Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-07-02


duke, in which the rebel forces with their
batteries were driven of with severe loss
Marmaduke had taken shelter behind an i'm
passable bayou, where it was thought he
would make stand Smith had full posses
sion Of the field, and the blockade had been
temporarily raised Our loss was about 80
killed and 10 wounded rebel loss, 100.
Marmaduke's forces numbered 5000 noun
ted infantry and cavalry, besides three bate.
ries. The enemy were completely routed thus
opening the Mississippi to navigation. Our
forces being infantry could not pursue, and
.re-embarked on the 7th for Memphis.
Cairo, June 14th.-A force of 5000 cav.
airy, 500 infantry and IL pieces of artillery,
under Gen. Sturgis, was sent from Memphis
on the LIST for the purpose of destroying the
Mobile and Ohio railroad, which had been
repaired as far north as Corinth. 1t was sup.
posed by Sherman and MCPHERSON that near
" all the rebel forces which had been opera
ting IN Western Tennessee and Mississippi,
were sent to reinforce Johnston. This was a
mistake, for at Guntown, Miss, on the 10th.
our forces fell in with the enemy in over.
Whelmipg numbers and terrible battle en-
sued, resulting in the discomfeiture of our
troops a large portion Of our infantry were
captured /; most of our artillery was destroy
ed or abandoned. Our retreating column
was sharply pursued BY the rebel cavalry to
Centeryille, A train. Of 100 wagons belong
ing to Stprgis' expedition was partly burned,
and the rest were captured. Polk and For
rest are reported to have been present at the
hight. Washburne, commanding at Mem.
phis, has no fears for the safety Of that place.
Cincinnati, June 14th-Reports received
from, Covngton last night, state that a party
five hundred, of Morgans men,
who took the Augusta road, were oVertaken
and whipped yesterday near Claysville, by
Col. Garard. Stragglers are being picked
up all through the country Two Ohio reg
nents captured at Cynlhiana were paroled at
GlaysviIle and arrived here last night.
Washington, June 15.-The movement of
he Armyaof the Potomac to the south side
lf Richmond across the .Chickahominy and
lanes rivers, is progressing far enough 10
admit publishing some facts without danger
# premature disclosure. After several DAYS
preparation, the movement commenced 8on
sunday. The 18Th corps, under Gen. Smith,
marched to the White House and embarked
IN transports TO Bermuda Landing. Wright
md Burnsdes' co ps moved to James bridge.
rossed Cnickahominy and marched to
jharles city en- James river. Haneocks and
Faren's corps crossed the Chickahominy on
bridge and marched to Wilcox, on james
iver. This river was to be crossed by the
rmy at Powhattan Point. A dispatch from
rant, dated Headquarters, Wilcox Landing,
20, Monday evening 18th, stated that our
dvance had reached that place and would
crossing James river on Tuesday.
nlth'S corps would commence crossing at
ity Point that night. No fighting reported
lrlng the movement except little cavalry
Grant was at Bermuda Lant-
g Tuesday, the 18th at noon. Dispatches
ON him dated p. M, say our forces will
crossing the James river to-day.
be enemy shows no signs yet we having
ought troops to the south side OF the river.
ar movements to James river have been
ade with great celebrity, and so far without
IS or accident. An unofficial dispatch, da-
q Gen. Buffers headquarters, the 18th, 2:2O
M, says Smiths corps is coming in, 5000
wing already landed. .ss.11.
New York, June l5.-The Worlds Washington
spatch, dated l4th, says There are rumors in
Yn to>day that Sheridan had reached GordQns-
lie on the way to join Hunter and DESTROYED the
chmOnd and llyuchburg Railroad. 1t is un-
rst00d they will pay visit to Charlottesville and
3ompiisl1 all the damage possible TO destrov-de-
IS ia their pathway. 1t is suspected at the
le Sheridan started, he would pass around the
tia side OF Richmond and sever railroad con-
3ti0ns, but this work has probably been entYus.
to kautz, who is familiar with the country
'heridan's distinction has been disclosed, the
1ortance OF his movements are made apparent.
nter column will act yigilantly and effect
ly III the territory IN which lie is now engaged.
mission is understood to be not only to cap,
E Charlottesville aud Lynchburg, but to com
tely and thoroughly destroy the connecdoHBith
N and GordonsYilLe. With Sheridan's assist
e he may be enabled to penetrate still further
} the country and effect the capture Of Dan
g. It's well known that the railroads leading
he rebel capital, al e now taxed TO the utmost
sources OF supplies for the inhabitants of Rich
nd and Lees army. Ii the railroad liaes lead
to the immense food depOts in western and
tlWestern Virginia and Shenandoah valley be
off the rebels viii be compelled to send away
.c0mbatants and place the cityin a state Of
70, Fhe Times special says that scouts from
front say Sheridan has not been heard from
is supposed to have reached Charlottesville foh
way TO LyDchburg.
dent, with Sherman, June 4lth,says o eopcen~
ed movement Of gigantic Importance,
successfully accomplished b0-ddy BY McPher~
commanding army of Tennessee, and Hook
the army corps. The nature of
move should not, at present, be made known.
e are on the eve Of a bitter struggle. FOrty>
t hours may develop the plans OF Two cautious
determined Genera s, intent on the annihila-
Of each others Regions. s'4- tsIt l9h