Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-12-24
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New YORK, l3th.-Richmond Dispatch of Dec.
10th says News from Georgia yesterday, 9Th,
is of exciting character. The enemy, who were
marching down the Ogeechee river with three
Corps, one on the north and two on the south
eide, endeayored to unite their forces, but met
with considerable resistance from the Confeder-
ates, At last accounts they had not effected
their object. They are also prevented in part by
the favorabeness of the weather.
The demonstrations of the Federals the
Savannah river had become more determined.
They managed to get some of their infantry
across the flats in sight of river. Here we were
well prepared, and our artillery did good work
1t was supposed they would be compelled to
abandon attempt from some cause, either lack OF
ammunition inability to get their cannon into
position. 1t was reported that enemy had eff
fected landing on the Coosawatchie, South
Carolina, but had not been able to reach the
road.
The Augusta Constfutionalist of 9th, says
On Monday last fight took place at Walker S
in which the Federals were worsted.
Richmond Examiner, December 10th, says we
learn that the forces which recently went down
the Weldon road consisted of entire corps, be-
sides cavalry. Every man ought to be captured.
The Wing says a good many knowing people are
excited as to destination of raiders. If they
have no more cavalry than is reported, they will
of course soon get TO the end of their journey.
On the other hand we are inclined to believe that
they were better off than reported, and that We
will soon hear of the destruction of brides, &c,
In direction of Weldon. This admit will give
us some Inconvenience, but will not retrieve in
any degree the inevitable failure Grant has
made in his q on to Richmond and Petersburg.
WASHINGTON, l3th.-Richmond papers of 18th
report Sherman at Bloomingdale, about miles
nearer Savannah.
CRY PoNr, l3th.--Rchmond papers of 18th
contain following Sherman is near Savannah,
probably not milos distant. He has not made
nm attack. 1t is still doubtful whether he will or
not make for the coast south east of city. 1t
is very certain that he has not opened communi-
cation with the coast 1t states that Sherman
was on eve of battle. The severity of the wealth
er has prevented any important movements on
either side.
NASHVILLE, l3th.-Nothing of Importance is
reported from army of Potomac or Shenandoah.
New YORK, l3th.-Heralds special from Grant 5
army gives additional particulars of recornois-
sance of Miles command on Friday. After cap
81,
through the night. Their object being accom-
plished, they preparing next morning to re-
turn, when a furious charge made upon them by
rebels was soon repulsed and infantry charged
upon and drove them some distance. After this
the Union troops returned to their old camp,
which they reached on Saturday evening. Cas-
ualties, slight. Rebel Division made recon-
noissance Saturday down the Darbytown
road, on the right of Buffers lines. They seemed
satisfied with their observations, as they soon
retreated. About midnight on Friday rebel ar
tllery opened heavily both on Dutch Gap and on
the right of the army of the James, with little
effect
CHICAGO, l4th.-New first Corps of Gen. Han
cocks, which is to be composed of soldiers who
have served for two years and upwards, may
possibly give a chance for somo of your dis
charged volunteers to get an opportunity to 90
into the army this side, with transp ortation
from San Francisco to Washington furnished by
Government Should it be determined, as is
now supposed, to take volunteers from Califor-
mia, the announcement will be made. as this
Corps will be placed in the field at eerlest mo-
ment.
The bounty by Government for this Corps of
veterans is S30o greater than are offered for
other Corps. The whole Government bounty is
as follows For one years service $500, of which
STAG are paid down for one year for three
years, $500, of which $500 are paid down; the
balance to be paid in installments during the
term of service. Veterans can enlist under these
hounties for one or three years, at their option
In view of these veterans being familiar with
the use of arms the Government has determined
TO arm them with the most improved weapons in
its possession, and to present each soldier with
pass to convey him home at expiration of his
term of service, as reward for his services in
helping to put down this unholy rebellion. If it
should be determined to receive veterans from
California this new Corps of Hancock's who
served in regular army in yourState for several
years, will give the opportunity to many OF our
discharged volunteers to enter active service on
this side against rebels.
LOUISVILLE, l2th.-Rebel Gen. Tanon crossed
the Cumberland with his command on Sunday
at Yellow creek, 20 miles below Clarksville His
force is reported moving towards Harkesyile,
Kentucky. Special dispatch from Nashville says
all our forces have done more or less fighting
to-day, and apparently with damage to enemy
The rebels under Lyon burned the depot, and
destroyed lot of cotton and tobacco at Hadens-
vile, Ky.
NASHVILLE, l2th.-ofica report, from Gen
'osseau at Murfreesboro regarding the recent
oa''ie mas just been received. The railroad
south OF Aurfreesboro and Oryille's creek. and
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