Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-08-31
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nj Of the Esemy, ETC., ETC.
WASHINGTON, August 27,-On Thursday,
Hancock, who was south Of Reams' Station,
was attacked several times during the day,
but repulsed the enemy every time. At $50,
a combined assault was made on his centre
and left, which, after one Of the most despe-
rata battles Of the war, resulted in the enc
INV NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. his dead and his
wounded on the field. Official details are
piyen in dispatches from Grant, Meade and
Hancock. I'VE hold the Weldon Railroad.
In dispatch dated 8 P. ". yesterday,
Grant says their loss on the Weldon Rail-
road seems to be blow the enemy cannot
stand. think do not over-rate the enc
my's loss the last two weeks at 10000 killed
and wounded. We lost heavily, but mostly
in captured. Grant also makes the follow
ing report. Thursday morning the enemy
drove in Buffers line of pickets. The guard
soon rallied and drove the enemy back and
re-established their line. (Signed,)
NEW York, Aug. 26.-The Commercials
special saws: Advices to-day from the Army
of the Potomac are TO the effect that War
rem. missing the enemy in his front, made a
reconnaissance, Yesterday, towards Peters
burg. The rebels have fallen back. to their
works at that place, abandoning the Weldon
Railroad. An expedition went down the
road Yesterday, and destroyed the rails and
bridges to the extent of thirty-hve or forty
miles.
Later advices say our forces advanced on
the Weldon railroad to point within two
miles of Petersburg without opposition. The
rebels have retired within their earthworSs
and no longer dispute our possession OF the
western line. 1t is rumored that our caval
~ have made dash in the direction OF the
Danville road.
FROM sherman.
The news which reached here to-day from
Sherman's Department is exceedingly salts
factory. His plans for the reduction of At
lanta are said to be working to the best ad-
vantage There is abundant evidence OF
considerable degree OF Generalization among
the rebel troops.
Hooker win Take the Field Again.
tits asserted this morning with degree OF
positiyeness that Hooker will be Immediately
mt in the field with an important command.
The Government forwarded dispatches to him
to-day.
New YORK, Aug H.-Rumors are current
here, and credited in the best financial cir,
cleS, that the OONerniueut uds uSCiueu " SSnN
FIVE commissioners to Richmond, two Repno-
licans and three Democrats, to arrange pre-
liminaries. 1t is also rumored that this COM
mission is now on its way to Richmond.
FROM HarPer's Ferry.
HARpER's FERRY, Aug. 23.-The position
of our army is unchanged. A strong line Of
entertainments has been thrown up in our
front. Desultory skirmishing was heard all
day Yesterday This morning it broke out
with redoubled strength in front Of the Nine
tenth Corps. which holds the centre. Moth
ing Of importance resulted from it, the hight
inc has now almost entirely ceased.
Twelve midnight.-No evidence OF the enc
nv being in our immediate front has been
obtained as yet. It is believed they will
attempt to cross the river. The latest news
from Williamsport says they have not yet
crossed the Potomac. Guns were heard yes
terdav up the river. It was supposed to be
Averill, Smelling the woods in the direction OF
Sharpsburg. Our army is lying quietly in
its entertainments. .....s
Rumors CONFIRMED.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2,-Information has
been received confirming the report Of Fitz,
hugh Lee being killed and General A. ?. Hill
mortally wounded in the fight on Sunday, on
the Weldon railroad.