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

done 1t assails rebel Congress for lncompetenoy.
Richmond Examiner, 18th, contains following
dated Augusta, l4th : Fight occurred at Rough
and Ready, south of Atlanta, between state
troops and Yankees, in which latter were driven
Latest news from Atlanta says city was evacuated
on 18th.
Heralds special says there is every probapliity
that Commissioners will soon be appointed by
President if they have not been already, to
present Peace proposals to rebels.
On Tuesday between Martinsburg and front,
party of guerrilas disguised in our uniform,
were met by some of I'd Regular Cavalry, whom
they Familiarity acccosted and rode along with for
some distance. Suddenly, by signal, they drew
weapons, shot 10 of our men and escaped
Rebels are said to have been recently gathering
supplies for Shenandoah army in West Virginia
Among prisoners captured by our cavalry IN
fight of 18th about 80 officers
Times says scheme for destruction OF steamers
on Pacific coast by gang Of pirates, who con-
cocted plot at Havana under instructions OF rebel
Secretary of Navy, has been frustrated. They
were to be under leader from rebel Navy, who
left Havana with twenty men for Panama. They
were to get aboard steamer Guatamafa, but ar
rived too late. Scheme known at Panama, and
it was expected they would take the SaIradoT,
which next sailed. Preparations were made for
their capture if they had attempted scheme.
They hoped to capture specie-bearing vessels,
and then prey upon Pacific commerce.
New YORK, l9th-Defeat of Gen. Gillen is
announced in Richmond papers of 18th. Dis
patch from Gen. Lee says: On night of 18th
Breckenridge turned Bulls Gap, and when enc
my attempted to return at l o. clock on 18th, he
struck their column and routed it, taking several
hundred prisoners, ten stand of colors and six
pieces artillery with caisons and horses, and
complete supply of ammunition and medical sup
plies.
! ST. LOUIS, l9th.-Dispatch from Curtis Head
quarters, sth, says: We have just concluded
pursuit of Price, whose guard crossed Arkansas
river under fire of guns. He left number
of guns and carriages, which with other arms
and equipments have fallen into our hands.
SAN Francisco, 20th.-Private dispatches of
10Th quote gold in New York at 224.
! WASHINGTON, 19th.-Private in Shermans
army writing to friend says. Every man was
then supplied with two pair of shoes and prep
aratons were made for sixty days campaign,
but did not know destination.
| Extensive preparations making to supply
Grant army with Thanksgiving dinner. Gov
ernor of New Hampshire has authorized the
furnishing from that State with supplies regard
less of expense.
LOUISVILLE, observation-disclosures deemed re-
liable, but authority cannot be determined at
present, says rebel Gen. Breckenridge, with TO-
900 men, attacked Gen. Gilen near BULL Gap
After desperate fight defeated Gen. Gillen, who
lost 100 prisoners. Number killed and wounded
not stated No invasion of Kentucky consequent
upon this reverse is apprehended, as military
authorities prepared to meet any advance of
rebels of that State.
NEW YORK, l9th.-Gcn. Corso, Union COM
mander at Rome, Georgia, on 10th, destroyed
such bridges would be of to enemy and
| abandoned place for the purpose of Withdrawing
to more important point. Latest rebel
counts say Hood is in position to march either
to Middle or West Tennessee, as he may decide
They admit reported capture of Decatur was
safely past.
Herald's Hilton Head correspondence says
rebel prisoners taken from Fortress Monroe by
! Col Milford were first to be transferred to au-
thorities at Savannah, which transfer would be
concluded by 18th, when Milford was to COM
mence receiving released Union prisoners. Tn
derstood that negotiations are in progress to ex-
| change large number of prisoners in Mississippi
! Union officers, escaped from rebels, arrived at
Hilton Head 18th. They confirm previous ac-
counts of nhuman treatment toward Union SOL
diers
Herald's Shenandoah correspondent says main
portion of Early's army is in vicinity of Wood
stock in wretched condition and much dscon-
tented. When Early advanced he thought Sheri-
dan had been weakened but learning mistake he
beat hasty retreat This retreat regarded as
abandonment of lower part of Valley.
Worlds Washington special says French Min
lister had interview with Seward, in which he re-
newed offer to place services of his Government
at disposal of President to facilitate negotiations
with South. Seward said he would consult
President, and invited Minister to another inter
view on subject.
| By Morning Star from New Orleans, 18th, we
learn that French troops have evacuated Matamo
ras, leaving inhabitants to take care of them
selves.
| Washington special says it is rumored that
Florida will be given up promptly in event of
demand for her by Brazil
Secretary Stanton has sufficiently recovered
as to be on duty at War Department.
Montgomery Blair is said to be candidate for
| |. 5. Senator from Maryland, in place of ex-Gov.
| Hick who will be Postmaster at Baltimore
THE UNMARRIED MAS.-Erazer's Magazine has
the following hit at old bachelors. The ladies
say it is every word true
| Whenever you find man whom you know
little about oddly dressed, or talking ridiculous
| ly. or exhibiting any eccentricity of manner,
YOU NAV be tolersbly sure that he is not a mar
ried man. For the little corners are rounded off,
the little shoots are pruned away IN married