, 1864-08-15

cola left that post with small force, and
the next day he came upon body of about
400 Of the encmy's cavalry, strongly en-
trenchcd at Fort Hudson. After sharp
fight the rebels retreated, leaving all their
ammunition, stores, official papers, &c.
New York, Aug. Give learn that troops
were suddenly sent up the river from New
Orleans on the 25th.
1t is reported that thc'rsbels are advanc.
ing on MOrganzia, thong gh it is not known
that their troops have gone there.
A steamer from the upper Missouri re.
ports that the Indians had made three at.
tacks on Fort Deerhold, but were repulscd
Gen. Sibley had left for Fort Rickhart, in
the Sioux nation, where he expected to
have an engagement.
St. Louis, Aug. CA dispatch from
FortSmith, Ark, says: The rebels under
Cooper, 5000 strong, with IL pieces of ar.
tillery, moved up yesterday with the inten.
ton Of attacking Fort Smith. Thaycr moved
out and met the enemy short distance from
the fort, completely routing them. Oul
cavalry is still pursuing Our loss small
rebels unknown.
Gen. Hooker has been ordered to report
at Washington without delay.
The Commercials special repeats a re.
port that leading Republicans are urging
the President to give McClellana command
and claiming that enlistments to the mum
Der of 100000 will be secured in New
York by his appointment.
Philadelphia, Aug. 4.-Adviccs from
Allegheny county, Nd, to I'd, state that
heavy firing was heard in the neighborhoOd
of Cumberland all day. n deserter says
that the rebel cavalry under Gems. John.
ston, McCausland and Jackson were advane'
ing on Cumberland at this date, and that
they will be Joined by both Early aud I'm
bOden, with their whole forces, to center al
Cumberland, and then march on Pittsbura
and Wheeling. The whole strength Of the
rebels is not less than $4,000 or 10000
If successful, the force will march on Gin
cinnati and cross into Kentucky.
The rebels burned all bridges on the
Cumberland turnpike, and felled trees across
the road. Gen. Averill will probably move
towards Bedford to operate against the reb.
els
Louisville, Aug. A letter dated one
mile from Atlanta, 31st, from prominent
officer, says FIRE is now burning in Atlanta
which indicates that Hood is destroying a
large amount Of property; but whether
with a view of evacuating or not is un.
known.
Chicago, Aug. 5.-Vague rumors are in
circulation today in regard to the move
ments of the Potomac army.
New York, Aug. 6.--Richmond papers
say that Joe Johnston has been assigned to
the command Of the rebel army in Northern
Virginia now invading the North.
A New Orleans correspondent says: Ull-
man holds Morgan Ferry so strongly the
rebels will not attempt to take it.
The same correspondent doubts the re-
ported capture of the Fort at Mobile Bay
Able bodied registered enemies arc to be
kept as prisoners, pending the present mil
itary movements, they having avowed their
intentiOn of joining the rebel army.
Gen. Ullman defeated the rebels near
Atchafalaya on the 18th ult.
1t is reported that Dick Taylor crossed
to the neigborhOOd Of Plaquemine.
Nashville dispatch Of the 9th says: The
missing Of McCOok's expedition will not
now exceed 800. Sherman alludes TO this
raid as successful. All quiet at the front.
Cairo, Aug. 6.-Tle steamer HeRman
reports that she was informed by stragglcrs
yesterday. near Island No 81, that dcs-
perate 6ght had taken place near osceola,
between 500 rebels under Bowen and the
Federal forces, in which the rebels were
badly defeated. Besides the killed and
wounded, they lost great many prisoners,
quantity Of arms and all their equipagc.
Bowen IS reported to haze been killed. No
further particulars are given.