The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-06-16
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them against any possible advance.
FRIDAY.
Washington, june II.
An official telegram from the yicin-
| lily Of Vieksburg, received here today |
states that the rebels in a small force
attacked MilIiken's Bend and Young
Point, on the 9th inst. but were de |
cisively repnlscd nj both points.
The colored troops, AT the former
place, at first gave way. but upon
hearing that those Of their number
who was captured were killed, they
rallied with great fury, aud routed Ihe|
enemy.
Adsices up 10 the 4tl inst, hase|
been received from Port Hudson.
Everything there looks favorable I'D
our final success.
Washington, June II.
Affairs along the front Of The army
Of The Potomac remain is At the last
adviccs,
The enemy, rs wen as our own
troops, maintain their original lines of
battle below The town. Occasionally
a gun is heard, aud some scattering
shots from he skirpisiers.
Washington, June II.
The following official telegram was
received this afternoon
Poolsvlllr, June IL.
The rebel cavalry came across the
river this morning at day break, about
$50 strong. They dashed rapidly Up
TIE town path, driving in our patrols
and attacked c.. !, Of The 9th Michi.
gan cavalry who were on picket duty
at Seneca.
Our forces gradually fell back. pur-
sued by The enemy 10 within three
miles Of PoolsyilIe. The enemy then
retreated TO Seneca, burned the camp
Of the Michigan company, returned
down the tow path, and re-crossed the
river.
We lost 4 men killed, and one bad
~ wounded The enemy left on the
field one Lieutenant and one man
killed.
New York, June 10.
A C0rinth dispatch Of The I'd, in The
Cincinnati papers, states that heavy
reiniotcenenis are reaching Johnston
from Savannah aud Charleston, and
two entire divisions from Bragg have
gone to his aid. Two Of Van Dorn's
brigades haze been transferred TO Mis-
sissippi aud one to Columbus.
Cincinnati, June 10.
Gen. Carriers forces which for some
weeks have been guarding be bank of
the Cumberland, crossed the river yes
lerday, and drove the rebels under
Pcgram, out Of Monticello.
The Commercial has adyiccs from
Vick.burg through an officer. The
condition Of affairs there was fayora-
BILE.
The troops we're impressed with tue
idea that Vicksburg must fall and have
no iJea OF failure.
The total loss since crossing the
Mississippi will not exceed 1000
e.TVuuAy
Washington, June IL.
The Warrenton junction colies-
ponden Of The Washington Inquirer
says Gen Snart's official despatch was
captured by Gen Greggo command.
II contained a large number Of bis Of
fetal orders, the number Of bis troops.
and their governments dispatches
slowed the design % engage in oilen-
siye operation.
Cincinnati, june IL.
4 spirited engagement took place
AZ Monticello, KY, on the 10Th inst.
Col. Kautz lad driven the rebels from
/ Monticello, and was falling back iow-
ards the Cumberland river, when the
rebels rallied in force and attacked our
rear guard. Our forces retreated
slowly. Reinforcements subsequently
came 10 their relief, when desperate
hand 10 hand conflict ensued, lasting
Two hours. and resulting 10 ihe defeat
Of the rebels. Our ioss Wis 80 killed
and wounded.