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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-17
THE DEFEAT OF GEN. STURGIS
A MORE ENCOURAGING REPORT.
NOBLE ACTION OF. THE ooLoRED
TROOPS.

MEMPHIS, June 14.-The following lnforma-
tlon Of the expedition of sturgls is gathered
mostly from officers accompanying II;
On the morning Of the 9th the main column
passed through Ripley, moving southwest. On
the morning Of the 10th the cavalry moved In
the direction Of GuntOwn, leaving the infantry
In camp. After proceeding few mi gs they
encountered the enemy's pickets and soon came
upon large body of the enemy in position,
and the battle became general. Tho cavalry
dismounted and drove the enemy some dis
tlnCC, when the latter were reinforced, and our
men fought four hours against great odds when
the infantry came up and the cavalry retired.
At 3p. IN. another large body of the enemy
arrive on the railroad and In sight Of the bat
tie, which was raging furiously, all our forces
being engaged. II was soon evident that we
could not stand euch attacks as were helng
made by superior numbers, and our men began
tn fall back, contesting every inch of ground.
The colorod troops Jough wih desperation, AMI
trerc The last 10 gre irdyl The column retreated
after burning large portion OF the supply
train and destroying 10 pieces of artillery
which they were unable TO move through The
swamp.
Ou tho 1lth the enemy made a desperate at.
tack on tue infantry, which was rCprlsed, but
the attack was renewed, aud a considerable
portion of the infantry cut of and captured,
aftcr the annnnitlOn had become exhausted.
1t is stated that many of the negro troops
boarded the ammunition train as 1t was being
destroyed, filling their pockets and boso us
with cariridgesi others gathering ammunition
from ca't.ofI cartridge-OUXes, were enabled to
keep up the fight until they reached Memphis.
1t isstat, d that one body of infantry. | 600
strong, which was suppos,d to have been cap.
tured, lrtro defended by 200 n'grocs from re-
pcSlCd assaults Of rebel cavalry, and arrived 1T
Colliersylile soon after the main column.
Another body of 800 negroes arrived this
morning, having escaped by taking byo roads,
all bringing In their arms.
Loss now estimated at l25 negroes, IA pieces
Of ariIllery-ahOut / 500 men. Al Of the 80 h
5. (cUlord) regiment had come in, except
700 men and officers.
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1900 rebele, who were taken in the late eight at
staunton. They we're guarded through by The
2Sth Ohio regiment, whose time will expire to-
day, and detRchments Of tho different cavalry
regiments and a section Of Ewing's battery.
In the engagement we lost come 500 killed and
wounded. the wounds of most beiug slight, so
as not to incapacitate tho most from duty.
The rebels lost about twelve hundred Killed
and wounded, and about twenty avo hundred
prisoners, twelve hundred Of which have safely
arrived at Webster, Va, and the balance were
sick aud wounded found In tho extensive hos
pitals OF staunton. Gen. Stahl's wound is Of
a very slight character, not disabling him for
more than few days, when you will hear OF
this gallant cavalry officer back In tho Valley.
The lst New York cavalry CLlucoln) lost
about thirty killed and wounded, among which
wns Lieut.. Vermillion, who was pierced with
a minnie bail through the head whilst gallant
ly leading the advance of his regiment. lie
was q good officer and his loss will be severely
felt In hls regiment. Lieut.. Stanton was alsg
badly wounded in the same charge.
Yours, BAN.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-17
The Fall of Petersburg
Confirmed.
The Eighteenth Corps March
ing into the City.
DISTRICT TROOPS IN TIE YAN.
Description of the Crossing of
the James.

FoRT NoNRoE, June 17.-YostOrduy morn
ing, at 4 O'Clock, the 18th army corps, com
mandod by Gen. Smith, left City Point and
marched into Petersburg.
Gen. Kautz's cavalry, comprising the 9Th
and 1lth Pennsylvania and the District of
Columbia regiments, attacked the entrench-
ments OF the rebels outside Of Petersburg at II
a. M. yesterday, and succeeded in carrying
them and entered the city.
They were supported by the advance guard
of Gen. Smiths forces.
The troops were, at last accounts, rapidly
marching In the direction of Petersburg as
fast as they landed.
The crossing Oft James river by the army
Is described by those who had the good fortune
of viewing it as one of the most brilliant scenes
of the war.
An endless stream Of transports, barges, and
schooncrs have been making their way up the
James river to the new base of supplies all day.
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- Mexican Mustang LInimsnt.-Tha
pafties Ia 81. Louis and Cin2innati who have bGeh
cuuntorfetting he Mustang Liuiment under prSn
tenoc Of proprictorshP haze been thoroughly DO.
topped by the eouTts. To guard agSinst further
imposition, have procured from the United states
Treasury private steel plate revenue stamp,
which Is placed over the top OF each h tile. Each
stamp bcars the Joc siaRe OF my signature and
without (which the article Is counterfeit, danger
Gus and worthless Imitation. Examine every bot.
tie. This Linlmcnt haS been In use aud growing
In fagor for many years. There hardly exiItS -
hamlet on the hahitHble globe that does not con.
tain evidence Of lite wonderful effects 1t is The
bcst einCiiCHt 10 the world with its present i'm.
proved ingredients, its elects upon man and east
are perfectly remarkable. sOres q healed, pains
relieved. hves saved, valuable animals made use
full Hud untold lila assuAged. For cuts, bruises,
SprAins, rheumatism, Gwell!Igs, bites, cakeh>
breaets, strained horsss, &C., 1t lie sovereign
remedy that should never be dispcnsei with. ~
should be in every family. Sold by ali druggists.
fe2O-eO6m D, $. BARNES New YORK..
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EIX ! IA
Capture Of Fort Darling.

We have unofficial advices that Fort Oar.
ling was captured this morning. This report
is believed by gentlemen high in authority,
and we have good reasons also for believing 1t.
If 1t is true, then, sure enough, the bottom has
dropped out Of Mr.. J. Davis tub.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
THE CAMPAIGN ON JAMES RIVER
Success OF the Flank Movement.
tAssOciAted Press Correspondence

FoRT MONROE, June IS, p. m. The steamer
John A. Warner, from Bermuda Landing, ar
rived this evening at O O'Clock. Two army
cUrpy crossed IN the south side Of James river
last night. Other portions of the army were
als0 crossing at various points.
There was fighting this morning In the di.
rectinn of Petersburg Result not learned.
Gene. Grant aud Butler were in consultation
during yesterday.
Gen. Gilmore has not been relieved, as wac
rumOred.
The steamer Express arrived this morning
from Fort Walthall, with sick soldiers for
Hampton hospital.
NOV NR>T OF LEE's ARMY.
BBRNUDA HUSDRED, June Is. q. NJ
Clouds Of dust Can be seen rising from the
turnpike roed. indicating the ADVANCE Of a
portion Of Lee's army from Richmond towards
Petersburg. Two corps of our army haveg nc
In the same direction. N.
~UCCEssF LMAKCu TO TUE JAMES RIvER-THE
REBELS MOVING THROUGH KICuMOND.
HE DoUApTERs ARMY PoroMAC. June 13-
Evening. The Army Of the Potomac took up
It's line Of march for the Chrksh ,mluy at p.
~, Sunday. TIE 5lh corps took the advance
nn the middle road by way Of Providence Court
H"u,e. The 81 corps the " s;ern road, while
he 9th and 6lh corps took the road leading TO
JInes's Bridge. Thu 18th cub trked on trans.
ports at the White House. The advance hated
Inr lhe n'gnt near the IhlckAhOmlny, which
stream they crossed to day without opposition.
No signs OF the enemy were TO be seen, with
| the exception Of few cavalry piCkets, whn
| led at our approach. The 5tn corps took the
road leading to HaXa'ls, and the 81 reach
Charles City Court Houss at 9 O'Clock IN the
| evening. The 6 b and 9th crossed at JonGs'e
Bridge, at point about two mi"s lower down
than Long BldIe, and are now close ny. The
change Or base has been very success 'Tlly
made, with the utmost order and without the
las oi man or u wagon, go far as your cor
| respondent could hear.
| ]. Is said that the enemy LEFT their works In
our late front almost as soon as We did taking
the roIds To Redmond.
| White Ouer viii now be evacuated as eOou
as the supplies there are all shipped on the
| transports.
The growing crops h re are looking very
ine, and our horses tonight are Giving Ia
clover"
1t is expected that we will start FIR james
river al an early hour 10 the morning, and dur
| ing the day open communicating with Gen.
Butler. The weather Is dine, the roads good
and the army 10 the hest of tpirits.
Chaplain Bartlett, OF the let Maine cavalry
was killed a few days ago by shell.
| LATER.
Twelve q o'clock-midnight THE army Is Nv
moving towards the river for the purpose u
crnssing.
Gen. Grant and staff started for Gen. Butler,
command.
This morning few gurrrllas were caught
| In the woods aud brought 10.
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ing. with Gen. Meade and Gen. Hancock, oi
Penusylvania, aud the bravo officers and sol.
diers with him, 10 a position where he will
never bs dislodged until Richmond Ia taken.
loud cheers And | have but one single
| proposition further to put, and perhaps / can
best put II In the form OF au interrogatory.
II shsll discover that Gen. Grant, and the
noble officers and men under him can he great.
ly facilitated In their work by a sudden pouring
forth OF armed men to their assistance, will
you give them to met [Yos, aud cheers.
Then. sav, stand ready, for am watching
fT the chance. Ner lment, and applause. ]
| thank you, Rentlem n.
At the close Of the address of the President,
three chsrra for the Army Of the Potomac; and
success i've cheers were given for Grant, aud
Meade, and Hancock, aud their brave soidiers.
Mr. Lincoln called for cheerA for Gen Grant
and his brave officers, when Gen. Lew. Wallace
was called on rnr an address, aud responded.
Amer a handsome Fperch nv Gen. Wallace.
Hon. Edward Everett was called out aud re
spnnded IN his invariably felcitnns manner.
Speechss we're made by several other gentle
meu.
PRssE TITToN OF NBnAL TO Tu' PRESIDENT.
GOV. Pollock, on behalf Of the ladies OF the
fair, presented Mr.. Lincoln with a beautiful
silver metal. The President received the
medal, and replied
l have ouly tn say that I accept this present
Of the ladies' as an additional token Of your
conhdrncc, hut d not reed any tnrther evil
den - ct the hyatt, and devotion nf the women
OF Am ricA t. the cause uf the Union aud tho
cause of Christian humanity. | accept It
thankfully, as another manifestation of the es-
te1rn ~ the ladies.
perlshahe but interesting trihs was now
handed To Mr.. Lincoln from tho IlOrtcu tural
Department. It was twin peaches. upon a
single Ltem, ripe and tempting. Upon the
blushing side of one was the word Lincoln, !"
| NJ fk.s.
were placed upon the growing fruit In black
paper In anticipation of the nomiuation by the
Baltimore Con ention, aud the uncovered por-
tion Of the fruit, drinking In the sun, reddrntd,
leaving the letters In pale yellow upon the
| crimson ground. There are many other things
| 10 the fair to he given tO Mr.. Lincoln when the
fair is finished, some Of which are OF consider
able value,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-17
Pleasant AhnIVsrsATies at tho COu
tho Netherlands

THB TuRF.-An immense crowd assembled
at the Fashion curse, l.. l., on Wednesday,
10 witness the trotting race between the iaul-
ous brown stallion Robert Fillir CHAM, the
black gelding General Butler, and the chestnut
geldlus John Morgan, for purse Of II 900
and stake OF $3.50 each added. FillinghAr,
driven by Sam Mclaughlin, won the drSt two
h ats, and was on the lead near the finish OF
the thro, when Sam crowded Butler to the
fence, causing him TO break. FIllingham was
distAnced aud the heat was given to John Nor
gan. The fourth heat WAS won by Butler, aud
on the last quarter Of the hhh Morgan pulled
up, allowed himself TO be dlstauced, and Gene
raj Butler was declared winner of the race and
money. The following is q summary!
Tao rTIH0-tGSHyH Plsdsu { GrOa d,-We 'nP'.
day, Ju lb Purse 81 .OOO VI h StAke UI $780,
m 10 heats, hest H. D, - harness.
Genera BuuettJ Lovst). ....?
RObt. FiliinsLAmts Is OughIinl. diStHueed
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-17

THE POSTAL MoNEr ORDER srsTEM No
lntimatiOn has yet been received from the Post
Once Depart meGt that business under tho new
postal money order law will begin with the
time when the appropriations for this purpose
are available-July lst--whCh is the beginning
Of a QuarIsrj and II Is now nearly certain that
there will be- no attempt then TO Introduce the
system. 1t Is considered probable, therefore,
that the law will not 20 into effect until OctO-
Der lst the beginning Of the subsequent
quarter.
The preparations required are so many aud
so important that large part Of tue three
months will, II ia nov thou gnL, he necessarily
employed lu purlcctiug them; aud as has pre-.
viuusly been observed, the Department has re-
solved TO make no haste which shall involve
the proper working Of the system when IL shall
bu put into operation.
More accommodation will be needed In this
city tor the extensive mOnry.urder business u
bo done here than 1t Is now 10 the power of the
pOstOffir1 authorities to devote to it, The ca.
paciLy Of the Nassau, Liberty and Cedar streets
building 10 fully taxed alreadyi aud a new
building will undoubtedly be required at au
early day, II not Immediately upon the com.
meucemenL Of the work here, for the public
accsmmodation.-MY Y Zee. POst.
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ALL QUIET ALONG THE LINES OF
EALLA SDIGHAM

He holds = Lever--He Believes the Govern
ment Will not Arrest Him lie 4 hreat-
ems HSsistnnce lie has a Purpose
WuI make u Known After the Chit
crgO Convention.
CINCINNATI, june 1.-THE CoUlmerctors Day
ton dispatch Gays there is but little doubt that
Nallandigham'5 arrival was uuox pected to his
friends. His home was opened yesterday, and
a large number Of his friends called upon him.
In respnnse 10 a serenade, lsst night, Vallau-
digham said he did not believe any attempt
would bU made to arrest him; but thnuld there
be, he iutlmated that he aud his friends were
prepared for the emergency.
lie announced his Intention OF remaining
quiet until u ter the Chicago convent ,On, then
he would make his purpose known.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-17

SACRED CoNCERT.-It will be seen from our.
advertising columns that Madame Kret. chmA-,
lr rading vocalist At the church. Of 81 Aloysius,
sisted by HAhelmAnn, the JICat GsTmSn tenor,
stephAni, the renowned piArFt, will give 4 con-
&C Of sacred music AZ Fotd's The uTc on Sunihy
evening. Sons Of the most tender aud suhIimc
pieces NJ tho great masters Of music viii be rivcn
and We arc sure that tho public will not only AtN
tend IN large numbers, hutwil thNnk these Attlsts
mo1' heATtily Tor aiTordng them such an oppor-
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-17
MRS PRESIDENT LINCOLN WILL
VISIT CAMBRIDGE ON Glass DAY.

Mrs. President Lincoln and her youngest
son, Master Theodore Lincoln, accompanied
by Hon. Cuthbert Bullltt, naval officer OF
New Orleans, will leave Philadelphia to-day,
for Boston and Cambridge. Mrs. Lincoln
gees to visit her eldest sou, Mr. Robert Lincoln,
who will gradute at Harvard on the 9Th in
stant-"Class Day"
"Commeucement' at Harvard College takes
PLACE on the third Wednesday of July, when 1t
Is expected that President Lincoln will be
present and receive the degree Of LII. D.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-17
XALLANDIGHAM

It appears, elsewhere, by telegraph from
Dayton. Ohio, that Morgan having been de-
feated In his cooperative movement with Val.
landgham, the latter is quiet, aud intends To
remain SO until after the Chicago Convention,
unless an attempt is made to arrest him, IN
which event he will resist. This is a new
chapter In Democracy.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-17
m..ry Sale Of rrI., Cotton.

BOsTON, June - THE cargo Of the prize
steamer Grey hound was sold at auction to day,
under the supervision OF United States Mar
shsl Keyes. The total amount realized from
the c, ton on board was 1--we hundred lhunsaud
dnlars. The prices were ~ fOlnwsG 2O1 bales
nliddlIng uplands 81 8ia 80 do. 81 36i 9i
bales low mlddling 81 33i 81 bales good Or
dnary Sl 2l!; q do Tehaed middling 81 TO-
l45 hairs partially damaged middiing uIlauds
81 O7@l 22si 26 bags IL III 81 bags cotton
piekings 90 cents.
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TIVE slzes, 80 Centa and 81,

E-uagHn'u Magnolia Htim.-ThIs ts the
nOst delightful aud cXtrsnrluary srticlo ever diE
covered. II changes The suu-uuInt Iace aud hands
70 poariy satin Texture ui Tagishing beauty, ~,
parting the marble purity 0i youth, and the dStin-
que appearance 30 iHWtinG In the city belle II
fashion, It TemUvea tim, fTCcRlCs, pimplos and
roughneES from the skin, lc .viug the compile Niun
froah, transparent and smooth, It contains 40
material injurics to the skin. PstrouiLGL BY Acts
resses and Opera Slhseri It 10 Whist every lady
should have. Sold everywhere
Prepared by W. f. AGAN, Troy, N. y.
AdlresA all OTieH to
DEMAs s. BARNES n CO.,
NEW York,
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FROM WEST VIRGINIA.
Rebels Repairing N-w River bridge
Hunter All u ght

Hunter All ght
BEvER' CoUHT IIOCsE, Va, June l5-Ono
Of our surgeOns, whu was left by Gen. Cro"k
at Iloyd's Mountain In chsrle Of our wounded,
has just come in. He left there ten days ago,
and reports that the rehes were repairing New
river bridge, aud he presumes 1t Is completed
by lhis time.
II Ia well that the authorities at Washington
should know this fact at once, Hs the uuinter-
ruped running of the Virginia aud Tennr. see
railroad, on the completion Of this bridge. Is of
high importance In tue matter of feeding Lee's
army.
The forces Of Col. Harris. In command OF
this post, are active In pursuing small bands OF
rebel guerrllas aud horse thieves in tho c0un
ties Of Pocshontas and Grecnoriar, Benton and
Webster.
Hunter ia all right.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-17

CINcINNATI, June 10 The TbmeS's corros.
pondcut at Fleningshurg, Kentucky, l2lh in
staut, says The remnant of MOrgan'B cunI-
mand, numbering 200 men, parsed through
there that morning en- route possibly for Pound
Gap. They admit loss of nearly 900 at
CynthIana Federal force Of l,5OO, ID pur'
suit Of Morgao, arrived about six hours utter
Morgan left.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
TuIRTY-EIU CONGREss
First session.,
SENATE.
FRID y, juno Il. 1854

FRTD'Y, June II, 1854.
The bill to confirm certain entries to town
ship lal d. In Missouri was passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Grimes, the Secretary Of
the Navy was directed TO communicate to the
Senate the proceedings and fu iings In the case
OF Z. W SchUhtld, naval c"u,tructnr, before a
naval court martial iu the city of Now York.
The bill for the more speedy punishment of
guerrllas came mp as unfinished business; aud, ,
of course, Mr.. Davis opposed 1t.
HOUsE.
After private bills were disposed of, the tariff
bill was taken up aud discussed.
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r1puelmstrssru 1ulmltAble Hair Re.tor.

YTIItImsIFe6Ia IhInIthbIe Hair NestOr5
ATIvE, NOT DYE, hut restores gray hair to Ats
original color, by supplying tLv capillary tubes
with natural Busteuance, impaired BY age or dis
ease. All instantaneous dyes are composed Of lamar
cGusic, destroying the vitality and beauty oil the
hair, and afford Uf themseives no dressing. Heinz
stFueps lhimitablo Gooring not only restores hair
to its natural color by easy process, but gives
the halr LUXUkIANT BEAUTY, promotes its,
growth, prevents its failing on, Graduates dHE
drum, and tmparts health and pleasantnGfs to N
head It hAs stood the tost Of tine, being the orig
ginal Hair ColuTing, and IL oocS .utly ihcrctSlug
IN favor. UScd by both gcntIemen and ladies' It
Is sold by all respectable dealers, or can be pro-
cured by thsm OF the commercial agents,
d. 5. BARNES n CO,
2O2 broadway, New York.
TIVE sizes, 80 cents and 81.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-17

Mrs. Lincoln yesterday presented to the Fair
In Philadelphia a beautiful floral vase, manu-
featured In Japan-an exquisite specimen of
the works Of art In that country. It Is exhib-
tied at the West Philadelphia table.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-06-17

BHNJIM =. TAYLOR, Esq., one Of the edi-
tors Of she z IcsEu ETnG 10 Ia ihis CITY, hrIe
he will Tsmrin TO- a lev weeks takiIB notes u
passing YenB Tho, who have read Mr.. rylOT .
tsttsFE from he Western aruIisG pocUrd to hIn h
credit o briug the hnrEt descriptive writer low
tOilIng 70 uspIeSS.
Col. FRAkK 7. SHERMAN, Uf the sSEh IL
limos, =, Gently com nandlng a brIsH'e ~ g u.
ShSraAaA army, hAs received Au AppOintm"nt
upIA the sIAn Uf Maj. Gen. Howard, Of the 4th
0OfBH,
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They purify, strengthen aph inyisOTAte,
They create u hGathy appetite.
They are an AEtidOte tO change OF water and Liet
They overcome eHGets Of dissipation and late
hours.
Thcy strengthen the system and enliven tuo
Mlnd.
They prevent mlasmatlG and Intermittent fevcgs,
They purify the breath and AGILITY Of the ItOh.
Aeh.
They cure pyspepSia Aad Constipation.
They cure DiETrhCH, Cholera anG Cholera MOrhGI
They cure Liver Complaint aud Nervous HosI.
Geh9,
Iary are The bent HtICrh 10 thogOlll. They make
the weak mAn rtrOag, ami arc exhausted aHture
great rGstu!GI. They Are composed Ol the cello
LIatcl Calisaya BARK, CascATil.s Rari DAHdCiiUG,
Chamomile Flowers, Lavender FlUwGrS, Winter
Brcen, AutaG, Clnvc.-budp, Orange Peel, Snake ,
EoUt, CaTAwsy, CHI.Andsgi DuTdOek, S.-T.-lsgI-N
Y, 80,
The following iS a sample OF tho testimony daily
Tepeived
soLDiERE' HOME ESUPCRIHTEEDEET'sOF OFFICE,
C.wc'ESAT! o. IAN 10, 1873
have given your Plantation Blttprs to hundreds
OF our noble Soldiers who stop here, more UgSlssS
dis abed from various causcE, Eul tho eject Ia most
marvellous and gratifying,
Such q preparation as this 10 hOatti.y wish 10
every family, In every hospital aud ~ EaLd on
every battlefield q, W, d, AkDREWs,
Iy9l-ly superintendent.
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Southern News.
The Richmond Enquirer Of June llth has the
c,I,yi,u.

The Richmond Enquirer of June llth has the
following;
MOBILE, June 9.-The operator at Brandon,
Juue SIh, reports on the authority Of Col. shad,
from shreveport, the following official from
Haud ~, Arkansas, under date of May 27th;
Gu the 24Lh Marmaduke engaged the euG,uy's
fleet near Gaines Landing. Capt. Jacnbs
boarded and captured the transport Lebanon.
Pralt's battery did excellent service, CriprIng
one guuhOat seriously. The whole Federal fleet
was repulscd and driven down the river. Price
Is reported 10 be at Camden and Taylor below
Alexandria. Gen. Steele occupied Little Rock
and Pine Bluff.
MOHMs, June l0,-A special dispatch to the
Register, dated Senatobia, June 8, says that
Cauby has been sppoiuted Division COmman-
der, and that Banks, Steele and ROsccrdus re-
tain their respective commands
Mower Is reported to have defeated PclEpRC
on the 18th ut., on Yellow Bayou.
FROM GEORGIA.
ATLAETA, june l0.--Tho enemy was dCvcl.
oped in force yesterday in our front, at Ack-
worth, and on our extreme right, cast of the
railroad, towards ROsevilc There WAS partial
skirmishing In the afternoon in front Of Hood 3
Corps. rrisOuurs report the bridge rebuilt by
The Yankees, aud tho truins are ruuulng tU
ACliWurth. Sherman avoids any effort to bring
on general engagement oui Of his breast,
works. The captured Yankees ray that he has
Ordera not to rick genera! engagement.