The Express.
London, England, 1863-07-16 00:00:00

LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 16, 1863.

right, and dispositions were made accordingly.
At 3p.m. Sickles, with the 3rd corps, was ordered
forward and reconnoitered. This brought on a
general engagement. The Confederate artillery
opened on the Federal left, and the Federal
batteries on the Cemetery-hill opened against the
Confederates in the field, who returned the fire. ;
All the Federal guns on the northern face of the
Cemetery-hill engaged the Confederate batteries
two miles across the country. On the Federal ,
right the Confederate artillery caused a large
number of troops to .run to the rear of the ,
Cemetery-hill, but the line was re•estab- !
!joshed in the rear, and they were kept in I
front. The musketry on the Federal left became ,
fierce, and the 3rd corps were driven in disorder
from the ground to ',Well they ;lad advanced ; but
General Sickles rallied them and they again went
forward, reinforced by the sth corps on their left,
The Confederates now attempted to get around
the Federal left, but the Federals pressed forward
and drove them back until they occupied a position
where a Confederate battery had been previously
stationed ; but the fire being concentrated farther
to their rear, and the Onefederates being replotted
on their left, they returned to the crest of the bill.
Anderson's and Maclaw's divisions of Longstreet's
corps now advanced upon this position with great
fury, killing men on the crest of the bill, over
the crest, and coming down on the other side.
But the sth corps rallied, and by a strong effort
drove the Confederates back down the bill, and the
engagement on the left terminated with darkness.
After dark the Confederates advanced upon the
Federal right, but the Federals held their position,
and the Confederates did not renew the engage-
ment. At the termination of the battle each belli-
gerent appears to have held the same position as at
the commencement.

News from New Orleans of the 26th ult. states
that after the battle at Lafourche Crossing the
Federate abandoned their position and retired to
New Orleans.

The Confederates have captured Brashest City,
with its garrison of 1,000 wen, 20 pieces of artil-
lery, and valuable stores. They have also seized
Puss Manchac Bridge.
The Confederates occupy the entire State of
Louisiana west of Lafourche Crossing, and north of
the Opelousas Railroad. New Orleans is consi-
dered secure, as the guns of the fleet command the
city, and land forces are placed to defend every
approach.
The bombardment of Port Hudson continues,
and another assault was expected to take place upon
the 27th ult.

News from Vicksburg to tho 29th states that
Johnstone's advance was reported to be within a few
miles of the Federal outer pickets.

NEW YORK, Rua' 4, SATURDAY Noon.
General Meade reports at 8 u'cluok on the even-
ing of the 3rd as follows :
"The enemy opened fire at 1 o'clock with 150
guns upon my left and centre, continuing three
hours without intermission. He then assaulted
my left and centre twice, being handsomely re-
pulsed each time with severe loss, and leaving in
our hands nearly 3,000 prisoners, including Brigs-
dier-Gener.d Armistead, several colonels, and
officers. Our lues is considerable, with Generals
Hancock and Gibbon wounded.

" After repelling the assault, there being indica-
tions that the enemy might be withdrawing, I
pushed an armed reconnaissance forward front the
left, and found the enemy to be in force. All
quiet now. My cavalry have been engaged all day
in harassing both flanks of the enemy and
vigorously attacking him with great success, not-
withstanding they met superior numbers of cavalry
and infantry."
President Lincoln bast issued a message that he
has news from General Meade's army to 10 o'clock
at night of the 3rd, which is said to cover that
army with the highest honour, and to promise great
ISUCleliti for the Uuiun cause. The President claims
the condolence of all fur the many gallaut men who
havo fallen, and fur this especially desires that on
this day He whose will, nut ours, should ever be
done, be everywhere remembered and reverenced
with the profoundest gratitude.

NEW YORK, JuLT 4, SATURDAY Evunic.
No later news has been received from Gettysburg
than General hleade's report of last night.

QUEENSTOWN, JULY 16.

The City of Cork, from New York on the 2ud,
arrived here this morning and lauded despatches,
three cabin and seven steerage passengers. She
brings no specie. She passed the Great Eastern on
the 7th instant. Her news has been anticipated
by the Bohemian.

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS. —A
convermaione was held loot eight, at the rooms of the
institute, 9, Conduit-street, Hanover-square, W., by the
invitation of the President, Professor Doealdeon, and the
council. Among the visitors were :—Hia Excellency the
Marchese d'Azeglio, the Right Hon. Earl Furteseue, the
Right Hon. Earl Pow's, Lord Henniker, Sir Charles Nichol-
son, Sir H. H. Bruce, Bart., Sir George Bowyer, M.P.,
Sir Walter Trevelyan, Sir David Dundee, Sir Charles Fox,
the Hon. R. H. Duttoo, Mr. J. T. Hibbert, M.P., Mr. J.
George, M.P., Mr. I). Morris, M.P.' Mr. J. J. Rogers,
M.P., Mr Humberstou, M.P„ Colonel W. A. Sykes, M.P.,
Mr..liorafall, M.P., Baron Triqueti, loud Mr. Edgar BZwriog.
Among the numerous objects of art that had been collected
were a choice awl exteroons collection of architectural
drawings, including the competition designs for the Prnme
Consort Memorial, by Meagre. G. G. Scott, Professor
Lknialdartn, P. C. Hardwick, James l'eunetbutoe, Charles
Barry, Edward M. Barry, arid M. D. Wyatt; an admired
portrait of C. R. Cockerell, Eaq., R.A., peat President,
peiatod expressly fur the institute by W. Bolan, E.g.,
M.. A., a moat exquisite bust of Venue, by John Ginter).
R.A., and various bruins., ivorire, tapestries, and other
works of art, were lent fur the occasion by the Marquis
d'Azeglin, Nev, the Right Hoe. W. Gladstone, the
Baron de Triqueti • Room. A. J. B. Beresfisibilupe, Louis
Huth, D. M. Da:ldoor, Clean Jones, F. Slade, F. Dixou
Hart Led, A. Rose, J. Henderson, P. Norton,
Bayley, Fairholt, Shopper, Duolwellet, Phillips. A. Joseph,
Seddon, Hayward, Chaffer', loud others. By permiasion of
the council, the collection will be left open for inspection
during this day.
PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN.
—The following candidates }guard the ni.ijor examination
as pharmaceutical chentista yeatentry Heinrich T. G.
Borchert, Ba liar ; George Brue; Driffield ' • Michael Car-
teighe, Loudon • William Fleenring, Wolverhampton ;
Thomas Kerfuot, 'Hyde ; Francis C. Neve, Loudon ; Henry
A. Peels, Durham; Charles Uwoay, Bedford; Thomas
Stowniarket.
. . . .

It is proposed to entertain Captain Robert
Torrena, M.P., eri'.;] a dinner is Epping Forest, at the Bold-
faced Stag. Buckburst-hill, on Saturday, the let of August,
as a mark of respect for hie houourable and indepeodent
conduct is the House of Commons in regard to the illegal
incloeuree that have lately taken likes in Waltham sod
Epping Forest. Lieut.-Colonel Palmer, the High Sheriff of
tue county of Ewes end eerderer of the (week bas promised
to take the *heir, sod to supply sow veziaoa foe the os-
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