The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-07-02

possession Of the bank opposite, and long
distance in his rear on that bank. They
suddenly uncovered the 18th corps to an
enflading fire, and reverse fire. Al
length the enemy attacked with musketry
as well Is cannon. They very foolishly
certained to have been Hapgood's s. C.
brigade of Hoke's division. The repulse
was the work of but O few moments. and
was complete. 166 prisoners fell into ouI
hands. BY Q strategic movement thew
were drawn into our rifle pits, and there
being cannonaded in he rear by covered
works, the rebels were obliged to surren.
der.
NEW YORK, June N.-The Heyalds CITY
Point correspondent says: Atlanta papers
Of week ago state that the bridge over the
Chattahochie to Roswell is strongly forti.
fled, and that the nearest the Yankees have
been to Roswell IL ten miles northeast o,
Marietta.
He also says that Hooker's corps was
repulsed with great loss last week. The
rebel lines have been extended eastward.
the vicinity Of Brush mountain, and the
rebel position il best held since the eyacu-
alton Of Dalton.
A special to the Philadelphia Inouirey
OF June Gath says that yesterday D. M.
General Wright with the 9Th corps made 8
movement to the left and reached the
Weldon road, Of which he destroyed some
nve milee. Fires were built along which
destroyed the ties and at the same time
warped the iron 20 ~ to make it unfit for
further use. Having accomplished his OBJ
jet he returned to his former position.
The Times special of the oath says
This morning Longstreet and Kill are it Is
ascertained moving towards Weldon, hav-
ing vacated their entertainments in our
front. During the brief skirmish this
morning few prisoners were taken from
which appeared that Besuregard's main
army 10 now covering Petersburg while
Lees forces are moving to our left, with
what design remains yet to be seen.
A rebel desertor who came in this morn
ing states that our recent shelling yester-
day by Birney's artillery was very dis.
astrous. He adds that the rebels are
marching and couuter-marching to guard
against our expected attack.
CHARLEsToN, Va, June 25.-It is 70.
rebel Gen. McCausland whom Hunter out
aanked and defeated few days since, is
now at Lewisburg with 1000 troops. It il
likewise reported that some 1000 of Nor.
gan's command have reached the vicinity
Of Logan G. H., in their retreat from XIV.
The Commercials army letter of the 18th
says that Fosters force Of the 10th corps
Bluff and perhaps captured it. This would
permit the erection Of strong counter work
to operate against Fort Darling. Heavy
lines of intrenchments are concentration
q sweeping fire on Drury's Bluff which L
the evident design of Grant.
New YORK, June 1.-THE headquarters
correspondent of the Commercial Adver.
User, under date Of June 25th, says: A
portion of the 10th corps, under Gen. Fos-
ter, went across the James river and Is
now operating on the west bank OF that
At last accounts Foster had worked his
way past Atkins landing, which place will
be remembered % having been declared
neutral ground for the exchange of pris-
oners; and before this reaches you he vii
probably have attacked, and, we hope,
captured Chafiins' bluff.
II Gen. Foster succeeds in his mission,
and carries this formidable rebel strong
hold, We can then reduce Fort Darling by
erecting . counter work. A heavy line OF
entrenchments, assisted by several mortar
boats and concentrating q sweeping fire
ON Drury's bluff, IL the evident design OF
Grant in his operation.
The capture of Fort Darling virtually
places Richmond in our hands. 1t will
then be very easy matter to destroy the
rebel iron clads, or keep them at Rich
tories from Smelling the rebel capital.
The maneuvers Of Grant Of the past
week have not been to bring on q general
engagement, neither have we fought any
considerable battle. The main object was
to give relief to Gen. Hunter, and our main
endeavors are to obtain full and perma-
nent possession of the Petersburg and
federacy in twain.
The Commercial says OF the accident on
the Erie Railroad, that it was less serious
than at first reported. The accident occur
red at 8 o'clock Sunday morning, and was
caused by a. collision between q freight
and q gravel train. The only person kill
ed was laborer, whe was on the gravel
train.
The Posts Washington special, of the
9th, says: 1t is reported that the bill be-
fore the House repeating the draft commu-
tations will pass.
1t is doubtful if the Senate will consent
to an adjournment if the House rejects this
bill.
No prospects of q repeal Of the gold bill.
Mr.. Chase has not changed his views upon
the subject.
The Commercials special, Washington,
9th, says: It is rumored to-day that Sec
rotary Chase may recommend some mOdi-
ficatiOn in the gold bill. Should this prove
true, Congress Will follow his recommen-
Oat1On.
The Ir1bunes Washington special says:
Mr.. Dana, assistant secretary of war, re-
ports that Lees forces are not more than
two thirds as strong as Grants; that our
losses in the movements ON the Weldon
road are unimportant comparatively, and
that Grant has his hand on his throat and
will not let go till he is strangled to death.
He is confident of q final and conclusive
success. We have 81, 900 prisoners yet in
our hands.
The Times Headquarters special of the
oath says that the movements of the rebels
lately are mysterious. There appears to
be general movement to our left. Por-
tions of the 5th and 9Th corps moved to
counterfeit any sudden demonstration
The 9th corps was diminishing on the
Weldon road to-day. The road has not
been used by the rebels for several days.
Petersburg papers to-day say the Danville
road was cut by Hunter yesterday, and
speak of Hunter IS at Salem.
FORTRESS MONROE, June 26.-Sheridan's
cavalry succeeded in safely eGecting q
crossing Of the James river during the af-
ternoon and night of yesterday. The wag-
on train alone was six miles in length,
which added to our force OF cavalry and
comprised some 5000 horsemen, and made
q limo Of about twenty miles in length, two