JULY 18th.—Clear and dry.
It is believed that a battery sent down opposite to Harrison’s Bar in the James River sank two of the enemy’s transports, Saturday, and drove back five others to Grant.
It is rumored that Gen. Johnston has been relieved at Atlanta, and Lieut.-Gen. Hood placed in command. I doubt.
It is said Mr. Trenholm, firm of Fraser, Trenholm d Co., bankers, Charleston, has been appointed Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Seddon holds on to the office he occupies.
A letter from Gen. Lee (“Headquarters Army Northern Virginia”) says Gen. Early has recrossed the Potomac, and is at Leesburg, safe,—I hope with his captured supplies.
The following is a synopsis of Gen. Kirby Smith’s brilliant campaign of 1864; official report. Enemy’s losses.
In Louisiana, 5000 killed and wounded, 4000 prisoners, 21 pieces artillery, 200 wagons, 1 gun-boat, 3 transports.
In Arkansas, 1400 killed, 2000 wounded, 1500 prisoners, 13 pieces of artillery, 900 wagons,
Confederate losses, 3000 killed, wounded, and missing.
Enemy’s losses, 14,000.
Confederate strength, 15,000.
Enemy’s strength, 47,000.
In Georgia, 35,000. In Arkansas, 12,000.