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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-27
ASSOCIATED PRESS AND OTHER ACCOUNTS.
News to Friday Morniag-The Misfortune
Of Wednesday Retrieved-Our Loss
$500 in Killed, Wounded, aud Pris-
oners-No Fighting Oh Thursday Night.
HEADQrAEIERs ARMY or THE PoToNAc


The attack upon the 2d Corps OH Wednesday,
near the Weldon Railroad did not rcs so dsasirously
s at first supposed.
The line was formed by Bar'ows division. being on
the left Birneys Mott in commandn The center, and
Gibbons the right.
Itwas expected that tho 9th Corps would have con
nectcd on the lc with Barlow. but 1t seems quite gap
was lcil, into which \. F. IIills Rebel corp, catered
and before our men were aware Of it they received a
yoey in the rear which created quite panic IN our
ranks and caused rapid retreat tie woods in The
rear Of the 81 Division.
This LETT the flank Of ne 81 Division unprotected
aud tic enemy taking advantage Of H. charged through
and fairly into PITT. ordering The men 70 surrender
The troops. however les he ,ro inches aud fc back
rapidly M, many ~ them captured, and qri;e
number were Killed and wounded before they 90,
away
The number q our loss in prisoners is reported at
600, while some make the figure higher.
oar loss in killed and wounded Is probably 100.
some four II our officers engaged in this fight had
usi Joined their commands after boing exchanged and
when surrounded and ordered 10 surrender, replied.
Never Death rather t4nn tie Libby Prison :" and.
lgttng their way ont best they could many Of them
succeeded in getting back safe TO our Zines.
Ate p. N. a charge was made by the I'd CorIs ard
tie Dne of works non which they Lad been forced IA
the afternoon Was recovered.
We los, scarcely a in ills advance. as the Rebels
fred too high the balls oil passing tue heads OF
our men. number Of prisoners were taAen.
skirml,,iag wss kept up all night along the line.
the plckuis being. q, some points. not hny yards
apart.
~ daylight this morning az advance q The ea;iic
lilc was made when i ioand that The Rebels had
taken new position distance further back.
who're tloy lad thrown up some strong intrcnehmonis
during The nlghi, which they still hold.
Col Inli.dsi OF tith Massnchnrctts wrs fred 10
dnv ~ snarpshoo,er while visiting the sk.inah line
L..ut. ". II. Child Of the 18th fenns, ~ ania, who
was TO lave been rinsiaicd yesterday lirsi Lieu
tenant. was ,lo, dead by Rebel sharpshootcr On
thursday evening.
MAJ Haley Of the llth New Jerscy is missing, and ID
supposed 10 be captured.
Tie 9Th Corps moved toward the raisoad this morn
inc driving ID. enemy before them, and during the ~
tcIRoon reported that they In possession Of the
rad and arrangement at made Ia destroy T.
A,5p IN. large force Of Rebels was seen moving
toward the 'front.' II Ia resist the advance Of the 9Th
Corps and engagement in that direction s expected
tonight.
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Peter Murray, I ~ We.
Horace Nelson, I'2N.Y. Art.
Granville Pierce, 3, N.Y.AL
lieut.. l.. r. Darargh ', lao Pa.
IL. MuHa'i, n, 50 N. Y.
Chas. l.. Gable, \ an Y. Art.
JOSH. Kohler, IL, 70 Wis.
n. ID. Henry. d, 2 ". Y. Art.
II. {. Farliny, r.. I'll n. Y.
John Col.ins, T.. 2 y. Y. Art.
r. Town. LIN. Y. Art.
John McLaufiin. ID, 20 Mich.
REM. Gcikm, I, 5 y. II.
Muj. Henry Foster, las Pa.
James Sherwood, O, Z y. Y.
AIT.
David iIerltey, r. 2 ". y. Art.
y, SIXTH CORPS.
Jos. Wisrrfore A 20 Pa. leg an
Michael Coulon, 4, 81 va.
Fred. Wayne, Is, " Pa, arm.
J. T.. Emhid-, 4. 20 Pa.
John STYLES. g., li8 Y. Y.
Benz. Frugni. l., lO2 Pa.
Sgt. :. H. iiaye-. A, luI Pa
VIM. Comortl, r 10 Pa
Philip Lcek. &, ~ "a:
Chss. Garluch, Is, g8 Ia.
Jes. Il. Hazlct, r, 1873 Ia.
Tho-. Armsbnry. A. $50 Pa.
1t. l.. Pollock, y, 1879 IA.
1t. J. Il. story, II. l02 Pa.
j. 4. Benelsr, \, % Pa.
Thos. Mckinney, A, % Pa.
Leopold lleitzig, q, % Pa
Js,. Stephenson, =. 80 Pa.
l.. 4. Cf.l-y. II. lO2 rs.
l.. Atkins, 4, l0l Pa.
WIN. ". Ogden. A, lI Pa
Henry Parker, n, ~, IA.
Il. ". Bouircli, T | VI. Art
Joseph Houston. u, 5 W.
r.. Aiu-wor;h, !, | VI. Art.
SGT. T.. l.. Tubs. r, ! VI. Art.
&. +. Gates, :, o VI.
II. Cook, NJ, lG2 Pa
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Jnlea Moran. X. 5N. ".

Jules Moran, X, ". ".
Chas. Tenney, 4, > y. n.
WIN. Cats, II, 5N. IL.
Drum. VIII. Cate D.. p Mass.
John Harrington, !. 1873 la.
Bor. C.. Coleman, r., l33 Pa.
John G.. Adams. X, l25 y. Y.
John Manuel, II, lilo Pa.
Capt. VIII Baruy, 4, N.Y.Ar
Michael Reynor. NJ. 2N.I.Ar.
Chas. iuss, n, 81 ". Y.
i .tockensotl. Is. 50 Ia.
James Too.s, N. 81 y. Y.
Cor. J.E. Gallagher, b. 1873 Pa,
1t. NJ. V.StaI:on, G., il6 NY
J. NJ. Gowane, l., : n. y. Art
Thos. U'Connor. u. Z N.Y.Ar,.
SECOND DIviSlO
Lieut.. T. J. Smith. 2 Il. l..
II. l.. Leehtston, g9 Pa, leg am
Capt. Up. Embrich, ~ Pa, died
Geo. Boynton. A. : X. |.
w. Robinson. A, 2 X. /.
John Tiii-nny, A. z X. I.
Geo. w. burnside. r., 30 y. Y.
w. Sweet, A, ? X. !.
$. ". Hogan, T., 3, Mass.
SGT. q. ;. Chapnn, 4, - Mass.
Wm. Russell. O., 81 Pa.
john Herman, q, 10 Mass.
Sam'l Harrison, n, bi Pa.
Henry Msther-, r.. 20 Ia.
BENZ. Brycn, T.. lSJ Ia.
J.. Liche,on. r, 80 Pa.
John Crougher. ]. lO7 Pa.
w. McWillianls, T., iOl Pa
l.. W. Stfaiton, A, s8 Pa
LENT Leinergcr, A, ~ Pa.
Sgt. Henry Harding, G, 1873 Pa.
Lrm'l knss, ID, l..9 Ia.
T.. Boorhei-, 4. i39 Pa
Henry Cook. NJ. l6l Pa
J. t'icster, IS, 49, la.
J. c. iiooler. 4. ljy Ia.
John 7. tinck, r, 100 "a
Thor. Welch, l., lDl Pa.
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Dritisi 1cn-of-War nt Fortress Monroe

FOR Ehss Il 1NRoE Friday. june 2, IcvS
The English man-ofwar Ph1ton arrived Tins
morning from Halifax and Cred salute which was re-
sponded to by the or This makes two English vessels
now II Old Point, the Duzzard having dropped down
Yesterday from. Norfolk. There is rmor very current
hcye that the officers Of tie Buzzaod recently gave
dinner on board thcr vessel to several officers Of our
army and navy upon which occasion the Rebel ~ &C.
cupcd prominent, position and that the Insult was not
resented by onr officers TIC truth of the rnInor win
soon be known rs considerable feeling exists upon tic
sublect among our oynl officers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-27
Attack en- Gen. EHrmsids-The Rebels At
temp, n Charge aud are Drive" Back
In Confusion-Coastnnt Picket Firing
The Fight for the T,niiroad Oh Wedncs-
day-We Lose Many Prisoners.
HEADQUARTERS, Saturday. June 25-6 a.

HLAD9LAkiIIiS, Saturuay, June 90 n III.
The only fighting that took place yesterday
was ali attack made by the enemy on Gen Burnside;
but whether intended II fcint to more I'M
poant move attempt 10 break through ms lines,
It was n failure. They opened with heavy fire Of
artillery which returned by our batteries. and the
Rebels. making charge we're driven hGck in confu
sion upward OF 100 being taken prisoners. This
cured about a. m. and tie artillery firing was kept
up for hour. when all became quiet at that point.
Abou, the same time battery opened In front Of
hospital the left Of the 5h Corp, which the Rebels
seemed DESTROYS Of cleaning out bu, they deferred
by our guns before any damage resulted.
Picket firing is still kept up along the entire line and
in almost every hospital are few victims OF this species
oil warfare.
1t is almost impossible for change TO be made in the
skirmish lines without some loss from the enemys
sharpshootcis and these lines have 70 be relieved
always after dark that account.
The engagement between The 9Th corps and the enemy
for the possession OF tie railroad ON Wednesday
quite severe particularly in front Of the 2nd division
commanded by Gen. Wheaton only short distance oil
the railroad, had bccn destroyed, when The party
attacked by heavy fierce Of the enemy under Gen. An
dcrson supported by Wicox's division. Capt. Beatty
OF the :Id Vermont ia charge Of the party that
reached the road. and he fell back slowly. while the
skirmish line held the enemy in check but body OF the
enemy made flank movement. expecting 10 turn the
left flank OF the line OF battle They however. did not
penetrate far enough although they succeeded in taking
large number OF the skirmshcs prisoners principally
Of the 18th and 18th Vermont regiments Of the ernont
brigade.
The enemy afterward advanced and attempted 10
break through the line ut several points but were met
with such heavy fire from our forces that they were
driven back every time with heavy loss. They finally
NJ dark gave mp tie effort and rcreutod the rail-
rond balk. where they took up an advantageous pc
sition
Our loss was very light in killed. and wounded willie
ga. - the enemy, 1t Is supposed, was more than
double
We ost qritc a number of prisoners, but tho figures
cannot be as yet correctly given.
The railroad from City Point ~ Petersburg is being
placed IN order and engine and cars are already pro
cured to DIT Oh as soon 1t IA In running condition
Supplies are received the front regularly. and the
troops lack nothing IN this respect, but they suffer
somewhat from scarcity ofwater.
news from, Gen. lfunfer-rfc Hns Done
Ills Work-Wiison's Cavalry Tearing
Up thu Rond. s0uih oc Fe.. 5uss.
WAamNGTov Snfoft, = Ju1s -. le6i
Tho War Department to-day received nior-
nation from Cen Hunters command which, having
faAtaf9 ne Pivssl sQQR WHICH \ Nv seRi- tbs Nc.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-27
No Iatcr-Hot Weather.

BAiugoRr. Saturday. June %, isGi.
The Fortress Monroe boat brings no news to-
day
Tie weather is orprcssively hot today the Their
moileteg stands over 800 in tie shade.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-27
Quiet-The Negro Troops Reiieved-Great
Prnise Awardrd-C Casualties.
From Our Special Correspondent
HEADQUARTERS Army OF TIE PoToM.c,
juno ~. ltOi-J 0lOck a. N.


June ~. leCi-j clock a. u. )
Not much Of interest or public importance
transpired yesterday, except active precautions for
coming movements. The negro troops supporting the
% Division Of the 9Th Corps in front Of the city were
recy cd by the let AID Sd Divisions Of that corps. who
had been temporarily detached 10 strengthen Butler ut
Point Of Rocks aud Bermuda Hundred. Tie negro
troops by their conduct in the aciion Of saturday have
indicated their character for courage and fidelity In
the eyes OF the array. Unlimited and universal praise
is expended upon them BY both officers and roopf. our
lines now remain nearly If not exactly rs on Saturday
night They cannot DO driven back as our artillery Oc
cupes commanding PORTIONS. and our men are stubborn
in their determination TO take the city; and they viii
advance before this letter reaches you, 10 still greater
dvsntages If not to victories.
Our guns could shell Petersburg, aud II the
city does not capuate 1t would not Nv suipisiag
if the old scenes Of vcksburg should be repeated here
This should be done only last resort for the place
Is reported by refugees aud contrabands TO be filed
with Union citizens who prefer tie chances Of death
with the hope Of escape 10 longer residence In the land
OF tyranny and starvation.
Muskery firing has been guing on a nigh, at inter
walls but the result has hot yet to my knowledge
dense fog obseurcs all view Of the enemy this morn
ing. H. W.
LIST or WOUNDED IN FIRST DIVISION, SECOND ARMY
CORPS lime TX iS6J
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-27

Neil lost in the distance he advanced during tie Day
IS. making grand total Of $50.
Meanwhile tho skrInishcrs had driven the Rebels
from the second crest Gen. Martindae had sent FOR
ward the two regiments from Col. Duncsus ooiorod
brigade with gb; battery. and they had reported TO
Gen Stannard. The battery WAS go, IN position ON
hill where Pages house stands. This is within 200
yards range Of the centre Of tie city and Of the railroad
bridge. At DARK orders were received 20 withdraw TO
second cree, aud ni.cnch. The ID syyanA Heavy
Artillery had 20 crawl out 81 their position The ohcrs
got on taking their wounded and buying the dead
These brgades had advanced and now nirclched them
selves fully one mile In advance Of their poston IN tie
morning and within three-quartcgs Of nile Of
Petersburg During the night good works we're q FoaE
M An advanced post II ~ men nom the eth iiaino
were surrounded aud captured 10 the night
The troops lay in this position al day Sunday. There
was some little skirrnishing and considerable sharp
shooting. but being well prol. ctod The ca.uLilcs ~crc
but ten OF fifteen Toward night the Rebels attacked
our picket line along the ryer but did not succeed la
breaking tie line On Sunday evening they were relieved
by Gen Russcls div ision Il the dh Corps. ard with
drew to junction OF River and Cit oint roads where
they byouackcd for the night. anl marched home on
Monday morning. Tie ar Of Saturday was one Of tie
most brilliant OF the five da,s operations and adv anced
the line to the nearest point bod toward the city.
During Saturday Gen. Kinks had established bat
terry opposite Fort Clifton and engaged in watch
ing the river from his works City Point mp toward
our advanced position. Wien the 18th Corps was with
drawn. they had captured the outer liue Of works
around Petersburg had advanced the night to Pages
house and tle center TO the river beyond the Friend
House On the left the 9TH Corps Lad relieved the NO
groef while yet in the outer works Tie Army Of tie
Potomac have no, cap.ured single one Of the original
works around Petersburg all the intrcnehmens against
which they buttng Themselves having been put up
since the tight Of Wednesday II il not unlikely that
the Rebels will continue erecting works around Peters
burg until prevented by zen. Meade. WIN.
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News from Gen. uunter-rfc Hns Done
Ills Work-Wiison's Cavity Tearing
Up thu Honds sOuih " Fe.s 3uss.
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The line Of battle not having the creek the
administers could not hold the position and were Obliged
TO fall back. The Rebels again took position at the
houses. A charge was ordered and made across the
field and up the HILL again driving the Rebels from the
houses The 9Th Maine captured 81 prisoners and two
officers and the listh New-York 20. making total OF
50 prisoners. THIS charge was nado about III o'clock
The found the table ready for dinner bill OF fare
green peas and hoecake; excellent brandy in cellar
Line Of battle was formed on a crest before which
stretched broad open plain. 1t was found that NELL
had advanced but short distance and then stopped
This left the left flank Of the other two brigades uncoy
cred and exposed. Orders were here received not 10
advance any further then there was TO be general
attack Mt 10 o'clock. The nth Connecticut and 18th
Maine were still skirmishing Col Stejman threw for
ward one battalion Of heavy artillery and the ieth
New York on the right and Gen. St1nnard was asked
TO send siment TO complete the line The 18th Mas
sachusetts {. his brigade therefore sent forward
In the rear Of this line and acting supports were the
troops Of Gen. Stannard on plateau OF ground be-
tween the railroad and the crest.
The right OF the general line TO take cue to ad
vance from The corps the left. Sannard and Stedman
waited and waited for orders signs OF a movement
Gen. Martindac also awaited, prepared to throw for
ward his reserves. and to follow mp any advantage
which might be gained. But there was something
wrong with Tie commanders in the Army Of
the Potomac and finally a circular was issued
by Gen. Meade 10 the effect that finding II
impossible to secure cooperation to the hour for
general attack he had sent instructions to his corps
commanders to attack at any time. and wholly ire
spectve of each other and TO do the best they could
pushing as far as possible, &c. This order was
oboyed by some Of the corps commanders in an attack
from which they desisted. AID which the Rebels
would call rcpulsc. Gen. Martindae again started
his division and Neils. The latter got On about 800
feet further, and then stopped.
In front Of Stcdman and Stannard there was dis
OF SEQ yards to the second crest apparently across
plain with gentle slope Upon getting the order TO
again advance they charged across this plain through
corcd and up TO within 10 and 20 yards o! the crest
when they were stopped by deep Tayne. Meanwhile
they subjected to q terrible fac Of mnsketry while
cannon and sharpshooers their LEFT In position
which Mel ought to have occupied, literally moved
them down. The men were directed TO lie down. aud
they DID So and then commenced digging little shelters
O: earth with their plates. GUS bayonets aud knives
The position was a terrible one a man could not raise
his head or arm above a certain hight without being
shot. There tie men had 10 lay until dark. Gen
S;annnd says be never such whitening fire in his
life. Men would melt away Oh al sidcs. The loss In
this attack was:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-05-06
FROM NORTH ALABAMA.

DENoPoLIs. May "a special to The
Meridian Clarion, from Langipahoa, the
4,h, says that advices from Olive Branch art
Just received, stating that after eight he urs
of desperate lighting our forces repulsed
and drove the enemy across Thompson's
Creek. The enemy numbered 1900, on,
force only 500. Reinforcements are rapidly
being sent forward to Col. Powers.
Another dispatch from the same, dated
Sd, Wis Summit, 4th, says that Col. John s.
Scott, commanding cavalry force of 600
men, engaged 5000 Yankees from Baton
Rouge Port Hudson, under Gen. An
dreWys and after several hours fighting, in
which Col Powers. Maj. Ogden, and Lieut.
P0wer;behayed with distinguished gallantry.
he repu3sed them with heavy loss, including
Col. Zeabordeman, of the 4th Wisconsin
cavalry, killed, and large number Of
Oar loss five wounded. The
fight took place near Olive Branch Creek.
The enemy are in full retreat towards Baton
Rouge, aud Maj. Fred. Ogden, commanding
cavalry, pursuing.
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The Fives.

1Tae Ceakseas has acted wisely, and VIVA,
b better, promptly, In the matter Of the Five
Dollar noeeA They were in process of re-
tirens1f-tAey were not going Off the stage
lin delightful actor, whom everybody
wanted % call back-on the contrary the,
bad played too much, and ought to go { @
with the geaezal acquiescence and satisfac-
ton oe the public. It would have been un-
wise to check one single part of the meas
us0 for retiring the redundant currency OF
tAs Government. It is best for the Govern
0sat and for the people that it should be d.
niniaAsd and kept within reasonable limits.
WAat u ~ DO make sacrifices, individually
and collectively, for this purposes 1t is but
aaacziAee for the good of each and all. The
debt of the Government il but the debt Of
the people; and fortunately that debt is
ehjsdy due to the people. The nature of our
struggle and ito stage - we'll q the block
sde, hes not permitted the contracting 06I
much Of debt to capitalists asecsd. 30, as
Tie Government owes the people, and the |
people are the Government, the debt is one |
due BY the people to themselves, and they
may well endure. nay cooperate cheerfnlly
In any measure to strengthen the credit OF
tAe Government end improve the value Of Its
carreney. They should take no backward |
step in this policy. The ''ives" have been
notiasd to retire. Let them 60. The time
Il bsief, and the trouble occasioned by their |
Withdrawal will soon be over.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-05-06

- ~I1lohassy hAa&lss ars ahont to
80 - Virginia and IN Georgia. The
/ allusaioaa lFcm tho RAppahannock, are OF
~ oRlS e1gSgsnaeAt between the largest
aruan It The North and sha South. We
AaSo 1scone pretty we'll Injured TO war, ara
lAs Iunlnsace OF shock Of arms, such as
tAAt s1gagement win be, docs not oeeasion
t1eAe q the excitement, the same CO. >:
woaA have engendsrcd two years s'nes
III our psople contemplate it with 9
~ paaasnt solicitndc. They are aiso 49,
Ank They believe 10 the skill OF 'no
aah e the eonth, and the u"d,'ng sas'as :" !,
csaqusasbae spirit and bravery o. .ne So %,
aAlsn they viii lead to battle. a.ctosy Y
~ win be ours and II 1t shall De- wesa
every eeeeoa 70 anticipate decisive ana -
peeaa.t results nom II. We CAN Aakdlk Slai-
IL - poesibtlity Of defeat but ssssvoice
a every true Southern man will "a even
~. tSat We win never sueu Id new +
go 8 conQaegsa We ca sfand defeat
fetsn Awe In great battle in Virginia Tue
lHahes Government cannot. This diier-
Gee b fnIly appreciated BY the enemy, and
NJ tGaly appreciated BY our own inviucible
asuy. Ths meeting = Likely to be the mos,
ssneuinAsy Of the war. Every Southern
hast isels this, and should pour out its as
plsn&ion ID the spirit Of true national devo.
t,oa, end reliance upon the Supreme Power
Tt dispose Of evsets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1864-05-06
FsOX NORTH GEORGIA.,

DALTON, May S. Contrary to all expecta-
tions, the enemy have advanced but little
to-day. One division of Rockers corps is
at Lee & Gordon's mills. Palmer's corps
aud one division are III front OF Tunnel Hill,
occupying our old picket station; Howsrd's
corps and two divisions between Varnetts
Station and Red Clay, oil busily engaged cut
Ting roads, canswaying, and building bridges.
Their advance will bc necessarily very slow.
Numerous deserters have come into our
lines to day and given themselves up, saying
that their time expires from the 10Th to the
18th and none OF them Will fight in The ~.
preaching engagements.
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:, 1890, ;, 1sf,R ruERN VIRGINIA..

s,oSsu NOR TaERN VIRGINIA..
o..xar G II. May Sour scouts went
-. s,.,pepsrG II. this morning, capturing
. . ) dcses stngcie,. The scents report
,hc connify about Culrercr c. II. covered
wi.h ~ debsis Of the enemy's camps, iu-
,,adi1 clothipg and Blankets. The enemy
are lDported eth to hold out to Brandy Sta
tless In Culpeper county. The Yankee in :
tptry and artillery all crossed at the lower
IDS last nj ght. and they extend this morh-
Nc from Charlottesville to PTkcr's Store
j. point about twenty miles below here. IL
ii reported that they are moving this morn
s6c OF. from Cbarcc ,icssviiie towards the
Central railroad. Rome slight cavalry sh,f
Wishing has been gosug IN aeo". twenty
males below here and near farSefs STORE
this morning.
Grants force has been varionsiy eslimatea
TO be between one hundred and one hnnare"
and eighty thousand men. Tue nfs. nunoef
Is most probably nearest the truu E,"n
the fact that Grant only TOOK ioan uAye '"'
tions on leaving CuIpeper, it isnoefnproha-
BILE he will decline acting ottsnsiveiy, ana
will fall back to the heights Of sfreaeficks-
burg.
No cannonadiug had been heard here up
to l o'clock to-day.
fsrcoND DISPATCH
ORANGE H., May 5.-There was some
skirmishing to-day, but no general engage
ment. Both sides have been busy manou-
vering all day. Rosser's cavalry brigade
has been engaged in a spirited skirnish with
the enemy during the day, with slight loss
and unimportaAt results. A few wounded
of Rosser's command arrived here this even.
ing. The indications are that a fight cannot
long be delayed.
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DIE:sS


Al her residence, in Sidney, MI SARAH {
fkUNFIEi.p, the wdnw of la. iate Thomas
trumieid, aged ~ seis;
Dearest sister, thou hast Iefl us.
we Thy loss most deeply feel,
bus sis God that HATH befeit US,
tie can all our sorrnws heal.
Her funeral will take Place from the "a Baptist
Church on Saturday, 1ih inst, at In U'cinck. liel
fiIends and ac4HaIRalees ale respectfully Invited
10 attend. 3fs
Al his residence. in Chesterfield county, on
Wednesday, Nay A.h, 1t O'Clock p N, Colonel
LAWSON MONSEY SUPPORT, in The 18th yea,
Ut his age.
The friends ard relatives Of the family are re
qaesied t. attend his funeral. from his late re 81
dence, this (friday) morning at ii O'Clock
On Thursday, the 5ti. inst, at sx O'Clock, at the
residence Of her son. Marshall, between LIST
Adams SITS, Of consumption, Mrs ANN N TYREE
cons0rt of VIM Tyree, in the Seth year Of hel
age.
Due 1tiee will be given Of the funeral ser
vices.