The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1864-11-12

of forging soldiers votes, has made full
confession. He admits the forging of 8
large number, and gives the names Of par.
ties who assisted him. Several prominent
persons are, said to be implicated, but theil
names are not given M u,- ,,r.J.,sT
tnd' slss RgtnE Louisville, Oct. 9th.
Forrest il reported to be threatening Pa-
ducah with 4 large force. Our military
circles are On the alert for its defence
| .u% .f,lt c,,or;dsrylSt. Louis, Oct. %.
. Dispatches from Pleasarton give the fol-
, lowing information in regard to the opera
| tions against Price. He marched 92jmile.
in two days, and, fought the last 80 miles.
He has a force of less than 1000, while
Prices is fully $4,000. Price has but one
gun left, and no communication, having
blown up, his train he also burned 400
wagons, to save them from capture. We
have 1000 prisoners and several thousand
stand of arms, with Pagan reported as kill
ed. PRICES army is completely disorgan-
lzed, and is fleeing in all directions. ~
q. =. '"'" .@9777 New York, Oct. %.
Orleans dates to the ed are received. A
Dill had been introduced in the Louisiana
Legislature for the loan Of amillion Of dol
lars in order to enroll in the Louisiana Mi
iltla, all persons, Except rebel deserters, J
liable. 't' . .'''1 -, "770i 20 - -
A member Of the Alabama Legislature
introduced resolution Offering conciliatory
terms to the Federals and demanding a
cessation of the war. It caused much, dis
cussion in the Legislature, which adjourn
ed after refusing to accede to the Governors
call for aid to strengthen the defencss Of
the State. ivIr| stH'.l "0o',. - ~ -
Hayti dates of the 1st says Geffard is
sued proclamation in which he saws, that
though three instructions have broken out
within the past four months, now all are
subdued, and order is completely restored.
The steamer North Star broag ght half a
million of gold, and Panama dates to the
18th inst. Advices from Central America
contain no news of interest. The FIRST at
tempt to collect tonnage duty of SO cents
was resisted, and sailing papers were re-
fused by the Panama officers. The Panama
Railroad and Steamship Compahy's steam.
or applied for papers to the United States
Consul, obtained them and went to sea.
The authorities have taken no further steps
IN the matter. '" i7' ,9ttI-. BRIT ri
'..3' I'm. q" ~ Boston, Oct. %. 4
The Governor has appointed Nathan A.
Farwsll to fill the une1pired term of Fas-
sendsn in she Senate.
n,. .@,....'- II New York, Oct. %.
The Tribune's Army of the Potomac spe-
cial dated the 9th, says: This morning the
entire army WAS in motion with six days
rations, etc., for any emergency. The move
ls on the left flank, and on the extreme left
Gregg,s cavalry is swinging round towards
the railroad. -. s., .,,u
The Herald's 5th corps special on tho
10Th, says: The enemy are largely masssd
opposite our left, and are making prspara-
lions to resist any attempt against the south |
side Of the railroad. <1+iT .1~f s
The Richmond Examiner of the 23d sass: |
Fhe enemy are largely massed opposite our |
eft, and are making preparations to resist
my attempt against the South side of the |
,aiiroad. T'GGa &c. yes .'.. U
% The Richmond Examiner of the 23d saws:
Grant is now walled in by four walls of re-
doubts, redans and riHe.pits, with each in
erior line stronger than the one in front of |
t, and most of his artillery posted on the |
nner line. The same paper referring to
Hoods movements, says they are shrouded
n mystery, and displays considerable anx-
ETY.. 'o "...... - l0hI 10 q. ,s.1.o' .aI
.7... ~. "1.| Washington, Oct. %.
Dispatches from Grant inform the De-
,artment that An advance in force for the I
purpose of q reconnoisancewas made yes
erday by Warren and Hancock. In the
'vsning the enemy attacked Hancock, but
vas repulsed. and the parpose being ac-
tho troops from
he advanced position to which they had
'een pushed, to their line of former occu-
'ation. The kilograms of Grant are all the
letails received. ,faar@,. -nH ye- =
os.. ' City Point, Oct. 27-9 p. m.
l have just returned from the crossing of
'oynton Plank Road with Hatcher's creek.
)ur line now extends from its left to Arm
trong's; mill; thence by south bank to
Iatcher's Creek to the point above named, |,
It every point the enemy were found en-
renched. No attack was made during the
ay, further than to drive in his pickets and
avalry inside their main work. Our cas-
alties are light, probably less than 200 in
illed, wounded and missing. The same is
robable with the enemy. We captured 7
oaded teams on their way from Stones
'reek, and from IS to 100 prisoners. On
ur right, Butler extended round well tow
rds the Yorktown road without finding any
oint unguarded. We shall keep our troops
ut where they are until towards noon to-
,orrow, in hopes of inviting an attack. n
.-' (Signed)rs r.t7rIf rols-l GRANT.
,lu0u .ru}tg~rs,7C City Point, Oct. %.
The attack on Gen. Hancock proves to
G decided success. He repulsed the en-
my and retained his position, holding pos
sssion of the field till midnight, when he
commenced withdrawing. Orders had been
iyen for the withdrawal of the Cd corps
efore the attack was made. We lost no
risoners. Our captures for the day on the
outh side, foot up 9l0, and the rebel Gen.
fearing is reported killed, =. ~ .r.> s.-,1+
-ao (Signed} 80 ,5- .- 4 GRANT. |,
Reports from Sherman's department to
'clcck this evening, indicate that the rebel
rmy is, again threatening Tennessee.
here is no reason to, doubt but that Sher-
ian and Thomas will be found prepared for
batpvpr moyament mav take nIacp l