The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-10
LatG from the South.
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GRANT SAID TO BE BREINFO2 JED.
Sixth and Eighth Corps on the
James.
A BLOODY BATTLE IN PROSPECT.
The Incendiary Plot to Destroy
Northern Cities.
HEAVY REINFORCEMENT OF GENERAL GRANT

HEAVY REINFORCEMENT OF GENERAL GRANT
THE EIGHTH eORrs MOVING TO THE JAMES
THE s1NTH ALREADY ON HAND.
From The Rirhmond Dispatch, Decsm5sr7
We stated Yesterday that Grant had been re-
inforced by the 9Th Corps from Sheridan's army.
From the number of transports, loaded with
troops, that have been passing down the Potomac
durnG.th last four days, it is probable that the
Sth Corps is also moving to James river
We thinh it quite certain that Grant is muster
ing forces for the long talked of grand attack
upon the Richmond lines. His concentration
for this purpose will not occupy him long; and
il the fire weather of the last few days continues,
he may bring on battle this week.
EXPECTATION OF GRANTS OFFENSIVE MOVEMENT
-PIcKET INTERCOURSE uNBRoKEN.
From The Richmond Dispatch, December7.
Notwithstanding that by many it was expected
that Grant would make some offensive move
mtnt yesterday, the day passed without any
event of importance.
Exchanges Of papers took place as usual on the
north side Cthough none were of a later date
than those already receved), froTn which fact ii
would appear that the tnclt truce heretofore eN-
isting between rhc pckets has not been broken
by the presence Of Buffers negroes.
FROM P-cKBTTs DIyTsGoN-A BLOODY BATTLE ~
PROSPECT.
Corresyoudensc Of As Richmond Wing, Dscsn5sy7.
We are anxiously waiting for news from,
Georgia. Some wish Sherman may reinforce
can fix him. if he gets within reach. If it be true
that Grant contemplates serious and deter.
mined assault, and shOuld make il on this line
you may rest assured that Che heroes of Gettys-
burg will be found at their posts and stern ven
geance will they exact for their comrades, whose
bones now fertilize Pennsylvania soil, or who
are yet lingering in northern prisons.
AN ADVANCE AGAINST RICHMOND EXPECTED THIS
wEEH-THE SIXTH CORPS WITH GRANT,
From me Richmond Sentinel Decsm5er7.
The indications are that, before this week
closes, Grant will make another advance against
Richmond. ReinfOrcemeuts In largo numbers
have arrived, principally from Sheridan. A gem
tleman who has been on the Potomac for several
days, reports that Saturday last ten transports
loaded with troops, passed down the river.
Sunday, twenty. one, and on Monday they were
passing all day. The transports were tilled With
troops from the valley. The 9th Corps has un-
dOubtcdly arrived in the James, and before the
week expires, all that can he spared by Sheridan
will have Joined Grant. The enemy has placed
all the negroes in one corps, and sent them to this
side of the river, where, il is probable, the heayi
est attack against our lines will be made.
THE IHCENDIARY PLoT-ANoTHER AND MORE
DECISIVE ATTEMPT DEMAEDED--oALL FOR A
MEETING oP THE GREAT BRoTHERHOoD.
The following interesting advertisements appears
in the columns Of the Richmond Why Of De-
| Cember -
To ALI WHOM IT MAY CoNoERN.--The failure
| of our employees to do their work recently with
skin, in the city of New York, makes it necessary
| for the Brotherhood to meet and concert mea-
sures for a more decisive execution Of the great
| retaliatory duty they have taken upon themselves
| at this juncure.
Our own homes have been destroyed in viola
| ton Of all the rules Of war, and we must make
our ruthless enemy feel the weight Of our justly
aroused vengeance in the very centres Of his re-
sources and wealth. We can do lido it eaectu
| ally.
You are therefore ordered to meet In this city,
by delegates from our several associations in Vir
| ginia, North and South Carolina et o'clock on
| the evening of the 10th instant, for business.
By order Of the GRBAT BROTHER.
PERSONAL.
/ From he Richmond Sentinel, December T.
General Toombs, OF Georgia, is now acting as
| chief Of staff TO General Gustavus w. Smith,
| commander Of the Georgia State troops.