Washington telegraph., 1864-06-01
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May 9.-Hosker's corps attempted yes
terday to carry Dug Gap by storm. 1t
was defended by Grigg's 9th Kentucky
cavalry, and the 1st Arkansas infantry,
who repulsed their assaults, inficting
heavy loss on the enemy. Our ammu-
milton becoming exhausted, the men re-
sisted the. last assault by peltlng the
enemy with stones until the arrival OF
Granherry's Texas brigade, when the
enemy we're routed and hastily with
drawn
Our loss was very small. One Lieu
tenant and twenty men wero captured.
Slight skirmishing was going on in
front up 10 dark.
Tie enemy having massed heavy
free in front Of Rocky Face, four Ines
Of battle being visible, it was thonght
they would attempt to carry II by storm
this morning, but AS yet no demonstra-
ton has been made.
Atlanta, May ll.-Linc down to Dal-
ton. No press reports have been re-
ceived.
The assault Of Rocky Face Bridge
began this morning, and was rcpulsed
with great slaughter. The wounded OF
the enemy are withdrawn.
Among the prisoners brought here
yesterday, were several officers, recUg
nizcd as belonging to Streight's raid.
The train from Dalton this morning
has arrived here. Communication with
that place is maintained IS usual When
the train was leaving, it was reported
that tie enemy had made two assaults
Oh Mill Greek Gap, and were :epulsed.
The enemy still continues to approach
our position on both wings and centre.
! heir column is commanded by Thomas,
Hooker and Howard Our forces ale in
excellent condition and spirits.
Atlanta, May l0.-A telegram from
General Hood 10 the Superintendent Of
Tic Western and Atlanta railroad says:
-"Road all clear; send trains as usual"
The affair at Hesaca was plan II
Johnston's to catch the enemy
Snake Gap was left open, and troops
sent to the rear of il, and everything
prepared to meet him in front
1t is not yet known if the enemy is
bagged or not
Dalton, May 10, 6 p. m--All quiet
along the line
There has been slight skirmishine
duling the day.
The encmy's demonstration on Rcsa-
c. was failure. They were met BY
our cavalry and repulScd.
Dalton, May r. Enemy made four
assaults on our works at Hill Greek
Gap yesterday, and were handsomely
repused. Several hundred Of their dead
were left on the field The enemy are
making heavy demonsiIa iIation upon the
Cleveland road this morning, but little
fighting has yet been done.
A private letter from Marshall, Texas,
says:
Dispatches from Dalton, l4th, say :
Johnston rctreatcd on purpose from Re
SAGA sent his cavalry to the rear, and
after the Yankees passed the Gap, lie
clu-ed in on him, and whipped and rout-
Cd Inn with terrible slaughter. Our
as, small. Giigshy's Kentucky cavalry
John MOI gals Nd cummand) met aud
whipped kilpatrick's cavalry, and Xii
patrick WAS morlally wounded.
Mobile, Nay l5-Thc Montgomery
Advertiser received the following. dated
Calhoun, Ga, May IL; Yesterday XII.
patr.cks cavalry were gallantly re-
pulsed BY Grigsby's Kentucky cavalry
near Rcsaca Fitzpatrick reported NOR
tally wounded. Lorlng and Cheatham's
division then became heavily engaged
and severely rcpulsed the enemy. Gen
tT.,I... LII h. shot ra.Jn,-
Our loss light. Heavy engagement cont
meuccd this morning near Tilton on our
right, at 10 a. III. Stuart's and John
ston's divisions repulsed the enemy with
great slaughter.
We captured large numbers Of prison
crs. Our loss severe. Fight still pro
crossing. Enemy resists stubbornly,
and skirmishing going Oh AL day. Eli
emy massing some four miles fIum Cal
houn Held ia check BY cavalry Gen
cral engagement expected tomorrow
All confident and hopeful.
Iupclo, May l2-Dispatches Just re-
ceived from General R,ddy, dated Pond
Springs, Ala, on the 4th, which says he
crossed the river Saturday and drove
tue enemy from rlOlShcS, capturing 40
prisoners, including three commissioned
officers.
Col Johnson still occupying the north
side of the river operating against the
enemy They are weak between Decs-
tur and Nashville
In the engagement at Boliver on the
ID, our loss was 10 slightly wounded, ,
captured. Among the wounded was
Mai. Strange of Gen. Ferres = staff.
Enemy's loss killed and 81 wounded
Local great deal Of filth, causing much
offensive cfiiuvIa. has hscn suffered 10 accl-
mula;e about the different stables, slaughter
hoLscs, oil manufnctory, snd the court house
yard, Uccupic during last winter by different
government de artmcnts. As the hot weather
approaches thi will produce much sickness,
hei vii mae Il fGr5 G D. thai Pat The officers stationed
to have these nuisances all removed. The
town Council with its limited means of labor,
can only keep the streets cleaned and enforce
n sanitary police over private premises.
LSsSy" We have been pleased to meet with
Brig.-Gen. Cabell, now here n short visit to
his family. "Old Tige" appears younger now
since his late gallant services, and looks ready
TO ''so in" again ut once.