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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

The Alta, of Wednesday, proposes that
the Federal Government should levy an
export tax" upon all the tobacco which
is shipped to foreign ports, and asks
"What is to prevent our Government from
compelling France and England to share
that revenue (which they derive from tobacco
with us" Nothing but the following ex-
tract from Sect. TX, Art. of the Constitu-
ton of the United States -"No tax or duty
shall be laid on articles exported from any
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

GovERSoR."-W have been asked a
number of times who " Governor Beebe ="
is when and where he was Governor
He invariably presents himself on the
platform at Anti Constitution meetings
denounces that instrument because it has
provision compelling parents to give
their children an education, etc. "G Gov
ernor Beebe," if our memory serves us
right, was never a Governor, but merely
Secretary under Sam. NIedary, who was
Governor of Kansas for few months.
The duties performed by "Governor
Beebe were no doubt like other subord
nates-bottle-washer to his superior.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

ANOTHER " STRAW. Union being
unable to find another Anti Constitution
crowd around a rum-mill, betook itse'f
yesterday to a hayward in Silver City.
1t there found thirteen learned political
economists, all of whom after profound
investigation of the proposed Constitution
and deliberate consideration of its prob
able bearings on the future welfare and
prosperity of the country, voted unani-
mously in favor Of remaining under a
Territorial Government! "Out of the
mouths of babes and sueklings cometh
wisdom" and sitting around hayward
is the place to find great political theorists.
All is fish that comes to the Enion's net.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

ABsuRD1TY.-The Onion of this NOR
ming CURLY disposes of our leading article
of last evening, by pronouncing it Sab
surd." After pursuing course that has
brought upon it the scom and odium and
excited the ridicule of the whole commu-
nifty, any one connected with that insttu-
ton. who talks about "ahsurdity," ought
to be taken out into the sage-brush and
bucked and gagged.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

A PoET.-on our first page is something
poetry, we believe, the author calls 1.-THE
production Of local genius. In accordance
with his request, we have printed it; not
rer6atim nor with strict adherence to the
photography Of the manuscript. Neither
had we capitals to spare, sufficient to follow
copy. 1t is rough, and CRATES upon the ten
der and affeetionate heart, to rudely crush
the incipient muse, but il mnst be done. As
the Frenchman said: lis ting mus be put
stop!"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13
Rnoanarons-

The Gold Hill IN. IT, DAILY News has
been enlarged, and is the handsomest paper
in the Territory. Democrdt.
The above is good deal to say Of a paper
only sevents-eight days old, published in
country noted for the number and excellent
appearance of its dailies. We bow in ac-
knowlcdsement Of One compliment.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

RATIFICATION MISUNDERSTANDING in
favor Of the ratification of the Constitution
and Union nominations, will be held at Sill
Friday night, and at Como on Saturday night.
Governor Nye and other speakers viii iad-
dress the meeting at Silver City, and Hon.
Henry Edgerton, Hon. H. G. Worthington,
and others, those at Dayton and Como.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

THE BuRetia is informed upon what ap-
pears to be undoubted authority, that the d.
rectors Of the now famous Santiago mine have
recently had crushed 700 tons of the rock
supposed to be Of average" quality-and
that the gross yield was So per ton.-Marys-
rifle Appeal
We do not know what truth there may be
in the foregoing (the Santiago is in sight Of
our ofiee), but we do know that the mana
gers of this mine pay up their printing bills
as well as any company in Washoe.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

The PIRATE ALABAMA.-There seems to
be considerable alarm in Washington in re-
gard to the present destination Of the Rebel
piratical steamer, Alabama. 1t is under
Stood there that she had directed her course
towards our waters, and may possibly have
the audacity to even venture into the barber
of San Francisco. We are not as well pre-
pared to welcome her here now as we would
have been had carelessness and mismanage-
mcnt not have sunk the Aquila. But yet we
are in position to give her a warm reception.
To be sure, she might steal through the Gate
under cover of dense fog, pass the Forts
and anchor beyond the range of Alcatraz,
and within range OF our city. Though posi-
BILE, such an act of wild temerity is scarcely
probable; yet it is among the possibilities and
our city should not be compelled to run even
an almost chimerical risk Of this character.
Now is the time, II ever, our citizens should
make IN enlightened effort to bring from her
watery bed the monitor Comanche. Yet it
is not so much for San Francisco we fear as
for seaport towns along our coast. San Di-
ego can be destroyed BY the pirate with i'm
punity. So, also, a number of small villages
bordering the ocean between that point and
Monterey. The last named place, and the
hourishing settlements within cannon-shot
Oh us Day, houiu dAi OS al thC MetCy VI thS
guns of the Alabama. The dispatch announc-
ing the pirates new destination, states that
the Navy Department has ordered two or
three men-of-war here to protect us from this
Rebel sea monster; but the Government has
no vessel on this coast capable Of competing
with the Alabama, either in speed or arma-
ment, and our only hope Of capturing or
destroying her would be to turn the new mail
steamer Constitution into vessel Of war
We doubt, however, whether We are provided
with riaed guns of sufficient calibre to render
an engagement at all equal. If we are, it
would perhaps be well to at once take such
steps as will place us in position to put an
end to the destructive career of this famous
pirate. Should she show her face in these
waters, it would be lasting disgrace to
California to permit her ever to leave them.
IS. +. Paper.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

MINIS OF THE UNITED STATES. - The
mints Of the United States have coined since
they commenced operations-a period of less
than seventy years-the large amount OF
eight hundred millions of dollars-about one
fifth Of the whole metallic currency Of the
world. OF this amount, five hundred and
twenty millions of dollars were derived from
the mines Of the United States.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

THE heaviest treasure shipment, by any
one steamer since 1852, was made BY the
Golden Age on January 4th. The whole
amount foots up at 81, 797 ,792. A large por-
ton Of this shipment consists Of silver bars
sent TO Europe for coinage.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

EcL1psEs. - According to the almanacs
there will be an almost total eclipse Of the
sun on the 9Th Of May next-yisible through
out this State. There will also be nm eclipse
of the sun on the 30th OF October next, but
it will not be visible in thisPart Of the world.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13
why we Receive no Overland Mail.
Territorial Legislature.

The Legislature assembled yesterday noon
at Carson.
In the House Of Representatives, the fol-
lowing members answered to their names:
McSsrs. Barclay, Drumfeld, Calder, Clag-
gett, Curley, Dixon, Elliott, Fisher, Giles
pie, Cove, Heaton, Hess, Hunter, Jones,
Mcdonald, Nelson, Simmons, Stewart, Ten
nant, Trask, Ungar-2l.
The absentees we're: Messrs. Babcock,
Dean, Gray, Phillips, Requa-5.
After which Rev. A. F. White offered up a
prayer.
The following temporary organization was
effected: Speaker, Mr.. Fisher, of DOuglas ;
Clerk, w. E. Allen; Assistant Clerk, c. NJ.
Gregory; Sergeant-at-Arms, Thomas Car
son Page, Wellington Stewart.
The Council was permanently organized as
follows:
President, G. D. Hall, Of ormsby; Secre-
tary, P. q. Clark, of Lander; Assistant Sec
rotary, A. Whitford; Engrossing Clerk, Al
fred Sayre; Enrolling Clerk, Mr.. Smith ;
Sergeant-at,Arms, H. Carpenter; Messenger,
D. r. Hawkins; Page, Henry Lewis.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The House met at 2 o'clock.
Absent-Babcock, Gray and Requa.
The Committee on Credentials reported.
Report adopted.
Judge Wright administered the oath to
members.
In the permanent organization, Heaton,
Simmons and Gillespie we're nominated for
Speaker. Six ballots were taken without a
choice, when recess for half an hour was
taken, and the balloting resumed. A. ].
Simmons was chosen Speaker on the tenth
ballot, U. E. Allen, Chief Clerk C. NJ. Greg
DRY, Assistant Clerk; Thomas Carson, Ser
geant-at-Arms Charles Carter, Messenger ;
William E. Skeene, Fireman George w.
Richardson, Page; John G. Powell, Enroll
ing Clerk. 80.
A Committee on Rules was appointed, and
the officers sworn in.
A message from the Council announcing
its permanent organization was received.
The Clerk was instructed to inform the
Council and the Governor of the organization
of the House.
A Committee on Joint Rules was appoint
ed, the rules Of last session being adopted
temporarily.
Adjourned till today at 10 AN.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

New ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Gold and
Silver Mining Company, to mine in Desert
District. Capital stock $3.50 700, in 400
shares of $500 each. Trustees, II. NJ. Kun
kle; J. B. Scarce, H. F. Hereford, A. Elem.
ming and j. Ball. San Francisco Gold and
Silver Mining Company, to mine in Desert
District. Capital stock $4,000, in 300
shares of $500 each. Trustees-S. w. VIII
lard, ]. NJ. Taylor and g. W. Blanchard.
Place of business Of both companies, Viz
ginia.
Desert ophir Mining Company, to mine in the
Desert district Churchill county Capital stock
S2s0OO0, in 400 shares Of 500 each. Trustees
]. r. Bunkle, J. B. Scarce, Alexander Fleming,
and J. Ball
Cuba Mining Company, to mime In Gold Hill
district Capital stock Sl20O0O, In 200 shares
of 800 each. Trustees-D, E. .Hof, X, F. Bar
ton and Dennis Lane.
Virginia Gold and Silver Mining Company, TO
mine in Desert district Capital stock S1sO,0OG
in 1900 shares Of 800 each, Trustees-C. Z.
johnson, Thomas Peasley, NJ r. Williams, J. E.
Brokaw and C. II. Light.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

THE late Captain Folsom sleeps in name
less grave at Lone Mountain not one Of the
numerous recipients Of his bounty in past
years being found to raise even single head
stone TO mark the last resting Place,cf one
of San Francisco's pionees.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

MINING AND SCIENTIFIC Press = This
excellent journal comes to US enlarged and
much improved. It contains large amount
Of useful information, and deserves the lib
eral encouragement Of the mining as well as
the agricultural community.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13
Union State Central Committee.
THs Union STATE NOMINATIONS.
E,eetiou-Tuesday, January 10, 1864

AAAN~AAS~-
For Member of Congress,
J. B. WINTERS, Of Lyon
For Governor,
NJ. n. MITCHELL, of Storey.
For Lieutenant-G Governor,
NJ. S. THOMPSON, Of Humboldt.
For Attorney General,
H. G. wORTHINGT0N, of Lander.
For Supreme Court Judges,
>J.B. HARMON, of Storey;
NJ. d. LARROWE, of Lander;
II. S. MESICK, of Esmeralda-
For Clerk Of Supreme Court,
ALFRED HELM, of Ormsby-
For Secretary of State,
ORION CLEMENS, Of 0rmSby.
For State Treasurer,
W. B. HICKOK, of Lyon
For State Controller,
EDWIN A. SHERMAN, of ESmeralda-
For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
A. F. WHITE, of ormsby.
For State Printer,
G. W. BL0OR, ofStorey.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

Company Notice IL hereby given that in accord.
ance with the laws of Nevada Territory and the
bylaws of the Jackson company, there will be
sold ut O'Clock D. NJ, january "a, 1864. In front
of the Gold Hill Hotel, many shares Of the cap.
ital stock Of the company standing in the follow
ing names us will pay the nnount due for assess.
mcnts together with costs of sale und advertising.
49, Sbdrss d,nohaL
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

NOiicc.-At n meeting OF the Trua-
tees of the Constitution Gold and Silver Mining
Company, held january I'd, 1864, an assessment
of Twenty five Cents per foot, or share on cuch
and every shure of the capital stock Of said Com
pany was levied, payable Immediately, to the
Secretary, at the American City Hotel. Also
that the above Company Ia Incorporated, and
those owning shares in said Company are re-
quested 10 come forward and present their deeds
or other evidence Of title before the 9th inst or
the stock will be issued to the locRtOrS.
by order of the Board of Trustees.
iaI3 Inns l.. T. HEATH Sec'y
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

BENEFIT OF No. Two.-The Marsh Troupe
assisted by Billy O,Neil, win perform at Ma
p,,ire,s Opera House on Thursday Evening,
FOR the benefit Of Young America Engine
Comnany. No. 2, Of Virginia The payment
~ The last instalment due upon their engine
Is the object of the benefit. We hope they
;nay have q sTouseE.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13
WOTJND.

A PoCRET-BOOK CONTAINING NArU.
"A ralixatIou papers, Prcmmisaory Notes, etc,
The owner csn have tho ZANE By calling q this
once fsi
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

GoyERNoR's MEssAGE.-We are indebt-
cd to Billy Wilson for an early copy Of the
Governors Message.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13
MAX LEVY,
w at c h m q Il er and Jeweler,
Main Street, Opposite the Eclipse stable),
GOLD HILL, N. 7.

4 WELL SELECTED STOCK OF DIAMOND
u Jewelry Of all descriptions
Watches, Clocks,
SilverYare Jewelry,
Quartz Jewclry, Cutlery.
Silver-Piated Ware, Fancy Goods,
Always on hand and sold at the lowest priceS
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13
washoe stock and Exchange Board.
Sale. To-Day.

GOLD HILL DIsrMcr.-Ten shares Arizona
at sl3 Guyer 90 daysl; IS shares Golden Horn at
o. 10 shares Jenny Lind at rs 70; ~ SHARES
Tontine at e5 80; 40 shares New Oregon at %
10 Ghares ditto ct o. (sellsr 90 doyE)
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

GLASS BALLOT BoxEs.-We are told that pat
emit glass ballot boxes have been lor to San Fran.
CISCO for use In this county at the coming election
The object IL to prevent "shenanagan.".
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13
LOST,
GINn AT WIG

II Asst EVENING, AT VIRGINIA, CERT.
" hcate Of Deposit on John Grees Of SILVER
City, for one hundred and eighty dcnnrn The
finder, by leaving II at the oiAce Of the Gold NIL
NKWs, WIN be suitably rewarded.
LIZ Payment Of the certificate has been stopped
deot N VIZ THORNBUh6.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

pnnv, Gold Hill District y. T.-0fficc No. Gus
Clay street, Sun Francisco, January 9Th, 1864
Notice Is hereby given that by q resolution mlopt.
ell by tue Board of Trustees Of the Golden
Wedge Silver Mining Company at meeting
held this dav, an assessment of one (SD dollar
per share was levied ON the capital stock of the
Company, payable Immediately. in u. $. gold
coin, to tho Secretary, at the Office Of the Com
pany.
by order of the Board of Trustees.
.,,I3 H. " SHJrERICE Spc'y
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

a pRonssoRY x6fE. 1kNwN IN, IA,
n vor Of Jamrs DAylin, orbeaFeL The 9Wser
By calling at this once, proving property. ~
paving for this Idvtetistmeui, can have his ~
de24 i-.,i ssa-s.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

FOUND.
CERTIFICATES no. IS o, "a and - for az.
Gold md Silver Mining Company, standing IN the
name Of John HolmeA The owner h requested
to call at the ofice Of the DAILY NEws, pay for
this advertisement and take them away.
Gold HILL Dee 10Th H del0 toe
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13
UNION TICKET FOR STOREY COUNTY.

UNION TICKET FOR STOREY COUNTY
For District Judge:
H. o. BE A TTH.
For County Judge:
DAVID NJ. II y y son.
For State Senators:
A, w. BALDWIN,. J. T. GOODMAN,
CHARLES WILSON, II. II. FLAGG.
For Assembly:
A. J. GOULD, L. =. WARDLE.
W. II. DoLLNAS, LEWIS GOODWIN,
JOHN NELSON, WARREN HEAIoN'
JOHN I.EAyTTT, JR-, J. II. {. LIE,
s ID. X. STEWART, CHA& l. TlPPErT'
T. G. TAYLOR, ID. w. BALCH.
FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR'S,
JAMES W. NYE
HENRY EDGERTON.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13
MISCELLANEOUS ADvERTS.
WRIGHT'S
GIFT ENTERTAINMENT.

A IL TICKET HOLDERS IN THIS INsTI-
II tuition will take particular notice that Ma
ruire's Opera House cannot be had for the Draw
ing before FRIDAY, january 18th, at which time
II will POSITIVELY TAKE PLACE Time Of
Drawing, 5 o'clock ?. ". precisely.
E75- If not, the tickets win be redeemed Of 81
each, All prizes must be taken within thirty
DAYS from the drawing. The team will be kept ut
the expense Of the lucky one after the date of
drawing. o
ylreInin, Dec. 81, 1863. ia2 I'd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

H. H. BAILEY, Secretary. |
Gold Hill, Dec. II, 1863 .-.. della I'd
The above sale Ia postponed until FRIDAY,
the 5th day Of February, ut the same hour and
place. II. II. BAILEY,
jaI3td .-...-.a'- Secretary.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13
LOST AND FOUND.
E0mnd.

Found.
AN sINCH NAVY REVOLVER THE
IA owner, by calling on the subscriber on the
Tunnel Road, proving property and paying for
this advertisement can have his pistol.
jail lw u. B. CONNELL
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

MATCHES REPAIRED WITH PARTICU-
w lar attention and warranted
Being In connection with one Of the largest
houses IN San Francisco, am enabled to sell the
above goods at prices az reasonable as the same
can be bought In San Francisco. jaI
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

For District Judge:
H. 0. b F. A TTH.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

Together with the largest aud grnndest col
lection Of rich mud elegant California
and WashoC Jrwulry, smbJas,
Ing superior
Gold and Silver Watches,
Diamond Sots, Musiral lnstTWMenIHsrs
Carries lie visite Stcrroscoprr. @
Photographic Albums Card and
Sewing Tables inlah with Pearl,
With nm endless variety Of tho finest Works Of
Art, and altogether comprising the largest assoTt.
ncnt ever distributed upon the Pacific Coast, grs-
tuitously, among ticket.holdrFH.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

For County Judge:
DAVID NJ. II y y SO n.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

BParticular attention paid to preparing
prescriptions. OH
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-13

A. W. BALDWIN. J. 4. GOODMAN,
CHARLES WILSON, H. II. FLAGG.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1864-09-03

kIaISG ON SvULL CEEEK. Tuesday
the rebels brought u light battery down
to Chimney Point, and for four or five
hours kept up rapid firing. The Oneota
being in the vicinity received one shot,
without doing any damage however. The
Plato was also fired at, but escaped with
out injury.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1864-09-03
md fell into the hands OF the enemy.

and fell into the hands OF the enemy. \
Of officers are missing. Col. Har-
ris effected his escape, but Lieut.. Colonei
Morgan and Major Fox have not been
heard from, although it is known that
they are not or were not in the hands Of
the enemy.
Those who escaped struck into the
swamp and came into Magnolia, and
others are coming in daily. Oar loss will
probably foot up little over hundred.
Under the head of missing in the follow
ing list of casualties are enumerated many
who have subsequently come in, which
considerably reduce the aggregate.
CASUALTIES IN GAINESVILLE AFFAIR-75TH
OHIO MOUNTED INFANTRY.
Commissioned officers wounded, 4
=, >, missing s
Enlisted men killed ........... 3
,, wounded ...... IA
,, missing ...... o6
4rH MASS. CAVALRY, cos AND D.
Commissioned officers missing 3
Enlisted men killed $500. 2
;, wounded ...... 13
>, missing ...... AZ
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1864-09-03

ESCAPE OF REBEL PRISONERS. "A few of
the rebel officers brought to this Depart
ment managed to escape by jumping
overheard from the steamer,Crescent, and
after swimming some eight miles reached
our shores. Two succeeded in crossing
over to Pinkney Island, and arriving to
within short distance of the Rebel lines
they became confused, and worn out by
hunger and fatigue, returned, and gave
themselves up to our pickets. They
were transferred to Seabrook, and sent in
under guard to the Head, from whence
they were carried back to the steamer
Crescent.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1864-09-03
IMP ORTANT FIR 0 N FLORIDA.
ATTACK ON GAINESVILLE.
DESTRUCTION or REBEL PRO
PERTY.,

The news we have received from Flori-
da is not very encouraging. Our reporter
sends us the following details of the re-
connoisance
One column, consisting of one hundred
and thirty-eight men of the 18th Ohio,
ninety of the 4th Massachusetts, cavalry.
and ten men of Capt. Hammers Light
Battery of the Sd Rhode Island Artillery,
with howitzer, all under the command
of Col. Harris of the 18th Ohio, moved
from Trail Ridge, on the Cedar Keys and
Fernandina z. R., some fifteen miles flom
Baldwin, towards GAINESVILLE, for the pur-
pose of gathering contrabands, cattle,
cotton, and supplies, and also for re-
oonnoissance. Their progress was COM
paratively rapid and was uninterrupted
for while. They occupied Starke, a
small station on the Railroad without op-
position, and captured some cars there,
with produce and Quartermaster's stores
on board. The cars and such of the mer-
,chandize and stores as could not be re-
moved, were destroyed. After this work
was well and thoroughly completed, the
command pushed On to within ten miles
of GAINESVILLE, where it bivouacked for the
night. At daylight the column was
again put in motion, and advanced on
Gainesville. A small force Of rebel caval-
ry were encountered at about 1O o'clock,
just outside of the town. These were
driven in by our sKirmishers, and our
forces entered the town. The command
there baited their horses, and probably
scattered about the town somewhat, when
the enemy, under Major Dickinson, be-
tween six and seven hundred strong con-
sisting Of his cavalry command and the
militia of the country, collected together
ON the news OF the movements of our
forces, with three pieces of artillery, be-
gan the attack, while our men We're not
in the best position for defence. The at
tack was unexpected and threw our forces
into confusion, and after sharp and well
contested fight, the ammunition becom-
ing exhausted, the men were ordered to
cut their way through, and escape as best
they might. A dash was made and
portion of the command succeeded in eff
feeting their escape, but number were
captured, with the piece of artillery, IL
.pdr. howitzer, with horses, caisson, and
everything complete ;three wagons load
ed with various articles, and number of
horses. Quite number of our men were
killed, and three officers were wounded
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1864-09-03
out injury,

Mr.. GEO. WH1rTEMoRE of the n. Y.
Times, and Mr.. S. W. MASON, OF the Pal
,nstto Herald sailed in the Fulton, for n
short sojourn in the North.