The Sun.
London, England, 1864-07-06 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(RETJTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.
(Per the Saxonia,)
NEW YORK, JUNE 25.
The news from the army of the Potomac is very
meagre, and is entirely unofficial, It is under-
stood Grant is executing a movement of great im-
portance, the nature of which is unknown to the
public. It has been rumoured that the army was
being transferred to Bermuda Hundred.
Latest advicee, which are up to the morning of
June 23, stare that, on the night of the 21,4, Han-
cock's and Wright's corps marched from the right
to the left of the Federal lines, for the purpose of
more closely investing Petersburg by covering the
line of the Weldon Bsilroad. Gen. Lee seemed to
have anticipated this movement, for, when near the
Jerusalem plank-road, the two corps were con-
fronted by Hill's corps, and a sharp skirmish en-
sued, during which the Confederates suddenly
charged upon the Twelfth New York Artillery,
drove back the infantry supports, and captured
four guns. The Federals, however, soon rallied,
and the line was re. established. A reconnaissance
was then made which developed the Confederatea
in strong force on an intrenched line. Orders were
issued for a concentration of troops against this
point, a line of battle was formed, and a general
engagement seemed imminent on the 24th. Heavy
firing in that direction was heard at City Point on
that day, but the results were not known.
On the 18th, 19th, and 20th there was no fight-
ing beyond occasional picket skirmishing. Presi-
dent Lincoln visited General Grant at City Point
on the 21st.

It is reported, unoffieiaPy, that General Butler's
forces have succeeded in destroying about three
miles of the Petersburg and Rientuond Railroad.
The James River has been obstructed by sunken
vessels at a point about four and a half miles below
Fort Darling by orders of Gen. Grant, who, it is
believed, considered his transports menaced by the
Confederate rams.
Confederate accounts represent that Gen. Hunter
has been defeated, and a large number of his troops
captured. They assert also that Lynchburg is
perfectly safe, and that an Grant's operations
against Petersburg are worse than useless. The
.Richmond Despatch predicts the capture of Sheri.
dan's force, which is supposed to be ezecutiug an.

other raid.
On the 20th a force of 1,800 Federate, under Gen.
Abercrombie, while acting as a guard for Gen.
Sheridan's trains left at White House, was attacked
by a force of about 7,000 Confederate cavalry under
Fitzhugh Lee and Wade Hampton. The Confe-
derates were speedily repulsed by the Federat
batteries and three gunboats lying in the Pamunkey
River.

A despiteh from General Sherman, dated on the
afternoon of the 21st inst., stated that his lines
nave been steadily pressed forward, and that an
important position had been eapiured by General

Howsrd's corps. The Confederates had made save.

ral attempts to regain the lost ground, making seven
assaults on Stanley's division. 1 hey were decidedly
repulsed with a loss of 700 men. It is rumoured
that a portion of Sherman's forces recently suc-
ceeded in crossing the Chattahoochie, and that a
general engagement was immediately expected.

Kirby Smith, with a large force, was believed to
be marching to reinforce Johnstone.
Nothing further is reported in relation to the
movement of the forces under General Forrest, but

it is asserted that General Sherman has taken pre.
cautions amply sufficient to secure his communica•
Lions against the operations of Forrest.
New Orleans advices state that the State of
Arkansas is overrun with guerillas. The Federals,
however, still h, id Little Rock and Pine Bluffs.
General Banks was at New Orleans.
Admiral Porter reports that the Federal ironolads
recently silenced and captured a Confederate bat-

tory of two rifled 32 pounders on the Atchafalaya,
near Semmesport, Louisiuri.

In the Federal Senate, Mr. Johnson, of Mary
land, offered a resolution rtquesting the President

to inform Congress whether authority had been
vented to any one to obtain recruits from Ireland
or Canada for the Federal army or navy.

Mr. Powell, of K-rtncky, offered a resolution
requesting the President to revoke the military

order suppressing the circulation of the Cincinna

Inquirer, and to issue Lunn orders as will prevGn

'ortner nsilitary interference with the freedom o

he Press.

The bill repealing the Fugitive Slave Law was
passed by a vote of 24 against 7. This bill, having

passed both houses, now s'il3PlY awaits the Presi

dent's signature.

Ia the House of Representatives the Loan Bill
was passed. This bill authorises Secretary Chase
to borrow 400,000,000 dols., frets time to time,

upon six per cent. bonds, redeeratible in five to forty

years. The interest payable in coin semi-annually.
Mr. Davis, of Kentucky, gave notice of his in-
tention to introduce a bill to establish peace among
the people of the United States.

A Washington despatch s.ys
that the military
authorities of Ohio urge the re-arrest of Mr. Val-
tandigham, but notify the Government that blood-

shed would be nnavoidabla in so doings
as an armed
and numerous organisation 8 pledged to protect i

him.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, JUNE 24, P.m.
The money market is active, the current rate
being 7 per cent.

Government Securities Registered
Sires of 1881, 105 k:
Coupon do., 1121; Five
Twenties, 1051; Seven Thirties, 107 ; One Year
Ci:rtificates, 951. are dull.

Gold is firm at 216, and
Bankers' Bills. Exchange 238 for

The share market is active. Erie, 1121; New
York Central,
1331; Hudson River, 141 ; Har-
lem, 238; Reading, 1391 • illinnia Central, 1291;
Michigan Central, 139; ;Michigan Southern, 93;
Chicago and Rcck Island, 113; Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne, and Chicago, 1141.

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SOU i HAMPTON, JULY 6.

The Hamburg and American Company's steamer
Saxonia, from New
York on the 25th Sane, arrived
here this morning, With 100 passengers for this
port, Havre, and Hamburg, and 60 blgs of mails,
of which 42 are for London. No 811""

NEW YORK, JUNE 25, 11 a.m.
Nothing ° fficial from Geaeral Grant or Mr.

Stanton.

The newspaper despatches, which
are vague and
contradictory, report that the army is
gradually
moving by the left, to the south of Petersburg, for
the destruction of the Weldon and the Lynchburg
Railways. On the other hand, Lee is reported as
demcnstrating against Grant's communications, via
James River.

Nine brigades have been detached by Lee to
operate against Hunter. -

Sherman reports that on the. laikiit of the 20th
flst. he repals.,,d the enemy in Bevan dibtinet at-
,fnapts to r:tako a pzition pre;inelY curled 't's7