Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-08-01

attack OH our Il8nC anu CcHteE, UuI WSAS AS-
pulsed. The enemy's reinforcements have
been pushed on our right to cross Pearl river
and flank our position. A block Of the city
was destroyed by the enemy's she'll On Sun
day they were repulsed with the loss Of 1000
men. ,ar #h
Cairo, July. 21.-Yazoo city, which has
been occupied by rebels was captured by the
Union forces under Heron, July 18th; two
hundred and fifty prisoners taken. The gun
boat De Kali which accompanied the expcdi-
ton was blown up by torpedoes. Three
steamers were burned.
Gen. Lauman, with Sherman's advance, is
reported to have made premature attack on
Jackson, Mississippi, on the 18th, and to have
been repulsed with loss of 800 men. The
news in regard to Sherman's campaign against
johnson is very meager. Transports con-
veyed by gunboats had gone up Red river
object unknown.
Chicago, July 22-By direction Of the
President; the following officers are retired
from the actual service Maj. Gen. Wool,
Brig. Gen. Harvey, Brevet Gen. Harvey
Brown, Coils. Justin Dimick, Chas. s. Mer-
chant. and Lieut.. Col. Burk.
New York. July 22.-The Huulds dis.
patch from Washington says all efforts to in
duce the Government to suspend the draft in
New York arc unavailing. The conduct Of
the rioters there renders it imperatively
necessary that the draft be enforced.
Memphis. July 2O.-Vicksburg dates to
the 18th. Gen. Sherman ordered charge on
the rebel works at Jackson, on the 18th, but
the rebels had abandoned their position.
Only few fragments were found, and hut
few guns and little ammunition. A portion
of Sherman's army now occupy Jackson, at
which is his headquarters. The remainder is
now on its way to Vicksburg.
Johnson's army on its retreat was compelled
to swim Pearl river
Matches was occupied by the Federals un-
der Ransom on the 18th. After his arrival
he crossed the the Mississippi and captured a
rebel battery Of nine guns. He then marched
into tho country and caatured 247 boxes Of
ammunition and nine more guns. AT Natchez
he found 5000 head of cattle and 400 hogs
heads of sugar. which were taken possession
of in the name of the United States.
Fortress Monroe, July 21.-I'hc gunboat
C;ycasan, from Charleston. 18th, reports
battle commencing that day by sea and land.
She brings no particulars.
New York, July 22-Dnring gale yes
tcrday, wall of the 18th Precinct station
house, on 22d street, fell, crushing a number
of women and childred Thus far IL bodies
have been rcmoved-it is not known how
many remain. The building was destroyed
last week by the mob. The ruins Mt the
time of the fall was full of women and chill
dren, hunting for coal and wood.
Washington, July 22.-The following has
been received:
Vicksburg, July 1S-To Gcn. Hallcck:
Johnston evacuated Jackson on the 10Th. The
rebels are in full retreat. Sherman says most
of Johnstons army must perish from heat and
want OF water. They have to great extent
deserted or scattered through tho country.
(Signcd) GRANT.
Cincinnati, July 22-Morgan with about
500 men, encamped at McArthursville, Vim.
ton county, last night AT halfpast o'clock
this morning he was mile from Athens, on
the Marietta and Cincinnati road.
New York, July 22.-Letters from Rose.
Grams army dated July 14th, reports the army
again in motion. The enemv's rear had been
shcled but DO fighting had occurred. The
rebels appear excited. throwing away large
quantities of ammunition, clothing. etc, as
they retreat. Their force is estimated at IS,
900 infantry and $4,000 cavalry.
Cincinnati, July 22.--Nlorgan passed
through Nclsonvile at 10 A. NJ, closely pur-
sued by orr forces. His intentions seems TO
be to reach the Ohio at a point above gunboat
navigation and cross into Virginia. The att
thoritics have made such arrangements as to
effectually checkmatc and capture him and
his followers.
Carlo, July 22-Vicksburg adviecs say.
Farrngut's boats started down the Mississippi.
They are destined to a new field of operations,
probably Mobile.
Washington, July 22.-Tl.e Republican
has the following: From the best intor,na.
ton it appears that Lees army is near Win.
chester or above that point, while our army
is in such n position that he cannot go back
to Richmond without fighting at disadvan-
tagr. The rebel General is either holding his
position to gather supplies from the crops in
the valley, or with such reinforcements as he
may obtain, give battle or series Of battles
to the Army Of tho Potomac. Our army is
ready to fight him, and anxious indeed. rather
than return to another campaign in those dis.
tricts in Virginia which have been devastated
by war.
New York, July 23.-The Tt;bune's Har-
per's Ferry letter Of tho 2lst, says the main
body Of our army is 25 miles south Of Berlin.
with no present appearance. OLA forward
movement. 1t is not impossible that it will
return ia. Berlin. Lees army lies between
Martinsburg and Winchester: his pickets
occupy the Potomac river from Chester Run.
thirteen miles west of Martinsburg. to liar
per's Ferry. On Tuesday night they drove
in our picksts Mt the Ferry. They are also
in force at Shepherdstown, Martinsbure and