Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-06-04
LATEST FROM THE EAST.
DATES no MAY 23D-

81 ppotlSylVanla, ana made detOur west across
the river Ny, and struck the Fredericksburg
road near our right flank within three-fourth.
Of mile of Meade's and Grants headuuar
tiers. The only troops we had on the ground
at the time were two regiments of Tyler's
brigade. Tyler brought up the remainder Of
his force, met the rebel attack and drove the
enemy back TO the woods. Considering the
rawness Of the troops, when once fairly under
fire they showed the utmost bravery. Their
loss was quite heavy, and will probably
reach 1000 in killed, wounded and missing.
The rebels gave way in confusion.
New York, May 21.--The rebel loss must
have been very heavy in proportion to the
number engaged on the 18th. Their dead
and wounded lay quite thick on some por-
lions Of the lines. The rebels withdrew
from their position in our rear, under cover
OF night. Our old flank movement to the left
was resumed again yesterday morning. Lee
is believed to be leaving his entertainments
around Spottsylyania for one further south
and east Of them.
Bermuda Hundred, May 18th.-The Rioh-
mond Examiner says the enemy have con-
centrated in Virginia. If beaten there they
"AS oOaICn CNC4 yWuGIeo II tuGy WIN
they win everything. The war and the
Confederacy might continue, but if Virginia
be lost the present Confederate organization
will not probably survive
New York, May 20.-Intelligence has been re.
ceived that tue Spanish feet has taken possession
Of the Chincha Guano Islands, and raised the
Spanish flag.
A Key " est correspondent of the 18th announc-
ces the capture Of Tampa Bay, Florida, on the
4th. On nearing the town. our troops charged at
the double quick and surprised the inhabitants.
1t was found that the rebel troops had left the
day before to reinforce Lees army. 4 few pris- !
Oners were taken. One blockade runner was
and the Qualifications destroyed
New York, May 2lst.-Howard, formerly an
attache of the Times, has been arrested. Hell
the authorship OF the recent bogus proc
lamaton, and says he palmed it off Oh journals |
here for gold and stock operations.
Cincinnati, May 2lst-Sam Medary was arrest
ed on indictment for alleged conspiracy with the
parties are tied here some months ago, charged
with an attempt to overthrow the Government
A Western Virginia correspondent SAYS that !
Gen. Crooks command is slowly falling back af
ter accomplishing its object He destroyed a
large amount Of supplies, and damaged the East
railroad beyond the possibility of re-
pairs for three months. Cen. jerks, who was
wounded and captured, has since died. d.
The pirate Florida destroyed the ship Acton of
Boston, on March 18th.
Washington. 2lst-Dispatches from Sherman
tate our forces found in Rome, Ca. large amounts
If provisions. We have secured two good bridges
Rda ford. EtOwah ears run to Kingston. -
3anks gunbOats had got over the dam at Alex /
ndria and Admiral Porter had arrived at thet r
Mouth of Red river Banks was expected at !
emrnes Point on the 10th. Vi .sra. l
Washington May 2lst.--Dispatches from Butler '
OPP M, report that he had been Fighting all
ay-the enemy endeavoring1 to close in ourline.
he rebel General Walker, of Texas, captured. !.
AdYices from the army say that Lees army is i
luch less than has been estimated 1t having been s
realty reduced in the recent battles. The rebel 8
Jss in the battle of Thursday, 18th, 1850 killed
nd wounded, besides 450 prisoners. rs. !,
Sixty citizens of Fredericksburg have been ar y
,sted and viii be held as hostages for that r
lmber Of our wounded taken by them and sent b
richmond. On Friday evening the goth, Gen. r
rant commenced a movement for the purpose Of
,mpelling Lee to abandon his position near
details of which should not be
ade public. LOngstteet's corps started for the =,
nth at one O'clock on the morning of Saturday, "
st. An hour and half later Gen. Hancock Il
owed and EWell's corps followed Longstreet last m
ght. The indications are that the rebels had i
lien back beyond the North Anna. Gen. Grants n
ovement has thus far been accomplished without
w engagement or serious interruption. We
Nv occupy Guinneys Station and South Matap-
my on that line. ..'-. l..i E. a-.. -
New. York, May 22,-Our troops were moving >,
| Friday night to q new position, The Generals u
were broken up on Saturday, and Y
arly the whole army is in motion. ...r EG
Richmond papers state that their losses in recent
tiles was 70, 600 and as usual claim a victory
lev acknowledge the loss of 10 guns. he
New York, May 25d.-The rebel army has been -
treating since the attack on our right on the "a
th. AT 4 pm, on Saturday, our forces occu-
"a Ct1inInnV,s Station and BOWLING Green and
t enough rebels have been found to fight with. p
with Butler writing on the goth, m
VS.: On the 18th the rebels advanced on our en- ~
nChed lines, across the Peninsula, but were f..
wen back. 0nr wounded will probably number
D. Towards dark the rebels made attempt to M
ce our skirmishers from the road, without sue 10
Fortress Monroe, May 23-At. noon yesterday ca
pickets on our lett, on the AppOmattox, were
ven in and quite an engagement occurred, The r.
envy got the worst of the tight and retired. II
A lbany, May 23d.-GOv. Seymour has directed q,
lictments against all persons who were engaged -
Selling the Offices Of the World and Journal of
mmerC9. /
Washington, May 23.-The Army of the Poto- -
C is now fully as strong in numbers and better ~
tipped than when the campaign began, Sever I'd
Of reinforcements have also been for
rded to other armies in the field. During the
ne time oyer 80 600 volunteers Tor 100 days have
IN mustered into service clothed armed, equip nc
and transported TO their respective positions, +.
IN the House, CoffrOth, of Pennsylvania intro. ~
ced resolution, that with the concurrence OF di
ii houses, Congress shall adjourn on the 9Th Of
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