Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-08-08
THE WAR NEWS |!

stated by secesh sympathizers in the city, who
are usually we'll informed in regard TO rebel
movements, that Lees army will occupy its
former position south of the Rappahannock. The
destruction Of what remained Of the wbarves and
buildings at Aqua three days ago by the rebels
for the purpose of embarrassing as much as pos
sible the re-establishment Of base of supplies at
that place is another evidence of this determine
tion.
We have but few particulars of the battle on
Thursday at Harper's Ferry. A telegram to the
Philadelphia Inquirer says the result of the en-
gagement as repor ted here is highly encouraging.
The intention was to cut Lees army in two,
which was successful to the extent that Ewel's
corps has been entirely cut off from communica-
tion with Lee. 1t is reported that Winchester is
yet occupied by small body of rebels.
Rebel steamer Merrimac, built by British last
year. was captured by gunboat boquois, while at
tempting to run blockade at Wilmington.
The Charleston Mercwys account of the late
attack on Fort Wagner admits that our forces
held their position in the fort over an hour under
q most CALLING fire. Two hundred OF our men
ment was terrific, but men were amply protected
| by bomb-proos.
Rebel dispatches dated Norton Miss, lst, say
the Federas destroyed the dock between Jack
sou and Brandon Grant is reported shipping
troops down the Mississippi for the purpose Of
attacking Mobile. Pembertons corps will be re-
organized Immediately and placed in the field.
CINCINNATG, 29tb.-John Morgan, with officers
who were captured at same time, arrived here
last night One hundred and ffty.six Of his Of
ficers who have been confined for several days
have been sent to Johnson's Island, Lake Erie.
Lexington, KY, telegram says the rebels
this morning attacked our forces at Richmond,
and after an hours severe fighting the latter
were compelled to fall back to the Kentucky
river badly cut up. The rebels are said to mum
ber $500 with six guns At latest advices our
troops we're within five miles of Lexington, the
enemy closely following. Martial law has been
proc laimed and all able bodied citizens were Or
dered to report for duty. Rebel citizens report
rebel force of over Is 900 marching in a north
erly direction, uia Grab Orchard. A later dis
patch reports that the Federal troops are rapidly
concentrating, insuring the safety of Lexington
MEMPHIS, 27th.-Jackson advioes to July 25th
say that Shermans army left for Vicksburg after
the entire destruction of Jackson The State
| House and Governors mansion were the only
buildings left standing
CAIRO, 29h-A Jackson letter dated July
goth, says Col Bussey, chief of Sherman's cav
airy, has ust returned from an expedition to
Canton, at which place on the 18th he met 1000
rebel cavalry, driving them across Pearl river
after u severe engagement. Our forces then de-
stroyed the railroad bridge over Big Black, a
mile of trestle work. six miles of track of Missis
| sippi Central Railroad, seven locomotives. many
cars and thirteen large manufacturing establish
ments. They destroyed property OF immense
value to the COnfederacy.
CINCINNATL 30th-Yesterday morning Pegram
and Scott's forces, numbering $500, crossed the
Kentucky river and marched to Paris, where
they arrived yesterday afternoon and attacked
our forces. After three hours sharp engage
ment the rebels were repulsed aud driven away.
1t is thought they will make flank move on
that place. A large Union cavalry force is in
rear of rebels. 1t is believed the movement
against Paris is for the purpose OF destroying the
bridge there.
New York, 3Oth-A dispatch to the Times
gives the following dated Army of Potomac,
| July 10Th This army to day occupies procti-
! cally The same line it did two months ago. The
recent active movements must necessarily be toi-
! lowed by period of comparative inuction, during
which it Will be recruited and recuperated. For
the next month the cavalry will do most Of the
fighting. AS before stated Longsree's and
Hlil's commands, after passing Thornton's aud
Chester Gap encamped between Culpepper and
Gordonsville. Ewells command covered their
rear and flank by guarding the Blue Ridge
passes. The bulk of their corps is now moving
down the valley and detachments threaten our
lines Yesterday morning at o'clock our pick
cts were driven in near Carrsvllle. Indications
day are that our ouposts are liable to be
forced at any moment by superior demonstration
of rebels. There is but little sickness. The men
are more literally supplied with rations than
ever before. This taken with the recent Union
successes creates general good feeling in the
army. large number of officers have been de-
tailed to bring on the drafted men.
CAIRO, 30th.-Every thing is quiet in the He
lena region. Scouts report that Price, Holmes
and Marmaduke have gone to the defense of Lit
tie Rock, which is in danger from Blunt. Guer-
rillas are still committing depredatons in west
Tennessee, doing considerable damage.
VIcKsBURG, 26th.-Johnston is believed to be
making for Mobile rapidly. Sherman is encamped
on the Big Black. Considerable sickness is pre-
vailng here in consequence of the hot weather
| is believed here that Gen. llerron's Division
has gone to Mobile pia the river.
FOHTREss MONROE, 30th.-Gunboat Paul Jones
from Charleston harbor, 2Gth. reports that the
siege of Fort Wagner continued at the time she
left. Gen. Gilmore had succeeded in erecting
battery of heavy siege guns within one thousand
yards of the fort. Forts Sumter aud Johnson
on James Island, kept up continual fire on
our forces. Casualties average only about six
"a day. Passengers by Cosmopolitan report that
reniorcements for Gilmore had arrived and also
several 200 and 300-pounders Offensive opera
tions were being actively prosecuted Our entire
loss in the late assault, according to the official
report was l,5l7. The 54th Massachusetts (col-
orcd) was captured aud will not be given up.
We have few days later news from Mexico
One Of the Mexican newspapers in NapoeOn's
interest states that he will demand from Mexico
as compensation for the cost debt due France
only the cesson of the States OF Sonora, Sinaloa
and Lower California.
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