Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-07-16

short range. and the troops hustled up 20
close that the rebels made an attempt to pierce
our center. The conflict was bloody, and
nightfall found NO material advantage gained
on either side. Early next morning fighting
was renewed with increased f~iercrness. and
was still going on at the close Of the cores
pondent's letter.
Fort Smith. Ark., Jxxe 20.-Informaiion has
been received from the expedition sent south
ward from here recently. 1t attacked a rebel
force eight hundred strong, and all not killed
and wounded vera captured. The prisoners
were sent to Little Rock. Our loss is CON-
paritively small.
Cairo, June 29.-The Little Rock Demo-
ryut Of the 2lst say q regiment of rebel cav
airy under Col. Slemmer, attacked our pick
cts with the loss of several killed. While
the fight was progressing. q scouting party
attacked and destroyed Slemmer's camp with
all equipage. The rebels were pursued 30
miles.
Chattanooga, jane 25.-At 5 o'clock yes
terday afternoon, Gen. Pillow sent a flag Of
truce into Lafayette, demanding the surrender
Of the place, which hs threatened to burn If
the demand was not complied with. The
rebels 5000 strong completely surrounded
the town. Receiving the refusal they adj
vadced in all directions. BY 9 o'clock they
occupied three fourihs of the town. Reinforce.
ments arriving the rebels retreated, leaving a
hundred dead on the field. Seventy pris-
oners were taken. Our loss is so killed and
about the same number wounded.
Cairo, June 2S.-An engagement occurred
at White River Station, near the mouth of the
river, on the 22d. between GOO rebels and
two companies Of the 18th Iowa. the former
making the attack, who after a severe fight,
were repulsed with a loss oftwenty-four ki.l.d
and wounded. Our loss is small.
Cape Race, June 2S.-Thc following was
received by the Hbernian: The Emperor
of Russia and the King of Prussia We're about
to meet at Kassenton. They will BE- accom-
panied, respectively, by Prince Gortschakoff
and Counts Richburg, Van Byswick and
Hrsse. 1t is conjectured that a political un-
Outstanding has been arrived at.
Chicago, July "a Nashville letter of
the 3Oth, speaking Of Sherman's operations.
says On the 9th. Hooker and Schofrld
attempted to storm the rebel breastworks, but
were unsuccessful. Hooker was dangerous
ly wounded, and his corps lost 1000 men in
the assault. The rebels had built breast
works of trees before their works rendering
them almost inapproachablc.
Washington, July "a telegram from
Sherman says that the recent movements have
caused the enemy to e~vacuate and we now
occupy kensaw and Marietta.
A telegram from Grants headquarters re-
ports the return of Gen. Wilson, he having
destroyed sixty miles of RAILROAD.
Dispatches from Charleston, West Va,
state that Hunter with his whole command
had arrived safely. He defeated the enemy
in five different engagements. destroying S.
600, 900 worth Of property. including all the
factories, tan yards, mills, foundries and fur
naces in Shenandoah valley, as far as Lynch
burg. All the railroads and canals on the
route were totally destroyed. Our total loss
docs not exceed 1900; enemy's 5000.
En- Secretary Chassis communication to
the Committee on Ways and Means, says
the aggregate revenue from all sources
for the year ending June 30th, reaches $2l2.-
600, 900, and the expenses. including two
months pay to the army to July LIST. $780,.
0 1000. The whole amount Of revenue for
next year cannot be put down ut more than
$3l8, O0O. 900, while the expenditures will be
likely to reach SS5O,OOO, 900. The deicirn-
cy beyond the amount furnished by the loan
bill, is $500, OOO, 900. He suggests that the
revenue BE- raised by a bill increasing the tax
on liquors. tobacco and cigars.
Senator Fessendem has not yet accepted
the Secretaryship of the Treasury, but it is
considered certain that he will.
Louisville, July 1.-The Government
warehouse and adjoining buildings were
this morning. loss about $780,
900. 1t is supposed to have been the work
of incendiaries. W
New York, July 3.-A dispatch from
headquarters records the return of Gen.
Kautz, with the l,ss of many men, horses. IL
guns and his wagon train, but the expedition
successful in the destruction of the Dan
vile and Weldon Railroad, miles and an i'm
mense amount Of other property. On return.
ing they were overwhelmingly attacked by
Fitzhugh, Lee and Hampton's cavalry and
Kautx rcpulsed them several times,
but was finally surrounded. His retreat was
made through almost impenetrable swamps.
His guns were spiked and wagons burned.
is reported the 9th corps afterwards at
the rebels and rccaptured eight guns.
The Fulton from Port Royal. the 30th ult.,
all quiet. Secessionville was vigor-
ously shslled by our forces last week.
Five rebel Generals and As field officers |
on the goth and were sent 70 the
front under the rebel batteries in retaliation
for Union officers similarly placed in Charles
ton.
WasAisgtos. July 4.-Both houses have
passed an amendment to the Conscription
Act, which only requires the signature Of the
President to become q law. The $500 com.
mutation clause is repealed. Volunteers are
allowed a bounty Of $500 for one year. Fiji
~ dava notice Ia required before anv draft