, 1864-09-23
Eastern News.
News of September 18th.

die Court house Between FIVE and six hundred
wagons are constantly engaged in this business.
Confederate officers are taking all the grain to
feed their animals, leaving none for the
farmers to sow next season.
A dispatch of the 8th says the rebels are re-
ported as massing on our left with the intention
ofpenetrating our lines, but have evidently Civ
en- up the enterprise for day or two.
Strict orders have been issued against inter-
course between pickets
A report reached Gen. Starkweather's head
quaters that the rebel Cen Dick Taylor had
crossed the Mississippi and was concentrating
with Forrest for the purpose of invading West
Tennessee.
A scout has justarrived from Savannah, Tenn.
says all the males between the ages of l5and As
have been conscripted in the State of Missis-
sippi.
The Herald's special from Leetown, Va, 10th
says:
The enemy attacked one brigade of Averills
division this morning shortly after 8 O'Clock
this morning at Darkyille, on the Winchester
pike, south of Martnsburg, with Johnson's Nc
Causlands and McLaughlin's brigades of caval-
ry, and Rhodes division ofinfantry, Early lead
ing inc attack in person. The enemy's cavalry
were thoroughly beaten, driven in three success
siye charges, under the artillery fire, upon and
through the infantry line. The rebel infantry
were then brought forward to the attack, where
upon a brigade returned, having nearly expen-
ded their ammunition. They fell back slowly
before our advance. The rebel infantry being
unable to reach the Union cavalry, their noun
ted force again brought forward, but did
not venture to attack SchOonmaker in a position
he had assumed. From prisoners taken we learn
information of the highest Importance. The en-
emy's loss much greater than ours. Early thought
to steal a march on Sheridan's lines and didn't
expect in the outset of his operations disaster by
AverilPs activity.
The Heralds 9th corps correspondent on the
10th says
1t is gratifying sight to witness the wonder
full change effected in our army within a few
weeks, from large and frequent reinforcement.
Our skeleton regiments filling out to their
old proportions which they exhibited in the first
stages of the campaign The brigades begin to
show an unusual numerical force, while the di-
visions are becoming something like appropri-
ate commands for our general officers. With all
this there is decided Improvement in the spir-
it's and health generally of the troops.
Cincinnati, Sept l2.--An indianapolis dis
patch announces the capture of Quantrell, the
Missouri guerrilla. He was recognized on the
street by a refugee.
The Confederate loan was quoted 78E.
New York, Sept. 8,-The Commercials spe-
ciaI says the contractors are clamorous for their
pay, but the Treasurer is Withholding all pay
ments in order to pay the soldiers.
No news from Grant or Sheridan.
Information from the Army of the Potomac of
the 10th says The Jerusalem plank road is oc-
cupied by the Sd division Of the Sd corps The
pickets have been so close together that they
conversed without difficulty On part of this
line some distance in the rear of their advance,
the enemy had thrown up line of Slight works,
supposed with the intention of falling back to
them when the occasion may demand. 1t was
determined to drive them back to this line and
strengthen ours. When all was quiet, the diyi-
sion was formed into line Of battle and ordered
to advance. The rebels not being prepared for
such a movement had nearly their entire line
captured They made every effort to retake the
lost ground but did not succeed Our men now
occupy the line and they are securely en-
trenched.
Halifax, Sept l2.-Two blockade runners
have arrived with cottorn to pay tho intero9t
the Confederate loan.
Reports from Little Rock say the rebel Gen.
Price died at Arkadelphia, Arkansas, of dysen-
terry.
Harpers Ferry dispatches of the 10th state
that the rebels are still in force near Winches-
ter.
A Nashville dispatch says that Hood left but
little of value in Atlanta.
News Of September 14th.
New York, Sept l4.ATbe POSTS special adj
vices from the Army of the Potomac say that
the rebels are feeling our lines slightly, but
have made no general attack at any time.
The draft has been ordered in Maryland and
Delaware on Monday the 10th.
Washington. Sept. l5.--No important news
from the Army of the Potomac. The works of
the enemy on our left and front have been forti-
fed recently. Deserters say that the enemy are
being strengthened by reinforcements from vari-
GUS points and by large number of conscripts
who appear to have deserting proclivities.
Grant telegraphs from City Point on the 18th
that he ought to have the whole number of men
called for by the President in the shortest time
possible for the prompt filling up of the armies
He says it will have more effect on the enemy
than victory. They profess to believe there is
such strong party North that the draft cannot
be enforced. Let them be unedceiyed. Deser-
ters tell us daily that their men are nearly uni
yersily tired of war, and desertions would be
much more frequent, but they believe that peace
will be negotiated after election. The enforce
ment of the draft and the prompt filing up ofour
armies Will save the shedding OF blood to an inn
mense degree. (Signed) GRANT.
The following telegram has beenreceivedfrom
Sherman: luFa
Atlanta, Sept. Ii am glad to hear that the
draft will be enforced. First, Because we need
men. Second, They come as privates to fill up
old and tried regiments with experienced officers /
already on hand, Third, Because the enforce
hhGuJ VI law Will udulIeoG power III our Govern /
ment equal to the occasion. Our Government, !
though Democratic should in times of trouble |
and danger, be able to WELD power.
(Signed) SHERMAN.
The draft has been ordered to commence mall |
the districts where the quota has been filled by |
volunteers on Monday 10th inst Substitutes
will be received and credited to as late periods
as possible. (Signed) STANTON.
Vance's majority for Governor of North Caro-
lima over Holden, peace candidate, is estimated
at $4,000, The total vote will reach $4,000.
Macon Sept l0,-Hood received yesterday a
flag of truce from Sherman. He states he had |
ordered Atlanta cleaned Of all the white inhab-
tants Those taking the oath are to be sent
North Those refusing are to be sent South
An armistice of 10 days was proposed to carry
out the order. Hood accepted the armistiee but
pronounced the order barbarOus.
Cairo, Sept. l4.-The New Orleans Picayune
says:
The election of the 9Th was the most quiet and
orderly ever held in that city. Sc, 6,OOOvotes were
cast, exclusive of two precincts in the fourth
district and the second poll Of the first district.
The Constitution was adopted by 1000 ma
ority, Only 800 votes were cast against it.
Augusta, Me-, Sept. l4.-l5e towns give Co
ley IL, 900 majority. If the Union vote in the
emainder of the State is in proportion Coneys
majority will reach 10000
Hartford, Conn, Sept 14.-The Democratic