Washington telegraph., 1864-07-20
~ We are indebted to Mr.. A. Block

| - We are indebted to Mr.. A. Block
| for the following dispatches. from extras
of the Feliciaena Democrat, received at
this place by Col B. p Jet, ir.
From Observation-Disclosures, June 27.
About ten o'clock this morning enemy
consisting ef part of PalIner's, Schoheld's,
Blair's, Howard's and Logan's corps, at
tempted to gain possession Of an angle of
our fortifcations on our left centre held
by Cheatham and Cleburne. They
marched final in seven lines Of battle
Oar troops reserved their fire until they
approached within few yards OF our
breastworks. when they opened with
grape, canister and mnsketry. making
great havoc. Their rank fire was 81
/ rapid and destructive, that the enemy
could not rally, and was driven back
with loss of between 500 and 1000
men. We captured 100 prisoners, in
cluding Lt.-Cnl. Bekers, 74th Illinois;
Capt. TT. 3. Wakefield. 54ih Indiana, and
1t. i. II. York, 62d indiana; two stands
colors; one presented 20 the 9Th Illinois
/ by Gen. Buford.
The woods on the roads where The
rnemv's dead and wounded are now "
| ing. are on fire, making it impracticabh
TO get them off. Our loss, owing to our
m.n being protected by breastwaiks. was
very small Our right centre. 63l Gpor-
! gia, Col. Gordon, Moore's Brigade. de-
p!oved as skirmishers. acted with great
galantry; held a hand to hand fight with
enemy until relieved Troops engaged
in first mentioned action, were Maury
and Vaughan's brigade Cheatham's divi-
sion, Polk s. Lowry's brigade. Clehurne's
| division. Brig Gen. kiInhall, commanding
lst division, Howa-d's Al. enemy corps
killed; so reported Ly his own mon
taken prisoners. Wagoners in kimbal's
command suffered severely.
Marietta. June 29;h-Uuusual quiet
prevailed along the lines to-day, enemy
being permitted to bury their dead
bodies fast PURIFYING. AS fruit Of Gen.
Hardy's great victory, brought to light,
proves that it was at first much under
estimated. Enemy admit 4 loss Of 1900
in front of Cleburne's division; loss in
killed along in front OF Cheatham's.
! 100. 500 ambulances were counted yes
teTday from the top of kenmrsaw noun
/ tain transporting their wounded At Big
Shanty, in front of Gen. Hardys corps,
at 1000. and about the same in front of
General Ioring's. Yankee Generals,
/ McCooll and Hooker were certainly killed
Marietta, June 30.-At o'clock this
morning, enemy drove Gen Chrathain's
pickets iii and attempted to storm his
breast works. They Were received with
a terrific fire of artillery and muskrtry,
which caused them 70 retreat prrcipitate-
| ly. Their loss not yet asceriained. Ours
only one killed and two wounded
Petersburg. June 25.-No fighting :;
none expected to-day. Scouts say that
Grant told his men that the fighting j.
ended and the siege Of Richmond begun.
Petersburg, june 2G.-All quiet yes
terdav, and today some cannonading
awhile this n IN. ON the centre; results
unknown. Severe cavalry fight Oh Thurs
day between Wilson and Dearing; con
tinued from two o'clock till dark; enemy
retreatcd under cover of darkness; So
prisoners captured brought il. EacIny
lost many killed AMI wounded; our los
small. Wilson stealing fresh horses ana
dropping his iaded ones Our men re-
port road strswel with them Damage
to South side railroad not very great.
Headquarters Army Northern va,
june 25ih. 1864.
! To Sec. War: w. L. Lee pursued the
cnemy's cavalry which advanced along
south side of railroad he had a skirmish
on the 22d near Dinwiddi- q. IT., and
the next day struck their column in flank.
near B!ake's and Whites, cutting ii In
two, and getting possession Of the road
on wl.ich they were moving towards Not
taway c. II. The road was held after
engagement, which continued from L.
III. until dark enemy making repeated
attempts to break through and regain
his advance He withdrew from Gen
Lees front at daylight on the 9th, leay-
ing his dead and wounded oil thu field.
taking the road to Hungary town and
Keyville. Gen. Lee is still following
them
Signed, IT, II. LEE.
Headquarters Army Northern Va., ,
june 2jfh. 9 ~ II.
To Sec. Wa: Our eatire loss vester-
lay morning was 81 killed and wound
ed and 2OJ missing. Nothing ot mo-
merit has occurred to-day ia thr lines Ill
front of Bermuda HuAdred- and around
Petersburg. Gen. Hampton reports cav
airy advanced yesterday to Nancy
shop and iutrenced themselves there. He
attacked and drove them from their work !,
pursuing them until ,. III. to within two
miles OF Charlotte City &. II. They
left their dead ard wounded On .hs tifi,l
and along "a, road. Great credit i due
General Hampton anl command tor lht
handsome success.
Signed, Il. l.. LEE.
On Friday Hays brigade Was thrown
forward rs shir,uisLrrs. and nearly lyc
captured.
Lync!burg, june 25.-Gentl-men WHO
left our forces yesterday, miles beyond
Salem, on Newcastle road, say Hunter
army came near being captured at ihai
point, and their escape due only N th.
delay in the delivery Of orders Enemy