Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-08-22
THE WAR NEWS f!

day for Morris Island to reinforce Gilmore.
Nrw YoRg. 13h.-A letter from Port Royal
S. c.. Aug. 4th, says Our lines have been
steadily advanced uuder hot fire from the enemy
with scarcely a casualty. Not one death is re-
ported to-day. Our advance is now within six
hundred yards Of Wagner. Our batteries and
feet allow the enemy very little rest. Occasion
ally there has been very sharp and continuous
firing aud on one or two occasions Wagner re-
sponded vigorously for few moments, as il en-
ragged at the effect of our shells but the prnci-
pal shelling from the rebel side is from Sumter
Johnson and Gregg.
Sterling, 39l@39i gold closed at z6s.
Board of Aldermen bave rendered freedom
and hospitality of city to Admiral Farragut. An
order was Introduced iuto board to day pro-
posing TO raise two and half million dollars to
aid in procuring substitutes for drafted men -
The committee on national affairs was also d.
rected to suspend the enrolment in different dis
tricts.
WAsuINGToN. 13th.-Several correspondents
from Army Of Potomac came up tonight fully
satisfied nothing is likely to occur in the way of
fight for some time to come. Gen. Rosseau, Of
Kentucky. is now here for the purpose Of urging
on Gov rnment the proprieiy of raising ten regi-
meuts for cavalry service in driving guerrillas
out Of Tennessee invading heart of Gulf States,
destroying railroad communication and relieving
East Tennessee. His proposal is said to meet
with much favor from the President, and is warm
ly favored by Rosecrans and the Executives Of
Western States. Rosseau will probable by au-
thOrized to raise them, or thai number Of infantry
will be mounted
New York, l4th-Washington dispatch reports
all quiet in the army. The greater portion Of
Lees forces are south of and in the immediate
vicinity Of Rapidan though a considerable force
il kept between the Rap.dan and Rappahanuock.
1t is anticipated that L"c will attempt to gain
our rear with corps, while the remainder OF his
forces operate our front No fears are enter
tained however, concerning tue result OF any
attempt to flank us and repetition OF Jacksons
manGuver would doubtless result more dsas-
trousy to Lee than did his invading strategy
Citizen prisoners are being constantly broughtiu in,
most of whom take parole not to encourage re-
belion. Few take the oath of allegiance
Parties recently arrived FROM Richmond represent
the people there sunk in the deepest gloom
There were few rebel troops there on the 7th.
Talk in Richmond placed Lees army at from
10000 to 10000 scattered all over the country
from GordOnsvile to Hanover Court House, and
north to the Rappahannock, for the purpose Of
subsisting the animals used in the transportation
service.
MORRIS ISLAND, S. c., 5th-On Sunday morn.
ing last the gunbOat Otawa and one Monitor
took their position Off Fort Wagner to indulge
in she'll pratce aud keep the rebels iu a quiescent
state, so that our men in the advanced trenches
should not be annoyed by their fire. The practice
from the OHaacd's 100 pounder Parotts was ex-
ceedngy fine nearly every shot plunged into
rebel works Sumter attempted with her large
guns to drive the impeTtineDt annoyance away
but without avail. The Otalca paid 20 attention
to Sumter nor to Moultrie, but with the utmost
GOODNESS and precision, bolt after bolt was pitched
into Wagner, until it seemed to be covered with
smoke aud dust. Wagner occasionally responded
with her'l0 inch columbiad but able to ac-
complsh nothing Finally a shot from the Odq3ca
either dismounted the gun or blew up The small
magazine in Wagner and woke up the garrison.
In their rage they sprang to the guns aud opened
upon our works and upon the OHatca, and for
couple of hours the fire more intense and
rapid than ever before. Our batteries instantly
responded with the greatest rapidity. Wagner
was covered with bursting shells, but the rebels
stood by their guns The laundering canuonade
continued an hour or more when the new Iron
sides wound round TO her old position of Wag
ner, where she anchored and brough her broad
sides to bear the rebel work. The fleet was
soon manifest. The rebel fire from Fort Wagner
being subdued, the HonSides ceased shellng and
about noon all was again silent. We suffered no
causalties. 1t is not known that the enemy lost
any men, but it is not improbable that they did
from the HonStaes fire.
WAsmNGToN, 4th.-Dispatches received from
Admiral Dahigreen to day are principally Of Il
business character and not proper for pubca-
tion. From preparations made by himself and
Gen. Gilmore, AS stated by those officers, the
prospects Of success in the pending attack on
enemys works in the highest degree encour
aging. Their representations OF such char
acier as TO lead no doubt OF triumphant result.
Chicago, l4h.-A Washington special dated
yesterday to the New York Times says the po-
ltca character OF john Conness Senator from
California. has been authorat;vcly settled. A
distinguished member Of the Cabinet to-day said
the California Senator in character is combna-
inn in al Ran al o.,l no
Broderick. lie is man Of conscience and cour-
age. Conness before going On visit to his
friends III Illinois leaves behind assurance that
the Unioniss of California will carry The State
by $4,000 majority.
New YORK, I4th.-It is now understood that
the draft will commence in this city on Wednes
day next, 18Th The Common Conncil passed an
ordinance to day appropriating S3,OO0.O0O to ex-
empt poor men from the draft by furnishing sub
sttutes. Fremen are exempt by the ordinance
without regard to their previous service. The
Express says on its passage by the Aldermen it
will he signed by the Mayor. Resolutions were
also adopted asking Governor Seymour 10 pro
hiOit all persons recruiting in this city for other
States.
Commodore Henry W. Morris, of L. S. Navy,
died TO day.
Money easy at sac sterling dull at 1870
1889 Gold lower, openn9 at 263 aud closing at
25B@2j4.
ST. Locrs, I4tb.-Ineligence was received
here to day that rebel Gen. Holmes died Of de
lirigm tremens.
ST PAIL, MINI, l4lh.-A report was received
TO night that Gen. Sbey has fought three battles
with the Indians, killing fifty. Our loss was
sev,re. The indians were driven across the Mis-
sousi liver with considerable loss Of life. The
expedition is homeward bound no particulars OF
the fights have been received
PHILADELPHIA, I4th.-Advices from Vene-
znea dated July 30th, say the rebels still hold
Porto CabeLo. aud Laguayra was considered
Dlockaded
CmcAGo l4th.-YeSterday n Y. Heralds
Washington dispatch says it is stated Ly those
who profess TO know much Of the programme of
The rebel leaders that the organization of negroes
IN the rebel armies has been determined upon
thus: Those employed to be compensated by
donations Of land and emancipation at the end