The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1861-06-27
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Wednesdays Dispatches.


ter the traitor, Gov. jackson, of Missouri
lie completely routed the rebel forces at
Bonneville killing many and capturing q
large number of prisoners. Jackson igno-
miniously fed, as also did Gen. Price. The
loss of Fedral troops is not positively stat
ed. The particulars of the engagement arc
thus given by telegraph: Gen. Lyon land
cd four miles below Bonneville, and
opcned heavy cannonadc against the rcb-
els, who retreatcd and dispersed into an ud
jaccnt wood from whence, hidden behind
the bushes and trees, they opened brisk
fire on our troops. Gen. Lyon then ordered
encouraged by this movement, rallied and
followed the troops into wheat field. Gen.
Lyon now halted, and faced his troops a.
bout, and bringing the whole force Of his
artillery to bear, opened Il murdcrous fire
on the rebels, a large number of whom were
killed. The balance fed in all directions,
leaving their arms on the fcSl. Gov. Jack
son viewed the battle from distant hill,
and fed for parts unknown after the defeat
of his forces
a fight has taken place al several points
in the ncighborhood of Washington, and the
prospect is that there will be warm work
there before many days olapsc. The first
regiment of Ohio volunteers was fred on by
the rebels near Vienna, about miles from
Fairfax, on Monday night, in which eight or
ten were Eilled-thc killed, wounded and
missing amounting to about twenty. Ii APP
pears that the train, upon which the Foder-
al troops were being conveyed in the direc-
ton of Vienna, was fired upon from 3 mask
ed batteries, which commanded the road
and which had not heretofore been discov-
cred. Among the number killed was Mr.
Barnes, editor Of tie Circlevilie (O.) Hcrdid
There has been sllirmish also at Con-
rods Ferry, on the Potomac, not far from
Lceaburg, in which the rebels were rcpuls-
cl with slight loss. Gen. Pattcrson's di-
vision has been ordered back to Washing
ton. Gen. Butler seems to be making for
ward movement from Fortress Monroe.
There was report that the rebels intend
ed to attack our troops al Phillppa, Va, but
it needs confirmation. The Ohio goth occu-
Ply the road between Wheeling and Graf
ton; the 10th and 22nd are stationed on the
road between Parkersburg and Webster
The Cleveland Herald of Monday states that
on Sunday feet Of twelve light-druught
steamers passed down the Ohio river from
Pittsbrg. They were chartered by the
Government, but their eXast destination was
not known. 1t supposed their movements
are some way connected with project to
rout TIE secession camps up Kmawha riv-
CT. We shall watch, with interest for the
result Of this expedition.
Thursdays Dispatches.
The news from Western Virginia indicates
lively times for the Government troops
The rebels have taken post at Piedmont in
large force place about 25 miles west of
Cumberland, burning a railroad bridge and
cutting off communication between the In
diana Louaves and the main body. The ex-
act strength Of tho enemy is not known, but
it is supposed to be between five and six
thousand strong. The bridge was guarded
by 40 Marylanders from Cumberland, who
had one field piece. When the rebels adj
vanced, they poured shot into them until
their gunners were killed. All but two OF
the defenders are reported killed.
No advance has yet been made on Vienna
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camped where the batteries were located
which fired into Col. Schenck's Ohio rogi.
ment Fairfax has been evacuated as well
as Vienna, by the rebel troops. At the lat
ter place they destroyed all the railroad
buildings and much private property, the
latter belonging to Northern men. Brown
ell, the avengcr Col. Ellsworth's assassina.
ton, has been appointed Lieutenant in the
regular service. Gen. Lee, jeff. Davis and
Bcaurcgard were at Manassas Tuesday,
There is no doubt but that the rebels arect
ing batteries at important points on the Po
tomac. They hope to control the naviga
ton of the river and eXpel Federal vessels
from its waters, closing up the connection
with the North except by Annapolis. Per.
SONS arrived from Richmond state that the
rebels are making gigantic preparations for
the defense Of Richmond. 1t seems as tho
the first great stand would be made at that
place. Masked batteries are placed at adj
vantogeous points, and not less than 10000
rebels are in about the city.
a special dispatch to the st, Louis Re
publican gives further particulars of the
| battle at Bonneville, and the dispersion OF
the rebels. The Federal troops landed five
miles below the rebel encampmcnt The
latter had a battery near Bonneville, point
ed towards the river; but it was circumven-
| ted by the Federals and proved useless
Gen. Lyon Immediately advanced on the re,
bells, and was met in lane where the firing
commenced. Balance of description sub
stantially as given in yesterday report. 1t
is believed that the number killed is quite
small. An account, represented to be Off
cial, puts the number killed at 20, and Fed
eral troops killed, nine wounded and one
missing. The rebels numbered 1000 and
it is said lost 800 stand of arms, a consid-
erablo quantity of ammunition and stores
and a number of horses and mules. Gen.
Price resigned and went home previous to
the battle. Gov. Jackson is supposed to be