Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-04-30
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.

| CHICAGO, 23d.-Richmond Examiner, 9Th says:
0uld has effected cartel for complete exchange
of prisoners Letters in regard to Red river dis
aster says great indignation manifested by
several subordinate officers against Gen Banks
for conduct of battle Correspondents of East
ern papers arrived at Cairo report the whole af-
fair complete defeat and that Gen Smith
only succeeded in saving army from total de-
suction.
Memphis dates of Goth state that regiments
under Chalmers encamped near Summeryle on
Friday, leaving next morning, stopping Saur-
day night at La Grange. Same night two more
! regiments moved through Salisbury. Forrest
had not left Jackson, but would soon follow with
remainder of his force. Whole body are re-
ported about moving into Alabama to prevent
anticipated Federal movements.
! New YORK 23d.-North Carolina adyiccs of
18th confirm rebel attack on Plymouth but no
particulars given. Governors of Western States
have modified their request to President for call
| Of troops for defence of Border States. They
limit request to $50, 900 men for six months
Doubtful if it be complied with. Horids spe-
cial says: Direct arrivals from Army Of Poto-
mac report all quiet far rs known Lee is max
/ ing occasional demonstrations. Gen. Grant has.
| in letter TO Senate Military Committee ex-
pressed wish for confirmation Of Gen. Schofeld's
nomination as Major General. Times special
says Blair has been ordered 70 resume command
! of his corps and will dcpar, tomorrow.
/ CARo, 23d.-Intolligencc from Little Rock
! Arkansas, to 18th saws expedition under Col
| Clayton consisting Of 900 infantry. Eve rcgi-
mcnts cavalry and six pieces artillery reached
! Pine Bluff after reid to Saline river. where they
| encountered force Of rebels 2 600 strong FIRST
encounter took place near Brirchvlle where
/ rebels were defeated. After three hours fight
! ing they retroatcd. Our forces followed them
up to near NotclIi NcAt day We occupied place
without resistance. Our forces here divided ::
ono detachment crossing river, the other recon
/ noitering this side Enemy were found some
! distance from Mount Elbe. having been rein
! forced and advancing our forces. Iiasty
preparations for their reception made by
! extomporizng Notifications Of logs, rails and
! cotton bales. Enemy charged three times and
each time was repulseda They retired after six
hours Of vain efforts 10 disIodge MS. Our forces
! then charged them. scattering them in all d.
rections. In the meantime our force which had
been sent across the river returned. They cap
tured train Of fifty wagons filed with supplies
Train was under escort Of 300 rebels Entire
train captured and destroyed. end whole PARTY
taken prisoners. Over 900 horses and mules
fell into our hands.
new YoRK 23d.-Auhcntic intelligence states
that rebels are hasily engaged strengthening
Notifications of Richmond and opinion prevails
that Lee will fall back there when Grant adj
Yances. aud that no considerable resistance will
be made on Rapidan.
Intelligence from New Orleans TO 18th states
that loss of the 10th Division, 18th Army Corps
in battle Of Red river on eth vae .O25 killed
wounded and missing Loss of al Division
same Corps. was $50 No ono attaches blame to
either Ransom or Franklin. The movement which
resulted in disaster hejrC contrary 70 advice Of
both these officers. They did I'll officers could
ohcyinr orders of their superior under all cir
eurlstencos. On 10Th the 10Th and Eth Corps
with r7rt Of Division of 18th Corps. whipped
rebels badly. driving them seven miles before
they were ordered to return Oar loss that day
reported at 900 killed. wounded and missing
CoLrMpUs, 25th.-Genernl order from Adiu-
iant General : Office declares that every member
of the National Guard must report in person or
by substitute whom called into active service or
be tried rs dcserters. II is reported that Gov
Morton will take command in person Ct Indiana
militia
WASHINGTON, 25tn-Burnsidc issued circular
dated Headquarters 9th Army Corps. Annapolis.
saying his army being about to move no appics-
IONS for furlough will be granted. It is stated
that Burnside applied for time to get more men
another report says the troops will move to-day.
Richmond Sentinel Of 22d contains information
OF advance up Rappahannock on Goth Of ten
gunboats and one transport This supposed 10
be adYance Of Burnsiic's expedition Fleet Of
SIXTY vessels, gnnboats and transports at mouth
OF kappahannock. 1t was also 7umored that
enemy were landing pontoon bridges at Aquia
creek.
foRTREss MoNhoE, 24th.-An officer. who had
just arrived from Roanoke Island makes the fol-
loving report Gen. Vessel surrendered Ply
mouth on the 2Gth afte four days fighting. Our
loss was Il 50 and >. 800 prisoners Rebel loss
500 killed
Richmond S,nfincl. 22d, says the following
dispatch was received by Gen Bragg:
PLYMOUTH, 2lst.-I have stormed and carried
ms place capturing one brigade of 500 men
with stores and Is pieces Of artil1nrr
Signed. R. T. HoAe. Bri- Genoral
Telegram has been received nv prnaidort D.,;
from Col Wood. dated Rocky Mount \ q o1s,
giving fnIther particulars of cantnre Of plr
mouth He SAYS about $500 rrjsonars woro
taken 300 or 400 being negroes, 80 pieces Of ar
tillerv. 1000 bbls. meat and ! oon M a. a.
and full garrison outfit. Our loss n,a nour.
500 in ALL Col Rice was killed. two c,,,rbo,..
sunk, annother disabled, and a small stoor,as
captured
New YoRK, 25th.-special to Post say.
Heavy rain last night will retard military ona-a-
tons. Navy Department IS irving to regain
ground lost at Plymouth, and our wounded there
will be attended 70.
Hsralds letter from Grand Ecore llth saw.
Gen. Banks having fallen back to Grand Ecore.
will advance again soon as reinforcements and
adequate supplies are received Loss of artil-
lery Is 4 trivial matter, as nearly all fighting
owing TO heavily wooded nature of country, must
be done by infantry. Porter's feet will operate
as far as possible, depending depth of water.
Other battles must follow. Enemy appears to
have moved his whole force near here to crush
out Union army. According to reports of pris-
oners, Kirby Smith, Dick Taylor, Green, Magru-
der and Price are all in the field against Banks
Rebel loss in late battle was three to our one
Lack OF water between Hill and Mansfield rem
uerea 1t prudent to fall back to Grand Ecore.
"here new supplies could be issued sufficient for
long and interrupted forward march.
Of LOUIS, 2ith.-Rebei prisoners say thev had
-'looo men IN recent battle left 5000 killed
ana wounded on field. Our loss was 800 ON,