Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-06-18
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Yention nominated by reclamation Abraham
Lincoln for next President and Andrew Johnson,
of Tennessee, for vice-President. Monster mass
meeting is being held at Platt's Music Hall.
Gold yesterday in New York 194 and 1876
Passengers per Constitution, yesterday, report
that $50 seamen were transferred from army to
navy by recent Act of Congress and sent on
Ocean Queen from New York to be distributed
among naval stations on the Pacific. When two
days out they mutined, attempting to capture
steamer. Officers shot two ringleaders and
quoted mutiny. Passengers were armed and
stood guard balance of voyage. While crossing
lsthmus ten of them escaped from the cars but
were re-captured. British man-of-war at Aspin-
wall reported Florida lying in wait for Ocean
Queen off San Domingo, but missed her as she
was two days behind.
CINCINNATI, oth.-Rebel force supposed to be
commanded by John Morgan, made entrance into
Eastern Kentucky few days ago. This morning
they captured Mount Sterling, destroyed bridges
and tore up track between Gynthiana and Paris,
and cut telegraph.
CHICAGO, Carbohydrates from Dallas, 3D.
says enemy attacked McPherson's lines last night
making desperate effort to gain our works. They
were repulsed.
Alabama papers say every train from north
comes loaded with wounded already more than
they know what to do with
NEW York, Sth.-Heralds correspondent says
our line runs parallel with Chickahominy right
under Burnside, center and left under Hancock
Large reinforcements arrived this evening and
more coming.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoroMAc, 9th.-Under
flag of truce last night dead and wounded be-
tween opposing lines were brought in.
NEW YoRK, 9th-Times special reports that
Lee has withdrawn to south side Chckahominy
WASHINGTON, 1Oth.-Informatio from front is
to effect that Bowling Green, Va, was burned by
our forces in consequence of trains being fred on
from houses while passing.
Telegram dated at Dispatch Station sth, says
LIST and 18th Divisions, which begun march at g.,
A. NJ, arrived there at daybreak. Rebels on OPP
posite side Chickahomny observing our move
ments, opened with heavy guns. Hoffman s
Brigade took position on railroad bridge and
threw barricade across track half mile below
Station. Rebels moved heavy ordnance along
road, and approaching within short distance of
bridge threw several shells. Rihe-pits are be-
Ing dug along our line of Notifications.
CAIRO, llth.-Oho river boats report guerril-
las to be enforcing merciless CONSUMPTION in Ken
lucky. All men under so years of age are ta-
ken, especially those who are Union in senti-
ment,
WASHINGTON, l0th.-Rchmond Examiner. 9th
says Hunter has occupied Stanton driving reb-
els IL miles from battlefield Rnmor prevails
that Union forces have occupied Lexington I'm
preston Is that Grant is making his way to
James river, and will cross to south side
NEW York, 10th.-Heralds correspondent saws
our lines have been advanced and placed in ex-
cellent condition for defence. Enemy is within
talking distance of our lines. Our works are
being rapidly strengthened.
HEADQUARTERS, l0th.-At 4, P NJ, Yesterday.
rebels made desperate charge on our works.
and were disastrously repulsed with heavy loss
New YORK, Acknowledgment special saws
Committee of Conference finally agreed to rive
full pay tonegro troops who were free when hos
tilities commenced. House yesterday voted Blair
not entitled to seat in Congress from Missouri.
and that Knox was.
SAN Francisco, llth.-Money market easier
Influx of Eastern capital for purchase of leading
stocks has relieved market. Legal tenders bea-
Wy at 54@55. In New York gold closed last
night at 1913.
CHICAGO, lOth-Dispatch from White House,
9th, says Sheridan bas gone on another import
ant raid, which if a success, will be most benei-
cial. 1t is most hazardous expedition of war.
New YORK, llth.-Tri6unes correspondence
gives details of Shermans movements to June
LIST, of which mention has already been made
May 22d order was given to move next morning
in direction of enemy's pickets. Army crossed
river and pushed towards Huntsville; reached
Burnett, fanking rebels. Towards evening
heavy firing was heard from Hookers position ;
troops hurried up but reached scene after dark
When firing had ceased they found Hooker had
suddenly fallen upon enemy in swamp, and
driven him back. Next morning another fight
took place rebels again forced back, rapidly
followed by our troops, when suddenly masked
battery opened with destructive effect. Our men
were cut down by scores-loss 100 to 300. Next
day enemy massed forces for assault of our
works, and for a half hour fighting terrible
and slaughter great. Enemy driven back in
confusion. Another attack was made on Nc
Pherson's right, which was repused, with loss
of 200 to 5000 to enemy. On 3lst feeble at
tack was made by rebels, who were again re-
pulsed. At noon on LIST we entered Dallas.
Times has account of Averill's expedition, sent
out to look after Morgan. In this Averill seems
50 have been highly successful, as he kept Nor
gan, With 5000 men, near Witchville until Gen
Crooks completed his works On the way he
met Morgan with force of two to his one, but
MADE hight. Our gallant little command with
s'ooe assault, holding their ground until dark
averhi then moved off, Morgan not deeming it
ADVISABLE to follow, Averill eventually tell in
with Crooks 80
Washington special says: Owing to break of
ae no dispatches were received from Army
., ro,omae, Dispatch this morning. dated .
O'clock last nightreports no lighting Wednesday,
say hunter took twenty cannon. many mrs.
oners, and quantities of stores The defeated
nr's "ss part of Brsekspndss's command.