Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-04-23
From Thursdays Extra.
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.
By TELEGRAPH TO THE TRINITY JOURNAL.

hung several Confederate officers and soldiers
for attempting to enforce CONSUMPTION Raleigh
Confederate says election in that State depends
on success of rebel army. If army is defeated
Holden will be elected Governor by large major
ity There were frequent arrivals Of steamers
at Wilmington with valuable cargos for Conf.dcr-
acy Railroads in North Carolina are busily en-
gagged, transporting rebel troops and supplies.
New York l7th.-There is no truth in
nouncement of postponcment of draft. tele
gram from the Provost Marshal General says =
Accounts will be made up to determine to what
extent districts are deficient Draft will be
made in them as soon possible thereafter. Men
enlisted after 18th from different districts will be
deducted from number required at that date
WASHINGTON, l7th.-Both Senate and House
have adopted resolutions authorizing inquiry in
to the Fort Pillow slaughter. Bill relating to do
mating Lands in Oregon and California passed the
Senate.
New YoRK, l6th.-Ueralds Army Of Potomac
dispatch says Gen fitzpatrick left for Washington,
thence to proceed to Nashville to report to Sher-
for command of cavalry of the Army of the
Cumberland. Gen. Custer with 81 Brigade
airy has been transferred from Sd to LIST Division.
Gen. Davis is ordered to report to Gen. GreF
commanding I'd Division. Previous TO Kilpat-
rick's departure he received, by flag of truce,
letter from Gen. Lee, inquring whether orders
found upon Col. Dahlgren and published by Rich
mond papers were authorized by him. Reply
was bitter and indignant, there is little reason
to doubt that Dahlgren body was not given up
because of shameful humiliation and unchrstian
burial.
Storm which has ragged for last twenty-four
hours. swelling streams and making mud, has
cleared up.
GRAND EcoeE, Red River, 9th Gen. Banks
army moved this morning towards Shreveport.
Accounts from rebel lines say feeling in Kirby
Smiths rmy WAS bad and not more than half
his men will stand and fight. All cotton along
river had been burned. In skirmish at Fort Jcs
sup, Cd, took 40 prisoners: our loss was
slight Pitched battle is not probable unless
Kirby Smith can fall upon detachment Of Banks
force. Rebel army is reported 1000 strong, with
~ pieces of artillery Gen. Price reported to
be approaching with 900 men.
Cmc>Go. l9th-SkirmSh occurred on the 9th
nj Pleasant ltlll Witnin HheUlicS Vi po'e
\ few were wounded on both sides. On the 18th
another skirmiSh took place five miles from
Natchitoc hes Union troops were driven in but
ralcdand enemy were defeated with loss. Alex
andria adviccs state army was in fine spirits and
moving on to Shreveport. 1t was thought enc
nv would retreat to Texas.
Letters dated Grand Ecore La, 9th and 18th g,
saw our cavalry otter hard fight were oycrpow-
ed. and put to route by largely superior Num-
bers, when 18th Corps came up and finally check
ed enemy. Chicago mercantile battery lost their
guns and p men.
Letter dated Grand Ecore, 10th, says our cav
airy had been driving enemy for two days, but
on Sth they sent back for infantry support. Gen.
Ransom in command 81 and ith Division OF the
Sd Corps was ordered to send II Brigade, and
did so. At noon he was ordered to send all the
4th Division aud went up with them After adj
vancing about five miles from where 3D. Division
of 10th Corps was cncamped rebels made stand
and our lines consisting of only 2400 men was
formed with open front and enemy In woods OPP
positc. Gen. Stone. OF Balls Bluh fame, OF
Ball Bluff fame, Chief of Banks Stall, took di-
rection of movements. GeI. Ransom WAS IN
favor Of advancing only in force but his wishes
were disregarded. After keeping up skirmish
firing across this open field for about an hour,
when enemy advanced in overwhelming numbers,
estimated at 10 900. All our available troops
sent to the front. Enemy lost heavily,
but advanced steadily and soon made our cavalry
give way Infantry fell back, and enemy pressed
US so closely that cavalry became demoralzed,
aud retreat became perfect rout. While en-
deavoring to save his artillery, Gen. Ransom was
wounded severely in leg and his Adjutant, Colonel
Dckey killed.
Chicago mercantile battery lost. Captain
tiken prisoner and two Lieutenans were
killed. Our loss is SAID to be 1000 but may be
exaggerated.
WASHINGTON, lSth-iIouse to-day resolved to
hold evening session. Arnold of Illinois, Of
fered the following:
Resoiped, That in present condition of country
and its finances il is imperative duty of Con-
gress to raise taxation so as to largely increase
revenue Of Government, and that for this pur-
pose a much higher rate of duties should be i'm
posed on all Injuries imported and produced in
United States.
Re,olred That expansion of bank circulation
in country is producing ruinous state of affairs,
and should be repressed by taxing issue OF such
Stale banks.
Resolutions agreed to. In Senate bill to re-
peal Fugitive slave law passed to second reading.
New YORK. lSth.-Money market much dis
turbed to-day by stock. panic, and there is no
regular rate of interest One per cent. day,
and even more, has been paid. Banks not pay
inc Greepbacks, which are worth rs per cent
more than certified checks. Some banks refuse
TO take certified checks Of other banks large
nnmber of bull operators have failed. Moore
Co. announce that they will be able to settle UP
in SO DAYS. At public Board panic was intense
and stocks were thrown over Board at aimos
any price. Market unsettled, some stocks show
ing advance, while majority were lower.
Commercials Washington letter has rumor thai
Halleck has placed his resignation III hands o.
president and will insist upon its acceptance.
Heralds Washington dispatch states that Grant
will appoint Mcclellan commander OF Army O.
Potomac. Wade and Gooch, OF committee OF
Conduct of War; have left for Cairo to take evil
dence in relation to massacre at Fort Pillow
Times Washington special says Gilmore ma;
o,;.r.d rrom command at Charleston, and