The Sun.
London, England, 1863-06-23 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.

PER THE JURA.

NEW YORK, JUNE 13, MORNING.

There is nothing decisive from Vicksburg. An
early attack upon General Grant's rear is considered
probable.

Southern advices are very hopeful. They state
that General Pemberton has reported he could hold
Vicksburg, and that General Johnstone was to take
his time to organize his forces. They also assert
that Kirby Smith, with 10,000 men, has occupied
Bend, 20 miles above Vicksburg, cutting
cff General Grant's supplies.
Northern accounts state that there was fighting
along the river from Lake Providence to within
sight of Vicksbur.., and that a severe fight occurred
at Milliken's Bend upon the 6th inst., the Federal
forces consisting mostly of negro regiments, being
driven to the bank of the river under cover of the
gunboats.

Advices from New Orleans to the sth inst. state
that batteries were constructed along the entire
Federal line et Port Hudson and would open
against the enemy on the 6th inst.
General Lee is said to be heavily reinforcednpon
the Rappahannock, and to have nearly double the
number of troops he had at Chancellorsville. Be
is daily expected to assume the offensive.
A small Confederate cavalry force advanced to
within three miles of Poolrsville, Maryland, driving
a company of Michigan cavalry into the town and
burning their camp. They afterwards re-crossed
the Potomac.

The .New Fork Herald thinks General Lee's
plan is to envelope Harper's Ferry, another to move
General Stuart's cavalry across Maryland into
Pennsylvania upon a destructive raid, which would
cause General Hooker's army to be broken up, to
go in pursuit of General Stuart, and General Lee
would the❑ crush Hooker's remaining forces upon
the Rappahannock and push on to Washington.
The Governor of Illinois has prorogued the State
Legislature till the 18th inst. Sixty-five Republi-
cans left the Legislature, thereby preventing a
quorum, but the Democrats refused to recognise
the prorogation, and entered a protest against the
Governor for unconstitutional usurpation and the
revolutionary breaking-up of the Legislature. The
Governor's pretext for his action was that there
was disagreement between both Houses on the sub-
ject of adjournment. Great indignation was mani-
fested among the Democrats.
General Hascall has been superseded by General
Wilcox,

Southern despatches from Mobile to the 4th
inst. state that the Federals had been repulsed
at Port Hudson, and that Gen. Banks had lost

an arm.
The Provost Marshal, his assistant, and the en-
rolling cfficer were fired upon near Manville, Indi-
ana, whilst making an enrolment. The two for-
mer were killed, and the latter escaped.
Two military companies were sent from lndiano-
polls to the scene of the murder.
Two new military departments have been created
in Pennsylvania under Generals Couch and Brooks,
who have summoned all citizens between 18 and 60
years of age to organise for defence, subject to the
call of the commanding General. The Governor of
Pennsylvania has issued a proclamation, urging
the people to respond promptly.
The Enrolment Commissioners have been driven
out of some counties in Indiana, where excitement

continues to prevail.
The Governor has solemnly warned the people
against resisting the Government.
The Southern conscription is being resisted in
North Carolina.
The corps of General Hooker's army still remains
on the South bide of the Rappahannock below
Fredericksburg.
Official advices from Vicksburg to the Bth inst.
state that the siege was progressing satisfactorily.
Three divisions from General Bragg's army were
reported to be marching to join General Johnstone.
Breckenridge had already joined him. Grant Ras
being reinforced. Grant's total loss since crossing
the Mississippi is estimated at 7,000 men.
Advices from General Banks to the 4th instant
have been received at General Grant's headquarters,
announcing that the siege of Port Hudson was pro-
gressing favourably.
The Democratic State Convention of Ohio, after
having unanimously nominated Mr. Vallandigham
for the Governorship, appointed a committee to
demand his release of the President. Resolutions
were passed declaring that the Democracy would
hail with delight the expression of a desire on the
part of the seceded States to return to their alle-
giance, and would co-operate with the citizens of
those States to restore peace.
Mr. Vallandigham is said to have reached a
Southern port, intending to sail for Nassau.,
A Democratic meeting has been held at Brook.
1311, at which resolutions were passed denouncing
interference with the liberty of speech.
A meeting has been held to raise 10,000 negroes
for General Fremont. It was announced that Pre.
sideat Lincoln had consented to give Fremont a
department if negroes were raised.
The New York Herald urges the nomination of
President Lincoln for the next Presidency, in order
to prevent a reign of terror and a revolutionary
election campaign in 1864.
The commissioners who superintended the dis-
charge of the Peterhoff's cargo have presented their
report. The case will be argued on the 15th inst.
The privateer brig Croquette has burned the
barque Whistling Wind in lat. 38, long. 71. The
Nassau Guardian states that the Federal steamer
Rhode Island chased and fired at the steamer Mar-
garet and Jessie within 250 yards of the shore off
James Point. Several shots from the Rhode Island
reached the shore, alarming the inhabitants. The
Margaret and Jessie escaped.