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G R A N T..
The Army Of the Potomac Pro.
crossing Successfully.
Gen. Burbridgs's Report Of the Defeat
Of Morgan IN Kentucky,

Secretary Stanton to Major General DIX.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, June l3-Midnght.
To Major General DIX, New York
We have dispatches from the Army OF the Potomac
late eight O'Clock this morning The movement was at
that hour In successful progress.
No reports to-day from General Sherman.
Tho following despatch from General Burbridge, COM
manding In Kentucky, has just reacsed hcre:--
IL attacked Morgan at Cynthapa at daylight yesterday
mcrning, and, after an hours nard ngh,ing com.
pietcy routed him, killing three hundred, wounding
nearly many, and capturing nearly four huu-
drcd, besides recapturirg nearly hundred
Of General Hobson's command, and over thousand
horses. our loss In killed and wounded was about one
hundred and hfy Morgans scattered forces flying
In oil directions. have thrown away arms, out Of
munon, and wholly demoralized."
Dispatches from General bailer, nine O'Clock this
evening, Indicate change In his command.
No further intelligence has beea received from General
Hunter. EDWIN N. STANTON.
Secretary OF War.
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The Helen Getty Ana lr.
TO THE EDITOR Op 1Ur uraAYn-

FORTRESS MoSRor. June Q, 1864
IN the HERALD Of the 50 inst. appeared notice of the
arrival Of tho steamer George Leary New York. accom-
panied by some remarks respecting the captain OF tho
Heon Getty regard accident thcroccurred at the
tme OF taking the passengers to the George leary The
Helen Getty was In charge Of pilot, who, In coming
out Of Hampton, made short turn through feet OF
small craft and necessarily had 10 keep under consider
able Roadway When nearing George Leary tho Helen
Getty was slowed down and tho engine stopped. When
the bell rung signalling the engineer back her.
In passing the centre the engine stopped and IL became
necessary her ahead IN order 70 overcome the M
hcuy By the time this done she was SO near the
Leary that II impossible TO back strong enough TO
stop before striking her, the way the Getty was head
ing Immediately hadihe wheel put hard port, hoping
a. 80 clear and avoid acciient The Helen Getty In
sidewheel steamer without guards except around her
paddle wheels the corner OF which struck the outer part
Of the George Learys stern, knocking or piece that
was bolted on tho forward part IL, tho bolts of which
split piece of the port side OF the main stem.
As my name has been brought before tho public In
connection with the accident % tho George Ieary with
out any rven except that in your paper OF the
Sd. hope you will do tho 20 publish the facts
SAMUEL IEEMAN,
Master steamer Helen Getty.
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nor Of Permnda, Sir George Ord, and on the Governor
being recalled by the mo government be sold the YES.
Eel TO the rebel agents. The rebel COVE nmeut paid
Thousand pounds for the vessel and thous nd
pounds 10 the captain for crryina 10 its destination
This paid In advance the captain stating that he
transferred bis money to his wife for safe keeping no
carg, which IL not valuable, ana supposed IKE
wise TO DC owned by the rebrl authorities consists
principa ly OF hoop from but she has likewise some
frst quality champagns and other liquors on board,
The rebels purchased this with the intention OF
substituting for the steamer Cape Fear despatch
boat running from Wilmington TO tho cape OF that name
Her rate OF speed s six knots hour smooth water
eight. On visiting her were entertained by the cap.
TAIN and partook Of soms excellent champagne
A flag Of truce visited the district Of Washington to
request permission to bring Union families
They only permitted 20 far Fort Renshaw,
but succeeded in their msson and brought several famL
lies 10 Newberp.
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NEWS FROM NORTH CAROLINA.

Capture OF tho Blockade Runner Siren,
. formerly STR George Ord's Yachs-A
Flag OF Truce, &C.. Sc.
Nh. 0xoRoE ~. HARRIS DESPATCH.
DsrRcr Norm CAROLINA,
4 BxArrcnr. June ., 1S6A
cArrrRx nRgv
Quite unusual occurrence transprcd In this vicinity
10 day. The sunboat Keystone State Captain Crosby on
ne outward passage TO tho coast, discovered suspicious
iochins floating the English colors On percsv
ing the Keystone state pursuit. the suspected vessel
deavored to escape. but af,er hours chase CON-
PEELED 10 haul TO- obedens 10 tho summons Of tho Key
stone The vsssci proved 10 be the Siren, from So.
GEORGES, Bermsda, which port she left on Monday,
May 30 ard her papers made 70 Nassau. The cap
in however, scxno~ lodged that his real destination
Wilmington although ostsnsibly bound for Nassau c
Imputed TIE cause OF hs presence tar tho coast 10
ne -, ~ I'VE compass being imperfect, being two and
rhs ys0sl was formerly used a Sach, by .be Cover.
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NJ { A d E.

HEADQUARTERs, SIXTH Army CORps,
NKAR Coal HARHOR. Va Juno q. 1854.


NKiR Coal Hanson. Va, June ., 1864.
The quiet OF the past few days continues skirmsh
ing along the limo between tho rickets maintained with
spirit night and day but nothing approach
ing fierce conflict has occurred, the casualties
at all heavy. what the next hour may bring
forth cannot DO fore;old. This respite gwen the
weary soldiers has been OF small service to
thsm. They have been refreshed by the sea.
of Inactivity, ana ready TO advance
towards their destination, strengthened IN body and
more bu7yant spirits. They ready TO endure
hardship aud bravo any danger confident .of final
cess. The telegraph will first inform you q any move
mont here and Is useless to indulge 10 idle conjecures
of the time when tho manner In which the next
movements are likely to ocsar. We shall not Ions bo
idle.
Ibe roads are again dry ard terribly dusty high
wipd from she west today and . hot sun have made
existence the neighborocd OF the main lines Of travel
almost unendurabe Il seemed as the uppef strata Of
Virginia so floating In mid air, and, like Jen. ravis
analhernas baryng alive under its apervaang dnst
We pray for showers with all the fervor of traveller
over Sahara.
Richmond papers cf the TN acknowledge defeat at
Me General Hunter. staunton Va and the
occupation OF the town by his forces. Ihey state
Hunter fell Unexpectedly upon detachment OF their
forces aud Up oadIy How large force the rebels
had Is not stated.
Staunton Is twenty-five miles from Gordopsyle,
the Rihmoud aud Tennessee Ralroad and Is llce OF
considerable importance a depot of supplies lis
cupaiion gives Ge3era Hunter control OF that m
line OF communication with the rebel capital, and
threatens Gordcnsvle their main depot Of supplies,
which General Hunter is said TO bc advancing. This
movement viii compel Ice 10 weaken bis forces In our
front. All this viii bo fully developed 10 a few
days.
The health Of the troops continues excellent and while
the excitement Of active operations continues camp dis
are likely 10 be warded OF.
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Our Army Correspondence
HEADQUARTERS, Army OF the poroNs

Both armies occupy their old positions About the
right and there has been considerable skrmshng
and cannonadng. No damage has been effected by either
party. The well protected behind high and
strong brcasworks. Thor soldiers aud in
the most amicable manner; but opinions being freely
exchanged, well sugar and tobacco such iamili
arties have been stopped by special order.
The rebels have a large gun mounted on railroad
truck. II throws six inch she'll aod 10 the subject Of
much mrth among
General Meade rode through this portion or his lines
yesterday afternoon. His visit was entirely unexpcc,e
and unosteptatious.
The railroad has been torn up by troops The rails
from Despatch station 10 White House have te, cue
fully carried away.
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The ChRistisn Commission With the
Army OF the Potomac.

The general neld agent Of the christian Commission
gives the following facts 10 relation to It's operations
the Army Of the Potomac since his arrival al the White
Houss-A schooner and usboas early At the wharf,
laden with stores. Additional supplies have been
rv'ng by the government boats daily The Commission
has twelve tents at tte White House. When The Ore,
vonR,ied arrived over nity deIeupies ware on the
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Mr. william II. s,iner's Despatch.

mocx,pE RusssR AsHoRs.
by the arrival OF the United States transport Moon
light, Captain royie from Nc ~bern N. C., We learn tha,
che supply Newbcrn chased large ADgo.rebc
sehorc twenty-five miles from Bogue Inlet,
sbe oh instant. and then hard work trying to
work her or The blockade ruuner vas max Ing for
Wilmington with valuable cargo Of goods from Nassau
cArIuRs or A RtTEt SIGNAL STATION src.
Major Gates, os the Twentieth New York cavalry,
started 10 command Of battalion. tho 5th instant
on expedition 10 Chuokatuok, between the Nanscm nd
and Blacxwater, from Barnard's Nils, and
captured a rebel signal station, two sergeants,
books, papers. rockets. telegraph Instruments, sew
srai largo tents, battle Gag cf some corps
and several signal Gags. hsior Gates was
guided by vIrsiniau VITO formerly 10 The rebel
service lie was dressed IN gray suit. aud ss the com
msnd neared the OF action tho guce exchanged bis
Goa, with private Walter wnci, ot Company .. fwcn
coat, was mistaken Cor The guide and beng fred at 70
celyed bullet which completely eirced bis body and
tncn Phsscu through nr arm.
rHE RiocgADrR ,HsTrs CAPTURED.
ine United states gunboa, Fort Jackaon Captain y "
mineton and cruise fer bocksders On The am ,ns,
tbe Fort jackson fell Ia with aud cariurcd the Argls
rebel steamer Thistle, whic es ro.,s from Rsrm.sa
WINK DAWSON.
Tho following list Of the officers Of shs For, Jack
Csp,ai,,-B. r. Sands
Lteufenonf fommondsy-R. n. Wallace.
S1reon-Phips. Wales.
I'ayr,aasr--Cliftoo HELEN.
Acting Mdssr-wm. H. Dennison.
Ensgn--S. II. Hunt.
Aciiro Enssgns-H !. Morst, J. Regan. 8 X Hcpkiss.
sno.n.ys.casf; o s Rod.sy smith; Acting Fr... Jas.
Acting Third Assistants, wm N. Prentiss, Jas n rpps
Lhas. II. Wakefield
Act.ns Meslers xa.es-Hcnry Fytins. Jss D. Moore,
Geo smoot, VIM. Knowton.
Cdgaain's Clerk - French
Paywoaers C<rk-Jas. Staniburn.
= THs HONOR Npufrxxru Army c0nrs
vi am indebted 10 Dr. D. A. Richardson, snfgeop 4
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The Washington kilograms.

W~SmNotuNs Juno 10, lsoss
The RepuSliean says an intelligent officer OF cavalry
arrived this morning from the front. lie left point ten
miles from the front on Sunday forenoon. and reports
that firing distinctly heard during Saturday night
the direction OF Bottoms Bridge which The Chick
ahominy about twelve miles east from Richmond and
seven miles northeast of the mouth OF Four Nile creek
James river
When he left he said the report had just
reached the place that General Hancock, after
desperate aght succeeded in dsodGng tho enemy and
carrying the bridge at the point OF the bayone that be
held IT, and tho whole army had successfully crossed at
that point.
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The Expulsion OF German and Irish
women from ntchmond.

IFTNW tHt FthUUnd WHY, IUtt 81
We have previously had occasion incidental TO no
tce that class of Irish ard German 10 midst
whose husbands havo gone 20 the Yankees, and
many of them entered tho Yankee service these
and their children, fifteen hundred two thousand
number are wholly supported by the public and pri.
vate charities q the CITY They do not pretend 70 do
kind OF work and spend A their time IN running from
one place where charity dispensed another. just
hogs In the fall q the year from apple tree 10
another II We bad abundancs Of food, the support of
this worthless cass might be passed In silence bat
seeing that there barely sucency OF food IN the
muniy 10 supply our peopioto keep from absolute
suffering tho wives and children OF soldiers--we
should have roth ng TO give ihese people would not
answer, is true 10 lei them sarve IN the strecs; but
such event could be easily obvisted We recon mend
that be taken OF them. aud Their number and
names sscertaincd, that thcy may be sent In q body
beyond lines, having Grst been supplied with the
raiinns necessary support them til they could reach
s6me Yankee post This woui be harsh measure, but
one fully mstined by necessities.
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mr.. w. r. g. shanks' Despatch.

NASHVILLE. Tenn., June 7, 1884.
forwarded from Louisville yesterday the latest de-
tails have had from General Shcruans advance. This
morning this place. brief despatch orwardcd
from hore tonight viii have intoruHd you this
reach you that
SHERMAN POSSESSION MARIETTA.
This tho result (JCpo % OF the ankDg operations
which turned Alatoona Pass. General sherman, IN .
brief despatch received here, aludng ~ these opera
tlons, says that - he had thrown
McPherson Jonpston's loft psnk, the rebels absn-
doned the contest and retreaed Marietta lie thcn
moved by the lei aud occupied the position described
the dispatches OF June all the roads from the
North hin miles OF Marietta The movement
by moving Mcpherson TO the left OF Thomas,
(ctntre) and schofcld teftl, and plscng him tho
MONDAY and Marietta read. Thomas moved by schohed
or the rsr ad and Schoneld the right wing
of the army aud Mcnerson the left IN these relative
positions ihey moved yesterday upon Marietta, and 1t 10
reported occupy the place, without having had
general engagement
tho different skrmshes land there has been gene.
raj engagement yet, though the skrmishng has bcco
hcavy has amounted to ten thousand wounded all OF
whom have brought this city and Louisville. and
of estimating the loss OF the enemy. The number OF
prisoners passing through here has not been large aud
Will not probably reach more than one thousand.
SHERMAN STILL srRoN3.
The numerical forco OF tho army OF Gen snerman mas
not been rcdu by losse hes increased from the
lime he lett Chattanooga and II IL believed he ~ stronger
by many Thousands at Marietta than he was at Ressacca.
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Terrible Tragedy.
Terrible Tragedy.
MOTHER CUTS TIE THEoArs oP HER TWO
CHILDREN AND THEN HEE OWN.
LINZ 4 q

A MOTHER CUTS TIE THEoArs or HER TWO
CHILDREN AND THEN HEE OWN.
PouGHKuFss, June f3, 1854
Mrs Mary Miller. of New York who has been residing
for several weeks past at Fshki Landing, committed
bloody deed at m early hour this morning, by cutting
tho hroau Of children girls aged respectively
seven and years. and then cutting her own The act
was committed at tho house OF Mr. John Carnss. Her
husband Mr. Alexander Miller, engaged 10 an oil house
In Now York city Mrs. Miller has been subject TO slight
spells Of insanity since last fall, ard Ind boen sent by
hcr husband Fsnkil IAndrg for quiet and rsrose,
with the hore that tho effect would be beneficial, bo'n
mentally and bodily. she supposed to have been sanss'
sng from OF these attacks when the above bloody Deco
was committed. Her husband was 10 the haoit o. vT"-
ing her every Sunday. Yesterday no remarked
friend that his wife was improving consideraoy, aas
hoped tha, she would soon be fully res'orea insh ~
much respected By large circle Of friends, and mao
,,vsd xorv nanp,,y together. AT twenty minutes
10 sevsn A. NJ tho hour At which our informant sft'ss
scene. Mrs Miller s, survived bus WAS near her lase
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The Casualties Mt tho Battle Of Coal
HnTb0r.
The Rev. Mr. Dana furnishes the following list OF killed
the second Connecticut artillery at tho battle Of Coal
Harbor, June I, 1861
Colonel i. s, Kellogg.
Captain l. Wndhans
Company A-First Sergeant j. p. Parks corporals A.
A. Jones, A Z. Morse, 4. Adams Jr u. Meeker, W. u.
Potter privates W. Burton A. j. Bradley o. Hitchcock,
j. Inland, W. Parmlee, Patrick Ryan, j. Smith. Jr.
Robert Wa., ii. i. 1ford, r. Scul. George Everett,
Fallen.
Company B--corporals W. G. Sparks, NJ r. Sterry prl
Yates j. W. Co0ns, Hundel, B. Morris. r. w. Bragg
A. CstTander T. II. Stevens H. p. scott e. w. Skin j. D.
Stohl, A. Wooden, g. Scour, N. whitman.
Company C-Sorgeant ID. J. Thorpe, private George
Pierce
Company D--Privates J. Murphy, Henry Miller
Company E-Corporals 4. W. Daniels w. Hart, A.
Hall, Ii. A. Rexford privates l.. Downs Myron Ferr!s
Pat. Kane Walter Martin, James Mooney, r. ii. Perkins
Charles Stanley g. A. rated, j. NJ Tecter, f. D. Painter
tmusician) Alfred Comins, Wm Kellogg.
Company F-sergcaht s. y. Gibbs.
Company G-Sergeant J. u. Payne.
Company H-Privates II. c. Straight, c. W. jackson,
f. Barnes
Company E-Privates A. d Galpin and F. F. Kane.
Company K--Sergeant q. II McEurney; privates II
Andrews j. BALDWIN. H. Bristol, Griffin, +. Hickey,
Jackson, u. u. Lake. Il Lahere, q. Reed, Warner.
Company L-Prvate J. Martin.
KILLED JUNE g.
Privates T. B. Bouton, Co c; VIM. Crashing. Co. A;
Hall Co. Y. Patrick Kegen. Co. VI (siay 24l.
Jas. r. Baldwin, Co. il missing or a pr soner.
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The Fortress Monroe kilograms.
FoRJRRss MONROE June 10, 1894
DR.. Iebtfoot surgeon OF the rebel army arrived here
this morning from Louisville, Ky and awaits tho Gag Of
truce boat for exchange
FORTRESS MONROE, June II 1884
About ono hundred and nifty officers and OF tho
Second New Hampshire regiment arrived here yesterday
from tho White Rouse, for homo, their term OF
enlistment having expired This OF the first three
regiments. Only three the original officers re-
main, vz:--Col Bailey, Lieutenant Colonel Carr and
Capt. Patterson.
Colonel Chambers Of the Tweniy-tbird Massachusetts,
regiment, has been lying for critical
condition In Chesapeake Hospital, from gunshot wound
n the left lung On thursday last the ball extracted
and the Colonel ia now doing we'll
The propeller Moonlight arrive1 day from Newbern,
n. G., but briass no news
The steamer John A. Warner arrived from Bermuds
Hundred, with forty six rebel prisoners, captured
thursday last nsdo tho rebel works around Petersburg
FORTRESS MeSRoE, June 1850 p. n.
The steamer Thomas Powcl has jus. arrived from Fer
muda Hundred and reports all quiet General Buffers
department
There no intelligence from General Grant, His sup
plies still 60 him York and the White House.
Mr.. William II. aierr lam's Despatch.
NORFOLK, Va, Juno IL. iS64
The week just closed has witnessed the departure
hcncc, and return after accomplishing all that de-
sired, Of two cavalry expeditions The results sought
be obtained Of prime importance, though what
they did was extremely desirable 10 be dorc.
The first expedition loft Portsmouth on the 5,h lnst
under direction OF Brgader General Israel vedcs the
forces sent being under the immediate command Of
Major Gates The object OF the expedition 10 cap.
ture the signal stations and the men managing them nt
Chuckatuck creek, running out Of the south side Of
James river The men were all captured, together with
the flags and all CHER sppurenaDccs TO rebel signal
corps.
The second expedition occupied the 7th ana sh In.
stants, ard under the command Of Colonel Lord of
the rwentiethNew York cavalry Colonel Lord moved
his command down into Currituck county, y. about
forty miles distant from Portsmouth. Its object
intormit the rebel lmpressmcnt of hrses Colonel Lord
captured upwards ot hundred horses several rebels,
among them reoel lieutenant belonging 10 Winn's hos.
tile cavalry rebel post master and some who
engaged IN conscria atng for Lees army. our oss
one wounded
These lesser raids r. cavalry ac none the less
meriorous because they eaboratey pre-
and the results, though small In the public eye ncveT
ihclcss most serviceabe TO the cause
Coclel Afford. commanding Third regiment New York
infantry, has sent his resignation the commanding
general II will be accepted.
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The AsIa Uu,ward Hound.

ST. JOHNS, ". ", June ~. 1884.
The steamship Asl,, from Boston, via Halifax FOR Liver
pool passed Cape Race al hafnast seven oc OK Sunday
morning.
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DEATHS IN TIE HAMPTON HOSPITAL
Aaron SchockIey l9h Wisconsin. June L.
X McKover. 63i North Carolina (rebei). June Z.
Ge,. White, 76th Pcnnsy lvania, June Z.
Henry q. Gordon. civilian, June 8.
Neil AcCloud, 63d North Carolina (rebeD, June 3.
tharles h Andrews, 2lst Connecticut, juno =.
VIM. Fox. 18Th indiana, Juno H.
Aug. Donohue. 10th Pennsylvania, June ..
J. u. ). True 1lth Maine, June s
One unknown.
DEATH IN CHESAPEAKE BosrirAL
Abrathar II. Thayer, 40th Massacnnse,ts, June 8.
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-. n,..n In the Canal.

ALBANY, June 10, 1884
Tho rumors OF a canal break ~ cchoes On sasu'sr
night which would take ten days 70 repair are
lock gate got out Of order. but was rsos"s' ""''-
twelve hours.
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NAVAL ENGAGEMENT AT FORT CLIFTON.
Capture Of a Rebel Signal Sta.
tion at Chuckatuck.
Arrival at Fortress Monroe Of Fer.
ty.siX Prisoners Taken In
side the Rebel Works,
Co., Co., &e.

Mr. Charles III. Hannam's Dispatches.
HEADQUARTERS, IN TIE FIELD, June 10, 1864.
REBELS sHryL STATION
During the Afternoon tho rebels commenced sheing
the signal station imen,ioned in my last despatch).
which s situated in the Of Fort Wisconsin. In ap
psarance it resembles skeleton hre The rebels
had planted battery Of thirty FOUNDER guns in march,,
and threw their percussion shells around quite lively for
about two hours Several OF the shells thrown
and into the camp Of the First ment New York mounted
rifles Lieutenant Col. Patton .nding. After digent
fnqnires did not learn that anybody hit but
offered several xplodsd shells bes he firing
was both wild and harmless. Several OF guns
pied and after considerable noise and great Of
ammunition quiet restored and the signal station
maired uninjurcd
GENERAL GRANTS
The reports OF General Grants guns were heard with
great distinctness this evening" The sounds from
nortbeastery direction, and judge that he has ad
vanced considerably nearer within the last days.