Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-07-16

strengthen their earthworks on the DUN, Out
have been driven away by she'll from our
MOI tars- Most of the houses III tue city are
riddled.
Small squads of rebels occasionally appear
ON the upper batteries in front of the city,
but have fed as soon as guns from our feet
open on their works
The canal is progressing favorably.
FROM GENERAL HUNTERS COMMAND.
New York, July | /.
Adyices from Hilton Head to the 9th
state that several Of our gunboats had
been engaged for several days in making
a reconnaissance of the Santee ana W ac-
henaw Rivers. and the result had proved
important Several small vessels, inclu-
ding a steam tug, had been captured, be-
sides numerous hatboats that were loaded
with rice.
The negroes, on the appearance Of the
gunboats, came in troops to claim protec-
ton, and they were taken of, some 600 IN
number
A party of rebel gaerillas, on the nc
ming of the 4th made q foray on Pluck
ney Island and killed two of our pickets
and captured two others. The rebels had
also made demonstration at Port Roy Al
Ferry, which did hot result IN any dam
Especial dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.7
Washington, July IL
1t is believed that there is some foun-
dation for the rumor that otonewaii Jack
son threatens to turn up again III the
Shenandoah Prominent federal officers
there believe that he was Of Luray with a
force of 400 last Thursday. Tho news
from officers at different points in the val
L. II. Io4 1z
he or some Of his troops are there; and
so does the fact of the recent attack on q
part of Gen Piatt's WAGON train.
The plans that had been formed for
Gen Siegel are foregone, and he assumes
active command of the first corps OF the
army of Virginia.
If the story is true that Jackson is IN
the Valley again, it is not supposed that
he can have any considerable force with
him
Pope has been continuing his headquar-
tiers here, but it is understood that he viii
join the army in the field by to morrow
morning.
The President returned last evening from
the Potomac.
The T15,,,e's correspondent says McClel-
lan's army is we'll rested, and ready to man
for another fight
Their position is in1prcgnable and she roads
to Rchmand, 10 miles by land, dry and IA
vorabIe.
The Burnside reinforcements have all gone
up the river. They are in fine health and
spirits.
Burnside is an intimate friend of Mcclellan
and viii be next in command.
Another correspondent learns that en- the
arrival OF the President at Harrison's Land
ing, Gen. Mcclellan, with several ether mill
tary gentlemen, visited him board, after
which the President and the General held y
private conference for about half ali hour
They then proceeded in an ambulance to Cen
Summers headquarters, when they took hor-
ses and visited the entertainments
The President briefly addressed the soldiers
He said he had come to see for himself, and
know the situation of affairs, and that he
should go back satisfied. 1t said they
had been whipped. 1t was not so, and never
would be. He knew the men he saw around
him would prove equal to the task before
them, and never give up without going into
Richmond. He had been unable to sleep for
anxiety, but after what he had seen and heard
he should 90 back to Washington satisfied :;
that it was all right with the army of the Po-
tomac. He declared his confidence in the
army aud its commander, ali the men, and all
the officers who were all alike deserving the
confidence of the country.
The party continued their ride along the
lines, and o'clock in the evening returned
to headquarters, after having been in the sad
die seven hours
Wednesday morning, after a conference at
Head Quarters, the President started on his
return.
New YORK, July IL.
Advices from Hilton Head to 9th, state
that several of our gun boats had been engag-
cd for fs.ae
of the Santee and Washtinaw rivers, and the
result had proved imprtant. Several small
vessels including steam tug had been cap
tured, besides numerous fiat boats laden with
rice.
The negroes on the appearance Of the gun
boats came to claim protection, and they were
taken off some 600 in number
4 company of rebel guerrillas on the NOR
ming of the 4lh, made foray upon Plnckney
Island, and killed two Of our pickets, and cap
tured two others.
The rebels had also made demonstration
at Port Royal Ferry, which did not result in
any damage. They were soon driven off
Bv the steamer Hazee we have New Or
leans papers to June 25th.
The price of foar had advanced to s24
per barrel. Gen Shipley, in consequence is
sued an order fixing the price of bread at 20
cents for "a ounces-smaller amounts IN pro-
portion.
Gen Butler had ordered all the banks in
the department to make return To headausr-
tiers of all the sums due to the banks III the
rebelIious States, also. Of al sums due TO the
State of Louisiana or State officers; also,
that checks or drafts thereon shall not be paid
without permit from headquarters
The Defta saws there was quite STIR IN cot
ton ON the 25th of june, aud samples which
have been slowed away for year or more
sold at 25 cents per pound
rem. Butler had appointed Moses Bates, OF
Mass, Warden of the State Penitentiafy at
Baton Rouge.
Gen Butler has issued an order prohibit
ing masters of vessels from taking away any
persons of color. other than those coming to
New Orleans on boasd their vessels ahder
penalty Of imprisonment and liability OF con
fscation of their vessels.
Desperate gangs of outlaws are reported
as nightly committing depreciation on the
0polousas railroad.
A large and enthusiastic Union meeting
was held at New Orleans on the night OF Tn"
2i=t lime