Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-09-24
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DErRoIr, 20th.-Stealurr Harrison plying be-
tween Detroit and Sandusky seized last
night by thirty-fve ConfeIerates armed with
navy revolyers and batchetS They also cap
tured the Island Queen, and scutllcd aud sunk
her. They then steamed towards Sdndusky but
afterwards returned to Sandwich where the
sel.was seized by the Canadian authorities. The
object of the Confederates WAS supposed to have
been the capture of the L. s. steamer .NcAigan.
SALT LAKE, 20th-The Overland Stage Com
pany have commenced running to and from Atchi-
WASHINGTON, 20th.-Yesterday Sheridan at
tackled the rebel force under Breckinridge and
Early, near Bunker Hill, and fought hard bat
tie all day. A brilliant victory won by
forces. The enemy were driven over 10 miles.
$500 prisoners were captured, together with
nine stand of colors and five pieces of artillery.
The rebel killed and wounded were left in our
hands. Rebel Generals Rhodes and Gordon were
killed and four other rebel Generals wounded
(Signcd), STANTON
HARPER's FERRY, i9th.-Our cavalry under
Averill engaged Breckinridge at daylight this
morning, and at clock had driven him seven
miles to Stephenson Depot. On the center and
left eucmy driven three miles. Oar infantry
have been attacking them il their position since
then As the officer LIT he coull distinctly hear
heavy artillery fling, and it is continuing to this
hour Every Indication is favorable us.
lSignedl, j. D. SrFFnENsoS,
Brig General.
WIScnEsrEn, Va, 90tlr.--I have the honor to
report that attacked enemy at @ O:coquAn creek,
aud after most stubborn engagement completely
defeated him, driving him throaga Winchester,
capturing 5000 prisoners AMI nine army flags.
Five rebel Generals were killed. Most Of wound
Ell fell into our hands Our loss severe, B.A.
Russell. commanding 9th Corps, ia killed Nc
Intosh and Chapman wounded. Oar losses not
known Conduct of officers and mcn most
perior From Occoqnan creek to Winchester
the rebels fought obstinaicly. desire TO com
mend the gallantry Of Generals Wright, Cook.
Emery Roberts, and the officers and men under
them A more detailed report Will be forwarded.
(SigneD, SHEHroAN
WAsnixG1oy. 2Oih--A disp ltch from Sh ridln
balmed it will be sent TO New York. O.hcers
from front report prisoners at 5000 battle fags
captured, Is. Our cavalry started in pursuit at
daylight this morning. Sheridan at last ac-
counts was in pursuit Forwarded this morn
ing all medical supplies and assistance for whole
army. (Signedl'
w ,su,xGrox 2O;h-A Nationfl salute WIS
fired to-day in honor of Sheridan s victory In
formation from City Point states that rebels con-
timed to to throw shells at working parties on
the new RAILROAD. but with no effect gentle
man from IIagerStown states that ON loth repeiS
under McCausland and Johnson advanced from
Bunker Hill and attacked Averill at Mar;lnsourg,
and after a spirited resistance fell htck to i'ine9-
vile. During Sunday Averill advanced ag INST
rebels and drove them back to Bunker iiill'-
Sunday a body of cavalry were dispatched from
Haperstown to Williamsport, where they were al
last accounts, guarding river iords.
Nxw YoRK, 20th.--IIalleck ordered gunhoat
Niehioan to be stationed at Johnson's Island to
nrevcnt the threatened out break of rebel prs-
oners.
England protested against the Michigan arm
.mcni ls guns. as she is considered to be under
the surveillance of Johnsons Island. IL Is iear-
ed rebel steamer will ravage our commerce, ana
perhaps lay Buffalo under contribution.
NKwARK, N j., 20th.-An immense ovation
was given tonight by Democratic ooh'en''on'-
Over 10, 900 people present
WAsHINGroy, 20th.-President has appointeo
Sheridan Brig. General in regular Army, ana as
signed him to prominent comm ind.
Grant has ordered army under his command
to FIRE salute OF 100 guns Tomorrow in honor OF
Sheridan's victory.
Draft is proceeding quietly in all States
NEw YoRK, GOTH Tribune's special says 1en,
Rutler has effected arrangements for exchange OF
sick and wounded.
The Alexandria, Va, Journal says we learn
from reliable sources that Moseby received Sc
we're wound in tire groin, in engagement IN VI
einity of Centerville.
SIspusKY, 20th.-Informatiou received from
Government authorities says officers OF steamer
N;eh,oan arrested one Cole, Confederate leader,
vho was in conspiracy to seize steamer, anu re-
lease prisoners at johnson Island. After arrest
he made confession duplicating six prominent ci-
tisens of Sandusky, who were also arrested
Cole,s programme was that Coniederates were
70 come there by railroad and seize steamer.
w4sHrxaroS, 2Ist.-War Department mas just
received the following, CEDAR CREEK, Zlst--
Sheridan was crossing at o. clock ses.eraa!
s,ort distance this side Strisburg. lie had pur-
sned the rebels over 80 miles from point where
he attacked them Reliable new ffom iront
state that our army WAS crossing Cenar efeeA
Yesterday at P. N. No fighting
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