, 1864-08-15
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.

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of the rebel army are on the Potomac or
marching in that direction, and the balance
remain at Petersburg and Richmond.
Grant is still confident.
An officer from the front confirms the
report of the Withdrawal of 10000 troops
from the Army of the Potomac, who are on
the way to Harper's Ferry to rcpel the in
vasiOn.
New York, Aug. S.-The supply steam
transport from Mobile reports that the iron
clad Munhattan, with full head of steam,
went close in under Sand Island to encOun-
ter the rebel ram Tcanes ee, which was at
anchor miles distant with 3 other iron and
cotton-clads. There were number Of YES
sells of the harbor with heavy armament.
Washington, Aug. S.-Ricbmond papers
of this morning have the following:
Mobile, Aug. 80 j. A. Sedden, See.
of War: Seventeen of the enemy's vessels,
II ships and 8 irOn-clads, passed Fort Nor
gan this morning. The Tccumseh was sunk
in passing. The iron-clad Tennessee sur
rendered after a desperate engagement.
Admiral Buchanan lost a leg and is a
prisoner. The Selma was captured. The
Gaines was beached near the hospital.
The Morgan is safe and will try to run up
tonight The enemy's feet is approaching
the city. A monitor has been engaging
Fort Powell, at Grants Pass, all day.
d. II. MAURY, Maj. Gen.
New York, Aug. 9.-Thcre is great ex-
ultation over the news from Mobile. The
blockade broken up, several Of our best
gunbOats will be relieved. The sinking Of
the iecWmSeh is discredited.
News received from rebel sources is en-
couraging, and the capture Of Mobile is
confidently expected. We learn from the
front that great excitement exists among the
rebels at Atlanta and Richmond.
Sherman will take advantage of the con-
fusion of the rebels and force battle.
The announcement of Avcrill's victory
in the Shenandoah valley is confirmed. His
loss slight.
Washington, Aug. S.-A letter from the
army of the Potomac, dated 9th, says: A
party Of deserters started to come into our
lines yesterday. Our gunncrs, not know
ing their intentions, opened FIRE upon them,
killing several. The remainder arrived at
headquarters at noon, some Of them badly
wounded.
A terrific fight took place in front Of
Petersburg on the afternoon Of the 9th.
The battle commenced with charge from
the enemy, which was rcpulsed with great
slaughter They also exploded mine,
which did no damage to our troops or works,
but killed some rebels. The fighting was
desperate.
Hooker has gone to New York, and has
declined proposition to recruit new corps
to be commanded by himself.
Wheeling, Aug. 9-The following dis
patches have been received from C1mber-
land, dated the 5th August:
My force repulsed the enemy again yes
terday at New Greek. Gems. MeEausland
and Bradley johnson attacked the garrison
at that post at 3 p. NJ. and the fght con-
tinued till aftcrdark. The enemy retrcated
during the night, leaving their killed and
wounded. Their loss was severe. Our loss
win not exceed 25 killed and so wounded.
The garrison Of this post, under command
of Col. Stevenson, defended the place most
gallantly. b. F. KELLY,
Brigadicr General
New Creek, Aug. 5.-Ihaye just arrived.
The enemy are efFectually rcpulsed and are
rapidly retreating toward Moorfcld. We
have saved West Virginia from terrible
scourging. d. +. KELLY,
Brigadier General.
Washington, Aug. 9.-Information has
been received that Gen. Ayerill, oyertaking
the enemy at Moorfeld, attacked and routed
them, capturing 600 prisoners, including
Gen. johnson, who afterwards escaped, and
his whole staff, headquartcr cOlors, all the
artillery trains. and q large quantity of
smallarms. McCausland barely escaped by
flying to the mountains. ss.s.
New York, Aug. 10.-The ,Tribune's
special from Harper's Ferry gives the fol-
lowing particulars Of Averill's victory:
lie attacked the combined forces Of Me-
Causland, johnson, Gilmore and Mcneil on
the morning Of the 7th, and after spirited
fight, completely routed the entire COM
mand, capturing all their artillery-four
pieces-a vast quantity Of small arms, 400
horses and equipments and l20 prisoners,
Including six field and thifty-two company
officers. McCausland, with deInoralixed
command, fed to the mountains. Our loss
is comparatively small, Z killed and 81
wounded Among the killed are Major
Congress and First Lieutenant Clark, Of
the I'd Virginia cavalry, who were struck
down while gallantly leading a charge
Capt. Karr was severely wounded while
penetrating the enemys lines.
Washington, Aug. 10.-Dispatchcs from
Sheridan report his forces moving against
the enemy up Shenandoah Valley. At 4
O'Clock, =. NJ, they were skirmishing about
Is miles from Winchester.
Gen. Grant reports an explosion Of an
ordnance boat at City Point yesterday,
loaded with ammunition. No details.
No operations Of consequence before At.
lanta. II is reported to-day that portions
Of Stoneman's command continue toarrivc.
THE total loss does not exceed one thou
sand.
j (Signed) STANTON.
i The following reports Of the operations
at Mobile are extracted from the Richmond