, 1864-06-03

The rebels have made several attacks on
our intrenchments and have been repulsed
every time.
Philadelphia, May 25.-The Bulletin has
the following special dispatch, dated Wash
ington May 25th:
The Republican extra says it gives us
pleasure to announce the fact that the intel
ligence has reached this city, that Lee after
falling back from the North Anna, as already
stated, commenced hasty retreat and had
reached point beyond the South Anna,
pursued with great vigor by Grant The
latter is in the saddle at all times, day and
night directing the general movements of the
army in person. Unlsse Lee stops to fight
to-day, we shall next hear of the grand con-
hict for the city of Richmond, before or in
the works of that city.
Prisoners say that Jeff. Davis and Cabinet
left Richmond some days since
There is little doubt that Richmond, by
this time, is pretty well cleaned out ofits in
habitants, and that it is leaving less than a
fortress.
Skirmishing occurs daily with the guerril-
las, but always in our favor.
Syracuse, May 25.-The Union State
Convention met to-day. Resolutions appro-
wing of the Administration of Abraham Lin
coin, recognizing his ability and expressing
their preference for his denomination, were
adopted
Columbus, Ohio, May 25.-The Republi-
can State Convention met to-day. Resolu-
were passed renewing pledges to sustain the
Government with men and money to sup
press the rebellion, recommending the re-
nomination of Abraham Lincoln by the Ma
tional Convention, and approved the amend
ment to the Constitution to make all Slave
States free.
Chicago, May 26.-The Republican State
Convention at Springfield, adopted resou-
tions instructing their delegates to the Bal
timore Convention to use every effort to Sc
cure Abraham Lincoln's denomination.
Louisville, May 25.-The Republican State Conven-
ton met to-day Resolutions were adopted that the
Union men of Kentucky for the preservation and
maintenance of the Union the supremacy of the Con-
sttution and destruction of the rebellion, without
any regard to what these objects may cost.
News of May 2sth.
dispatch dated Old Chesterfield, near the North
Anna river, May 3d. 10 P. NJ. says The news from
Warren and Hancock is beyond our expectations
Both corps eHected lOdgment on thergbt bank of
the North Anna late this evening, after sharp and
decisive engagement at each crossing They sue
ceeded in gaining the enemys rifle pits, driving him
completely from his advantageous ground.
Washington, May 2S,-Dspatches from Gen. Grant
received this morning, inform the Department that
the rebel army still holds strong position between
the North and South Anna rivers where their forces
seemed to be concentrated 1t will probably require
two or three days to develope their Intentions The
9th corps has been incorporated with the Army of the
Potomac. No other dispatches have been received
from any field of operations.
New York, May 27.-The Herald's correspondent
says our losses on the 23d and 2lth do not exceed
5000 killed, wounded and missing, while the loss of
the enemy will amount to that number killed.
The Worlds special dispatch, dated this morning
the 25th says that the entire army is the south
bank of North Anna.
The special dispatch to the Herald says that an af
fray occurred the 25th, at the National Hotel be-
tween Senator Chandler ofMichigan and Voorhees, of
Indiana in which the latter slapped the formers face
Hannegan, the friend of Voorhees, interfered, and
was in turn assaulted by Chandler. Hannegan
struck Chandler with a pitcher, dragged him to the
floor by the hair and cuffed his ears until the affair
stopped by the bystanders The fight originated
because Chandler denounced the Democrats in such
manner that voorhees, construed his remarks per-
sonal to himself.
Chicago, May PA Nashville correspondent states
Sherman's entire army had resumed the march from
Kingston on the oath and fianked Johnstons strong
est position, at Altoona, Etowah river His posi-
ton in the mountains is considered stronger than that
at Atlanta This correspondent believes Johnston
does not intend to fight but that his troops being
gradually transferred to Lee and Beauregard.
Cairo, May 28.-Gen. Banks with portion of his
army arrived at New Orleans on the 2lst.
We arc but one forced days march from Richmond
in fine open country.
Chicago, May 28.-- The Missouri State Convention
(Radica at Jefferson City has deciced to send dele
gates to the Baltimore Convention.
Sheridan and his cavalry have been heard from, and
they have made reliable report of themselves. They
have been circing around Richmond, destroying a
vast amount of property and rendering the Danvile
Railroad useless for some distance. The enemys
cavalry entirely unable to offer opposition.
Later dispatches say left has not yet been able
to communicate with right this side of the river.
The enemy reported to be confronting in
force.
The Richmond Examiner contends that it is Grant
that is the retreat and Lee pursuing 1t says that
Lee has followed Grant from Wilderness. He is now
the last to move and is the pursuer not the pursued.
It'll true that by these ements both armies have
been brought nearer Richmond but the action of Lee
rendered it necessary.
The Times special from Grants headquarters at
noon of the 25th says that this morning the lines
were adv anced pushing three miles south of North
Anna river and the Virginia Central Railroad
which has been effectually destroyed No engage
ment has occurred. The main body of the rebels ap-
pear to have drawn back to the South Anna, which
they mean to defend to the last. Their advance line
rests along Long creek 10 miles south of North An