Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-08-17
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IrRon rrsTrapAr,s sacaAArsro UuoS.l
DATEs TO AUGUST 18Th.

MAC, Aug. l4th!-General Burnside was re-
lieyed yesterday and left his command last
evening. General Wilcox Temporarily COM
mands the Ninth Corps.
Il was reported last week that the enemy
intended TO make flank attack on our left,
but up to this time no demonstration has been
made. Everything at headquarters is per-
fectly quiet.
HEADouARTERs Army OF THE PoTo-
MAC, Aug. 14th.-Considerabl firing was
kept up all night between the pickets on the
center and right. Yesterday morning heavy
firing was heard in the direction of James
river it lasted two hours. II is reported to
have been an attack by some rebel rams on a
working party Of General Buffers force, who
are cutting canal across small peninsula
on the James river.
New York, Aug. l5th.-The CONNER
cidPs Washington dispatch says: We hear
General Grant has some important movement
in view not proper to indicate now. A large
number Of transports have been sent down
the river. II is surmised that they are to as
sist removing General Grants troops.
Large bodies of cavalry have been brought
here. A heavy movement up the Shenandoah
Valley is looked for soon.
General Hood is supposed TO have been
largely reinforced, and the capture OF Atlanta
may be delayed.
From the Shenandoah Valley-Rebels
continue their Retreat-Prepara-
tions for n Battle.
New York, Aug. l5th.-The Worlds
special dispatch, dated I" In the saddle, Shen-
andoah valley, August 18th, A. \" says: The
rebels continue their retreat. They are sup
posed to be on their way to Strasburg or Front
ROYAL. The weather is intensely hot. Des-
pite this the men are in excellent marching
order. The movements are as rapid as pos
sible. The enemy has the start ahead Of us,
however. II he continues to retreat the pur-
suit is likely to be long and battle some
days distant. Doubtless Early's policy is to
retreat further before giving battle, as by re-
treating he draws US further from our base,
while he gets nearer position where he can
be reinforced before fighting. The pursuit,
however, is conducted by one in whom the
army have great confidence. The strength
of this force has already been calculated for
emergencies.
MIDDLErowN, Aug. 18th, P. M.-Our cav
airy came up with the rear guard Of the enemy
early this afternoon. Slight skirmishing en-
sued in the town. Our infantry were close at
the heels Of the cavalry. The rebels are now
in line of battle opposite Cedar creek, across
the Staunton pike, between two and three
miles distant. They occupy the high land
beyond, which forms strong defensive posi-
ton, and are said to have two lines Of battle
half mile long, They, like US, have been
severely marched and being close pressed
may have seized the opportunity for securing
this position for rest.
CEDAR CREEK, August l2-5 P. M.-Our
skirmishers have just crossed the creek, and
are now skirmishing with the enemy. Our
own skirmish line and theirs are plainly per-
ceptible. The firing is moderately brisk.
The enemy's skirmishers are just on the edge
of wood beyond. The only portion Of their
line of battle visible is on distant hill. No
artillery firing has taken place.
$40 P. M.-The rebels now show them
selves on distant ridge, where observed
portion Of their line Of battle was seen before.
They have opened upon our skirmish line
from guns posted in an admirable position,
but have done no damage. Skirmishing still
going on and getting heavier. Our artillery
IS Just replying. Prisoners captured say that
Gordon's division Of Ewelrs corps is imme-
diately in our front. They probably compose
the rebel rear guard. A decisive battle here
does not at present seem at all probable.
SIX o'cLocK.-The diminishing is still go
ing on.
neserte,-a, atorfes from Richmond,
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-, 49,, P;.hnnnd ssS That on Satnrdsy the
e,S tonr tra;ns of cars ,rrived brinoino
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division left Immediately to reinforce Early.
A large body of rebel cavalry arrived the
same day and departed in the same direction.
The Semmes Anair-North Carolina
Election.
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s.on 1871 "a =, 81 Ensl;sh ,.sssoI noarba,nd
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, I'D that no,5;no Tili come from i II
savs ,he var IL cona;ct betvsen Conserve.
tism and Radicalism that the people of the
Confederacy are the only people in the world
who are contented with their political, social
and religious institutions.
Vance was reelected Governor of North
Carolina by from forty to fifty thousand ma
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Accounts Of FHrEagaps Movements
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NEW tokk, august i4.n.INew dreams qsNaln
papers OF tue itn nave particulars VI ra
CUTS movements. Inc Hartford, with the
Admiral on board, steamed to Fort Morgan
and delivered such succession Of broad
sides as ettectually shenced all the reoei guns
In the water batteries. Inc monitors, AZ the
engaged M.