, 1863-08-08

Dates to July &Ith-
Cincinnati July 26-A telegram from Gen.
Shackle ford, dated near New Lisbon, Ohio,
says: have succeeded in capturing the rebel
General, John H. Morgan Col. Clarke and the
balance of his command amounting to about 400
men.
Cleveland, Ohio, July PA detachment of
the 9th Michigan cavalry forced Morgan to an
engagement near Sainsville yesterday morning.
After an hours fight the rebels fed in the di-
recton fNew Lisbon. At P. NJ. they were
overtaken by Gen. Shackleford, and all were
captured. In the mornings engagement 20 to
80 were killed, so wounded, and 200 captured.
100 horses and $50 stand of arms were also ta-
ken.
Frankfort, KY, 26.-The Hon. John J. Crit
tenden died at half past o'clock this morning,
of general debility aged II years
New York, July PA letter in the Herald
from Jackson, Miss, of the 18th, says that the
library of Jeff Davis has been captured, ccmpri-
sing several bushels private and political papers
of the arbitrator. Several letters on secession
date back to 1852 The whole collection will
bring to light the secret history of secession
There are letters from both Northern and South
ern traitors.
Leavenworth, Kansas, July pa severe fight
occurred on the 10th, at Elk Creek, between 2,4OO
Federals, with 70, guns, under the command of
Gen. Blunt, and 5000 rebels under Cooper,
which resulted in the complete rout of the latter,
with the loss of 60 KILLED, 20 wounded, and
100 prisoners. Our loss was 10 killed and 80
wounded. We captured quantity ofcommissa-
ry stores and one piece of artillery.
New York, July 26.-A letter from Winches-
ter, Tenn, Of the 7th, announces the capture of
Huntsville, with 800 prisoners and 1000 horses
and mules, by Gen. Stanley. Bragg's army is
reported to be reduced by desertion to $4,000 to
10000.
Washington, July 6-Richmond papers have
the following:
Charleston, July l9-The IrOnsides, with 5
Monitors and 5-gun mortar boats, assisted by 2
land batteries, fred furiously at Fort Wagner all
yesterday. After furious bombardment of II
hours, the enemy assaulted Wagner desperately
and repeatedly. Our people fought bravely and
repulsed the attacks with great slaughter.
BEAUREGARD'
Charleston, July 22.-The enemy have com
menced sbelng again. Our loss on the 18th
was $50 killed and wounded The enemy's loss
including prisoners. was about 1000
New York, July 27.-From the HeraId's ao-
counts of operations near Charleston, it appears
that the rebels attempted to drive our forces
from James Island. The attack was made sud
den and unexpected, but Gen. Terry met and
repulsed them with great slaughter The gun
boat Pal0nee, which supported the lelt flank,
grounded and rebel battery opened on her, f.
ring 80 shots, 20 of which struck her. She sub
sequenty aoated off. aud opening upon the reh-
els, put them to fight.
The bombardment of Fort Wagner was renew
ed on the 22d the ironclads cooperating with
the army. During the day, Fort Wagner was
silenced for some tine, and charge was made
by our troops. After desperate struggle, they
were obliged to fall oack. Our loss was quite Sc
we're, will probably reach OOO
New York, July 27.-The details ofthe charge
of the 22d made on Fort Wagner show the most
desperate fighting by Gen. Srong's bngade.-
Scarcely field or line officer escaped being
wounded, and many were killed. Meantime, near
ly the whole rebel force was concentrated upon the
54th Massachusetts, colored regiment They
fought heroically and only retired when the 9TH
ers did.
Col. Putnam in command of the stormng par
ty, after he had gained part of the Fort, plant
ed flag on the parapet and sent to Generals
Strong and Seymour for reinforcements; but both
these Generals had been wounded Meantime
his party were being decimated by rebel grape
when Stephenson S br igade had received orders
to advance, it was too late gallant men had
been forced to retire.
New York, July 27.-The Roanoke has ar
rived from Havana, with dates to the 22d. An
arrival from Vera Cruz, of the 18th, Havana,