Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-08-01
THE WAR NEWS !

attempted TO cross the Potomac at NotmaNs
ferry last night, intending to tear up the track
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Their de-
sign was frustrated by band of independent
rangers who drove the rebels of.
New YonK, 24th.-The Herald says the U. S.
steamer CUcassian arrived at Fortress Monroe
July 21st, from Charleston. A general engage
ment Lad just commenced as she left. General
Gilmore had erected masked battery in the
woods quite Fort Wagner aud there is no
doubt the attack by himself and Admiral Dahl
morning shadows disappeared the attack began.
A perfect shower Of shot and she'll was poured
into Fort Wagner The CircaSsians orders were
imperative and she could not stay until the ter
mination of the days fighting.
CINClNNATI, 23d.-John Morgan crossed the
Muskingum Is miles below GAINESVILLE this fore
noon. Business is suspended n GAINESVILLE. The
citizens are turning out in large numbers to re-
sist the raiders. Scouts report them 1000 strong
with three pieces of artillery.
New YORK, 24th.-A special dispatch to the
Tribune says the War Department ie pushing the
organization of the colored troops vigorou y
The successes of our troops are giving fresh
impetus to enlistmcnts among the blacks. By
autumn it is estimated that l00 900 negroes will
be in arms in the valley of the Mississippi
Intelligence has been received by Commander
Dole of the safe removal of the Sioux and Win
nebago Indians from Minnesota, in pursuance of
Act Of Congress. They are now located on the
Missouri river a few miles above Fort Randall
All the goods of the Winnebagoes had arrived,
and erything is working we'll. No further diff
llcuties apprebended
The recent expedition Of Admiral Lee up James
river was simply reconnaissance, the object of
which being obtained, he returned with the gun
boats
MEMPHIS 2lst-Gen. Hulburt's scouts who
arrived to-day from Okalona, Miss, brings Mobile
papers Of July llth containing leading editorials
from Charleston papers, which say that the pos
session of Morris Island by Federals seals the
fate of that city, and call upon the people to
drive the Yankees off at the point of the bayonet,
if that fails to make Charlestown a Saragossa
and burn the city as last resort. They blame
jeff Davis for not leaving troops enough to de,
fend the place.
Correspondence from Braggs and Johnston's
armies represent them destitute and greatly
destitute and demoraliz~d They say it only
remains to make the best terms possible The
scouts report that majority of the planters are
anxious for Union troops to maintain possession
Of the country because of Jeff Davis conscrption
Great CONSERVATION is reported prevailing
throughout the whole Southern country.
CINCINNATI, 24th.--Party after Morgan crossed
Muskingum aud was followed by militia under
Col. Hall, with two pieces of artillery. Fifteen
rebels were killed and several wounded His
progress was checked twice by Col. Hall, but he
finally escaped via Cumberland which place be
left at o clock last night. This morning he
crossed the Central Ohio Railroad at Campbell's
so closely pursued by Gen Shackeford that he
had no time to do any damage beyond burning
the depot and tearing up some track AT nine
o'clock this morning he reached Washington,
where he did considerable damage Shackleford
was close after him About fifty rebels got de
tached from Morgan's command 10 vicinity of
roamed about the country burning houses and
killing stock,
A detachment of 67th Ohio had skrmish with
rebels at IL o'clock to-day and succeeded in
driving them out of Washington. When last
heard from Morgan was at Winchester, moving
towards Steubenvle closely pursued.
FORTRESS MONROE, 24th-The Richmond Whiq
says at Jackson, Miss, there were left in hands
Of enemy rolling stock OF New Orleans g. Jack
son and of Great Northern Mississippi q Tenues-
see Roads, with motive power consisting of 40
engines. Loss ncalculable Federal cavalry
raid from Newbern reached Rocky Mount, on
Wilmington u Weldon Railroad on the 10th, and
destroyed two miles of track and burned bridge
over Neuse river, cutting off communication for
some weeks
WAsHNGToN, 24th.-It is definitely ascertaiued
that Lees main army is near Winchester, aud has
made no general advance down the valley
CHICAGO, 25th-l0, A. M.--Last nights dis
patches say Meade's army has gained an advan
tagcous position, and will force Lee to battle
north Of the Rappahannock. Meade has cut off
Lees supplies, There is direct communication
between Washington and our army Headquarters.
Aspecial dispatch to the Tribune gives advices
from Fortress Monroe To last evening No def
mite or trustworthy intelligence has been re-
ceved as to operations about Charleston. Officer
recently returned from the feet reports leaving
matters progressing iavorably. SO far we had
gained each day and the reduction Of Forts
Wagner and Sumter was considered certain, -
Greatest confidence was felt in plans of Gen.
Gilmore and Admiral Dahlgreen and ultimate
capture OF Charleston was regarded certain.
CINCGNNATI, 26th.-Detachment Of the 9th
Michigan cavalry forced Morgan to an engage
ment near GAINESVILLE After an hours fight the
rebels fled in direction of New Lisbon. At 3
p. IN. they were overtaken by Gen. Sackleford
aud all captured. lu the mornings engagement
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