, 1864-07-11

the same time concentrating the nre oil ~
other pieces on Capt Clark battery While
this active work was going on at the right
of the corps, part Of the rebel attacking
column, which had been deployed in line Of
battle, was still pressing down upon the left.
The interval between the Sth and 9th, on
the left Of the Second corps, was gradually
growing greater, and imperilled our aank
and exposed us to the enemy. We were
slowly melting away when Miles's brigade
of Barlow division, thatwas held in reserve,
cainc up in double quick. One regiment
was sent forward through the woods to check
the cncmy's advance, while the remainder
of the brigade formed behind breastworks to
fill the interval in question. At the same
time Rogers's battery opened fire. The in
fantry soon checked the further progress Of
the enemy at that point.
Scarcely had these positions been effected
when the rebels made another attempt to
press in the lines to the right, but the attack
was successfully repulsed. Att o'clock in
the evening, Gibbon, with one brigade, sup
ported by another from the 9Th corps, at
tempted to retake the lost ground, but, after
very sharp and spirited fighting, they were
foiled in their object.
A letter dated the 25th says FOstet's 10th
corps has probably ere this, attacked Chap
Inns Bluff, the capture Of which will permit
the erection of strong counter works to Op-
crate against Fort Darling. A heavy line
entertainments, concentrating a sweeping
fire on Drury's Bluff, is evidently the design
of Grant
A dispatch dated Charleston, Va, June
25th, says it is reported by scouts and rcfu-
gees that the rebel Gen. cCOusland, whom
Hunter outAanked and defeated few days
since, is now at Lewisburg with $4,000
men.
Morgan's command had reached Logan
Court House, in his retreat from Kentucky
New York, June ga Fortress Monroe
letter Of the 24th says the news from Palm.
er's expedition into North Carolina, to de.
stroy the Wilmington road, reports the un'
looked for success Of the command, which
destroyed the road and rebel supplies, cap.
tured large number Of prisoners, and in.
flictcd much other damage, The country i:
stripped of white male inhabitants,
A City Point letter says an assault was
made the night before on the 5th and 9th
corps, which was repulsed with a heavy rebeI
loss.
Dana, Assistant Secretary Of War, says
Lees force is not more than one-third as
strong as Grants. Our loss in the move.
ments on the Weldon road is comparatively
unimportant. Grant is confident of final
success. We have 81 900 prisoners yet in
our hands.
A dispatch from City Point says the at.
tack on Sheridan's cavalry, day before yes.
terday, while marching from White House
toJames River, was determined and bloody
affair. The rebels made what were cOnsid.
cred ample arrangements to capture his guns
trains, and most Of his command. The de.
tails Of the affair have not transpired. nis
known, however, that the enemy fell upon
the brigades composing the rear guard with
great fury. At first they threw them into
confusion many rallied and held the enemy
in check until the balance could be brought
to their support, when n general battle en-
sued between our mounted and dismounted
cavalry and the enemys cavalry, infantry
and artillery. Sheridan acted on the defen-
sive, and repelled several of the most des-
perate assaults which could possibly be made.
His light artillery, brought into play admi.
rably, checked the rebels. At short range,
grape, canister, and musketry proved very
effective in ending the conflict. He sue
ceeded in beating them, though greatly su-
perior in numbers, and resumed his march
to James river without the loss Of wagon OF
gun. Our killed, wounded and missing may
reach 500, among whom are Eve colOnels.
Sheridan's cavalry succeeded in crossing
james river yesterday afternoon. The light
wagon train alone was six miles long. Our
cavalry numbered some six thousand.
A Bermuda Hundred correspondent Of
the 25th says the situation of the enemy
to-day in relation to Gen. Foster at Jones 5
neck is somewhat menacing. A reconnois-
sance resulted in some picket firing. The
gunbOat H9nekbaek opened on the enemy,
whowere discovered throwing upearthworks
near -Four Mile Creek. After several rounds
the enemy left their works.
A Adispatch dated Washington, 18th, says
rebel deserters continue to come into our
lines reporting demoralization among the
officers. Lee has sent two brigados Of cav
airy and infantry 10 operate against Hunter.
Tho endurance Of the rebel troops Is giving
way in forced marches todefend the different
points menaced by our forces. Diseases Of
various kinds prevail to fearful extent.
Il is estimated that the rebels have from
1000 to 5000 sick on their hands, whom
they find Il impossible to remove beyond
the scene Of conflict; besides this, popu.
lation Of 100000 are dependent on them
for food.
Alsltet Of the 9th says Gems. Wilson
and Kautf, who we're expected TO do great
damage Around Lynehhlrg. haye nor yet
been heard FROM.
0uf loss Id Gle rebel attack on Sunday
night did not exceed six wounded. The
rebel loss is severe, as their skirmish line
marched right against our breastWorks.
A telegram from Gen. Hunter, received
in Washington yesterday, says:
II have the honor to report that my ex-
pedition has been extremely successful, in
flicting severe injury on the enemy, and
has been victorious in every engagement
but running short of Ammunition. and End.