The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-06-30
Matters in Grants ARMY,

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
Wednesday June %, 1864.
The general anticipation of a few days,
rest by the army has not been realized During
yesterday afternoon and to-day, another
change of the line to the left has been made
simultaneously with the recrossing of the
command of Gen. Smith, and part of the
9th corps to the east bank of the Appomat-
tox, alluded to in my last, the I'd corps and
the main body of the 9th corps, have aban
doned their position to the northeast Of Pc
tersburg, and moved to the left by the rear
Of Warrens and Burnside's line, for dis
lance Of six miles, and took up two lines to
the south Of the Petersburg and Weldon
Railroad.
This new shift of line indicates purpose
to work as thorough destruction of the
Petersburg and Weldon railroad as was done
with the Virginia Central on the North
Anna.
The End and 9th corps found themselves
confronted in their new line by Longstreets
and Hills corps i'll an intrenched position.
The two sides have been feeling each other
continually since yesterday, and heavy skir-
mishing goes Oh almost without intermis-
sion.
President Lincoln, after visiting Generals
Meade and Butler and Grant, in the course
of yesterday and to-day, returns to Wash
ington this evening.
Opposition papers will, doubtless, now
raise an cutlery against presidential inter
ference with Gen. Grants plans The pur-
pose Of Mr.. Lincoln's visit was simply to as
certain in what way and by what means he
could, according to the Judgment of com.
handing generals, best subserve the inter
ests of the country, by exercise of execu-
tive power in this crisis, and especially pro-
mote efficiency and increase the strength of
this army.
FORTRESS MONROE, June 23.-The steam
er Guide has arrived from City Point with
over seven hundred prisoners, recently cap
tured in front of Petersburg.
There has been nothing but skirmishing
thus far this week.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAo.
Thursday June 23-6 a. m.-WiIson's di
vision of cavalry moved off in the direction
Of the Weldon Railroad. When last heard
from they had reached Rives Station, and
were tearing up the track along the road.
The I'd and 9th corps moved from their
old position in the night towards the We'll
don railroad.
Gen. Lee seems to have anticipated the
movement by our left flank, or else the de-
sign to gain our right, as when near Jesu.
salem plank road the two corps We're dom
fronted by Gen. Hills corps. A smart en-
gagement ensued. A battery of the 18th
New York artillery was annoying the rebels
who succeeded in getting round on tue flank
and charging it. The infantry supporting
the battery were surprised, and after faint
show Of resistance retired, leaving four guns
in the hands of the rebels. Our line was
then reformed. The men were becoming
accustomed to Lees new practice of acting
entirely on the defensive, and must have
been confused by his bold and sudden onset
Two divisions OF the first cops were within
easy supporting distance on the right, and
the 9th corps was ready for any hostiIities Oh
the left. Charges were made by the rebels
who suffered severely with each fresh as
sault.
There was heavy fighting in front of the
9th corps about midnight. At times the
musketry broke out into regular volleys
and all night our cannon kept firing
NEW YORK, Friday June 23.-The Post
learns upon the best official authority that
Grants losses in killed, from the time of
leaving the Rapidan till reaching the James
was not over 1900 men, The wounded
were less than 3, 600, large majority of the
injuries being very slight.
The permanent loss in the army will not
be over 10000.
The headquarters correspondent, of the
DIST to the Philadelphia Enquirer says events
OF considerable moment may be shortly
looked for.
Our lines have been extended on our left
SO as to cut the Petersburg and Weldon
railroad, thus effectually interoepting the
line of communication between Richmond
and the Gulf and seaboard States.
Distant artillery firing was heard to the
left to-day, probably Wilson's division of
cavalry engaging some force of the enemy.
Our base at City Point is one of the best
we have had during the entire campaign.
A special to the Philadelphia Bulletin
says: The rebels made rear attack on
Wrights and Hancock's corps, and captured
four guns of Knights New York battery,
and took 400 men, being a well depleted
regiment.
Our men were rallied, and re took the
ground and captured zoo prisoners
rs The total receipts of the Sanitary
Fair at Pittsburg, foot up 1886, 591 81.