The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1864-06-25

Washington hT4h-.An sxplosiaa od-
Cured m the Washineson arzessxl se-ialsy.
setting fire TO the building. !;
A search for the bodies has been CON.
meneed, and Is have thus far hesa taken
from the ruins, but burned beyund rscoz-
milton.
There were l, 300 men and 500 woaIen
employed, several Of whom wane injured
IN escaping.
Washington, 17th.--The army appro-
Priation bill passed both Houses, and has
become law.
Madison, Ind, 17th.--A rebel force In
Trimbie county took possession of Bedford
the county seat, capturing the prosoat
marshal and others. Il Is not stated how
large the faree is. g.. d., .s-ars > I'll,
New York, 1Sth.---Herald's . eorespon-
dent of the 9th army corps giyea the fol-
lowing account of the fight near Long
Bridge: # g.
In crossing the Ghickahominy Long
Bridge, Cra Eford's division had the ad-
vance. After crossing he at once pushed
forward to the heights on the opposite.
side, established himself, and remained
there until daylight.
Wheelers other division Of the 9Th
corps took position near by. Here she
troops remained all day, but not wiEhsut
independent and most brilliant fghting.
Crawford division of cavalry was still il
adv ince.
Pontoons were sent in the direction Of
Turner'S Ford across the Chickahominy,
and some towards White Oak aad the
Savannah crossing. At the latter cross
ing the cavalry came upon the Ist and I'd
South Carolina regiments Of -Hamptons
brigade, and being inferior in numbers,
sent back for infantry supports. grawfoad
sent Gen. Bates brigade with inssuncs
tons TO aid the cavalry to get posasaioa Il
the road, and intrench very shortly aiaer,
Lyttles brigade went to thee assistance
Of the lst brigade followed by Col Gales
brigade. S''sH
In some redoubts thrown up BY a6cgiel-s
lan the enemy had placed 8 cannon, from
which they kept up a vigorous eannopad-
ing and shelllng our troops. Three OBJ
jects were to be gained in holding Long
Bridge road, upon which were all our
trains and sileneing the guns of these re-
doubts. and keeping possession Of White
Oak Swamp bridges. Barnes battery
first was located 30 as to command the
bridge and prevent the enemy from cross
ing over from that direction. Meantime
the other batteries directed fire on these
redoubts, and the counter-cannonading
was heavy and furious for some time. Our
cavalry got out Of ammunition and at the
same time were heavily pressed and CON-
pelled to fall hack, which they did in con-
siderable, confusion, working thro' infantry
lines, The infantry, Notwithstanding the
cavalry panic, stood ground, and punished
the rebel cavalry severely as they came
within musket range.
The enemy's cavalry, numbering 3, ,O00,,
fell back and didn't show themselves
again.
From this time the fighting was between
Crawford's division and the ensmy's in
fantry, which arrived at half past p m.
4 brisk skirnishing ensued and the enc
my made al attack, but was so decisively
repulsed that he did not venture to repeat
il. 4 az~ !
Army Potomac, June Is, s a. m
Burnside's command, which landed at
Point of Rock Tuesday evening, advanced
early yesterday morningon City Point and
Petersburg road, and fading the enemy
near Harrisons' Greek, drove them into
their foFti6cations some half q mile be-
yond the line of battle f0rmed with Hihek-
ley's eolored division on the left, 4
charge was made and the entire line Of
works was taken, with 16 guns, 800 pris-
oners and several battle Gags. The posi-
ton was one of great strength and should
have resisted an attack from much hrg-
er force.
= The cblored troops are reported as be-
having admirably, taking their part ofthe
enenys line at tho same time tie others
did 4. i s.,s &, i az~s
Oar bss.in sAe whole affair i nos aysr
q Vhan 20 Isrs cslcfesl 8 ss;.