Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-01-26
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Heavy Fire in Buffalo

1eaVy Fire IL nun0AVs
BUFFALO, Jan. 25.-The American Ho-
tel caught fire this morning. The weather
was intensely cold, preventing the fremen
from working to any extent. One OF the
buildings on Main street. near the hotel,
was blown up by order of the Mayor
This partly arrested the fire. but 1t is
feared it will extend to Pearl street. The
loss by the fire is estimated at over half a
million dollars. .......
The Rebel FIeet Make an Attack ON
lily f9tnt. and are Hepul"eo WIN
Great Loss.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The Star says
dispatches received here state that yester-
day morning, the oath, at two o'clock,
the rebel feet Of five vessels (the Rich
mond squadron), which was SO long in
preparation, came down the river to de-
stroy our aepOts and works at City Point.
The high water, caused by the freshet,
enabled them to pass the distractions
which had been placed above City Point
for the better protection Of the place. A
battle quickly ensued between the rebel
feet and our nearest batteries, in which
one of the rebel vessels was blown up and
instantly and entirely destroyed, while
two Others were so badly damaged by
shot and shell as to compel them to seek
safety in speedy flight in the direction OF
Richmond, accompanied by the other two
which escaped damage. Admiral Farra-
gut left here yesterday evening for the
scene of action. 1t is understood that
he will at once assume naval command
there.
Seward 60 60 to EnSiand-OPerations
OF the Fleet.
New YORK, Jim. 25.-The Herald edi-
torially says the probabilities are great
that Seward will have the mission to
England.
The Tribane's special dispatch says the
indications point strongly in that direc-
ton.
1t is reported that seventy vessels
hitherto engaged in the Wilmington block
ade, will be sent to increase the blockade
off Charleston, Galveston and other
points.
DepredatiOns by the Shenandoah.
FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 23.-The bark
Clifton, from Peruambuco, reports that
the pirate Shenandoah destroyed several
American merchantmen along the coast Of
Brazil, in consequence of which, vessels
bound to the United States were obtain
ing British registers, so as to enable them
to sail under British colors.
Rebel News-Price Gains a Victory
and Governor Foote Leaves Rich.
mond.
The Richmond Dispatch of January
Esd, contains the following: alt was re-
ported yesterday that General Price had
captured Fort Smith, Ark, with the garri-
son Of two thousand men," The report
is not officially confirmed.
J. A. Seldom has resigned the portfolio
of the rebel War Department.
H. S. Foote left Richmond yesterday
by the Petersburg train, en- route fol
Prince George.
| Later from Charleston. 20
NEW YORK, Jan. 25th.-Letters of Jan
18th, from Charleston harbor, say three
iron-clads are distinctly visible at thu
mouth of Cooper river, while large mum
Der of men are busy about the forts
Deserters report that the rebels also hav'
torpedo-boats ready for service, and viii
make fight in case of an attempt on ou
part to get up to the city before putting
new distractions in the harbor. Ou
boats have lately been quite successful il
finding and removing them.
Later from Havann md Mexico.
NRw YORK, Jan. 25.- The steamer
Eagle, from Havana, with dates to Janu'
airy 2lst, has arrived. News had been re,
ceived from Mexico that General DeHir.
bal had made reconnaissance to Oaxaca
where he was fred upon, when he fel
back to Eta to organize an attack upor
the place, which was to be made on Jan.
uary 9th. It said that Porfrio Dial
has force of eight thousand men AND
sixty-ive pieces of artillery. 1t was be.
lieved in Havana that his force was double
this, and better provided than any of the
Liberal armies.
The old mint at Oaxaca is working
night and day coming gold and silver
brought there by the churches to aid
Diaz.
The new Consul General of the Mexican
Empire for the island of Cuba has de-
manded the archives of the consulate from
the old Consul, who refused to deliver
them up, insisting that his government
was still in existence.
The steamer Harriet Lane, lately called
the La vaca, was destroyed by fire at Ha-
| vana on the 18th of January.
Capture Of Another Blockade Rum
ner-AnOther Pirate.
A report had been received at Havana,
from Key West, that the blockade runner
Delight, one of the most successful of the
feet, had been captured and taken into
that port. ...
The Colonel Lamb, very fast iron
steamer, left Havana January 2lst. 1t
was generally reported that she was to be-
come rebel pirate.
From the Union and Enterprise OF this Morning..
Destructive Fire in the Smith.oniau
| Inatitute-A Great Number Of Valu-