Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-23
EASTERN TELEGRAPH
From the Union and Enterprise Of this Morning.
skirnlish Before Richmond = aher-
man BEFORE Savannnh.

Skirnish Before Richmond - sher-
man BEFORE Savannah.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAc, Dec.
ls.-An attack by the rebels was made last
night on our pickets, on the extreme left of
Miles Division Of the Second Corps. They
captured six, and killed and wounded two.
The attacking party were quickly driven back
and the line re-established.
FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. 20.-The steamer
New York, which sailed from Port Royal on
the 18th, has arrived. Savannah had not yet
been captured. Vigorous preparations were
being made BY Sherman, either to compel the
city Immediately TO surrender or to carry the
intrenchments BY storm.
Hardee, with his entire command, esti-
mated at 1900 to 5000, were cut off from
escape. The capture Of the city is deemed
certain.
From the Potomac FI0tiIIa.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-The Navy Depart
ment has received 4 communication from
Commander Parker, commanding the Poto-
mac fiotilla, in which he says; Learning that
the enemy were massing boats on Coon river,
for the purpose Of making raid on the bay,
sent the CGur de Lion and Mercury thither
on the 18th, under command Of Acting Mas
ter Morris. They found thirty-one large
boats and two scows, all Of which were cap
tured. The guard, in large force, made a
show Of resistance, but were quickly driven
back.
Canadian Affairs Satisfactory.
QUEBEC, Dec. 2l.-It is understood that
| Immediately after issuing his proclamation
| in regard to the rebel Canadian raiders, Dix
dispatched n confidential agent to Canada.
| This gentleman returned to New York salts
| fed that the Canadian authorities were TAX
| ing all necessary steps to conform to inter-
| national obligations. The best understand
ing prevails between the Quebec and Wash
ington Governments. The Governors proc
lamation offers u reward for the arrest OF
raiders.
Farraxur Appointed Vice Admiral
Nomination Confirmed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-The President
signed the bill to establish the grade Of Vice
Admiral, Of the same rank as Lieutenant
General, and Immediately nominated Rear
Admiral Farragut to that position.
The Senate confirmed the nomination Of
John Biglow, of New York, now Consul at
Paris, to be Charge d'Affairs.
Rebel Peace Overtures.
New YORK, Dec. PIN the rebel House
of Representatives on Saturday last, Mullen,
of Virginia, offered resolution in favor oil
sending within the Union lines Commission
ers to treat with representatives Of the Gov
eminent at Washington for the restoration Of
peace. In reply to a question, Mullen stated
that Bishop Day, who had recently arrived
at Richmond, had been assured by Grant that
any such Commissioners would be allowed to
pass through the lines.
Lee Wounded - Rebel Accounts OF
Sherman's Movements Before Sn-
Vannnh.
The HcralFs correspondent from the front
Of Richmond, says Lee was wounded in front
of Petersburg, last Saturday, and will be I'M
able to report for duty for some time.
The Richmond Examiner ofthe 10Th notices
the fact that large numbers Of negroes have
recently stampeded towards the Yankee lines.
The Examiner also says the Yankees have
been in Wythville and other parts Of south
western Virginia, and destroyed three loco
motives and other property.
The Savannah Republican says that on
Saturday and Sunday artillery firing was kept
up actively on both sides, with more or less
skirmishing. No change in the aspect OF
affairs. Everything goes on well. All in the
best of spirits.
Inc C09rleSIOl MERCURY VI Tue IOlu say >
Sherman appears to have abandoned direct
attack on Savannah, and seems to be turning
his attention to the reduction OF the outworks.
It regrets the fall of McAllister, and says the
enemy will make desperate efforts to take
Genesis Point.
Rebel News.
The Richmond Sentinel Of the 10Th says
that Burbridge is retreating from southwest
ern Virginia, and Vaughn is trying to get in
his rear. Large quantities of stores and
troops are being sent to Knoxville from Chat
tanooga.
The Wing of the 18th says JEFF Davis has
been suffering for several days from neural
gia. 1t also says that Kirby Smith is defraud'
ing the government out Of large number Of
fine beef cattle, which by his orders are run
into Mexico.
The London Times on Shermnn's
Grand March.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-The London Times
compares Sherman's movement in Georgia to
Duke Marlboroughs march into Germany
which resulted in the battle of Blenheim. Il
says that nothing in modern times equals it.
It will either make Sherman q most famous
General or may ruin him and his army.