, 1863-08-01
Late Eastern News.
Dates to July 22d,

been re-lald telegraph lines repaired, ana Ous
mess has been resumed. A man named An
drews, supposed to be leader of the villains,
has been arrested and sent to Fort Lafayette -
He is from Virginia. In several of the small
towns in the suburbs Of the city, mobs have been
prevented from committing acts of violence by
the Catholic priests. Col. Winslow, with 500
men and two pieces of artillery, charged the mob
in First avenue last night. The mob took refuge
in houses and frc m the roofs hurled stones on the
soldiers. A howizer was trained on the mob
and ten rounds of canister poured into them,
moving them down tearfully. Probably the last
fight occurred last night near 21st street, where
a military force has been sent to drive away the
scoundrels who were plundering. The mob con-
centrated strongly. The 7th Regiment and 700
volunteers were sent against them. Eleven ri
oters were killed. eighteen wounded, and thirty
FIVE taken prisoners.
Washington, July 16.-The draft in New
York is only temporarily suspended and will
probably be resumed as soon as order is re-
stored.
New York, July 17tb.--W ashington dispatch
es dated last night says that Ashby's Gap was
held hv 800 or 400 rebels They had an en-
counter with our troops, and were dispersed.
Reports say the rebel army is massed between
WiGamsport and Martinsburg, on the main road
to Winchester.
Their trains are moving down the valley.
A Washington special says that five thousand
wounded Union soldiers and six thousand rebel
wounded are being removed from Gettysburg to
the Northern hospitals.
Released officers say that Lee will not make
another stand this side of Richmond.
Headquarters Department of the South, Nor
ris Island, July 12-To Cen Halleck Il have
the honor to report that at five O'Clock on the
morning Of the 10th l made an attack OF the en-
emy's fortifcations on the south end of the
Island. After three hours engagement cap
tured all their strongholds on that part OF the
Island, and pushed forward my infantry within
six hundred wards of Fort Wagner. We now
hold. all the Island except an area on the north
side, which includes Fort Wagner and the Cum
nings Point battery. At dayhreak on the 11th
an attempt was made to carry Fort Wagner by
assault, which was gained, but the supporters re-
colled under the fire which they were subjected
to and could not be got up. Our losses in both
actions are about one hundred and fifty killed.
wounded and missing. The enemy's loss is about
two hundred. (Sgned) Q. A. GILMORE.
General Commanding.
Cincinnati. July 1S.-The Union troops en-
countered Morgan's force in Jackson, near the
Ohio. this afternoon. The latter retreated with
loss of four killed The roads are blocked up
with trees to delay his progress.
Chicago, July lS-A letter in the Boston
Journal. dated ''Of Charleston. 10TH" saws the
grea final attack was assigned for Tuesday, 18th,
and added that every thing was orking well.
New York, July 1Sth.- The mayor issued a
| proclamation this afternoon, announcing the sup
! preston of the riot, but recommending citizens
to arm themselves TO protect property. Thirty
more rioters were killed last night.
Gen. Wool has been relieved from command
and General Cassidy has been appointed in his
place.
Chicago, July 1S-From rebel sources we
have reports Of diminishing between the Federal
army and the rebels under Johnson, short dis
tance from Jackson. Miss. Later reports say the
Federals are shelliDg the city, and had killed sew
eral soldiers and citizens.
Col. Hatchs second cavalry, pursuing the rebel
bands north of the Memphis and Charleston
roads, encountered rebel force 1000 strong,
under Forrest They crossed Deer creek near
Jackson, Tennessee. Hatch gained possession of
the bridge after a severe fight and charged on the
rebels, driving them through Jackson, and ia
king possession of the place. Our loss is twelve
killed and wounded.
Washington, July IS "A letter from the head
quarters Army of the Potomac says that definite
/ Information of Lees whereabouts cannot be OBJ
Rqa 6se 6rs inst irq@ gHgg XgsRpGtT trs and
1 cut off for six hours; but by gallant charges got
clear and captured large number of prisoners.
Cincinnati July 19.--Morgans forces were at
Chester last night and this morning. broken up
and scattered. One party of $50 attempted to
cross the river at Burling on, wh-n they were at.
tackled by gunhoats and all drowned.
Another party of 500 under Dick Morgan
were captured by Gen. Ilobson. Still another
a-f.f Of i
We have taken one thousand prisoners Our
loss does not exceed ten killed and fifteen wound
ed.
Philadelphia, July 2Oth.-The Enquirer
has dispatches dated Hagerstown, July 10,
stating that the rear guard of Lees army
left Martinsburg on Saturday. Our whole
force is across the river. The Potomac is
/ falling, Lees army is retreatiug by the
Strasburg and Stanton road, and not by
| Cllpepper.
Cincinnati, July 20 Our forces are
continually capturing Morgans men, Ba-
sill Buck was captured this morning. Over
1900 prisoners have already been taken
New York, July 21.-Sterling 1913 and
l29 Gold 1855 ii ard 1875 ID.
The Aduertiser'S Fortress Monroe letter,
!
Richmond do not think that any of Bragg S
force had reached there. Gen. D. H. Hill
is in command of the troops n Rich
mond.
Gen Fosters headquarters will be at
Fortress Monroe. His operations will be
confined to North Carolina and Virginia.
Richmond papers of the l4th report that
the Eederals were landing at Brandon, on
the James river, doubtless, it is thought, to
make raid on the Weldon and Petersburg
road Brandon is 80 miles from tersburg
Chicago, July q The Richmond En-
quirey of 18th contains Jeff. Davis procla-
nation, calling out under the CONSUMPTION
all whites between the ages Of 18 and 45,
to serve three years, under penalty of being
punished for desertion in case of disobe-
dience to the cause. They are offered the
privilege of joining volunteer organizations
before enrolment,
Cincinnati, July 1.-THE following was
received at hes dquarters last night: We
chased John Morgan and his command over
fifty miles to-day, after heavy skirmishing
for six or seven miles, between the 45th
Ohio, which was in advance. We succeed
ed in bringing the enemy to a stand about
o'clock, when fight ensued, lasting one
hour when the rebels fled taking refuge up
en- high bluff. l sent flag demanding
an immediate surrender of Morgan's COM
mand-forty minutes ere given for CON
sideration, during which time all sxcept
Morgan. WHO deserted lis command, taking
with, him a small squad, surrendered The
number of killed and wounded was consid-