Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-07-04
LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE.
DArHs 10 JUNE a.

NAANS Az OSAsS Sss
Harrisburg. June 19.-The excitemen,
here has subsidized, and business has been par.
TALLY resumed.
New York, June 19.-Ths chip Groom
Point, Capt. Hill, from New York, April 9th
for San Francisco, was captured and burned
By the pirate alabama, on May 18th. She
was insured against capture for $50, 900, prin.
cipally in Boston.
Washington, June 20.-In the fight be.
tween our cavalry and Fitzhugh Lees divis.
ion, on the 18th, the rebels were driven back
five miles. Our wounded arrived at Fairfax
Station last night.
The boat this morning brought a number
Of stragglers from Stafford Court House. who
left there on Wednesday, at which time nc
rebels were known to be in that vicinity.
Our cavalry engaged in the fight at Aldie
were under command Of Col. Xiii patrick the
rebel cavalry was composed Of q portion Of
Fitxhugh Lees brigade. The rebel force Of
cavalry and mounted infantry were in the di
rection of Smokers Gap, and reached Aide
two hours before our forces arrived at that
point. The rebels getting warned Of Kill
patrick's approach, posted themselvee in com
handing positions, with mounted sharp. shoot.
ers. A division charged the rebels and drove
them through the town. The rebels made a
stand on the other side of tho town. Here
desperate charges were made on each side al
trrnate, and tho fight waged furiously for sew.
eral hours. with varying success, the rebels
gaining sons advantage, when reinforcements
came up. which turned the fight in our favor
The rebels were routed and fell back to Gen
Stewards cavalry, who. it is said by prisoners
were advancing through Aldie with view Of
making a new raid.
McConnelsburg. Pa. June ia detach'
ment of Jackson's mounted infantry entered
this place this morning. The rebels opened
all tile stores and helped themselves to every.
thing they could carry of. The town was
taken by surprise no one could escape, and
many Of the citizens fell into rebel hands
The rebels drove away about $4,000 worth Of
cattle. One rebel, while trying to capture .
horse, was shoot-sl,ooter unknown. His
company threatened to burn the town but did
not do it.
Murfreesboro, June l9.-Gen. Forrest il
reported to b. dying from wound at Spring
Hill few days ago.
Washington, June 20.-Richmond dis
patches says that Vallindigham WINS at Will
mington, N. G.. on his way to Nassau.
Memphis, June 10. ola Cairo. june co.
The steamer Imperial brings official dispatches
to the 18th. On Sunday our army opened a
vigorous fire. both artillery and musketry,
along the whole line, and kept it up must ol
the day. At night it was furious, but with
out much effect. They had placed two NOR.
tars out of reach Of our guns and sharpsl,oot
ers, from which they fred one hundred shells
at our troops. but only wounded two or three
men.
Boston. june 22.-Letters from the feet
blockading Charleston, ssys on the evening Of
the 18th. the rebel batteries on Morris leland
opened fro on the troops on Folly Island
The Pascsee and Gen. McD0soxgh steamed
up to within good range Of the rebel batteries
and poured in deadly fir. from their heavy
guns. The Federal batteries on Folly Island
also opened fire, and for thee hours shot and
shell fill thick and fast. The rebel shot fel
short, while those from our batteries urst il
the midst Of the rebel batteries. The firing
lasting until sunset, result not know. III.
same night the whole bay and shipping were
illuminated by an extensive coEaagration al
Charleston.
Charleston, Mass. june 22.-The schooner
Juliet arrived the afternoon. She reports
that she spoke the schooner Florence of Glou
ccster this morning, 40 miles off Charleston
light house. having on board $50 prisoner,
from the pirate brig 7acosy. which took tn.
Florence yesterday and ordered her to New
York with the prisoners. The Tdcosy tool
and burned six schoonsrs yesterday, belong
ing 10 Gloucester. also three ships.
Monocacy, Nd. June 22d.-A special to ths
Philadelphia Pre's says. messenger ha: JUS
arrived from Maryland Heights.-hs thinks
the place is strongly defended. The nearest
rebels are arc at Little Antistam. about si1
miles from Harper's Ferry.
Baltimore. June GA body of cavalry
belonging to COUGHS command. entered
Frederick yesterday, and drove the rebels
out. New York. june 22.-A Chambers
burg dispatch says says, detachment Of th'
lot New York cavalry had = skirmish OF
Monday with the rebels. ten miles thin side O
Grpencastle. Pennsylvania.
A special dispatch from Harrisburg, datet
last night. says that there 10 no doubt that thu
enemy il Purifying Hagrrstown. and tho the,
hold the country between Hagerstowu ant
williamsport. with At least corps. probabl,
Ewplls.
The enemy re-entersd GreencastltA Pa. af
tor . skirmish with our cavalry.
Harrisburg. june 23.--News from Pitts
burg shows that great excitement exists there
The rebels are reported forty miles distant
The enemy occupied Chambsrsburg this NOR
ming. :.
Baltimore. June 22.-Ihe AHerscas Of tut
morning, informs " that no rebels had I'D
vaueed on this place yet. The nearest ap
proach Of rebel cavalry was the arrival Of [