Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-06-25
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NEW YORK l5th.-Call has been issued for
Union Conservative National Convention, to
meet at Chicago July 4th, signed P. F. Stevens,
secretary.
Worlds Washington dispatch says informal
meeting of Union members of Congress held to
consider repeal OF 5000 exemption clause many
deemed injudicous. Impression there is that it
will not pass House. Within few days draft
of 200, 900 men is expected to be ordered.
WASHINGTON, l6th.-Petcrsburg Express has
dispatch from Lynchburg to effect that Hunter
entered Lexington, IS miles south of Stanton
His strength is estimated at 10, 900 Richmond
ENQUIRER, 18TH has intelligence of Crooks, with
200 men at Amherst Court House, II miles
north of Lynchburg. Hall destroyed bridge
over river at Arlington. Lynchburg was defcuu-
ed with much larger force than the Yankees ex-
pected.
LOUISVILLE, l4th.-Frankfort and Lexington
resume trips tomorrow. Louisville road
has not been interrupted.
CIScIxxArt, l6th.-Flemingsburg Ky, cores
pondence, 18th, says remnant of Morgan's COM
mand numbering 700, passed this morning, en-
route for Pound Gap. They admit loss of 200.
Union forces still pursuing him. They ar
rived at Cynthiana six hours after Morgan's de-
parture.
HAMILTON, Ohio, Observation-Disclosures made
his appearance at Comprehend District Conven-
ton here. lie was received with enthusiasm
He spoke briefly from written document, narra-
ting his arrest defending his course, asserting
that he arrested because he labored to pre-
vent the raising of troops and encouraged de-
sertion of soldiers, and said - don't mean any
longer to be victim of the arbitrary power Of
Abe Lincoln. If he seeks my life, let him de-
clare, but he shall not again restrain me OF per-
sonal liberty, except upon due process OF law
lie denounced Burnsides order 81 under which
arrested, declaring it against the Constitution and
Law He reverted to his right to cri,icisc acts of
Administration.
WASHINGTON, istA.--It is unknown whether
any executive action will be taken on return of
Nallandigham.
CIycrxxArI, IGth.-Ya!landigham arrived at
DAYTON last night There no demonstration
in behalf of the old traitor. Considerable APP
prchension of trouble to-day People very much
excited District Convention at Hamilton APP
pointed him delegate to Chicago
LOUISVILLE l4th.-OfIiccrs report that Wheeler
is at Calhoun on railroad between Chattanooga
and Sherman army. On Friday lie captured
six cars and cut telegraph. Train from Resaca
to Chattanooga was interrupted by torpedo
exploded hurting from track. demo!isAing
them Nobody hurt. Men from front report our
cavalry on reconnaissance. Found body Of rebel
cavalry. and after slirmish enemy fell back
across ChAttahooehie. Prisoners report whole
rebel army on south side, determined to oppose
passage; river swollen.
CHcAGo, l5th.-MemphiS papers 18TH have
following particulars of SturgiS defeat on 10Th.
Expedition had been out nine days, when it met
enemy near Gun Town Cavalry, which was in
advance met and overpowered enemy, who fell
back three miles Here sharp engagement, last
ing two hours, occurred our forces finally COM
PEELED to fall back in direction of Ripley, closely
followed by enemy. At Camp Fulton another
engagement took place. Here mud was so deep
that it was almost impossible to move wagons
and artillery Enemy pressed our troops on all
sides with superior force of cavalry. After des-
perate fight we were compelled to fall back, and
infantry was thrown into confusion. Only four
ont of eighteen pieces of artillery brought
of Greater portion of our wounded fell INTO
enemys hands. Rebel cavalry followed ours to
near Coliersville Our loss in killed, wounded
and captured, probably exceeds 1000. Enemy
loss not known.
FoRrREss MONROE l6th.-At o'clock yester-
day l4th Corps, under Smith, left City Point and
marched in direction of Petersburg kurz
cavalry attacked entertainments outside Peters
burg, and IL, P. NJ, succeeded IN carrying them
and entered city. Cavalry was supported by
advance guard of Smiths Corps Remainder of
troops at last accounts marched in direction OF
Petersburg fast as landed. An endless stream
of transports and barges is making its way up
James river to new base of supplies.
HEABouARrKRs ARMY PoroMAc, lGth.-Troops
and trains engaged all day crossing James river
Hancock's Corps has advanced towards Peters
burg, which it was expected to reach last night.
Nothing official from him yet. Cannonadipg is
heard in that direction supposed he or Butler
is engaged.
James river;
CRY PoINr, l6th.--Smith, with l 500 men at
tackled Petersburg this forenoon Butler reports
sharp fighting. Enemy moving from city across
Appomattox. Hancock is enoughto render
Smith all necessary aid.
5,P.N., l6th.-Latest says Smith has carried
entertainments at Batleys House, colored troops
carrying riAe-pits with gallantry. Have not car
ried main line
Cry PoINT, l6th-At 7:20 NJ, yesterday,
Smith assaulted and carried principal line of en-
II
up and took position on Smiths left at 3 P. NJ,
to-day. Enemy have abandoned their works in
front of Bermuda Hundred. Buffers troops are
now tearing up railroad between Petersburg and
Richmond.
wAsHIxaroN, l7th.--Richmond papers have