Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-12-31
Later Dispatches.
SPECIAL TO THE GOLD HILL NEWS.
Sacramento. Dec. 81.

through to Chicago. The interruption was
caused by severe snow storm i'll Iowa.
These dispatches cover the interval from
Christmas eve to the Both of December
REPORTER.
The Chesapeake Affair.
BosroN, December &c. - Officers of the
gunboat Acaya report that when they left
Halifax, warrants were out for eight of the
Chesapeake pirates, all of whom were in the
city and had been for several days. 1t was
doubtful if any arrest would be made, as the
police were i'll the interest of the rebels, and
the people were bitterly opposed to any such
measures.
Seizure of a Vessel at Boston.
New YORK, December 26.-The English
bark Circassian was seized here yesterday
under suspicious circumstances, and many
arrests were made.
Launch of the Dictator.
The iron-clad Dictator was successfully
launched this morning.
The navigation Of the Mississippi is less in
tcrruptcd.
The Freuch Blockade.
Government has been informed that the
French will blockade San Bias and Acapulco,
but the American steamers can touch for
coal on condition that they do not leave or
receive any passengers or merchandise.
Our Russian Relations.
WASHINGTON, Dec 90. - The Russian
Government has returned thanks to the Uni
ted States for the kind reception of vessels of
the Russian Navy and their officers and crews;
also for the assistance extended the corvette
Novick at San Francisco.
The Exchange of PriSoners-The
Draft, etc.
Not a little disappointment is felt at the
failure to effect an exchange of prisoners.
The whole matter now rcvcrts to Generals
Hitchcock and Meredith. The rebels permit
private donations of provisions, but will re.
ccirc nothing from the Government in that
line.
The War Department has under considera-
ton important questions relating to the
draft, and the result will shortly be made
public.
Trouble about the Chesapeake.
New YORK, December 30.-A Washing
ton dispatch says that Lord Lyons had pro-
tractcd interview with the Secretary of State
to-day. The Chesapeake affair is likely to
prove troublesome question.
JuuSe l6ncy betIeTs
WASHINGTON, December 30.-Chicf JUS
tcc fancy is somewhat better to-day.
More about the Draft.
1t is understood that the War Department
is opposed to the proposition made in the
Senate to permit the Governors of the free
States to ill their quotas under the draft i'll
the slave States.
Rebel Dispatches.
The Richmond papers Of the both have
dispatch from Bristol, Tennessee, dated the
2lSt, which saws that officers from the front
state that our forces are moving forward in
the direction of Knoxville. The country be-
tween Bcals Station and Morristown has
been cleared Of the enemy.
The papers claim that the food prospects in
Virginia are as favorable as could be desired,
and they are assured that Virginia counties
within the Confederate lines there will be
100000 cattle, 100000 hogs, and $4,000
sheep. Notwithstanding this boast Of large
resources, the Richmond market report
quotes beef at IS to So cents per pound. The
Enquirer, speaking Of the exchange of priS-
oncrS, argues that the whole question now in
treatment of negroes.
FROM charleston.
BoSToS, December 30.-A reliable cores
pond ut, writing from the fleet off Charles
ton, December 23d, says that il everything
works according to the plans now laid out,
Charleston will bcin possession ofthc Union
lists within GO days.
From Tennessee.
BRANDON, Dec. 2t.-Gucrrillas fred into
boat running down the river from Memphis
to Hopcfcld, OH December 22d, killing the
Captain, and wounding another. A party
who pursued them captured six gucrrillas
and 10 horses and mules.
Great deSti,ution is represented to exist in
the interior counties of West Tennessee. In
some parts the best families could not afford
better meals than bread without butter, and
salt pork partly preserved in ashes.
The city of Little Rock is improving
business is rapidly increasing. The Union
cause is steadily gaining ground. Better
spirits and healthier tone prevail.
Col. Morrill, had met 600 rebels near Prince
ton; he killed so, wounded II and took %
prisoners. A Federal party in the rear of
Morrill, captured 40 beeyes.
The rebels are all driven beyond the Qua
chita river. Morrill, was within fourteen
miles of Camden in pursuit.
Fort SMITH, ARK, Dec. 23.-Colonel
Williams at Rushville, Ark, has secured for
the Government 1000 bales of rebel cotton.
He has within reach of his camp, 100, 900
bushels of corn, and is gathering 900 BUSH
els per day.
Cairo, Dec. 25.-The latest news from Ar
kansas says that the rebels have plenty Of
provisions, but their clothing supplies are
almost exhausted.
The rebels are armed with double-barrcled
shot guns few have rcyolvers, but no
sabrcS.
Forests Retreat.
MEMPHIS, Dec. 2Sth.-After his defeat,
Forrest divided his forces, and column Of
1000 crossed Wolf River, near Lafayette,
yesterday afternoon. GriersOn's cavalry and
Morgan's infantry are after them.
On his way, Forrest destroyed railroads
and telegraph lines.
From Chattanooga.
CHATTANOOGA, Dec. a. Nine soldiers
were captured near here to-day by Wheeler
who is securing the country, and conscrip
ting Unionists. The Unionists are much
alarmed.
From New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, December lS.-MatterS at
Natchez remain quiet. The rebels are near
there in large force, but they have made no
attack. A large feet of Gunboats is at the
mouth of Red River.
The British Press.
Thus do the London journals speak Of
Grants victory. The Morning Star calls the
battle the Waterloo of the South, and doubts
if Bragg can be induced to make another
stand. The Times styles Grant the most ac-
tive and successful commander whom the
Federals possess. His presence has turned
the fortunes of the campaign. The Morning
Herald, opposed to the North, still has hopes
of Bragg. The Examiner, scccsh, says that
the defeat of Bragg is not decisive.
A portion of the dispatch was accidental