Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-06-11
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TFRoM THIS MoRNING's UNIoN.1
Mass Meeting In Baltimore Nomination
of Abraham Lincoln md Andy johnson
for the Removal pf the Dead and Wounds
ed between the Opposing Forces in fir-


acknowledgements OF Truce
for the Removal pr the Dead and W Ound-
ed between the Opposing Forces IN tIr-
ginia-MOvcments Of the Filth Corps.
BALTIMORE, June S.-A mass meeting was held
tonight in Monument Square. The Mayor of
the city presided. Resolutions were adopted,
cordially endorsing and ratifyinS the nomination
of Lincoln and johnson, and commencing the
same to the loyal voters throughout the country.
WASHINGTON, June s-The bill to amend an
Act to confirm certain land claims in New Mexico,
has passed the Senate.
The bill providing for the execution of treaties
with foreign nations, and respecting Consular jul
risdiction over crews of foreign vessels in our
ports, was also passed.
Powell moved TO take up the bill prohibiting
military interference in elections. Rejected.
In the House, the consideration of the Niagara
Falls Ship Canal Bill was postponed till the Sec
ond Tuesday in December.
HEADQUARTERs AREY OF THE POTOMAC, June
sth-Under flag of truce last evening the dead
and wounded between the opposing lines were
brought in. Very few wounded wcro found at
some points, while at others quite number were
found A portion of the Fifth Corps is reported
Is having arrived at u point on the Chickahominy
near Bottoms Bridge. Considerable firing was
heard in that direction yesterday afternoon.
Hunter starts OH an Expedition with Ten
Days RntiOns and AmmuniiiOn-Hc mr.
rives nj HarrisOnburS VITA Liitle Fight
Ing.
MEM ORh, June "a
saws of Hunters advance immediately on as
Stunning command, he issued AL order for instant
preparations 10 move. Each knapsack was to
move. Each knapSack was to have one hundred
rounds Of ammunition, four pounds of hard
bread enough to last ten days., ten rations of
coffee, sugar and salt one pair of shoes. and
nothing else. Cattle, sheep hogs, and if neees-
sary horses and mules were to be slaughtered for
food. Under these orders the little army set out
on au expedition TO perform its part OF Grants
combinations. II was not only TO march, but
fight, if II fight could be found. 1t appears that
Sigel on the 7th of June, sent out party of four
hundred New York and Pennsylvania cavalry to
overtake a maraudng party under General Nc
Neal, and when the enemy were met at Moor
field fight ensued our troops driving the rebels
They We're reinforced however, and came back
1900 strong. Charges were made by both par
ties The last one the rebels fell back, but il was
deemed useless TO contend against such unequal
numbers and our troops retreated finally, reach.
ing Romney and Springfield after being obliged
to destroy the whole of their train. When Hun
ter started the rebels attempted TO check his all
vance by making stand Ut a creek near Har-
risonburg. The rebels, however were driven
back and our troops moved to HarrisOnburg.
Account of Shcrman's Battle near Dallas,
Cattle Battle of New Hope won by
Hard Fighting.
A correspondent says Of Sherman's battle
near Dallas. on the 25th, the rebels in
occupied by Stcvenson's division of Woods
corps Geary'I division, which was in advance,
pressed after them. up to the rebel works and
were met by whitening fire of grape, canister
and musketry. Then Buttertield's division swung
around on their left. Williams had now fallen
into line of battle and general charge was made
on the rebel line, which was received with q
shower of bullets. The Twentieth corps was
badly pressed, and staggered back beneath the
destructive fire. The Fourth corps now camo up,
but darkness stopped the combat.
The victory at New Hope on the 2Tth was won
by hard fighting and severe losses.
Steamer Berkshire Destroyed by Fire on
the Hudson River-EOrty Lives Lost
Lee Reported south of the Chickuhominy
Regular siege Operations Commenced
Butler Expected to make IL Forward
Movement.
The steamer Berkshire was destroyed last
night on the Hudson, eight miles below Hudson.
IL is stated thar nearly forty persons perishcd.-
Hudson, New York telegram says the steam
boat Berkshire had $50 passengers aboard. The
fire was discovered when the vessel was two
miles above Hyde Park, at 10 o'clock in the
evening. A strong south wind blew the flames
aft, preventing the passengers from going TOR
ward. The pilot Immediately headed the boat
for the shore, where she grounded in four feet of
water, and burned TO the waters edge. No names
of the lost yet learned.
A special dispatch to the Times says IN officer
from Grant reports that Lee has Withdrawn TO
the south side of the Chckahominy, but the fact
is doubtful.
The Tribune's correspondent near the Cbicka.
hominy on the 9Th says: At this moment we are
occupied in regular siege operations Parallels
and mines progressing rapidly.
The Commercials Fortress Monroe correspon
dent says: Indications from Buffers command
ale thai u forward movement will soon take
place.
q. S. steamer Water Witch Captured by
the RebelS-PrcparatiOns Made TO Re-
capture or Destroy Her - Coniiscatcd
Bill Rejected- Rebels in Kentucky In
Considerable FOrce-GOld 81 IL.
PHILADELPHIA June "a report has been re-
ceived OF the capture, on the ID, OF the U. ).
steamer Water Witch, in Ossabon Sound, Geor-
gia, by eight armed boats from the rebel Fort
McAllister. Only one of the crew escaped. lie
says a desperate resistance was made by the otli'
GERS and crew, till Overpowered by superior mum.
bers. An expedition has been fitted out at Port
ROYAL, 10 20 down and endeavor 20 re'capture or
destroy her. She carried five guns, and was con-
sidered very fast
WASHINGTON, June 6-The u. S. Court yes.
terday passed DEGREES in fourteen cases presented
under the COnfiscation Act Of July IL, 1862 or
derius sale after advertisement Of all right and
title in estates of respective owners, Tor, and
during their natural housekeeping in cases
where property was personal, III which cases for
fixture is absolute. Among the cases are those of
Governor Letcher, of Virginia, Trusten Polk,
Macgown. Smithson, and other prominent rebels.
The Bankrupt Bill was rejected in House to-
day, by O. TO Is.
CIScISSATI, June 9-The rebels are near Fal-
mouth, on the Kentucky Central Railroad, and at
Williamstown. on the pike, thirty miles from Gin
cinnati A large rebel force is reported twelve
miles east of Lexington, and another approaching
from Richmond, Rebels are also reported be.
tween Grab Orchard and Stanford. They burned
large warehouse and water station at Gym
thiana yesterday. They now occupy Paris, Ger
mantown, Cynthana and WillanstOwu.
Gold opened in New York on the 9th AZ 95,
and closed ut got.