Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-07-11

works and went in TO occupy Helena. They
were quickly closed upon by determined force
of Western boys and nearly every man was cap
tured, killed or wounded. Following up this
success with rapidity Price and the remaining
force were driven off with considerable loss
Prentss gives the following estimate OF bis
loss 100 killed and wounded. Rebel loss not
known but admitted by prisoners to be severe
The SiiUer Noon brought up 726 Cnoederate
prisoners captured in the fight, among them be-
ing sixty line officers.
New YORK July 6.
The City of Washington, from Liverpool June
oath, has arrived. Robuck and Lindsey, of the
British Parliament had an interview with Napo-
leon who assured them that his views regarding
the American war were unchanged. He desired
again to interpose his offices.
PHILADELPHIA, July 7.
Dispatches say Fitzhugh Lee, with three brig
ades of rebel cavalry, was at Greencastle at 2
p. m., 10 day. The rebels are seeking ford on
the Potomac, but wR be checkmated at every
point. 1t is believed that Pleasanton is opera
ting successfully on rebel left. A fight between
FZhugh Lee aud Gen. Perce's forces, near Mer-
cersburg, was continued till 8 o'clock tonight,
at which time our forces maintained their ground.
Pleasanton will be up to morrow and give Lee
battle
A dispatch dated Hanover May 9th, says our
cavalry is still harrassing rebel rear. Lee en-
deavoring to gain position in South Mountain
Gap.
The Press dispatch from Gettysburg yeser-
day says the l2ih Corps was Fastening to Will
Transport to cut off rebels, where the Enquirer's
dispatch dated Carlisle, yesterday, says they are
massing. Sedgwick 10 in their rear with $4,000
fresh troops.
HARRISBURG, July T.
Gen. Couch has intelligence considered relia-
BILE that Lee intends to occupy Maryland Heights
until he can GROSS the Potomac.
A Baltimore dispatch of to day says the rebel
Ged. Ewel died yesterday from wounds received
at Gettysburg. Another states that rebel army
passed Greenwood on Sunday noon. The iron
bridge at Frederick, Md, is so nearly destroyed
as to be impossible for retreating rebels Por-
tions Of rebel army passed through South Noun
tain Gap, but Potomac was highest there. Pom
toons destroyed, and Kilpatrck's force pressing
them sharply
New YoRK, July T.
A Times special from Gettysburg says reports
front are very cheering our forces close on ell
emy and important results expected by night
Yesterdays Baltimore american says every avail
able man in Baltimore and Washington is being
hurried TO Frederick. Another battle is antici-
pated to-day, which will doubtless be final, as
Meade has been reinforced by Couch, Schcnct
and Heintzelman, and his force is nearly double
that of Lees.
The Baltimore American'S Frederick CORES
pondent says Pleasanton's cavalry is on their
flank Buford, Gregg and Fitzpatrick miles in
front of here, and our advance Infantry column
where it ought to be. Prisoners reach 5000 to
10 900, and to this should be added stragglers,
wounded and deserters, which being gather
ed up by hundreds Their total loss is 20,000
HARRISBURG July s.
Indications are that whole rebel army is at
WiIliamsport our army near there. Heavy ar
tllery firing is heard, aud it is believed that the
most decisive contest of the present campaign is
going on.
New YORK. July g.
A dispatch received last night says on the 4th
the rebel gunboat Dragon with flag of truce,
came down James river with Vice President Ste
phens and commissioner Ould on board. They
represented that they bore important letters to
President Lincoln from jeff Davis, and request
ed permission to proceed to Washington to pre-
sent letters in person Admiral Lee having no
authority, telegraphed to Washington A spe-
cia Cabinet meeting was called this morning
No decision. Meeting adjourned until tomor-
row, aud Admiral Lee was instructed, if possible,
to ascer rtdih OBJECT OF mission. In the meantime
the ambassadors steamed up the river without
explaining. The President has since decided
that no Interview could be granted-oommuni-
cations must be received through ordinary chan
nels. A gentleman just from Richmond says
great CONSERVATION prevails there. 1t was fear
ed Lee would be cut off and Richmond captured.