Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-08-30
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE
Dates to August 2lst.

house Of the Hannibal aud St. Joseph Railroad
was destroyed by fro last night. Loss, $50,
900.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16th.-Col Corcoran
aud Col. Wilcox reached Fortress Monroe this
afternoon, and are expected to start at once
for Washington. Three hundred and twenty
officers have been exchanged-among them
Lieut.. Kane.
CHICAGO, Aug. 17tll.-From the Peninsula
corespondencc Of the New York Times. We
learn that Gen. Mcclellan was engaged the
mast week in Withdrawing from Harrison's
Landing body moving by land towards Will
liamsburg. The remainder are going down
James river in transports. The place Of des-
tnation Of course is not known, though con-
lecture mentions Aqua creek, Frederick Ur-
bana and points on York river.
Sr. LOUIS, Aug. l7th.-A fight is reported
to have taken p|pce in Muscle Park county,
on the 14th between Guitar and Pointdexter.
The former fought the latter for eighteen miles
running. Pointdextcr's guerrillas scattered in
all directions.
A letter dated Glasgow. Howard county.
Aug. 18th, says from two to three hundred of
them were killed and wounded. a good
many guerrillas are returning home, and have
sent word, asking OH what conditions they can
remain here.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14th.-Adviecs from
Port ROYAL state that the Negro Brigade has
proved a failure, and been disbanded. Fugi-
tive contrabands at Port Royal stated that
there were only 1000 rebels at Savannah. 1t
is also said that their ram was mere floating
battery of little power, with eight guns. Its
officers were afraid to go out of Savannah river.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15th.-A dispatch ia'
ted at Sigel's headquarters. near the N'pldan
river, Aug. 18th. states that the enemy is re-
ported MS still retrcating beyond the Kapidan,
although they have forces On the other side.
with guns in position and a large body of cav
airy in that neighborhood supposed to be
merely covering the retreat. The main body
of Gen. Milroy's troops isim the advance, with
Bayard' cavalry and some artillery. Theriver
is easily fordcd at many points. 1t is stated
Jackson's army numbers 10000. He has man.
aged to move them all off safely, except few
stragglers. Some Of the latter came into camp
last night, and said all the Virginia soldiers
would desert if they thought they would be
well treated. A Union soldier was found in the
roads Wednesday with muskct barrel grns'
ped in both hands. stock broken off and eleven
dead rebels lying around hi,n-some with
heads smashed, others bruised in various ways,
and all dead. This shows with what desper-
alton the Union hero had fought for life but
without avail. His body was pierced with
three balls Many Of the cncmy's dead were
left unburied, while others were only covered
In many places arms and feet were above the
earth.
LoU,svII.LE, Aug. 16lh.-Capt. Perry at
rived yesterday from Cumberland Gap Aug
18th. liz reports Do Courcy's brigade with
the Fourteenth Kentucky attacked by Steven
sons rebel division Aug. 9th at Tazewell
The rebels were defeated. They admit a
loss of $50 killed and wounded. Wccaptured
2l3 wagon loads of forage and seven horses
We lost the knapsacks Of two regiments
This has been the only engagement in the va.
entity Of Cumberland Gap or Tazeweli, and
rebel reports Of the capture Of Gen. Carriers
entire force are utterly untrue.
A Confederate steamer was lost at sea Aug.
LIST, off Gulf Causewny, Great Britain.
The Queen of England in a speech pro-
rogued parliament. In regard to American
affairs she says, having from tho outset deter
mined to take no part in the contest. she has
seen no reason to depart from the neutrality
which she has steadily adhered to.
YREKA. Aug 2lst.
LEAvENswoRTH. Aug. 1sth.-Owing to
the rebels in jackson Co.. Mo.) threatening
mn attack on Kansas city. the Provost Marshal
here has ordered citizens to enroll themselves
for military duty; all those failing to do SO
vii; be arrested.
Business is generally suspended in conse-
qucnce of the general compliance with the
order.
FoRrREss MONROE. Aug. lSth.-'The new
burn PROGRESS states a final result of the cleo
ton in North Corolina, and indicates tho de-
feat of johnson. the secession candidate for
Governor. by majority Of 10000. !
INpIANoPoL,s, Aug. l9th.-The news Of
the invading Of Kentucky which reached here
Saturday crsatcd considerable excitement:
The rebels had entered the State at several
points and had captured Somerset.
They. are now marching on Glasgow and
threatening Bowling Green.
Kirby Smith. at the head Of five brigadcs
Of infantry. four batteries of artillery aud
corresponding force Of cavalry, is about to
march to Big Greek Gap. The plan is to cut
off our line Of communication, and compel, it
possible. the evacuation Of Cumberland Gap.
Gen. Morgan has retired with part Of his
command to Barboursvills to hold that place,
and asks for reinforcemsnts. There is o force
of %, 900 rebels in Scott Co.
A iorcs f200 cavalry, supposed to Be the
advance Of ths Tennessee Guard, at Mouth
cello.
The rebels have taken London in the rear
Of Gen. Morgan. and will undoubtedly attack
him in the front at the same time.
New YoRx. Aug. l9th.-The 1+i6sse has