Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-07-25
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rvpou THIS MORNINGS DAILY OLD PIUTE
proD..aI. for Peace.

lincoln to act IN tne Iuattei' Ahe
sioners propose restoration OF the Union
mon This basis: First-Al negroes that
have been actually freed by war to be secured
such freedom forever 'Seeond-AN negroes
atpresent held as slaves, to remain so; Third
The war debts of both parties to be paid by
the United States Fourth-The old doctrine
of States Rights to be recognized in the re-
construction Of the Union. These PROPOSE
tons were laid before Mr.. Lincoln by Mr..
Greeley, and the President telegraphed at
once to Mr.. Greeley the terms on which he
would propose a settlement and reconstruc-
ton, to wit: Full and complete restoration
of the Union in all its territorial integrity
abandonment of slavery in the seeded States,
under conditions that should, while respecting
the property and right of loyal men, afford
ample security against another war in the
interest of slavery. After considerable cor
respondence between the parties, it was con-
Guided to report the whole matter back to the
two Governments for reconsideration.
The Heraids Niagara Falls dispatch says
Mr.. Greedy, accompanied by Mr.. Hay, private
secretary Of Mr.. Lincoln, had an interview
with George Sanders and others, claiming to
be Commissioners from the rebel Govern
me1it, who wanted to visit Washington, and
upon receiving statement Of terms upon
which such visit might be made, they were
accepted. The dispatch says the statement
Of propositions published in the papers OF
Tuesday, are repudiated. ..-..- ......
A Washington special says Col. Jacques,
OF the Seventy-third Illinois Volunteers, and
Edmund Kirk, BY permission Of the President
recently visited jeff. Davis at Richmond, and
had an interview with him on the state OF the
country. The dispatch says they were kindly
received, but nothing of the result OF the in
terview can be divulged. .... -.- ...
The Philadelphia Inquirer's correspondent
says of Col. jacques and Edmund Kirk visit
to Richmond, that it is generally understood
that the object was a restoration of peace.
Col. Jacques, with whom the idea originated,
proposed year ago to visit Richmond, and
gained permission TO pass our lines, but got
no further than Petersburg. He reports
that our prisoners on Belle Isle are comfort
ably cared for.
The Tribune's headquarters correspondent,
on the 18th, says; Deserters report that the
rebels intended TO make an attack the day
before, cut, from some cause, itwas deferred.
Deserters are continually coming into our
lines, singly and by couples. They have dole
full stories to tell. ...
Gen. Martindale has been assigned to the
command of the Nineteenth Army Corps,
Terry commanding, ..... -. -
A headquarters dispatch Of the 18th, TO
the Tribune, says that new mortar has been
introducing many 2OO-pound shells into Pc
tersburg.
Our Government 10 Make n Formal
Demand on Great Britnin for the
Surrender of Capt. Semmes.
The Herald's Washington special says that
the Secretary of State has determined to
make a formal demand upon the British
Government for the surrender Of Semmes,
recurring that that Government make the
same observance international law that she
has exacted from all other nations. o..
Uufouuded Rumors of Secretary STAN
TOMS Resignation.
The report of Secretary Stanton's resigna-
ton is more prevalent to-day, but is probably
false. ..H.
Pursuit of Rebels by Generals Wright
and Hunter,
The Times Washington special dispatch
SAYS: General Hunter asked to be relieved
only so as not to embarrass General Wright
in his pursuit of rebels. There is no neces-
sity for it, however, and the pursuit Of the
enemy is being carried on by our forces I'M
der Generals Wright and Hunter with great
vigor, and with every promise of large sue
cess, They are going on parallel lines, and
the rebel trains flying FROM One column or
party is certain to fan into the hands of our
troops.
Rut Few Rebels North of the Kappa.
hammock. 49,
The Tribune's Washington special dis
patch says that only few rebels are on this
side of the Rappahannock. A portion Of
the rebel force had succeeded in reaching
Staunton, with the greater part Of their plum
der. I... ....
The steamer Fulton, from Hilton Head,
the 18th instant, has arrived, bringing rebel
officers, who have been placed in buildings at
Cummings Point. Charleston is being Wig
orously shelled. Sumter Is being subjected
to a very heavy FIRE from Morris Island. All
our troops have returned from recent ex-
petition. The refugees report that Union
prisoners in Charleston are treated with great
inhumanity. '.I .
Prepnratisnstq Capture Rebel Plum
The Commercials Washington special dis.
patch says A disposition has been made Of
troops to prevent rebel invaders, now on
their way to Richmond, from reaching that
city without the capture Of large portion of
their plumber. ..... ...... . .t..1
Matters about Atlanta, Ga.
% WARRINGTON, July 2O.-Latest informa.
ton from General Sherman is that that the
enemy was taken completely by surprise in
his crossing Chattahoochee, and the cavalry
were at once sent to operate on the railroad
east of Decatur, Ca, to cut off communica-
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venting the removal Of stores to the latter
place and sending of reinforcements to john
ston. Our maia armyis within ten or twelve
miles Of Atlanta, and all operations are pro-
crossing fayorably. General Bragg had ar
rived at Atlanta, and would, It was supposed,
exercise personal supervision oyer the move
ments OF the rebel army. II is believed that
Sherman has, by this time, dispatched large
body of cavalry to Macon to release numer-
Gus Union prisoners confined there.
sk An Assault and Repulse.
The Republican says that the Government
received dispatch from Sherman this morn
ing, announcing that the enemy had assault
ed the Union lines three times yesterday,
and were repulsea each time with but little
loss to US. Most of our men fought behind
earthworks, and suffered but small loss.
The enemy suffered severely. D..
Breckinridge Repulsed.
General Hunter has forwarded dispatch
received from Ayerill, pear WINCHESTER, da-
ted the both, which says Breckenridge divided
his force at Barrysville. Last night he sent
Early to Winchester, and was taking his
other divisions towards MillwoDds. He at
tackled and defeated Early to day in front Of
Winchester, killing and wounding over three
hundred of his officers and men, capturing
four cannons, several hundred small arms,
and about two hundred prisoners. General
Lilly is in our hands, seriously wounded.
The enemy's loss in officers is heavy. Pris-
oners report their force to have been 1000
strong, '.--... ..rr...t .....,
Continued Pursuit Of Rebel Invaders
by General Crook, 1904
HARBIsBuRG, July co. Dispatches re-
ceived here last night indicate that our forces
continue the pursuit Of the rebels who re-
Gently invaded Maryland, and are re-captur-
ing large amounts Of plumber.
General Crook, on Monday last, overlook
portion of the enemy at Smokers Gap,
when sharp engagement took place. The
rebels fought with desperation, but General