Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-08-23

No., was attacked by 1900 rebels under
Hughes and Quanterel; after four hours So.
we're fighting, the Fedsrals surrendered-so
Of our men killed.
KANSAS Cry, Aug. 13.-The recent ~
the news about the capture Of Independents
City, threw this city into great excitement
Militia was called out. A call for reinforc.'
mpnts was made on Fort Leavenworb A
force left this morning in pursuit Of the en-.
envy.
NASHVILLE, 12th.-Dispatches from Mr..
gan at Cumberland Gap. say the Decory brio.
ade and 18th Kentucky regiment on tho 81
and 9th inst, had been engaged with Stevens'
division, in force, the rebels outnumber;n.
them 4 to l. Tho rebels lost 225 killed mig
wounded; our loss was killed and *
wounded and 6 prisoners. Two Companies ~
the 18th Clio were surrounded by two re,;.
ments of rebels but cut their way tLroueS
They captured large lot Of forage, tobacco
horses and mules.
WASHINGTON. l3th.-A dispatch from Cul.
pepper to-day states all quiet.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 13-Thrse companies of
the Sd Wisconsin cavalry, sent from Fo,t
Scott to reinforce the garrison at Monticello
Jasper county, We're fallen npon by a regi.
ment of rebels, who completely surrounded
them. The cavalry cut their way through.
killing II, including one captain and one lieu.
tenant.
MEMPHIS, Aug. 13.-The Grenada Arneol
of the sih has dispatches from Cumberland.
saying battle was fought there between
Gen. Rains and Gen. Carter, resulting the 1e.
feat of the latter, and capture Of til. entire
Federal force, with stores, &c. 1t is stated
that 1000 prisoners were taken. The same
paper says Gen. Buell. is in very precarous
position. These are rebel reports, ard must
be taken with many grains Of allowance.
News from below is very conflicting, The
appeal states that Breckenridge attacked Ba.
ton Rouge with 5000 men, and was rppulspd
Gen. Clark, Of the Cont, dcrate amy, was not
killed, ms at first reported, but was seriously
wounded. Federal Gen. Williams is reported
killed. after fighting three hou,s, the rebels
withdrew. Breckinridge's dispatch says that
the attack was renewed, but there is no fur
Their mention Of the affair.
The appeal publishes report of the blow
ing up Of the ram Arkaxsas, but is inclined
to doubt it.
Col. Gunter's forces careht Poirdexter's
guerillas at Campton's Ferry, Green river,
on Monday. They wounded l2 killed 3, cap
tured his whole train, One-third of his horses
arms and all baggage and ammunition.
Rebel reports represent Buell. as having
Kirby and Smith in his front and Bragg in
his rear. 1t is currently stated that Van Dom
and Brrckinridge are combining their forces
for an attack OH New Orleans; the blow will
not b. long delayed.
The edrral fleet at that city may prevent
a result satisfactory to the rebels.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13h.-A long cores
pondcncr between Gen. Halleck and the rebel
Gen. Lee is published. The latter inquiries
into the fact OF the hanging Of Mumtord at
New Orlens, and the imprisonment of Confed-
crate for refusing to take the oath Of allegiance
Gov. Andrews Of Massachusetts, has Or
also respecting Hunters aimirg slaves in
South Carolina, and other matters. Lee thaeat-
ems retaliation. In reply Hallsck says threat
ming retaliation shall not deter this Govern
ment from doing what is right according to
rules Of modern warfare Two communica-
tons were returned to Lee OH accom-: Of their
insulting language.
dcrcd the negroes to be enrolled among those
subject to the draft.
st. LOUIS, Aug. 14.---Poindexter's defeat
Mt Grand river OH Monday. cleans out tho
guerillas in North Missouri. between tho
Hannibal and St. Joseph railroad and the
Missouri river. unles Quantrel has re-
crossed tho river into Clay county as is
supposed.
Nashville, Aug. 13ih.-Col Miller. COM
manding this post, left to gallant fight last
night, with two regiments; and surprised a part
Of Morgan's forces, killing six including three
officers. No loss on cur side.
The "ApvsRTlsER." Portland Ad.
rcrtiser is seldom received at this Postofics
now; whether because ssccssiopisn don't
pay, or some other cause, We are at loss TO
infer. We occasionally stumble upon num-
Der, however. In the issue of the 7th inst,
tho editor implores his friends to come to tho
rescue. and save the machine from going un.
der. lie says the gaunt and frightful spec
tire Of famine" dances nimbly in his sane
tnm."
.'while the lamp holds out to burn
The vilest sinner sinner may return"
"HIGHLv REspEcrABLR."-Dr. Hunt, Of
the Buffalo Ezyress, who has charge of one Of
the hospitals ut Fortress Monroe, says in q re.
cent letter:
have the very best authority for stating
that "highly respectable" families in Norfolk
lived upon the prostitution Of their female
slavrs The mt fair hut frail mulattOs and