Cke 6:4-411011.A. cATyaDh.JUNFII*B4O3w This ., Oillee for Sale.- We desire te:dloppetv.of the Spy' O& Red offellit 4 fiksighe:'`li is well knov7tl - siie one orttrelsestOountry - Offices - th e - State: The_lobl - aing. and Advertising custom. is 'Arst-rate, and increasing. The bubiness of the town is better today than it has been for years, and - the Spy prospers according paper'ii:;stnalt, hot may readily be doubled with little effort. -For•infurtnation apply at the Spy Office, or address S.istuat. Wittcor, • Spy Office, Columbia, Pa, Nast - Boors.—Messrs. Peterson lir Bros., an nounce the following new books as about to be issued by them- all works of character and destined to be popular ; On Saturday, 13th inst., c" Tug Bess-La's Ham" by Mrs. Henry Wood, the celebrated english authoress. This work will be printed ad from manuscript purchased from the au ihorebs, and will be issued in advance of its publication in England. The book will be il lustrated. On Saturday, June 20, tcSnoucuee Srit.ips," by Henry Morford. This will be a tale of the war, full of incident and stirring adventures.— It will be the book of the day. Nearly ready—t.Sicirrs A-Foor," by Wilkile Collins. A new work by Wilkie Collins needs no eulogist. `Rea, C. Reirnenanyder, pastor elect, will preach in the Lutheran Church, to, morrow (Sunday) morning and ercnihg, at the usual hours. Liraratuov Fesrws/..—The ladies of the E. E. Lutheran Church will hold a Straw berry Festival, at Old Fellows' nail, com mencing on Wednesday and ending on Sat urday evening of next week. The Ladies having the matter in charge, are exerting themselves to make it surpass if possible its "illustrious predocessor;" and as the pro ceeds are to be appropriat d to a praise- worthy-purpose, we bespeak fur them a lib eral share of patronage. STRAWBERRY FESTITAI,-ACCOI ding to pre vious announcement, the ladies of the Metho dist Episcopal Church opened their Strawberry Festival at Odd Fellows Unit, on Thursday evening last. We spent a few moments in the Hall on that evening, and it is not exaggerated praise to say that the display was magnificent. The tables (three in number) are gotten up with :that exquisite taste which ladies only possess, and all are beautifully and bountifully furnished. All the delicacies of the season, ice cream, strawberries, cakes, and confections, are there in profusion, The Floral display is beautiful, and those who wish bowquets of rare beauty and exquisite construction can be accommodated by the fair who presides at the festival. The fair will be open this (Sat urday) evening, and we advise all to attend. RAILROAD ACCI DENT. —.Ol Wednesday evening the Express Freight east on the Penna. Railroad, met with an accident at Libertyville, In which Abraham Mellinger, a brakesman on the train, was considerably injured. The truck on which he was riding broke in the middle, throwing him violently to the ground. Ten ears were thrown from the track, completely blocking up both tracks. Mr. Mellinger sustained no vital injuries, but reeeived several severe flesh wounds. He was taken to White Hall for the night and brought homo next day. Ile is attended by Dr. C. D. Ilottenstein, and is doing well. The Harrisburg Accommodation east was delayed at White 11111 by the accident over three hours, the train not reaching Phila delphia until 1 o'clock P. M. READING AND COLCMDIA RAILROAD.-A new schedule will go into operation on this road on Monday, June 29th. Two trains will be run daily each way, between this place and Ephrata. The firet will leave at e 20 A. M. and arrive at Ephrata nt 10 50 A. M. Returning, will leave Ephrata 3.40 P. M. and wilye here at 6,20 P. M. The mond train will leave Columbia at 1.20 P. M. and arrive at Ephrata nt 3.20 P. M. Re turning, will leave Ephrata at 0.00 A. M. and arrive at Columbia at 7.45. This arrangement will accommodate the large travel to Ephrata Mountain Springs during the summer. Basi.les, the train leaving here at 1.20 P. M. will connect at Landisville with the "Fast Mail" east, on the P. R. R., thus accommodating passen gers who wish to reach the city before night, and the York passengers and others from the neighborhood who are now compelled to lay aver at this point several hours. This will prove a great convenience to our citizens, who will doubtless duly appreciate it. The travel over the Reading and Columbia K•ul road is likely lo be an important item. ASSACT,T WITII INTENT TO CONVIT • RArs. —On Tuesday last, Mary Riel (the pretzel girl) was returning from Wrightsville, and when about half-way over the bridge, a boat mau by the name of Sam Christy came up behind bet and pat his arms around her, when Mary politely informed him they were out of place; the villain then hit her a ter rible blow in the face, for the purpose, we suppose, of knocking per down; but in this be failed. Mary then commenced scream ing, when he attempted to gag her by staffing his handkershief into her mouth. • The girl then' determined to give battle, and grasping him by the throat, they had it rough and tumble for a few minutes. Mary being 'good on the Muscle," and the timely ap pearance of a man at the Columbia end of the bridge, caused the head to desist. In• formation was made before Esquire Hunter, alien Chrlety was arrested, and in default of one thousand dollars was committed to ;await • hearing at the next term of Quarter 5c.4601311, The Jaw in each cases provides that the goilty party pay-a line not exceed ing one thousand dollns, and undergo an ie . /mann:gent by warns pr solitary eon penitent et labor, for a tarin net P;OtediPS five years. ittirt.....erusonnots.—Tbree train, of cars coo -1 tainivabos w,enty-four hundred rebel pris ' ener saed igh 'town on Tuesday last, en cootkor'Fort aware. Tbey were guarded,' by tlreywenty.seventh Ohio, under comman d of Lleotenant Colonel Spaulding. it rnorfs sichlyilooking itt.! of fellows we have neater seen,'Theirnlothing was ragged, and presiat ,ed a *,tcttdtl.tbyapPearanee, Tbey are doubt-. "less, bit'bralinie;iiifely lodged within theforf where they will be compelled to remain until aidninged; of oath of - sille" geence. CuLORED VOLUNTEERS.-013 inn Saturday a squad of volunteers numbering twenty three, a list of whom we give bel6w, re cruited in this place, left for - Massachusetts to enter the 55th Regt, Mass.-volunteers.— They are a hardy set of men and will doubtless make good soldiers. 'rbe went oft in exuberant spirits, and were cheered by the citizens, and mourned by a large circle of colored female admirers. Some of the names will be recognized as belonging to the old Tow Hill stock. The roll is se ful- Ions; George Sweeney, James T. Ricks, Edward Miller, Isaac Cain, Jacob Lee, Frank Isar, Isaac Corte, John Price, Wm. J. Stedem, Henry Way, Rohr. J. Smith, Isaiah Jackson, Charles Righley, Samuel Wilson, Robt. Davis, Jackson Griffin, John 11. Diges, Gabriel Shadd, Nicholas Berry, ' Edward Parker, Robt. Last, Thomas Watson. Charles Brown, "liEFFER Ottenzsrrta" CONCERT.---00 Wednesday evening last our citizens were favored with a musical treat by the "Kef fers." Welune on several occasions spoken of the rapid progress of this Musical Associ ation, arid our experience of Wednesday evening proves conclusively that they have lost none cf their zeal or ambition to attain perfection in the art., The attendance was quite flattering, and the spell-bound atten tion of the audience clearly attested their Just appreciation of, the music. The per formers acquitted themselves throughout, with the composure of veterans. The Over ture from "Luerezia Borgia," in itself was well worth the price of admission. During the rendering of . the Instrumental Quin tette, "Sounds from llome," the audience seemed so entranced, that it was some mo ments after the last strait bad ceased to vi brate, ere they could attest their apprecia tion, which they then did in bursts of ap• pin use. The perfect succe,s of the concert owes much to the vocal participants, wbo no doubt, felt themselves amply rewarded in the hearty welcome given them by the audi ence. In the name of Columbia we thank our Lancaster friends fur the melodies sung, and hope to hear from them again. We have not learned what the proceeds have amounted to, but hope, with fresh ad ditions of honorary members, they may be enabled to perfect the plan of furnishing their room in a style suitable to admit ladies, which, we believe, is the intention of the Orchestra. Success to the "Keifer" and many repetitions of the entertainment of Wednesday evening. ARREST OF A SUPPOSED MURDERER. —A man called '.Furey Miller," with any num ber of aliases, was arrested a few days ago in Reading, on the charge of having mur dered Charles T. Brady, of Marietta, &short time age:. Ile was the first party suspected, and the ci izens of Marietta have bean vigi lant in their eff..r ts to secure him. The evi dence against him is said to be very strong. Ire was committed to prison on Saturday fur trial. UNION VOLUNTEER REFRESHMENT SALOON. —An advertisement of c Fair about to be held in Philadelphia for this institution will be found in another column. The following shows the character. and working of tt e committee: The Union Volunteer Refreshment Com mittee was instituted May 27th, 1861, and has ever since been supported by private contributions, which the past year, have come in without any ant on the part of the committee, so well satisfied have the public been of the good management of the institution and disinterested motives (except for the cause) of the maongerr. This is the first crganized institution of the kind in the United States, and compe tent historians assure us, the first of which there is any record, on this planet. In this way, by private contributions, all the troops passing to and from the seat of war, have been fed, and the sick cared for temporarily, and the largestportion of them fed at this institution, thus aiding the gov ernment in placing good, healthy troops in our armies, and causing the inhabitants of this city and vicinity, to occupy an enviable position in the minds of the hundreds of thousands of soldiers who partook of itsbos pitalities. Thousands of testimonials in the shape of letters have been seat to their friends by the soldiers, not only making us, but those that aid us, welcome visitors in the army; and welcome guests throughout the land. We have never asked for money unless the state of the treasury required it, and have studiously avoided appearing before the public the past year, preferring that other charities, then more important, should take the lead. But the coming campaign -will require more funds, and having been eminently successful in our Fair of June, 1802, we propose to give another, commen cing June 15th, 1803, to continue one week or ton days at the Saloon, foot of Washing ton street. We want out farming friends and citizens to aid us in this undertaking, as many of them did in the last; and any contributions of flowers, fruit, butter, eggs, &c., will be thankfully received, and ex pense of transit paid by express or other wise. Direct to Arad Barrows, Cht irman ' of the Union Volunteer Refreshment Corn mittee, fuot of Washington street, Philadel phia. You fixco Ir!—A cold is thought to be a too trifling matter to claim quick or serious at tention from some people; but, althea 25 cents can go so far to cure a cold, cough, sore throat, or hoarseness, hesitate out to invest that in a box of Bryeo's Pulmonic Wafers, sold by nil, Pruggiev. At a stated meeting of the Columbia Fire ; gneiss and Hose Company, held in . their Hall no Friday evesus& June .5t6,1863, , ,tke follow ing preamble and resolutions , w.ese unanimously • .., • adopted : WagßEAgs it has pleased Almighty God to calrftern our midst, our aged and venerable felloW,member, Richard Derrick, who has been an efficient and active member of this Com pany-du sing the period of thelast. half century; end e ttiut we deem this - a proper action:to make some expression in regard to the many estim able virtues of our deceased fellow member. Therefore, Resolved, That it is with profound grief and sorrow that this Company have been informed of his death. , Resolved, That the the rooms of the Corn pany be dressed in mourning for the period of thirty days,irr respect for our departed member and friend. Resolved, That the thanks of this Company be returned to the Susquehanna Fire Company for their kindness in participating with us in the funeral obsequies of our deceased member. Resole 41, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our late member, and published in the Spy. THE ExAmmmoN OP APPLICANTS FOR SCIIOOLS IN LsercAsren COUNTY, will be held in the following Districts, at the times and places hereinafter specified: _ Lancaster city—June 20th and June 27th, 9 a. m., High School. Columbia' borough—July Gth, 9 a. m. Marietta borough—July 7th,,9 a. m. ' Mount Joy borough—July Bth, 9 a. m. Manheim borough—July 9th, 9 a. m. Manor township—July 10th, 9 a. m., Cen tral Manor School. Washington borough—July 11th, 9 a. m. Eden township—July 13th, 10 a. m., Quarryville. Paradise township—July 14th, 9 a. m., Black Horse. Salisbury township—July 15th, 9 a. m., White nurse. Leacock and New Milltown—July 16th 9 a. m., Intercourse. Upper Leacock township—July 17th, 9 a. m., Bureville. East L 'riveter township--July 18th, 9a m. Enterriise. Drumore township—July 20th, 9 a. m. Chestnut Level. Fultun township—July 2Lat, 9 a. in. Little Britain township—July 22nd, 9 a no., Oak hill. Co!train township—July 23rd, 0 a. m Kirkwood. Salsbury township—July 24th, 0 a. m Christiana. Bart township—July 25th, 9 a. m. West Lampeter township—July 27th, 9 am., Lampeter Square. Pequea township—July 28th, 9 a. m., Willow Street. Conestoga township and Safe Harbor July 29th, 9 a. in., Conestoga Centre. Murtic township—July 30th, 9 a. m. Rawliosville. Providence township—July 31st, 9 a. m New Providence. Strasburg borough and township—Au gust let, 9 a. m., Iligh School, Strasburg. The Directors are requested to provide a sufficiency of black-board surface, chalk and all other apparatus that may be needed.— They are also requested to give notice in their respective districts, of the time and place of Examination ; and in those districts in which no place bas been set, they will please determine on one and inform me of the same. • The Examination will commence precisely at the time appointed. The D.rectors and the public are respect fully invited to attend. DAVID EVANS, County Superintendent The New Public School House EDITOR SPY:—DEAR Sta—lnterest which halcyon associations have clustered amid the better things of my heart, calls out through your colums a compliment to the citizens of Culumbia, for the good judgment and superior taste embodied in the erection of so fine, so commodious, and so noble a building for the instruction of her youth.— The architecture is in similitude with that of the High School of Philadelphia—the ma terial not so elegant, but equally substantial; and most truly a noble monument. But remember, brick and mortar, skilfully and beautifully arranged by the highest idea of art frequently absorbs the object of its arrangement. The simple rural cabin through which the colds of winter, and the beats of summer know no restraint, fre quently encase a finer jewel in the model of a school than the glare of outer refinemeof of a casket so elegant: Within like grace and elegance rXtentitnes we fin 1 chaired ig norance in economy, thoughtless and deal. The empowered imparter of instruction, pos sessing no order, no attainment in substance beyond • the last novel, no idea of general principles in any department of morals, philosophy, science, or history—parrot in structors with a simple no-knowledge of the elementary principles of arithmetic; for this when nueleused is a one idea, yet they un derstand it not, not knowing where the fig ore is carried from column to column or an gle with angle, understanding not the causes, partially cosuprehending the effect. It is wisdom to have' elegance in all the surroundings of your school, bat greater wisdom to hold high culture in the chairs of your school. To wit: Education is:never per feel or cJmplete; equally progressive as matter in its developement; therefore let the instructors of your youth be men of abso lute ability and attainments that lie deep amid all the phenomena of physical and so cial wonder; as we see it in the order of ve getable and animal life; in the field; in the shrub; in the azure sky; in golden tinge of cloud; in mist and wave; all nature is phe nomena chained, for all life acknowledges this, directly and indirectly. The true student is one of order, of time, of experience, for he delves into the hidden wonders of dead empire, studies the looked op mystery of hidden customs and manners of all sleeping greatness of other days— not only history transmits it to his inquiry, but by tradition orally and otherwise, even back to the time when Paradise constituted the world. This I say demands time and thought. Then comes the heavier philosophy of this day in contrast to the medly beauty of phil osophy of Republics and Empires now passed away, where refinement sits enthroned, eq twined in grace and beauty, dwelling in the *hist of the ideal, learning him : it history of moral worship birthed front the imagina tion, which to him is ephilosophy in itself this commends him to hold it is mutual ad jastment. -Physics is also held open, to hie inquiry, Its many parts in detail would require a cy cle of ages—a measurement of - life 'beyond the three score and ten, fur here the Infinite is enthroned; yet research has abstracted a few principles operative front whiten be gleans thought. Society - also knocks at the door of his mind fur admission to be consid ered properly under its laws, in all its con ditions and relations, civil and domestic; for when thus weighed in its own balance it proves to him the inequality of roan, for it is an aphorism to affirm that "all mankind are born free and equal," in what I affirm is my idea. To gain thoroughness, not only demands time, but much study and means. This is the instructor's capital invested, and its interest is seldom considered. The attainments of teachers in most schools in this day possesses but a smatter ing knowledge that holds not the flash of the meteor; is substanoelees; a show of fully; an imposition on the public. A price should be paid for intellect and ability, for these are issues of perseverance and much study —this is the genius of mind; the freak, the prodigy who is mostly a one idea.'d creature badly balanced. In all respects I then would say give care fulness to the selection of teachers, let them be men of high moral as well as intellectual attainments, for intellect without morality is sophistry in education, while sarcasm and irony in concert with foul wit, takes that place in mind and heart where the beauties of faith in its purity should be enshrined.— All knowledge is not confined to fields of mathematics, pure and mixed, for science in its details is nominal. We want a full and thorough conception of the elementary principles—this as a principle will apply to all other branches of general knowledge. The study of principles in substance in con nection with the folly of accomplishment with a smattering of French, imperfectness in all studies undertaken, to one is the folly of the education of the day. Accomplish ments sooiety asks, and looks not to the van ity of vanities on which it is based. In giving place, see to your educational board,know the capacity san d i n effici en cy, that may, or do compose that body. Uneducated men know not the wants of your children; they contrast not past with present and hardly know the morrow, possessing limited power to comprehend the issues of the ad vancement of mental developement. See to this, even as you do to the accumu lation of wealth and you will find this breed on the waters will shortly return repaying in the fullness of all riches. Give to your children mind, and it will find wealth in self respect, in an equality that only the wealth of mind can give. Toriacco . vs Booss.—ln the course of a con versation with — a young fellow-preacher some few years since, I asked him jibe had obtain ed as yet or read a certain book, some popular theological work of the day. He replied that he had not; that, to tell the truth, he was sorely pressed for funds; that it was truly lamentable, etc., etc., that our societies did not secure to their ministers a salary that would admit of their supplying themselves with at least so much of the current literature as was necessary in order to their keeping fully up with the times. Shortly after this I was walking with this same good brother along the street. Arriv ing at length opposite an extensive tobacco warehouse, he begged me to excuse him just a moment while he stepped inside. I resolv ed, however, to follow him. His errand-there, it soon appeared, was to obtain anon of cigars. But cigars, thought I, cost money. Will my friend purchase on credit 7 No. Behold ! the necessary amount is promptly forthcoming.— And what under the circumstances certainly is no less remarkable, no excuses are made, no regrets are expressed, not a- single sigh or groan is uttered over this expensive and need. less luxury, not a word is any longer heard about paltry salaries or miserly societies. Alas that this should be so! Money enough, indeed, for tobacco, but none for books. Money enough to gratify a detestable sensual appe tite, but none to furnish appropriate food for the mind. The intellect may be left to starve, but on no account will it do to allow these filthy, fleshly feats to suffer event he slightest or most temporary neglect. rd 0 consisten cy !" etc.—Christian Advocate and Journal. For the Columbia Spy THE ATTACH ON PORT HUDSON TLIE FIGHT STILL PROGRESSING The steamer Morning Star brings news from New Orleans to the 29th ult., with im portant intelligence from Port Hudson. In the Department of the Golf the whole interest in military affairs centered on Port Hudson. which was completely invested by the Union forces. General Banks command ed in person a force supposed to be suffici ent for its reductihn. The enemy's strength within the defences is estimated at from ten to twelve thousand. Fighting war still go ing on at the date of the departure of the Morning Star. The attack of our forces upon Port nud son begin on the 27th ult., and the fight ittg was furious. The line of the investment was as follows: The extreme right was commanded by General Weitzel, with hie own division and that of General Emory; the right centre by General Grover; the left centre by General Augur, cod the extreme left by General T. W. Sherman—our artill ery brigade being under oommand of Gen eral Arnold. The defences of Port Hudson on the land face consists of several lines of intrencbments and rifle pits. with an abbot is of heavy trees felled in every direction. It was arranged with Admiral Farragot that tbe attack should be general by land and water at the same time, and signals were established between the army and pa vy in order to prevent the shot and shell from oar Alps being thrown over the enemy and into the lines of our attacking force. WAR NEWS. The plan (says the correspondent of the Herald) appears to have been to carry the enemy's positions on the right and left first, and this work consequently devolved upon the divisions of Gent:tale Weitzel and Sher man. It was not long after the advance teas sounded that our troops met those of the enemy, and it soon became evident that every foot of ground we gained was to be fought for with determination. The fight soon commenced along the entire line. On the right the sharp rattle of musketry and roar of artillery gave notice that Weitzel was at work, and as it increased in intensity it became evident that be was having no boy's play, and he had not. Every inch was dis puted; the enemy fought with the ferocity of demons: but it was no purpose, our boys drove them slowly, but steadily, using club bed muskets and bayonets when they could not load. General Weitzel, keeping his men well in hand for the lest rush put them at the ene my's works on the river side, and they went on with a will, making the air resound with their shouts. Here the fight became mur derous; it was hand to hand and breast to breast, the bayonet doing the main part of the work. The rebels could not stand it, however, and were compelled to fall back. Our people pressed them close, allowing no spaue to be created between the attacker, and finally drove them into and then out of the celebrated six-gun battery that did such such terrible execution upon the steamer Mississippi the night she was destroyed. Here wase a great point gained—a point that we could use to advantage against the other works of the enemy. And it did not take long fur the quick eye of Weitzel to see all this and profit by it. As soon as practicable the guns were shifted and put to work, and were busy at last accounts in throwing shot and shell into and against the position of their late owners. This was decidedly the meet brilliant and successful part of the day's work; not that the men fought any better, or showed more determination than those on other parts of the field, but it was the greatest point gained, and proved what we could do when resolved to accomplish cer tain ends. By this operation the ememy's left was turned, and in a manner to prevent the lost ground being recovered. The bat tery captured was the most annoying of any of the line, for it raked completely the elian nel way of the river. No more desperate fighting has ever tak en place than of the division of General! Sherman in the attact upon the right of the enemy's position. Our men faced the storm of iron and lead that was hurled against them as if it had always been their business to do so. They moved steadily forward un der the most murderous fire of shot, shell. grape, canister and musketry, with a stead iness that was surpising. The 2d regiment Louisana Native Guard, Cul. Neilson. were in the charge upon the enemy's works; they went on in the advance. and when they came out six out of nine hundred men could not be accounted fur.— It is said en every side that they fought with the desperation of tigers. One negro was observed with a rebel soldier in his grasp, tearing the flesh from his face with his teeth, other weapons having failed him. There are other incidents connected with the conduct of this regiment that have rais ed them very muds in my opinion sm sold iers. After firing one volley they did not design to load again, but went in with bay onets, and wherever they had a chance it was all up with the rebels. Although we gained much ground, and hold it, still the principal object of this at tack was not accomplished, namely, getting possession of and holding the batteries on the enemy's right. It was owing to some misunderstanding. The charge cost us heav ily in killed and wounded. General Sher man led the attack in person, and fell sever ely wounded in the leg. Neil Dow was also wounded. Col. Clark, of the 6th Michigan, was killed. Col. Cowles, of the 128th New York. also, by bayonet thrust. Lieutenant Colonel Smith, of the Zouaves, severely , wounded. The fish Michigan and the 128th New York have each lost about half their effective men, and other regiments have suf fered severely. The attack on the centre of the enemy's position, by the column of Generals Augur and Grover, also exibi'ed the most terrible fighting and the same obstinate resistance. Our troops here, as well as on the right and left, did all that men could do, and held every inch of ground they gained. The enemy were driven foot by foot out of their rifle-pits and intrenchments into their main works. The lower battery at Port Iludson had been abandoned some days since, and the heavy guns spiked, as the position was WO much exposed to the fire of our mortars and the broadsides of the heavy ships. Be tween it and the other works there is a ra-, rine, which also helped to necessitate the abandonment of that work on account of their concentrating all their available force in main position. It must not be supposed that while the army was doing all this desperate fighting on shore the navy was idle; on the contrary, the gallant Admiral was at work with the entire squadron, both above and below.— The gunboats moved their position much nearer the enemy's works and kept up a can inuous fire of 13-inch shell. The Hartford and Albatross engaged the upper batteries, and when General Weitzel captured the six gun battery before referred to, they * moved further down, and supported him by attack ing the next lelow. Admiral Farragut, in the Monongahela, followed by the R icbmond Genesee and Enos, engaged she lower works, and in a most effective manner.— The Mononghela was worked to the admi. mien of every one. The fire of the enemy upon the ships was comparatively light ; they directed it principally at the Monon gahela, but failed to bit her. The Richmond was equally flrtunate, and there wall act a csoalty to record is the fleet up to six o'clock last evening. The fleet was engaged in the morning, and again in the afternoon, and succeeded in dismounting five of the en emy's heaviest guns. The bearing of our negro troripsup on this occasion has forever settled in this depart ment all qneestion as :en the employment of DUN try ops. E. P. I. Nearly every officer was killed. : The following is a partial list of our oE• acre killed and wounded in the insult: Gen.T. W. Sherman, seriously. Gen. Neil Dow, slightly. 2 Col. D. S. Cowles, killed. Cul Payne, 2d Louisiana, killed. Col. Kingsley, 26th Conn., jaw severely. Col. Kingman, 15th New Hatnshire, slightly. Lieut. Col. Abel Smith, 165th N. Y., ser iously. Major Governeur Carr, of New York, badly Major Ilaff kie, Engineer, killed. Capt. Bodeen, Gen. Sberman'a staff, seri ously. Capt. Gould U. Thorpe, 165th N. Y., shoul der. Capt. H. C. Inwood, do., slightly. • Capt. E. Gifford, 128th Now York, missing. Capt. A. Derwint, do., killed. Lieut. Chas. ft. Carville, 165th N. Y., killed. Lieut. J. Armstrong, 128th N. Y., killed. Lieut. F. Willieson, 128th N. Y., killed. C.ark, 6th Michigan, killed. Sergt. C.Van Llyck, 128th N.Y.. killed. The Siege of Vicksburg Omen:Nem June 3.—The Commercial publishes a lager dated Memphis, June 3d, which repeats Pemberton's intercepted dis patch to Johnston, about being able to hold out ten days, &c. It adds the following: General Osterhaus is on the wee& side of Black River bridge, with his entire division, watching Johnston, who appeared on the Let and god with five thousand infantry and some artillery. Shots were exchanged and the rebels retired. Johnston is said to bare 18,000 men, poorly armed, and deficient in artillery. There is then no probability of his being able to relieve Pemberton. The expedition under General Blair pro ceeded northward ae far as Mechanicsburg, forty-five miles, without meeting the rebels in force. A few guerillas fired on our cav alry, wounding several. The crops were found in a promising condition, and the country well supplied with live stook. A large amount of cotton was destroyed, and many cattle and negroes were brought away. The gunboats ran up to Yazoo city sever al days ago, and destroyed much property, including a gunboat on the stocks. Several rebel transports were seen further up the Sun Flower and Tallahatchie, which tem porarily escaped. Communication with Gen. Banks is kept up on the Louisiana shore. Guerillas infest the region between Lake Providence and Grand Gulf, and commit depredations with impunity. The govern ment plantations are selected for attack. A hundred negroes were driven off or hung.— Every negro with a United States uniform on is mercilessly suspended to the nearest tree. Siege operations at Vicksburg are pressed with increased vigor. The siege guns com menced a general bombardment on the 3d .. • inst. Result unknown. The two armies are close together--within talking distance. A general attack was to be muds on the sth inst. The formidable batteries along the Mississippi, on the ffret line above the wa ter' batteries, are all silenced, save one pt the extreme upper part of Vicksburg, where the Chickasaw Bayou comes into the Mist. sissippi. it mounts two heavy guns and two 28-pounders. The rebel battery on Fort Hill is composed of six guns of very heavy calibre. The Unionists have mount ed six heavy guns in front end a battery diagonally at that point. The rebel rumor from Richmond that Kir by Smith had attacked General Banks at Port Hudson is hardly credited, though some uneasiness is felt. A rumor from down the river says that Smith has arrrved at Carth age, La. This is very doubtful. A Reconnoissance Across the Rappa hannock. River Croiied al Deep Run—Rflie Pits Cur ried—Forty Rebels Captured—Gen. Long street occupies Fredericksburg. WASHINGTON, June 6.—[Speoial to the New York Herald.)—The Second Division of the Sixth Army Corps crossed the Rap pahannock at noon yesterday on pontoon bridges, laid by a detachment of the engi neer corps. The object was .a reeonnois entice in force, to ascertain the motives and position of the enemy. The rebel sharpshooters made s nue oppo sition to the placing of the, pontoons, but this was quickly overcome, although we lost one or two men in the operation. After the division had crossed there was isansiderable skirmishing and the rifle pits occupied by the rebel riflemen were filially carried, and some thirty or forty prisoners captured. Among the killed was Captain Cross, of the 50th New York. The rebels still hold Fredericksburg.— General Loogstreet is there, and shows a strong front at the upper fords of the li tp pabannook. It is believed that a large par t of the rebel force have gone in the direction of Gordonsville, but with what intention can only be surmised. Our army is in good spirits and ready for a move forward at an hour's notice. ARMT or TITS POTOMAC, June 6.—Colonel Kilpatriok's cavalry brigade arrived last evening from Yorktown, via Urbana and the Northern Neck. Since leaving Urbana they have gathered 50 horses and mules, 35 vohicle4, and 250 contrabands, of whom all but 50 are valuable field hands: Major Stokes, of the 4)th Virginia, Lieut. Wilhelm of the Baltimore Light Artillery, sad a number of the rebel eignal s oorps were also taken prisoners and brought here. ARMY Of THE Potomac, June 6.—LSpeoial to the New York Times.]—Yeaterday, at noon, very unexpectedly to everybody, the Engineer brigade was ordered to the Rap pahannock with pontoon bridges, and order ed to proceed with the construction of two bridges across the river at the point known as Franklin's crossing, below the mouth of Deep ran, and one mile below Fredericks burg. Tho batteries from the Sixth corps. under charge of Colonel Tomkins, were like wise ordered to cover the engineers hi their work, and Howe's division of infantry was Jr/Jared Lo the spot to support the engineers, and iittellitcroa . tAtiptnbeidgeo were Isid. 7 The only double line of pickets who'*iniged _alxietpory in nocently watchinediti4iiiiititin : i - closely. About fie o'clock the engineers commenced unloading the pontoons, whereupon the reb els slipped into their rifle pits and began picking off our,men. Our artillery, - 20 guns or more, immediately opened with shell, and for two hours kept up a vigorous. cannonade, with but little effect, however, .upon the sharpshooters. It became. 'necessary to storm the rifle pits, and at half-past six o'clock, the 26th New York, Colonel Morri , son, of Col. Grant's brigade, was ordered into the boats. They at once pushed across under a severe fire, and landing, on the op, posito side rushed upon the rifle pits with cheers. The rebels vacated and ran. Our men instantly deployed as skirmishers, and in a short time some sixty of the 2d Florida were brought in as prisoners. Other regi ments of the Vermont brigade soon followed in boats until nearly the-whole of two brig ades were over. As soon as the firing ceas ed the engineers began the work on the bridges, and at nine P. Id. bad one complet ed, and the remainder of Howe's division passed over. Our casualties were 5 killed and 25 wounded. Our forces advanced cautiously across the plain, deploying skirmishers. very hand somely, the right resting on Deep Run, and the left in the vicinity of the Bernard House.. By dark they had reached the Bowling Green road, and posted pickets for the night. well out towards the foot of the timbered crests on which the enemy have their strong entrenchments. The rebels were not die covered in force last night, though the pris oners stated that we Should soon meet them if we kept on advancing. This morning enough has been ascertained to locate the• greater portion of the enemy's force. We took nearly 100 prisoners, including one majo?. Our crossing took the enemy greatly by surprise. During the night Gen. Lee marched two corps back from the vicinity of Salem Church. to a position in front of our lines. General Longstreet's corps reinforced the troops in Fredericksburg and slept there last night. This morning they moved in a southerly direction. By this bold move ment we have demonstrated to a certainty what became of the enemy, besides divining. his purposes. Our men behaved most gallantly, cheer— ing as they crossed for the third time this. historic river. The movement has thrilled. the army with excitement and impatience. Important from Kentnay. Departure of the Ninth Army Corps for Ficksburg—Bdeance of Guerillas. Correspondence of the New York Times. LEXINGTON, June s.—As the late embargo on mail matter has been to-day removed. I embrace the few moments previous to the train leaving, to post your readers up on the critical situation of affairs here. Fur the last furtyeight hour's there has been one incessant line of cavalry and artil lery passing through town on its way to Vicksburg, by the way of Louisville. It is said that the whole army has been ordered in that direction. The consequence is the, most intense excitement prevails on all sides,. and the Union citizens, who have increased• here daily since the advent of the Ninth army corps, are being taunted by the secesh• element, who now anticipate the early ar rival of their friends. Already do rumors come thick and feet of the approach of Morgan, Clarke, and the rest of the banditti in this direction. I hare- just heard of the tearing up of the railroad track between Louisville and Bowling Green so that there is little doubt of their buten_ . Lion to pay us a flying visit. Kentucky pre sentokgreat inducements to the rebels; her rich fields and burdened warehouses are too tempting a bait to lot pass without a nibble. The wonder here is as to how they could have learned of the movement so coon. In fait, before we had fairly digested the news of the "advance to the rear," we hear of rebel depredations in our front. But doubt less there is much exaggeration in all these rumors. The bugle continues to sound, and as I write one of tho finest batteries I ever beheld to passing. It is the Second Regulars, and consists of 20-pounder Parrotts ; they will' do mischief somewhere. The citizens oC Lexington are much pleased that among the defences to be left here is the 19th Ohio bat•. tery, Capt. Shields—an excellently appoint ed and well manned battery, with a popular commander at its head. General Burnside is here, and had intend ed to make Hickman bridge his headquar ters, but I think on account of the recent, movements he will remsin for the present, General Ilartsuff is in command of the post., having just superseded Gen. Wilcox. The, town is full of officers, and all alike are in, a quandary as to which way they are to, move next. These aro stirring times for the people, here. Large numbers of East Tennessee refugees are constantly touring in. As one regiment goes out another comes in. A splendid new regiment of Michigan : . dere have just strived, and are welcome., This State must be defended. Its people are, as a general thing, true as steel to the Union, and would expend their last dollar. to put down this infernal rebellion. 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