The Nevada Democrat., 1862-06-03

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having returned to that place, after burning the
bridge Ten miles east, on the Coyington road,
was attacked on Friday by the rebel General
Heath, with 1900 men. After a sharp engage
ment the rebels fled in confusion. We captured
four cannon, 200 stand of arms, and hundred
prisoners. Our loss was 10 killed and 40 woun-
6ed.
New YORK, May 27.-Petersburg papers re-
port that Is of the Monitors crew went ashore
at City Point, were surprised by the rebels, 8
were captured, the balance reached the boat and
pushed off, were shot at, and two of them killed.
The Virginia Legislature has appropriated
SS200,000 to remove the women and children
from Richmond TO place of safety.
NEW York, May Ply special dispatch to
the Tribune, from Bottoms Bridge, says intel
lgent slaves in Gen. Keys camp, thatmorning,
stated that when they left Richmond, at noon
the day before, the enemy were moving out of
the city northwards to the fair ground. This
position is said to be fortified, and that the en-
emy intend to give us battle there.
FREDERICKsBURG, May 26.-0ur troops
crossed the river last night, and our lines now
extend out about eight miles on the Bowling
Green road, and six miles on the plank road.
The rebels watched our movements, and burned
the railroad bridge five miles south as they re-
treated.
WASHINGTON, May 27.-Au official dis
patch from Gen. Banks. at WtlllamspOrI,
last night. says: Although serious, our
loss is much less than might have bueu an
licipatcd, considering the very great dis.
parity of forces engaged. aud the long ma
lur,d plans of The enemy which aimed at
nothing lcss than the capture Of our Who'll
force. My command encountered the eue
my in a constant snccrssian nf attacks. aud
-, al
Middleton, Newtown aud al points brtwpeu
this place aud Winchester. The fuice nl
lhr enemy is estimated AT frum Is 900 to
10000. very strnug in artillery and cavalry,
My force was less than 1000, all told. IL
is a source of qualification that lbe supply
lrain. numbering 500 wagons, suhircl 10
constant attack in front. rear aud flank.
with slender preparations for tOrdng
streams, got through with loss of uul
more than iily wagons. in forced march
of lifty.ihree mi!rs, performed in one day.
Oar troops are ia good spirits, and occupy
both sides Of the river"
NEw Y0RK. May 27.-Further accounts
Of Col Crooks brilliant victory al Lewis.
burg. says the fight lasted an hour, AID The
field vas only won by hard fighting against
greatly superior force Of rebels. l1 The
early part of the fight they carried off their
dead and wounded, but left 3S killed on
the field, including n number of officers,
and &C wounded. The enemy, to secure
their retreat, burned the Green river
bridge. beyond which they could not be
pn'sned.
WAsHINGToN, May 27th.-The President
sent message to Congress to-dy, referring
principally to Cameron and his exercise Of the
Constitution to preserve the Capitol during the
absence Of Congress. He referes 10 the ar
rangements with Gov. Morgan and Alexander
Cummings, and says he has no knowledge that
dollar was lost or wasted. lie quoted the
House resolution censuring Cameron, and
says, not only himself. but all heads Of depart
ments are responsible for whatever errors have
been committed.
FohTREss MONROE, May 28th.--The Nau-
gatuck arrived to-day from City Point, bring
ing dispatches to the Navy Department. Our
feet up James river is ready to make another
attack on Fort Darling as soon as orders are
given.
The rebels have materially increased their
force on the South hank Of James river, from
City Point up to Richmond, and have forced
the inhabitants to retire into the interim.
lieauregard had visited Richmond, not to
take command there, but to confer with the
TeDel leducTs III REGARD 10 IuluIe HililtdI1 Opt-
rations in the Southwest.
WmsHIN0r0N, May 28th.-A motion was
pending in the House yesterday to reconsider
the vote by which the Emancipation bill was
defeated on Monday. An attempt was made
to-day 10 table the motion, which was lost.
The vote to reconsider will be taken on Mon
day next.
CHcAGo. May 2Sth.-The Petersburg, Va.
Express, Of the 22l contains the following:
"Augusta, Ga. May 2lst. Charleston papers
Of this morning state that four vessels shelled
Coles Gate aud Kiwah Island yesterday. The
Cnnfcderatcs retired after burning their quar-
ters" Coles Gate is twelve or fifteen miles
from Charleston.
WAsmlNGTON, May Goth. Specials TO the
the New York papers state that the Overland
Mail Company will resume the tran Ip0rtation
OF letters in fifteen days. Papers and docu-
ments will 20 via Panama, under arrangements
with Vanderbilt, who receives Sl50,00O.
New YnRK, May 29.-The correspondent
Of the Times, writing from New Bridge, Va,
May 10Th, says: The position Of the whole
rebel army, before Richmond, seems to have
been changed within the last three days. In
stead Of their retreatng towards the city, they
are coming from it, evidently intending to
make a stand between Richmond and the
Chickahomony. 1t was ascertained beyond
doubt, that five days ago there was not more
than 6 900 rebel troops occupied the ground
between us and Richmond; but now the aspect
of things are changed. Indications favor the
belief that our forward progress to that city
will be hOtly contested by large portion Of
the rebel army. Every hour troops are pour