, 1864-07-11

PIODdDly Ue auOpUeu, Us tne senate Dill Is
almost precisely the same.
Chicago, June 29.-Private dispatches
mention the burning Of the American barque
Tycoon BY The Alabama. The Tycoon sailed
from New York for San Francisco on the
9th of March.
New Orleans correspondence contains the
following The archives of the State of
Louisiana were found buried in the earth
near Baton Rouge. Part of them have ar
rived at New Orleans
The rebels have issued an order from Rich
mond prohibiting the burning of cotton, as
it will be seized to procure clothing for the
soldiers and munitions Of war.
Our srmy at Morgan, La, have embarked
on transports for an important position.
Army Of the Potomac, June 2Sth.-The
left wing swung round. and took possession
Of the Weldon Railroad, four miles from
the city, without opposition.
New York, june 29.-The Commercial
states editorially, on good authority, that our
total loss in Grants campaign, exclusive Of
cavalry and Hunters column, is not over
52,0e0j sihce crossing James river, our loss
will not exceed 5000; only 34O0 wounded
remained at headquarters juno 9th.
june 90.-AApeei diFpatch in the same
paper says that Secretary Chase, finding that
it was not the disposition tograht him power
to collect Sufficient revenue to carry on the
Government, has resigned.
The Washington Star Of Yesterday SAYS
that since Grant crossed the SRapidan, he
has taken 1900 prisoners, not including
those within the last four or Eve days; while
our loss is not over one-third that number.
Among the prisoners taken are men over 60
years old, and boys but IA or Is. Accord
ing to their own account, the rebels have
lost, up to the siege of Petersburg, 2S Gen.
eral officers and 1900 prisoners, who are
now in our hands.
Washington, July 1.-The President has
nominated Vim. Pitt Fesseuden, Of Maine,
for Secretary of the Treasury, without con-
sulting him. His confirmation BY the Senate
was unanimous. Fessenden has not yet sig
ni6ed his acceptance. Much excitement
exists about the Capitol.
Chicago, July "A Nashville letter Of
the 30th, speaking of Sherman's operations,
says: On the 9th, Hooker and Schofeld
attempted to storm the rebel breastworks,
but we're unsuccessful. Hooker was dan.
gerOusly wounded, and his corps lost 1000
men in the assault.
Washington, July "A telegram from
Sherman saws that the recent movements
have caused the ehcHiJ to evacuate, and we
now occupy Kensaw and Marietta.
Dispatches from Charleston, West Vir.
ginia, state that Hunter, with. his whole
command, had arrived safely. He defeated
the enemy in FIVE different engagements,
and destroyed s5, ,O00, 900 worth Of propefty
including all the factories, tan yards, mills,
f0undries and furnaces in Shenandoah valley
as far as Lynchburg. All the railroads and
canals on the route were totally destroyed.
Our total loss does not exceed 1000; enc
my's 5000.
Washington, July 2.-Chase's conimuni.
cation to the Committee Of Ways and Means
says that the aggregate FeSenuc derived from
all sources, for the year ending June 30th,
reached s242, ,000, 900, and the expenses,
including two months pay to the army to
July lst, $3.50, ,OO0,O 600. The whole amount
Of revenue for the next year cannot be put
down at more than S31S, ,000, 900, while The
expenditures will be likely to reach $780,
100000. The deficit beyond the amount
furnished by the loan bill is 500, 900, 900.
He suggests that the revenue be raised by
increasing the tax on liquors, tobacco and
cigars.
Senator Fezsenden has not yet accepted
the Secretaryship Of the Treasury, bat il is
considered certain that he will.
Baltimore, July 3,-Three heavy columns
Of the rebels attacked Martinsburg this
morning. Sigel fought them several hours,
but, yielding tOsuperior numbers, evacuated
Martinsburg, saving all the movable prop
erty. Sigel has fallen back TO Harpers
Ferry, and holds a strong position on Mary
land Heights. Tho enemy is said to Be
under Gen. Early. Sigel says there we're
1000 cavalry; the number Of infantry is
unknown. The object Of the raid can only
be the stealing Of horses, provisions, etc., and
returning before sufficient force TO cope
with them can be raised.
New York, July 3d.-A dispatch from
headquarters records the return Of Gen.
KRutI, with the loss of many men, horses,
twelve guns and his wagon train, but the
expedition was successful in the destruction
Of the Danville and Weldon Railroad, mills,
and an immense amount Of other property.
On returning, they were overwhelmingly
attacked by Fitzhugh Lee and Hampton's
cavalry and infantry. Kadtz tepulsed them
several times, bit was finally surrounded.
His retreat was made through almost im-
penetrabIe swafnps. He spiked his guns
and burned his wagons: Il Is said the 9th
corps Afterwards attacked the rebels and re-
captured eight guns: 3 Is
Five rebel Generals and forty.kye field
officers arrived on the 10Th, and were sent
to the front under the rebel batteries, in
retaliation for Union officers similarly placed
in Charleston.
The Fulton, from Port Royal the 30th
ult reports all quiet. Secessionville was
vigorously shelled by our forces last week.
Baltimore, July 3.--The Senate finance
Committee; after 4 long consultation, &C
eepted Chase's resignation. There is much
speculation concerning Che reason Of Chase's