Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-13
EASTERN NEWS.

sltav ement is III progress from here this morning
" lille our troops were crossing James river Of
esD pOntoon bridges, the rebels suddenly al
.ked them. An engagement eRsled and TIL
: bels-were driven back. Oar troops received re
ilfOrcements, and attacked the rebel works, car
Eying them and capturing the guns. Thu
k:bels were finally driven from their position fai
F,eyOnd. The gunboats rendered valuable assist.
81 see, covering the landing. special to the Posi-
tys advices from the army of the Potomac show
WAT Grant has secured very important strate
sc position above Bermuda Hundred on tie 27th
which gives him good base Of sdpDlies only I
fnes from Richmond. An Army OF the Poto-
Faac letter dated yesterday, saws the arrival of
P Ae troops IN the vicinity of Der nuda Hundred
= day or two ago, etracted the attention Of the
= 'eny, and caused them to believe that an ad.
snee OH Richmond by way q Malvern Hill as
tended. A force consisting of Kershaws divi.
SIN Of Longstreet's corps, and Wilc0&s division
"a Hills corps were Immediately Withdrawn from
70 vicinity of Petersburg, and sent down to check
tta movement. To cOHteract this the second
rps was detached, and sent across the James.
~ SIX o'clock, on the morning Of the 9th, our
e. Vance let the enemys skirInishers in an open
hald opposite Jones Neck with their battery in
4,Dsition. A long line Of skirnshers was thrown
vat and soon drove the rebels to their breast
" Iks, where they were kept holly engaged
whila brigade of the first division moved round
- tue left of tho enemy's line and getting on
..ler flank, charged and drove them from their
- us into the woods, capturing four guns and
ttlef reserves, who occupied strong work built
;wo years ago. Our troops followed, taking po-
lion on their front and TANKS. Our loss is very
i.ht. Gen. Grant rode to the front in the af-
ts:nOon, viewed the enemy'S position, and Sc med
be well pleased with the mornings work.
Frederick City, July 28.-The Worlds special
Nys The latest from the enemy is of such a
CHARACTER is not calculated to excite apprehen.
hion. The enemy las fallen back from the river
S,nd ceased their elferts of a threatening nature
Preparations are ample for the reception of any
tJrce they are likely to bring across
The fight near Winchester occurred at about
clock GU the oath, three miles beyond the town.
'lhe rebels made an attack on our cavalry, who
sntrted letting them through. The infantry were
posted behind stone fences and fought ferceIv
at superior numbers enabled the enemy to out
INK our right and Gen. Cook, who commanded
{Iat wing, sent word to Col. Hydes, commanding
'e left, that such was the case, in time to allow
dm to fall back. Then they struck the left I'M
.orcc, and after retiring short distance, rallied
the face OF the enemy drawn up IN line, and
ught with unflnching courage until evening,
hit the disparity of numbers Was too great to ad
lIit of chance of success. The Unionists at
length retreated to Winchester pursued by the
rebels.
The Herald's Frederick dispatch says The
tnemy advanced norlhward, his line extend
ing from Wiliamsport to Shepardstown. Our
Iorces are closely watching the rebels. A
confront any hostile operations
The Herald's Monococy dispatch states that
tie rebel prisoners insist that Gen. Lee with
LIS forces intend to invade Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg, July 29.-The rebels crossed
Ind recrossed the Potomac at Falling Waters,
',ud again crossed yesterday and last evenings
A force is said to be crossing at Hancock.
Washington, July 28.-The steamer from
'i;ty Point ten o'clock yesterday morning, re-
ports all quiet in front of Petersburg. Move
inents wete discovered on the afternoon of
,Ae Goth, indicated that the rebels were at
tempting to flank Buffers position on the
right. A proper disposition of troops was
made to check them; Cannonading con-
nenced at the Point of Rocks on Tuesday
evening, and continued all night. It is re-
ported that there had been scme fighting at
bermuda Hundred. The rebels it is said were
posted three miles from there. Persons at
Buffers headquarters on the night of the Goth
,ay the roar of musketry and artillery was
incessaGt yesterday morning when the stea-
mer passed down. firing continued but seemed
Omewhat elackened.
New York, July 23.-The Herald's City
Point correspondence of the 29th Says Very
heavy and rapid artillery firing had been 60
Ing on in the direction of Fosters headquar-
ters on the north bank of the james river
Since daylight this morning at intervals, vol
l"ys of musketry were distinctly heard For
Several days the rebels have been reinforcing
very heavily at that point, as if they sus-
fected our intention to mass our forces there
and advance suddenly on Richmond from that
4Iarter. Heavy firing occurred this morning
probably an attack or Fosters to anticipate
the expected movement. No fears are enter
ttined of Fosters ability to hold his position
and repel any attack the rebels may make
The troops in front of Petersburgare actively
engaged, but the nature and the precise occu-
patton and disposition, are not legitimate for
publication.
The Heralds Army of the Potomac cores
pendent Of the 9th, says that the rebel at
hck on the Goth, was successfully repulsed
ut all points. Foster holds an important po-
Sition, and it would require the whole of Lees
army TO dislodge him.
New York, July 29.-The Times Washing
ION special says that the War Department had
adyices Of a considerable engagement on the
north bank of the James river ON the Goth,
in which the enemy were defeated with severe
loss, including four cannon.
The Tribune's City Point correspondence
Of the 28th says it is thought safe to say that
he ball is about opening. There is heavy
cannonading and musketry firing along the
lines this morning, particularly in Buffers
department and up both sides of the James.
4 strong pressure was made on Buffers line