Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06
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nEAsFERN NEWS.

Washington, idly Bottle latest informa-
from Sherman is that the enemy we're
taken 3y surprise in crossing the Chattahoo-
che The cavalry were sent to cut the rail-
road communication between Atlanta and
Augusta, thus preventing removal Of stores
ito the latter place and the reiuforcements to
Johnston, Gen. Bragg had arrived at ATTAIN
Ia and would exercise supervision over the
rebel army Sherman has by Tits time dis
patched force of cavalry to Macon to release
Union officers. there. v.r- ISL, t.-........
Harrisburg, July Dispatches last night
Indicate that our forces continue in pursuit
OF the rebels, who ravaged Maryland, and
that they recaptured large amount of, plum
der. Gen. Crook overlook a portion of the
enemy at Smokers Gap, where sharp en-
gagement took place. Crook Succeeded in
whipping them and capturing over 800 wag-
ons, and number of prisoners. The enemy
left the dead and wounded on the field. e'
st. Joseph, Mo-, July 2O.-Gen. Fisk COM
handing the District Of Northern Missouri,
issued an appeal for 5000 men, each with
horses and such arms and ammunition as
they may have, to rally for the protection of
life, property andthe determination of bush
whackers generally inNorthwestern Missouri.
he says the emergency is so great that he
can't wait until the details are made bv the
State authority, or that United States troops
transferred from other districts That IoyaI
citizens are being murdered, their property
given to tories; houseless widows and or
phans are fleeing to military posts harvests
are going to waste, and hundreds of Unionists
are daily pleading at his headquarters for
protection, which he is unable to give in CON
sequence of the limited force under his com
mand. Camps for rendezvous for this pur-
pose are established at st. Joseph and Chilli
cothe 4ts
New York, July 2I.-A dispatch from Nj
agara Falls says an interview has taken place
between Messrs. Clay, Thompson and Hol-
comb, who claim to be commissioners from
the rebel government to seek terms of peace.
with Mr.. Greeley, who is authorized by Mr.,
Lincoln to act in fhe matter The commits
sloners propose the restoration of the Union
upon this basis %
LIST. Allnegroes which have been actually
freed by war to be secured in such freedom
I'd. All negroes who are at present held as
slaves to remain so. -.I
3D.. The war debt of both sides to be paid
by the United States.
4th. State rights to be recognized in the
reconstruction of the Union.
These propositions were laid before Mr..
Lincoln by Mr.. Greeley. The President at
once telegraphed to Mr.. Greeley the terms
upon which he would propose a settlement
and reconstruction to wit:
" A full and complete restoration of the
Union in all its territorial integrity, aud the
abandonment of slavery in all the seeded |
States, under conditions which should. while
respecting the rights and property of all low
Al men, afford ample security against another
var in the interest of slavery
After considerable OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
he parties, it was concluded to refer the whole
natter back to the two governments for
reconsideration.
The Herald's Niagara Falls dispatch saws
hat Greeley, accompanied by Mr.. Hav. pri-
rate Secretary to Mr.. Lincoln, had an inter
rev with George Sanders and others claim
ng to be commissioners from the rebel gov
who wanted an interview with the
authorities at Washington. After receiving
he terms upon which such visit might be
made, they were accepted.
A dispatch says the statement of the prom
sition published in the papers on Tuesday is |,
epudiated.
The pursuit of the rebels by Gems. Wright
nd Hunter is being carried on with great
igor and with every prospect of big success
hey are going on parallel lines with the
ebels flying before them.