Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-09-03

DATES TO AUGUST -.


Dillingham;, eapsus~d oG Sabine Pas . year
and half ago. while il command ofthr ship
Myrsi.x Light. has arrived liz this city.
He was prroIcd BY Gen. Nagrudsr % eject
his own exchange for Capt. fovbs. He re-
ports that the rebel sufhorities are anxious to
exchans~ the whole crew. Who vess marched
from Camp Grace TO Shreveport, 500 miles
and psroled for exchange and subsequently,
s~nt back to Camp Ford near Tyler. A the
Federal authorities would not receive them,
there are nov about 5000 prisoners at Camp
Ford, which is crowded and in an unhealthy
state.
A large numbrr Of cattle and considerable
sal; and o,hrr supplies. verv taken from the
rebels in the country through which they pas-
s~d andbrorght to Padueah.
Fort Kearsy, Avg. 22.-Gen. Curtis az
rived to-day to s:rsighten up Indian a6airs.
The Overland Stage Company's stock and
coaches are removed to this post fs protee-
ton. There arc no whites between here and
Denver. The country around Denver 10
swarming with hostile Indians. The road
between here and Omaha is nearly deserted,
except Columbus and Fort Curtis.
Ner York, Arg. 22.-The Tribune says :
Fort Morgan is now Sesirged by land. and the
feet were to lombard il on the 18th.
The rebels burned all the hospita buildings
outside Of the Fort. also the gunboat Gaines.
The monitor Mashaifas threw . number Of
shells into the fort and dismounted one gun
before our forces landed.
Htadqxarfcys Army offhe Potomac. Avg.
2l.-Our losses at Weldon railroad are larger
than reported. Our troops were surprised,
many being in tents to escape the rain. The
rebels first appeared about noon in front Of the
Sd division of the 9th corps. About
O'Clock r. NJ, they charged in heavy force
between the sta and 9th corps, and turned
the flank of the former, capturing a large
number of prisoners. This line was forced
back some distance. when the 9th corps
which was relieved on the night previous.
opened fire. checking the advance of the
enemy and taking some prisoners. A heavy
column of rebels at the same time charged
the left of our line. west of the railroad, held
by the second division under Gen. Ayres.
which they broke, and took 600 prisoners of
a regular brigade commanded by Gen. Hayes.
The enemy suffered much, their men lying
thick over the field before dark. Our men
were reformed and being reinforced when
desperate charge was made to recover lost
ground which was accomplished We held
at night the line taken from us in the after
noon.
Coils. Earl and Hawthorne are reported as
prisoners and Gen. Crawford was shot through
the vest and shirt, narrowly escaping capture.
Lieut. Clark, Of his staff was shot in the arm.
Capt. Smith, of Crawfords staff, had three
horses shot under him while rallying the men
of various commands, and for a short time
was prisoner, but escaped
Ncw York, Aug. l3.-The London
correspondent Of The Herald states that the
Emperor of the French had just informed
Sldpll that he would not recognize the rebel
States even if they achieve their independence
unless they determine to abolish slavery. and
engage that all children born of shaved
parents are free. That Slavery b. abolished
to cease in ten years from date Of recognition.
Headquarters Army of the Potomac. Axg.
2l.-The Heralds correspondent gives the
following particulars of rebel Gen. Hagood's
treachery in tho battle OF tho 21s,:
The rebels found themselves under quad
ruple fire Of mrsketry and artillery. which
caused them to throw down their pieces and
raise their arms, which was considered as a
surrender. Gen. Butler sent Capt. Daley of
his staff, to receive them as prisoners. Our
men having ceased firing, Capt. Daley told
Hagood he ad been sent to receive him and
his brigade as prisoners, and when without
saying word. Hagood drew his revolver and
shot Daley. The Captain lived about half
an hour-only long enough to make a state.
ment that Hagood, after shooting Daley. cal
led OH his men to pick up their muskets and
fall back, which they attempted to obey.
Our men again fred. when they threw down
their pieces the second time. This time they
gave themselves up as prisoners. The second
volley added largely to the number killed.
Among the killed is Hagood. who was shot
through the head. The number Of prisoners
is between five and six hundred. After two
hours fighting, the battle ended. The same
states that the rebels state that
Gen. Hood was killed on that day.
A special to the Times dated Washington
esd. says officers have just arrived from the
front report an attack made Sunday upon our
left by Gen. A. p. Hill. He was knocked
from his horse by piece Of shell and badly
Gems. Heath and Fitxhugh Lee,
son Of the rebel chieftain were killed.
Nev York. Aug. 2S.-Wsshington special
says: Warren's corps achieved a grand sue
cess. On Sunday. the rebels attacked our
position under orders from Lee. that we must
be driven from Weldon railroad At whatever
sacrifice. The rebels were allowed to pass
through gap in our lines, and suffered severe
ly. Will. their purpose was entirely Debated.
Gen. A. p. Hill il supported MORALLY wound
ed. Heath and Le~. soa Of r. E. Lee. Col.
Of the 10th Mississippi. are prisoners and
wounded. Our loss 10 $50. We took i've
stands Of color-three Of which were entis~ly
new. In the 6gh, Of Friday. our los in
prisoners il believed to be larger than here