Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-05-28

Herdtd's Washington special says: Actlon on
Wednesday at Spottsylyania resulted successfully
to Grant in gaining the adyantagein his position
on enemy's right. This was object of attack by
Grant. Our entire loss will not exceed l,ooo
killed, wounded and missing.
Philadelphia Epening Bulletin says :: Engilsn
letters state that demonstration will be maze
against northern coast by Confederate pirates
soon as they can be got ready ,
Washington Star states that skirmishes OF
Grants army for past week have been IN our
favor A battle is imminent. Large number OF
prisoners taken Wednesday. They confess that
rebels are in want of supplies.
Dispatch from Gauley Bridge gives accounts
of brilliant victory by Gen. Averill on the Sth,
with main body of Cook army. Averill reached
point within fonr miles of Witheyille, where ne
encountered enemy 1000 strong, under Sam.
Jones. Fight lasted four hours, but he succeed
ed in driving them back, killing and wounding a
large number, and capturing many prisoners
Sam. Medary was ar Ct ed at Columbus, ONO,
by Marshal and brought to this city. Cause OF
arrest not yet known.
| NEW YORK, 21st.-IImes has the following,
dated Army of Potomac, goth, 6, A. M. About
l P. M, yesterday, enemy left vicinity of Spott-
| sylvania, made detour to West Cross Neck, and
| about o. clock struck Fredericksburg road near
our right flank, within three quarters of a mile
of Headquarters of Meade and Grant. Only
troops we had on ground at time were two regi-
ments of Taylor Division. Taylor soon brought
up remainder of his force to meet attack, driving
enemy back into woods. Considering rawness
of troops, when once fairly under fire, they
showed the utmost bravery. Rebel loss Will
probably reach 5000 killed and wounded They
gave way in confusion, scattering through woods
Repulse of enemy rests exclusively with Taylor s
heavy artillery though Birney, of the I'd Corps
and part of the 9TH Corps were sent to his sup
port, and formed line, enabling him to withdraw
after driving enemy several miles and clearing
the valley. Confusion of rebels appeared to be
great = : II
Tri5unes special dispatch dated Headquarters
10Th, P NJ, says supplies are pouring in
Guine's Station, fifteen miles south of Freder,
icksburg, is in possession. To this point the
rebels have been bringing supplies from Bowling
Green. 1t is now believed they bring supplies
across the North Anne from the Virginia Central
Railroads. distance of twenty miles.
Herdlds special says rebel loss on 10Th mus
have been very heavy in proportion to number
engaged. Squads of prisoners were coming IN
at midnight 600 have already arrived. There
was no firing of consequence during night and
none at all yesterday morning, goth. The rebels
withdrew from their position in rear under cover
of night. Our old flank movement to left was
resumed again yesterday morning. Lee is be
lieved to be leaving his entrenched position fol
one farther south
BERMUDA HUNDRED, 2Oth.-Richmond Exam-
liner says Enemy have concentrated in Virginia.
If beaten there they are beaten everywhere. II
they win there they win everything; the wal
and Confederacy might continue, but if Virginia
be lost present Confederate organization will not
probably survive.
New YORK, 2lst.-Inteligence received that
Spanish fleet has taken possession of the Chineha
/ (guano) Islands, and raised Spanish flag. Most
singular part of proceedings is that not only
have Islands been seized as guarantee for the re-
dress sought by Spain for certain grievances al
legged to have been suffered by Spanish citizens
in Peru, but the Spanish Admiral in announce
ment of seizure states that he has also retained
as hostages several officers of the Peruvian navy,
who are to be held answerable for any insult to
Spanish subjects Members of Diplomatic Corps,
the American Minister presiding, held meeting
to protest against seizure amongst those present.
Unanimity prevailed 1t was noticed however
that the French Minister was absent.
Key West correspondent, 18th, announces the
capture of Tampa Bay on the 4th. On nearing
town our troops charged at double-quick and
surprised the inhabitants. 1t was found that
rebels had left the day before to reinforce Lee 5
army. A blockade runner captured, and
Notifications destroyed
Howard, formerly an attachec of Times has
been arrested. He confesses that he is author of
recent bogus proclamation, and says he palmed
III Oil Oh JOulldlS Hclc lOI SOiu anu StOCh
CINCINNATI, 2l.-Sam Medary, was arrested on
Indictment for alleged conspiracy with the par
ties arrested here some months ago, to attempt
to overthrow the Government.
West Virginia correspondent says General
Cooks command is slowly falling back, after ac-
complishing its object.
WASHINGTON, 23d.-Red river dispatch, 18th
announces arrival of Admiral Porter. Banks
would probably reach Shreveport on 10TH
Squadron above falls at Alexandria had been re-
leased An official dispatch dated Cairo, 22d,
saws army and gunboats were all safe at mouth
of Red river
Dispatch from Sherman dated yesterday says
he would be ready for work this morning.
Official report of War Department shows that
within eight days of battle of Spottsylvania ma
nv thousand veteran troops were forwarded to
Grant Upwards of 10000 sick and wounded
have been deposited in Washington hospitals,
8 200 prisoners transported from field, and an
immense amount of artillery and other war i'm
plements brought away. Large forces of fresh
cavalry have been forwarded to Grant. Army of
Potomac is stronger and better equipped than
campaign began. During same time 80 900 one
hundred days men have been mustered into ser
vice. Clothing, arms and equipments in vast
quantities are continually going forward
CAIRO, 23d.-Admiral Porters flag. ship has
arrived at Mound City. He reports entire feet
out of Red river. Our forces evacuated Alexan-
dria last week.