Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-04-16
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.
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WAsHrSeros, IthNavy Department received advices
Of capture Of steamers Sumter and Hate Brooks by the
Columbia Of the South Atlantic Squadron The Hattie Brooks
valuable prize heavy freshet occurred Lone Or
ange and Alexandria Railroad 9th. BADLY
damaged at Campton Run, four miles Alexandria,
water is entirely track and bridges that point Bull
Run bridge washed yesterday. No trains TO
Army Of Potomac Yesterday and to-day heavy firing
ported have been heard in the direction of Bristol Station
National Bank bill introduced in the House to-day
that introduced in Senate Advces received to-day that
additions being made the dences of rebel
Ecapta Mines understood to be ready certain points
Qrth Indiana called Harris of Maryland, traitor and
he should be in old capital prison. Harris retorted by
calling Ortiz Report of Committee Conduct of War
expedition the 18th of September
Gen. Gilmore addressed Haleck proposing to send force
operate in that Territory and off rich
supplies and number of coored troops
Haeck replied authorizing him undertake such operation
he might best. Hallcck wrote Gilmore The
left entirely your judgment and discretion, with
your commando if it be expedient to give outlet
cotton open field enlistment of troops
advantage be sufficient to justify expedition, but simply
military operation attach very little Importance
undertaking. Gilmore urged that occupation would afford
and number of other products prevent rebels from
obtaining supplies beef and establish railroad
cations coored recruits and inaugure for
the speedy restoration of Florida to the Union
CHATTANOOGA sth-Dpach that deserters who left
rebel army report unusual activity in camp with current
of advance line. Thorough inspection of
Johnstons took place April LIST Dispatch from Dalton
to rebel of Sherman having taken up
his headquarters Nashville is regarded blind to
Grants Richmond and enable Thomas
Johnston check Richmond special rebel cap
ital is being provided for seige.
HUNTSVILLE, lth-Memphs papers of the 9th mention the
arrest of Fort Pillow recently. Important
obtained from her led the of several from Fort
Pillow.
NEWARK " J. 12th-Election yesterday shows large Union
majority
New YORK, 12th-Repors say Bishop McCuskey has been
appointed Archbishop of New York. and Bishop Spauldng
Archbishop Of Baltimore
Senate Committee Foreign Affairs will hold special
meeting tomorrow evening to consider House resolutions
with regard to Mexican affairs.
Fortress Monroe dispatch reports attempts the 10th
to destroy frgate Minnesota by torpedo An apparently
floating spar approached her. which ascerned
be boat containing three men The lookout warned them
off, They pushed the boat forward and in few
vessel shook and the crew umble off the hammock When
the confusion subsidized orders given to the rebels
The damage done was slight, and has been repaired
HerulfS Army of Potomac dispatch Bridges before
reported destroyed have been repaired and trains running
Heavy rains still delay movements of the for the
Nashville dispatch Enquirer says ascerained that
East Tennessee has heen abandoned by rebels They have
burned all the bridges Seveythree of Lcngseets Gcner
ais have been courtmartaed in consequence of the failure
of the campaign Gov johnson has Knoxville Part
of Beauregard army and troops arrived Dalton
Ga. Bishop Folks army is on the way to Dalton.
Florida avces to April Sd received Steamer Maple Leaf
while returning to Jacksonville struck rebel torpedo which
exploded Vessel sunk in ten minutes Two fremen and
two deck hands drowned Passengers saved.
LOUISVILLE, 13t.-Chattanooga telegram says: Convon
ton met at Greene yesterday Governor addressed citi
in special radical than any Of his previous ut
terances. Military matters all quiet.
Special Knoxville dispatches dated 18th say Of Greencvc
Convention Entire afternoon spent discussing resou
expe delegate who has aided abetted rebellion
since meeting of Convention of 1861. Resolution tabled
by close vote Convention is not packed indications
against State being created.
CHICAGO 13thInterest felt pending resolution before
House for expulsion Of Long of Ohio very great Yester
day galleries crowded throughout the day Vote will
probably be had Thursday Neither House in Session to-
day. having adjourned to ateEd funeral of John c. Rve
Senate Committee are about to report bill allowing Pacific
Railroad Company to issue bonds to be guaranteed by T. s.
instead of those provided for by former act Senate Commit
Foreign Affairs had under consideration yesterday the
House resolutions in regard to Mexico after full discussion
it deemed pedient to take action
Gen. sedwick and large number of officers went to the front
yesterday.
1t reported good authority that Gen Lee has
all officers send baggage Richmond before Sh,
after that date road would be used for bringing up rein
forcements.
Committee Territories has decided to adopt bill establish
ing territory of Montana, with amendment effect
that all inhabitants black white vote Times special
stringent orders have been issued regulating citizens who
allowed to remain within lines of army of Potomac
Virginia amending State Constitution
ourned yesterday having adopted amendments endorsing
slavery In the stare
CAIRO, 13th.-ae information from Columbus KY state,
that steamers Kenneth and nnin9 route for Cairo with
5000 veterans had arrived and troops being landed
there is believed this unexpected arrival would deter
enemy from attacking if any had been intended
Steamer Ore Branch just from New Orleans reports that
when she passed Fort Pillow yesterday afternoon flag of
truce flying, and hostes had ceased for Fight
ing is said to have been going since and
newed before steamer of sight, and with aid the
glass Federal flag fall but whether lowered
shot down is not known believed the latter the
effort seemed to be made to get up again Passengers,
however aver that they rebel flag floating in its place
SAN Francisco, 14th-Gsn CITY for Panama. yesterday
took $50 81 06IO69 learn headquar
that Government will order except
in event of foreign all required enlisted
without trouble The enrolment is completed. This harbor
is protected by 600 guns of them of the largest
caliber and most approved description.
The order for arrest of Grehouse from Washington
to Gen. Wright follows The Secretary War directs
that will Immediately arrest the pirate Greatouse
Gently discharged by Judge Hoffman, and him
to Fort Lafayette, using such military force
may be necessary
Private n Y. dispatch California steamer which left
for Aspnwal yesterday has board LOCO ns of butter