Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-03-07
WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL
LATE EASTERN AND STATE NEWS!
[special to the Trinity Journal
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 26.

Senate naSseu
plimeutary 20 Col. Connor and his troops for
their victory over the Indians at Bear river, Utah
Territory. Mr. Crane introduced an Act making
it a misdemeanor to carry concealed weapons.
Bill passed to provide for quarterly payment of
State officers. In Assembly, Collins introduced
Bill providing for taking the vote OF Califor-
MA Volunteers in the service of the United States.
Mr.. Scott an Act amendatory of the Sunday
Law. A large number of Bills were passed,
among Others an Act to allow the Controller to
draw warrants whether there is money in the
Treasury or not ; an Act concerning roads in
Tuoumne county Acts authorizing FL Dorado
county and the city of Placerville to subscribe
two hundred thousand dollars to the Pacerville
j. Folsom Railroad The negro testimony Bill
was made the special order of Wednesday.
SAN FRANcIsco, Feb 27.
surer Ashley paid the Assistant U. S.
rer slSS,6l6 in greenbacks, on account Of
MAS quota of National Tax.
WAsHINGToE, Feb. Is.
.uuse Watts of New Mexico, has received ad
vices from Ell Paso saying that the French have
captured Guaymas, and were marching on the
Capital Of Sonora
In the House the Conscription Bill was taken
up and amendments confning the time of enlist
meut to the term of the rebellion not to exceed
three years, was adopted. Colfax moved to re-
duce the time to two years; rejected. Cox moved
to confine the Conscrption Bill to white ctizens
also rejected. Other amendments were offered,
but all disagreed to. Finally the Bill passed
ayes, lis nays, As.
New YORK, Feb. 26.
Fortress Monroe letter states the reports of
the country people rendered to Gen. Veile at
Norfolk. They concur in saying that Pryer has
been reinforced by troops under Gems. Pettegrew
aud Glover, giving him force of 10000. Ru-
mors from many quarters state that an attack
will be made on Norfolk before the 4th of March.
Iryor a week ago withdrew his pckets between
Suffolk and Blackwater, making circularious
route in southeastern direction. He crossed
the Chowan river and passed up on the 22d into
Princess Anne county, twenty miles south of our
lines.
New YORK, Feb 25.
The Tri6une's special Washington dispatch
says that the gunboats Freeborn and Dragon
made reconnaissance on the 2lst, up the Rap.
pahannock a distance of sixty miles, and were
fired into by rebel battery, An engagement
ensued, in which the battery was silenced. The
gunboats received slight injuries, and bad two
or three men slightly wounded. The recon
noisance was perfect success, and yielded much
valuable information,
NASHVILLE, Feb rs.
RS force of four brigades of cav
side of Columbia. Tennessee, and
have carried off all able-bodied
the South, portion of his
forces were within four miles of Franklin. There
is a large force under Gilbert there. The re-
port Of the death of Gen. Forest is not believed.
CAIRO Feb. 26.
The latest arrivals from below bring nothing
OF interest from Yicksburg.
New York, Feb 26.
Gold firm at 725972!.
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 27.
The Senate discussed at length Bill granting
to Eugene Sullivan and others the privilege of
laying gas pipes in San Francisco made special
order for Saturday, The Bill levying special
tax Of one mill on the dollar for the construction
Of the State Capitol, passed. A resolution was
passed asking the United States Government to
pay its employees on this coast in gold, provided
II collects gold for revenue. In the Assembly an
Act was passed exempting from license producers
aud manufacturers of liquors.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 2I.
James Eoff was admitted to bail in the sum of
$4,000 An engineer on the new steamer Yo
Sfnife was struck by machinery and carried into
the crank. He escaped with severe injuries.
A private telegram from Boston dated Feb.
26tb, says spirits turpentine is worth 81 per gal
lon Arrived, ship Ptima Donna, las days from
New York.
LEXINGTON, KY, Feb. 26.
Reliable dispatches received this morning say
that the rebels under Clucker were overtaken at
Jackson, sixteen miles east of Mt. Sterling, and
were badly whipped. The usual reports prevail
respecting the projected invasion of Kentucky
by a large rebel force through Cumberland Gap.
lNDIANAPoLIs, Feb. 26
The Union Mass Convention, to-day, was the
largest ever held in the State. Over 13 900 peO-
pie were present, Governor Wright presided.
Speeches were made by Gov. Johnson Of Tenn,
Samuel Galloway and Rev. d. L. Carey. Reso.
luions were passed re affirming their devotion to
the Federal Union, and pledging hearty sup
port 10 the Government, and vigorous prosecu.
tOD 0f the war until the rebellion is crushed out
New YORK, Feb. 27.
A Fortress Monroe correspondent states that
he learned by private adyices from Richmond,
received at Norfolk that the small pox was max
Ing frightiul ravages in Richmond. The disease
has assumed the form of plague, and almost
every one who could, was escaping from the city,
which presented the appearance of huge hos
pIul. The Tribune has the following
STAFFORD, Va, Feb. 26
Ahont noon yesterday Stuart's cavalry made
all attack on Averelrs cavalry near HARDWOOD
Church. skirmish ensued, and the enemy was
repulsed Our loss, in ALL was 49, A rebel
Captain and Lieutenant were among the killed.
Another Captain was taken prisoner, besides
many privates.
Hilton Head letter of the 10th reports hea.
w firing in the direction of Wilmington during
the whole day.
CINCINNATI, Feb 2T.
Clucker's rebel force is leaving Kentucky by
woy OF Mt. Sterling, pursued by Col Kimball,