, 1864-08-26
Eastern News.
Dates to August 10th.

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plan contemplates the construction of canal at
place which has been known as Dutch Gap in
the direct face of the enemy. When done twill
compel the enemy to extend his line of defense
distance of miles. The distance saved to us
by digging a canal which is to be l4OO yards
long is miles of water in James river The
men engaged on this work were shelled by the
rebel rams but our gunboats soon drove them
away.
Washington, Aug. 16.-Sec Stanton saws that
Government has received from Gen. Candy an
official report of the surrender ofFort Gaines and
the abandonment of Fort Powell Fort Gaines
surrendered Internationally with Sc officers, 8l8
men and 26 guns There was also IL months
provisions. The garrison at Fort Powell es-
capped. The ornaments of both Powell and
Gaines were ready for immediate use. Gen.
Granger will Immediately invest Fort Morgan
and garrison Forts Powell and Gaines
Indianapolis, Aug 15.-The rebels under Col.
johnson, estimated at 1900 strong, captured 3
steamers at Shawneetown, Ill. l., on SATURDAY.
The boats were loaded with Government cattle
which were ferried across into Kentucky
News of August 18th.
New York, Aug. 1.-THE Posts special dis
patch has advices from Deep Bottom Z, A. NJ
On the 10th it was announced tnat Gen Grants
line had been advanced Richmond Con.
siderable fighting occurred during the day, the
rebels falling back. ,.f,
Omaha, Aug. l7.-The Overland Stage Com
pany continue to remove large amounts of their
stock to this place to be secure against the in
cursions of the Indians.
The Indians attacked their coaches, loaded
with passengers, seven miles east ofCottonwood
this noon, and soldiers have been sent to theil
relief from that place. .n..
1t has been ascertained by reliable scouts that
during the last 20 days simultaneous attacks
have been made by combined hordes of Chey-
ennes, Kiowas, Utahs, Snakes, Comanches and
Arapahoes on Forts Kearny and Cottonwood
and all along Platte Valley. I.rr
Every measure is being taken by the whites tc
give them a warmreception. as.n.79 fl
All the ranches are deserted and the proprie
tors and their families have taken refuge in the
nearest forts. -..t .. s-.
Depredations continue to be made daily or
the stock, coaches and stations of the Overland
Stage Company -7 p pr
The telegraph operator at Alkali Lake was
driven off and his stock taken.
On the more thckly settled portions of thu
route between Omaha and Kearney, the people
are erecting forts for the defense of their Iive
and property, and are arming for emergencies
though it is hardly probable that any incursion
will be made this far down the river. n
San Francisco, Aug. l8.-Weller was released
from Alcatraz last evening on $4,000 bonds
and on taking the oath of allegiance.
kilograms from Salt Lake show that 300 Of
400 miles of the overland mail route is in pos
session of the Indians.
All the stock for 200 miles west of Kearney
has been withdrawn. ..i iti-f-l fl
The mails will probably be carried by steame
hereafter.
Telegraph communication remains undisturbeC
as yet.
News of August 18th.
The Tribunes Baltimore special of the It'll
says: have just arrived from Shenandoah val
ley, having left the front Tuesday morning
! Considerable skirmishng had taken place two
days previously. Both armies had advanced
several times in succession into Strasburg. Owr
cavalry had been scouting on the left and to
wards the fords of the Shenandoah near From
Royal and on the right, towards Snyder's Gap
The enemy have taken a strong position beyond
Strasburg, at Fishers Mountain. On Monday
detachment guarding one of our signal. stations
on the mountain near Strasburg were captured
by the enemy. One hundred men sent up after
wards have not been heard from at the last ac
counts.
The Worlds special at Washington, Aug. 10th
says: 1t is reported that Longstreet with 81 OO(
and Fitzhugh Lee with 10 900, passed through
Warranton on Saturday last, moving towards
the valley; doubtless to reinforce Early. Thei
number is probably exaggerated. Halfthe mum
Der would possibly be nearer the truth.
New York, Aug. l7.-Grants movements OF
the l4th show the main works of the enemy tC
extend along commanding ridge covered by {
formidable earthwork along the crest in 'front.'
This defensive line is series of rifepits, nten
ded as a strong skirmish line which proved ar
effective obstruction to our advance
Bangor, Me-, Aug. l6.-The Democratic Stat,
| Convention met in this city to-day there was
large attendance. Resolutions were adopted de
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mocracy the only true Union party. 1t was un
derstood that there would be compromise be
tween the Peace and War Democrats.
Boston Aug. IA dispatch from the Consu
lar Agent at Yarmouth states that vessels were
destroyed by the pirate TaHahasse on Monday,
miles from Cape Sable. r'
Thomaston, Me-, Aug. l8.-The TaJZahaSs
yesterday destroyed 25 vessels off Martinicas
and took ship named Nooa Scotia.
News of August 10th.
New York, Aug, 2l.-Advices from our forces
operating against Mobile show that Fort Morgan
is closely invested, and at last reports attacl
was being made.
San Francisco, Aug. 21.-To-day's dispatchei
state that portion of the 9th corps were attack
ed in the Shenandoah valley, and the rebels de-
stroyed the railroad near Winchester, where
they have 40, 900 infantry and $4,000 cavalry.
Washington, Aug. .18.-Dispatches from Gran
on the 10th, $50, P NJ, just received report az
follows; The fighting North of James river
to-day resulted favorabIy to us as far as it has
gone, but with no decisive result. The enemy
were driven back somewhat from their position
of this morning, with considerable loss in killed
and wounded. About 40 prisoners were taken
The rebel Gems. Chamberlain and Gerard were
killed. Their bodies were left in our hands,
We also took quite number of wounded since
morning. north of the river. Our loss is proba.
bly, 900 killed and dwounded-many were slight
ly wounded, owing to so much fighting taking
place in thick woods. The enemy lost about
as many as have fallen into our hands.
The Department has intelligence from Sher
man, 1870, P. M. the 18th. No operations are
reported.
Dispatches from Sheridan at Winchester the
18th; 10, A. M, report that Merrill's division O.
cavalry was attacked yesterday, P. NJ, on the
North side of the Shenandoah by Kershaw's di
vision of Longstreet's corps and Wicham and
Lennox's brigades of cavalry. The enemy were
badly beaten. They lost two stands of colors
"a officers and 276 prisoners.
later dispatch from Sheridan says the cavalry
fight in front of Front Royal was a splendid af
fair on open ground. The saber was freely used
(Signed) STANTON.
1t is reported that Buffers troops had slight
engagement without no advantage on either
side. 4st. nd ti
Farragut- demanded an unconditional sur