Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-11-19

nations. DISCUSSION was DTlel, Dul SudI Mics;
of South Carolina, opposed resolution to arm
slaves. Foote has, it is said, decided to await
decision of enemy in question. Decision would
appear in result of Presidential election. If
Lincoln be elected would favor giving President
full power to employ slaves. He was ready to
raise black flag before submission. Bill to raise
more men for rebel army places all males be-
tween IA and "A in army revokes all exemption
authorities. President makes details when nee
essary.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToNAc, l0th.-Ar-
my returns nearly all in. Pennsylvania troops
give 1870 majority for Lincoln. Western regi-
ments give Lincoln small majority. Total vote
of combined armies before Richmond and Peters
burg gives Lincoln 900 majority.
New YORK, llth.--Richmond Sentinel, 9th,
says there is a large feet of iron-clads- in James
river, below Dutch Gap. Union soldiers not
yet making any preparation for Winter quarters.
1t is rumored that Grant contemplates move on
Wilmington ria Weldon railroad
HeraIds New Orleans correspondent says gun
boats are watching mouth of Red River for three
very formidable rams which are expected to
come down soon as water rises sufficiently
jeff Davis currency has been mostly set aside
by Texan rebels Only gold and silver are being
accepted
Gunboat5 shell Mobile three hours daily.
CHATTANOOGA, l2th.-Arrival from front re-
port that on 7th, day and night, rebels attacked
our picl.cts south Of Atlanta, but subsequently,
fell tack
Election On 8th quiet, and resulted large
" in favor of Lincoln
On afternoon of 9th enemy made attack on At
lanta, throwing shells as far as Rolling Mills
Most desperate attack was made on Southern
roads Enemy's artillery was within one hun
dred yards Of our mortars. Their infantry and
dsmounted cavalry within 200 yards of our
men. when latter assaulted, and enemy was
quickly routed, with no loss to our side. Enc
my was quickly routedf with no loss to our side.
Enemy finally retreated towards Macon Our
army is in excellent spirits, and well supplied
with rations.
WAsHIyGroS, llth.-star says Sherman's ar
my has been heavily reinforced and otherwise
strengthened. All dismounted cavalry have
been re-mountci. Thomas has also been rein
creed sufficiently to insure US that Hood can do
damage of consequence to Tennessee or Ken
lucky. Sherman IS operating with five corps on
different bodi5 of Hoods rear, and is already
between him and his only chance of retreat south,
when he sees the necessity of 50 doing
ClscIvSArI. l2th.-Ga Nashville dispatch
denies reported evacuation and burning of At
lanta, and destruction of Chattanooga railroad.
WAsHiyGroy l2th.-A gentleman from Shen-
andoah Valley to-day states that large portion
Of Sherilan.s army is ut Winchester. while enc
my is at Newmarket receiving reintorcemon.s.-
No active military movements recently.
New YORK, l2th.-Hera,ds special SAYS infor-
nation has been received that rebel army in
Shenandoah has been reinforced, and preparing
to flank position of Sheridan in order to threat
en- Pennsylvania and Maryland Sheridan is
prepared for them, having on eth given march
ing ordrs to army, which Is in finest and most
effective condition
Dispatch from front represents that rebels some
days ago were in force st Staunton. with inten
ton to move our lines Mt once Forty moro
of Moseby guerrillas, disguised in our uniform,
yesterday attacked and captured snail train near
CharcStown, belonging to Sheridan army.
From Little Rock we learn OF capture on 23d
of October, after fight of four hours. Of rebe!
train of 50 wagons and 200 horses sent ahead by
Price
Late Richmond papers contain proceedings Of
rebel Congress. Judiciary Committee directed
to enquire into expedicncy of requiring citizens
liable to military duty. absent from the country,
not on public business to return and assist de-
fence Of Confederaev on pain Of confscation of
property and disfrancAisemcnt after war is over.
or other adequate penalty. Augusta papers say
Washington. North Carolina. has been evacuated
by rebels
Herald's Matanloras letter. October 27th. saws:
CoTtinas having become an Imperalst has been
sent on expedition after his brother, command
ing band of guerrillas. Juarez is at chihuahua
with 200 troops. Latter place said to be forti-
flying with determination Of standing siege.
Al recent pu6lc dinner at Matamoras one Of
Naximilian's officers gave toast Of the union of
the Southern Confederscy and Mexico, which
was received with applause, and performance by
Band OF the . Bonnie Blue Flag Gold in New
York on 10th, 23l on 18th, 2440, 245
4 TrhK1sH Love ArrAIp-The modern laws
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