Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-28
BY TELEGRAPH!
FROM THIS MORNINGS VIRGINIA UNION.
Contemplated Fortifications.

military
tended Notifications at each Of the gaps in the
Shenandoah valley, to prevent further raids.
Rcsi2nntioR OF MOntRomerF Blair.
WASHINGTON, September 2G.-When the
resolution of the late Baltimore Convention,
declaring that they deemed 1t essential to the
general welfare that harmony should prevail
In our national councils, and regarding as
worthy Of public confidence and official trust
those only who cordially endorsed the princi-
ples of the Administration, was read by Post
master General Blair, he at once verbally
rendered his resignation, which was not
formally made or accepted until to-day, as
will be seen from the following correspond
ence, It is asserted that Ex-Governor Dem
nison, OF Ohio, will be blair's successor:
WASHINGTON, September 23'-Montgom-
ery Blair You have generously said to me
more than once, that whenever your reslSna-
ton could be a relief to me, 1t was at my DIS,
posal. The time has come. You very wen
know that this proceeds from no dissatisfac-
ton NJ mine with YOU personally or officially.
Your uniform kindness has been unsurpassed
by that of any friend; but it would only make
trouble in your department, and in those OF
some othersT:1 II is not too much to say,
that in the three wears and half during
which YOU have administered the generalpost
office, remember no single complaint against
you in connection Herewith. (Sigued)
A. LINCOLN.
To the President Il have read your note
of this date, referring to my offer to resign
whenever should deem it advisable for your
interests that should do so, stating that IN
YOUR Judgment the time has now come. l
now, therefore, formally tender my resigna-
ton of the Office Of Postmaster General.
cannot take leave OF you without renewing
expressions of my gratitude for your uniform
kindness which has marked your course to-
wards, Yours, very truly,
(Signed) BLAIR
WASHINGTON, September 26.-Montgom-
cry Blair, in letter to an afternoon paper,
saws: NV offer to resign was not made be-
cause the principles adopted at Baltimore
were Objectionable to me. On the contrary
it was made in good faith, with view to allay
animoSities among the friends Of those prin-
ciples, and in order to secure their triumph.
Blair, by request of the President, will re-
main in the Postofice Department until his
successor is qualified.
Nothing has been heard from Governor
Dennison, who is canvassing in Ohio at
point where there is no Geographic connec-
ton. No doubt is entertained that he will
accept the Office.
From Mobile.
New ORLEANS, Sept. l9.-From Mobile
the Tritina brings news OF a gunboat expe-
dition up Fish River, by which saw mills,
grist mills, a ship yard and lumber were de-
Stroyed, valued at million dollars. On re-
turning it was found that the rebels had
telled trees across the stream, and at the
same time in force appeared on the river
and fred upon the boats. The gunboat Ru-
dolph cleared passage for the rest Of the
feet.
A telegraph cable has been laid between
Forts Morgan and Gaines.
The guns, machinery, etc., Of the Monitor
TecumSeh, will be tished up. 1t is thought
from the holes in her bottom, that she can
not be raised.
Fort Gaines is in fine condition, but very
little Of Fort Morgan can ever be made ser
viceable.
From Yicksbur&.
VIcKsBURG, Sept. 2l.-Gen. Dana has
commenced active operations in this district.
A large cavalry force left last night, under
Col. Osborn, which will be followed BY ano-
Their heavy force Of cavalry. The result Of
the expedition will be probably known in
about ten days.
Eorrest's lIoVements-MOre Butcher
ing of Prisoners.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26-Forrest, with his
whole force, has advanced upon and de-
stroyed Sulphur Springs trestle works, yes
terday, Col. Pace, commanding Elk River
Bridge, evacuated that post at daylight. For
rest took possession this morning.. His
force is estimated at 1000 strong, with three
batteries. In the fight at Athens, 500 men
of the Fifth and Eighth Cavalry were captur-
ed by Forrest. He is represented to have
butchered all the negroes captured who wore
Federal uniforms.
From sheridan and Early.
From dispatch captured on Confede-
rate staff officer, it appears that Early was
instructed byLee to hold the Shenandoah VAL
lev at all hazards.
Sheridan is still pursuing Early and pick
ing up prisoners all along the road. 1t is
stated on reliable authority that the prison.
ers captured within the past three days will
number 5000. No fears are entertained Of
the enemy making a raid in any considera-
bic force on Shcridan's rear by crossing
through Luray Valley.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-It is not believed
here that Early will be able to reach Ssaun-
ton with one-third Of his original command.
Reinforcements have been sent to Sheridan
from this vicinity and have reached Stras-
burg. Many rebel wounded who had hidden
away among the citizens Of that village have
been handed over to our troops.
Gold has fallen to lS79@lS74.
Exciting Times in Missouri.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 26.-On the recommends
ton of Mayor Thomas aud many leading
men of this city, Gen. Rosecrans has issued
an order suspending all business not actually
necessary, after twelve o'clock tomorrow,
for the purpose Of organizing citizens for 10y
al defense. Exempts are requested to join
this organization. Rosecrans has issued an
eloquent appeal to the citizens Of Missouri
to take up arms in defense Of their homes,
and repel the invaders of the State. Officers
and soldiers now discharged are appealed to,
and those in the city are requested to report
to Col. Leopold, who will combine them with
his own troops, and form brigade of vete-
rams for the defense Of the city.
Pilot Knob has been evacuated, and the
troops have fallen back to Mineral Point.
General Ewing has 5000 infantry Of Smiths
command.
Price is said to be with Shelby. Their
combined strength is from ten to twelve
thousand, with sixteen pieces of artillery.
ucLE auNduCc LNSnky
miles northeast Of Pilot Knob, yesterday.
No confirmation has been received Of the
capture of Cape Girardeau, as reported.
Active preparations for offensive and de-
fensive movements continue.
Particulars of the Battle at Fishers
Hill.
New YORK, Sept. 27.-The Heralds spe-
cial at Sheridan's headquarters, writing on
the oath, says: Early, after his defeat at
Winchester, withdrew his forces to Fishers
Hill, leaving the most Of his wounded Of the
battle of the 10Th, and those which had accu-
INFLATED from various captures from Crooks
and Averill, in our hands. At Fishers Hill
he rested bis right upon Massanton and his
left upon North Mountain, having front
aboutthr miles in length, covered BY strong
natural and artificial defenses. His right,
which was about one mile in advance of his
left, was considered almost impregnable.
On the Dist most important position on the
front of the enemy's centre was gained by
Wright's corps. On the Odd the main attack
was begun by a trongdemonslratiOn BY EN-
ery..s troops on the enemy's right. About
noon, or little later, Ricketts, division Of
the Sixth Corps advanced and secured some