The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-07-02

uAuoA uAoCuSSlOu O0IOl0 the recess, TO
amend the act providing for the sale of
public lands, and granting pre.emption
rights, was passed.
Sundry private bills were considered and
passed.
Mr.. CHANDELIERS motion to take up
the bill to regulate commerce among the
several States was lost by vote Of 10 to 9.
Specials to New York Papers.
[Vorlds specially
WASHINGTON, June 2S.-Rebel deserters
still continue to come into Buffers lines.
ana report decentralization among men and
officers. Lee has sent two bripades of
cavalry and infantry to operate against
hunter: The endurance of the rebel
troops Is giving away under the forced
marches to defend the different points
menaced by our cavalry, and has broken
down and used up large number Of men.
diseases OF various kinds prevail to fear
iui extent. 1t is estimated that Lee has
between ~, 600 and 81, 900 sick on his hands
winch ne finds impossible to remove be.
yond the scene of conflict, besides a popu-
latlon Of 2OO, 900 dependent on him.
The Heratds City Point correspondent,
OF June 9th says:
Sheridan's loss in his recent fight was
less than .. Gems. Wilson and King are
expected to do great damage around
Lynchourg, but have not yet been heard
from.
The Herald's 18th corps correspondent.
OF the 18th, says: Our loss in the rebel
attack, Sunday night, did not exceed six
WOUNDED; the rebel lost seven, as the skir-
mlsh line marched right against our breast
works.
NEW YORK, June 29.-HEADQUARTEs
ARMY OF THE PoToNAc, June 25.-The
left wing swOng around aud took possess
sion of the Weldon Railroad, four miles
from the city, without opposition. 1t is be-
lleved the enemys lines have been con-
centrated. force has been sent to drive
back Hunter. There are about 5000 sick
and wounded at City Point Hospital.
Especial to Tribune.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POToMAc.
une 2o.-The enemy is in strong force in
sur front, exhibiting Q determination to
resist every attempt of ours to advance
The possession Of the Petersburg & We'll
don railroad, of such vital importance to
The rebels, will take the most consummate
skill and bravery to wrest it from them
The repulse of the Vermont Brigade shows
The determination of the enemy, and there |
IS no doubt that they have strengthened |
that portion of their lines with defenses |
and men.
The Worlds special dated Headquarters
J une T.-We have not possession of the
w eldOn d Petersburg road as vet. and as
saying we will have it Immediately. Our
position is such, however, rs to prevent
he running of any trains on that road
zen. Grant is making the enemy's position
! warm one.
The Aerdid's Bermuda Hundred cores
oondent dating June 18th, says that the
OF the enemy to-day in relation
eek is somewhat menacing though Quiet.
4 reconnaissance resulted in some picket
iring.
Just now the Hunchback, gunboat, OPEN
ID on the enemy who were discovered
hrowing up earthworks at the head of
our mile creek. After several rounds
he enemy left.
New YORK, June 29.-Philadelphia pa
,ers state that the gross receipts of the
air will amount to about 3l,OOO,OOO. The
'ote for the sword stood: Meade 8, 442: Han
'ock sos; Mcclellan 297; Grant III; scat
erlng liz; General Hancock got the horse
'quipmenes: Gen. Birney the Camp Chest,
md Mrs. Gen. Burnside, the leghorn bon
let.
POSTS special
WASHINGTON, June 29.-It is settled that
here is to be special war income tax of
per cent. in addition to the rates of Eve.
even and half and ten per cent imposed
~ the new tax law.
The tax bin is finally agreed to. The
!uty on old scraps Of iron is increased
rom - to q ton.
The conference committee on the Pacific
abroad will report substantially in favor
II the House bill.
Congress will be urged to continue in
esslon to pass additional war taxes in the
lrmy.
News this morning encouraging.
BALTIMORE, June GA prominent off. l.
:er OF the Christian Commission sends the
blowing note to the editors of the Ameri-
an: !! am just from the front this morn
roops are in fine spirits. You may be as
'ured OF this, as I have been in personal
contact with hundreds, both in reserve and
q the rifle pits. I had an interview with
Irant on Monday p. m. He is confident
u the result. He says there can be but
,ne result,-the defeat Of the enemy or his
,etreat from Petersburg, and then his COM
IRE IN progress, and soon the country will
oudiy applaud the military genius and
executive abilities of Gems. Grant and
Meade. was surprised to find some of
'ur Union men dispondent.
The 1rabune'S special contains the fo,-
swing:
HEADouARrERs, June 27.-Both sides
ire busy at work at Petersburg erecting
aew and Strengthening old batteries. Some
lring TOOK place along the line, but moth
ng Of interest occurred,
Wilson's division and Kantz's cavalry
ire on another raid,I and making detour
y Nottoway, thence to Petersburg and
Weldon, and also to the Lynchburg rail-
Dad.
Foster still holds his position across the
James river.
A Ninth Corps correspondent on the 26th
It noon, says: There is no material change
our position-both sides confront each
.ther with heavy lines Of breast works.,
sharp warfare is going ON between the
tickets for the advantage.
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