Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-08-06

that the United States will not permit the
fitting oQt of vessels If war in British ports
10 prey III on our commerce and that if ii
Is allowed to proceed, We shall not hest
tate to so into British ports to capture
such vessels. If this be war. England
must make the most OF it. In a little
while, all principal Southern ports from
Virginia TO Texas will be garrlsoned with
Union troops, and our whole navy, except
what may be required to keep open the
navigation OF the Mississippi, will be lib
eratedtor operations against a foreign
toe. There are indications that the Brit.
ish government will take d sensible view
OF the course, and avoid any collision with
Us, but If it should not, we shall unques-
Cionably hane a foreign war upon our
hands without delay.
New York, July 29.-The Charleston
NeTcury'S account OF the late attack on
Fort Wagner, admits that our forces held
a portion OF the Fort under most CALLING
fire. The rebels captured over 200 pris-
oners, including few negro troops, and
buried over 600 of our dead. The rebel
loss is estimated at one hundred. The
rebels state that the bombardment was
terrific, but their men were amply pro-
tected by bomb proofs.
The Atlanta Contederacy of the 25d
state that the city is preparing to defend
ltsel from an anticipated attack by Rose
crans.
Rebel dispatches dated "Morton, Mis-
sissippi. July 81" state that there is
no change in affairs to-day. The enemy
issbusily engaged in tearing up the rail.
road track between Brandon and jackson.
They burned the depot at the latter place
last night Grant is preparing to tall
back as there is no water in his front.
Our army has gone into permanent camp.
Grant is reported as shipping troops
down the Mississippi river for the purpose
of attacking Mobile.
1t. Gen. Hardee has arrived and taken
command under Johnston. Pemberton's
corps will be reorganized immediately and
placed in the field.
The Herald has the following from the
Rappahannock, dated on the 9th: Our
tofce now occupies the north bank of the
RappahannOck river, near the station for
tiications erected by Gen. Pope to screen
our pickets from the enemy's observation
Their pickets, mounted and dismounted
are in plain view, and cavalry patrol their
beats within short carbine range. The
river at this point is not tordable for 9
large force, although it would be possible
for small body OF cavalry to cross. Ii
is stated by rebel prisoners that Stuart nc
longer commands the rebel cavalry, but
has been assigned to al infantry corps
Il ha, hO, IaA IN, ~.
Fitz Hugh Lee.
Cincinnati, July 29.-The following in.
formation was received at headquarters
last night: Col. Pegram, with between
1900 and 1000 men, crossed the Cum
berland river a day or two since, anC
moved North towards Richmond. He
was in the vicinity of that place at last
accounts. The prevailing opinion here il
military circles is, that when Pegran
started, he was not aware Of the capture
of Morgan, and contemplated assisting
him to escape. The disposal of our forces
in Kentucky is such as will make it i'm
| possible for him to either advance much
| further or escape.
| Cincinnati, July 26.-A special to the
! Commercial, from Lexington, KY, saw
{ the rebels this morning attacked cur torcs
at Richmond, consisting OF small detach
ment under Col. Saunders. After an hour
severe fighting, our troops were compelled
to fall back to the river, badly cut up
The rebel force was estimated at 2,5OC
and six guns. They are supposed to
the advance of Bragg's army.
At the latest advices our troops hav
Eon IL
ington, the enemy closely following.
Martial law is proclaimed at Lexington
to-day. All able bodied citizens between
Is and 45 are ordered to report for duty
1t Is thought the city can be held agains
the rebels.
Rebel citizens report rebel force O
over Is, 900 moving in a northerly direc
ton via Grab Orchard.
Gems Garter and Gilbert's command
are in the rear OF the rebels.
Wilmington, Del, July 29.-One of Du
points powder mills exploded this morn
ing, killing two persons.
Philadelphia, July 29.-The draft in til
9TH ward was completed to-day. Anon
those drawn were Morris Harding, of tn
Philadelphia Enquirer, and five Telegram
operators of the American and Nations
lines.
New York, July 29.-The following
letter from an officer On board the Ch9r
peaoG, in Charleston harbor:
Charleston, July 29.-The Chippeao
has gained great credit for going neare
than any Of the other gunboats, and irin
faster, and making better shots, &c. Ye:
terday we were on the right of the woode
vessels, next to the Monitors. The rebel
gave US but very few shots giving mos
OF their attention to the Monitors, Ne,
1r0nsides and batteries. The gunboat
were at work from a. M. till after
P. M.
"The iron clads engaged the rebels q
q little after II o'clock. but our worl
was play compared with the charge in tn
face of the fire from forts Wagner an
Sumter. If the move had been mad
two, or even one hour earlier than it was
Fort Wagner would have been ours 8
this present moment. After they got il
it was so dsrk-so those say who live
to get out again-that the rebels fired Oh
rebels, Union troops on Union, Sumter
! guns killing as many rebels as it did o
our men, our batteries killing and wound
| ing as many friends as foes.
The carnage, for cannot call it any
thing else, was awful. Our loss was from
1000 to 1900 killed, wounded and miss
| ing.
1t is said that the Massachusetts 54th
regiment led the van and all but six Of
fcers wers either killed. wounded o.
taken prisoners. They fought very hard
Our men were in the fort some thing like
two hours and it was nothing but the
darkness, not being able to tell friend
from foe, that obliged them to get out