The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-07-03

uanAcu Nv i0rce apparently moving on his
right. but really retreating, failed to move
his brigade rs far rs tho Fairfield road, and
tho enemy escaped. They threw away every
thing but their guns, strewing the country
win Their blankets and knapacks. Gen.
Rosseau pursued them 10 Fairfield, and tho
enemy retrcated thence to Tullahoma. Gen.
Reynolds in the meantime moved forward,
and tho next day occupied Manchester. tax.
Ing 80 prisoners, among whom are three off.
GERS.
On tho centre, ClaJborn's division was en-
eountcred at Liberty Gap, and severe en-
gagcment Of an hours' duration ensucd.-
Having accompanied the left. I can give no
details Of our loss, which Is ESTIMATED at 300.
The rebel loss is unknown. Col. Gowan, OF
the I'd Arkansas regiment, and Major Clay.
born, OF Chyborn's staff, were killed.
Millcr's and wallaee's brigades wcrochicHy
engaged. The loss of the former was heavy.
The loss Of the latter was light. Gen. Nil.
Ter was seriously wounded on the right.
a cavalry engagement, Of which have no
particulars, took place on the oath, between
Gems. Mitchell and Forrest, in which tho
former found himself outnumbered. Con.
Stanley went to Mitchell's aid and Forrest
retrcated. .....
Gen. Granger moved forward, finding
Folks corps, reported 5000 strong. in his
front. According TO orders, the right and
centric kept retired, and did not attempt TO-
push the enemy. As soon as Manchester
was taken, and the rebel right turned. the
centre rctrcated and Con. Granger remained
quiet, but the rebels finding us in Manches.
ter hastily evacuated Wartraco and Shelby
vile. sr-. 'sl..l.'.
Had not tho constant rains OF tho past
few days, and tho difficulty OF bad roads rc-
tarded our entire left, We should have sue
cceded in forcing Bragg from his line Of 70.
treat to Tullahoma. Hardce is on the War
trace, and Polk on the Shelbyvillc road
They will DO in front Of Tullahoma tonight,
assuming defensive position, and await tho
attack.
The Army of the Cumberland will tonight
be within reach Of them, and then Of what
will follow will DO silent.
Gen. Granger met with grand reception
from the loyal citizens Of Shelbyyille. Flags
foated from the buildings Of the citizens,
and men. women and children welcomed
with tears and shouts of joy the flag which
they had not seen for ten months, and tho
most cxtrayagant demonstrations Of JOY wero
made.
Gen. Granger captured 800 prisoner, 20
officers and 3 pieces Of artillery, and then
pushed on in pursuit Of the rebel train, nino
miles ahead.
600.
NEwBERN, N. c., June %.
As soon us intelligence Of Lees advance
reached Gen. Foster he. on his own response
bility, commenced making arrangements for
cmbarking all his available force for Fortress
Monroe, to be used by Gen. DIX in taking
Richmond or to assist in repclling the rebel
invasion, Us Gen. Dix might think proper
Our waters, since the reception of tho news,
have been black with moving mnsses Of troops
who have never been defeated, and loud arc
their cheers for their victorious leader, who
would givo his life for the present chance Of
leading them into Richmond.
MEMPHIS, juno %.
Official adyices from Grants army to late
dates say every thing was working fnyorably,
and the siege was being pushed favorably.-
800 OF tho 4th Iowa cavalry, in scout near
Bridgeport, Mich, had fight with 500 cav.
airy. Our forces lost some so, and ono how
ltzer. rasI
Gen. Sherman, on tho 2od, advanced to
meet Johnston. but could not find him. Ho
cannot muster 80, 900 men. At last accounts
most of these troops were between Canton
and Bridgeport.
pho yohota , ro nan L;p, doana~, "a ofr
interrupt navigation on tho Mississippi river
below Memphis. They have battery Of @
guns ut Catfish Point. opposite Grcenvillc.-
Marmaduko Is also using NIL his efforts 10
blockade tho river. These matters are re.
coiving prompt attention.
Scouts from Central Mississippi and Ala.
bama report tho feeling in regard to Vicks.
burg MS very responding, and that the rcpulso
IF Grants army is circulated frequently to
cheer the people up. I- - ="
Jackson, miss, papers say Grant lost TO-.
700 men in his assault on tho Goth, and that
Johnson was gaining advantages on Grants
rear. E Efls
Tho rebel Gen. Gohlson was cndcaroriny
% organize the State militia in Central Mis-.
'issippi, but with very poor success. Tho
people begin to believe tho Federal forces will
,oon occupy tho whole State.
JEFF. Davis has called on Alabama for 70.
700 additional troops to defend tho Stain
rom invasion, and tho Alabama papers ara
the advantages Of tho fonbicbco
liver for line OF defensive works.
Gen. Roddy, in front of Corinth, has been
reinforced by two brigades, and Thralb's ar.
t;lln~,, frN,., A lab 4
,ur raiders.
--....- WASHINGTON, July !.
Official officers from the army of tho Poto.
nae state that a portion OF our cayalry. un-
Ter Col. Fitzpatrick, had handsome fleht
yesterday with the enemy Is cavalry ut Habo.
'er. We captured q battle Gag. ono Lieut..
colonel, one captain and 43 priyates, and IL
II 90 Of the enemy were killed.
Letters Of to.day's date have been received
rom the Army Of tho Potomac, in which
he following facts arc stated: Our last move.
ncnls have been characterized by marked
willingness on the part OF the soldiers to
undergo any fatigue within tho bounds Of
human endurance. The rebels recently sent
'nly o small scouting or reconnoitering party
o tho vicinity Of Frederick. " 1N'l'
A portion Of our forces surrounded En-
netsburg en- Monday, and captured without
conflict battery, the only rebel iorco there.
The very best spirit prevails In tho Army,
nd the hope Of an early and decisive battle
8 tho prevailing sentiment Of the troops.
The portion Of Maryland occupied BY our
Army is tceming with rich agricultural pro-
ucts, afibrding large supplies. g5EA
The most friendly disposition is cvinced to-
rards US by inhabitants generally, and every
is taken 10 prevent wanton do