Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-08-01
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LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC SIDE
DATES TO JULY %,

have been rclald; telegraph, lines repairt Il,
and business has been resumad 4 man
named Andrews, supposed to be leader of
the villains has been arrested and sent to Fort
Lafayette. He is from Virginia. In several
of the smaller towns in the suburbs of the
city, mobs have been prevented from commit.
ting acts of violence by the Catholic priests
Col. Winslow, with 500 men and 600 pieces
of artillery charged the mob in First Avenue
last night. The mob took refuge in houses,
and from the roofs hurled stones on the SOL
diers. A howitzer was trained on the mob
and ten rounds Of canister poured into them,
moving them down fearfully. Probably the
last fight occurred last night near .2lst
street, where military force had been sent
to drive away the scoundrcls who were plum
dcring. The mob concentrated strongly
The 7th Regiment and 700 volunteers were
sent against them. Eleven rioters were
killed, eighteen wounded, and thirty-five
taken prisoners.
Washington, July l6.-The draft in New
York is only temporarily suspended and will
probably be resumed as soon as order is re-
stored.
A Washington special says that five thou
sand rebel wounded are being removed from
Gettysburg to the Northern hospitals.
Head. Quarters Department ofMc South
Morris Island, July IL. To Gen. Hallcck
have the honor to report that at o'clock
on the morning of the 10th made an attack
on the enemys Notifications on the south end
Of the Island. After three hours engage
ment, captured all their strongholds on that
part of the Island, and pushed forward my
infantry within six hundred yards of Fort
Wagner We now hold all the Island cx-
cept an area on the north side, which in
cludes Fort Wagner and the Cummings
Point battery. At daybreak on the | 18th an
attempt was made to carry Fort Wagner by
assault, which was gained, but the support
ers recoiled under the fire which they were
subjected to and could not be got up. Our
losses in both actions arc about one hundred
and fifty, killed, wounded and missing. The
enemy's loss is about two hundred.
(Signed) @. A. GILMORE,
General Commanding.
Cincinnati, July ls.-Thc Union troops
encountered Morgan's force in jackson, near
the Ohio, this afternoon. The latter retreat
ed with loss of four killed. The roads arc
blocked up with trees to delay his progress.
Chicago, July lS.-A letter in the Boston
Journal dated "OF Charleston. 10TH" says
the great final attack was assigned for Tues
day, 18th, and added that everything was
working well.
New York, July 1S.-The Mayor issued a
proclamation this afternoon, announcing the
suppression of the riot, but recommending
citizens to arm themselves to protect pro-
perty. Thirty more rioters were killed last
night.
Gen. Wool has been relieved from COM
mand and Gen. Cassidy appointed in his
place.
Col. Hatch's second cavalry, pursuing the
rebel bands north of the Memphis and Charles
ton roads, encountered rebel force 1900
strong, under Forrest. They crossed Deer
creek near jackson, Tennessee. Hatch
gained possession of the bridge after severe
fight and charged on the rebels, driving them
through Jackson, and taking possession of
the place. Our loss is twelve killed and
wounded.
Philadelphia, July 2O.-Charleston is re-
ported to be evacuated and burned, though
the report is not credited.
Cincinnati, July l0.-Niorgan's forces
were at Chester last night and this morning
broken up and scattered. One party of 80
attempted to cross the river at Burlington.
when they were attacked by gunhoats and all
drowned.
Other parties of 500 and 500 under Dick
Morgan were captured by Gen. Hobson.
Philadelphia, July 2O.-'rhc Enquirer has
dispatches dated llagcrstown, July 10th stat
ing that the rear guard of Lees army. left
Martinsburg on Saturday. Our whole force
is across the river. Lees army is retrcating
by the Stratsburg and Stanton road.
Cincinnati, July 2O.-Our forces are con-
tinually capturing Morgan's men. Basil Buck
was captured this morning. Over 800 pris-.
oners have already been taken.
Chicago, July 2l.-Thc Richmond Enq~i-
ycr of the 18th contains jeff. Davis proclaim
alton, calling out under the CONSUMPTION all
whites between the ages of IL and As. to
serve three years. under penalty of being pun
ishcd for dcscrtion in case of disobcdiencc to
the call.
Cincinnati, July 2l.-Thc following was
received at headquarters last night: We
chased John Morgan and his command over
fifty miles to-day, after heavy skirmishng TO:
six or seven miles. between the 45th Ohio,
which was in advance. We succeeded in
bringing the enemy to a stand about three
o'clock, when fight cnsued, lasting ono
hour, when the rebels fed taking refuge upon
a high bluff. sent flag demanding an i'm
mediate surrender Of Morgan's commando
forty minutes were given for consideration,
during which time all except Morgan, who
deserted his command, taking with, him a
small squad. surrendered. The number Of
killed and wounded was considerable. The
number Of prisoners is 1900, including o