Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-09-05

names of fifty Of the gang. They are nso'
pie of Jackson county, who. are well kno-,
and have always been considered good Up;o.
men. Well informed men at Lawrence -.
of the opinion that Qnantrelrs men are m,;ns
" composed of p.roled prisoner. from Penn.
berton's army, with some Prices command
from the fact that they are much sunburned
from being long in the service.
New York, Aug. 25.-Spccials from W.,h-
ington, this morning, contain little nev..
A Morris Island letter to the Herald sav.
the appearance of Fort Sumter is not unl;Is
that presented by Fort Pulaski ON the eve.
ming of the first days fire. From 80 to 40
large holes could be seen on the face Of u.
works. The barbados of bricks COVERING
tho magazines and sand traverses have been
seriously damaged. Three days Of such
work will bring down Sumter on the head Of
her defenders.
Fort Monroe, Aug. 24.-Thc Richmond
Wig of the 2lst, says the loss Of vicks-
burg and failure at Gettysburg are the two
events of tho year which seem to render
highly probable long and almost intcrmina.
bic continuance of the war.
We want the aid of France. We are able
have peace. or power to work swift revenge
on our foul foe.
The Richmond Sentinel says, from the re-.
gion If the Rappahannock there seems to be
growing an expectation that collision be.
tween the two armies is drawing near All
accounts concur in representing our (thc rob
ely army to be in the very hest condition.
Fortress Monroe, Aug, 24.-Gov. Letcher
has ordered the rebel General Assembly Of
Virginia, elected in May last, to meet at
Richmond in extra session on Sept. I, for the
purpose of dcvising means for the public dc.
lenses. He says it will require extraordinary
excrtions on their part to meet the advance
ing large levies and additional Federal forces.
The steamer CITY Of Richmond from off
Charleston, Sunday noon, brings the follow.
ing news:
Fort Sumter's flag was shot away on Thurs
day. On Friday the bombardmcnt was con-
stantly kept up. The whole south end Of
the fort was demolished to the base. On
Friday morning niue breaches were discov-
cred in Wagner. Gregg and other batteries
fred at intervals. An expedition was being
fitted out to silence the James Island batter
les.
The Richmond Sentinel of to-day has the
following:
Important dispatches came from Charles
ton to the 22d. The fire of the enemies land
batteries has been kept up on Sumter, and
moro guns have been disabled. There is also
a heavy fire against Wagner and Gregg from
the feet and land batteries. Gen. Gilmore's
demand for the surrender of Sumter and
Morris Island, with threat to she'll Charles
ton in four hours from the delivering Of pa
pcrs at Wagner, was received and returned
this morning. Deauregard charges in reply
and the violation of the laws Of
war against Gilmore, and says if repeated he
will employ vigorous measures of retaliation
Up to this time the threat to shell the city
has not been executed
Charleston. Aug. 23.-On Sunday, Goa
shots were fred at Sumter. 4l9 struck in.
side or out. The cast wall is scaled and bat
tered and the parapets under it ruined. The
northwest wall and arches have fallen in.
The guns are all dismounted. The land bat
teries opened from the south and north on
Sunday, the monitors on the east and west
coming close up, the fire is very damaging.
The shot swept through the fort and the
shells wounded several officers, including
Col. Rhett, commanding. He is ordered to
hold on until relieved, or the place taken.
Col. Gaylord. of Wagner. is killed and sever
al wounded. % vessels are inside the bay,
the L0nsides. Gen. Gilmore sent
notice on Sunday that at IL o'clock to-mor-
row he would open on Charleston. In the
all non-c ombatants could leave.
Chattanooga. Aug. 22.-The Yankees
Smelling Chattanooga yesterday
without giving notice of their intentions. All
is quiet to-day.
Chicago, Aug. 25.-Gold in New York
this afternoon is 1921.
New York. Aug. 27.-The Port Royal
New South reports that the rebel steamer
Ererglade, with cargo of cotton and
large number Of passengers, including full
Of officers for the new rebel PR
ate at Nassau, attempted to run out at night
and was sunk near Tybee river, on the 22d
inst. The passengers were captured-all the
rest escaped.
Memphis, Aug. 27.-Grcat many planters
are coming in and taking the oath Of allegi.
ance. The Provost marshal's Office has been
besicged for weeks by them.
Gentlemen direct from Atlanta, Ca, say
Pembcrton left there a week since undtr
guard for Richmond. His army is now COM
manded BY Hardee.
Chicago, Aug. 27.-Cincinnati telegram
says Burnside's advance is within 80 miles
Of Knoxville. This was on the l4th. Buck
ner is said to be strongly fortifying that
point. 20. ..ss "a. ss
Kansas City, Aug. 27.-Quantrells men
have scattered throughout the border counties,
but are still being hunted by all available
troops in the district. Many Of them aban-
doned their jaded horses and took to the