Nebraska advertiser., 1864-08-25

IN to-day concur IN the statement Una
Burnside and Narren's corps are sui
in cur front while Hancock's and perhaP
other infantry new operating north 0
James river. Advises received tO-da,
confirm the reported defeat of the enem,
near Whites Tavern north side OF ihI
James river. Our loss not large. OH
cial advices from the Valley up 10 yester
day say no general engagement has "a
ken place. Rain fallen very deep thE
week.
Indianapolis, 2l.-Letters from th'
Feast, received by the Government sons
days ago stating that large quantities o
arms are being shipped TO personsi IN Ind
ana. On the 18th four boxes were re
ceived. and last night twenty-five more
Military authorities Immediately place.
a guard around the building and tool
possession Of the boxes. On examination
the were found to contain reviewers OF The
best quality ammunition &c. end book
containing a list of the names OF the Sons
of Liberty. found also the names Of the
Auditor, Secretary, State Attorney, J. J
Bingham, editor of the Sentinel, also
names four hundred rebel prisoners, as
third degree members.
Mobile papers of the 9Th say Mayor
at Mobile ordered nom combalants out Of
the city. Urges citizens TO defend the
city to the last.
Fort Monroe, 21.-Steamer-frOm City
Point states that heavy ca%nnonading COM
menced on Saturday night on our extreme
left, front of the 9th corps, which cOntIn-
ued until 4 o'clock this morning. Heavy
musketry firing heard up to the hour the
mail boat left al ten this morning. A
witness described it as a most spirited
character, caused by the enemy attempt
ing to drive US from Weldon
Up 10 the latest advices they had failed
10 do it.
Washington. 20.-Passingers by mail
steamer from City Point, report ID
corps successfully ~recrossed the James
on Saturday night, thus adding to
mystifcation rebels as TO the intention
of our movements.
Steamer Pride, after attempting to
run into Charleston Hab6r, grounded
opposite forG Moultre, our BATTERIES open
ed heavily upon her, reducing her to to-
tai reck. Cargo consisted principally of
medicines and other light arucles almost
destroyed.
Newbern, in, c., Confederate
saws Gen R. D. Lee recently arrived al
Atlanta, from Miss. with a large num-
Der of endorsements, and participated
in late battle.
The North Carolina Times, speaking
The of the recent election, says Holden
men have a majority in the Legislature.
Army Potomac, l9.-Brilliant flank
movement made by the oh corps yester.
day morning, complete success. The
snemy's forces have nearly all with
from this direction, and sent
across James river.
Headquarters AverilI's Cavalry, in the
field, 22d, A. M.-Heavy skirmIshing
yesterday on q portion of Sheridan's line,
all day. Loss between LOCO and
1000 killed and wounded. Enemy's
oss about the same.
Strasburg Plains, 20,-Hancock hav-
ING accomplished the object of his ID ex-
petition on the north side of the James
river has now Withdrawn his command
Part of his forces are already recrossing
he James river. Second corps being
followed by cavalry under Gregg. BIr-
ley. commanding the 10th corps, conduc-
ing the withdrawal Of his corps, his col
INN Just approaching a portion of the
Operations in this vicinity have
reflected honor upon all concerned.
Cincinnati, % Morning papers pub
ish lengthy extracts from correspondence
captured at Indianapolis manuscript copy
address TO Grand Council is among
he papers, in which appears the Grand
was TO be held al Chicago on
July LIST. Spontaneous meeting held at
Indianapolis last night, TO take council
concerning the dangers surrounding them.
I was the largest out door meeting ever
held there. Meeting extremely orderly
hough there was deep telling againsI
conspiracy.
Harper's ferry, %, Brisk engagement
occurred yesterday, twO miles beyond
Charleston.
Among the prisoners captured on the
Weldon Railroad, are three CoICnels,
= Captains and Lieutenants. Our loss
n killed and wounded anbout $50. Nearly
90 prisoners taken on skirmish line
Rebel loss 5 or 600 killed and wounded,
md about 375 prisoners.
Fl. Kearney, midnight. 23.-Mai.
zen. Curtis, arrived here today. to
traighten up Indian affairs.
Tie Overland Stage Company have
emoved all their agents, stoek and coach
S to this post for protection.
Not a white inhabitant between here
nd Denver. All have fled to the posts
protection.
The country around Denver reported
, be swarmlng with hostile Indians.
The road between here and Omaha
entirely deserted, Except at two
posts-Columbus Fort Curtis.
General Curtis had a conference with
he Chiefs of the Pawnee tribe, who
greed to assist bin In fighting hostile
indians.
There has been no exaggeration in
news from this country about
be Indians.
Cincinnati, 24.-Brough has is
ued a proclamation to the people of
)hio, who r preparing to resist the