Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-06-13
ILATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE.
Dates to June Sd.

Philadelphia. May 2o.-The Bulletin has
Murfreesboro dispatches Of dates to the fol-
lowing effect
We have reports from rebel source that
Pemberton repulsed six assaults on Vicksburg,
but they greatly feared the next one, which
was about to b. made.
The rebels also say that Gen. Loring cut
his way through at Haines' Bluff and escaped.
The fact of the matter is that whoever COM
handed the rebel forces at Hanes' Bluff
was cut off from communication with the
rebel forces at Vicksburg.
Washington, May 29.-1he latest informa-
ton from Vicksburg by the Government is
contained in an unofficial dispatch from Mem
phis, May 9th. which states that two boats
from Vicksburg had just arrived at Memphis.
A telegram says that no official dispatches
were received by these boats, but they report
that the attack on Vicksburg was progressing,
and that Grant WIS still gaining ground.
Chicago, May 2S.-1he rebel reports of
our rrpuse at VicksLurg seems to have been
correct The Memphis dispatches of the 9th
say the steamer ,SuNican. from Young's
Point, reports that last Friday, May 22d, the
Federal troops We're repulsrd at Vicksbury.
The next morning they retrieved their posi-
ton. AT one place it was necessary, owing
to the steepness Of the hill, to scale it with
ladders. Gen. Hovey led the assault. The
rebels rolled shells down the hill at the Fed.
erals which exploded among them, making a
fearful havoc. Further fighting was going
on when the boat left. The Federal losses
are said to be very heavy.
Correspondence dated on the field, Satur.
day night. pa, says. no fighting to-day.
The troops are resting from yesterday assault.
Our rrpuIse was complete at all points Of the
line. No doubts need be app'ehended as TO
our success. We are enrrnching and build
ing rine-pits. Cavalry have been sent to
Canton to ascertain Jolnson's whereabouts.
Murfreesboro. May 27-Dispatchts from
Grant arrived today, the tenor of which is
highly encouraging. The army was in excel
lent condition. considering the ordeal Of
marches and battles through which it had
lately passed. The General says the city is
completely invested. The enemy were driven
from the outer work by storm, and are hud-
died together within the inner works with
every prospects # being captured soon.
Dispatches received to-day from reliable
sources represent Johnson as being in the i'm
mediate vicinity of Jackson, receiving heavy
reinforcrmens that come pouring in from
every direction. lie is reported to have said
that if the city could hold out fifteen days he
would throw into it 100000 men, if he is
compelled to rrlinquish every foot held in his
department to effect it. If the condition of
affairs at Vicksburg is correctly stated, the
rebels cannot possibly hold ont five days.
Washington. May 2S.-The Washington
letter to the Commercial, says Grant tcle-
grnphcd to the President. that it is impossible
for johnson to ct together 10000 men with
in fifteen days, Col. Greirson having destroy
ed the railroads to such m extent as to pre-.
want it. He also says that Pemberton cannot
hold out fifteen days Grant is sanguine of
success.
Cairo, May 29.-We have nothing from
below to night of importance. 1t is stated
that Johnson is ut Jackson with $4,000 men,
and that the rebels also hold Big Black
River bridge.
Chicago, May 2o-1'he Memphis telegram
Of yesterday, just received, states that Nicks-
burg dates to the evening of the goth have
been received There had been no fighting
since Monday the cath.
New York. May ga special dispatch
contains the following: No rebel camps are
visible on the heights beyond Fredericksburg
yesterday Many of their horses which used
to Craze in herds on the plain below have also
ncwed activity along the Rappahannock, and
arr mass;ng troops at United States and KEEL
ly's Fords where they intend to cross, and
the prospect of an early battle begins to be
discussed in tho army.
Headquarters Army Of the Potomac. May
2S-lho rebels are evidently moving. Lee
issued at order which has been rr1d to tho
troops n few nights ago, congratulating them
upon their past achievements, and foreshad-
owing n raid into Maryland. He tells them
they are to have long and rapid march into
n country without railroads. and calls upon
every IMAM to be prepared for the severrst
hardsl,ips and wonderful victories are PROM
isel them. The overthrow of our army is
pr dicted rs an inevitable result. Trains of
the enemy have been seen for several days.
moving supplies below Fredericksburg.
A balloon reconnaissance discovered
large column moving rapidly in the direction
Of Cnlpepper. The enemy intend making a
raid into Maryland, or arc erdeavoring to get
between Rockers army and Washington,
which we are unable to determine. Every
one is on the gu uive. Startling news may
b. expected soon from the army of tho Poto-
mae.
Washington. May 29.-Murfrresboro dis.
patches to thu Goth, state That the movement
commenced by that portion Of Dmgg's army
under breckenridge. had become general. and
that Polk aud Hardes had withdrawn their
forces in the direction Of Vicksburg, though
Bragg still keeps his headquarters ut Shelby.
vile, to watch ltosrcrans.