Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-01-10
The journal.
IFrom our Extra of Tuesday.l
The War r;ews.
New YORK, Jan. l, 1868.

and Staff oo
The following proclamation has been issued by
the President
Whereas, on the 22d of September, 1862,
proclamation was issued by the President of the
United States of America, containing among
other things the following, to-wit: Here fol-
lows the proclamation issued Sept. %, lS62.1
Now therefore ], Abraham Lincoln, President
of the United States of America, by virtue of
the power in me vested as Commander-in Chief
of the Army and Navy in time OF actual rebel
lion against the Government OF the United
States of America, as fit and necessary war
measure for suppressng said rebellion, do on this
Ist d ay of January, 1868, in accordance with my
purpose, publish my Proclamation after period
of one hundred days from the date of the above
mentioned order, and desig ignae States and parts
of States therein, the people whereof respective
ly are at this day in rebellion against the United
States TO be the following, wit: Arkansas,
Texas, Louisiana excepting the parishes ST. Ber.
nard, Plaqaemine, st. Johns, st. Charles, Asser-
ton, Assumption, Lafourche, ST. Mary, ST. Mar
tin and New Orleans, including the city of New
Oreans,) Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Geor.
ga, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia,
excepting forty-eight counties designated
Western Virginia. and the counties of Berkev,
Accomac, Northampton, Elizabeth City, York,
Princess Anne, including the cities OF Norfolk
and Portsmouth, which excepted parts are for
the present left as If this proclamation was not
issued By virtue of the power, and for the pur-
pose aforesaid, | do order and declare that all
persons held as slaves within these designated
States and parts of States are, and hencelorth
shall be free and the Executive Government of
the United States of America, including the
Military and Naval authorities, will recognize
the freedom of such persons, and hereby en-
join the people SO declared to be free to abstain
from all violence, unless in necessary selfde-
fense, and recommend that in all cases when
allowed their labor to work faithfully for rea-
sonable wages. And further declare and make
known that such persons of suitable condition
will be received into the armed service of the
United States to garrison the forts, positions,
stations and other places, and to man vessels of
all sorts in said service. Upon this, which is
generally believed to be an act of Justice and
warranted by the Constitution upon military
necessity, / invoke the considerate judgment of
mankind, and the gracious favor Of Almighty
God. In witness whereof, l have hereunto sci
my hand and cansed the seal of the United States
to be affixed. Done at the City of Washington
the lst of January, 1863 and of the lndepend
ence of the United States the S7th year.
(Signed), ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President of the U. S. of America.
BY WIN. II. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
CAMP NEAR MURFREEsBoRo, Dec. 81, 1862
Our whole line suffered considerably this fore
noon. -Four regiments Of regulars lost half of
their men and all of their commanding officers.
Cen Anderson's troops suffered considerably
Majors Rosegotten and Wood were killed. Gems.
Rosseau, Stanley and Filmer were wounded
dispatch dated Jan. says Gen. Thomas had just
broken the enemy's center and is driving them,
while we are advancing with our whole line
Gen. Rosecrans is here, personally experimenting
the movements. Gen. Negley's artillery is still
moving them down on the center. Crittendens
left wing has fanked the entrenchment at Muir
freesboro The rebel Gems. Cheatham and Raines
were killed on Friday morning. Dec 26. Our
entire force was put in motion at Nashville,
sweeping Wilson'S Nolen's and Murireesboro
turnptkes During the day Col. Carlisie's Brig
ade OF McCook's Corps had some artillery skier
mishing. One gun and caisson were captured
from Georgia Battery. The enemy were driven
back at all points, Thomas corps moved down,
Franklin's and Wilson'S through intermediate
points, while McCook's corps moved down the
Nonsville turnpike. At dark we occupied No
linsville, and on Saturday McCook was directed
TO press dee's Second Division at Triune and
the whole army moved forward Hardee fell
back rapidly before McCook's eager ADVANCE
Crttenden on the left drove the rebels all day,
carrying the bridge on the Jefferson and Muir
freesboro turnpike in gallant style At night
the two armies faced each other, on opposite sides
of Stewards creek, twenty miles from Nashville |
Nothing was done Sunday. Gen. Rosecrans de- |
cIined to attack that day. Monday at daybreak |
The army was in motion, and battle was expect |
ed, but with the exception Of an artillery duel |
there was no engagement.
t.-. M MURFREEsBoRo, Jan. l.
fierce battle was fought yestesday. Latest
advices from the battle field say that at noon the
rebel center had been broken and things looked |
favorable. The Federals encountered the rebels !
on the Both OF December; after heavy skirmish-
ing the latter were driven back We captured |
one hundred prisoners. Our loss is rs killed !
and wounded At daybreak on the 3lst the bat
tie was renewed with great fury. McCooks |
corps opposed Ilardee's. After desperate fight
ing with heavy loss McCook retreated two miles |
lie soon rallied, but was again driven back At
night one report said that he was four miles this
side of the ground occupied in the morning
another report says the fight lasted till 10 O'Clock
MAT night at which time we maintained our po-
siton. The Federal loss is heavy. Among the
Killed are Gems. Willick and Chatter Coils j.
kellormer and Jones, and Lieut.. Coils. Geo Chez
Colium and Jones. The account that Roseerans
occupied Murfseerboro is not confirmed by later
dispatches.
'.. -.. LOUISVILLE, Jan. g.
Our total killed and wounded at Murfresboro
Is estimated at $500; the rebel loss exceeds
ours General Cheatham was not killed, but
wounded and taken prisoner. We captured 500
prisoners. Cannonading was heard at Nashville
ut III O'Clock in the morning. Woods and Van
cleaVe's Divisions were in motion for Murfrees-
boro, driving the enemy before them, who were
in full retreat
WASHINGTON, JAN 8.
Dispatches from the Army of the Potomac of
the 3D. say :hat several contrabands came into
camp to-day, and were received in accordance
with the Emancipation proclamation.
FORTRESS MONROE Jan. |.
Considerable excitement was created at Nor
folk to-day by negro celebration. process
zion OF at least 1000 negroes, headed by band
OF music, paraded the principal streets in the
city.
CINCINNATI, Jan. Q.
An expedition under Granger to Campbell
county, Tennessee, surprised a rebel camp $50
strong killing 81, wounding H., and capturing
ol' without loosing man. All the rebel camp
equlpages were burned Their horses and large |
amount of arms were captured
~ SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. s, 1863
The clipper ship MONDAY, l39 days from Bos-
ton' struck sunken rock eight miles from Far
allohes' at Up. m., yesterday, and sunk in forty
la.hoins OF water IN one hour. All hands were
EaYnd in Lnnts LIZ. -.