Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-06-06

camp equipments. ammunition, and large
quantity OF stores. The loss Of the rebels ii
Killed and wounded is awful. The prisoners
paroled are sent across the Yazoo river. On
Sunday, Gen. Grant directed an attack to bs
made on the upper batteries Of Vicksburg, and
simultaneously the gunboats commenced bonn
harding the water batteries ofthst place.
New York, May 25th.-A Washington sps.
cial telegram to the Times says the War De.
partment has issued orders requiring all aban-
doned rebel farms within Gen. Heinzlemans
districts to be put under cultivation byseoA-
trabands.
The Tribxne's telegram from Washington
the gath, says that DR.. Fritz, surgeon Of the
goth New York regiment. arrived yesterday
from Fredericksburg, where he was detained
to attend the woundrd-Gen. Lee having CIV
en- orders that so long rs ono Of the wounded
remained, some physician attached to bis
corps should stay to attend him. He says
the prices of provisions arr fabulous, and that
the rebels killed and wounded on the field
where Sedgwicks division fought outnum-
bered ours three to one.
New York, May 25-Gold decidedly low
er. opening at 1454 ard closing Mt 1420l423.
| New York. May 26.-The Worlds special
Washington dispatch says that private letters
from substantial citizens in Louisiana mem
ton that the State will willingly re.enter the
Union as soon as the armed hordes of the
comftderacy are driven from her BORDERS.
New YoRK. May 27.4A correspondent Of
the World, who has been a prisoner in the
Confederacy for three weeks. and just return
I'd, says that ut Atlanta, Columbus and other
places, he with other prisoners were greeted
with substantial evidences Of kindly feelings.
The solid men of the South were anxiously
asking what terms we can offer and what is
to be their fate. The impression is gaining
ground in the confederacy that we can outlnst
them and overrun their country. In relation
to the capture Of Col Straight's command the
CORR spondent says Straight fought until his
ammunition was exhausted and his animals
gave out. Forests loss was 5000. This
correspondent also says there are no forces in
| the interior of the eonfederacy. The rail-
roads are in bad condition. The strength Of
the rebel army may be set down at 100000
men, half of whom are in Middle Tennessee
and Virginia.
New York. May 27.-A special Washing
mored here, and l believe the rumor to b.
uuj tudt EIeuI ICuI6 UIo cutCItusuCu ~ tuO
Administration of an invasion by the rebels
into Pennsylvania. Gen. Schenk at Balti-
more is said to have communicated his frars
to the authorities at Washington and those at
Harrisburg and the rumor has spread.
The Times special correspondent says
dismtc, from Grant says he is perfectly con-
6dent of taking Vicksburg. but it must b.
done by investment and approaches. A week
may be consumed in its capture.
Murfreesboro, May 26.-Tho rebels ars
falling back again. The lines are open.
There are little or no forces on this side of
Duck river. Scout intelligence indicates that
the rebel force in the vicinity Of Tuscumbia
number $4,000 men. Of whom $4,000 are in
fantry and G.000 cavalry. Gen Forrest has
been made MajorG General and has gone with
his cavalry to Mississippi. Wheeler takes
his place st Columbus. Gen. Morgan has
charge of the line OIL the Cumberland river.
Two regiments Of rebels are left at Bridge
port, where they are strongly fortified.
New York. May 27-The impression pre-
walls that Stuart is concentrating large body
of his cavalry between Culpepper Court
House and Brady's Station.
Chicago, May 27.-A Cairo dispatch brings
news from 'Vicksburg to Thursday last. The
rebel batteries on the hill north Of the town
We're taken and turned on the enemy on the
evening Of the same day. The water bat
t-ries at the foot of the hill were captured at
the same time. On Friday morning Prmber-
ton sent fag of truce to Grant, offering to
surrender Vicksburg If he would allow the
rebels to lay down their arms and march out.
The offer was refused. Grant moved OIL his
work and the rebels were driven to the inner
Notifications. Gen. Logan is stationed at
Big Black river. Grant feels certain that he
will b. able 10 take care Of johnson. The
latter has only about 10000 men exclusive Of
what may b. received by way Of reinforce,
ments. Grants army is larger than is gen.
orally supposed. and quite numerous enough
for the work on hand. 1t stretches COM
pletely around the doomed city, our right
resting on the river. Vicksburg is full Of
women aud children. not only original inhab-
itants, but many have come in from the coun-
try for safety.
Chicago. May 2s.-A special dispatch from
Memphis says, the steamer Lunssnary. which
left Young's Point, near Vicksburg. has ar
rived. A passenger on board rsports that the
two outer works Of the enemy had bssn
taken at Vcksburg. leaving but one to take.
The rebels wers completely surrounded.
Grants army stretching entirely around the
city from river to river. Grant had captured
800 prisoners and 81 guns. field pieces.
jackson. Miss. had been destroyed. The
| Federal army that captured that city 10 now
acting a. reiniorcements for Grant At Vicks-
burg. ge Si.s
Cairo, May 27-Our latest dates from
| Shesman's Landing are to Saturday morning,