Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-04-23

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ordered to service elsewhere It is not unlikely
Notwithstanding this change that iron-clads viii
be alongsde of Charleston wharts before the
clos of summer Gen. J. p Hatch is mentioned
as successor to Gilmore.
BALTIMORE, l9th-Inauguratio exercises of
Maryland Fair last night were very imposing.
President Lincoln was present, and made q brief
address, Referred to great change which had
taken place in Baltimore within three years AL
luded to massacre of Fort Pillow and said many
supposed Government did not intend to do its
duty in regard to protection of colored soldiers.
Desired to say to all that this was mistake He
hesitated not to declare that Government would
protect colored well rs white soldiers. When
ever clear, authenticated made out
retaliation would follow. Hitherto ii has been
difficult to ascertain with certainty facts which
should govern decisions in matters so serious,
but in Fort Pillow affair he thought they were
likely to find clear case. When facts are known
from officers, and they substantiate reports, ret
ributon will surely follow. and precisely.
CAIRO, l9th.-The Southern papers contain
Forests dispatches relative attack on Paducah
He saws he held the town four hours and could
have held it longer, but retrcated because the
smallpox raging. He says his loss at Union
City and Paducah was only % killed and wound
ed, while Paducah's loss 80 killed and
wounded and 500 Yankee prisoners taken.
Prominent Frenchmen in New Orleans conf
IDENTITY predict that treaty of friendship will be
made with Confederacy by Archduke Maximil-
lian backed by Emperor of France, and that
collision with French forces at Matamoras will
lead to complication with our Government.
NEW YoRK, l9th.-A letter states that rebel
minister Geo. Preston, will leave for Vera Cruz
about 22d, and there await Maximilian. Block
ade-running steamer had left Havana
no TJa,-, tho
pirate F7oriaa was at Remedies. Several Federal
vessels had gone in pursuit.
MATAMoRAs, March 26th.-No demonstration
yet by the French Expedition would not be
ready to leave Vera Cruz until after April lst.-
The Times says acceptance of Mexican throne by
MAMMALIAN is doubtful. Confederate loan 81
and SO. All Powers interested have agreed to
holding conference. France will only ask in
habtants of Duchies to declare what govern
ment they prefer. in event of majority of Powers
abandoning Treaty of 1857, Courts of London,
Rome, Vienna, Berlin, St. Petersburg. Spain
and France. agree to recognize Emperor of Next
co Immediately on his ascension.
Telegram says 5000 Danes had defeated the
Prussans at Viele. Later adviccs state that diff
hcutics about acceptance of Mexican Crown by
Maximilian have been so held by conference be-
tween Emperor of Austria and Archduke, and
the latter will shortly proceed to Mexico Prus-
slams had driven the Danes from outposts and
occupied position.
New York. 10Th Times special dispatch 10th
says it is rumored here that Lee is moving por-
ton of his army this side of the Rapdan near
Madison Information has been received of pres
ence of considerable rebel cavalry near Lecsbure.
Measures have been taken to check advance
should it be attempted 1t is reported Gen.
Grant will send to front such men of Invalid
Corps as are able to bear arms and to return to
their homes those unable to render active service
in field. Ma Forbes returned 10Th from recon
noissance through Centervillc. Green Springs
and Dransville. bringing seven of MoScby men
rs prisoners. Information received that large
body rebel cavalry from main army were in VI
ciniy Of Leesyille Selling forage and available
teams, taking them off towards Ippervillc. Gen.
Lowell Immediately started with brigade of cav
airy from Vienna, supported by Gen. Tyler with
brigade Of infantry from Fairfax Court House.
to give them battle.
NEW YORK 2Gth-Nortol letter to the World
says late mission of rebel Commissioner Oull to
Fortress Monroe was To ask Butler TO send up
for all our sick prisoners A. Richmond, who were
too far gone to remove South. Some Of these
have since arrived.
Richmond papers contain the following:
MONTE, l5th.-fo Gen. Cooper Following
report received at Baton Rouge 18th from Sur
geon General of Banks armv--We met enemy
near Shreveport. Union force was repWlscd
with great loss Gunboat Esset or Ecnioa was
destroyed By torpedo Red river and one
transport captured by Contederatc>. Farragut is
reported to he prepared 70 attack Mobile with six
Monitors. iSignclN y. II. Murray.
CnArrLE2vEa. X. 2oth.-Capt. Patrick AZ
rived with loo prisoners captured at battle of
Paintsvi!le and Half Mountain on Licking river.
Hedges rebel brigade attacked Gilispie's force
at Paintsvillc 18th was repu'>ed. Gillispe pur-
sued rebels with 500 men of l2th and Goth Ken
tuciiv surrounded them on 18th i'll camp at
Half Mountain. captured 20 prisoners. 200 horses.
400 saddles 800 stand of small arms and camp
cquipagc Large amount of stolen property re-
covered given to citizens Rebel wagon train
captured and burned. Rebels were commanded
by Col. {. Prentice My and Johnston arc
among prisoners.
CAIHo. 2oth. -Consogpting officers are scoar-
ing country between White river ana Mississippi
Guerrillas lately made raid plantation A
miles south OF Vick>burr and captured large
lot Of horses, mules aud nsgers.
! CHICAGO. 20th.-Lcttcrs from privatcs in Chi
cago mercantile battery confirm defeat of portion
of Banks army. One letter says that in morn
ing Gen. Smith came with his command and re-
lieved Gen. franklin whipped rebels badly and
captured - guns ana $50 prisoners In fight
on Sth we lost "a guns al that were in action
Out of , 900 only 500 are left to tell the tale
We VIII prniGthi! nave inli particulars III Il d''t
or two.
WAsHIxGT0N. 20th.-Follow:ng has been re-
! ceived AZ the Navy Department
CAIRO 10Th To G3dcon Wcll,--l have receiv-
n private letter from Grand Ecore. 10th and an
other from Alexandria. 18th, stating that Banks
army met with reverse on 9th near Minsheld.-
Army fell back aud rebels attacked them and
were whipped Loss heavy on both sides Adj
miral Porter. when last heard from. WAS 40 miles
above Grand Ecore.
(Signed), PfNSo9K- Fleet Captain.
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