Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-07-09
THE WAR IN VIRGINIA.
HEAD QUAR's. PoroMAc ARMY, June 27.

HEAD QUAR's. POToMAC ARMY, June 81.
An attack was made on Burnside's line at
about IL o'clock on Saturday night, with the
intention of driving back the working sol
diery who were engaged in digging entrench-
ments towards the enemy's front, so as to
gain a better position in which to more
efectually cover the enemy's works The
firing was very brisk for about an hour, re-
sulting in our men holding their ground and
continuing their labors, without any loss of
consequence.
The health of our troops, in the main, is
good, considering the oppressively hot wealth
er. The 18th corps seem to have the great
est number of men in hospital, from the effects
of the weather. The colored troops are re-
ported as being unaffected by the heat
Sergeant Jackson, in charge of the 4th d.
vision of the 9th corps, reports that in that
division only 40 men out of 1000 we're unfit
for duty when they were put in front on
Tuesday last, to relieve the I'd corps. This
shows how much better they can endure the
strong rays of the sun than white troops.
New YORK, June %.
In the affair of Wednesday last, the ITi5-
| ane correspondent says the 10th and 10Th
Massachusetts, and the AID and SD New York
were captured bodily. The object of the
south of Petersburg was not gained. The
movement of our forces was promptly re-
sumed after the rebels reiterated with their
captures Owing to the rebels having the
inside track and reaching the point first they
repulsed our advance forces, consisting of
the Vermont brigade, which lost severely in
prisoners.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAc, June 2s
The left wing swung around and took pos
| session of the Weldon Railroad, four miles
| from the city, without opposition.
1t is believed the enemy's lines have been
| contracted and force sent to drive back
| Hunter.
There are about 5000 sick and wounded at
| City Point Hospitals.
NEW YORK, June 30.
A special dispatch to the Tribune dated at
| the headquarters of the Army of the Poto-
mac, June &c, says the enemy are in very
| strong force in front, exhibiting a determi-
nation to resist every attempt of our men to
advance. The possession of the Petersburg
and Weldon railroad is of such vital impor-
lance to them, that only the most consum-
mate skill and bravery will be able to wrest
| it from them.
| The repulse of a remnant of brigade on
Friday shows stubborn determination of the
enemy, and there is no doubt that ever since
they have strengthened that portion of their
lines with defenses and men.
| The Worlds special, dated headquarters,
9th, says we have not got possession of the
| Weldon and Petersburg road as yet, and as
matters stand now there is no GROUND for say
| ing we will have it Immediately. Our posi-
| ton is such, however, as to prevent the enc
| envy running any trains on that road. Gen.
Grant is making the enemy's position warm
one.
| The HeralFs Bermuda Hundred correspon-
/ dent of June 18th says: The situation of the
enemy to-day in relation to Gen. r. S. Fosters
| position at Jones' Neck, is somewhat mena-
/ cling, though quite reconnaissance resulted
| in some picket firing. just now the gunboat
| Huaehback opended on the enemy, who dis
covering them throwing up earthworks at
4 the head of Four Mile Greek. After several
rounds the enemy left.
WASHINGTON, June %.
| A special to the World says: Rebel de-
serters continue to come into Buffers line,
and report great Generalization among the
| men and officers. Lee has sent two brigades
of cavalry and infantry to operate against
Hunter. The endurance of the rebel troops
is giving way. Forced marches to defend
different points menaced by our cavalry have
broken down and used up large number OF
men, and diseases of various kinds prevail to
| fearful extent.
1t is intimated that Lee has between 40,
600 aud so, 900 sick on hand, whom he ind:
impossible to remove beyond the scene OF
of conflict, besides population of 10000
dependant on him for food.
The Heraldrs City Point correspondence o.
the 9th says Sheridan's loss in the recent
fight was less than $50
| Generals Wilson and KautZ are expected tC
do great damage around Lynchburg They
have not yet been heard from.
The Heralds 9th Corps correspondents o
the 26th, says our loss in the rebel attaci
on Sunday night did not exceed six wounded
The rebel loss was severe as their skirmisf
| line marched right against our breast works
FROM CALIFORNIA.
SAN Francisco. june "a.
The Chamber of Commerce and the board
) of Supervisors has reached no conclusion
with the Camanchee matter. The Code
| Ace had not vet arrived, and much anxiety