Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-08-13

, and full of fight The people Of Wash
7 ingto2 are reported much alsrned for The
r safety OF their town
New York, August 4.-The Richmond
Dispatch OF August /, received at For,
Monroe, contains the following:
AS q partial relief from the unwelcome
news which we have been receiving from
the South, we have now the intelligence
that our forces have gained decided vic
tory in Louisiana. lie President yester-
day received a dispatch from 1t. Gen.
Hardee, stating that Gen. Dick TAYLOR
had al engagement with the enemy under
Gen. Banks, and that ne bad completely
routed them, capturing 5000 prisoners.
The Dispatch publishes news received
from Weldon and Godsboro, n. G. an
nouncing that the federal forces had been
repulsed near Fort Branch or Jackson on
tue Roahoke river and had returned to
Plymouth.
The Dispatch says the bridge over the
lar river on the Wilmington and " eldon
railroad, burned by the Yankees, has been
rebuilt and trains are passing over it, and
freight is received and sent over the road
as usual.
| Passengers by the Petersburg train yes.
terday report all quiet at Weldon.
| Leavenworth, August 4.-The Robert
campbell, from the mountains, where she
las been with Government supplies, has
arrived here. Passengers from the upper
Missouri report the Sioux Indians as very
desperate, and say there is no place where
white man is safe.
The Campbell grounded near the mouth
OF the Yellow Stone. The Indians on the
Dank made signs OF friendship, and the
captain sent boat with six men ashore,
when, just as it was landing, the Indians
hred Oh them, killing three and woundiug
one. The crew OF the Campbell returned
The ire, with what effect is unknowu.
The steamer Hone was boarded BY the
Indians, and robbed Of all they wanted
The steamer Belle of Peoria was aground
and it is feared the Indians would burn
her, as the RIVER was foil OF canoes.
The Government had taken possession
OF the Nellie Rogers and ShreUeport light
drsft vessels, TO transport supplies. The
steamer Sam Gatty was at Fort Randall.
loaded with supplies, but can neither move
up or down.
Ii is thought the expedition against the
Indians this season will prove failure on
account of low water.
Washington, August 4-Spec al to the
Post. Direct adcces from the front say
that the army of the Potomac is inactive
and is likely to remain so for some time to
come.
The first installment of conscripts reach
ed the camp yesterday and from 200 to
800 are expected daily.
The rebel army lies between the Kappa
hammock and Rapidan rivers. Lee being
at Culpepper.
Burroughs for 20 and 80 days have
been granted by Gen. Meade.
The draft in this city was resumed to-
day. There was go disturbance. Among
the persons drafted are eight from the
office OF the Chronicle, and the pastor of
the Catholic church in the Sd ward.
Baltimore, August 4.-The Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad will certainly be re-
opened there by the 9Th inst. for passen-
gers and freight. Bills of lading with the
usual guarantees will be issued to NOR
morrow. The line is now free from the
enemy and fully guarded by the Union
forces.
St. Johns, N. F., Aug. 4.-The steam
ship Pacific went ashore on the morning
of the Sd, near the Trepassy. No partic
ulars yet received.
Wheeling Aug ust 4-The West Virginia
Legislature il JOINT session to day elected
W. 81. Wiley of Morgantown, and P. G.
Van Wrinkle of Parkersburg, U. S. Sena-
tors, the former on the 1st ballot and the
latter on the 9th ballot.
Cincinnati, August 4.-The Kentucky
| Qlpotlnpo l., L..
from. Clay and Smith are elected to Con-
gress certainly.
Louisville, August Affection returns
from all parts OF Kentucky indicate that
the Union victory is splendid. Portions
O: the State considered doubtful give large
majoritles for the Union ticket.
Memphis, August O. Col. Hatch has
driven Richardson's band of guerrilas,
about 1000 strong, down into Mississippi,
and has turned his attention to Gen. Pill
lows forces, who are in the neighborhood
of Paris, Tenn. Pillow is reported to
| have crossed the river at Paris, on Sunday
last, with six regiments.
One OF Gen. Dudge's scouts who left
Tuscumbia July 25tk, has arrived at Coz
rinth. He reports that Roddy has sent all
his baggage and stores towards Rome, Ga,
but remains in Tuscumbia valley with
most OF his force. He also reports that
nearly halt the Alabamians in Bragg's
army have deserted, taking their arms,
and are In the mountains refusing to 90
! back.
Lieut.. Davenport of the Goth Mssissip-
pi regiment, lett Johnston's army three
days ago. aad reports Johnston with the
! bulk OF his army at Meridian. Part of it
| Is under orders to go to Mobile. They
were entirely ignorant of Grants move
| ments.
Washington, August 4.-The draft in
five out OF seven wards In this city has
been completed. 1t embraces 5000 whites
and 6lS colored men. Among the drafted
are three clergymen, as many members of
the city council and several telegraph oper.
ators and printers, lawyers and representa-
tives of all classes of business.
A party of drafted men attempted yes
terday to- escape from the city but were
unprecedented as deserters.
Advices from the army of the Potomac
say that the enemy yesterday sent a recon-
noitering party toward the Rsppahannock,
in the direction OF Kelly's Ford.
Information has been received that
guerilla parties scour the country between |
the Rappahannock and the Potomac,
south of the Occoquau.
Fort Monroe, August 4.-The Norfolk |
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