Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-16
EASTERN TELEGRAPH
rPRoN THE VIRGINIA DAILY UNION
From the Army of the James-sue-
cessfuI ReconnoissRnce - Demon
hlrnfio ON the Weldon Railroad.


From the Army of the James-sue-
ceSsfuI Reconn0issRnce - Demon
strnti0n on the WeldOn Railroad.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Dec. 9.-Another reconnaissance was made
this morning along the Waugh road toward
Hacther's Run by considerable force under
General Miles. The enemy's yedettes were
driven across the run, where sharp fire was
opened on our advance from breastworks on
the opposite side. After some skirmishing,
charge was made which resulted in the en-
envy being driven out. Our men took their
position in the captured works-skirmisher
being thrown out to protect each work. A
little after, report was received that the en-
envy were moving up and across the run half
mile west of the road, with the evident in
tention Of attacking our right flank. Gen.
Miles at once disposed his forces to meet
them. The enemy, however, failed to come
up, and it is supposed they fell back to a
stronger position at Armstrong Mill, one
mile IN the rear.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 9th says:
The latest information from the enemy on
the Weldon Railroad is that they were still
moving towards Weldon. They were proyi-
ded for long march, or at all events for
long absence. It is useless to speculate on
their plans, which will be fully known in q
day or two. The probable primary object OF
the move was to occupy the road and SO IN
Jure or prevent our sending reinforcements
to our forces operating against Sherman.
Gen. Fosters Demonstration nKRinst
the Enemy in South Carolina.
New YORK, Dec. l2.-The Richmond Dis
patch says: The only news from the far
South yesterday was that Foster was renew
ing demonstrations against the Savannah
and Charleston railroad, thereby seeking to
divert attention on the part of our troops
from Sherman.
New YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Petersburg Ex-
aminer says the expedition Of the enemy, re-
ported yesterday morning at Pocotaglio, some
twenty miles distant south, is still in motion.
Destination unknown, save probably at head
quarters. This column is said to embrace a
large force of infantry, with plenty Of artil-
lery, but only q small force of cavalry.
sherman Passes IIillen en- route for
Savannah-Reporte Fight Mt POGO
taIiKO.
The Richmond Examiner Of the 9th says
Sherman is reported to have reached point
half way between Millen and Savannah.
The Charleston Mercury Of the 9Th says
that on the morning Of the ID inst. Sher-
mans main body broke up camp at Louis.
vile, Ca, marched down the Central Rail-
the Fourteenth and Twentieth Corps
which formed his left wing being in advance.
Before nightfall the greater portion Of the
Yankee column had passed through Millen
in the direction of Savannah. No later news
Of its whereabouts.
The Mercury of the same date says that
passengers who arrived on Sunday evening
report fight going on somewhere near POGO
taiigo as they passed that point, but no def
mite details in regard to the result OF the re-
ported action could be gathered.
Hhermnn-Pirate semmes s. Steamer
Seized by Rebels.
NEW YORK, Dec. PA special to the
Tribune of the 18th says: Charleston papers
of the 9th announce that Sherman on the
9th was marching in the direction of Savan-
nah.
CAIRo, Dec. l2.-New Orleans advices Of
the 9Th state that pirate Semmes had arrived
Mt Matamoras from Richmond. The steamer
Orlzaba, which left the Southwest Pass
month since for Matamoras and put into
Matagorda in distress, was seized by the Con-
federates and sold.
BenureEard's Movement-MessnEe Of
Gov. smith, of VirRinia-EIchRnR
Carolina LeEislature:
ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 1.-THE Republican s
Cairo special says: Considerable excitement
existed in Memphis on the 9th over report
that Beauregard was marching on Fort Pill
low with large force and heavy guns. 1t
IS supposed they will be used to blockade the
river.
The rebel papers contain a message from
Governor Smith, Of Virginia. He recon-
mends the repeal Of the State law which ex.
empts certain citizens from CONSUMPTION, and
says he is utterly at loss to understand why
these men should not be swept into the army
as we'll as others. He also expresses him
self in favor Of arming the slaves, and thinks
the Legislature should pass some Act to reg
ulate the price of the necessaries Of life. -
The exchange of prisoners, which was bro
ken off at Savannah shor: time ago, is now
progressing rapidly in Charleston Rarbor.
Bombardment Of the city Of Charleston was
temporarily suspended on the 4th, and will
not be resumed until the exchange is conclu-
ded. 1t is expected that three weeks will be
required to complete the exchange.
Resolutions were introduced into the North
Carolina Legislature for the election Of five
Commissioners from each State, to negotiate
peace with the United States.