Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-04
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given in another column. They are dlslointeo
and confused. but comprise all that Is accessi-
Die TO the public. It seems the rebels made
furious attack on our right wing, and during
the 6ght which ensued movement for which
preparations had been making by which our
lines were contracted and the base Of opera
iions transferred from the Pamunky TO the
James river, was successfully effected. This
Is claimed as an important strategetic success,
and destined TO greatly facilitate operations
against Richmond. There have been reports
that Richmond was captured, that Gen Nc
CleIlan had succeeded in reaching an elevation
from which the city can be shelled, &c, but
these reports are unfOurded. During the re-
cent fgb:ing there was great slaughter on both
sides, but ne details have yet been made pub
lie. The fall of the rebel Capital has been
long and anxiOusly looked for by the Peopleo Of
the loyal States, and it is to be hoped the day
that viii witness this result is nov near at
hand.
The recent demonstration against Charles
ten was, as the papers Of that city represented,
disastrous repulse Of the National troops,
our loss in killed wounded and missing being
over 500. The attack was made premalurely
and contrary to orders. by Gen. Benham, who
has been deprived of his command in conse-
qaence and ordered to Washington, and it is
probable be will be court-martiAled. Some
of our troops acted with great bravery, others
badly, but had the attack been properly made
it would doubtless bave proved successful.
In consequence OF misunderstanding be-
tween Gems Fremont, Banks and Mcdowell,
by which the Efficiency OF our forces operating
in that portion of Virginia was TO great ex-
tent DESTROYED, the President reso,veI TO rene
dy the evil by consolidating into one the epart-
ments Of these Generals and placing Gen rope
in command, leaving each Of the three 10
retain command of their respective forces.
Gen. Fremont, out-ranking Gen. Pope by
seniority, regarded this movement as a matter
Of offence and asked to be relieved Of his COM
mand, request which was complied with,
and Gen. Seigel has bcen designated as his
successor. Gems. Banks aud NJ cDowell retain
their commands, and it is understood that
Gen. Pope, who has entered upon his duties,
! will join in the operations against Richmond.
Latest reports from Arkansas are unfavor-
able. 1t is said Col. Fitch has been compelled
to abandon Fort St. Charles, On White river,
which cuts of communication with Gen.
Curtis, whose force is said to be suffering for
supplies. having been for some time restricted
to half rations, while he is menaced by large
rebel force under Hndmar, who since the
evacuation of Corinth has found his way back
into Arkansas
There are also reports OF an engagement at
IIolIey Springs, Miss, and OF The lombard
ment of vicksburg. the fleets from the upper
and lower Mississippi having formed junction
in front of the city. The resalt is not stated
in either case.
There is nothing of Importance from any
that attacks will be made upo1 any of the
threatened cities till our iron clad gunboats
are released from operations on the James
and Mississippi rivers.
Gen. Shields has resigned his command ara
retired from the service. He was much blam-
ed for his management of movements which
resulted in the Port Republic battle. AMI his
appointment as Major General had been rejec-
ted by the Senate in conseqnence-which arc
doubtless the causes that led to his resigna-
ton.
Gen. Butler continues to manage affairs in
New Orleans with efficiency anu success. and
his decided manner of treating rebels has
proved by results to be the correct mode
rather than the rose water policy that has
been adopted in some other cities which our
forces hold.
Gov. johnson is also dealing rigidly with
traitors in Nashville. His latest act was the
arrest of some half dozen clergymen. who
having refused to take the oath Of allegiance
were con 1ned IN the Penitentiary preparatory
to being sent South with the understanding
that if they again make their appearance with.
in our lines they are to be treated as spies
Among those arrested were Sehon and Elliott,
both men of North ern birth. The Catholic
clergy, being loyal, were not disturbed.
LGrEsr.-There are reports, coming by way
of both Fortress Monroe and Memphis, that
our forces hare taken Richmond. Sach may
be the case, but the rumors need confirmation.
It is also said that our losses of men in the
recent engagements near the city number TO-
600.
The bombardmeDt of Vicksburg by our
feet commenced on the 27th ult., and the
place is probably taken by this time,
The telegraph announces that on Saturday
last JoHx W. KEGS, Editor Of the CircIeville
Watcbman, was arrested by order of the Sec