Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-09-19
WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL.
THE WAR NEWS |!

infantry and cavalry l brought to this place 10
reinforce Shackleford. The infantry which ac
compauied me marched through in fifty hours
Garrison here consisting of over 1000 men and
IA pieces of artillery Internationally surrendered
at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
(Signed) BURNSIDE.
NEW YoRK, l1th.-Sterling 42t gold unset.
ted-closed at 29t. Fuctuaton was caused by
sensation reports that Charleston had surrender
ed. Report probably incorrect,
The World says ; Our correspondent in Gen.
Banks Department gives us in private note in
,inations of ahighly important movement which
has just been set on foot. Until further advanced
We do not need to give details. We may at
present say, however, the movement is one which
If successful, will be productive of results Of the
highest importance. The Worlds special dis
patch says: We have authority for stating that
Gilmore was determined when he got full posses
sion of Norris Island il Beauregard did no. sur
render be would throw ncendary shells into the
cityy for the purpose Of destroying it. Hi, guns
cover base Of supplies for Confederate forces
CHICAGO l2th.-The following description OF
last days bombardment OF Sumter and Gregg is
from New York Herald's Norris Island CORES
pondent 9Th. In accordance with orders fire was
opened on Wagner from all our batteries at day
light yesterday. Fire was rapid and effective,
and range being obtained We poured into their
works projectles such as never before were sent
ia,o sand battery. Our heavy rife projectiles
ploughed through parapets Of rebel works, and
plunged deeply into covering OF huge bomb
proof, where they exploded with terrible effect.
Not one shot out OF ten failed of effect. Rebels
attempted TO make some defense in early part
Of bombsrdment, and for time fired rapidly
and spitefully their canister, grape and sharp
mel, but finally had TO desert their guns In half
an hour Wagner was silent, and no! soul show
ed himscf above parapet or bomb proof. In the
morning the Eronsides steamed up to position off
Fort and opened her immense batteries Two or
three OF her ii inch she'll. would explode n Fort
al once. Psrspets were knocked down and guns
dsmouned. The Fort terribly damaged
All its lines were defaced, and it presented the
appearance Of an irregulur mass Of sand. 1t is
apparent that au other days fire would have ex.
posed bomb. proof and rendered destruction in
evetable.
OF yesterday Gays the latest intelligence from
tbe Indian country gives additional significance
to operations Of Gen. Blunt. Child and Mcln-
tosh have come over to our side, bringing with
them the entire Creek Nation, of which they are
the leaders and chiefs Contrabands from Red
River report that the Chickasaws have also
avowed their allegiance TO thu Federal Govern.
nnrt Tho ont Ipdiop To- 4, md mr.
control and unless Bluut is ordered to return TO
Texas, may be easily reclaimed. The expedition
which left New Orleans on the 5th under Gen
Franklin ia now believed to be destined for Rio
Grande
CHATTANOOGA l2th.-Bragg Is rereating slow
ly to avoid repetition of scenes at Tullaboma.
Large numbers OF dcscrcrs come to our lines
daily. Three hundred Of Ninth Tennessee came
in on Tuesday. At least 900 deserters have
arrived since the evacuation. Many others
9aid to be on Missionary Ridge.
LOUISVILLE, l4th.- Three hundred guerrillas,
under Hamilton, appeared at Cross Ridge,
Bucksville. and Thompkinsylle, a day or two
since. camp meeting was in session. They
dashed among the people. producing great havoc
and scattering the congregation. Women were
robbed of jewelry and men Of watches and purses.
Many valuable horses were stolen. Col Harvey,
commanding at Glasgow Immediately sent for
ward detachment OF cavalry to intercept the
thieves, but they could not be found.
The Army of the Potomac sends word that the
corps of Ewell aud Hill, which recently camped
between Gordousville and Culpepper Court House
have also fallen back and are now at Gordonsvilo
on their way to Richmond This is conclusive
evidence Of the weakening Of Lees army By
detailing reinforcements to Beaurgard and Bragg.
A lady who arrived from Richmond yesterday
sAys that for ten days previous to her departure
several regiments daily passed through that
city.
NEw YORK, l4th.-Richmond papers contain
full items in reference to affairs in Texas. Up
wards Of 100000 slaves have arrived from
Louisiana and Mississippi Negroes are selling
at frcm $500 TO S400. Military ma.lers are qui-
Ct the people are determined 10 resist invasion.
Indians on the frontier are troublesome -Four.
teen vessels blockade Galveston harbor. The
crops in Texas uhprecedenlidly large Corn
aud wheat enough will be raised to supply the
Departments of Texas aud the Mississippi for two
years to come, Cotton packing commenced in
August, There is about $1,000 bales Of the old
crop in the State.
MEMPHIS, l2!b.-Southern refugees report a
terrible riot OF soldiers wives at Mobile on the
4lb Some 600 women and children went through
the principal streets carrying banners inscribed
" bread or blood" bread or peace" The SOL
dicrs made little resistance.
CAIRO, l4lh.-A reconnaissance was sent from
Fort Pillow last week which stopped at Dyers.
VILE, Ripley and Cushingsville, and administered
oath Of allegiance to 10000 people in those places
Gen. Hurburt issued orders that the several
company oficers be held siricty responsible for