Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-30

back to the outer Notifications OF Atlanta.
three miles from the city. which look very
strong, and have 10000 Georgia militia in
them.
The rebels are moving their supplies to
Augusta, fearing . flank movement will b
made and then capture.
St. Losis, July i9.-'rhe Usios publishes
an extract from public letter from New Or
leans the 18th, which says: Fifteen thousand
men would start from that city en- the ocean
steamers that day. taking Is days rations end
ammunition. There is now q large number
of gunboats on Lake Poncbartrain and more
vessels have been added to the feet at Mo-
bile. Some think the expedition is intended
to capture Mobile, and 30 command the Ala
bama river and establish base Of supplies for
Sherman at Selma. Others believe the troops
are destined for Fortress Monroe.
New York. July 2O.-Ihe Heralds WASH
ington special says: 1t il reported in official
circles, and is generally believed that Stanton
has resigned bis position as Secretary of War.
The immediate cause appears to b. the quar-
rels which grew out OF the rebel attack on
Washington, Blair charging incompetency
and cowardice upon Stanton and Halleck.
Among the candidates mentioned to succeed
Stanton ara Senator Sherman and Schneck.
The Herald's Fortress Monroe corr. spon-
dent says: The enemy are attempting to
blockade James river. A flag of truce boat
was opened on by batteries below City Point,
compelling her to return to Bermuda Hun
dred. Gems. Grant and Butler shortly after
wards run these batteries, the boat norrowly
escaping Whitworth ball.
The Tribune says: We learn from sources
entitled TO credit that Gen. Hunter has de-
manded to be relieved Of tho command of the
Department Of West Virginia, in consequence
of all his available troops having been ordered
to report to Gen. H. G. Wright, who is in
charge of the column pursuing the rebel forces
under Gen. Early, recently engaged in the in
vasion Of Maryland.
Officers Of high military positions here to-
night express themselves satisfied that large
portion Of Johnson's army has gone to rein
force Gen. Lee in Virginia, and that Atlanta
will fall into our hands without a struggle.
The movement of Johnson's troops to Vir-
ginia is thought to have begun Immediately
after the battle of Ksnsbaw Mountain.
The Times special dispatch says: The
friends of Gen. Hunter are confident the Cen
eral did right in quitting Shenandoah valley
aud returning for supplies up Kanawha val
ley. They point to the fact that the return
march down the Shenandoah to Stanton was
fanked by the railroad from Lynchburg to
Waynsboro, and Hunter and his whole COM
mand must therefore, have been cut off, de-
stroyed or captured, had such movement
have been attempted. Gen. Grant is said to
sustain this view of the case. and places the
blame of the recent unchecked invasion of Ma
ryland partly on the Washington war office,
but chiefly on the people of Maryland. who
did not furnish military force of their own for
the protection of the State.
New York, Jxly l9.-The Posts Washing
ton special says that Secretary Fessenden will
soon issue proposals for a more extensive loan
than fifty millions. He reports that the con-
fid.nce felt in the Government by the bank
ers of New York is among the most gratifying
features of his visit to that place.
1t also says. We learn that Secretary F.s.
sender will put loan of hundred millions
on the market.
Philadelphia, July 19.-The damage done
to the railroad has been fully repaired. The
trains are running regularly to and from the
city Of Washington.
Charleston. July 10.-The enemy have
evacuated Johnsons Island. 1t is noticed
that transports are quite busy moving troops,
chiefly to Morris Islend The bombardment
of Sumter is still kept up.
Louisrille, July 19.-The steamer st.
Louis, hence to Nashville, laden with Gov
crnment stores was burned yesterday by the
guerillas.
Four rebel prisoners have been sent from
our military prison to Mitchellsville and
Clarksville, Tenn, to be shot in retaliation
for the murder of two Union men near those
places.
Memphis. July 1--we are indebted to
the officers of Gen. Washburne's staff for the
following:
On the 9Th Of July Gen. Washburne sent
force of infantry, cavalry and artillery to
La Grange, Tenn, under MajorGen. A. ].
Smith, and Brigadier Gems. Mower and Grier-
son, with instructions to pursue Forest, bring
him to bay, fight ard whip him. The orders
were to pursue him to Columbus, Miss, if
they did not overtake him this side Of that
point.
A dispatch from Smith to Washburne, re-
ceived to- day sayA: l have met Lee Forrest
and Walker at Tupelo county. Miss. and
whipped them badly on three different days.
Our'ioss is small compared to theirs.
A scout who has since arrived at La Grange
reports the enemy's loss at $500 and their
defeat as overwhelming 1t is also stated by
persons who have come in that the rebel Gen.
Forrest and Gen. Faulkner were killed; For.
rest was wounded in the foot and his horse
with his equipments captured.
From other sources we learn that Smith
met Gen. Forest near Ponto,oc. Miss, on
Wednesday, the 18th, aud fought that day.
also Thursday and Friday. driving him below
Tupelo. whipping him badly in Eve different