The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-07-02
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L. THOMAS,

"Adjutant- General"
Manassas Junction, June "a.
An the bridges across the Rappshsnnock, at
together with the one just fin |
,hed, we're carried away BY the food last night.
he river rose IL feet in few hours. Lumber
or the construction of new bridges is already on
land, and in few days the damage will be re-
,aired.
Memphis, June "a.
A detachment Of the 9th Illinois cavalry made
| descent on band of rebel cavalry guarding .
rain near Coldwater Station, or the Mississippi
md Tennessee Railroad, and captured rs pris-
,ners and about %, 600 pounds OF bacon on the
train. They destroyed the bridges on the road,
rendering it impossible.
The navigation of White River is now open.
San Francisco, June 9.
Gen. Cartons Brigade has entered Arizona.
The advance guard under Colonel West, reached
Tuscon about the 18th ult., the rebels having
abandoned that place. The Stars
aud Stripes are again hois,ed over the ruins Of
Fort Breckenridge.
Cairo, June %.
The number of claims thus far presented be.
fore the commission, reach nearly zoo, repre-
senting in the aggregate 100000.
McClelan's Headquarters, June "a.
From the movements of the enemy last night,
and from information received from a contraband
a general engagement was looked for this morn
ing. The troops were all under arms at daylight
and everything in readiness, bu: after slight
demonstration BY the rebels and finding them
selves promptly met at every point, they retired
to their old position.
A terrible storm visited this section last night
lasting about three hours. The wind blew q
hurricane, lsvelling tents and trees in all direc
tons.
Richmond papers complain Of the large pric'
paid substitutes in the rebel army, many o
when Immediately desert. They mention in
stances when as high as 1890 and $4,000 ha
been paid.
The action of Col. Rufus Ingalls, at Whit
House, in causing arrest of fifty Of the mos
prominent citizens remaining in the rear of on
army is having a most sall,ary influence on thos
who now stay.
Ten arrests were made yesterday in the neigh
borhood of New Kent Court House and Charlie
City, and the arrested parties sent to Fortres
Monroe.
| There has been less skirmishiug for the las
twnty -four hours, than any time since the battl
Of Fair Oaks.
The condition Of the swamp for an encamn
ment has rapidIv improved within the last icy
days.
| The movements of the enemy to-day hav
been mysterious. Their pickets, at some point:
have been drawn in half mile, while at other
they remain as usual The ground evacuated b
the enemy is now held by our troops.
Richmond papers to-day speak OF the arrivs
Of General Price. No mention is made Of tn
whereabouts of Beauregard's army.
| New York, June Is.
| President Lincoln was accompanied az far q
this city by General Scott. In response to lou
cheers at Jersey City, as the train was leaving
the President said few words to the effect tha
his visit to West Point was not to make or ur
make any Generals.
| New York, June %.
| Rumor saws Gen. Scott is to succeed Mr.. Star
ton as Secretary of War; with General Banks a
Assistant Secretary, and that Gen. Pope take
Banks command in the field, whilc McDowe
will be given same garrison station. Anothe
! version IhaKe> Scout CUnlinanuer- UuIeI O: Tn
army as Banks as Secretary of War;
L New Yvrh, Inna oS
| Letters to the Philadelphia papers from Nc
Clean's army, state that our first parallel, tire
miles long is completed, and it il also believe
that the rebels cannot muster &C, 900 on whor
they can rely to make a charge on US, or stan
one from US
| New Orleans advces state that the four me
sentenced to be hung, by order of Gen. Butler
for robbing citizens, we're executed on the 1t
instant.
Commodore Porter's mortar feet had gone I
Vicksburg.
Com. Farragut was before Vicksburg. pc,
ton of feet had routed the enemy from Gran
Gulf One man was killed on the Ithica and
wounded.
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paying specie.
Gen. Sheply had vetoed several acts of tn
Common Council, which were calculated to in
jure the rising Union sentiment of the city.
Numerous guerrilla bands along the Mssiss
| ippi, annoyed the passage Of vessels.
Harper's Ferry, June "a.
A pontoon bridge will arrive this F. NJ. Of
its way to Fremont. The greater part of tn,
force there is throwing up inuenchments OIL
Boliver Heights. 1t was rumored yesterday tina
the rebel general was advancing on New Cseel
with 1000 men. The 23d Illinois, and s7tl
Pennsylvania, went there this morning. Gen
Kelley is fully able to receive them. Genera
Jackson is by this time checked, and Fremont
Banks and Shields have joined forces to pursu,
them.
Redoubt No. 3, June q.
To Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, Sec'y of War:
We have advanced our picke;s on the lef
considerably to-day, under sharp resistance. Ou
men have behaved very handsomely. Some fir
ing still continues
G.B. MCCLELLAN.
Nej. Gen. Commanding.
Redoubt No. 3, Sis P. N.
To Hon. E. N. STANTON, Sec'y Of War:
The enemy are making desperate resistance
to the advance Of our picket lines. Kearney
and over half Of Hookers men are where wan,
them. have this moment reinforced Hooker:
right with a brigade and q couple Of guns, ard
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