Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-07-05

al rams, was struck in the breast by splinter
and stunned but soon recovered. This was the
only casualty on our side. Our rams were
manned by sharpshooters who did good exc
cutiou in picking of the rnemy's gunners.
Rebel loss in killed. wounded and missing is
heavy, but is not yet ascertained,
After the return Of our boats from the pur-
suit Commodore Davis sent a note to the
Mayor Of Memphis demanding the surrender
Of the city. The Mayor replied that the
force of circumstances placed the city in his
UI'avis) hands. A boat was Immediately sent
ashore and the national flag raised over the
Post Office. No demonstration was made.
!, was even reported that it would not b. nec-
,,sary to declare martial law. Five steamers
lying at the wharf were captured.
'Irriesson, South Carolina, Inrested BY Union
TrOops-Rebei Accounts.
PHILADELPHIA, june 9th.
The following dispatches are from Southern
papers:
"Charleston Is. C.) June 3d.-The Fed
eral gunboats are moving within range Of our
batteries. The greatest excitement prevails,
as the gunboats are in sight. Every conf
dence is expressed in General Gist's ability to
drive of the invaders"
Charleston, Is. CO. June 4th-Thc enemy
landed this morning, 1000 strong. at James
Island. opposite the city. A battle took place
and the enemy were repulscd. Twenty men
are taken prisoners. There is still heavy
firing in the direction of James Island. 1t is
rumored that one hundred more of the Yam.
KEGS were captured" Prisoners taken say
that the enemy have landed LOO troops on
Battery Island and John Island. They are
now in front Of Gen. Gist in force, under cover
Battle near Hdrrisonbury, Va.-Loss Heavy on
Battle
Chicago. june 13.-The following was
just received from headquarters, june Sth.
1.-The army left Harrisburg on the 9th. This
morning, at half past eight O'Clock, the ad-
vance engaged the rebels seven miles from
that place. The enemy were advantageously
posted in timber, having had time to choose
their position. Their troops were formed en-
masse, and consisted undoubtedly fJackson's
entire force. The battle began with heavy
firing at eleven, and lasted with great violence
until P. NJ. Some skirmishing and artillery
firing continued from that time till dark. Our
troops fought at times under a murdcrous
fire Of greatly superior numbers-the hottest
of small arm fire being on the left. Bayoncts
and canister shot were freely used by our men
with great effect on the enemy. The loss on
both sides is is very great. Ours is very
heavy. We are encamped OH the field of bat
tie. The fight may be renewed at any mo-
lnent.
Gen. MicheH's OPERATIONS.
Chicago, june ia private dispatch re-
ceive' in this city to-day, from Cairo, says
dicn. Mitchell won brilliant victory at Chat.
tanooga, Tenn. The enemy were completely
routed. after two days hard fighting. No
particulars are given.
Chicago. june 12.---Thc report that Mitch.
I'll won battle at Chattanooga, telrgraphed
Yesterday. is doubtless false. Dispatches from
Huntsville of yesterday, make no mention of
it. The dispatch from which the report was
taken yesterday came from an army officer,
and was considered reliable.
The Bate in Shenandoah Valley.
Washington, june 13-Advices received
by the War Department state: jackson
army attacked Shields advance or Monday
morning, June, 9th, near Port Republic, Rock
ingham county Virginia. The conflict was
maintained for some time, but the rebels were
in such overwhelming numbers that our adj
vance retired i'll good order until it met the
main body, when the rebels were driven back
The fighting is said to have been very severe.
The loss is heavy ON both sides. A private
letter says Shields destroyed large amount
Of rebel supplies at Milford. The recent
rains have raised the river, which carried
away the bridges over the south branch Of
Shon0 s,bo MI, int,
with the movement Of troops"
Washington, June 23d.-The Tax Bill pass
cd the House to.day-tho Senate unanimously
the House by only seven majority.
Washington, June 24-The Pacific Rail
road Bill passed the House to-day by 104 to
81 and now only awaits the signature of the
President.
Fortress Monroe, june 23d.-The steamer
from City Point, last night, brought Richmond
papers with On account Of the fight at Charles
ton the 10th. The account says the battle
with heavy loss on both sides. The Charles
ton papers feared the battle would BE- renewed
the next day, and expressed fears for the safe
ty Of the city, consequent upon the Confederate
loss and the exhaustion of their men. From
tho article We judge the rebels have been cut
off from retreat from the island by the Federal
gunboats. Ifthis supposition be true the city,
must soon fall.
Dispatches to the Augusta papers from
Charleston 10th say: A severe battle took
place this morning on James Island a few miles
from the city. Five regiments Of Fedcrals
attacked the batteries At Secessionville. The
Confsderates numbering $50 repulsed the emo.
my with great slaughter. The enemy fought
bravely but were defeated, their loss is b..
lieved to be 400 including 30 prisoners.