Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-30
MILITARY NEWS !!
25, 900 Rebels in Arkansas
The Rebels Still lhold the Weldon R.R.
General Lees Army.
GRANTS PRISONERS.
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
GRANTS PRISONERS.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The Organization and Resolutions.
Frightful Railroad Accident.
The Weldon Railroad Not i'm Our
Possession---ConditiOn of Lees
[Tribune,s Special.l

Condition of Lees
Army.
[Trbune's Special.l
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac,
June 26.-This morning the enemy, in very
strong force in our front, exhibit deter
mination to resist every attempt of our
men to advance. The possession of the
Petersburg and Weldon railroad Is of such
vital Importance to them that only the most
consummate skill and bravery can wrest it
from them. The repulse of the Vermont
brigade on Friday shows the stubborn de-
termination of the enemy, and there is no
doubt that ever since they have been
strengthening that portion OF their lines
with defenses and men.
Worlds Special
HEADQUARTERS, June 27.-We have not
possession of the Weldon and Petersburg
railroad as yet. AS matters stand now there
is no ground for saying we will have it i'm
mediately. Our position Is such, however,
as to prevent the enemy from running any
trains on that road. General Grant is max
ing the enemy's position warm one.
The Herald's Bermuda Hundred cores
pondence Of the 25th, says the situation of
the enemy to-day in relation to Gen. r. s.
Fosters position at Jones Neck is some
what menacing, though quite reconnois-
sance resulted in some picket firing. Just
now the Hunchback gunboat opened on the
enemy who were discovered throwing up
earthworks at the head of Four Mile Creek.
After several rounds the enemy left.
Worlds specal.l
WASHINGTON, June 2S.-Rebel deserters
continue to come into Buffers line, report
ing Generalization among the men and
officers.
Lee has sent two brigades of cavalry and
Infantry force to operate against Hunter.
The endurance of the rebel troops gives
way. Forced marches to defend different
points menaced by our cavalry has broken
down and used up large number of men.
Diseases of various kinds prevail to fear
full extent. 1t Is intimated that Lee has be-
tween 10000 and $4,000 sick on hand, whom
he finds it impossible to remove beyond the
scene of conflict, besides a population of
10000 dependent on him for food.
The Herald's City Point correspondent of
the 29th, says Sheridan's loss in the recent
fight was less than $500. Generals Wilson
and Kautz are expected to do great damage
around Lynchburg. They have not been
heard from.
The Herald's Ninth corps correspondent,
under date of June 26th, says our loss in
the rebel attack on Sunday night did not
exceed,six wounded. The rebel loss was
severe, as the skirmish line marched all
night against our breastworks.
The Herald's Bermuda Hundred corres-
pondent of the 25th, explains that our IRON
clads draw twelve feet of water, and the
channel above Trent will reach only eleven
feet, hence we can't approach nearer Rich
mond.
The steamer Electric Spark, from New
York, arrived at New Orleans ON the 20th
ult. Gold at New Orleans was 104 pre-
MUM. Cotton is quoted at ITO.
The New York Tribune's Washington
special says Secretary Chase will ask Con-
gress to provide for raising from 100000
to $100,000,000 more revenue by an increase
of taxation on incomes, tobacco, petroleum
and whisky. ~