The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-07-18
WAR NEWS.

preston or reservation OF incts on the rnt OF the
government. II the Commanding General could
write a dozen lines giving the result Of the fight
at Gaines Hill. why each succeeding day and
nigh. have we not had bulletin Of equal lcngth
simply stnling resuts1 II would have cost but n
trihe of time, aud would have conferred nR incal.
culnble benefit upon the whole country in com
posing public anxiety. II the hrst official display
had not been fully sustained by subsequent
events, and il the public expectations are 10 be
reduced, we believe that our people can bear the
disappointment without waiting TO hear the facts
drip out through the slow aud forced confessions OF
those In authority. II Mcclellan has ELECTED a
communication with the river. why was not tins
fact boldly stated instead Of riilng with the public
mind2 We know the valor OF our troops has so
far prevailed, but what may be the strength OF
the remnant OF his army, whether that remnant
is yet invested by our lines, or has escaped our
grasp, or has been reinforced Tor another grand
battle, are questions which everybody has been
asking for the last week, and which the Govern.
meni plainly eluses 10 answer.
Upon the straight 10 which the rebels ure now
reduced there the Examiner says-lhe scene OF
o ,eraions has been removed at such dista nee
from Richmond that it is difficult 20 obtain any
news but from what is generally understood
from the situation il appears 10 admit only OF the
severe alternative Of an immediate assault upon
the enemy or the falling back to our lines;
The Examiner also says-lt Is sincerely 10 be
hoped that the ability OF our Generals and the
dauniess courage OF the Southern armies W III
soon relieve this portion OF our Siate from the
presence Of an army. In them under heaven is
our only hone. SO long as the enemy holds un-
disputed possession ol the lower James River, Is
/ the Capital Of the Conederncy menaced.
The Examiner says that out OF about 1900
men carried into action by Gen. Pryor, Sl4 were
killed or wounded.
Clelan having secured his des able new position :
| The Richmond Lines The Enemy on New
lino Of Defense GA Critical Situation.
That pesilence is dreaded in Richmond just
IH..N., ta. fall lsaKNys1ag
brief extract The health of the city will suffer
unless some means are employed TO neutrnlizc
the unhealthiness which so many hospitals bring
Gen Benuregard's wife died in Now Orleans a
few days ngO.
NASHVILLE, July 13.-Between 5000
and 1000 Georgian and Texan guerrilas,
under Col. Forrest, attacked The Ilth
Michigan and Sd Minnesota regiments ir
Murfreesboro, early this morning.
There was desperate fighting at
o'clock this evening.
The Michigan troops had surrendered d
The Minnesota men we're strongly en-
trenched, and cut up the enemy badly
with Hewitt's Kentucky battery, repulsing
them with great slaughter in three charges.
Flags Of truce were sent in by Forrest,
demanding surrender. Col. Lester re.
piled he could hold his position week.
The railroad track was torn up, but has
been replaced. ....
An attack upon Nashville is not i'm
probable.
Colonel Lester is reported falling back
on Nashville.
Canuonading is heard repeatedly here
Col. Borne hes arrived with several
companies.
LATER.
A special TO the Associated Press says
that Murfrecsboro has been taken by the
/ Confederates, mostly Of Texan rangers
, under Col. Forrest.
The 9th Michigan we're captured.
The 81 Minnesota, with battery, were
holding out at last accounts.
!, Brig Gems. Duflield and Crit,enden, o.
q Indiana, wore prisoners.
r Great excitement at Nashville. Ar
}. attack is expected.
o We will give the best fight possible
D and if compelled to yield will shell th
; city. A battery is in position for tha
! emergency.
New YORK, July Is
A special to tho Herald from Nashvill,
l4th, says: The UnioDists lost $50. .O0(
!, worth OF army stores at Muriroesboro. Tn,
Union fnrccs cngaged were tho 81 Minncso
ia. Col. leslie; six companies of the otl
Michigan. Col. Parkhurst. 300 strong; III,
+, 81 battalion of tho Pennsylvania 7th caval
! ~, 225 Howius battery. 60 men tho 4tl
A kontucky, 25;--in all about 400 men.
Tho robol force consisted o: ono regimen
mounted infantry; regiment OF TeXal
n Rangers, and Georgia, Alabama and Ton
n nessco cavalry-betwocn 5000 and AGO.
!. mostly armed with carbines and shot guns
a Thoir loss is heavier than ours.
i Tho Pennsylvania 7th lost in killed
n wounded and missing 200 mon. Tho oGl
4 officers escaped, as far as reported, ar
v Capt. j. f. Andrus, Capt. Z. e. McCormicl
Il and L'out. ii. D. Mooney.
a Tho Commissary and Qnartermaster
O Department. wore recently replenished wit
. new cloih'hg: %c,' a'i OF whlch have falle
iuto the hands OF lhe enemy.
). Capt. ROUNDS. Provost Marshal OF Muir
@ ireesooro, and Guard, shot nino rebels be
q toro surrondoring.,.
d Tho rooel Gov, Harris ana Andrew Ewin
: woro Enowh TO oe at beorsheba Springs
o near sparta lew days s'nco. organ'zIn
n the rebel RAID on Muriroesboro, which ma
o II IS appronended' DO extended to the Cap
'ai OF tho stare
Tho public are SUI, .,, IN groas state OF ,G S1
n In I'M h