Washington telegraph., 1864-06-08

dencc, our trust in that ultimate event
will not be darkencd by any present de.
feat. When the joyful intelligence may
reach our ears that the Federal hosts have
abandoned the campaign, neither we nor
our readers, will receive it with weaker
huzzas or less heartfelt gratitude to Prov
idenc. because we have humbly consider
ed that it may be his will to chasten US
further BY defeat, and been prepared to
meet the consequences.
SOUTHERN DIsPATCHEs.-We throw
together our Southern dispatches from all
quarters. They are very msagrs, and We
are left to form opinions mostly from
Northern accounts. These arc also given
in another place, with the caution that
they are just as likely to be fal.e as true:
Petersburg, May l6, via Mobile, 49,
There was heavy firing this morning at
Drury's Bluff, and between there and
Dunlap's farm. Eaemy were near the
battle field on both sides of the railroad to
Weldon.
Petersburg, May l6, IL a. m.-Many
prisoners have been taken. The N. I.
Herald of the llth, received yesterday,
admits loss of $4,000 in Grants army.
Gold 2l0 in New York on Monday
The operations Of to-day near the city
were entirely successful; enemy driv-
ell several miles, losing many men, wa
gons and ambulances. Our loss not over
5000
Gen. Daring made gallant charge
at Chester, capturing very strong po-
sition and many stores. Beauregard
drove back centre. leaving 1000 dead
yankees on the field. Ransom turned
right flank at noon. Yankee Genera
Hickman captured. Enemy repulsed
with loss of $4,000 and 81 general Of
ficers at Spottsylvania Courthouse.
Mobile, l9, Atlanta, l7.-On SUNDAY
Stewards division, with Maury's ane
Stevenson's divisions at p. IN. charged
the enemy's left at Resaca. Enemy.
loss heavy. Col. Harrell and 1t -Colone
Howard were wounded. Capt. Lowry
and Alfred Grew, of the LIST Ala, were
killed. Gems. Wal thai and Manigaul
were slightly wounded Major Wallace
9Th Ala, and Capt. Stamford of Miss
artillery, killed.
Atlanta, May 1s.-Our lines continu
ally changing to meet developments o
the enemy. Yankee forces have been
under-estimated, ascertained to be 100,
900. The vigilance OF Gen. Johnsto.
has foiled every attempt of the enemy
to flank him, and he has embraced every
opportunity to punish the enemy. The
respective casualties last night-our.
about $500, enemy's from IL, 600 to Is,
900.
Richmond, May 19.-Brig. General
Gordon, of North Carolina, has died from
wounds received at the battle Of Brock,
roads last Thursday.
The following dispatch has been re
ceived from Gen. Lee
Spottsylvania c. Ii. May 1S.-To tn
Hon. Secretary of War: The enem,
opened his batteries on the position O
EwelPs line and attempted an assault
but was easily repulsed. Subsequent,
he cannonaded a portion Of Hills line
under Early. Casualties Oh our sid
very few.
1t is reported that Gen. Butler and hi
troops are embarking and leaving Oh
his transports.
Gen. Lee on yesterday issued con
gratuiatory address to his troops on re
ceiving news of our success in variou
parts of the Confederacy, as follows:
The heroic valor of this army, wit
the blessing of Almighty God, has thu
far checked the advance of the principa
army of the enemy, and inflicted upor
it heavy loss.
The hearts of your countrymen ART
turning to You with confidence, and thei
prayers attend yen in the gallant strug
gle. Encouraged by our successes whicl
have been vouchsafed to US, and stimu
lated by the great interests dependin;
upon the issue, let every man resolve t
endure all and brave all. until, by th
assistance of merciful God, the enem,
shall be driven back and peace secured
Continue to emulate the valor of you
countrymen who have fallen, and re
member it depends upon you whethe
they have died in vain. 1t is in you
power under God to defeat the last grea
effort of the enemy. Strike them wit
tirmness for the independence of you
native land, and earn the lasting low
of your countrymen and the admiration
of mankind.
Mobile, 10, Petersburg 1S--Ther
was heavy sskirmishing along the line
to-day. Army correspondent n. Y. New
under date May 18th, says Grant wa
compelled to use his 10000 reserve O.
the second day, and now all are gone.
| Heestimates Grants loss at so, 900.
Tangipohoa, May l6.-Colonel Fran
Powers made dash into Springfield
landing below Port Hudson yesterda
morning, capturing 20 negroes, 60 mule
and horses. The enemy attacked him
but were repulsed.
| We lost Capt. Ambrose Of the lot