Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-03-09
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ton to Austrian policy.
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1t is confirmed that Austria and Prussia
agree to conference in London, but they
will not cease hostilities.
The Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs,
in speech, distinctly asserted that not until
the former state of things should be reinsta-
ted in Schleswig would the Danish Govern
ment renew its efforts to end the war by Of
fering negotiation.
The Times thinks it probable that spring
will bring revolution in Germany.
Latest from Charleston.
The Arago, from Hilton Head March 4th,
has arrived. The Charleston bombardment
still continued with good effect. The rebels
replied at intervals, but rarely doing injury.
The supply steamer Bermuda is reported
to have captured rebel privateer in sight OF
Fort Pickens, after an exciting chase.
From New Orleans.
A New Orleans letter says it is reported
that 10000 rebels are marching through
Western Louisiana. General Banks has
sent u large cavalry and infantry force into
the Teche country.
4 Havana letter of March LIST says the
gunboat Desoto is in the dry dock there
The blockade-runners and secessionists at
Havana threatened to burn the vessel, and
also threatened the officers with violence.
The Spanish authorities, however, had given
the officers of the DeSoto permission to wear
their side-ar and they now visit the city
fully armed.
From Mobile.
ST. Louis, March Capt. Hopkins, well
known here before the war, as river captain,
arrived on Saturday, 9TH, from Mobile, Feb
ruary 18th. He says there are about 5000
troops at Mobile, and though the Notifications
in the rear Of the city were good, they could
be carried by large force. Sherman's move
ment frightened the people terribly but
desperate resistance would be made, if the
city be attacked. Every male between Is
and I'd is well drllleu SoluleT'
Washington Items.
WASHINGTON, March S.-Solicitor Whit
ing, of the War Department, has sent let
ter to the Committee on Public Lands, rela-
tive to the conGscation Of Southern lands.
That Committee, it is understood, have pre-
pared a bill in accordance with Writings
suggestions, to secure to persons in the mill
tary and naval service, homesteads in the
confiscated or forfeited estates in inSurrection-
ary districts.
The sub Committee of Ways and Means
made report on the amendments to the Ma
tional Banking Law to the Senate yester-
day. Many changes are recommended. At
the suggestion of Secretary Chase, the Com
mittee struck out the clause requiring the
numbering of said banks. A provision is
made to allow the New York, and other
banks, to come under its provisions and do
business without changing their names.
This evenings Republican says: Late
last night General Butler telegrnphed that
he had received information confirming the
Richmond SentineFS announcement, that
Col. Dahlgren was killed in the skirmish at
Kings and Queens Court House.
The President has signed the whisky bill,
and it is now a law.
Kilpatrick's Raid.
New YORK, March S.-The Richmond
Sentinel of March lst claims the capture of
204 of Gen. Kilpatrick's men and five Off
GERS.
Important Military Rumors.
The Herald's special dispatch says; 1t is
rumored that Grant is to take Gen. Halleck's
place, and that Hooker will command the
Army of the Potomac.
The Tribme's special dispatch says: There
is a rumor that Halleck is to rank as Acting
Assistant Adjutant General, which is practi-
cally higher position than he is to vacate.
The Worlds special dispatch asserts that
Grants visit does not affect Halleck's posi-
ton, but is for general consultation.
1t is thought bill will be introduced in
the House next Monday, the l4th, increasing
the pay of the soldiers to eighteen dollars
per month.
One or two more ships of war are to go to
the Pacific.
The business Of blockade-running has been
resumed at Charleston. Hardly week
passes without a couple of vessels getting in.
A joint stock company has been organized
there for the purpose, and swift steamers are
now employed between there and Nassau.
Two successful trips are reported within
month. A Hilton Head letter says it is ru-
mored that Admiral Dupont is again to COM
mand the Atlantic squadron.
Our Relations with France i'll a
Critical Condition.
The Worlds special dispatch says: Our
relations with France are in very critical
condition.
Late from sherman's Army.
Persons from the South report that
strong force was sent from Atlanta and Macon
to Montgomery, Ala, in advance of Sher-
man. 1t was known that 10000 slaves were
at work on the Notifications. A large guam
tity of guns were sent there from Augusta,
Ga. 1t was thought that Gen. Polk, who
was encamped on the eastern side Of the
Tombigbee, would have no trouble in repul-
sing Sherman. The banks of the river fur
nished him splendid line of defense.
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An OLD MINING TowN.-Three years ago
North San Juan was one of the most lively aud
hourishing mining camps Of the State. Now it is
perhaps as dull and monotonous town as can be
| found in weeks Journey through the mines.