The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-15
The News.

Gen Grant is carrying out some movement,
the nature Of which will be developed in the
course of a few days. The rebels are puzzled
at bis operations being some indications
that he intends to establish new base upon
the James River; and others, that he designs to
hold his present base upon the Pamunky. The
track Of the York River Railroad, recently
completed to within a short distance Of the
Chickahominy, has been taken up, and is being
placed on barges at White House; at which
point strong line of intrenchments is being
constructed. A thousand wounded arrived at
Washington OH Saturday from White House,
and 5000 more remain at that place.
Gen. Gilmore, on Thursday morning, made
demonstration on Petersburg, carrying the
outer earth works of the rebels. At the same
time another force FROM Buffers command de-
stroyed three or four miles of the Richmond
and Petersburg Railroad. .-.-
In the defeat of Jones and Imboden by
Hunter, near Staunton, on the 9Th inst, the
latter captured several cannon, considerable
number of prisoners, and very large quantity
of stores The rebels retreatcd towards the
Blue Ridge. pursued by the Federals.
dispatch from Albany says it is understood
that the Democratic National Committee have
under consideration the question of postponing
the Democratic National Convention, and will
arrive at conclusion thereon previous to the
8Uth inst.
The rebels moved to Cynthiana on Saturday
morning, drove out a Federal regiment, burned
the town, and destroyed two railroad trains
which had arrived from Covington. Heavy
cannonading was in progress in the vicinity Of
Frankfort during the forenoon, the result of
which is unknown, communication with that
point being interrupted. Indiana troops are
being hurried into Kentucky.
In the Senate, on Saturday, bill was re-
rorted amending the pension act SO as to cover
the case of the Fort Pillow sufferers.
In the House, the Senate bonded warehouse
bill was passed. joint resolution was adopt
ed for an adjournment sine die on the 23d inst
The Judiciary Committee made a report show
ing that the bill for the collection of abandon.
ed property and the prevention of frauds in in.
surrectionary districts is imperative, having
been illegally signed by the President. The
vote rejecting the bankrupt bill was reconsid-
cred, and further consideration of the subject
postponed till next December. Gen. Todd was
declared entitled to the seat as Delegate from
Dccotah.
In the fight at Columbia, Ark, on the 9Th,
the Federals were commanded by Gen. VIM
s. Smith, and the rebels by Marmaduke. The
engagement lasted about an hour, and result.
ed in the retirement of the rebels, the FEEDER.
ais not pursuing. The losses were about one
hundred on each side.
Mexican force of 1900, under Doblado,
recently attacked French camp of 1000, be.
tween San Luis Potosi and Saltilo, and were
defeat d with loss of 500.
Gen. uobson in command Of two Ohio |
reeiments-1O 100 day men-was attacked at
Cynth;ana Ky, by Morgan with 5000
guerrillas and after sharp engagement
was compelled to surrender on condition |
that his men should be exchanged immedi-
ately. In the engagement provost marshal,
Col. Berry was MORALLY wounded and Col |
Garris, of the 16Sth Ohio severely wound
ed. 1t is reported that Gen. Hobson, was
wounded. Our loss in prisoners is from
1900 to 1900 men.
Frankfort, Ky, is under marshal law and
all who are capable of bearing arms are
mustered in defence of the city. The State
archives have been removed to tho fort for
safety.
d: Gen. Burbridge fell upon Morgan, while
his men were at breakfast and ompletely
defeated him, scattering his forces in every
direction. The rebel loss is said to be 800
killed and wounded and 700 prisoners
Gen. Burbridge is pursuing.
Two officers have arrived at White House
who report the capture of Fort Darling,
but VIC have no particulars.
Later dispatches annouce that the rebels
have raised the seige at Frankfort, KY,
and fed.
The Kentucky Central Railroad have
sustained loss of 100000.
A reconnaissance on the 9Th from tho
9th corps found rebel works and fort
abandoned, and our lines were advanced
Beauregard's troops are posted from Bot
TOMS Bridge all the way to James river
watching for the appearance of our army
in that direction.