Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-10-01
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Bosros, 22d.-Fremonts letter, Withdrawing
from position as candidate for Presidency, pub
lished to-day II, says that Union Republican
party is paramount necessity policy Of Dem
ocratic party signifies utter separation, and re-
establishment of slavery. ! believe ] can, con-
sisteDtly with my antecedents, Withdraw, not to
| aid in triumph of Lincoln, but to do my plrt to-
ward preventing McCIellan's election Fremont
thinks Lincoln's Administration has been a fail
ure politically, mlitariy and financially, and
that it's continuance is cause of regret for conn
try. In conclusion, he says united Republican
party is reasonably sure of success; divided, re-
suit doubtful
New YcRK, 22.-1rmy and Nary Gazette says
it is positively known that Grant believes he has
enemy within his grasp does not speak from
idle rumor of his movements.
New York, 23d.-Herald has following from
Headquarters Sherdans Army below Winches-
ter, 23d Entire army advanced yesterday and
took position on lights on east side Strasburg
20 miles beow Winchester, towards Santon, on
mediatcly, and completely demoralzing enemy S
skirmish line. shot from TayIors Battery;
18th Corps, set fire to barn beyond Strasburg,
soon after firing began. Meanwhile 9th Corps,
TO which was assigned main business of the day,
seat forward strong skirmish line to develop enc
mys strength, and if possible to discover crest
forming extension of formidable position held
by the enemy on Flint HILL. Line advanced
handsomely driving rebel line from foot of crest
but no farther Enemy stubbornly held their
own until close. They refused to answer with
single gun. Capt. McCarty's Battery advanced to
their skirmish line, and left 9Th Corps in center
of army. lie gave enemy such battery punish
mcnt as to slatter portion of their line of works
which caused them to retreat. While battery
was still forming lst Brigade, 81 Division, 9th
Corps, charged on right, under deadly fire, and
galantly sormed and carried crest, which closed
this engagement. Loss of 9Th Corps probably
reaches 200.
Dispatch just received states that Sheridan
had driven cnemys cavalry from Front Royal,
miles bcyond--still advancing. Aver.ll is on
SAtANAl iSu II NHS'hl iSHiIiiio " iSHb lHSiS
will be at least showing of hands by both
armies, though whether we assault them in their
present position remains question. Same
respondent writing from Iarper's Ferry, 22d,
noon, says: left army this morning on way
have heard no cannonading indicating opening of
battle yet.
WASHINGTON, 22d.-Dispatches to o'clock,
2lst, have been received from Sheridan. Por-
ton Of rebel cavalry having turned from Front
Royal were pursued, attacked and driven by
our cavalry, who were still pursuing enemy
Rebel infantry made stand at Flint Hall, in strong
ly cntrenched positions, which were attacke by
oar forces last evening. Crest carried and held
by our troops. There is reason to believe that
later dispatches were captured last night by
Moscby near Winchester Stevenson reports
Sheridan's supply trains from Winchester ar
Rived safe last night. (Signed), STANTON
BUFFALO, 22d.-Gen. Dix arrived yesterday
and left this evening for Sanduky to inquire into
recent rebel plot, ana take ctfectull measures
for future
WASHINGTON. 23d.-Following telegram just
received: HARPEa's FERRY, 23d.-Sherdan has
again beaten Early at Fisher Hill, capturing l6
guns and many prisoners. This is probably
Early's finale. [Bally.]
(Signed), STEVENSON.
CHATTANOOGA, 20th.-Sherman, by special ar
rangement with Hood, has exchanged 1900
prisoners. Out of 900 rebels 8S3 refused to be
exchanged, and took the oath. OF 100 picked
men duty with flag of truce at Rough and
Ready, 81 deserted Indeed truce between Sher-
and Hood, which expired to-day will be ez-
tended several days.
New YoRK, 23d.-Richmond Examiner, speak
ing of rumored peace negotiations between Shcr-
man and Georgia authorities says: Georgia
ought to remember that she was one of the first
States to sccede. If she treats for peace on her
terms, as sovereign State, she withdraws
from Confederacy, and leaves, her sisters will
hold her having got them into the scrape.
Washington Republican yesterday having sta
ted that JEFF. Davis had sent letter to jacob
Thompson, at Niagara Falls, proposing peace by
rebel armies laying down arms AMI returning to
allegiance, that Union shall be preserved, az
formerly slaves made free to remain so, those
not free to remain in slavery, says: Gentlemen
having confidence of Government have no faith
in the report; assert that it is Wall street move.
Heralds special says news of Sheridan great
victory was received with enthusiasm. Grant
telegraphed at once to have Sheridan made Brig.
General in Regular army, which was dome
Salute Of 100 shotted guns from earth batteries
given this morning, firing over / 600 charges
along line. Rebels have reinforced their bat
teries, which have been brought to bear on
Dutch Gap Canal works. They keep up cootiu-
ual fire, but 60 no damage.
WAsHINGrox, 24th.-Following official dis
patch just received from Sheridan detailing some
particulars of hattie and victory at Fisher Hill
cannot yet give any definite account of our
loss which is light. Crooks struck left flank of
enemy and doubled it up and advanced down
their lines. Ricketts, Division, 9th Corps, swing
ing in jointly; Crooks and Getty's, who belong
to Division, took up same movement, which was