Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-11-26

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oyEE THE cALIFoRNr.
New YORK, t3th.-Heraa learns that pirate
Florida has arrived at Fortress Monroe. Recon-
noissance from Sheridans army failed to find
main body of enemy within forty miles Desert
ers report rebel army at about 100, 900; men
nearly destitute of clothes. Deserters laugh at
idea of offensive movement by rebels this winter.
CAIRO, l3th.-Several attempts to cattle
over Mississippi to Hoods have been frustrated
by gunboats. Main herd, numbering 3 900 was
strongly guarded after crossing Black river.
Enemy hearing of our movement moved cattle
beyond river. Farrar crossed river, rode down
guard and captured 1000 and stampeded re-
lnainder.
New YORK, I4th.-Times special says 1t is
positively asserted on high official authority that
Stanton will be Chief Justice, aud Holt Secre-
tary of War
Heralds special says private note from City
Point states that enemy were massing heavily on
our left on lth. Attack on that wing expected.
Rebel cavalry in Shenandoah made its appear
in front OF Custar's and Meritt's Divisions
position four miles south of Winchester.
After heavy skrmish with Custar and Merritt,
latter fell back to draw them on to where Union
reserves in position when rebels fell hasti-
~ back. Sheridan design is not to bring
general engagement, as enemy could not be in
duced to follow our pickets. Sheridan ordered
Powell to advance and rebels were driven back
a., L. Ill md
$50 prisoners, and large number of horses.
Our loss said TO have been considerable.
Richmond Sentinel, llth, says: In latest from
Hood no mention of fight at Decatur, in which
Yankees claim victory is made. Bcauregard is
and will remain with Hoods army throughout
campaign.
ST LOUIS, 1ith.-Information is received that
Gen. Candy, while ascending White river, was
shot by guerrilas from shore, and severely if
not fatally wounded in groin, bullet passing
through his body. Lincoln received about 20
600 votes Mcclellan, 800 in Kansas. Craw-
ford elected Governor.
New YORK, 18TH Worlds Washington dis
patch saws Thomas Wilcox, American Consul at
Bahia, has arrived and had interview with Sec
retarY seward. IL Is Sillu foe"aiu VIII ocHU
apology to Brazil for capture of Florida.
Herald has sketch Of Shermans and Hood
movements since September. when latter COM
menced flank movement. On 4th, l4th, 18th,
10th 18th and goth Corps concentrated at
Atlanta and rapid preparations began to be made
for march. Sherman felt in highest spirits
Rebel papers announce that he had started on
march but did not know where TO go. Ander-
sonyille, where rebels have 20, 600 Union pris-
oners. lies in his way But few days ago Sher
man wrote to President Lewis, of Sanitary Com
mission: . thank you for prompt fulfllment of
nv request to send certain articles for our pris
oncrs at Andersonyile things have changed
since then, and may go on soon in person to
deliver articles to prisoners.
Commercials special says from fact that officers
and soldiers on furlough have been ordered to
return, it is thought that Grant contcmp lates
move he will certainly make another effort
before going into winter quarters. Much de-
ponds on Sheridan movements.
CAIRO, 12th.-Reported that Gen. Candy died
from wounds while en- route to New Orleans.
New YORK, lsth-Richmond papers say Sher-
man left Atlanta on 18th, moving north, though
they doubtless mean eastward, on northerly
line
Four blockade-runners, loaded with cotton,
have been captured off the Texan coast.
TriJunes special says owing to continued pros
tration of Secretary Stanton, and widespread
desire of people, President has rendered position
of Secretary of War to Butler. 1t is rumored
that the General for the present at least, de-
clines the honor. 1t is said that Farragut is TO
be Secretary of the Navy. Our Government VIII
insist on reparation apology from brazilian
Government for firing American flag IL our
cruisers were contrayening her laws, she knows
where to find us, and how to adjudicate her
claims, but the act of opening fire upon our yes
sells will be rebuked City is full of rumors con-
corning Sherman's movements. Most OF them
are vague, and only to the effect that Sherman
had met with great success.
The Fulton, from Port Royal, 18th, brings
news that feet from Fortress Monroe, with TO-,
900 rebel prisoners for exchange, had arrived at
Hilton Head, November 18th, was duly celebra-
ted at Port Royal anniversary of our capture
of that place. Richmond papers, 10th, are filled
with speculations to Sherman's movements,
and express conviction that he is threatening
Mobile.
POSTS correspondent says Richmond Wing,
18th, states that Sherman sent large part of his
army to move upon Mobile. Wing demands rebel