New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-21

whole regiment across the river nan Hihe above
where the enemy had been watching our advance.
Next came strong line OF skirmishers. who,
advancing TO the rivers brink stripped of pan
falcons, and holding high their guns and cartridge
boxes, dashed into the stream with an e1uaDt
shout, and now wadinc-now swimming or buffet
ing their way up to ami pits in water, let fly q
voey at the real or imaginary skshers who lay con-
cealed along the opposite shore. At the same time
Capt Shields sent shell bowling over the battery on
the hill, and Cameron's men. coming down unnoticed
from above, poured a yolley upon them from wholly
unexpected quarter. The Rebel gunner was seen TO
run back fol "A cartridge, but, met half way his
return by another she'll which burst over his head,
dropped his cartridge and then tumbling n stone,
lost his hat and finally turned and for the woods.
His comrades seized the trail if 10 draw off the gun
but finding themselves TOO weak TO move IT, also ran of
one of them only remaining couragcousy at his post.
In less time than il takes TO describe the transaction
the aqueous r.ty had dashed up the l ard captured
the guna howiiler--and of the men who had been
left TO defend it, single shot from the Rebel howiizcr
and half dozen rifle shots were all that our men had TO
encounter in the final charge. The man who stood by
his gun was worth regiment Of the kind that ran
away and ho will receive the consideration due TO
brave man. don't know what authority the state
meut is made but as il has become customary 10 dis
parage GOV Browns militia they and not the Regulars
are said TO have been tie troops placed for The defense
Of flis crossing
Col Canerons brigade, having all been crossed over
-fording the stream, Immediately fortified their posi-
ton 10 guud against surprise Col. Buell. command
ing the pontoon train with tie Army Of the Cumber
land and ore Of the most valued officers IN this army
threw his two poutoon bridges across. driving the
enemy and every thing made ready for the passage
Of the troops before 1 O'Clock a. N.
MOVING FORWARD.
July 9.-From tic top Of 81 hill near the railroad
Capt. Poe Chief Engineer on Gen. shermans stan
Observed yesterday by the aid Of powerful telescope
much that was passing in Atlanta. Large groups OF
ladies and gentlemen were seen on tic house.tops.
uteutly cycling the movements toward the river evil
IDENTITY in expectation Of exciting events-perhaps
Misunderstanding from the attempt Of Thomas 10 force
crossing q, Montgomery ferry the railroad bridge.
They suffered days lroil in the hot sun without the
coveted enjoyment. Tho real movement unknown TO
them was going miles higher Up the river and ont
Of sight.
Mcpherson Yesterday made strong demonstration
20 cross tie river at point below the mouth Of the
sweetwaior 20 miles, nearly from the scene Of op
erations Of the 23d Corps.
Two uI-rlfdfb OF Inc "a DlNlk!ph Aft lr HIVE ~
ing crossed The river viz; Coils Coopers and Hobson
commands, with the 10th Ohio Battery The 9Th Army
Corps zen. Howard IS also passing across al Rosgeis
Factory. eight miles above Phillrs Ford. Oh
John Browns body lies Inolerus in the gound
But his soul Is marching On"
J. =.
JclA % D. Mo opposition Of consequence has
thus far been met this part Of the line TO our cross
ing Weather hot but tempered by breeze. Army
IN good spirits.
Postscrip'vm--An official report Of Gen. Johnston's
army has been captured. can only say that al esii-
mates heretofore have exaggerated bis effective force
Tie enemy orc digging away foF dear lie in front Of
Atlanta. Tie whole place is visible from Winnings
Hin near tie station Of that name HGrdees corps j.
still on the north side Of the iva. Taking advantage
Of the confusion night before last during furious can
nonade by as the Rebels cut loose their own ponioon
train from one side Of the river in order 10 have il
noated down tue stream FOR their use below. The op
postc end, however. not detached aud tie whole
swung round ard was secured By ns. Ihero were is
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