New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-06-12

THE SIEGE OF VICKSBUP.G.
The WORK STEADILY PROGRESSING.
NEW POSITIONS GATED BY OUR TROOPS.
NEW DIFFICULTIES NET WITH.
Rebel Attack on Milliken's Bend.
The Enemy FuriOusly Repulsed by
the Negro Garrison.
In attack at YOung's Point also Repulsed
A FIGHT AT SATARIA.
ROUT OF THE Rec T. S &.
ep.eial pisrstch TO The y. Y. Tribune.


There has been no very considerable change In the
situat;on here for several dsys past. The siege is
regularly progressing. Our forces gain new positions
from day to day, only 10 find equal difficulties pre-
eentips themselves from other quarters. We are
mounting and advancing new large siege guns as fast
~ possible.
There are many indications that the Rebels are De-
coming in want Of both food and ammunition. All
deserers coming into lines, and there sre plenty
of them tell the ttory Of suffering and destiiu-
ton in Vioksturg. The women and children are
compelled to stay in caves TO avoid slaughter by
shells, and Of those in the caves come have been
slaughtered, q Circumstance of great horror.
have heard Of nothing new or startling from
Col. Johnston's gathering host. lie was at Canton
at last sdyices.
There has been some troabe along the River from
Lake Providence down TO within sight Of Nicksburg
The Rebels have approached and threatened our
post on the Louisiana shore At Millikens Bend.
Yesterday they drove all our forces to the rivers
brink, where they were saved by the gunbosis
There was considerable fighting for two days, the
loss on both sides being severe. Two or more col
cred regiments constituted the principal Union force.
The behavior Of the regiments in the fighting on
boib days is variousy stated some saying that they
fought heroicslly, others that they were inefficient
and cowardly. Our loss in killed aud wounded 10
estimated at 800.
At Youpgs Point, yesterday, within sight OF
Vicksburg. on the Louisiana shore, the Rebels ap-
peared in considerable force, TO the number Of 500
probably. We had nothing TO oppose them with
but rome 300 convaiescent soldiers, who were hur-
riedly armed and thrown into line. The Rebels
LINZ oF hot Int heir m
fropted by larger looking force than they expected
and having probably wholesome fear of&obosi'
before their minds, retreated 10 the woodsS There
was some litsle firing between piekets late In the
evening but nothing like an engagement, or even
skiTmisb. NocATiVE.
wAsHIxcroS Thursday, June II, 1863
The Government, has advices from Gen. Grants
army 10 the slh inst, when, according to the dit-
patches, "the siege at Vieksburg was s'esdiy and
satisfactorily progressing"
An unofficial telegram from the vicinity OF 'lcks-
bu,g received here to-day states that the Rebels in
sm,Il force attacked Millikens Bend and foungs
Point On the 9th instant but were deeisively re-
pulsed at both points. The colored troops at the
former place at first gave way, but upon hearing
tha, those Of their number who were captured were
killed they rallied with great fury and routed the
enemy. $500.
The following has been received here by mail
from Washington;
WARRINGTON Wednesday. June 10. 1863
Two DISPATCHES were received tonight from MAJ
Gen. Grant addressed 10 different gentlemen in high
official positions.
Tie DISPATCHES are dated Monday, oth inst--a
much shorter time 10 obtaining adyiees from Vicks-
bgrgh thsn heretofore.
An important fact 10 derived from them, namely:
that Gen. Grant was in communication with Gen
Banks az late as the 4th instant at which time Port
Hudson was closely invested.
Gen. Grant repeats what is already known or
believed, that Gen Johnston ia concentrating
troope with whom 70 operate against him, aud men,
tons report that three divisions are moving from
Gen Bragg 10 re-enforce Johnston. Gen. Breckin-
ridge is known 10 have joined him.
Vicksburg 10 still closely invested. The siege Is
progressing fayorably.
The tone Of the dispatches ia represented to be
such ~ 10 show that Grant fears neither the enemy
In bis front nor in his rear. He will protect his lines
ct all hazards.
presumed that be did not know at the date Of
his Telegram whether or not he was 10 be re-
enforced.
This information inspires increased hope and con-
6dence in the final success Of the siege.
CIscisSlrf Thursday, June ii, 1855.
No later news has been received from Vicksburg.
CHICAGO. Thursdsy. June II, lS63
special dispatch from Memphis dated the 9Th
inst ssys:
The steamer Luminsry from Young's Point at
p. M on Friday the 9Th inst, has arrived here with
Che following interesting intelligence:
Gen. Kmbal with a force Of 1900 men, was
sent 40 the Yazoo River TO Sataris, 80 miles below
Yszoo City, and arrived there the 4th inst. He
learned that Rebel force under Gen. Writ Albums
was not far Of, and lie Immediately marched 10 mee,
him.
At 10 g. m. on Thursday, 4th inst, he came up
with the pckets Of the enemy, when brisk fight
snsued, lasting 80 minutes. The enemy gave way,
and q total rout ensued.
Our loss was one killed and seventeen wounded.
Their loss in killed and wounded was considerable.
We captured 100 prisoners.
The Rebel forces were 1000 strong.
There is no percepdble change before the spemy's
works at Vicksburg.
Gen. Joe Johnston il sill reported as being on the
Big Black River endeavoring TO cross below the
bridge, with force Of %, 900 men.
Gen. Oserbans IL watching his movements with
sufficient force 10 Sheckmato any denomination
Johnston may attempt
There 10 a rumor in circulation that Gen. Pember-
ION has requested Gen. Grant TO permit the women
and children 10 Vcksbng 10 pass through the Union
hines.
Over 800 bead Of cattle and mules lave beer