The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-06-13

This shows this battle to be, next to Shiloh,
the most desperate fought field O. the war;
Memphis is ours. One of the most brill
liant engagements Of this war came off between
the Union and rebel gunboats near that city
on Friday last. Commodore Davis, flag Of
ticer of the Mississippi hottilla, came down
upon the rebel gunboats and rams "like a
thousand of BRICK and in the short time OF
one hour and half he defeated and destroy
ed seven out out of the eight rebel craft, and
without the loss Of single man. No further
defense of the city of Memphis was made,
and it was Immediately surrendered to our
forces. This city was considered next in
Importance to New Orleans, as place of de-
Tense; and by its fall the great Father of
Waters is opened from mouth 70 source. 1t
would seem that with the fall of this last
stronghold and the occupation of the entire
Mississippi river by our forces, that the re-
bellion in the southwest was virtually at an
end.
Gen Pope has been the lucky general of
this war. At Island No. 10 he bagged near
ly the entire rebel force, while in the retreat
of Beauregard's army from Corinth he has
gobbled up some 10000 more prisoners. 1t
is stated that he has already in this war ia
ken over 10000 rebels-a very respectable
army as regards numbers. From all the &C
counts we can find, We Judge that Beaure-
CARDS retreat from Cornth was as disastrous
as a great defeat. Thousands have thrown
away their arms, while the rest are so demon
allied that they will never make stand any
where
We have to record quite battle in Vir-
ginia in which Gen Fremont with his army.
after forced march, overlook Jackson, and
giving him battle has severely beaten him
with great loss on both sides. 1t seems that
the enemy chose his position, and although
he had advantage in that respect and with
superior numbers he was obliged to give way
to the Pathfinder of the West. Gen Ere
mont We trust will verify the predictions Of
his friends, who believe he is capable and
skillful officer. 1t is quite certain that the
rebels are afraid of him, and well they NAV
be. The official report of this battle will be
found in another column.
The latest news from Gen Halleck gives
favorable accounts Of affairs in his depart
ment. The rebels are yet flying, and the
number of deserters is estimated as high as
10000. If they do not find that "last ditch
soon, We shall consider the task hopeless
An appeal has been made to the sanitary
commission of st Louis for food for the des
titute and starving women and children along
Gen Halleck's route, whose husbands and
fathers have been impressed into the rebe
service. A boat load of provisions was i'm
mediately started for their relief That's the
way We heap Goals of fire on their heads.
1t will be noticed that Charleston, the hot
bed of secession and the mother of all thi.
iniquity, has been attacked. We believe with
Parson Brownlow that the situation of Sod
ON after the storm would be fit condition
for this city.
Gov Stanley was sent to North Carolina b,
the president as military governor to bring
back the people of that state to allegiance te
the Union. He commenced his official ca
reer by closing schools which benevolen
people had opened for the instruction of con
trabands whose masters had run away. HI
went so far as to return slaves to their mas
tiers, and do other dirty work for which
white man should be forever held in disgrace
The matter is creating good deal of excite
ment' and people are looking for his recall.
AT last accounts Gen McClellans arm,
had not entered Richmond. 1t will taxi
some time to recover from the terrible effect.
of the battle of Fair Oaks. He will fight thu
rebels again before Richmond unless the,
"skedaddle" in search of the ''last ditch"