Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-26

Rebds Wihdrauing From the Front at
against Resistance 10 the Drdf.-R RI
NOR Of Commission to Richmond -
From the -4rmy Of hs Po'omac.-Gen-
trai Hdrren Reeonnoitrcs Toudrds Pet
ersburg.-Our Forces Wiihin , Miles
Of Petersburg.
HEADQUARTERS Army Potomac,
August. 23d.
The enemy yesterday morning disap-
peared from the front Of the 5th and 9th
corps. on the Weldon Railroad. and the be-
lief is that the attempt TO regain possess
ion of this important line of cOinnunica-
ton has been abandoned, and the enemy
are terrifying their right flank, to resist an
attack frcm our forces. They may. how
ever, be prepared to make dash on our
lines in some other direction.
Occasional firing has been going on along
the centre. aud was quite lively during
the night. This morning occasional shots
were heard. The roads continue wet, max
ing travel difficult. About 30 rebels were
brought in during the night. principally
South Caroliuians; most of whom claim to
be deserters. This story was not be-
LEVIED as the soldiers from that State have
furnished fewer dcserters than any other
State in the Coniederaey. They seem to
think the end of the struggle is at hand,
and that Petersburg was almost within our
hands. and will be in our possession at an
early day.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, 21st.
Memphis was attacked at o'clock this
morning, by the rebel General Forrest, with
brigades of cavalry, about 5000 strong
His force left Smiths front at Oxford, on
the evening of the 18th, and made rapid,
forced march to this city. They drove the
pichets, and dashed directly into headquar-
tiers, of General Washburn, who made a
narrow escape. They then made dash
into Bucklands head quarters, but he also
succeeded in making his escape.
They then attacked the Irwin Prison,
bpt were repulsed. They next visited the
Gayaso House, expecting to capturing
General Hurlbut. but he was stopping at a
| friends house, so the rebels did not sue
coed in Citing him. Our troops now at
tackled the rebels and soon drove them
from the city, killing about 80 woundng
about 100. The rebels captured 10 of our
men and 40 horses. They did not have
time to obtain much plumber. Our loss
in killed and wounded is about the same
as that of the rebels.
Genera Washburn is now carrying ont
pl IN which will result in the capture OF
IA large part of the attacking party.
MEMPHIS, Aug 22d.
/ The rebel raid into this city yesterday was
a complete failure, and is admitted to be SO
by Forrest. Our troops being without
leaders, the rebels carried of some plumber
and captured quite number of prisoners
including two offices, several clerks land
telegraph officers. Numerous acts of cru
city We're perpetrated by the rebels.
Nss.YoRK 24th-3
Rumors are current here, and credited ia the
best financial circles, that the Government has
decided to send 6 We Commissioners to Richmoud-
three keput licans and two Democrats, to arrange
prslininsries for peace. 1t is also rumored that
this commission is now its way to Richmon d.
This rummor is said 10 have had . sensible Of.
fort on the gold market. causing q decline Of
S Jme per cent.
| PHILADELPHIA, Aug. "a.
| The Bulletin has the following:
Harprs Ferry Va, %. The position Of our
army is still unchanged. strong line Of en-.
trsncbments has been thrown up. DesultOry
diminishing could be heard all day yesterday. and
this morning it broke out with redoubIed strength
in front Of the 18th corps. which is holding the
centre. Nothing of importance resulted from il
and now it has almost ceased.
| NEw-YsRk, oath.
! A Pests special Warrington despatch states
that Gen. Warren has made a recoo noissance
towards Petersburg with important results.
lie found that the rebels had fallen back TO
wards Petersburg with efforts to take the Weldon
| Railroad.
The Commerciafs special Washington despatch
says an expedition has destroyed bridges and
pulled up rails forty mlss dswn the Weldon
railroad. Our forees have si.o advanced on the
| Weldon raiitoad to thin two miles of Peters
burg. 1t is also rumored that the cavalry have
made dash on the Danville railroad.
Advees from General Sherman are highly sat.
isiaciory. General Hooker was telegraphsd for
to day, and is to have AZ importsdt command 10
| the field.