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July 10, 127.
Report of Gen. Dix.


FoRTREss MONROE, July 9.-Gen. Dix and staff
arrived at Fortress Monroe last night. They report
that their expedition has been n perfect success.
Gen. Dix crossed the Pamunkey river near White
house, following the river to the South Anna branch,
where they destroyed the Central Railroad bridges.
Not being able to reach the bridge of the Fred
ericksburg road. they took up and destroyed six
miles Of the track, and having efectually des-
troyeI all communication between Richmond and
Lees army, hey returned yesterday to Warehouse.
Gen. Dix's forces have removed all the available pro-
perty from Whitehouse, including an engine, several
cars and destroyed from four TO six miles of the York
aud Richmond railroad. This done, Gen. Dix re-
moved from Whitehouse, in conformity with orders
from Washington.
States rights repudiated by n. Carolina.
CHICAGO, July I0-Late details Of the Union
movement now progressing In North Carolina have
been received by way of Fortress Monroe The dis
satisfaction with the rebel government is increasing
daily, and Overtures to Gen. Foster increase in bold
ness Net long since the Raleigh Standard con-
tanned an able article, believed to be written by the
Hon w. A. Graham, taking the strongest grounds
against the right Of secession, and in advocacy of the
duty OF the FEDERAL Government to d fend its own
existence by force when secession threatened it. The
article denies that any JUST cause exists for the pres
cut rebellioI, and asserts that any State now claimed
a. belonging to the so called Confelera.y can with
draw from il AT will. The same paper, in anothe-
article, openly fayOrs peace by a reconstruction OF
te Union or by separation resolved upon by n con-
veation oil all the States. The StaHdard also con-
graduates the Rev. Ii. W. Graves on his acquittal on
"a charge of treason, and republishes, with commend
alton. the article made the pretext for his arrest by
the rebel authorities.
Doings of the Rebel Army of the South
West.
MEMPHIS, July IO-Nothing new in this section.
The loss OF our troops at Helena in the fight of the
Attn fOots up nearly 200 killed and wounded. The
rebel loss was between 100 and 200 prisoners.
and 900 killed. The latter is the exact number that
our troops have buried.
The rebels are still making demonstrations on
the river Gen. Chalmers has planted a battery
Mt Commerce, and about 600 of Prices men have
been seen opposite Fort Pillow.
Mobile news TO the 81 reports that Dick Taylor
took Berwick Bay with 800 prisoners ami a large
amount OF army stores; and also that Magruler and
Taylor had taken Kenner Station, 10 miles from
New Orleans, with . pieces OF artillery.
Gen. Dodge. of Corinth. just arrived, reports that
Col. Cornyu had a fight with the rebels at Iuka yes
terday, and at 3 o'clock after a severe fight. drove
the enemy 1000 strong, towards Briar creek, cap
turing a part of their battery.
Later from vicksburg.
CHICAGO, July live have received dispatches
from Vicksburg the 4th, as follows VickSburg sur
rendered this morning, after a siege Of AZ days,
terminating IN ~ negotiation lasting "a hours. Gems.
Grant aud Pemberton had an interview yesterday
afternoon. The last note of Gen. Pemberton, accept
ing the proposed terms of Gen. Grant, was not
received until y O'Clock TO day, when Gen. McPher-
son received a formal surrender OF the city. The
terms allow the officers and men TO be paroIed, the
former 20 retain their side arms. horses and personal
property. They will be escorted beyond our lines,
and furnished with 3 days ratIoDs from our stores.
Gen. Logan > division marched into the city at IL
o'clock and at noon Lieut. Col Strong hoisted The
Stars and Stripes over the Courthouse. Gen. Logan
is appointed commander of the post. We have taken
over - 900 prisoners, besides 1000 nOnconbatants,
lU2 field pieces, 30 siege guns, and 1900 stand of
arms, besides ammunition. locomotives, cars, q few
stores, and 81 stand of coIors. Among the prison
ers are Lieut.-Gen. Pemberton. Maj Gems. Stevenson,
Smith. FOrney and Bowen, IA brIgadier generals,
aui ABOUT l5U cOlOuels-
There are $500 men in the hospital, half of whom
rs wounded Only IL 600 of The garrison reDOrtet
able for du y. The stock of provisions was almost
exhausted and for four days they had been eating
mule he-h. OF ammunition tor the neavy guns they
had i fair supply, but in 6eld aud musketry were
short Eight percussion caps to the man was all
they had left. Sugar. molasses and rice we're all the
supplies they had left, with a little ungrOund corn.
Inc capitulItiOn was caused by destItutIon and
physicIl prOs.rItIOn, FASTENED by expectations that
our forces would storm the place to-day. IL Is adj
mitted by all that the rebels made a most gallant
defense and the terms made are understood TO be q
Concession by Gen Grant to their bravery, as well
as to great public economy.
Stuart's Cavalry Raid stopped.
WAsHINGroS, July 1O-Nieade's and Lees armies
were At last accounts but Eve or six miles apart, aud
skirmShss between the outposrs occurIe ell to day.
From letters recently received here, il was learned
BY Gen. Meade that Stuart was preparing TO make
one Of his customary raids on our rear, to cut off
traiuaSand prevent Communication with Baltimore
and Washington. Gen. Gregg, with a division, was
ordered TO advance from the extreme right and in
tercept him. Taking two brigades and a battery,
he proceeded TO accomplish his mission. He met
Stuart two miles from our lines, already on his way
to execute his designs. Gen Gregg charged the
Abels, aud was at hrst repulsed. He rallied his
meu and again charged. routing Stusrt's force. who
left his dead and wounded on the field in his nasty
retreat Among the killed were two Majors. Our
loss vas from 80 to 40 killed and wounded.
Another letter from headquarters says Gen
Aieads movements are energetic, and he may decide
70 cross the river IN pursuit OF the rebels should they
ESCAPE from this side
Rumors rife here that Beauregari has passed
down the Shenandoah, with 10000 men to reinforce
Lee.
Lee Crossing his Army.
special dispatch TO the Tribune, from the head
quarters Amy of the Potomac, on Friday, the 10Th,
says \ vigorous artillery AMI cavalry fight took
place this morning over Anrietsm Creek, prepsrsto-
~ 10 the great expected conflict. The cavalry and
artillery OF Buford's aided by Fitzpatrick. attacked
me left flank II EWell and ~dislodged him last even