The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-04


dated six miles below Savannah, Nov. q {:
fisherman is reported to be near Savan
nah, and the rebels are trembling in theil
boats"
W. WARD,
Captain steamer Lyon.
Gold extremely dull; opened at 23I, and
at II:2O declined to 227; subsequently il
rallied to $50.
The Commercials Washington special
says: Richmond papers received to-day
admit that Sherman is making rapid pro-
gress toward the sea coast, now that he had
crossed the only barrier to his advance, the
oconee river. They express the most in
tense alarm for the safety Of the Govern
ment, believing that Sherman is aiming TO
capture or destroy that city on his way to
the coast.
1t is believed that the Secretary Of the
Treasury will not recommend any addi-
tiOnal tax on liquors, but viii advise a tax
on sales of one-half of one per cent.
The Presidents Message will be kept open
till the latest moment, to give the latest
facts in relation to the progress of the war.
The Posts Washington correspondent
says Secretary Stanton, it is said, will re-
commend TO Congress an amendment of the
Enrolment act, so that drafted men cannot
have such ABILITIES for escape. By "a new
mail arrangement between Washington
and New York, there will be two trains
each way through in ten hous.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Sd.-The latest Off
cial information from the army of Gen.
Thomas is, that he has so concentrated his
forces around Nashville as to be prepared
for any movement which Hood may ven
ture to make.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3.-The following is
q special to the Evening Telegraph:
Washington, 8 p. m.-The Government
has received information that Sherman had
captured Million, on the Ga. C. R. R., on
the 29th ult. His army was concentrated
and it is thought he has moved to savan-
nah before this.
Aspecial to the Evening Post, from Wash
ington on the 3D. says: The Richmond pa
pers of Thursday announce the capture Of
Million, Ca, by Sherman's force. Million
has been made the depot for the Union pris-
oners, and rebel papers express apprehen-
sions that Sherman has freed the prisoners.
McCOEYELsBURG, Pa, Dec. IA fight oc-
Cured at Timber Ridge to- day between a
portion of Co. F goth Pa, Ind. Infantry, and
some delinquent conscripts and deserters
cOngregated at a shooting match. Provost
Marshal Hope went forward tohold parley
with the conscripts. They refused to listen
to anything ne said to them and i'm
mediately opened fire. None of which
took effect. The soldiers then opened fire,
when a general fight ensued, lasting for
about one hour. The conscripts and deser-
ters were finally driven over two miles,
skirmishing being kept up the whole way.
Fighting was carried on principally in the
woods. The casualties were slight. The
conscripts lost one man killed and two
wounded. One of the wounded was cap
tured. The remainder being familiar with
the country, made good their escape to the
mountains. None of our men were cap
tured. Affairs of this kind may be looked
for, as it is determined to bring these out
laws to justice.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The Presidents
Message was the subject of a special Cabi-
net meeting to-day.
1t was stated in the Press telegram Of
Tuesday that Hon. II. D. Holt had declined
the appointment of Attorney General The
report that Hon. Jas. Speed, of Kentucky,
has been rendered the Office is to-day con-
firmed by reliable authority. 1t is believed
he will accept.
Headquarters Army of the Potomac, 10
P. MA great deal of artillery firing has
prevailed to-day in the vicinity of the Je-
rusalem road, but without any result. The
pickets seem to have become tired Of their
continual firing at each other.
This P. NJ. the Maryland brigade had
new flags which were ordered by the Legis-
islaturs of that State at the late session.
After the brigade had passed in review,
Governor Bradford made speech 10 the
officers and men, which was responded to
in feeling terms, by Col. Dennison, who
commands the brigade.
SAN Francisco, Nov. 3O.-Mexican ad-
vices per the Sacramento says, on the 18th
Nov. the French landed troops at Mazat-
Ian and took possession of,the town. The
Governor Of Mazatlan with his force aban-
doned the place the night previous, 50 that
no resistance was offered to the landing Of
the French troops. 1t is also reported that
Alvarez had defeated an Imperial force
on Acapulco. Heavy and con
slant rains prevail throughout California
trade and travel.
New YORK, Dec. 3.-The United States
steam transport Fulton, Captain Walton,
from Port Royal, Nov. SOth, arrived here
this evening.
The steamship North Star, Captain Jones,
from Aspinwall, arrived at Port Royal Nov.
2sth, short of coal, having in tow her con-
voy, the United States Gunboat Augusta,
which vessel broke her piston rod forty
miles east of Port Royal.
The North Star expected to receive sufi-
cisnt coal on board By the LIST, and then sail
for New York. She has on freight, and
$780, 900 in specie. Among the Passengers
are ex-senator Latham of Californis, and
Judge Fields Of the Q. S. Supreme Court.
Francis W. Rice was also a passenger on
board the North Star, and has arrived in !
the city per steamer Fulton. He comes on
business with the State Department in con
neetiOn with the Salvador pirates.
Mr.. C. II. Osborne, an able correspondent
Of the Herald, died at Port Royal on the
Goth nit His remains are m hoard tha