The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-24
BY OVERLAND TELEGRAPH.
NN~@s@43ANO AGAAGOhhxn H.
He.er Irom the Seat OF WRr-NavaI Bat-
by the Feder0ls-AfFaIrsnt nt ChorIeston
-Eighttng In Virginia.
CHICAQO, Jnne 8th.

by the Federals-AiFaIrsa at Chnriestom
-E1Shung In Virginia.
CHICAGO, June 9Th.
CAIRO, June S.-The packet Platte Val
ley arrived this morning direct from Mem.
phis. Our ii0tilla Of Eve euuboals and eigbt
rams left Fort Wright at two O'Clock Thnrs-
day morning They anchored two miles
above Memphis on the same evening The
enemy's fleet was discovered lying near the
city. During the night their feet moved
down the river; at daylight they were seen
coming up in line OF batlle; our gunhoats in
the meantime weighed anchor aud followed
by the rams, moved towards the rebel feet.
The first shot fired by q rebel boat fell near
the Federal gunbOat Cairo, which replied
with hrOadside. The engagement became
general The Federal ram Monarch struck
the gunboat Beauregard amidships, cutting
her nearly in two, and causing her to sink.
The rebel ram Little Reb made dash at
the Monarch, but the latter succeeded in
getting out of the way OF the blow intended
for her, and struck the rebel boat General
Price, taking away her wheel and making It
necessary TO run her ashore, from whence
she sent shot which struck the rebel boat
Gen. Lowell, rendering her unmanagable.
Immediately after the Gen. Lowell was run
down by Federal ram Queen of the West.
A braodsde from the Benton took effect
in the side Of the JEFF Thompson, setting
her on fire. She burned to the waters
edge. The remainder of the rebel feet re.
turned down the river, pursued by our
boats. The result was the capture of three
rebel boats, which had been abandoned.
Capt. Montgomery, the flag officer of the
rebel fleet, aud most of the officers aud men
escaped.
The Federal ram Lancaster was slightly
disabled during the engagement. Col. Ei.
lott, who commanded the ram, was struck
in the breast by splinter and stunned, but
sOon recovered. This was the only casual.
ty on our side. Our rams were manned by
sharpsbooters. who did good execution
in picking off the enemy's gunners The
rebel loss, in killed, wounded and missing
is heavy.
After the return Of our boats from the
pursuit, Commodore Davis sent a note TO
the Mayor of Memphis, demanding the sur.
render of the city. The Mayor replied that
the force of circumstances placed the city
in Davis hands. A boat was sent ashore
and the National flag raised over the Post
office. No demonstration was made. IL
was reported that il would not be necessary
to declare martial law. Five steamers. ly-
ing at the wharf were captured.
The following dispatches are from South
ern papers'
CHARLESTON S. g., June 3d.-The Feder-
al gunboats are moving up within range of
our batteries The greatest excitement pre-
walls, as the gunbOats are in sight. Every
confidence is expressed in Gen. Gist's abiIi.
ty to drive off the invaders
CHARLESTON, June 4th.-The enemy land.
ed this morning two thousand strong at
james Island, opposite the city. A battle
took place and the enemy were repnlsed.
Twenty men were taken prisoners. There
s still heavy firing in the direction Of
James Island. II is rumored that one hun.
ired more OF The Yankees were captured.
Prisoners taken say that the enemy landed
200 troops on Battery and John leland.
they are now 10 front of Gen. Gist,' IN
TOrce, under cover Of gunboats. An advance
s imminent.
CHICAGO, June 18th.
The following is just received from head
quarters, June Sth:
The army left HarrisonbuFg on the 9Th.
This forenoon, at half past eight o'clock,
The advance engaged tho rebels seven miles
rom that place. The enemy were very
posted 10 timber, having
chosen their position. Their troops were
formed en- masse, and consisted undoubt-
sdly Of JacksOns entire force. The battle
began with heavy firing at eleven, aud las
ed till four p. N. Some skrmshing aud
artillery firing continued from that time
ill dark Our troops fought at times un.
Ter a murderOus fire of greatly superior
numbers the hottest of smalLarm firing
being on the left The loss on both sides
vas very great-Ours very heavy among
)ilioers. We are encamped on the field Of
battle. The fight may be renewed any mo-
nent.
WASHINGTON, June 18th.
Advices received by the War Department,
state that Jackson's army attacked Shields
advance on Monday, June 9tb near Port
Republic, Va. The conflict was maintained
TOr sometime, but the rebels were in such
arge numbers that our advance retired in
good order till it met the main body, when
The rebels we're driven back. The fighting
Ia said to have been severe. LOssheavy on
both Sides
A private letter says Shields destroyed a
arge amount Of rebel supplies at Milford.
The recent rains have raised the river,
md carried away the bridges over the south
Jranch of the Shenandoah, which materially
nterfered with the movement Of our troops.