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The New York herald., 1862-03-29

INoR SALE cHEAP-To CASH CUSTOMER, A FINE
business, the present has done bus, nrss az
$1,000 the past year; for selling, other business
occp all his time For further partc uals inc ure On tie
The New York herald., 1862-03-29

ICoH sALE-THE NEW FOUR STORY STONE FRONT,
nigh. stoop House, 25s60, Lot half the bock, No 30
West Tsrty-fourh street. near Broadway. Apply Oh 'he
The New York herald., 1862-03-29

HNOR eAf,E-TO COAL MERCHANTs. ICE AND EX
press companies oth, rs-The Lease OF large orict
6la,ics containing o. stalls with dwelling rooms above
81 hay The lesse Of the 9rcund e os year, an
% Ire sub eribsr and built By days work coat of
nearly e O Any wanting such nrst class conve
int can pur the great sacrifice
Address j. Robertson Es1, boz i27 Herald once stating
Full name and address where interview may be had
No agents need apply but principals viii be treated
With BThs above property % situated up town On the
north side, near Twentieth sir ct Efte l f.'s
The New York herald., 1862-03-29

cEEO -FURNIsuKD HoVsR TO LET, IN AN UN.
VCOOs excep'<ona i. neishtorhood In brookyu. in-
q,rs OF ciAs. q. UREKN corner of Henry and Atlantic
streets, Brookiyn
The New York herald., 1862-03-29

r,0 LET-THE DESIRABLE DWELLING HOUSE II:
Leonard street few doors east of broadway: contain
20 rooms bath, hot and cold very ccntrai
" located and admirably adapted for boarding house Ren
low 70 good tenant Apply TO II. HEATH. q Libert,
The New York herald., 1862-03-29

TNOR sALE-THREE HOUSES AND THIRTY LOTS ON
Bedford and Lafayette Brooklyn. Also large
nd elegant Country Seat Westchester county hour
by railroad from New York which there is nc mansion
housa, cottages, hrs and Rr.s mill,
spendid lake and water fall cold grapcrics
0con house Ice houses ed outhouses barns and
order abundance OF fruit of
description The above property will be sold ~ much less
ch1n cash, cash and balance uun
numbered productive city property Apply 70 JAMES NC
BRIDE i70 Washington street.
The New York herald., 1862-03-29

rro LET OR FOR SALE Low-THH THREE sToR2
brick House ls7 East Thirty ninth street; hne w =
and halt OF ground: newly
rapercd throughout situated at Fremont trse
walk from depot four Lots OF ground at Harier
lyeth and lyh Tnrd and Fourth
Inquire q. W. 0IER OF Thrd ard tom
ty-third street, or at 81 Duane street.
The New York herald., 1862-03-29

IcLEGANr COUNTRY SEAT TO LET-CONTAlNIN0
II about SIX (known Jossph Ben jsmln, e., .
pinceh In Elihsbeh's City N j., South street. opposite
and escoed throughout has gas and rtures water and
bathing also workmans cottage, carriage house,
horse carriage, With COW for the use OF the
place. ne vegetable garden and great variety OF choice
fruits valued q 900; will be rented loW de-
sirabie tenani. Apply % JOHN o. HIGGINS, $50 Sixth
avenue
The New York herald., 1862-03-29

ITO LEr-TwO LARGE STORES AND BAsEMENTS
under Esrles new hote corner Of Canal and Centre
streets They well lighted and ventilated very
desirable location for almost hind OF business Apply
The Office Of the hotel.
The New York herald., 1862-03-29

RIO LET-HOUSE lG GREENE STREET; CONTAINING
i fourteen Part OF the Furniture FOR sale,
would b. rented satisfactory Apply tho pre-
ntses between ~ and O'CLOCK
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
Dental Goods.

We respectfully call the attention Of Dentists
to our large and we'll assorted stock OF every
thing in this department
Nulcanite Teeth, Plain and Gum Teeth, Gold
Foil, Blow Pipes, Corundum Wheels, Filcs-a
large variety, Impression Caps, Franklin's Artic.
ulators, Plugging Instruments, Dental Lnthes,
Nulcanzcrs- different kinds. EXcavators, Hnrrs
and Drills, Forceps-all kinds, Mouth Glasses
Plate Cutters, Tiu Foil, Prccipitated Silver.
very fine quantity Of DENTISTS CASES,
very compact, with full sets Of drawers, filled
with highly finished and best quality OF lnstru-
ments
Anatomical Preparations set beneath glass va
ses, showing the face bones and teeth, with com
plclc sets OF Arteries, Veins and Nerves. These
are of late French Improvement, and superior to
anything Of the kind ever before introduced -
All Of which we sell on reasonable terms.
II. II. MCDONALD 4 CO., Sacramento
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03

ANOTHER DEPARTURE.-The following persons,
all Germans left on Thursday morning for the
Salmon river mines E. Vogel, ]. Weckert, p.
Pausen. II. Sohrt, II. Aggens, Jno. Feck Geo.
Bentz and V. Hosmire. They were all old and
good citizens, and men we very much regretted
to see leave. But we expect to welcome them
all back before the leaves fall.
PERSONAL Capt. Jno. J. Philbrook started for
his home at Ipswich, Mass, last week. He will
be absent three or four months, and will proba-
bly, bring his family back with him. Levi Dodge,
who has been spending the last three months in
San Francisco, returned on Wednesday. He in
forms US that hi : brother Almos n, is in much
better health, and will 60 East this month.
County CoURr meets Monday, May 5th The
following cases will be tried;
Jno Bartlett vs.. David Jones.--Appeal from
Justices Court.
Chas. Stanhope VS.. Turner Bar Co.-Appcal
from Justices Court.
ONE DAYS SHIPMENT Greenhood 4 Newbau-
er, bankers of this place, shipped on Wednesday
one hundred and sirteen pounds of goId mostly in
bars. worth about $4,000. This is only one
days shipment by single house. We repeat
that the Trinity mines are giving out"
BRoUGHr TO TowN.-Anthony Fenning, who
hau his loot seVeTely olulscu III MS ihHlHS Clolh
at North Fork, on the 10Th ult was brought to
town last Saturday, for medical treatment. He
is being well cared for by the Union Hotel folks.
EARLY LUxURIEs. We have been indulging in
asparagus, rheubarb pies and lettuce this week.
Mrs. A. j. Felter of Oregon Gulch, will accept
the thanks of our entire household for her kind
remembrance.
GRAND JURY.-A Grand Jury, to serve at the
May Term of the Court of Sessions, which will
meet on Monday, the 18th inst, will be drawn
on Thursday next, May Sth.
WE are Informed that DR.. Ware is preparing to
extend his West Weaver ditch down the divide.
for the purpose of supplying the newly dis.
covered diggings with water.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
Coal nnA Kerosene Oils,

Burning Fluid, Lamp Oil, Neats-foot Oil, Lnrd
OH Camphcnc. Knowing the difficulty in pro-
curing good article, so necessary for hrrllant
light, we have taken extra pains to import them
of the best quality, and can supply our custom.
crs with a superior article.
Il. II. MCDONALD & CO., Sacramento
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
SAN FRANCISCO AGENCY.

MIR. L.. II. Fisher is our only authorized Agent
in San Francisco to receive advertisements receipt for
Who same and to transsct business generally for the
Tp1vI1y Journal. Once-No. 172 IL Washington street.
nearly opposite Mcguire Opera House, up stairs
sacramento Cny.-A 5. SMITH is our authorized
AGENT to receive subscriptions and advertisements IN that
eitv and receipt for the 0nice 12l street be-
tween 4th and 9th,
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DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CO.
IN partnership heretofore existing under the
firm aud style of Cahnbley Junkans is this day
dissolved by mutual consent
The undersigned has purchased The interest of
p. Cahnbcy, aud will continue business at the
old stand on Main street. All debts due the late
firm will be receiptcd for by him, and all those
indebted to the old firm will make immediate
payment to lENRl JUNAANo.
: Weayerville, April Is, 1862. lj3t.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
mn rhe MedicnI mud amrgicnl Emsiitntc Of

Bg- The Medical and surSicni hhsiiinc oi
DR. L. J. CzArEAY is already secured in position which
places it as well its proprietor far above the assaults of
envy and professional malice In the schools of France,
the highest prizes often awarded to practitioners in
this department of Medical science and they occupy with
others an equally lofty position in the profession Rcord
is an Industrious example, shining light among the PM
osophca Of his age in Europe and Dr. CRpkay mas
fully cuualled him in this country proof OF whch
the Philadelphia College of Medicine compmcnted MN
with Diploma. and the honorary Gd cundem degree Sc
ectnr this as his field operation although qualified
graduate of the er,ty of Pesth and late Chet Sur
rcon of the Hungarian Rcvolu tUuary Army for more eN
tended abors Dr. T. j. C2apkay has bent his earnest at
tenton the of chronic and private diseases, IN
which he has great expert that he is now
regarded as the in this branch of his profession
throughout the United states and his portrait ana bog
rav are published matter OF interest to thGr readers
in the most exclusive journals. The Doctors Offices are
at his Medical and Surgical Institute, ON Sacramento ST.
corner of cidcsdor nearly opposite the building ol the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company. ,
err We ask particular attention of our readers to the
sworn certificates of remarkable cures, in another column
of this paper. lo""'
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
Trns.e., Snnnorters. Elr.

Gum Stockings, Shoulder Braces, Abdominal
Supporters, Suep"nsory Bandng"s, silk Elastic
BandAgcs, for ladies. A large assortment Of ar
ticlcs in this line. For sale by
II. II. MCDONALD a. CO., Sacramento.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
Eclectic Medicines.

We are constantly receiving, per express, adj
ditional supplies from the manufactures.
TlLDEN'S SUGAR COATED PILLS, of al
most all the Concentrated Medicines, put up in
bottles. For sale by
r. II. MCDONALD g. CO., Sacramento
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
perfImery.

We are constantly receiving articles in this
line, direct from Foreign and American manuMc-
tories. Ii. II. MCDONALD co.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
RreMCr's Sinck.

Fresh Hops, Irish Moss, Bcrgundy Pitch, K"g
Corks Everythjn in this line Of the best quail
ity. For sale upon reasonable terms by
r. II. MCDONALD Il co.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
Paints Oils and NarnishcS.

Brushes, Feather Busters Zinc White Fire
Proof Paint, Linsecd Oil, boiled and raw. Fol
sale by Il. H. MCDONALD " co.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
Soda Water Material.

Corhs, Acids, Essential Oils Whiting, Marble
Dust, Soda Twinc. Everything in the line. For
sale by K. H. MCDONALD X co.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
Mrs. wv i'm Slo w,

An EXPERIENCED NURSE and Family Physician, has a
Soothing Syrup for children teething, which greatly
facilitates the process of eethng by sofcnng the gums
reducing all nlamationwin aay all pain and is sure TO
regulate the bowels. Depend upon it mothers it will
give rest to yourselves, and relief and health to your in
mnts prefecy safe in all cases. advertisement in
another column. m.l-Iiis'h
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
Patent Medicines.

a very large supply of all in general use. We
are Agents for most of the leading articles For
sale by X. ii. MCDONALD " 90.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
FORTY THOUSAND ALMiNACS,

For 1862 in English, German, French, Span.
sh, Portuguese, Italian aud Chinese, for gratuit-
GUS distribution. Send your orders
Il. II. MCDONALD Il co.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03
ADMENESTR ATREX' SALE
OF REAL ESTATE.


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in pnrsu-
~ ance of an order Of the Probate Court OF the
county Of Shasta, in the State Of California, made
on the 2lth day Of March, A. d, 1852, in the
matter Of the Estate Of Jacob llcssig, deceased,
the undersigned Administrators Of said Estate
will sell at public auction for cash, and subject
to confirmation by said Probate Court on
Monday the 10Th day OF May,
1862 between the hour Of o'clock Of the morn
ing and the setting Of the sun the same day, at
the premises hereinafter described, all the right,
title and interest Of the said Estate in and to the
following described property situate in the coun-
ty Of Trinity, and State aforesaid, to wit A
house and lot on the west side Of main Weaver
creek, near the village Of Weaveryillo, in said
county, and about one hundred and fifty yards
below the Union Church, being the same lately
occupied by Jacob llcsseg as a residence.
ROSA HESSlG, Administrative
Of the Estate Of Jacob Iiessig, deceased.
Weaveryille, April 81, 1852. l3li.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
NOTICE..

7 HAVE THIS DAY SOLD TO MR.. JOHN
| Schuyler one-half interest in the Hardware,
Stove and Tia Ware business lately conducted by
Cahnbley IL Junkans. The business viii be car
ried on under the name and style OF Junkans x
Schuyler. HENRY JUNhANS.
Wcaycryillc, April %, 1862. lj3t
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03

STELLA ENCAMPMENT, No. 12, l. 0.
O. F.-Mees on the evenings of the first and
third Monday of each month, at Odd Fellows
Hall, Clitlord's'' building, Main street Patri-
archs from abroad are cordially invited to attend.
I've. FRANK w. YoUNG, Scribe
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B i + t h S :
Died {:

At North Fork, April 23d, the wife of J. NJ
Fisher, of Il SON.
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: y cci ia1 n o ticc =.
L O. O. F
NORTH STAR LODGE.

IN No. 6I. meets every Wednesday =61 S1Ss<s=
evening at = o'clk.. ut odd Fellows F@v~>
Hall Main street. Wcaycrvillc Al visiting Bro
thers are cordially invited to attend
I've. b. BLOCK, Il. 5.
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At Douglas City, April 26th, of injuries rceciy-
ed in his mining claim, Mr. Henry SAUNDERS. il
native of Massachusetts,, aged about ~ years
At Canon City, May 2d. of consumption, ELlz-
ABETII j., wife OF f. S. Gwin.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-03

l0OO lbs Murlatl0 Acid
2000 lbs Powdered Tartarc Acid, best
so cases super Carb. Soda;
800 ozs sulph Quininc,: zoe doz Wrght's Pills,
90 ozs Strychnine, pure. 20 gross Brand. Pills,
IS ozs Sulph Morphine: 100 gross Mofats, Leos,
100 lbs lodidc Potassa, Ayers, Jaynes, and
rs lbs ChlOroorm, Nc Lanes Pills,
l0G lbs Calomcl, 100 doz Myers Sarsap.
1000 lbs Spls Nlre and and yellow Dock,
Az, Ammonia, : 100 doz. Lyon katha.
600 lbs Balls Copaba, . ruu,
$50 lbs Gum Arabic, 500 don. j. IIauol's &
white, : Co.'S Extracts, Hair
2000 lbs Flors Sulphur. OH, Colognes, &c.
Geo lbs Oil Lemon Ber-. - boxes CASTLE Soap,
Eamot, genuine,
Orqanun, Peppermint: 90 cas- best Olive Oil,
Spruce and Almonds 5000 lbs Sal Soda,
220O gal Kerosene Oil, GO bbls liosin
100 gal Lard OIL tins. 100 bbls Plaster Paris,
800 gal Camphene, 40 bbls Marble Dust,
1900 gal % per ct. Al: 20 bbls Whiting,
cohol, in tins, 5000 lbs Shakers horhs
100 gal LiEseed Oil, fresh,
1000 gal Neasfoot, Po: 400 lbs pure Ground
lar China Nut OIL: Sage, fresh,
500 gal Castor Oil, 1000 lbs press. Hops,
Pain Brushes, and lb papers,
White Wash Brushes : l2G0 lbs refined BoraX
Hair brushes, Varnishes Of all kinds,
Teeth Brushes, : 1000 lbs assort. Paints,
Feather Busters, : in cans,
10 bbls rein. Lampbl'k,: ton Putty in bladders
20 bbls Irish Moss and tins,
10 cases lsngass, - bbls Dye Woods.
2j bbls Canary. Hemp, Flax and Coraudcr
SeedG. In quantities to suit, all at the lowest
prices. Orders respectfully solicited.
r. IL. MCDONALD Il CO.,
Importing and Wholesale Druggists,
Sacramento.
Patent Medicines.
We are agents for the following known Medi.
cines, and offer them at REDUCED PRICES
Sands Sarsaparla,
Ayers Sarsaparla,
Myers SarsaparillN and Yellow Dock,
Jayne's EXpectorant,
Jayne's Alternative,
Jaynes Hair Tonic
Jayne's Sanatiye Pills,
Jayne's Ague do.
Ayers Pectoral and Ague Cure,
Wistar's Balsam Wild Cherry,
Ayers Pills,
Molat's Pills,
Cheeseman's Pills,
Tidens Sugar Coat Pills,
Tilden's Fluid Extracts,
Tldens Pearls Of Ether and ChloroiOrm,
Monat's Phoenix Bitters.
R. H. MCDONALD & CO,
Importing and Wholesale Druggists,
apl9l3topwrm SACRAMENTO.
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entire New and Fresh Stock I!
--NE NVTTT TVTT TTT' TTTT7TT7N
COEJNTBS MERCHANTS


COUNTIsY MERCHANTS
To our unusually large stock of Goods. Our
stock comprises every article in the C20t4iag amt
FlrRiShiag lime. We have constantly on hand
MERE and w o Q Il II a = S, Of any house in
the city, and our prices for these Goods are less
than Of any other House, as we receive them
direct from the manufacturers consignment
Our stock Of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
is particularly attractive, ana the great feature
to the CounIy .UcrchaW is the unusually low
pricc--lcss than the cost Of jmpo' ation.
We also keep the staple .1rticies in He Dry.
Goo3s lime, which Goods We have purchased in
this market under the Hummer, and ore Offering
them at .Ntg York cost--dHd less. We publish
this Card in order that we may make new ac-
quaiutauccs, and induce those who have not here
torore purchased Of US, to call and inspect our
stock.
An we ask is an opportunity to ai0'o The GJo!s
and name the prices, and we have no fear Of the
result Good articles and lac prices are tho great
inducements to all who purchase to sell again.
Merchants who buy Of us can make good
profit and sell n their customers at a low figure.
We remain, respectfully,
Your obedcnt servants,
BADGER & LINDENBGRGER,
Wholcsale Clothing and Hat Warehouse,
Nos. Ill, 4l3 and llj Battery street.
Corner Of Merchant strect)
San Francisco, April 20 1862 1913.
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The undersigned offer for sale
100 Carboys Oil Vtrol, " Eastern
$500 lbs Nitric Acid, strong
1900 lbs Citric Acid;
1000 lbs. Muriato Acid
2000 lbs Powdered Tartarc Acid best
so cases super Carb. Soda;
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hSsayCrs' Material.

Cruciblcs, Retorts Acids, and Il general sup
ply Of all articles in this line.
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BILLIARDS AND TEN-PiNS!
GEENE - SALOON p!
BACHELDER & BALDRTDGE,
PROPRI l. TOES.

rAh WE DESIRE TO SAY TO OUR
$sggfSE,a friends aud the public that the " GEM
%SgSs@ has been fitted up in good style, and
l%}stts4SS furnished with one of Strahlcs best
$S9 BILLIARD TABLES,
Marble bed, and patent Combination Cushions.
We have also connected with the Saloon two
BOWLING ALLEYS in excellent repair.
Only the choicest WINES, LIQUORS and CT
CARS which can be obtained in the market will
be offered for sale at the Bar, and best efforts
shall be used in every particular to please aud
promote the comfort of the patrons of the GEM.
Weaverville, Auw. u, 1861. 32td.
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Island No. 10 Surrendered.

81 Island No. 10 is ours at last. We
have at length put our FooTE into it, and
crushed out the rebel force that go long
resisted our approach. By dispatch
elsewhere it will be seen that, on Monday
night last, April 4. at midnight. tho reb
els surrendered their entire position On
and about the Island, with their guns,
transports and themselves prisoners of
war. Particulars are not given; but there
Is no doubt that the general result is cor
|rectly stated. Si'esf
> This is one of the most important
events of the war. 1t is particularly
gratifying to the people of the West, as
tit affords strong ground of confidence
that the day may not be far distant. when
navigation and trade on the Mississippi
will be without obstruction. But for The
present we may we'll rejoice over the dar.
ing achievements of General Pope, Com
modore Foote, Captain Wake, and our
other brave commanders and the gallant
men, to whom we owe this brilliant tri-
umph.. 81 g,.-a. ,e = .''s
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{ GEN. MCCLELLAN BEFORE
Z -sHg Hi YORKTOWN IS


1T will be seen by the dispatches in
another column that Gen. Nc Clellan was,
on Saturday last, the 9Th inst. in force
before yorktown, Virginia. The General
had examined the, enemy's works and
found them very strong and. the ap-
proaches difficult. But onr troops had
taken position in front of the enemy's
works. and were preparing for siege end
she reduction of the place. -.
2 Tislocks like business, and we trust
tie croakers will be satisfied that Gen.
,McGiellan has not heen idle, but has been
pushing on his columns with yigor and
We shall probably soon
hear Of a victory, equal to any of our
former triumphs, achieved at York Own
by the troops under the leadership of the
intrepids Mcclellan
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We lost number of prisoners yesterday,
and among them issGen Prentiss. The
number is not ascertained yet, but it is
reported at several hundred Gen. Prem
'iss: is reported to be wounded 81 ~
among the killed on the rebel sideis
tae General in Chief, Gen.. A. s. Ohm
s on, by cannon ball, in the afternoon Of
Sunday Of this there is-no=deubt, as
il is corroborated by several rebel officers
taken to.daya 1t isfurther repoftedsthat
Beauregard had his, arm shot off this af,
ternoon.
Gems. Bragg, Breckenridge aid Jack
son were commanding the rebel forces.
There never has been parallel to the
gallantr5 and bearing of our officers, from
The commanding General to the Lowest
officers, Gen. Grant was 10 the field and
riding along the lines in the thickest o
the enemy's FIRE, during the entire two
days, and all slept on the ground on Sun
day night during heavy rain. -
On several occasions Gen. Grant GO
within range of the enemy's guns, ant
was discovered and fred upon.
Lieut. Col. Mcpherson had his hors
shot from under him when along side 0
Gen. Grant. -4.qf s.sf. f--.-...
q Captain Carson was between Genera
Grant and your correspondent, when
cannon bail took off his head and killet
and wounded several others. g
General Sherman had two horses kille'
under him. sqiast "a 5as ....;......
Gen. McClernand shared like dangers
and also General Hurlbut, each receiving
bullet holes through their clothes. Gen
Buell. remained with his Troops. during th
entire day, and with Gen. ,Crittenden au
Gen., Nelson, rode cpnspicuously alon
1.-THE lines, encouraging their men, 49,.
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additional Details Of the Bat
tie at Pittsburg Landing.

&PITTsBURG LANDING, via Fort i IENRY
April $, 800 A. .M.-0ne of the creates,
and bioodies, battles Of modern days has
Just closed, resulting in The complete roul
of The enemy, who attacked us at day
break on Sunday morning. The battle
hs:ed without intermission duriag the
eniiro day. and was again renewed on
Monday morning, and continued undeci-
ded until O'Clock in the afternoon, when
the enemy commenced to retreat, and are
still flying towards Corinth, pursued by a
large force Of our cavalry
70 The slaughter on both sides has been
immense. We have lost in killed, wound
ed and missing from 1900 to 1000, and
that Of the enemy is estimated at from
8, 500 to 1000.
ed The fight was brought on. by 800 of
the Goth Missouri regiment, of General
Prentiss' division, attacking the advance
guard Of the rebels, which they supposed
to be the, pickets of the ensmy.
The rebels Immediately advanced on
Gen. Prentiss' division. on the left wing,
pouring in volley after volley Of musketry,
and Kidding our camp with grape, cannis-
Ter and she'll Our forces soon formed
into line and returned the fire vigorously,
and by the time We were prepared to re-.
ceive them, had turned their heaviest FIRE
in the left center, Gen. Shernan's division
and drove our men back from their camps.
and bringing up fresh force .ope ed fire
on our left wing. Gen. .McClernand's di.
vision. The Ere was returned with terri
bic effect and determined spirit by both
the infantry and artillery along the whole
fine, a distance Of over four miles,
Gen. Hurlbut's division was thrown for.
ward 10 suppors the center. when des-
perate struggle ensued. The rebels were
driven back with terrible slaughter, but
soon rallied aud drove our men back in
turn. From about 8 o'clock until night
closed. there was no determination Of the
result of the struggle.
The rebels exhibited remarkably good
generalship, at times engaging the left
with apparently their whole strength, they
would suddenly open terrible and de-
structive fire on the right or center.
Even our heaviest and most destructive
FIRE upon the enemy did not appear to