The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-27
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WILMINGTON, Aug. 22-lt is reportea ~
onscers Just arrived from the front, that "a
~ attack made on Sunday on our leIts oy
~ rebels, In which they were 80 nanG'
lonely repulsed, the rebel General a: r.
nm was Knocked from his horse by piece
Of shell, and badly wounded; ana .ou .n =
tho rebel chieftain, were killed.
wAsuYNoroN. Aug. 8.-The STAR OF this
evening says that when the boat ieft CITY CITY
Point yesterday morning, warren vas etall
nnan9ed with theenemy, who were etrivln9
~ dislodee him from his position. His po-
sition IL % much strengthened % 70 be
deemed impregnable.
The Richmond DsspdscA, OF august 1V'o'
SThe NEST important news We have
ftom this point 10 that the force OF the enc
NV 10 advancing from Pensacola towards
Mobile Bay. We had previously heard 9
rumor to this effect, but preferred to wait
for confirmation before we made It public:
A Harper's Ferry dispatch tothe Herotd
dated Aug. -, 1880 A. H., states that ekir-
mishing commenced on the right and ex-
tended along the whole line. The rebels
men, who were rapidly driven through the
town, out on the Aarper's Ferry Pike, the
rebels following IN very closely.
The whole army il now strongly posted
ON the heights in and near this place. The
enemy are close upon us, but seeing Us
30 thoroughly prepared, they may mot FISK
an engagement. Should tney 90 90, yOuf
reallers may look for some very encourA-
The Herald correspondent gives the fol-
lowing particulars of the rebel Gen. Hey
woods treachery In the battle of the 2lst:
The rebels formed themselves under
Quadrup,e FIRE Of musketry and artillery
which caused them to throw down their
pieces, and raise their arms In token OF sur
render. Gen. Cutler sent Capt. DAILY OF his
stalf to rereive them as prisoners, our men
having ceased firing. Capt. Daily advanced
and told Haywood that he had been sent to
receive him and his brigade as prisoners.
Without saving word Haywood drew his
revolver and shot Capt. Daily. The Cap
tain lived half an hour, but long enough to
make his statement. Haywood, following
TO pick up their muskets and fall back,
which order they at once obeycd. Our men
renewed their firing when they again threw
down their arms, and this time gave them
selves up as prisoners. This second volley
added large numbers to their killed, and
among them Haywood, who was shot
through the head. The prisoners num-
bered between 500 and 600. After two
houYs fighting the battle ended.
The same Correspondent states that the
rebels report that the rebel General Hooke
was killed on that day.
WASHINGTON, Aug. A.-No Information
has been received here confirming the
truth of the loose report that Fitzhugh Lee
was killed, and Gen. A. p. Hill MORALLY
wounded, in the fight on Sunday on the
Weldon railroad.
The 18th Ohio regiment of l00-days men
passed through Washington on their way
home, their time having expired. They
paid their respects to the President who
thanked them for the services they had
rendered the country.
New YORK, Aug. A.-Morning papers
contain very little news in addition to
what was telegraphed last night.
The Heralds 10th corps correspondent
says our forces have withdrawn from Deep
Bottom. An important cooperative move
ment by the 10Th corps commenced this
morning, the details Of which viii reach
You 1t . proper time.
fSpecialto zFibasne.l
WASHINoT0N, Aug. 2S.-Several more
paymasten left o-day to pay oft troops
In the Army Of tho Potomac. Money is
being rapidly furnished by the Treasury
Department and q number Of paymasters
will probably leave tomorrow to pay off
the Western troops.
The army correspondent Of the Tribune
says: Perhaps the star regiment in the
fight last week 10 the 39th Illinois. the only
regiment from that State in the army
Its Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major and
two Captains, have lost either their lie or
limb within two months, and men in
proportion, yet it's spirit remains unbro-
ken. On the 18th there were instances OF
individual gallantry which, If recorded,
would vie with the widest tales of ro-
nance.
NEW YORK, Aug. o5-The Worlds dis
patch from tbe headquarters of the 6sh
corps at Ha.ltown, says: The reconnci-
sance seat out early this morning on the
Charleetown pike discovered nothing but
line Of skirmishers.
The movements of the past few days
show that Sheridan's return from the
banks OF Cedar river have placed this army
fenstve and defensive operations, which it
u impossible to obtain at this point.
There are two roads by which theenemy
can attempt to enter Maryland, through
Smithers' Gap, or across the Potomac Via
Shepherdstown, and thence through the
gap OF South Mountain. To 60 through
SmNherS Gap they must first retreat, and
Ss~eS~A S>s-S NC nav q tAl0 1ASluC tGaGA VI
them.
Guerrillas have been fearfuily active ali
along our line of march. Several OF our
men, shot by Mosby's band, were found
hung by the less, and others with sheep
skins stuffed in their mouths.
10 a. A.-Picket firing is now going on
m front OF the left wing and left CENTRE
The enemy develop no strength, ard ar
tllery shots elicit no response, as they did
yesterday.
The Herolds Memphis dispatch says OF
FORESTS late raid: Tho rebel General
Forrest captured the city of Memphis OF
sunday morning at O'Clock, and held the
position for two hours, when he was driven
OUT ~ our troops. The rebels robbed the
principal hotels and boarding houses, cap
tured portion Of Gen. Washburn's and
zen. darmer's stats, some thirty CON-
mlsslonsd officers, and about $50 men.
..,s zen; ,Wsshburn escaped to the fort in
Ine rebels were 1900 strong, while oul
1orces, including militia, were only be.
tween c00 and 800 strong.
Inc commercials Washington special
sayss Intelligence from Gen, Warren,
corps represents that the cavalry are ran
idly destroying the rails and bridges be-