Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-08

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| Severai captured -Fe..eral officers had escaped,
and many refugees were coming into our lines.
! Forrest has twenty-five wagon loads of ammunl-
ton and nine pieces of artillery, two of which
are l0-ib. Parrctts.
LOUISVILLE, 3oth.-Telegraph between Frank
! lin and RoIla was cut last night. Ewing reach
ed Harrison Station and found road cut east
He would attempt to reach Rolla, where McNiel
was Strengthening post, having entire male pop
ulaton at work on fortifcations. Down train
to-day found Iron Mountain railroad obstructed,
but saw nothing of enemy. Condition of AFFAIRS
below DeSoto unknown. Mail agent on South
West Branch railroad has arrived, and reports
Ewing at Harrison's Station Mt 10 o'clock last
night closely pursued by enemy. Fighting is
| going on no particulars. The towns of Cub l
and Bourbon are burning. Escaped prisoners
who arrived at DeSoto to-day report Pilot Knob
still held by rebels. Numbers or intention yet
unknown. Understood that portion of Smith 5
forces start for Franklin, at intersection of Pa
cifc and South West Branch railroad, 40 miles
west of here, tonight.
ST.. JOINS, N. F., 29th-Soronia from South
ampton, 2lst, passed Cape Race this evening
London Times admits capture of Atlanta to be
croSning success of southwestern Army. Reb-
ell loan decii::ed 3 per cent.
DErnoIr, 30th.-Gcrernor General of Canada
has ordered all persons from FEDERAL States VINO
have taken refuge in Canada since the ISL o'
August, 1864, and who are fit for military duty
| to report to Capt Wilkes of Her Majesty's SER
vice for enrolment into military service. All
persons FILLING to comply with this order will be
subjected to summary arrest, fine and imprison-
ment. Refugees and exies seeking protection of
this Government must lend their al to strength
| en- the Government that gives them protection.
WAsHrSGToy, lst.-Ex-Governor Dennison was
sworn into soffice this afternoon, aud entered
upon his duties. Secretary Stanton says there
is report of operations from Richmond and
Petersburg later than telegraph of last night
Following from Sheridan, detailing successful
operations since last report just received llar-
risonburg, Va, 29th.-Early gave up the night
after my last dispatch from Newmarket, and
took to the pass through Browns Gap l kept
up pursuit to Port Republic, destroying 10
wagons and caisons. | sent Torbett who over
took mr. Mt Harrisonburg, to Staunton with Will
sons Division of cavalry and one brigade of
McGill's Torbett entered Stauntou and de-
| stroyed large quantity of rebel property. Then
procee led to Waynesboro, destroying iron bridge
over south branch of Shenandoah. Depot of
Government Tannery and large amount of leath-
er entirely destroyed. He found Turner defend
ed by infantry ana returned by way of Staunton
My impression is that most of Early troops had
left him and FASTENED through mountains to
Charlottesville; that Kershaw's Division came
to his assistance, and think pissed along base
of mountain to Waynesboro. | am getting 80
to 40 prisoners daily who come from mountains
each side to deliver themselves up. From most
reliable accounts Early's army is completely
broken up and dispersed. ker>haw has not
reached Richmond, but was in vicinity of Cor
donsville when he received orders to re-join
Early. Destruction of grain and forage from
here to Staunton will be terrible blow to them
All grain and forage in vicinity of Staunton WAS
retained for use of Early's army all in lower
RI of Vail was oh far
Lees army. Country from here to Staunton
was abundantly supplied with forage and grain
New YORK. lst.-C1mmerciaIs special SAYS
Government has information that invasion of
Missouri was substantially quashed Sherman
has renewed his communication, and has no ap-
prehenson Of lick of supplies. 1t is now posi-
lively stated that Sherman corresponded with
Gov. Brown concerning peace, and that Govern
ment approves Sherman's course in the m utter.
FORTRESS MONROE, lst.-We have additional
particulars regarding action north side of
James river, which has thus fur proved brilliant
success. Works captured are very strong fully
equal to any around Richmond. Birnev's Corps
gained important position menacing Richmond.
Gen. Ord'S wound is slight. Gen. Burnl,am
killed. Litest from army north of James
ports everything highly encouraging. Our forces
are within four or five miles of Richmond, hay
ing driven enemy before them in confusion. We
had about $40 wounded in action. large portion
OF casualties being among colored troops.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToNAC, 29th.-Re-
ports from Buffers Department say 10th aud
18th Corps crossed James river at Deep Bottom
advancing against enemy's works at Chapn's
Farm, taking first line of rihe-rits without re-
sistance. Enemy's strong position at Cnapn's
Bluff was carried by assault. and 300 prisoners
and l6 pieces Of artillery flags &C.. taken
Our troops hold position miles from Richmond
Rebels have been back and forth to-day in ev-
cry direction. one time moving off towards our
left, again returning to Petersburg as if goinr
to Richmond, then appearing at some other point,
and finally going out of sight Deserters say
defeat OF Early caused great depression through
out rebel ranks. Thousands were ready to leave
at first opportunity, having lost all faith in final
success.
3Oth.-This morning there is report that rebels
are evacuating Petersburg
Following additional dispatch has been receiv-
ed from fight at Chapin's Farm Ord's and two
other Divisions rushed towards Richmond Thurs
day morning driving enemy as far as Chapin's
Bluff
One Division (Stannard' 81 took main works,
then swung round inside and in rear of enemys
outer works, and drove them before. While this
was going on heavy reinforcements came from
Richmond, which were also driven back. Dvs-
ion which did this had every Brigade command
err killed or wounded. Works taken were stron-
gest yet encountered. We have a strong posi-
ton Grant will hold it. Heavy firing on our
left is now going on.
New YORK, 2d.-Herald's 10th Corps cores
pondent says in regard to operations of advance
of that Corps upon Richmond 1t broke camp
at 3, ?. NJ, 28th, and by rapid marching crossed
James river at daylight On 10th. Advancing, it
met enemy, and skirmished up roads and across
helds until near Newmarket road. This
cupied by enemy, who was strongly fortified on
nights Advance was obstinately contested
Ooiored troops under Gen. Ferrero were ordered
70 70 carry position, and their charge was one of
me 70, grandest features of operations of the day
lhey never halted or fatered. though their ranks
were sadly thinned as they advanced to the sue
cessful accomplishment Of their task. They mt
enemy In confusion, and sent them rapidly down
came on 6sld during the struggle, and were en-.
Enthusiastically received by troops, when Grant
rode along entire line. The shouts and CHEERING
of the soldiery were beyond example. Tbrse
miles above Newmarket enemy had strong works.
Birney pressed his advantage, and pursued re-
treating rebels so closely that they had not time
to reform Two miles further on enemy had