Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1862-05-28

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Cais, May 23.-The steamer Nebraska
BiN srived from Pittsburg landing this
mornig
On Wednesday our heavy siege guns on
the cetre and right of cur lines fired about
forty punds at the enemy entertainments
the emmy fred occasionally but without
effect
Oulgrand advance guard have taken
positi0s within a mile from the rebel en-
trenements.
Heay skirmishing has taken place all
along be entire line, but ne general en-
gagemnt is as vet anticipated for several
days.
Thenumber of deserters from the reb-
ell arm, is increasing daily. They con-
firm al previous reports of disaffection
amongBeauregard' troops and the scar
city ofprovisions.
From another Correspondent
HALEcK's Headquarters, May q
Their was considerable sklrmlshlng "a
long our whole line yesterday, and II ev-
cry caes the enemy was driven back
Our los was about forty killed and woun-
ded; The enemy's loss was about the
same.
squads mostly from the 18th louisiana
OFFICIAL FROM gALLECk.
WASHINGTON, May %.
The latest advices received here at the
War Department from General Halleck 3
headquarters, report our army in full line
of battle, within four miles of Corinth.-
For several days severe skrmishing had
taken place as our lines were pushed for
ward, but the enemy did moi seem in
clined to make an attack.
McCLELLAs's HEApouAnrnss
Ten Miles from Richmond, Nay "a Z
Our troops crossed the Chickahoniny
at the railroad and Bottoms bridge and
now occupy position Ii miles beyond.
A few Of the enemys pickets can be
seem
In front Of Gen. Stonemans advance,
off New Bridge, strong guard of rebels
is visible From our best information,
the enemy has selected position three or
four miles this side of Richmond to meet
our troops. The Federal advance is now
seven miles from Richmond Further
progress will be necessarily slow.
The only matter of interest to-day was
the Smelling out of the rebels on the OPP
poste bank of the river at New Bridge
Detroit, May %
The tug Zouare exploded her boilers
on Lake ST Clair at IL clock to-day,
xii ing Capt NJ. w. Lee, second engineer
VIM. A. ID. Downer, John Burrell the
cook, and one fireman The boat was a
total loss,
Cape Girardeau, May "a.
Dispatches from Col Daniels of the lst
Wisconsin cavalry dated Camp La Grange,
Dunklin county, contain accounts of the
capture of the rebel steamer Daniel E.
Miller, on the St. Francis river laden with
stores of provisions and company of
troops for Memphis.
The Colonel captured the pickets of the
boat, and came upon the boat itself before
it was out Of rifle shot distance. In re-
spouse TO "A command to lay to- the enemy
sent vollev of musketry. Col Daniels
then brought to bear upon them a brass
six-pounder which after sending one shot
through her hull and another through her
wheel house, killing Lieut. Col Lewis and
.>.re r~ipate and wnnndino threa 9th nre1
caused the steamer to surrender, about
sixty prisoners were taken, among whom
was one Colonel None of the Federais
were hurt.
Cairo, May 24-4 D. IN.
The steamer Alps has just arrived from
Fort Pillow.
The gunboat ST. Louis went down the
river on a reconnaissance yesterday morn
ing, and discovered several gunboats AT
Fulton, Mo No demonstration was made
on either side The rebels were evil
IDENTIFY surprised by the appearance of the
St Louis, as they Immediately commenced
getting up steam and preparing for ac-
ton.
Washington May "a
The following dispatch has been re-
ceived by the War Department:
Strasburg Va. May "a
To Hon, E. NJ Stanton, Secy of War:
Col Kinley's command of infantry and
cavalry have been driven from Front
Royal, with considerable loss in killed
and wounded and prisoners The enc
my's force is estimated at from five to six
thous md and is reported as falling on
Front Royal He probably occupies the
place this morning.
(Signed,) N P. BANKS,
Major General
Philadelphia, May "a
Gov Curtin on receiving the first init
additional troops would be called for, i'm
mcuisitcly Ieplicu, ehhs INdui" VIII
furnish any number required.
The Department has asked for one reg
iment of infantry, which is now organi-
zing, and will be seut forward shortly.
San Francisco, May %.
Col Conner, at the head of the Third
California Regiment of Infantry and five
of the Second California Cas
airy, including Field Battery, starts
from Benicia for Salt Lake on Monday
WASHINGTON, May 25.
Mcclellan reports progress in front of
Richmond Halleck has been joined by
General Curtis iorce, A dispatch recei-
we'd tonight states that Banks made good
his retreat across the Potomac, at Will
Transport Gen. Saxton commands at Har
per's Ferry. The city is intensity excited
by intelligence from the Valley Of Shen-
andoah, Banks fought the enemy 6 hours.
The rebels were understood to be advanc-
ing from Winchester to Harper's Ferry
Our troops are being reinforced. Rumor
says Jackson is advancing to support
Ewell and Johnson 1t is also stated tina,
there is still another force Lehind him
Prompt means have been taken TO meet
the exigency.
Washington, May 81, lS62-The follow
ing report concerning the evacuation of
Pensacola, and the condition of affairs at
Mobile has been received at the NAVY