Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-11-14
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Latest Dispatches!
Particulars Of the Capture of the
PIoridu.

t;ser has an account of the capture OF the
nitrate Florida by the WaChusett. in Bahia
Harbor, Brazil. The privateer was cut
out and carried off from the midst OF the
Brazilian fleet. The Wachusctt steamed
down the bay with her prize in tow and
was fired on from the Fort St. MarcelIus'
and pursued by three Brazilian men-of'
war which were left behind.
The Herald thinks the capture clearly
illegal, being a breach of the law OF ma
tons. which just now more than most
powers we are interested in upholding.
Moro about the Capture OF Plymouth
New York, Nov. ll.-The captain OF
the transport Relief, which arrived at For
tress Monroe on Tuesday last, the Sth, re-
ports that On Monday, the 18th, he saw
large vessel on fire off Cape Hatteras.
Further particulars of the capture by the
national vessels of Plymouth, y. c., on
the 4th, show that the town was entirely
destroyed by the Smelling of the fleet. The
place is still held by our gunboats, there
being no troops there. The yellow fever
has disappeared at Ncwbern, n. c.
Latest from the Shenandoah Valley.
The HeralHs correspondent says Of the
movements of the rebels in the valley to
the right of sheridan's position: 1t is
now thought they were designed princi.
pally to procure cattle and other supplies,
of which they stand much in need, and
not for the purpose of attempting to flank
the Union army
General Powelrs division of cavalry
started on an important Reconnaissance on
Monday last, the 18th, but had not returned
at the date of the latest dispatches.
An expedition sent out few days ago
ascertained that the rebels still occupy
their intrenchcd works, and remain in
considerable force in the vicinity of Mil
ford. Their arrangements for a rad in
West Virginia on election day were COM
pletely frustrated by movement of Gen.
Kelley toward Moorfield. Capt. Badger,
of Gen. Powell's staff, and eleven other
prisoners captured by Moscby, succeeded
few nights ago in taking their guard
and making their escape.
Jeff. Davis Message The Rebel
Debt, eIc.-Thr kirhmond Papers
find Fault will, SEE
New York, November IL. - Some
Richmond papers comment severely on
Jeff. Davis message, charging him with
obscurity in those portions referring to
arming the slaves and the proposed inter-
ference with the press. The public rebel
debt stands at $l,l41S7O,2O without in
Guiding the foreign and army debts.
Davis pronounces Sherman, Grant and
Banks all failures, and declares that At
lanta and Richmond are not vital points,
and that the fall of Richmond, Whining
ton, Charleston, Savannah and Mobile
would not conquer the Conlederacy. The
independence of the ConfedeFacy alone
will secure peace.
Little Macs RCsiSnnticm Confirmed.
New York, Nov. 1.-THE CONNER
cidFs special dispatch insists that McClel-
Ian has resigned his commission in the
army, and that his resignation was read at
the War Department yesterday.
Matters in Tcnnrsaec-A Rebel R0ut.
NASHVILLE, Nov. l0.-General Gi!lem
has utterly routed the rebels in East Ten
them in great confusion
forty-four miles. His advance is ninety
miles cast of Knoxville. The rebels are
at Bristol, Va. The reports concerning
the destruction of Government property
on land at Johnsonvi vile, Tennessee, were
greatly exaggerated. No apprehension is
entertained in regard to its safety. The
destruction of Government and private
property on the river is complete, involv-
ing immense loss. Our entire railroad and
telegraph communications are complete
and secure,
Startling Movements Expected.
Hoods exact Whereabouts are known
to the authorities. The Union moves will
he developed in proper time, and will
electrify the country.
The Presidents gc-RumOred
Change in the Cabinet.
New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE Commercials
dispatch says the President has already
commenced the preparation of his mess
age. An abstract of the reports of the
various bureaus has been furnished him.
Nothing has transpired respecting the
views it will express. 1t is understood
the President will recommend the enact
ment of law abolshing slavery every
where in the United States, Immediately
and forever.
Its rumored that there will be change
in the Cabinet before the next session of
Congress. If Fesscnden is reelected to
the Senate new Secretary of the Treas.
ury must be selected, and possibly other
changes will he made.
The Rebel Congress.
New York, Nov. 1.-The session OF
the rebel Congress commenced on Mon
day, November 9TH. Sixty-two members
were present. In the House, bills to
raise additional troops for the rebel army,
and to abolish promotion by seniority and
make merit the basis, were referred to the
military committee. 4 resolution offered
by Murray, Of Tennessee, declaring that
the Confederate States will give neither
aid nor sympathy to the establishment of
monarchy in Mexico, was referred to the
committee on foreign affairs. Swan, Of
Tennessee, offered resolution declaring
that no exigency exists or is likely to
occur requiring the placing of negroes in
the army. He also introduced a resolu-
ton to recall all Commissioners from for
eign nations. Discussion upon the reso-
luton was brief but sharp.
Niles, of South Carolina, opposed the