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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-12-29
UNION RAID mo LUIsIANA.

By the arrival of steamer from New Orleansywe have
Union accounts of Gen Dsvidsons expedition through
Louisiana.
AFTER sesdy march through the heart Of the enemy
country with five thousand mounted RAIDERS Gen David.
son has reached West Pascagoua with portion OF hs
command and requested that supplies be sent to that point
"The command left Baton Rouge Sunday, November
81 at O'Clock A. M The expedition marched from
there to Tanghpoho and destroyed the jackson railroad
FIVE miles, burned all the railroad buildings bridges and
trestework Sparks from the burning buildings red the
town, and large portion of it destroyed. The track
and railroad buildings destroyed by the second brig
ade Of the fret cavalry division, Gen Bailey commanding
the eleventh New York and second Illinois, Major RemnR-
ton and Col Marsh commanding doing the greater part Of
the work. Major Remington and Col Davis distinguished
themselves throughout
The same afternoon the force started for Franklnve
Mississippi Here number of prisoners and mail were
captured The railroad at this point destroyed SCOTS
command bushwhacked the whole distance Several horses
were killed bnt no men.
The command next crossed Pearl river to Columbia
where several more prisoners and mail captured
From there they TO State Line the Pascagous
river. The Second New York, Of Col Davs's division,
crossed pontoon brdge and il being found
impossible to flank the enemy who were stationed there in
superior force the whole command started for West Pas
cagoula, the Second New York, in the mean time Skin.
mshed with the enemy, and covered the movement down
the banks of the Pasoagoua The main object Of the
petition has been most successfully accomplished Thirty
pIvaes and FIVE officers captured up last
Our loss two killed and eight wounded No general
engagement took place"
A rebel despatch from Meridian, (Miss.) of the GOTH
says Authentic Information has been received from the
advance of Gen. Davdsons raiding column from Baton
Rouge passed through Augusta Perry county Miss
terday, for Mobile Scott and others the right place
Warm work is expected on Monday or Tuesday next"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-12-29

Id direction 10 indicate that the rebels wore rotreang
fastened until got still clearer VIEW when, 70 my
bearer pushing on ind our men pouring voey after voey
upon Cheahams and Suarts retreating fugyes At this
moment all the brought into action, and
Whakers iron brigade struck the only part of the rebel
line which had not yet been broken capturing four guns
and four hundred prisoners 1t was near sundown and
left TO return home but could hear the reports OF the
cannon and the shouts of farther and farther of
indicating that the rebel flight swift but that boys
were continually gathering them up and pressing them
closely.
tCAvALRY OPERATIONS
The cavalry succeeded in passing through the gaps
Il Hillsboro' pike without difficulty and portion had
reae Sd Brentwood by the middle of the afternoon This
WIS - Kupes division of ten regiments, all well armed
ana haeS mounted 1t their intention to do all in
.ne,r power cut Hood of, and heard them diminishing
WIN Tue iugises when left Hatchs division, about
equal Id the passes on the hills till they heard
our makneher grand charge, whep, after having
NUM- of prisoners the lSlh Tennessee
to join Knpe and BrentwCS "
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-12-29
END OF THE TRUCE AT CHARLESTON

The truce in Charleston harbor has ended. Col Null
ford exchange commissioner returned to Fortress
Monroe Monday night in the steamer New York accom-
panied by the remaining steamers of the flag feet
tie Illinois and George Leary These three steamers
brought aboutou thousand prisoners being the last install
men the entire number OOO) exchanged through the
exertions OF Col Milford
At the time the New York sailed from Port Royal on the
18th instant vigorous preparations being made by
Gen Sherman to compel the city of Savannah surrender
to carry it's entertainments by assault Gen. Hardee
with his entire command estimated at from twelve 20 if
teen thousand men, cut off from p and the cap
ture Of the force defending the place deemed GER
fam
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-12-29
sHnaMASs MARCH THROUGH GEORGIA

A correspondent of the Cincinnati "Commer-
cial, writing from Hilton Head, Is. CD says OF
Sherman's march through Georgia:
I" 1t was in the main uneventful far fighting was
concerned hardly any thing in that way having occurred
between Atlanta and Savannah 1t not known to the
army to Gen Fitzpatrick himself that he had been whip
ped that he had Lost his hat 10 the skrmshes the
march no general officer injured and oil the losses
from struggling and otherwise will not reach thousand
"The army moved in four columns Howard on the
right and slocum on the left with the cavalry ID front and
rear In this covered strip OF country nearly
sixty miles in width for three hundred miles
Sherman has cut through Georgia swath OF sixty
miles, and has completely destroyed the great railroad
quadriateral of which Atlanta Macon Augusta and Sa-
vannah the four The railroad leading east
from Atlanta toAugusa destroyed for seventy miles,
including the bridges the Yellow and contiguous river
The railroad running south from Atlanta Mason is de-
stroyed for eighty miles The railroad running east from
Macon to Savannah is destroyed for distance estimated
from ninety to one hundred niles The railroad run
ming between Augusta and Savannah is destroyed from
Waynesboro to Savannah distance Of eighty miles.
"1he wholesale work Of destruction carried lei
surely and with eye to completeness Every rail
heated and bent every tie BRIDGE water station tank,
woodhed and depot building was burned, and every cu
blown up For miles the Macon aud Savannah and
Augusta and Savannah roads the track is carried
marshy territory by extensive restework This Is oil
burned, ard it will be very difficult to replace In all,
Sherman has completely destroyed nearly four hundred
miles of railroad track
Sherman reached Ossabaw Sound with six thousand me-
groes TWO thousand prisoners and abundant supplies Of
cattle horses, and mules He released Federal pri-
soners al MIlen They were hurried of to Columbia,
Is CD few confined in the penitentiary at Mledge-
VILE were released by scouts TO whom the city was
surrendered two days in advance of the approach of the
main army.
Nodoubt is entertained of the capture of Savannah but
Sherman never intended than demonstration
against Macon and Augusta to deceive the enemy and in
| this he perfectly successful"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-12-29

When you man o moonlight night trying to con,
vino, his shadow that II j. improper to follow gen eman
you may be sure tis high time for him to join tempe,
society.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-12-29
SOUTHERN NEWS VA RICHMOND.

Richmond papers of the 2st and 2 instant furnish the
following intelligence:
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-12-29

VUtT
two batteries engaged in vigorous shellng
and here and there sharpshooter fired his Enfield.
THE GRAND CHARGE.
But the time had come for the final grand charge
which was 10 decide the fortunes Of the day Schofsd
and Seedman had reported that they position and
ready and it three o'clock, the signal was given
and the ball opened The heroic of the Tweny-thrd
Corps the first in action had been arranged and
the rebel left greeted with serious vOlley, which
called out all their artillery and musketry that could be
brought to bear One battery which had been concealed
not than three hundred yards from Thomas head
quarters, was particularly vigorous. 1t the Second
Maryland (rebe) and evidently managed with the
greatest skill There four pieces front and so
placed to play either upon Schofed advancing columns
upon the headquarters of Gen Thomas and in this in
stance two pieces pointed in each direction and were
worked rapidly 1t was evident that Schofeld rapid
ly gaining ground when Smiths Corps which lying
right angles with it. ordered forward, thus not only
assang the Maryland battery but two three others in
different directions at The struggle was brief but
severe The advance Of our columns was irresistible
Cheathams and Stewards corps which had to bear the
brun Of the assault match for the veterans under
Schoied and Smith, though protected by formidable
works and the time required TO capture every cannon
the hands o both these rebel Generals just the time
required for to advance four hundred yards on
the doubequlckperhaps about five minutes The rebel
centre and left broke approach, and did not
coed in getting of single piece Of artillery while the
number OF prisoners who fell into our hands was over
hundred at this point alone and before the pursuit
| commenced.
While these things in progress on the right and
right centre Steedman was making vigorous and
cessul charge Lees corps, the rebel right wing while
portion Of the wearied Fourth Corps rushing in
the centre The commands Of Schoied and Smith push
vigorously on the one the right and the other the
lett OF the rebel line OF entertainments and parallel TO them
| and it surprising with what swtness the soldiers
marched As that the fortunes Of the day
were decided in our favor right, went down to-
ward the left TO observe what going there and for
few minutes the battle field obscured from my view
by fog and smoke; and when in clear atmos-
pierre cast my eye down TO point where the rebels had
thaaf
| struggle flag waving in tho distance, but could
not certn whose it was but observed that ii moving
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-15
MARTIAL LAW IN SAN FRAN
"a .- CISCO

\ The Copperhead Broom-Rangcr party
of San Francisco has become so out
raseouslv obnoxious and disagreeable to
the people that there is likely to be serious
trouble there before the Presidential cleo
ton. The Arym of Thursday morning
says: r..... ..Hsss.l.
1--WE learn from 4 high source that the
Commander-in-C Chief OF this Department
contemplates a proclamation OF martial law
in this city and its environs, and that in
certain contingency it will positively be Is
sued"
The manner in which the Broom-Ran-
gers of Storey county have been conduct
ing themselves for week past, may lead
to the adoption of the same measures here
by the military authorities. The corrup-
tons practised by that party at the Sep
TENDER election, and the evident intention
of loyal people that similar frauds shall
not be repeated at the next, has made the
Copperhead party very "sore about the
head" and their midnight demonstrations
prognosticate some deviltry, Of which 1t
is necessary that the civil and military
authorities should take cognizance; and
we hope they will do so-not that we
would advocate a resort to the proclama-
ton of martial law, for that cannot but
be deprecated by every one-but what has
transpired in this county within the last
six weeks, is enough to forewarn and fore
arm the administrators of the civil and
military law to adopt very stringent mea-
sures for the protection of the community.
The argus further remarks on the proba'
BILE proclamation of martial law in San
Francisco, which is equally applicable to
this locality, should similar event trans
pire:
Armed intervention by the Government
in this impending struggle, il it is made, will
be mado upon the plea Of necessity. II a
peaceful expression Of the will of the people
cannot be insured at this election by the civil
authorities, then the civil regime will be sus-
pended, and martial law will be proclaimed.
Its effect may be seen by the results which
followed the declaration Of martial law by
Andrew Jackson at New Orleans, on the 10th
of December, 1911. Its operation, we are
told by Ingersoll, was most rigorous. Louisl-
ana became, at once, one vast camp, ANNA
ted by one superior spirit, controlled by his
iron will. The genius and tirmnesS OF one
,,,,, copstrained rho nreiudices and concen-
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-15

ATTENTION. TowS TRUSTEES We
have several times called the attention of
the Town authorities to the condition Of
Crown Point street, but they seem to be
waiting for the winter to set in, and pri-
vate property is injured. Permission was
gwen, sometime ago, to the Crown Point
Mill to fill up, or close up the water course
on Telegraph street near the Mill. When
this permit was given, several months
ago, some one connected with the town
business agreed to construct sewer
across Crown Point street, so as to lead
off the mud, water, and sinking slum-
gullion which comes floating down the
ravine. Nothing has been done, and
what would be considered nuisance in
any other community, has lodged on the
junction of Telegraph and Crown Point
streets, where, perhaps, it will remain I'M
til the first freshet washes it upon our
premises, deluging the rear part of our
printing Office, and damaging us to an
extent which it may not be pleasant for
the town corporation to bear. In all
kindness, we now ask the Trustees of this
town to adopt immediats measure to open
the sewer under Crown Point street. The
season Of the year is upon US when we
may expect heavy rains almost any week
and we really have no desire to have
our Office flooded and drowned out. At.
tention, gentlemen! Do your duty, and
all will be well. l..r1 }Ia.ar
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-15
FROM THE DESERT DISTRICT.

Last evening we w&y-laid our friend
George LammerauX, who was packing !"
big bar of silver, and acting as though
he might not have come by it honestly.
Of course. we inquired about the matter,
and elected the following facts:
In January last, some lodges were dis
covered about sixty-tiye miles northeast
from this city, on the Carson and Hum
boldt route, in which Mr.. LammerauX for
tunately became interested, and since that
time has devoted his time and money to
the development OF, and becoming con-
WINGED Of the superior richness Of the
lodges, has employed force of men to
prospect these lodges. About a week
since he caused three tons of the ore taken
from the Petona Ledge, at distance OF
eight feet from the surface, to be brought
to Dunn & Covers mill, in the Flowery
District, and submitted to a "mill pro-
cess" resulting in the "bar which we
CHANGED to see George packing away.
The amalgam was assayed by Messrs.
Van Wyck & Co., and was found to be
gold. OBJ fine; silver, 9S7 fine. In value
gold, SllS g.; i'll silver, SlS7 So
making total value of 1906 "A, the pro-
ceeds of three tons OF surface rock.
At the depth of eight feet, the ledge is
from seven to nine feet in thickness, pitch
ing into the hill. At the present time a
shaft is being sunk to the depth of 100
feet, to cut the ledge, which will undoubt-
edly be much richer. at that depth
although if it continues as good, it is for
tune TO the lucky owner.
Twenty-Five miles distant from the
Desert District. the Truckee river is
reached, where busy preparations for the
erection of a large mill, are being made by
Mr.. Lammeraux and his associates and
as wood and water are abundant, the cost
of reduction will be materially reduced.
Six men are now at work on the Petona
claim, and very many other rich lodges
already discovered in the immediate
vicinity, will doubtless ere long be worked
with equal success.
We are glad to learn that other sections
of Nevada are rich in precious minerals,
and we believe that in few years, through
the exertions of just such enterprising
gentlemen as Mr.. LammerauX, vast area
Of valuable mining ground will be opened
to general labor, and that Nevada will be-
come the richest country in the world.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-15
BYTELEGRAPH!
from the Union and Enterprise Of this Morning


Great DisaascIion in the Rebel
RiVer-6heFidan's Terrible Rout Of
the Rebel TroOps--E1ection Rumors
from PennsyIVaMia-The New Con-
situation i'm Maryland.
New YORK, October l3.-The Tribune's
correspondent with Butler writes that evil
dences of exhaustion of the rebels seem
greatly on the increase. Over fifty desert
ers have come into these headquarters to-
day, and report extensive disaffection among
those left behind. Six of the crew of the
ironclad Virginia arrived this morning.
WASHINGTON, October l2.-The Tribunes
special SAYS: Banks is in town, but is said to
be uncertain as to his future movements.
Rumor continues to couple his name with
place in the Cabinet, but those most likely
to know discredit any further changes during
Lincoln's present term.
NEW York, October l3.-The Tribune's
special, dated Headquarters of the Army of
the James, October 10th, says: Unbroken
quiet prevails along our entire lines to-day,
except that the enemy has been unusually
active in Smelling our works at Dutch Gap,
without effect, for upwards Of an hour. Late
this afternoon heavy cannonading had been
heard in the direction Of Petersburg, but we
are HOL uppIIoeu VI "ii"N ~
New York, October l3.-The Worlds
correspondent with Sheridan SAYS Our last
victory over the rebel cavalry was one of the
most complete ever won. Among the guns
captured was the famous Baltimore Battery,
with its gunners. The prisoners captured
were mostly Of the better class of rebel prl-
soners. Some of them accuse their command
ers Of cowardice.
New YORK, October ia special dis
patch to the Tribune says of the Pennsyl..
vania election There is prospect Of small
Union majority on the home vote, but it may
be the other way.
The World does not make any claim to
that State whatever. 1t has dispatch from
Philadelphia, dated the 18th, which says the
Democrats carried the State by from six to
ten thousand majority on the home vote.
THE World is Copperhead paper
BALTIMORE, October l2.-The election to-
day for Mayor resulted as follows Chapman,
regular candidate, 1884; Sterling, indie
pendent, 1924. The new Constitution has
majority of 1881. This majority will restore
Maryland, aud the soldiers vote will secure
the adoption of the New Constitution.
PHILADELPHIA, October l2.-From re-
turns received Forney's Press claims Re-
publican majority of from 5000 to 5000. 1t
is possible that later returns may reduce it.
Present appearances indicate u Republican
gain Of three Congressman. The Age esti-
mates from the returns of forty-one counties,
Democratic gain Of $4,000. Twenty-Five
counties to hear from.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-15
UNION COUNTY CONVENTION.

The adjourned session OF the Union
County Convention assembled at the
Opera House this morning, at 10 o'clock,
and were called to order by B. c. Whit
man, Esq, President.
The Secretary read the roll-call, and d
quorum was found to be present. The
minutes of the first session were read and,
upon a unanimous vote, adopted, and the
thanks of the Convention rendered to the
Secretary for his very able report.
The President declared the next order
of business to be the nomination of three
District Judges, and the following gentle
men were put in nomination: L. W. Fer
ris, R. S. Mesick, A. b. Elliott Richard
Rising, Caleb Burbank and G. d. Kenney.
Upon motion, the nominations were de-
clared closed.
A motion to suspend the rules of the
Convention and vote riUa roce for candi-
dates for the Judgeship, was argued affir-
matively by Mr.. Hillyer, and in the mega
tive by Mr.. Myers, and upon vote was
declared, by the President, lost.
A previous rule, requiring all candidates
to express their political views and pledge
allegiance to the resolutions and platform
adopted by the Convention, was declared
in order accordingly, the first nominated,
Hon. L. w. Ferris, came forward and
briefly but periodically endorsed the plat
form adopted by the Convention. G.. d.
Kenney followed in brief but timely
speech, putting himself squarely on the
record. Judge Burbank, the next in
order, spoke for five minutes, and came
square to the mark. r. s. Messick came
forward and addressed the Convention,
and was followed by Messrs. Rising and
Elliott, in the same feeling and patriotic
remarks. ..-...-. FL. ... -
The ballot for District Judges being next
in order of business, the Chair appointed
Messrs. Peasley, of Virginia, and Glover,
of American City, as tellers, and the Con-
yention went into ballot, with the fol-
lowing result. Whole number of votes
east, Unnecessary for a choice, So:
! r. S. Messick, 50; Caleb Burbank, 60;
Richard Rising, Al; L. w. Ferris, SO; A..
B. Elliott, l6; G. D. Kenney, Is.
Messrs. Messick, Burbank and Rising
were accordingly declared by the President
duly nominated, and upon motion the
nominations were declared unanimous,
amid great applause.
Upon motion, it was carried that the
Executive Committee of the several Union
Clubs be delegated the powers of the
Union Central Committee-their term of
Office to continue for one year. '-'. De-.
The Secretary made report that the
Convention had received from candidates
the sum of $40, at the first session, which
had been paid to the Sergeant-at-Arms,
who reported the same sum as having
been disposed Of, The amount received
to-day was $50, which, by vote, was
paid the Secretary for his services, after
defraying the necessary expenses of the
day. ...f. -H.us gt f# .
Upon motion of Mr.. Hillyer, the thanks
of the Convention were returned to their
President, B. c. Whitman, ESQ.,, for the
able manner in which he had presided over
their deliberations. i7s- '5GE. i--..'
Mr.. Whitman responded in an eloquent
speech, and the Convention adjourned
sine die, with three rousing cheers for the
cause.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-15

ST. JoHN's EPISCOPAL CHuRcH.-This
edifee, whose exterior adons and beauti-
fes the town, is rapidly approaching COM
pletion, and it is expected to be ready for
Divine service by Advent Sunday. The
ladies of the town are making preparations
for a Grand Festival, to obtain funds
wherewith to finish it, and as all must feel
pride in the enterprise, it is expected our
citizens will contribute literally to so laud-
able purpose, when called upon. When
complete, and the clock to be placed in the
tower strikes the hour, it will be the most
perfect and tasteful church edifce outside
of San Francisco, on the Pacific coast.
The Trustees viii spare no effort to pro-
vide our citizens with that which has SO
long been pressing Rant, comfortable
and suitable place for'devotiqnal service.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-15

If the Democrats are the buzzard shooters,
then the Republicans are the buzzards.-An-
rora Times. ri
Then it is Union men Tor as you call
them, Republicans,) whom You Copper
heads propose to'shoot: 1'' ''.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-15

SATURDAY night was the appointed time
for the bowling Of the hyenas.-Grass vac
leg National. sa" ..a ...
This is the first intimation we have had
that the Broom Rangers had meeting at
Grass Valley on Saturday niRht.-Appeat.
A few of them can be heard bowling
late O. nights over here-armed with that
deadly weapon, the broom.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-10-15

U,HE ABOVE REWARD WILL BE PAID BY
J. the Sheriff of Storey county for the appGeheh-
sion and delivery Of A. BEBEN, prisoner VINO es-
He had on when he escaped grey flannel shirt,
black coat and grey pants-s about 30 years Of age,
and speaks very broken English hight, 2 ieet
chin and baker by trade, J, C. CLARK,
oclItf Sheriff OF Storey county.