, 1864-06-20

our works, and for half an hour the fight
ing was terrible and the slaughter OF the
enemy great. They were driven back in
confusion. At the same time a powerful
attack was made on McPherson's right.
which was repulscd. The enemy's loss is
between 1000 and 5000. On the 31st
feeble attack was made by the rebels, who
were repulsed. On Thursday noon we en-
tered Dallas.
The Times has an account of General
Averill's operations in the expedition sent
out to distract the attention of Morgan and
other rebel commands from the expedition
under Gen. Crook. In this Averill appears
to have been successful, as he kept Morgan
with 5000 men near Wythevile until Gen.
Crook succeeded in completing his work,
and then moved to join Crook. On the
way he encountered Gen. Morgan; though
Outnumbercd two TO one, he found it ne
cessary to make a stand and fight for an
hour. The gallant little command with
stood assault after assault, holding their
ground as firm as a rock until dark; Aver
i'll then moved of, Morgan not deeming it
advisable to follow. He eventually fell in
with Crook after having several skirmishes,
and meeting aforce ef 1900 men under Jen-
kins, whom he fanked. At this time his
command is entirely out of ammunition.
Arrangements were effected by which
the killed and wounded could be gathered
in.
There was no movement on the 9th.
A deserter who came into our line reports
Hunters victory more complete than the
Richmond papers reported. He says Hun
ter took twenty cannon, many prisoners
and quantity Of stores.
A special dispatch says: The rejection
of the bankrupt bill is not regarded as de-
cisive. There is no disposition to defer it
until December.
Fourteen bodies have been recovered
from the wreck of the Berkshire; the num-
Der will probably reach 40.
The most of the leading journals in this
city devote several columns to exceedingly
interesting official communications from Sec
retary Seward to the Senate, relative to the
feasibility of and the great advantage to be
derived from the projected international
telegraph to unite Europe and America Via
Behring's Straits. These journals also con-
tain editorials highly cOmmendatOry of the
great enterprise, and urgeprOmpt legislation
on the part Of Congress to enable the COM
pany to proceed Immediately with the vast
work.
The NeW Ironsidss has arrived at Hilton
Head. A blockade runner attempted to
come out on the night of the 9th, but got
aground and was completely knocked to
pieces.
Admiral Dahlgren arrived at Hilton
Head on the 7th.
Louisville, June 11.--Dispatches from
Lexington at noon say the rebels left here
yesterday for Georgetown. 1t is supposed
they have gone east from there. Burbridge
started in pursuit with fresh horses last
night, and will push up whenever he has a
chance.
A messenger from Frankfort reports the
city under martial law
Ali men capable Of bearing ururs are be-
ing armed to defend the city. Tho archives
have been removed to the front.
The Governor feels confident Of his ability
to hold the place until the arrival of rein
forcements.
A force Of 800 rebels occupy the stock
adethree miles this side Of Frankfort, to pre-
vent reinforcements from reaching Frank
fort from Louisville.
Union troops attacked the stockade last
night and were repulsed.
New. Hope, Ca. June 4.-There has
been misunderstanding to-day. Gen.
Rehls is wounded.
The rebels arc fortifying at Kingston.
| A portion Of the 18th corps is now on the
way from Trans-Mississippi to reinforce
Sherman. They have reached Van Buren,,
Ala.
Washington, June 4.-The House to-
day declared Todd entitled to a seat as del
egate from Dacotah Territory.
BY an arrival to-day from White House,
nothing new has been landed at that place
except reinforcements and forage for the use
Of the army.
The railroad track which had been com
pleted within mile OF two Of the army
has been taken up, the rails and ties brought
to White House, where theyare being placed
in barges.
Cincinnati, June 14.-Gen. Morgan with
5000 men attacked the 168th and 10th
Ohio regiments, under Hobson, at Cyntbi-
ana yesterday. After a severe fight he
compelled Hobson to surrender, on condi-
ton that his men should be immediately
exchanged. The fight took place prihci-
pally in the streets Of Cynthiana. Some Of
our troops took refuge in the Court House.
/ In order to get them out, the town was set
on fire and about 20 buildings were con-
sumed before the FIRE was extinguished.
Our loss was Is killed and so wounded.
Col. Berry, Provost Marshal Of Covington,
was nortally wounded, and Col Garris, Of
.Ithe 16Sth, severely. Our loss in prisoners
amounts % from 1900 to 800.
This morning Gen. Burbridge, who left
Paris last night, fell upon Morgan whilst
his men we're at breakfast, and after Sc.
we're fight, completely defeated him, and
scattered hisforces in all lldireetions. About
] I5o prisoners were taken, including 20 Off
GERS. Burbridge at last advices was closely
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