Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-07
EASTERN TELEGRAPH
Especial DISPATCH TO THE GOLD HILL DAILY NEWS
Capture of General Early
Exchange Reinforcements Sent to


Exchange - Reinforcement Sent to
Grant.
New YORK, March 4.-The Richmond
Enquirer says Colonel Hatch, Commits
sioner of Exchange, has arranged to de-
liver at Wilmington, all Yankee prisoners
in North Carolina, as soon as Transports
ton can be furnished.
The Examiner says: On Saturday last
twenty-one transports, containing six
thousand troops, left Alexandria for For
tress Monroe. Their destination is sup
posed to be Grants lines.
Sherman's Army and PorIer's Gun
boats Mt Fayetteville, N. C.-Beau-
regard mt Mobile.
New YORK, March 5.-The Herald'S
special says: Authentic information from
Richmond has been received that Sher-
mans advance had reached Fayetteville,
n. C.
The dispatch also says, Porter's gum
boats had reached that point.
The Herald's New Orleans correspond
ent has information from Mobile to Feb.
9th. At which time the rebels were re-
ceiving reinforcements and strengthening
defenses. Beauregard was there on the
4th inspecting works.
Preparations for Evacuation-Cap-
ture of General Early and most of
his Force - Capture of Charlotfcs-
vile.
New YORK, March 5.-The HeraEs
Army of the Potomac correspondent says
every fresh batch of rebel deserters that
comes within our lines reiterate the state
ment, made by previous arrivals, that the
rebels are preparing to eyacuate Rich
mond and Petersburg.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-.The following
dispatches, in relation to the reported de-
feat and capture of Gen. Early, by Sheri-
dan, and capture of Charlottesville, Va,
have been received by this Department
"Sheridan and his forces commenced
their movement last Monday, Feb. 9th,
and were at Staunton when last heard
from. General Hancock was placed in
charge of the Middle Military Division
during the absence of Sheridan; head
quarters at Winchester.
(Signed.l STANTON"
CRY PoIST, March 5-ll A. Mo
Stanton: DeserterS who came in this
morning report that Sheridan had routed
Early, and captured Charlottesville. They
report four regiments having gone from
Richmond to reinforce Early.
(Signed.) GRANT"
CRY POINT, March So p. M.-De-
serters from every point pt the enemy's
lines confirm the capture of Charlottes-
vile by Sheridan, and say he captured
Gen. Early and nearly his entire force,
consisting of 1880 men. Four brigades
were reported to have been sent to Lynch
burg to get there before Sheridan is posi-
BILE. (Signed.) GRANT"
"CITY POINT, March 80 Stanton ::
Refugees confirm the statements of desert
ers in regard to the capture of Early and
nearly his entire force. They say it took
place on Thursday, March I'd, between
Stanton and Charlottesville, and that the
defeat was total.
(Signed.r GRANT"
Movements of sheridan md sherman
Home for Disabled Soldiers.
The Times says a letter from Winchester
Va. states that on the 25th Feb. Cavalry
reinforcements and pontoon trains arrived
there. On 9th, Gen. Sheridan started
with about fifteen thousand cavalry, it is
said to operate in the direction of Lynch
burg. Some say that Sheridan and Sher-
man will meet and act together in that
direction. Gen. Hancock assumed COM
mand at Winchester.
WASHINGTON, March 3.-Both Houses
passed bill to establish home for dis
abled soldiers, it incorporates Lieut.. Gen.
Grant and ninety-nine Others, and cap
ital to consist of million dollars is made
up from military funds and donations. 1t
will not be an expense to thegovernment.
From the Virginia Union of this morningl
Rebel News-Lee FortifyinR Colds
boro and KinEnton-Blockad Kun
ming at GaIvestOu-ExPedit from
New Orleans.
PHILADELPHIA, March "a Washing
ton special says: Richmond papers re-
ceived contain telegram from Fayette-
vile, stating that no Federal force has
advanced in that direction from Whining
| ton.
The Richmond Dispatch says Singleton
has arrived in Richmond. 1t says his
mission is commercial one. He propo-
ses to exchange bacon for flour. Other
papers intimate his visit is of private
character.
Congressman C. w. Rives, of Virginia,
has resigned his seat.
The Dispatch says Union cavalry force
is moving down the valley towards Staun-
ton.
NEwBERN, N. c., Feb. 25.-Rebel de-
serters report that Lee has ordered Colds
boro and Kingston to be fortified, which
order is now being carried into effect.
Goldsboro, he says, must be held at all
hazards. A large force is now at work
night and day at Goldsboro, throwing up
Notifications. ......
Blockade running between Galveston
and the West Indies is carried on success
fully, perhaps rivaling in this respect the
ports of Wilmington and Charleston.
Quite number of steamers have run in
and out of Galveston during the past fort
night. The Government stores in Texas
and at Shreveport, are full of clothing and
other necessaries. The expedition fitting
out at New Orleans, it is believed, is in
tondad for Galveston. and not Mobile,