Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-09-24
WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL.
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BALTIMORE, l2th.-A Harper's Ferry dispatch
says work recommended on Baltimore aud Ohio
Railroad this morning, aud it is expec-ed to be
In running order by Friday.
FORTRESS MoxRor, l2th.-Steamer Fapor run
ming between Norfolk and North Carolina, was
captured yesterday in Dismal Swamp Canal by
rebels.
NEv YoRK, l4th.-Washington Union, l4th,
says Greeley has again entered into correspond
ence with Saunders. answering him that Com
missioners will be quickly sent to Richmond if
desired by Clay and Holcombe, to negotiate for
peace, without conditions precedent.
WAsHIEoToS, 12th.-English blockade-runner
Adranee, with 400 bales of cotton, and the E4sie,
with 400 bales, have been captured.
HALIFAX, l2th.-Blockade runners have arrir-
ed with cotton to pay interest on Confederate
loan. Reported that Tallahassie was about leav-
ing on plundering cruise.
NEW {oRK, l3th.-Richmond Examiner, sth
has marked editorial in which it looks for peace,
"a lasting and permanent ane-founded on CAL
houns doctrine that Executive Department of
Federal Government should be reposcd in two
branches instead of one.
Tribune's special Washington says Col. Dana
of 18th Penn, has just returned from under fire
at Charleston. lie reports Fort Sumter rapidly
settling and in very short time it was believed
water would enter lower tier of cmbrasures.-
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fortfcation is erected upon quite thin point of
land.
PORTLAND, l2th.-5l towns give 7,l77 major
ity against G ,493 last year gain, 68i.
PORTLAND, 13th.-95 towns give Congressional
Union majority of e,lGs. This vote includes a
little over four-tenths of the State. Cougression-
al total is $4,000 to 10000 Union majority
Counties undoubtedly all gone Republican. The
amendment to the Constitution permitting SOL
diers to vote will be carried almost unanimously.
BURLINGTON, VT, l2th.--Returns from 1872
towns gives Smith 5 majority at Is, ,s4S. Returns
from 23O towns show 23l Union and 20 Demo-
Gratis in the House, and Senate unanimously
Union.
SAN Francisco, l6th.-Prirate dispatches of
the 10th quote gold at 227@22o 18th, 223@2l6
18TH 2l9. Greenbacks firm at At.
NEW York, l4th.-Post's special adrices from
Army of Potomac say rebels are feeling our
lines slightly, but have made no general attack
at any point. Grant'has issued orders that all
civilians within our lines in front of Petersburg
who refuse to take the oath of allegiance shall
be sent through enemy's lines. Also prohibits
sale of provisions to such civilians. Draft has
been ordered in Delaware and Maryland.
WASHINGTON, l4th.-No news from Army of
Potomac. Enemy's works on our left and front
have been fortified. Desertcrs say rebel army
is strengthened by reinforcements from various
points, and by large number of conscripts who
appear to have deserting proclivties. Grant tel
egraphs from City Point, 18th, that he ought
to have whole number of men called for by the
President in shortest possible time for filling up
Of armies. He says it will have more effect on
enemy than victory. They profess to believe
there is such strong party North in favor of re-
cognition of South that draft cannot be enforced.
men are universally tired of war; desertion
would be more frequent, but they believe peace
will be negotiated after election.
Telegram has been received from Sherman, ut
Atlanta, 18th, saying: l am glad that draft
will be enforced: First, we need men 3D. they
come as privates to fill old and tried regiments,
with experienced officers already on hand
Draft has been ordered and commenced in all
States and Territories where quota has not been
raised.
Letter from Sheridan, near Derryville, 18th,
SAYS we made reconnaissance in force, crossing
Winchester road aud over Occoquan creek
Skirmsh ensued, in which captured l45
prisoners of 9Th North Carolina regiment, with
battle-fag also, Ill men of Gordon's Division.
Our loss slight.
CA1Ro, l3th.-Charleston Mercury says resi-
dents of Savannah who will not organize for de-
feuse of city will be sent to Atlanta. Vance 5
majority over Holden peace candidate) in North
Carolina, estimated at over SO, 900. Total vote,
10000. Government Powder Works at Augusta
blew up on the 81, with over 10000 pounds of
powder. Nine persons were killed.
MACON, 3d.-Yankees completely destroyed
railroad between Janesboro AMI Eastport in their
retreat, burned every tie and broke every rail.
Our pickets extend six miles beyond Jonesboro.
MAcos, loth.-Hood received flag of truce
from Sherman yesterday, saying he had ordered
Atlanta cleared Of all white invalids, those tax
ing OATH to be sent North-those refusing South.
Armisticc of ten days proposed to carry out or
der. Hood accepted armis<ice, but denounced
order as barbarous.
ALBANY, n. Y, l4th.-Largc attendance at
Democratic Convention. Entrance of Fernando
Wood into Convention excited much comment.
AUGUSTA, Me-, 14th.-One hundred and fifty
six towns give Coney 1870 majority. Union
vote of remainder of State in equal proportion.
Coney's majority will reach &c, 1000.
HARTFORD, Conn, l4th.-Democratic State
Convention fully attended and enthusiastic for
Mcclellan.
SAx FRAScIsco, l7th.-Private kilograms quote
gold on 18th at 225@227; l4th, 22s, 18th, 2as.
Provost Marshal here is not known to have re-
ceived orders to commence drafting as yet