Washington telegraph., 1864-06-29
From EiRGjSIA.-"H Headers ARMY O

Col. 20th Ark Reg't
From VIRGINIA" Headq'rs Army of
Northern, Va, 3d.-To The Hon. Sec ot
War About A. VI. to-day, the enemy
made an attack upon the right Of our line
in front of Hoke's and part of Breckin
ridges lire. which was repulsed without
difficulty. He succeeded in penetrating
salient in Breckinridgc's line, and cap
tured portion OF a battalion posted there,
but Finegan's brigade and the Maryland
battalion Immediately drove the enemy
back with severe loss.
Repeated attacks were made upon An
derson's position, chiefly against Lis right
under Kershaw, but they were met with
great sternness, and repulsed in every in
stance. The attack extended to our cx
trcme left under Early, with Ike result.
Late in The day the assault was twice re-
newed againt Heth, who occupied Early's
left, but was repulsed with loss.
Hampton encountered the cnemy's
cavalry near Howe'5 shop, and. with part
of HOke's division, drove them from their
entrenchments.
Our loss to-day is very small; our sue
cess. under the blessing OF God, j. al!
that We could expect.
r. l.. LEE"
Richmond, ith.-rhe enemy renewed
the attempt last night to carry the com
handing position near Gaines Mill, held
by our right, but We're four times repulsru
with heavy loss. During tic tignt Gen.
Brecklnridgr's horse was killed under
| him by a sneil in the chest. The tune
raj received a painful, but not dangerous
| INJURY by the sudden fall oi his horse.
Oar loss yesterday was very slight
not over 5OJ killed and wounGcd--w lille
tbat Of the enemy j fully 5000. and
some estimate il at 10000.
Richmond, June jtn.-The following
dispatch has been received here:
HEADa'Rs ARMY NORTHERN VA, 4Ili.
To the Secretary ct War:-Last night,
after the date Of my dispatch, Breckin-
ridge and Finegan we're attacked by the
enemy rs their lines Of 4kirnishers were
being established, but they were repuised
Soon after an attack was made na HoAe' i
front with similar result.
Up TO the time Of writing, nothing has
occurred along the lines to-day except
skirrnishing at various points. The posi-
ton Of the army IL substantially un-
changed.
Z. J.. LEE.
Battlefield, Cold Harbor, June 9Th,
0 A. M-Three assaults were made last
night BIZ the enemy, each Of which was
repulspd with ease.
Later.-ro-night The enemy attempt
ed another battle, but could not get his
meu rp.
Battlefield near Gaines Mill. 5th, z
| PM.-To-day has been unusually quiet,
both sides seem to observe the Sabbath.
and there is only occasional sharpshoot-
ing. Our losses in the fights last week
did not reach 1000.
Richmond, 6th.-It is reported that
Gran. .has retired from Eariy's front. his
object being probably to mass biz troops
for another assault ell our right.
Adyices from the Valley indicate that
the enemy are moving in the direction 81
Staunton. Our forces are unable to pre-
vent their advance. and it i said that
Staunton has been already occupied by
the enemy.
Richmond, June 11.-No definite in.
formation ot 5heridan's whereabouts, but
it is reported that he is moving in til,
direction Of Columbia, Finvana county.
The enemy in the Valley is said to be
moving down towards Lexington.
1t is reported that Gilmore is sending
troops to the south side of tile Appomat.
tox for another attack on Petersburg.
Richmond, june 12.-Accounts from
the front represent Grant as busy digging
parallels. There was some skirmishina
yesterday and to-day, bat amounted tc
nothing. The lines in some places art
not over two hundred yards apart.
Morgan captured Mt. Sterling on the
Slb, destroyed bridges. tore up the track
of the Kentucky Central railroad between
Cynthiaaa and Paris, and captured a
passenger train. lie also occupied Paris,
ard destroyed trestle work there.
The Herald pitches into the Times Of
Tuesday for publishing an account Of the
battles between Lee and Grant, stating
them as most important Of all, and con-
Tossing that Grant was badly beaten. ana
the rebels undoubtedly successful.
il The Herald says il was published ex-
pressly 10 defeat Grant for the Presi-
dency. and succeeded.
Richmond, June 13.-Scouts report
that Grant is tearing up the York River
railroad. He is very strongly fortified
on our front, and his lines in some places
are within fifty yards Of ours.
Telegraphic communication will
Lynchburg il unbroken. Nothing addi
;ional from Sheridan.
There was heavy firing at Bottom
Bridge this morning.
Richmond, June 1.-THE N. Y. Her
aid of the 10th says, gold has advanced
TO 9S5 aud closed at 97.
Morgan is running riot in kentuck
he occupies Wlliiamstown, 80 miles from
Cincinnati.
The Herald is very severe upon Lin
coin.
Richmond, June 15.-The following
has been received at the War Depart
ment:
HEADQUARTERS, June Ia, Z. NJ.
The reports of the enemy, mentioned