Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-03-07
LATE EASTERN AND STATE NEWS!
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New YORK, March 2.
Exchange, 1873 gold, II. Guatemala advic's
state that that State has declared war against
San Salvador
WASHINGTON, March /.
Advices received here state that nearly one
hundred Union cavslry were captured near WIN
chester, Va, on the 2Gth.
WHEELING, Va, March l.
On the 25th a rebel cavalry scouting party
came in sight of our pickets on the Strasbnrg
road. After skirmish, in which two were
wounded, they retired capturing a cavalry picket
of twelve men. Five hundred Of the 18TH Pehh,
sylyana were sent in pursuit. They recaptured
most of the prisoners and horses, and took sew
eral prisoners.
The President has issued proclamation call
ing an extra session of the Senate March 4lh,
TO receive and act on communications he may
make.
New York March 2.
The Times special Washington dispatch says
the rebels on the RappahannOck have ior TWO
DAYS refused to hold communication win our
troops under Gag CT truce
Tie Senate will be convened III Executive ses
siot after the adjournment Of Congress, Tor 'he
purpose mainly of considering military nomna'
lions made by the President, which cannot be
+, acbed until after tho 4th OF March.
The Times correspondent with the Army OF
the Potomac says tb" soldiers are as eager to
fnht under their new leader as they were to iol-
low Mcclellan. The same paper has a private
letter from Port Royal which makes the follow
ing statement: Gen. Foster, Just before he went
North. took Captain and thirty men and made
reconnaissance. They entered Bulls Bay, then
nip N
hll sight Of Charleston, and so near to fort
Sumter that the officers on the parapet could be
plainly seen They Tetarned unharmed.
WASHINGTON, March 2.
Dispatches received from Gen. Grant have
given much encouragement to tbe President and
Secretary of War. He asks only four or five
DAYS good weather to complete bis arrangements
Admiral Porter telegraphed to Secretary Wells
as follows 81 regret to inform You that the
Iadiqnolq has also fallen into the enemy's bands.
The rams Webb aud Qleen Of the West attacked
and chased her until she surrendered, all of
which can be traced TO noncompliance with my
Instructions"
WAsHINGToy. March 2.
The closing hours of Congress are marked
with very important action on foreign politics
The Bill locating a branch Mint at Carson City,
N. r., passed. The Senate remained in session
until 10 o'clock.
late Murfreesboro letter says learn from
authentic sources that Bragg aud johnson made
set speeches to the rebel army and the "peace
party of the northwest 1t was material on
which they based their hopes of success. On the
other hand flnd from large number of Southern
papers that the rebel are beginning 10 lose faith
in their allies Of the north west
New YoRK, March 8.
The U. S. Steamer alabama left st. Thomas,
tb,,1 Il,,;3
Dates from New Orleans, Feb. %, say it is be-
lieved the rebels are converting the Harriet Lime
into an iron-cad gnnbOat. An order has been
negroes from any of the plantations by officers
or persons in he Z. S. service, without authority
from Headquarters.
A special dispatch says Sigc has resigned.
MOBILE, Feb. 90
A correspondent of the Grenada Appeal, under
dys aD6ee5s aWDje5shYrgg Eeh goth, says an enormous
as hongh he enemy was about ready to G6hhi H.
mence the attack.
FORTRESS MONROE, March g.
The Petersburg Express Of Feb 28th, says a
great battle mas been fought at Vcksburg, with
great losses on both sides, but without any de-
cided success.
MURFREEsBoRO, March 2.
The most brilliant affair since the battle of Stone
river happened yesterday afternoon. An expe-
ditton consisting of 1000 cavalry and 1000 in
iantry, left this place yesterday on Brandyville
road, and proceeded fifteen miles without inter
ruption. On approaching Brandyvlle the cav
airy encountered the enemy's picketS, and after
IA slight skirmiSh drove them in. The remainder
of our force closed in and soon came on the enc
my. A brisk fight ensued. After few minutes
severe work we drove the enemy back to the
woods, where they made desperate stand. A
second charge Of cavalry supported by infantry
compelled them to retire again. Meanwhile IA
detachment Of cavalry make detour and came
on strong body OF the enemy posted in camps
to the right, and nearly a mile from the first line
Of defense, hankng them and making fierce Sd
bre attack. The enemy at this juncture fed in
dismay in the direction of Woodbury.. We cap
tured killed and wounded large number and
look three hundred new saddles with accouter-
ments, besdesa large collection Of official orders
and papers.
WASHINGTON, March 3.
The House passed Senate Bill to indemnify the
President for the suspension of the writ of ha5eas
corpus. The Conscripton Bill has been approved
by the President
New YORK. March 3.
Exchange l88 Gold II.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 3.
Five hundred thousand dollars worth of assort-
ed Revenue Stamps were received by the steam
" huCu are utllS ulSJIlDUtcu, Inc OuU- treas
urer also received 100000 in Legal Tenders
They are quoted at 58@60 to day.
SACRAMENTO March 3.
Inc senate passed Acts eXomptng from taxation
property OF the Pioneer Society Of san Francisco fixing the
third Monday in October for the special Judicial election
to fix the salary of the County Judge OF San joaquin The
Assembly resolution dschargng the Joint Committee of in
vesgaton of the 'Greenback" paym mt, was adopted
so the House pursues the investigation alone An Act To-
loan the credit of the state for $500 900 to railroad to
Oregon was indefinitely postponed In Assembly the Com.
mttee on Military Affairs reported in favor Of the Bill to
provide for taking the vote Of volunteer soldiers The
ways ana Means committee recommend the indefinite post
ponement OF The Bills making Legal Tenders receivable for
State taxes Wilcox gave notice of Act to repeal the
Sunday Law Whppe an Act to repeal law providing for
Indians Atkinson introduced Bill to autb0rze
John H. Atkinson 10 improve Truckee river Acts were
passed TO suppress urdy Gurdy Dance Houses and Mso
deons and to extend the limits Of the city Of Pacerv so
as to include upper Placerville.
NASHVILLE, March 8.
The rebels under VanDorn advanced towards Franklin
yesterday, $500 strong, with artillery After endeavorinp
for some time to draw forces into ambush they retired
No fears are entertained for the safety of this place
NEW YORK, March A.
Washington special dispatch says the President has re-
ceived dispatches announcing the capture of Fort MAs
ter at the mouth Of 0geechee river by our gunboats