Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-06-18
Second Dispatch

VIC AaNS just EoColNou Al6 AOl-OhlnS ue-
tails Of the late movements of the army
Of the Potomac, under date Of hesdquar-
ters, June 18th: The movement across
the James River began Tuesday evening.
The 25th corps WAS taken on transports at
WiIcox's Wharf, three miles from Charles
Court House, and taken across the James
River to Wind Mill Point. This move
ment was entirely performed during the
night without accident or surprise. As
early as last Sunday the 18Th corps had
arrived al. White House, from which point
it also took boats for Charles City and ar
rived Tuesday morning. The 9th and 9th
corps conmeEcsd crossing On pontoons
Tuesday night opposite Ft. POwhsttan, and
crossed to-day, Wednesday, just above
The whole movement was engineered by
General Behham commanding the Engin-
eer Brigade.
Thus far the army has not been mOles.
ted in this important change of base.
Part Of General Wilson's cavalry divi-
sion had brisk skirmish with q body
of rebel cavalry on Sunday night near
Long Bridge. The enemy was driven
back so that our engineers Eere able to
lay pontoons, upon which our men crossed
and afterwards drove the enemy back to
White Oak Bridge, when we received rein.
forcements from CrsWford's division, and
the rebels were driven back towards Rich
mond, making q stand however, whenever
it was possible. About two miles from
Charles City they made desperate
stand, and for hort time held our men
at bay. Once they succeeded in breaking
through TIE center Of cur skirmish line
but only to be moved off by our right an6
splendid effect. The enemy's loss in thii
effort was SO severe that they made NJ
further attempt at resistance, but retreat
ed preoipitstely.
On Monday our cavalry together with
portion of Crawford's Division Of infant
~, also had short skirmish with tn
ensmy's cavalry near Newmarket. On
hundred and fifty killed, wounded an
missing will cover our entire loss. In
enemy's loss must have been much hesvit
, than Ours, especially on Sunday. Th
enemy in each case retreated in the dire'
tion Of Richmond, and did not in any il
stance show decided disposition to msk
a stand.
. On motion Of Mr.. Harris the duty o
. birthstone was made cent per pound, IL
stead of So per ton. The COMMITTEES
amendment having been considered an
those Of individuals acted upon.
The tariff bill was passed at four minute
before midnight. Yeas %, Nays 8, Ness
BuckalOw, Hendrick, McDougall, POws
and Richardson.
In pursuance to the final action on Il
tax bill late last night in the House
/ Committee OF ConferenoeIwss sppOinte
= and amendments not cOncurred in will
doubt speedily be disposed Of.
The House has nearly all day been e
gagged on the bill to establish COmmissi'
Of claims.
secI stsry Chase has decided to re'ei
sll the bids made on the new loan at TO
per cent. and upwards these amount
. about forty-twO millions. 1t is und'
stood that the thirty millions still in
- hands will be let out ct premium I
E less than four PER cent.
:, The Committee on Naval Affairs
:, strueted their chairman to report reso
tion authorizing the Secretary Of the Ne
- to appoint commission Of one naval
- hcsr, one engineer and some civilians
- select site for g navy yard or naval
ton on the Mississippi river or one Of
u tributaries.