, 1863-06-08

ton. A great fire occurred in Vicksburg on
Nonday night, said to have originated from
the explosion Of shell. 1t ragged most
fiereely around Washington Square. It is
supposed the finest portion Of the city is in
ruins.
Col. 3. 8. Ba1nhfll, with small force, en-
tered Florence, Ala, On the 2Gth ult., and af-
ter brief resistance, captured 1l9 prisoners,
with lot Of gold and Confederate money;
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribunal
MHMFH1s, June s, via CAIRO, June Z, 1863.
The steamer Memphis has arrived from
Yonng's Point She left there on Wednes-
day. Captain R. r. Hopkins Of the 30th Mis-
sou1i, states that firing wasgoing On all round
our lines on Tuesday, at intervals Of five min
utes.
General Grant is mounting heavy guns to
operate against the enemy in his rear. The
guns are Go~pound Par1otts and 3a-poand
aiege guns.
Orders were Issued on Tuesday for the b.t-
teries already In position, to open on the
enemy's works on Wednesday morning.
The Union people Of Memphis are much
exercised oyera rumor which prevails, to the
effect that Lieut.. Col. Melancton Smith, our
Provost Marshal, has been ordered to his
regiment. He is one Of the best officers ne
ever had. and Inns given more satisfaction to
the Union men than any that has been preri-
ously here, and it is felt to be 3 peculiar hnrd-
ship that he is ordered from position where
he ia doing great work.
Gen. McClernand, it is reported, has been
put under arrest for disobedience Of orders,
and Gen. Waslbnrne has been ordered below
to take command of his Division.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Ttibune.1
CAIRO, June 7, l0p.m
The steamerA1ice Dean, Capt. Pepper, bring
ing V1cksburg dates to Thursday, and Mem
phis dates to yesterday afternoon, arrived
this evening.
An officer Of the Alice Dean reports every
thing progressing as usual in the rear Of
Vicksburg. Sappers and miners are still bur-
rowing in the hillside, gunboats and mortar
boats are still operating, and new siege guns
had opened fire on Thursday as had been an-
ticipated, but with what result is not asce1-
tanned.
sharpshooters still command the rebel
works in the rear, and the Confederatcs arc
not allowed to show their heads without be-
coming the targets for hundreds Of rifles.
The general position Of Grants army re-
mains unchanged, his advance regiments be-
ing daily relieved and fresh ones substituted.
Gen. Osterhaus is at Big Black river, to
hold Joe johnson In check should he attempt
movement Johnso1's force is supposed
to be not over 10000 reliable fighting men,
but he is reported to havs 10000 conscripts,
Of all ages, at Eutaw, Mississippi, and about
the same number near Jackson.
Deserters report the rebels in the besicgcd
city rs reduced to one ration per day, consist
Ing If 15 ounces, and greatly demoralized In
other respects.
The sanitary condition Of Grants army is
good. Tho Alice Dean took down goods.
The Captain says, they have more room for
hospital stores, and sick and wounded than
they need, nearly all the latter having been
taken up to Memphis, which is well supplied
with everything.
[Specla1 Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.1
MEhFus, June 4. viA CAIRO, May 4, 1863.
There IL nothing particularly new by the
steamer Warner, which left Vickaburg on
Tuesday. The rebel forces in Grants rear
are represented to be rapidly accumulating,
and some little apprehension is indulged here
lest Grant mny be seriously interfsrcd with.
Gen. Grant is himself still very confident.
PHILADELPHIA, June 8-The folloHing1s
special to the Bulletin:
C1ScEsSA11, June g. -Advices from Vicks-
In r1or
Grant is able to press the siege and take care
OF Johnston, who Is posted stilf at jackson.
His reported march on Memphis is not con-
dr1ned.
Our elege guns are close up to the enemY'e
works, and playing vigorously On them and
the town.
On The 1st inst, tho rebels shot 800 horses
on the river bank-beiDg unable to feed
them.
Gen. Blair is up the Yazoo. Important
news is expected from him.
CA1Ro, junc6.-By the arrival Of steamers
We hare reports from Vicksburg to Tuesday,
June 2. We cannot learn that any important
The probability is that two or
three weeks Will yet be consumed before the
grand finale is reached.
There is DO truth in the statement from
Philadelphia, that Johnston is marching on
Passengers direct from there
huoW DOtulnE h0OuL H.
The Clara Poe was fred into by guerillas
near Island 90. More than one hundred shots
struck her. No one On board WAS hurt.
Gen Ellet's brigade is at Memphis. So fir
rs operating against gueri1las Is concerned it
nppears to Be q failure.
\, A big effort is being madc here in behalf Of
the wounded Illinois soldiers. Col Dough.
3eseg, Of Jonetboro; made brilliant speech
1ast night In the Presbyterian church.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Ttibune.1
roh.. cAmo, May 9Th, 1868.
no post from below bringing anything Inter
than you have already.
Our dates from vickabu7r nre n tho a.
Matters are unchanged. The mort,. lc no~.. -.
resumed firing in the morning and contfnnes
all day. Some fighting, but nothing decisive
AL seems to be going well.
REPORTS FROM REBEL SOURCES.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tfibune.1
WASHINGTON, June Q, 1sss.
From prisoners taken last evening, have
obtained copies Of the Richmond TYhig aud
DRpatcA of June 5th. The following ars the
most important plecemcals they contain:
JACKSON, June 3.-Tho result Of the siege
Of Vicksbu1g thus far is very encouraging to