Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-07-20
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SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 rHE COLD HILl DArLr NEWS


nandoah Valley-Lnter rom mead
quarters On James River.
New YORK, July l9th.-The Tribune's
special dispatch, says, that on Sunday
evening our forces were seven miles be-
yond Strasburg, Va, in pursuit of rebels
who We're making rapid time up Shenan-
doah Valley toward Staunton. a num-
Der of stragglers We're captured by our
cavalry and sent to the rear. Heavy mr.
ing was heard on Sunday 18th, at Great
Falls in the direction of Edwards Ferry,
supposed to be collision between our
advance and the rebel rear.
NEW YORK, July l9th.-The Heralds
James River correspondent, under date,
July 18th SAYS, the rebels shelled Gen. K.
B. Fosters Headquarters at Steep Bot
tom that day for over an hour. The
range was so accurate that Headquarters
were moved several times. A number of
shells went through the Generals tent
They also opened fire on the Gunboat
and the Pontoon brigade. The Gunboat
returned the fire, and soon silenced the
battery. Grant was having an interview
with Foster when the shelling took place.
Rebel kilograms from AtlanIa-PO-
sition Of Sherman's Forces ON the
13th-Rebel Accounts Of Sheridnn's
Movements.
FORTRESS MONROE, July 49, Rich
mond papers contain the following tele-
grams: ATLANTA, July l2-The enemy is
in position on the north side of the Chat
tahoochie. There is some firing between
sharpshooters, with occasional artillery
firing. without much damage" "Atlan-
ia, July l3-The enemy is re-crossing on
the right, near Roseville A portion Of
the Yankee army is on the south side Of
the river. Sherman's headquarters are at
Vining Station"
New York. July l9.-The Richmond
Wing of July 10th, says Sheridan. with
two brigades of cavalry, is moving toward
Portsmouth. Some think they are going
toward North Carolina, and Others that
rhev will embark at Portsmouth for Mary
land.
Richmond papers of the 10th are ex-
ceedingly jubilant over the capture of
Baltimore, Washington and New Orleans.
The Rebels Capture BrownsbOrO,
Tenn, and attack Huntsville, Ala.
Rebel Accounts from Slocum's
Expedition.
LouIsv1LLg, July l7th.-The Journal
is advised that early on Saturday morn
ing. 18th, large rebel force said to be
under command of Forrest, captured the
Stockade at Brownsboro, on Memphis and
Charleston Railroad. Most Of the garri-
son escaped. The rebels then moved on
Huntsville, Alabama, and after sharp
skirmish drove in the Federal pickets.-
Our troops number 5000 and are strong
ly fortified. The rebel force is estimated
from 5000 to 10000. Additional troops
are being sent to Huntsville.
CAIRO, July lsth.-An accounts from
General Slocum's expedition in Missis-
sippi, yet received, are very meagre. The
rebels claim to have gained decided ad-
vantage, and say the road for miles on
the line of the Federal retreat was strewn
with dead negroes, horses and arms.
Expedition of the Marine Brigade
fColored)-Later from Gen. Slocum
Ocean Expedition from New Or
leans-Its Probable Destination.
The Natehez Courier says the Marine
Brigade of Colored Regiments from Vicks-
burg, July l4th, landed at Rodney, and
proceeded into the country. Thirteen
miles out, one of their accommodating par
ties was ambushed, and several killed and
wounded. After severe skirmish they
fell back to the main body, the rebels fol-
lowing. A fight ensued, lasting nearly
all day. The rebels were finally driven
OF, and the Federals returned to the boats.
Our loss was about 100 killed and
wounded. The rebel force consisted of
FIVE brigades of cavalry and one Of in
fantry.
MEMPHIS, July l7th.-Vicksburg dates
of the 18th say General Slocum has been
reinforced, and is again marching for the
interior of Mississippi.
ST. LOUIS, July l9th.-The Union pub
fishes an extract from private letter,
dated New Orleans 18th, which says
5000 men would start from that city on
ocean steamers on that day, taking fifteen
days rations and ammunition. There is
now large number of gunboats on Lake
Ponchartrain, and more vessels have been
added to the feet off Mobile. Some think
this expedition is intended to capture
Mobile, so as to command the Alabama
river, and establisha base of supplies for
Sherman at Selma, Alabama, while others
believe the troops are destined for Fortress
Monroe.