Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-08-22

number OF infantry will be mounted.
Chicago, Aug. 1l.-Leavenworth dispatch.
es Of the 9TH say that large lot Of mules had
been stolen by the Indians from Fort Craig.
but were recovered after sharp fght, In
which a number were killed on both sides.
Returns from the Kentucky election shows
the following result: Membsrs of Congress
First District, L Andenon; Second District.
G. II. Yeatman; Third District, H. Greeder:
Fourth District, Aaron Harding; Fifth Dis.
trict, r. Mallory; Sixth District, B. J. CLAY:
Seventh District, Green Clay Smith Eighth
District, w. Randall and w. WadsorthSall
Union men, some of them members Of the
last Congress-
Washington, Aug. 11.-Richmond letters
by last flag Of truce boat say JEFF. Davis ia
still very i'll, and doubts are .enterteiseA Of
his recovery; also that Lea psotests sksnst
Davis hanging the two Federal officers, in re-
taliation for those hung by Burnside, as It In.
wolves the life of his son, Gen. w. i Lee.
! If his wishes are not acceedrd to he declares
his intention of throwing up his commission.
Memphis, Aug. 6.-Iettrrs froM poldAss
in Bragg army report him falling back to
Atlanta, Ga. with the intention Of fortifying
and defending that place. ..,...,a
sNSC uNtuuct VI ucctItcIo WIN nave tN04
arms with them, ore in the mountains near
Pikesville, Ala. organizing with citizens to
resist conscription. ~. ~
Efforts to enforce the rebel CONSUMPTION in
Western Tennessee, have pretty generally
broken up by the vigilance Of General HurL
butts cavalry, under Col. Hatch. Small
bodies Of rebel cavalry are still in the coun-
try. They only save themselves, however. BY
scattering and hiding whenever our cavalry
approach. s..a....t 80
Adjutant- General l.. Thomas left for Vicks.
burg tonight for the purpose Of arranging an
organization of more colored troops.
Washington, Aug. determination Dole
has gone to Kansas to make arrangements
for the removal of the Indians fror, that State.
Fortress Monroe, Aug. 1O.-Ihe steamer
Nellie Pence arrived to-day from Stone Inlet.
the 9TH inst. Her captain says the seige
was progressing favoraLly. Our officers and
men are in fine spirits. No news of impor-
lance. & ~
Cairo, Aug. l1.-Gunboats have been pre-.
pared to cooperate with Steele in his exprdi.
ton into Arkansas.
Louisville, Aug. 12.-Deserters from the
rebel army say that Bragg has been suppressed
ed by Bishop Polk. H..
Chicago, August l2.-Ihe Cleveland Her.
aid, of yesterday, gives the particulars Of
riot mt Worcester, Ohio, on the Sih. The dis
turbance was begun, so said. by Vallandig.
ham men insulting penceable people. Stones
We're procured by pulling up street CUTTERS;
these with clubs and few revolvrrs were tbv
weapons used. The Union men finally drove
the Buttsrnuts from the field. Some rs or 30
We're injured on both sdes-some severely.
The military was called out. but the riot was
quelled without resort to serious measures.
Special Washington dispatches say rumos
of a change Of commanders of the Army Of
the Potomac are in circulation. Banks and
Warren arc talked of as successors to Meade.
New York. Aug. 12.-Gold dull at 1901.
Memphis Aug. 3, ria Cairo, Aug. 6.-1he
steamer Misschaha has arrived. bringing New
Orleans dates to July goth. Gen. Banks and
staff, and Generals Franklin. Weitxel and
Stone, and other officers. took passage on tho
Crescent City for Vicksbmg. The real object
Of Banks visit to that place is contraband.
but enough can BE- given to the public to make
them feel satisfied that movement will soon
be made equal in its results to any yet put in
execution. ar.- rf.
General Heron and the division under bis
command have landed on the east side Of ths
Mississippi river, two miles below Fort Hud-
son.
The Iafouche country has been recaptured
by Banks army and the Teche country coun.
try is now within his grasp. The capture Of
Brashear City has opened country that has
not heretofore been occupied BY our troops.
Chicago, August S.-'rhat part Of the rebel
territory west Of the mississippi will shortly
be cleartl Of every organized force. General
Davidson is marching down through the cen.
ter of Arkansas. aud is thus far very suecsas-
full. Already the people Of Jacksonsport ars
said to b. fleeing before Dsvidson's approach.
There 10 also another expedition just on ths
point Of starting into the Western country
which will assist in completing the work
Of crushing the rebellion. 1t cannot be long
before the entire extent of the territory will
BE- in undisputed Federal control.
Richmond, August SIN the cavalry
fight yesterday near Brandy Station, between
Hampton's Legion and three brigades Of Yam
KEGS, lasting several hours, the Confederates
fell back upon the infantry support. after
which the Yankees were repulsed. Our loss
was less than ten killed and wounded. Colo
nels Baker, Black and Young were wounded.
Cincinnati, August 9.-Gcn. Runside's
old Ninth Army Corps has begun 70 arrive
here. They will all be in Kentucky shortly.
Fortress Monroe, August 0.--An expo
dition left here August 4,h, under dire ction Of
Major 0eRerat Fostes.s accompanied y the.
tnrseted iron-olAd Saegamos. end two gv1r-
boats. the COmsnod0ye Barley Ind Cs8ap@~
The expedition proceeded up james river .
When within seven miles Of Fort Darling, at