Washington telegraph., 1864-10-05

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day was observed throughout the CITY
with fasting, humiliation and PRAYER.
Grant is receiving reinforcemsntsa and
is completing the railroad from CITY
Point road to tho Weldon railroad. Ev-
rything indicates the purpose of Grant
to wiuter in front. No idea is entertained
by our authorities of evacuating this city;
on the contrary, there is every purpose
OF holding it against all odds.
Petersburg, Sept. 14.-There was some
skirmishing on the right to-day and hea.
w canronading all along the lines. TIE
city was shelled several hours IL the
most vigorous manner. So,ns damage
was sustained, but no serio1s, accident
occurred.
The enemy adyanca1 their pickets
somewhat stftl d Z
Richmond, Sept. T0-There was a
very destructive fire in Manchester last
night, originating in Gilmer's tobacco
factory. which, with its contents, embra-
cing a large stock Of tobacco, was entire
lv destroyed.
The fire was the work Of an incendi-
ary.
Garry's factory and several dwellings,
Were destroyed.
The loss will exceed million and a
half dollars.
Petersburg, 15th.-Warpn's tyankee)
corps advanced westward this morning
to Poplar Springs church, two miles from
Weldon road. The enemy broke through
Buffers lines. They were met by Col.
Ferreber's and Deerings brigades, and
repulsed. Our loss light. The enemy
had commenced fortifying at the church
Prisoners state that it was attempted
to advance their lines in the direction of
south side road. All quiet on balance
of the line. No shclling and but little
picket firing.
Richmond, 16th.-The obscquies of
Gen. Morgan took place to-day. His re-
.ains Were conveyed to Hollywood ccm-
etery and placed in vault. The funeral
cortege included number Of military
and civi officers.
Richmond, I5th.-A special to the
Evening Wing from Petersburg to-day,
says force of enemy's cavalry and infin-
try supporting raidins party. advanced
from Weldon road this morning in vicini-
tv of Popular Springs church. two miles
west aud four miles from city. Skir-
mishing going on all the morning. No
particulars vet received.
\ letter from an officer of Lomax's
brigade SAYS: We drove the enemy thro'
Mart;nsburg yesterday, the 10th, and to-
day we are tearing up the railroad.
Petersburg, l6th.-A skrmish lin" Of
the 1sflt W arren's) corps We're surprised
near Davis house, on Weldon road. this
morning, in front of Wilcox's division.
The prisoners have arrived here. With
this exception, nothing interesting on
our lines to-day. The enemy renewed
sheling thi, afternoon, throwing several
l5-lnch mortars, loaded with glass. brass,
coppeT and iron. Loads fell in the city.
bur did no damage Our troops are in
fine spirits and eager for fight.
Petersburg. 17ih-Hampton's cavalry
made Il most successful dash into the en-
emy's lines, near Sycamore church,
Prince George county, IL miles from the
city, capturing 2,500 head of lat beeves.
800 prisoners, number OF horses and
ten wagons. The spoils are now safe in
the Confederate lines.
Gregg's division of Yankee cavalry
made aii effort to cut off Hampton. but
was handsomely hogged for his pains.
IIampton's men are in full leather, and
eager for another chance at Grant chSce
beef VI
FRoN THE NoRTH-Ncw York papers
Of the 14ih say, railroad between Nash
Vile and Chattanooga repaired aud trains
running.
\ railroad train near Baydstown was
captured by guerrillas on Monday.
The Tribune says the Republicans
have carried Maine by the largest major
ity ever given at gubernatorlal election.
They gain a member of Congress and
have elected ve-sixths of the Lrgisla-
tire.
Several journals, formerly Republican,
h tve come out in favor of Mcclellan.
Cincinnati Times and Albany States
mm,, both Republican. predict defeat of
Lico!n and urge his Withdrawal.
The Boston Post says it is great re-
lief to the democracy to be rid Of such
enemies ~ rhc Woods. Says, if Vallan-
digham chooses to follow them, hc will
have rot gin road TO travel.
Gov. Seymour peremptorily declines a
re-nominatitn for Governor.
Gen. Hooker advises the election Of
sc Clcllm.
Seward. in a speech at Washington,
said the drnft would sure y come, if the
peop. do not volunteer.
1t is report ut st. Louis that about
Is, 900 rebels wer.' concentrating at the
mouth of Red river,
Gold opened at 2iS; advanced to 22s;
closed at 22i.
Richmond, llth.-New York Herald
of the 18th says: Osir recent victories,
and rumora of victories to come, and the
fact that all tho preside ntial candidates
are upon a war platform. are causes, all
combined, of bringing down gold to 10.
On Saturday Vallandigl am, after hav-
ing read McClellan's. letter. telegraphed
to a friend in Washington, .'All hope is
lost :" and withdraws from tie canvass.
The Louisville Journal has placed the
Chicago ticket at the head of it's columns.