Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-07-26
Later from the Atlantic Side.
Dates to July 18th.


Lyneh's best run IS, Little's i36. Isl.
St. Johns, July. 1o.-Foreign-Palmer-
ston in Parliament reiterated his declaration
against the feasibility Of mediation At present.
He contends that what is wanted is that each
party bs brought to apprehend its real inter-
est; when that is seen, nothing will prevent
the conclusion Of peace.
The Paris corresp :ndent of the Times says
dissatisfaction is generally expressed at the IT.
suit Of the Mexican expedition.
The Norwegian with Liverpool dates to
July Sd, has arrived The Times in leader
on American affairs, says: "Four armies have
advanced into the Confederate Territory, yet
the South is unconquered. 1t is demonstrated
that the Federals can only affect their purpose
by gigantic expenditure, far more lavish
than that Of the last twelve months"
1t was expected that an amnesty would be
declared for persons implicated in the last in
surrection in Greece.
Yreka, July 16, 3 Pm
Nashville, July l3.-Between 5000 and
1000 Georgian and Texan artillerists at
tackled the 18th Michigan and Sd Minnesota
regiments at Murfreesboro early this morning.
There was desperate fighting. AT 3 o'clock
this afternoon the Michigan regiment surren-
dercd. The Minnesota regiment was strong
" entrenched and cut up the enemy terribly
with their battery, rpulsing them three times
with great slaughter. Flags Of truce from
Forrest, the rebel commander, demanded the
surrender of the Union forces. COL Lester
replied that he could hold his position
week.
An attack on Nashville is not improbable.
| Brig. -Gens Duflield and Crittenden Of In
diana have been taken prisoners. A later
dispatch says that Col. Lester was reported
to BE- falling back to Nashville.
The State archives were being removed
from the Capital.
Chicago, July 14.-A dispatch from Louis
! vile states that the main body of Morgan's
gucrillas were within nine miles Of Frankfort
at 5 r. NJ, yesterday.
New York. July 13.-Richmond papers
state that Buell's forces Of 10000 men had
crossed tho river it was supposed to make
feint on Chattanooga. and cover the move
ments Of the army at Rome, Georgia.
The Charleston Courier Of July 4,h reports
the retreat Of the Union forces from their po-
sition near that city.
Washington, July llih.-C. w. Rand has
been appointed Marshal for the Northern dis
trict Of California, vice Rabe removed.
Secretary Chase refuses to investigate the
charges against Collector Rankin, until h.
gets an impartial report from special agent
from California.
Passengers by tho flag Of truce steamer
Matches, from New Orleans, report that Ba-
ton Rouge has been captured by Gen. Van
Dorm, and that he took l 800 Federal prison.
ers.
Philadelphia. July 1.-The Richmond
Enquirer, OF the 9Th, says 10000 Yankees
arrived at Warrenton yesterday.
New York, July 15-The Fredericksburg
correspondent of tho Herald says Major
Slaughter returned from Richmond few days
since, completely disguised with the condition
Of the rebel quarters.
Gen. Mccall is in good health, and situated
as comfortably as could b. expected under the
circumstances. That the rebels at Richmond
have free and uninterrupted communication
with the prisoners within cur lines, there Gun
be no doubt
Memphis. July 14.th-Gcn. Curtis entire
command reached Hrlena, (Ark.) on the 14th.
While the 18th Illinois regiment was coming
down White river, they were fired upon by
guerrillas seven miles below Grand Guage. |
Our troops returned the fire killing l9---the
rest fed. On the 18th, Gen. Curtis advance,
consisting Of two regiments, was attacked by |
two regiments Of rebel cavalry and large |
force Of infantry. After sharp engagement
the rebel cavalry broke and rode through |
their own infantry, throwing them into great
confusion. the fight terminating in rout.
We took a large number of prisoners. but af-
forwards released them on parole. Ten reb-
els were buried on the field; our loss was s
killed and wounded.
The rebels had no artillery, which accounts
for their heavy loss compared with ours
Shell and canister from our howitxes did
terrible execution. Curtis army is in good
condition. Notwithstanding short ra,ions, long
marches. &c. When they arrived at Helena
they had only three days supplies.
Washington. July l6,h.-The following is
the text Of sections in the drafting bill rela.
tive to negroes which passed the Senate yes
terday: 1.-THE President is hereby authorized
to receive into the service Of the United States
for the construction Of entertainments and the |
performing Of camp service for which il may
be found expcdiant 10 uss persons q African |
descent. Such persons shah be enrolled and
organised under sch Fpgalatiows not incou-
sisiSns with the laws and Constitution.
Wher any man o. boy Of African drsccut
whe, by the laws of any State shall owe SER
vice o. Labor to any lscssoa. vho, during ths |
Psvsrst rebellion has besre arms agaisse the |
United States or givcs aid and comfort to ths |
eormy. sha1l Pesf;sm srsvics - pguvided Tor |
in this Act. his family fosrvrr shah he irrr,
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