, 1864-06-20
PUGET SOUND HERALD
STEILACooM, w. T,
MONDAY, June 20, 1864.
LATEST EASTERN NEWS
CONDENSED FOR THE PreEr SOUND HERALD

Cincinnati, June 8.-A rebel force. sup
posed to be under the command Of John
Morgan, made an entrance into Eastern
Kentucky few days ago. This morning
he captured Mount Sterling, and destroyed
the Central Railroad track between G. Cyn-
thiana and Paris, and cut the telegraph
wires. Another gang attacked the passen-
ger train on the Louisville and Lexington
Railroad near Smithfeld. Two passenger
cars and a baggage car were burned, and
the express car robbed the engine was
thrown off the track, but very fortunately
none Of the passengers were hurt.
Chicago, June 9.-Dispatches from Dal-
ton, dated the Sd, say the enemy made sew
eral distinct charges on McPhersOn's lines
last night, making desperate efforts each
time with terrible slaug ghter, our men never
yielding an inch.
Alabama papers say that everytrain that
comes from the North is loaded with wOuud-
ed, already more than they know what to
do with. Skirmishing along the whole line
continues briskly.
New York, June S.-A special says that
on Sunday the rebels, under cover of a dense
fog, made an assault after dark on Smith s
brigade Of the I'd corps, and advanced in
strong line of battle to point within pis-
tOl range of our works before they were dis
covered. No sooner did the outposts give
the alarm than one sheet of fire burst forth
from our ranks in front of both fianks Of
the enemy. In half an hour the enemy
were thrown back in confusion, leaving the
ground covered with dead and wounded.
Our loss is small.
The Herald correspondent says that our
line runs nearly parallel with the Chicka-
hOminy, but is exceeding irregular. The
right is formed by Burnsile's corps, centre
by Wright's, and the left by HancOck's.
Large reinforcements arrived this morning,
and more coming.
Washington, June S.-A dispatch from
Charles A. Dana, dated Headquarters last
night, says the Richmond E'ramiRer Of to-
day speaks Of the defeat of Gen. W. E.
Jones by Gen. Hunter, II miles beyond
Staunton. Jones was killed on the field,
and his successor retreated to Waynesboro,
and now holds the mountains between Char
iottesville and Staunton. The same paper
further states that no artillery stores were
captured by Gen. Hunter.
A dispatch from Sherman, dated Acworth,
juno 7th, 6 P. NJ, says: l have been to
Allatoona Pass, and fnd it very admirable
for our purpose-being a gate through
the last or eastern spur Of the Alleghanies.
It now becomes os useful to us as il has
been to the rebels, being easily defended
from either direction. Roads hence from
AcWorth into Georgia are large and good,
; and the country more open. The enemy
Is not Ia our immediate 'front.' but his sig
hals are seen at Lost Mountain and Kene-
saw. = -
Dispatches from Gen. Candy, dated June
Sd, report satisfactory progress in the reor-
ganization Of his command.
Cane, June 1.-THE Ohio river boats
report that the guerrillas are enforcing a
merciiess CONSUMPTION in Kentucky above
Smithland, sweeping the country of all the
men under so, especially those Of Union
sentiments. They respect States rights
people, with the exception Of helping them
selves to horses, mules, ndsupplies. Fam
lilies are fleeing before the cCnseriptiOn.
The steamer WaskiagtoB, from New Or
leans, confirms the report Of the blockade
Of the Mississippi river at Grcenyille by
Marmaduke's forces.
Three steamers were lying above Green
vile awaiting theresnltof the engagement
which had been going on for two days be-
tween The gunboats and batteries. But lit
tie If any impression has been made on the
batteries. Qt
The gnerrillas have again been commits
ting outTages in Louisiana.
Washington, Jane 1.-THE Richmond
Eraminsr Of the 9Th says Hunter occupied
Stanton, driving the rebels 12miles. The
rumor also prevailed that the Union forces
have moved to the South, and occupy Lex
ington. The Examiner Of the 7th says
last night the enemy abandoned our left
and part Of our centre. Impression here
IS that Grant is making his way to James
river and will cross to the south side.
New York, June 10.-Thc Herald cor
respondent says division Of the fifth corps
occupies position on the railroad over
Ghickahominy, crossing the river two miles
above Summers Bridge. Tho enemy are
strongly posted on the opposite side with
heavy guns, which opened FIRE upon our
columns. 0urtroops dupandsilenced
the rebel guns.
Another correspondent says: Our line
had been somewhat advanced and placed
in strong condition for defense The enemy
are within speaking distance Of our lines.
Our ranks are being rapidly filed by rein
forcements. About 4 o'clock p. N. Of
the sth the rebels made desperate charge
on our works, and were again disastrously
repulsed.
Chicago, june Dispatches from the
White House, dated the Sth, say that Sher-
idan has gone on another very important
raid, which, If successful, viii be most BEN
e6cial, asitis the most hazardous expedition
ofthe war. - E
New York, June 10 The Tfi5unss cor
respondent gives detailsof Sherman'smoye-
ments to June Ist. On May 22d an order
was given to move next morning on the d.
rect route to Atlanta. At EtoWah the
enemy's pickets were driven in and we
eroaaad fha r:var a nj r,t1shad torard Hunts.