Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-04-04


within the last two days. The Wing contains
detailed account of the fight at Kellup's Ford.
They claim victory because as they state the
object was to frustrate the new impressment
which passed both Houses of Congress The
following dispatch is from Mobile, March 23d
The Jackson Appeal of the 2lst says the steamer
.Natchez, with thirteen hundred bales of cotton,
was destroyed by fire on the 18th on up trip on
Yazoo river. The Federal boats Hartford and
Nonongahela were allowed to approach within four
hundred yards Of our batteries at Grand Gulf
when they opened fire upon them, the vessels re-
plying with broadsdes several times. dozen
shots struck the vessels and parties were seen
carrying the wounded below. No damage was
sustained on our side. The Natchez Courier says
the Hartford, with Admiral Farragut on board
anchored in front OF that city on the 10th. They
sent small boat with flag Of truce ashore.
with note addressed to the Mayor OF the city,
stating that if the United States gunboats were
fired upon by the people of Natchez, or by the
guerrillas, he would lombard the city. The
Hartford remained all night and left with the
Monongahela in the morning
The following advices have been received by
Richmond papers from Chattanooga under date
March %: There was no movement of the army
Of Tennessee on Thursday, The enemy had ad-
vanced on the road from Franklin towards Co
lumbia, but on Saturday had retreated to Frank
lin. Van Dorm is still on the north side of Duck
river. Our forces occupy Florence and Tuscum
bia. There has been no movement of the enemy
from Corinth ia this direction Morgan had
fight at Auburn on Friday with an overwhelming
force of the enemy. He fought gallantly, killing
and wounding large number but at last was
forced to retreat. The suffering for want of
food is so great at fredericksburg that some of
the weal;hiest citizens are drawing provisions
from the rebel commssaries. The Arkansas
planters have begged the President to suspend
his proclamation for that State, or at least for
the northern counties, but it was declined. In
formation has been received by telegraph from
Fortress Monroe, of the arrival there to-day Of
the supply steamer .MasSachasetts from Port
Royal, ria Charleston, Norfolk and Beaufort
She brings confirmation of the destruction Of the
rebel steamer Georgana, off Long Island beach,
South Carolina. She was powerful steamer,
and had been represented to the Navy Depart
ment as more formidable than the .4tabama.
Congressman Casey arrived to day and ex
pressed the opinion that the rebels really med
tate an invasion of that State in force. Their
sympahzers expect and loudly boast that they
will occupy the whole Of Kentucky.
CAIRO, March 28
1t is reported at Memphis that two Divisions Of
troops entered the Yazoo by way Of Sun-ilower
river, and they have landed at Eagle Bend, just
above IIanes' Bluff within one efourth of mile
of the rebel forticatlon.
New York, March %
Steamer Peter Hof reports that on the night
of the 24th, when within eighteen miles Of
Charleston she saw bombs flying aud heard the re-
ports OF heavy guns. This may Indicate the be-
gnng of an attack, but we have no further par
ticuars. Exchange, 1860 l57. Gold Grmcr,
opening at 425 and closing at 435. The steamer
ASA from Liverpool, 18th, arrived. The diplo
matte correspondence on the American war had
been published. Mr.. Adams letter refers par
ticularly to the Alabdma, and complains at the
course of England in the matter. Mr. Masons
letters appeal for the recognition OF the Conied-
eracy urging that the blockade be declared nul
and void, aud was greatly dissatisfied at the re-
iusal of bis applications.
The Times again argues against England being
held accountable for the dongs of The Aiabama
The accounts Of the Polish insurrcction are
vague. The number of insurgents estimated at
$4,000. The Poles had defeated the Russians
near MusgOwa, one hundred Of the latter being
killed. There has been great demonstrations AT
Marsalles in favor OF Poland. The Russian
Consulate was threatened by mob. A deputa
tion had conference with Palmerston, urging
the Interference Of Eng land in favor of Poland
and it is believed the war will be popular. Lord
Palmerstou did not commit himself.
SACRAMENTO, March 80.
The latest startling home news we have from
Co ia fol Inf, ho
been received of plot concerted by Napa county
secessonists to capture the Government Works
at Mare Island Two hundred men are to take
the steamers Guadalupe on Napa creek, then
cross to Vallejo and seize the Government Works
and vessels in that harbor. The vessels are to be
armed by arms taken and to be brought down
for use in San Francisco. The Uni0n's dispatch
dated March 29th says there is nothing new to be
made public about the contemplated attack on
Beneca The SagmdU is still there. The
garrison were under arms all night with twenty
rounds OF ball cartridges. There was much alarm
in town.
SAN FRANCISCO March 20.
A New York telegram says the reported burn.
ing of The ship Regulator is probably UNTRUE
Legal Tenders yesterday 69G70.
a girl aged IA years and months died in this
city yesterday of perpurial fever. Her infant is
ten days old. The young mother came to this
city from the extreme northern pact of this State
Inc lnlauJ is HNlHB. lue seuuCtT, VINO IL Known,
ran away on finding the girl was to become
mother. Names are suppressed by request.
The route for submarine cable from Fort
Point to Lime Point, for the new telegraph line
to Sacramento, was surveyed yesterday The
Brother Jonathan brings Oregon dates to the 25th
Immediately on the arrival of the ST. Louis from
Panama last night all the treasure recovered
from the wreck of the GOLden Gate, 500, 900,
was attached in the bank vaults. The rumor
that some of the shippers agreed to compromise
for fifty per cent. appears to be incorrect. Mof-
I'll, the ringeader of the mutiny on the ship US
ion, came up the 81. Louis The first battle
had been fought between the Guatemala aud
San Salvador forces. The former badly beaten
in Port at Panama. U. S. ships .Naraganseu
aud 81. ybla'y are at Acapulco. Steamer ST.
Louis brings 40j passengers and New York mails
to March 3D.
VINO ARE You GOING TO VorE FoR.-Wh
about to leave this State to join the rebels in
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