Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-05-31

/ by Gens. Mcclellan and HallcCk. The second
division of McClellan's army has succeeded in
crossing the Chickahominy ut New Bridge, and
although eigh, miles from Richmond, has more
formidable natural obstacles to surmOunt. Nc
Clellah himself, at the head of the first division,
was last reported at Bottoms Bridge, super.
intending the crossing of the troops, which did
not appear TO meet with any opposition. Beau
regard is said TO have arrived at Richmond. and
JEFF. Davis was also said TO be there and those
leaders were reported to be making desperate
efforts to keep up the spirit of their forces, in
order to give battle to Mcclellan in front of the
rebel Capital We have no statement as to the
Whereabouts Of the gunboats, aud know not
whether they have been able to overcome the
obstructons ut Fort Darling. Mcclellan is NOV
ing cautiously, but if the enemy intend 10 dispute
furthur the possession of Richmond, they have no
| time to lose Refugees paint terrible pictures
OF the military despoism under which the Vir
! ginans grOan. A decisive battle and a crowning
victory achieved by Mcclellan, would be great
blessing to that unhappy land. We have news
from Halleck's army to the 22d, at which time
the Union army was within four miles OF Corinth,
and skirmishing was constant and bloody, the
rebels being driven at every encounter. The
indications are strong that two great and final
battles are imminent, and it is gratifying to re-
fleet that at this crisis the Union armies and their
Generals are SO imminently calculated to inspire
confidence in the result. Meantime the War
viving, recruiting and taking measures to organ
lZe reserve. This precaution Napoleon never
neglected, even when most confident of victory.
For the correction Of those who have persistently
circulated the most exaggerated statements in
regard to the expenses of the war, it is author
tatively announced that the average cost has not
reached one million of dollars per diem Union
DATES TO MAY 24ru.-The Union of Monday,
contained the following dispatch, which is the
latest news received at the time Of going to
press:
FORTRESS Monroe, May 24-It is estimated
that there are 1000 deserters at Portsmouth and
Norfolk, from the force with which Gen. Huger
left Norfolk. a large number didn't succeed in
escaping until after reaching Petersburg. They
are in most deplorable condition. party
who came in to day represents that nearly
thousand more were scattered through the woods.
II is believed they are ready to take the oath Of
allegiance.
The Minnesota will proceed to Norfolk to-mor-
row. And then the whole feet will have aban-
doned Old Point and taken position at the old
naval station. Numerous wrecks that were sunk
IN the harbor and river by the rebels are to be
removed forthwith, including the wreck OF the
Merrimac.
WAsHIXGToN, May 23.-The rebels made dash
at Gen. Banks line at Front Royal (Warren
county, Va.,) this afternoon, and attempted to
Federals, over the Shenandoah.
WAsHINGToN, May 24.--The reports in regard
to another call for volunteers are conflicting
The following are the facts The calls issued
are to the different State Governors for volunteers
to fill up their respective regiments that have
fallen below the lawful quota through the usual
causalties of war. Some additional entire
regiments have also been requested, which, when
raised, will form a necessary reserve corps. The
latter may consist of so regiments.
New York May PA gentleman, just re-
turned from North Carolina gives the following
very interesting items of news:
"Gcn. Burnside has seized all the Commission
ers of the town Of Edenon and taken them to
bis headquarters at NeWbern, where they are held
as hostages for the safe return of the Union pilot
who was seized by the rebels while on visit to
his wife 1t is reported that the rebels are deter
mined to hang him. Gen. Burnside intends that
all the Commissioners shall swing in case the
rebels execute their threats"
The following is from the Baltimore 1merican's
Fortress Monroe correspondent: But little
change is noted in the affairs at Norfolk. The
Mayor and members of Council still refuse to
take the oath OF allegiance, and all intercourse
With the people of Norfolk and Portsmouth is
therefore stopped. General Wool sent a proc
lamation TO the people of Norfolk this morning,
notifying them that the matter was entirely in
their hands. AS soon they would acknowl- |
edge the supremacy of the Government they
should enjoy its fostering care but while they
remained in their present rcbelious mood they
will be cut off from all the advantages of trade
and commerce, and will be governed by strict
martial law
CoNXEss LErTER.-Conness has written let !
ter to o citizen of Shasta, which was printed in
the Courier, from which we make an extract or
two:
"Personally, | have no hostility TO the men
who voted for John r. Mcconnell or who sup
ported Breckenridge for the Presidency, and
have no objection to political association with
such of them as were misled. and are now, with
out condition, true to the Union but no con-
whatever can unite me to the men who
hold the doctrine of the right of Secessi ion just
fled the firing Sumter, rejoced over the
temporary discontinue of our army at Bull Rum
or who now would in any manner. or under any
pretense whatever, restrict the power or render
mpotent the efforts of the patriot who stands at
the head of the Government, and who is charged
with its conduct and preservation. Upon this
have no compromise to make, no Cancellation to
offer, no generallties or platitudes to deal in, un-
til the last rebel shall retire from, or die in the
last ditch" When the Federal authority is ac-
knowledged, and the mandates of the Courts
are obeyed, then, as every good citizen must be,
snail De Ill ldVof ol peace, ahu thal IL Tue price
that must be paid for it, When this result is
attained, questions of the greatest magnitude
and importance must be settled, aud our people
will divide into parties upon them according to
sec ction, interest, circumstance and opinion. We
will then all find our proper places, because the
questions to be determined will have distinctive
character"
"The party that had the honor of being the
nominee of last Fall, for the Executive Office,
has always been true and loyal to the Govern
ment, though prescribed here from any share in
the patronage of the Federal or State Admins
tration and as long as it remains true and 10y
al, and parties are kept organized as at present,
will remain of its number"
THRILLING TRAGEDY OF YE AsroNIsHED MINER.
The old cemetery at Downieville was, unfor-
tunateiy, located on gold-pr0ducng ground, and
certain miners, without the fear of ghosts before
their eyes, s,were disposed to encroach Oh the fran
chse of the dead people. The citizens forbade