Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1863-10-20
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San Francisco, Oct. Goth.
Latest from the Army of the POtO-
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New YORK, Oct. IA Washington
letter states that the position now occu-
pied by the army of the Potomac is i'm
pregnable. Meade stands on the defen-
sive, and is all ready for any attack
which may be made by Lee. His position
Is better for offensive operations than
those he lately held.
Gen. Lees army is stronger, caused by
heavy reinforcemcnts, than it was two
months ago. His achievements were
principally gathered in from the vicinity
of Richmond.
The roads leading from and to the Po-
tomac, are in very muddy condition,
which makes it very difficult for the move
mcnt of oilr army.
The Heights of Centerville are in pos
session of the Federals.
Heavy Rains in Virginia--PreSi-
dent Lincoln has Issued a PrOcla-
nation calling for 100000 more
Troops!
WASHINGTON. OctS1S.-Heavy rains
have prevented field operations by the
army of the Potomac. Cavalry scouts have
difficulty in finding any of the enemy.
President Lincoln has issued a PrOcla-
nation for 100000 volunteers to fill up
regiments and companies in the field.
Our losses, thus far, on the recent re-
treat from Culpeppcr Court House to
Centcrville, was 200 killed, and a number
wounded, with the loss of few wagons
and some baggage.
Lees Movements.
1t is believed that Lees present move
mcnts indicate that he is DESTROYS of get
ting away from Meadc's immediate front
as cheaply as possible.
Intelligence from the front of Meade's
army to-day, announce that the rebel lines
have fallen back from Bull Run.
Our forces are cautiously feeling the
enemy's movements. The rctrograde
movement of the enemy is construed by
some into an advance towards the Poto-
mac, for the purpose of crossing into
Maryland.
1t is believed that a general engage
ment will comR put of this maneuvring.
The Late Engagement at Chatta-
New York, Oct. l9th.-Telegraphic
dispatches from Chattanoogato the 18th
of October, give as the result of the late
disasters there, our losses as follows:
Officers killed, l3l, soldiers wounded,
624; missing 1872. The cavalry losses
not reported. 1t is believed, that the
Federal loss will make an average of at
least 1900. Thirty-six pieces of artil-
lery were lost.
Southern newspapers of the 10Th of
October, insist that the whole loss of the
rebels does not exceed $4,000. Other re-
ports, however, indicate that their loss is
far greater.
The tone of the editorials in the South
ern papers is responding over Bragg's
failure to take Chattanooga.
Joe Johnson has been all the time in
Mississippi.
Rebel reports say that two corps of
Grants army were moving to the rear of
Rosecrans.
1t is reported that JEFF Davis had arriv-
ed at Bragg's headquarters.
Torrents of rain were keeping both
armies quiet.
Warrington Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, Oct 1.-THE guerrillas
are prosecuting an active campaign be-
tween Meade'S army and Washington.
This morning several officers attached to
Shedwick's command were captured.
The World says editorially, that reports
were received last night stating that
Meade's army retrcated within the Wash
ington defenses. The report was not be-
ieved. -
C1Nc1NNATI, Oct. lSth.-A large force
under Buckner is moving into Kentucky,
from the Southeast, apparently with the
design of striking the Ohio river near
Gallipolis.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19th.-A dispatch
from Rosecrans says that Crook reports
that he had three fights since leaving
Leiatchie. He whipped the enemy bad
ly at Harrington. Crook fought Wheel
er's entire command with only two brig
AIDES, succeeding in cutting the rebel force
in two and scattering it-capturing four
pieces of artillery, 1000 stand of cavalry
arms, and taking $50 prisoners. Crook
pushed on after the enemy. The rebel
loss was about 1000. They scattered over
a space of fifteen miles, and their retreat
is described as perfect route.
New York Dispatch.
New YORK, Oct. l9th.-Money steady;
Gold, 15OS@l5Ot; sterling, 1861; bank
statement-loan decrease $26S, 900; specie
decrease, $l,544,OOO; deposite decrease,
21 QS6 O00