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NEW YORK, June 25.-A New York Herald
letter, giving detailed accounts of the fight on
the 25th, was signaizsd by another glorious
struggle between the Union troops and the rebels
in which the former were twice victorious.
About 5000 Of our men encountered two di-
visions Of the rebel army q short distance beyond
Fair Oaks, and drove them back a mile. By a
remarkable blundef we r~elinquished al the
ground gained as soon as we had obtained pos
session-of it, and then, when the error was sifted
and understood, our gallant lads went at It again
and, correcting the mistake, maintained their po-
sitiOn there till night. But little Of our artillery
was engaged, and the casualties are, therefore,
not so numerous as might be supposed from the
duration of the fight, as the artillery that was
used was mostly ours. The enemy's loss is
doubtless much heavier than Ours-wil perhaps
reach eighty killed and less than enc hundred
wounded The principal part Of the fighting
was done By GraVer's and Sickles' brigades, Of
HoOker's division, supported by BerTy's and
RObinson's brigades Of Kearney's division, and
Borney's brigade Of Sedgwick's division, and
Pslmer's brigade Of Couch's division. Siekles'
brigade behaved splendidly, as usual.
The Times letter says The estimate Of our
loss given in our Geographic report 10 the Asso
ciated Press, Will be found much below the
mark. 1t is light considering the amount Of
fighting done and the result accomplished; but
il eannot fall below five hundred and may be
near a thoussnd-probably SIX or seven hun
dred. Seventy members Of the lst Massachu-
selts regiment have been brought in. OF this
regiment the loss will not fall short Of one hun
dred, as they were again under heavy ire later
in the day, and was one Of those which suffered
most severely.
WASHINGTON, June 23.-The Senate has
adopted Mr. Clark's motion 10 substitute the
bin reported By its committee for the House
conhscaton bill, by a vote Or y against -
The meeting, according TO the call extended TO
conservative members, was held in the hall Of
the House Of Representatives, this afternoon.
A series Of resolutions was submitted and
adopted, declaring that they met in no party
spirit, that the war should not be prosecuted any
further than the suppression Of the rebellion,
and the States where the rebellion is suppressed
should repossess and exercise the rights secured
to them By the Constitution. The meeting re-
affirmed the Crittenden resolutions A discus
sion took place in which avOWals were made
that while the rebellion leaders should be
severely punished, an enlightened policy toward
the Southern masses should be INDUCED in, etc
WAsHNGTOE, june 27-There Is reason to
believe that Seward has received = note from Earl
Russell touching Gen. Buffers woman order.
Il will probably be treated as the note from the
same quarter demonstrating sgainst the stone
blockade question was treated.
Letters from Prince Napoleon, brought by the
last steamer, show that he is still the same de-
voted friend Of the North; that he has shown
himself to be ever since the rebellion broke out
We understand that a resolution looking to
the expulsion of Simmons from his seat in the
Senate, on account Of bis connection with the
Schubarth contract, will soon be introduced
probably tomorrow.
An order mas been issued by Adjutant-G General
Hsnceforth, prohibiting fuTloughs to be given
te enlisted soldiers, under any condition what
ever.
HEADQUARTERS, MDDLETOWN, Va, June
2S.-Gen. Fremont, with his personal staff AID
an escort of cavalry, left camp at 8 o'clock this
morning, after visiting Gen. Banks and Seigel
He dismissed most Of his staff, and with the rest
rode on to Martinsburg. No opportunity was
given for demonstrations, but there is q general
regret and indignation throughout the whole
camp.
NEw YORK, June 22-Steamer Marion from
New Orleans, goth, has arrived.
A citizen has bean condemned to two years
Imprisonment for kidnapping a negro in the EN-
ploy Of a United States officer.
Thermometer, on the 18th, was 95 degrees in
the shade.
Two soldiers, convicted of theft, were
drummed out Of the 3lst Massachusetts,
Col. Kimball, with four companies Of the 18th
A4oAhD ASSADcAtt DAOh6 up q LbDc4 CaAp a. A4au
chae. For some weeks there had been 1900
rebels there, with a number of heavy guns.
They left on the approach Of our forces, leaving
camp equipage, regimental colOrs, etc.
Gen. Butler had issued a modified form Of the
oath for foreign residents, by which persons
taking it can only swear to support and defend
the Constitution Of the United States.
WASHINGTON, June 27.-As far as heard from
yesterday, at the War Department, all is quiet
in every direction.
Information from the Shenandoah valley re-
ceived from other than official sources, leads to
the belief that Jackson's troops have not, in
force, returned from the point where they were
last seen. Among other speculations is one
that be IS repairing damages, and preparing to
secure the wheat and rye crop of the valley,
which is represented to be good.
Reports that the enemy are occupying the
country between Manassas and Strasburg, are
untrue. There may be, however, rebel piekets
at settlements heretofore temporarily occupied
by.our troops.
Frem the Richmond Enquirer, of June 26th,
Charleston, 18th: All quiet at James Island
to-day.
The gunboats, yesterday, sheIlsd q detaeh-
ment Of the Marion artillery, posted on Johns
Island, and forced them to retire.
NEW YORK, June 23-The committee APP
pointed by the board of brokers on the Indiana
over issue, made an elaborate report this morn
ing which took about half an hour in the read
ing. 1t is very thorough, and takes strong
ground against all the parties implicated. 1t
concludes with resolutions imposing such pen
alties as are in the power OF the board to inhict
on such Of the members as have been connected
with the matter. The consideration of these
resolutions have been postponed for the pres
ent, and the report has been ordered printed for
examination by the makers, previous to pro-
eeediDg to action.
New YORK, June 28.-The steamer Etna,
for Liverpool, took out about S2,225, 900 in
specie. Sterling Exchange is lower, 1901 to
1901 Money higher, 8 to s per cent.
WASHINGTON, June 2S-Henry Brickmaster,
from Kansas, was to-day confirmed by the SEN
ate as brigadier-genersl.
New Orleans advices state that trade is re-
viving and that the Union sentiment is gaining
strength. So great is the crowd of rebel soldiers
pressing Onward to take the oath that General
Shipley has been obliged to extend the time for
registry.
The Post says that it is reported this morning
that e Mcdowell is on his way east with his
entire division.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, June 25-Senac-The Presi-
dent pro TEN laid before the Senate > communi-
cation from the War Department, transmitting
VmOI9l AoPOits u uas19 - AlsssOU6 Aano
ing, one hundred in number. Referred to the
military committee.
Mr.. King presented a petition, numerous(y
signed by volunteers honorably discharged,
asking that the provision in regard to bounty,
etc, be extended 10 them.
Mr. Wade presented a petition from citizens of
Ohio, asking for a more vigorous prosecution Of
the war.
Mr.. Hale, from the naval committee, reported
back the house bill for the relief Of the Panama
railroad company. The bill provides for the pay
ment Of $747 GOO for transportation. PASSED.
Mr.. - protested against the obnoxious
doctrine that would give despotic power to the
President. He thought there was too much