Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-10
BY TELEGRAPH.
IRON this Mornings Virginia Union.

A Sensible letter from Gen. Grant.
WASHINGTON, Sept. S-The following is
an extract Of letter from General Grant,
dated Headquarters, City Point:
To Hon. f. B. Washburne-Dear Sir: /
state to all citizens who visit me that all we
want now to ensure an early restoration of
the Union is determined unity of sentiment
at the North. The rebels have now in their
ranks their last man. Boys and old men are
guarding their prisoners and railroad bridges
and forming a good part Of their garrisons
for entrenched positions. Any man lost by
them cannot be replaced. They have robbed
the cradle and the grave awfully to get their
present force. Besides what they have lost
in frequent skirmishes and battles, they are
now losing from desertion and other causes at
least one regiment per day. With this drain
upon them the end is not far distant if we
will only be true to ourselves. Their only
hope is in divided North. This might re-
heve them by reinforcements from Kentucky,
Tennessee, Maryland and Missouri, while it
would weaken us. With the draft quietly
enforced the enemy would become despond-
ent, and would make little resistance. 1haye
no doubt but that the enemy are exceedingly
anxious to hold out until after the Presiden-
tial election. They have many hopes from
its effects. They hope for counter revolu-
candidate. In fact, like Micawber, they hope
for something to turn up. Our Peace friends,
if they expect peace from separation, are
much mistaken. 1t would be but the begin
ming of the WARMTH thousands of Northern
men joining the war because of our disgrace
in allowing separation-to have peace on any
terms. The South would demand the restor-
alton Of their slaves already freed; would de-
mand indemnity for losses sustained, and
would demand treaty which would make
the North slave hunter for the South.
[Signedl L. S. GRANT.
Descrtcrs and What they Say.
New YORK, Sept. 9.-The HeraMs cores
pendent with Grant, writing on the 7th, says:
Yesterday large number Of deSer!ers en-
tered Buffers lines from along their whole
length, impelled to leave the Southern armies
on reading the recent generous order OF the
Lieutenant-GeneralC Commanding. They say
that more general circulation of the order
would have the effect to bring rebel soldiers
into our lines by hundreds and thousands.
They say that an impression prevails among
the Southern soldiers that the Chicago Con-
yention but meant peace, and if the war is
continued during another campaign, the
army Of Lee will unquestionably fall to pieces.
They assert strongly, and with apparent
truthfulness, that the great and real weari-
ness of the war patriotism had given way to
lassitude, and continued lassitude had given
way to heartlessness and hopelessness.
Adviccs from Sheridan's Forces.
The HerGldS Harper's Ferry correspondent
writing on the Sth, says: The military situa-
ton remains unchanged. The rebels retreat
ed up the valley yesterday, and were west OF
OpeQuan river, followed closely by our cayal-
~. Early had his headquarters at Berryyille:
Day before yesterday 4 batch OF official
dispatches, printed orders, ETC., relating to
the rebel army, were found in house Early
had occupied as his headquarters.
The Third Division of cavalry, under Gen:
Wilson, skirmished with the rebel rear guard
all day yesterday. :,
An officer from the front to-day reports all
quiet there. Charlestown, midway between
this point and Sheridan's army, is now gar
riSoned by our troops.
From Mobile.
New YORK, Sept. 9-The Herdla'S Fort
Gaines correspondent, writing OH the 30th
ult., says: Our troops have effected landing
at Cedar Point, three miles above Dauphin
island, twenty-five miles from Mobile. The
road running to Mobile is held by the rebels.
1t is reported they have no Notifications on
this road, except near the city.
Political.
CINCINNATI, Sept. S.-Henry c. Lord de-
clines the Democratic nomination to Congress
in the Second District. Joseph c. Butler
was nominated in his stead.