Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-07-18

DATES TO JULY g.

New York, July 6.-Fortress M0nt0t
dates Of the 4th say Gen. Getty 10 q lont
way from the White House on the Pamtnkey
constantly sending in prisoners. This cor
respondent says that while . small force made
feint to advance on Richmond. Gen. Din
sent heavy force in another direction, which
will strike a stunning blow at Lees army
It has destroyed the bridges Of the Virginis
Central Railroad over South Anna, proven
ting the transportation of reinforcements tc
Lee.
Philadelphia, July 6.-Dispatches from
the Army Of the Potomac says the Union
forces from Cumberland are advancing Ia
strike thu rebels rear.
Cairo, July 1.-THE steamer Silver Moon
arrived from below. At three o'clock on the
morning Of the Fourth, Price and Marina.
duke with $4,000 men made furious attack
on Helena, Ark, where Gen. Prentiss waa
entrenched with 5000 Illinois and Missouri
troops. The fight lasted some hours and
the little garrison maintained it's ground
bravely and successfully. Presently force
of about 1000 rebels found an entrance to
our works and went in to occupy Helena.
They were quickly closed in by our Western
boys and nearly every man captured, killed
or wounded. Following up this success
with rapidly, Price and the remaining force
was driven of with considerable loss.
The SLIDER Moon brought Up 756 rebel
prisoners captured in the fight, among them
60 line officers. .,.
Harrisburg, July S.-Gen. Couch has re.
ceived information that Lee would occupy and
hold Maryland Heights until his army could
cross the Potomac.
Baltimore, July THE iron bridge is 80
nearly destroyed it will be inpracticable for
tho retreating rebels to cross it. Portions Of
the rebel army passed through South Noun
tain. The pontoons are all destroyed and
Fitzpatrick is after the rebels sharply. The
enemy is reported to have built bridge across
the Potomac above Mayport. if SO, their main
force may ascape. ts
New York, July IA special dispatch to
the Times from Gettysburg says the reports
from the front are cheering. Our forces are
close upon the enemy. Important results are
expected to night. Gregg reports the rebels
going to Greencastle. instead of Chambers
burg. The rebels are abandoning their
wounded along the line Of retreat officers as
we'll as privates.
Yesterdays Baltimore american says every
available man in Baltimore aud Washington
was being hurried to Frederick to intercept
Lees flying and demoralized troops. Anoth.
pr battle is looked for to day, which will be
final IA Meade's forces have been reinforced
until hs now has more than double Lees
army.
Baltimore, July 7.-The Anser;can's cores.
pendent says. Lee will push rapidly for the
river and try to place his army on Virginia
SOIL and regain the confidence and prestige
they lost on this side Of the line. Comparing
various estimates, we think the prisoners will
reach from 5000 to 10000. TO this number
should be added stragglers. wounded and do.
serters. whom it is reported. are already being
gathered up by thousands. The rebel loss
in killed and wounded will not probably fall
below $4,000 or 10000, which will swell the
total number to the sum of $4,000. one.third
Of the men Lee brought over the Potomac.
OF prisoners. we lost none. except a few
officers Lee carried off 5000 Of our men and
paroled them. but the parole was inefficient,
because, under terms of the cartel, Meade r..
fused to agree to it. Lee then sent them to
Couch who did not recognize their parole.
Harrisburg, July Rebel srmy is now
concentrated near Williamsport. Reports
state that heavy artillery firing has been heard.
Whether skirmishing to feel their position or
serious engagement is not known. The
final and decisive battle of the campaign will
no doubt take place there.
New York, July THE Heralds dispatch
of last night, says the rebel gunboat Dragon
came down james river with flag of II nee,
having on board Vice President Stephens and
Commissioner Old. They represent that they
had important letters from Davis to Lincoln,
and requested permission to proceed 10 Wash.
ington in the Dragon to present them in per-
son. Admiral Lee having no authority to do
this, telegraphed to Washington. A special
Cabinet meeting was called this morning to
consider the matter No decision was arrived
at and the Cabinet adjourned till tomorrow.
Lee was instructed to find out the object Of
their mission, If possible; meanwhile the
tug turned around and steamed up the river.
The President has decided that he cannot
grant them an interview.
Harrisburg. July S.-Telegrams received
to-day via Loudon and Bedford, show that
Lee 10 between South Mountain and Hagsrs-
town, and will select place between Hagsrr.
town and the Potomac to give Meade battle. a.
il seems impossible for him to reach Virginia
Imboden has force Of about 10000 men At
Williamsport. protecting the rebel trains,
which are crossing ~ fast a. their limited
means will allow.
It 10 raining in torrents, and the food will
destroy any poontoons.
Meade aud Couch are moving ~ rapidly
a. the roads will allow.
General Meade stated that the rebel loss IL
from $4,000 to $4,000 men aud 60 pieces Of
artillery.
Baltimore, July 6.-Nsarly 1000 rebels