Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-08-22

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and pirate off Schoodac Island on the 23d Of
July. Some fifty or sixty shots were exchanged.
Engagement lasted three quarters of an hour.
when the gunboat ran in for land. followed by
the pratr as far rs she dared to come No names
are given Mystery hangs over the affair
Washington dispatches Of this evening state that
the Navy Department has heard nothing Of it
officially.
WASHNGToN, ,l4th.-Information received from
the Army of the Potomac says that early this
morning a body of rebels came upon our signal
party on Water mountain, three miles from War
renton, and captured three signal officers. All
Of them subsequently escaped. Maj. Gen. War
rem took temporary command Of the "a Army
Corps to-day.
ToRoNro. l4th.-The Canadian Parliament as
sembed yesterday. The Governor-General in
bis speech directed especial attention to existing
militia law, which required extensive amend
menIs in order to place it in condition Of eff
fciency.
New YoRK. I5tb.-Tri6tae's Washington dis
patch saws that the number Of colored troops
actually in the field is between 22, 600 and $4,000.
Fifty additional regiments are partly organized,
and are speedily approaching completion. The
estimate Of 100 600 negroes being under arms by
Fall it is thought will be fully sustained. Promi-
nent western men, among them Governor Tod.
called on the President yesterday, and urged the
immediate organization of q mounted force to
operate in Tennessee. The interview was re-
newed to-day Gen. Rosccrans deems such a
force essential to the success of his future opera
tious.
WINCHESTER, Tenn, l5th-Gen Rosecrans in
the past two days created quite an agitation
among the cotton spcculat0rs Abuses Of dis
graceful character having been discovered, a
military commission has been appointed to inves.
tigate the charges, and ferret out the offenders
Monied monopoies have been promenading the
streets to day uuder guard. The wires are in re-
QUESTION:, and the utmost activity, with the Gen
era as a motive power, prevails to arrest every
one in the Department in the least connected
with the abuses n question. The matter will be
thoroughly slted by the Commission, which is
composed Of Maj. Stanley, Gen. Davis, Lieut.
Col. Langdon, Of the lst Ohio, and Col. Ward of
the 10th Ohio. Rumor duplicates some promi
nent officials.
Huntsville, Ala, is permanently occupied.
1t is said the rebels are receiving immense
supplies by way of Wilmington, n. c., in spite
OF lhe blockade Machinery Of all kinds, loco
motives, railroad iron, guns of the heaviest cali
bre clothing, medicines, etc, are daily brought
in as if no blockade existed
Secretary Chase has made the following de-
caion in regard to the redemption Of the public
debt: All coupon and registered bonds forming
part Of the permanent loan of the United
States will be redeemed in gold. The 5:20's be-
ing redeemable at any time within twenty years
after lapse OF five years. belong to the perma-
neut loan. All obligations and notes forming a
part Of the temporary loan will be paid at
maturity in U S. Notes, unless before such
maturity payment in specie shall have been gen
orally resumed. The 1880 bonds or notes form
part Of the temporary loan
GREK4, ljth--8 p. MA fight took place a
few minutes ago between H. X. White, editor of
the Union, and Nixon, Of the J0urnaI. Particu-
lars, as eau learn, are that Nixon assaulted
White striking him on the head with club, cut
ting it severely. White caught him aud they
came to the ground, Nixon under White then
commenced using his knife and but for timely
Interference would have killed Nixon. AS it is
he is dangerously wounded, having received
some five or six severe knife wounds.
CNCINNATI, 5th.-Brig. Gen Thomas Welch,
commanding lst Division, 9TH Army Corps, died
in this city last night Of congestive fever.
New YoRK l5Ih--A Niagara Falls telegram
says Vallaudigha leaves there for Quebec I'M
mediately. After remaining there for fe" days
he will proceed to Windsor, Canada, opposite
Detroit.
Sterling dull and lower, 37d@373; gold
opening at 25l and closing heavy at Z4sGI 244.
NEWPORT, II. l., 15lh.-At meeting OF the
Executive Committee Of the National Demo.
cratic Committee held at Newport to-day, the
following resolution passed
ReSoleed, That meeting of National Demo
Gratis be called at St. Nicholas Hotel, in New
York. Monday, September 7, 1868 a noon,
for the purpose Of fixing time and place for hold
ing next National Convention, and to take into
consideration such other matters Of interest as
will probably come before the Convention.
WAaHINGroN, 18th Eugerness to hear from
Charleston is very great, although fullest conf
dence is felt in final success of the enterprise
No truth in rumOred resignation removal Of
Meade.
WAsuNGroy, 10Th During past week Board
Of Enrolment bad before them 47G; of this
number 29G were exempted and l6l offered sub.
stitutes, which were accepted. OF those orgi-
nally drafted, Is were accepted. Thus out vi
47G drafted lS9 soldiers obtained.
FORTRESS MONROE, l5th.-RichmOnd Inquirer
of Monday last expresses strong condemnation
Of course North Carolina is pursuing in calling
mass convention, unless North Carolina proposes
sending delegation to Washington. Richmond
correspondence from Mobile says We are now
in the very throes Of revolution. All hopes Of
peace have Uccome obscured by impenetrable
gloom. Every point Of compass from which we
look for fair wind and bright sky, dark storms
froWn aad lower. The time has come when every
State Of this Coniederacy must depend upon it,
self. Let blind advocates and partzans close
their eyes but people must awaken to life. Our
government lacks yigor, health and strength -
We do not mean 10 attempt for a moment to i'm.
pair confidence OF people in the high interest,
devotion aud patriotism OF our President. In
this crisis all men are not endowed with same
great mental, moral and physical abilities. The
President has certainly not called around him
men Of that distinguished stamina as statesmen,
who nj sht have been selected, even if he has oX-
hibited on all occasions these eminent qualities
himself People Of the States must therefore
took to their own defense, using every means in
their power aud acting with vigor courage and
determination, while giving to its fullest extent
their hearty support and cooperation TO the Ad-
miuistraiiou.
Cr P,rr Nr,v 15th Totor ronorts ro,
Sibley's expedition say battles occurred on 24th
July and 5th and 9th Of August. Indans lost
all their property many thousand dollars in
value, including tents, buffalo robes, SKINS dried
meat, etc. They crossed the Missouri with their
ponies and families, but left hundreds Of their
wagons on this side. Sbey had only fifteen
days rations, and his animals being worn down,
be did not deem it prudent to pursue them, and
is homeward bound. Only 100 Indians were en-.
gngld in lrst davis battle hnlf Of lhem had