The weekly union record., 1864-06-18

After the lapse of nearly week, telegraphic
Communication With the East was had Thurs
day. The news is of an important and cheering
character, and gives us strong assurance that
both Grant and Sherman are progressing sue
cessfully in their operations Below We give
all the dispatches which appeared in the
Appeal OF yesterday:
WASHINGTON, June l4.-By an arrival. to-
day. from White House, it is ascertained that
nothing pew IS being added at that place ex-
cept reinforcements and forage for cur army.
The railroad track, which had been completed
to within mile or two Of the army. has been
taken up rails and ties brought to W bite House,
where they are being placed on barges-
A dispatch from Grant. at P. n, llth,
says: A portion of Mclntosh's brigade, cavalry,
sent on a reconnaissance. yesterday morning.
drove in the rebel pickeis, and forced the outer
line of the rebel deienses. passing over entreDch-
meDis about ooe mile west OF Bethsaida Church
Having accomplished the purpose OF the recon
noisance. it proceeded to return. A number
were killed and some prisoners we're brought in.
Our loss was sixteen killed and wounded
Washington dispatches say intelligence from
the army TO Friday night shows that while our
army is quiet at one place, il Is not ia another.
The Washington Star says: Grant is carrying
out his new movement sgainst Richmond vita
his usual alacrity. Reports say the rebels
think they have reason TO believe il is Grants
purpose TO make new base Of supplies on
James river At the same time strong line OF
entreuchments is being erected at White House,
indicating the purpose TO hold that point.
WHITE House., June l3th.-Two officers
have just arrived here, bringing the news OF the
capture Of Fcrt Darling. An order confirming
this intelligence was read TO the army, last
evening. The cheers of our soldiers could be
heard for miles around.
Letters from Buffers Department give details
of recent attack on Petersburg by storming.
Gilmore had advanced within short distance,
but being informed that the rebels were pre-
pairing to receive him, having had information
of the movement the day previous, be decided
70 return, which he did with only $50 killed
and wounded. Gen Kautz, by another road,
surprised the rebels BY brave dash, capturing
several pieces OF artillery and number OF
prisoners. Not being co operated with by
Gilmore, he was compelled to fall back TO pre-
vent being surrounded. He brought bis pris
oDers and captured guns with him. The gun
boats 10 the Appoma,tox threw a number of
shells into Petersburg during the movement
I
of the expedition: There were 400 picked
horsemen under kautz, and 1000 or 1000 in
fantry under Gilmore. all under command of
Gilmore. At noon the infantry were within
one and half miles of Petersburg. and Gilmore
sent a dispatch stating that he beard X auiz'
guns away to bis left. but had no communlcs
tion with him. Gilmore's orders were TO ad-
vance on Petersburg and engage the enemy, it
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the real object being TO divert their attention
| from kauiz, who was to dash into the city from
the opposite side and burn the Appomattox
bridge, destroy their stores, supplies, depOts,
ETC., and do all he could to annoy and harrass
the enemy. Signal glasses announced that
Kauz was fulfilling his mission, as bis cavalry
were seen attacking upon the further side, and
driving tie enemy before them. This was n-
side the intrenchments on the outskirts. Gilmore
availed himself of the second clause in bis in
structions to return that nigh, and sent word
that the works were quite formidable, and
stronger than anticipated. Gen. Hicks did not
deem it prudent 10 attack the enemy, and bad
therefore retreated half mile and formed line
OF battle, while kautz was fighting in the CITY,
expecting co operation, and that the Infantry
would assist him. The rebels. seeing Gilmore's
force withdraw ng. turned their attention TO
kautz, and pressing him closely, captured one
gun. Our cavalry, iu return, captured IL
pounder brass piece. which they brought away.
WAsHISGToN. June l2th.-A dispatch from
General Hunter. dated O'Clock on the morn
ing of the Sth inst. at Slaunton, SAYS: We
met the enemy al Piedmont. last Sunday
morning, Gen. Jones commanding, and totally
routed them after a battle of an hours dura
ton. We captured l,500 prisoners altogether,
OF whom thousand, including 60 officers were
taken on The field; 5000 stand of arms. 3
pieces OF artillery and a large quantity of stores
We have to-day formed junction with Crook
and Averils cavalry Our infantry has been
engaged in burning ties and bending rails east
and west. All Government and railroad
buildings at StauDton were burned.
The Herald's correspondent gives detailed
account OF Hunters movements. After leaving
Cedar creek, the rebel Moseby attempted 10
intercept his communication, and partly sue
ceeded, destroying bridges, tearing up tracks,
capturing stores and number of men on the
w oodstock and Mount jackson Railroad The
citizens appeared friendly. At the same time
that Hunter moved from Cedar creek, Crook
and Averil moved from Lewisburg towards
Staunton. At the fight at Piedmont, all the
military force at Staunton was brought to aid
the rebels They attempted to turn our left,
but failed, and were pushed back in such a
manner that threatened to cut Them off from
Staunton. This lost them the day.
The Tribune correspondent with Sherman,
under date of Dallas, June llih, says: The
enemy attacked McPhersons corps yesterday
morning, and dashed Oh our advanced line of
works, with the intention of occupying better
position They were met with heavy volley
from our men. who remained immovable The
fight continued nearly an hour, when the enemy
retreated, leaving the field covered with dead
and wounded to the humber of $500. After
FIVE days fighting on bis own hook, Mcpherson
has closed on his right wing, enabling US TO
make the next important movement.
A rebel dispatch from New Hope. Georgia,
says the Federals are fortifying at Kingston,
A portion of the 18th Corps is now on the way
from the trans Mississippi Department to rein
force Sherman.
LOUISVILLE, June l.-Dispatches from Lex
ington at noon say the rebels left there yester-
day for Georgetown. 1t is supposed they have
rono aast from, fha-a Pnr h-idoa c.arfej in