, 1864-08-29

lOuf miles lrOm MalVeTn I1ll III Tue ulTCC-
ton of Richmond. Malvern Hill is in our
possession. Heavy cannouading was heard
up the river this morning The result is
not really known yet.
New York, Aug. 20.--A correspondent
of the 18th from Grants army says: Indi-
cations are that an immediate action on a
grand scale is about to come off somewhere
along our strategic line. The marching
and counternIarching If the divisions of
the army corps are such as to make it i'm
possible for any but Grant to tell where
and when the fight will occur.
A thorough inspection Of Notifications at
Washington was made yesterday and proved
entirely satisfactory. Should the rebel en-
emy come against us, they would fud the
city in more effective state Of defence
than ever before.
The reports that certain Republican lead
ers have made an impression upon the Pres
ident in favor of an armistice until after
the election is unfoundcd.
Fessenden intends 10 return to Washing.
ton this evening.
The terms Of the new loan are not yet
decided upon. 1t is reported that the bonds
will be 5-20s, which are extremely scarce.
No bonds arc more actively in request.
The rebel papers have the following:
Atlanta, Aug. l5.---At late hour yes.
terday the enemy attempted to drive in our
pickets on the center. Sharp skirmishing
ensued, but they were rcpulsed.
Desultory firing along the line was had
throughout the night and to-day. A num-
Der OF shells were thrown into the city.
A body of the enemy's cavalry dashed
into Decatur this morning, and moved in
the direction of Cobb's Mill. A small force
Of infantry reported at Decatur. Their ac-
tions indicate another movement on our
right. Lively skirmishing is now going on
with our center this morning.
A dispatch from Charlestown, Va, Of
the 10th, says:
The most Of our army passed through
Winchester yesterday, and encamped to day
between Clifton and Charlestown. The
enemy's force is estimated 10000 infantry
and $4,000 cavalry.
The Times Washington special says that
tho recent simultaneous encounter with the
rebels on both banks of the james and in
the valley prove that Lee has in Virginia a
larger force than was supposed. The report
that several detachments Of his army were
sent to Georgia is not now credited. Lees
total force is estimated by our secret service
at 10000.
The latest advices from our forces. oper.
ating against Mobile show that Fort Nor
gan is closely invested. and at last accounts
an attack on the Point was being made.
The statement that the Fort had six
months provisions is known to be nonsense.
Intelligence from the blockaders proves
that Fort Morgan is in the habit Of receiv-
ing supplies for two weeks at time.
The fall Of this work may be looked for
at an early day, even If no attack is made.
and the garrison but simply subjected to
the process Of starvation.
Boston, Aug. 10.-The bark Alerander.
Of Harpswell, Maine, was captured and de-
stroyed on the 18th, by the 7dilahassee Of
Monhegan. The men who landed at Mon
hegan reported that the captain Of the pirate
said he was a Portlauder, and wanted to cap
ture Portland vessels.
A private letter, dated St Johns. N. F.,
the 1lth states that the storm in that sec
ton a few nights ago injured the potato
crop.
The weather is unusually cold.
The fisheries have proved an almost to-
tai failure
Fears are entertained that the poorer
classes will suffer greatly during the win.
ter.
Washington. Aug. 20,--Supplies of new
I-30 notes have been sent to the Assistant
Treasurers at Boston, New York and Phil
adelphia to-day. This causes no Interrupt
tiou to filing the subscriptions heretofore
made.
Philadelphia, Aug. 20.-Secretary Fes-
sender has ordered U. $. Assistant Treas
urers Mcintyre and Cisco to pay the ten
forty coupons due September LIST and the
iive-twenty coupons due November lst.
Halifax, Aasg. 19.-At noon. to-day. Ad-
miral Hope fent to the Tallahassee several
boats with orders to ceaso coaling, which
were promptly enforced. She was taking
coal for long voyage. but has less than
one weeks supply, She sails during the
night for North Bay. II is impossible to
ascertain the names Of the vessels that have
been destroyed.
Washington, Aug. 20.--Gen. Canby's
official report Of the operations at Mobile
has been received. Il adds nothing TO the
reports already Published. Candy says the
rebel ram Tennessee win be ready for SER
vice on the right side 10 few days.
Baltimore, Aug. 10.--We have report
this afternoon that a portion Of the 9th
Corps was attacked last night. but nothing
confrmatory has been received.
It is stated that the rebels are engaged
in destroying the railroad uear Winchester.
The Heroids Washington special says
that the reported movement Of Gen. Sher-
idan in the valley Is not regarded as re-
treat. but maneuvre for an advantageous
position commanding all avenues to the
Potomac. A reconnaissance now being
made will develop the position and st ength
Of the rebels and enable Sheridan TO move
against them with confidence.
Memphis, Aug. 1S.--A brigade Of in
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