Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-07-03

Memphis, June 23d, via Cairo June 20--Of-
fetal information from Grants army 10 the goth,
has been received
Johnston is said to have withdrawn his troops
from across the Big Black, moving toward Clin-
ton.
About 1000 Texans attacked Lake Proyi-
dence on the 10Th, but were repulsed with hea-
Wy loss. The negro troops fought with despera-
ton.
Colonel Phillips with 200 cavalry, was at
tackled by 1900 rebel infantry and 900 caval.
ry, under Rockerford, on the Tallahatchic. The
fight was severe. Phillips lost killed and 80
wounded. He cut his way out, and came in
yesterday.
The rebels arc in force at Bonneville.
Generals Roddy, Bicycles, Chalmers and Raf-
flcs threaten our lines.
Troops are reported moving North from Oak
aloa
Stirring news may be expected from this sect
ion.
Cononel Mesner has Just returned from an
extensive cavalry expedition south from Lag
range. He reports of having broken up camp
under General George at Pamela, and destroyed
the Railroad bridge at Jockaway uestle work,
Just beyond q portion of the road from there
north. Then he crc ssed the Tnlahaiche and
pursued Chalmers beyond Coldwater on the
Helena road. Chalmers endeavored to cross the
Tallahachie at the mouth of the Coldwater,
where Misener killed fifteen or twenty of his
men, took forty prisoners and parolcd all of the
sick at Panola; brought away or destroyed all
heirarmy supplies, work shops, mills, tanneres,
dcpots, etc. Pressed within three miles of Aus
tin and commenced destroying an immense
amount of forage and subsistence. Took from
600 to 800 horses and mules, and 500 head of
cattle. Sent detachments northeast from Hele-
ma TO destroy or bring away all subsistence, for
age, mules, etc. We passed through five coun-
ties travelled two hundred miles, and crossed
three rivers
Chalmers had with him Summers and Blythe's
men, 900 strong with three pieces of artillery
The remainder of his force fled southwark =
Phillips destroyed all the ferries at Pamela and
Coldwater loss, one man killed and five woun-
ded
The fight at Tallahatchie was very severe
the combatants being within thirty feet of each
other.
The rebel commanders had arranged move
ment on our lines which had boen broken up by
this raid
Gen. Grerplesson made speech at Oxford
Mississippi threatening TO force into service ev-
cry man in the country accompanies are not or
ganized TO reinforce Johnston
The steamer Atlantic from Vicksburg on the
23d, came up this evening. Affairs in the rear
of ofVicksburg have not materially changed since
last news. The approaches had gained on the
rebel works, 4 wall of earth only few inches in
thickness separating the rebel and Union troops.
Though the position of the enemy within rcnd-
cred it unexpedient to enter at present, it was
expected a general assault would be opened
within few days. Rumors prevailed at Lakes
Landing that large force would move upon
Johnston, but up to the hour of the departure Of
he steamer, no troops had started upon such a
movement
Chicago, June 30.-A special from Memphis
,ft the 24th says the steamer New Kentucky
brings the following news:
Gen Logans division had taken an important
ort. He had mined and blown up one corner
IN Saturday, thus producing breach through
which he entered. The rebels fought with
-eckless courage, but were forced to yield. Gen.
Logan Lad already mounted two heavy guns in
he bandoned works.
Heavy firing is going on all the time.
Grant continues to contract his lines daily.
Gen. Logan has the inside position.
Memphis, June 29.-offical advices from
5rants army up to noon of the 25th, say every
hing is working favorably. The siege was be-
ng pushed vigorously.