Weekly Trinity journal., 1864-02-27
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PORTLAND, Me-. 23d.--Steamship Bohemian,
from Liverpool, struck rock four miles OH
Cape Elizabeth last evening and sunk two miles
from shore 200 steerage paSsengeS on board
Boat swamped alongside, drowning several
Cargo valued at 81 900, ,0oo. Among names of
steerage passengers we find P Martin, wife and
children, California. 1t is not known if any OF
them were saved or not. Three mail bags saved;
one for California. 1t is thought but few passen-
gers were lost except those in boat. Some OF
the fremen perished.
Bosrox, 23d.-Vessel just arrived brings news
from Cape Town, Africa, Dec 3lst. She states
that privateer Tuscaloosa was seized by British
authorities for violation of neutrality laws IN
landing portion of her cargo on that coast
New YORK, 23d.-Special dispatch says DIS
trct Court of Eastern District of Virginia, a.
Norfolk. Feb goth, decreed condemnation OF
property under confscaton laws. DEGREES cover
large amounts of valuable property.
MARYLAND Convention instructed delegates to
National Convention to vote for Lincoln as first
and only choice for President.
Within a few weeks the Secretary of the Navy
has decided to add another fleet to National Navy
in compliance with instructions. Propositions
have been made to construct them entirely Of
iron.
FORTRESS MONROE, 23d.-Dispatch announces
arrival of six more escaped prisoners from Rich
mond, making fifty who are now safe. Richmond
papers says forty-eight were re-capturcd, leaving
eleven still out.
LOUISVILLE 22d.-Slave State Emancipation
Convention was largely attended by delegates
from Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee and Ken
lucky 200 or 800 delegates present. Nothing
done yesterday, except appointment of COM
mittee on resolutions and permanent organiza-
ton. During the afternoon circular letter
signed, S. c. Pomeroy, chairman of Uncondi
tional Union Executive Committee was dis
trbuted among members declaring that were
the reelection of Lincoln desirable it is polite
ally impossible against union Of influence which
would oppose him that should he be reelected
his manifest tendency toward compromises and
temporary expedients would become stronger
during second term and cause of human liberty
and the dignity and honor of the nation would
suffer proportionally that patronage of Govern
ment through necessary war has been steadily
increased, and to such extent and so loosely
that the application of the term principal is
absolutely essential to safety of Republican in
stiutions that we are aware that ). j. Chase
has more Of the qualities needed in President
next four years than combined in any avail
able candidate that discussion of Presidential
question as already commenced by friends of
Lincoln had developed popularity and strength
in Chase unexpected by his warmest adverSaries
that other friends of Chase determined on
measures which shall present his claims fully
before the country. General organization has
been effected which already has connection in
all States.
INDIANAPOLIS, 2ad.-Union State Convention
unanimously passed resolutions indorsing nomi-
nation and election of Gov. Mertin.
NEW YORK, 23d.-The World Newbern letter
Feb 18th, says rebels are said to be at Kingston
force estimated at 25 900
A letter from near Charleston says % 900
troops had been sent by rebels to Tallahassee1
dispute advance of our forces on that place
Part of these troops have been sent from Georgia
and Beauregard's army.
Special dispatch received from Knoxville says
that city for four days past has been threatened
by enemy, who appeared in force at rawberry
Plains but rc-crossed the river owing to freshet
in the Halston Ewing is now reported moving
towards Georgia with cavalry on Marysvlle road,
and their infantry are passing near Smoky Noun
tain. There is no anticipation of an attack at
present, which may be made however after the
river falls.
BALTIMORE, 23d-The following is from late
Richmond papers
MOBILE, rSth.-Ohicial news from Fort Jones
saws: Several mortar-boats and fonr gunboats
fired one hundred and sixty shells at Fort Powell
yesterday seven or eight struck no damage.
The officers quarters mostly demolished
The intention was to land at Dolphin Island, but
it not carried out.
The Richmond Inquirer says Gen. Averll is
preparing for another grand raid. He has s.
900 men.
Rebel Congress adjourned on the 10Th to meet
in May. Congress published long address giving
rebel responsibilities of war, and appealing to
Southern people to again fall into armies and
drive invaders from the soil. In relation to
Prices address it says Until some evidence
be given of change of policy part of the
Yankee Government and some surties received
that efforts at negotiation will not be spurned,
Congress is of the opinion that any direct over
lures for peace would compromise ourselves
the effort would be fruitless of good.
Richmond Examiner announces the despatch
of first installment of Yankee prisoners on Feb.
18th to Macon, Ga, where there is prison
; 5000 or 5000 to be sent there at the rate of
400 or more daily.
RNGoLD, Ga, 22d.-Gen. Patner's forces oc-
cupied Ringod to-day. This town is perfect
ruin but seven families remain out of former
population of 3 900.
CHICAGO, 24th-4Chattanoog telegram dated
Yesterday says 1t is thought here that having
failed to accumulate force sufficient for ener-
getc operations, Longstreet is endeavoring to
effect junction with Johnston at Dalton. Two
rebel armies concentrated muster 1000 men.
Provost Marshal's report shows total of 1925
deserters from Johnston army in January and
February. Gen. Palmer pushed detachment
into Lafayette to-day.
THE PLAGUE.-A disease called the spotted
cities. 1t is generally fatal within twenty-four
hours and is described as in most respects like
the Egyptian plague. The usual symptoms are
are the appearance of small pimples and blotches