The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1863-07-01
A Summary Of Important War News.

Rear Admiral Foote died in New York, on Fri
day night last.
The Richmond Dispaicl Of the 23d says that
heavy force Of Unionists had landed at come point
on the York Rivor.
Tho Richmond Dispotcl of the 23d says il is
thought that Vicksburg must fall without the inter
position of a miracle.
Rosscrans army, with the exception of one di
vision, commenced moving on wednesday night
last.
1t is reported that forty sail vessels were de-
stroyed by pirate steamer of Cape Sable, ON the
2tth and 18th ult. Several large vessels were de-
stroyed.
Matters in Monroe county, Indiana, are getting
serious. Col. Biddlc, who has four companies
there, has asked for reiniorccments and section
Of artillery. The resisters are said to number
1900.
Major Wilson, with detachment of the 18th H.
nois Cavalry, surprised and routed the First Miss.
Cavalry near Mechanicsville, IazOO county, Miss,
few days since, killing and wounding quite a
number.
All the forces moving into Pennsylvania are ac-
companiod by long trains Of empty wagons. They
have il all their own way in the valley, and are
doubtless getting large supplies of forage, provis-
ions, horses and cattle.
An expedition in General Dir's command has de-
stroycd AN important railroad bridge on the South
Anna river. The expedition also captured a rebel
General Lee, mt the one who is invading Mary
land, a colonel and nine captains and four leuteu-
ants and n large number Of horses and mules.
A dispatch to the New York Tribune says there
is no longer any doubt about great battle to be
fought in Maryland or Pennsylvania. 1t is sufI-
cicut to say that the movements of our army have
boon made with prOmptitude and rapidity and feel
ings of confidence prevail.
The Washington Republican says it is certai l
that Lees whole force is North Of tho Potomac
EXal iei in IpnOgfrppt ig bptWppu
BoonesborO and the Pennsylvania line, Hill near
Antietam, accompanied 10y Lee, and that Hooker il
Just wbcrc he ought 70 be.
Prisoners report that Ewcll has ~ regiments
of infantry 5000 cavalry and 29 pieces of artillery.
Six thousand men with cannon were sent to Mer-
cersburg, half of which went to McConnelsburg.
II is reported that lIooker's right wing is in the vi
cnity Of Hagerstown.
The notorious blockade running steamer, Herald,
was sunk on the night Of the llth, while trying to
get past our fleet off Charleston. Several broad
sides were poured into her at distance of only 300
yards. 1t is claimed that the blockade of Charles
ton is now perfect
A squad of rebel guorras made bold dash ON
Sunday last, crossing the Potomac about twenty
miles above Washington, and capturing wagon
train near Rockville, Maryland. 1t was supposed
they were making for the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road, for the purpose OF cutting OF communication
between Washington and the North. Their stay in
that quarter will, of course, be brief
Discomfort with rebel tyranny is increasing in
North Carolina. II is said the State troops are to
be sent beyond its borders, and replaced by South
| Carouians and Cieorgians by order of JEFF DAVIS
This arrangement will not tend to calm the popu-
lar feeling Dcserters and fugitive cOnscripts still
hold out in camps against the rebels in Union parts
OF the State.
NEwBERN, n. c., advces of the l7th confirm
the previous rumoTs Of strong Union organizations
| in the mountain regions of Western North Carolina
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