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The Daily Dispatch: November 29, 1864., [Electronic resource]

The War news. All was quiet on the north side of James river on yesterday. There was considerable shelling of Dutch gap by our batteries, and it was reported that General Pickett, from his lines south of Battery Howlett, had also opened with his cannon upon the enemy in his front, who are believed to be mostly negroes. It is also said that picket firing has been actively resumed on this part of the lines. It was reported on yesterday that Grant had sent off a considerable body of troops to co- operate with Sherman in Georgia, and to aid that General in reaching and establishing a base on the Atlantic coast. We do not vouch for this rumor, but must say there is nothing improbable in it. Still, we think it more likely that Grant is mustering his forces for an early demonstration on General Lee than scattering them to aid Sherman. It is just possible that Sherman's coming to grief might not be disagreeable to him. That General has already acquired so much of glory as to be

The War news. All was quiet on the north side of James river on yesterday. There was considerable shelling of Dutch gap by our batteries, and it was reported that General Pickett, from his lines south of Battery Howlett, had also opened with his cannon upon the enemy in his front, who are believed to be mostly negroes. It is also said that picket firing has been actively resumed on this part of the lines. It was reported on yesterday that Grant had sent off a considerable body of troops to co- operate with Sherman in Georgia, and to aid that General in reaching and establishing a base on the Atlantic coast. We do not vouch for this rumor, but must say there is nothing improbable in it. Still, we think it more likely that Grant is mustering his forces for an early demonstration on General Lee than scattering them to aid Sherman. It is just possible that Sherman's coming to grief might not be disagreeable to him. That General has already acquired so much of glory as to be

Death of W. R. W. Cobb. --W. R. W. Cobb, of Alabama, recently expelled from the Confederate Congress for disloyalty, was killed a few days since, in North Alabama, by the accidental discharge of one of his own pistols. He has for some time past been consorting with the Yankees, and was not long since in Nashville. His YankeW. R. W. Cobb, of Alabama, recently expelled from the Confederate Congress for disloyalty, was killed a few days since, in North Alabama, by the accidental discharge of one of his own pistols. He has for some time past been consorting with the Yankees, and was not long since in Nashville. His Yankee friends had presented him a pair of pistols, which he wore upon his person. One of them dropped to the ground and went off, the ball penetrating his bowels and coming out at his back, causing death. Cobb was formerly a member of the United States Congress. Though a man of moderate abilities, he was a shrewd and adroit politici Cobb was formerly a member of the United States Congress. Though a man of moderate abilities, he was a shrewd and adroit politician, and succeeded in winning the confidence of his immediate constituents to an extent which nothing could shake; and in his various contests he defeated some of the ablest men Alabama has produced.

Death of W. R. W. Cobb. --W. R. W. Cobb, of Alabama, recently expelled from the Confederate Congress for disloyalty, was killed a few days since, in North Alabama, by the accidental discharge of one of his own pistols. He has for some time past been consorting with the Yankees, and was not long since in Nashville. His YankeNorth Alabama, by the accidental discharge of one of his own pistols. He has for some time past been consorting with the Yankees, and was not long since in Nashville. His Yankee friends had presented him a pair of pistols, which he wore upon his person. One of them dropped to the ground and went off, the ball penetrating his bowels and coming out at his back, causing death. Cobb was formerly a member of the United States Congress. Though a man of moderate abilities, he was a shrewd and adroit politici. Cobb was formerly a member of the United States Congress. Though a man of moderate abilities, he was a shrewd and adroit politician, and succeeded in winning the confidence of his immediate constituents to an extent which nothing could shake; and in his various contests he defeated some of the ablest men Alabama has produced.

from the Judiciary Committee with amendments, was ordered to be printed. The bill to exempt from export and import restrictions cargoes of vessels owned by the States, reported back with amendments from the Committee on Commerce, was ordered to be printed. House joint resolution of thanks to General N. B. Forrest was considered and passed. Senate bill to extend to citizens the assessment of prices for the army was, on motion, by Mr. Sparrow, postponed till the second Monday in December. A bill reported from the Finance Committee as a substitute for the bill to construe and declare the meaning of the act increasing the compensation of the heads of the executive departments was ordered to be printed. Further consideration of the bill declaring four per cent. bonds and certificates therefore receivable for the taxes of 1864 was postponed till to-day. Consideration of the resolution relative to "Order No. 77" was postponed till next Monday. The bill to ame

Senate bill to extend to citizens the assessment of prices for the army was, on motion, by Mr. Sparrow, postponed till the second Monday in December. A bill reported from the Finance Committee as a substitute for the bill to construe and declare the meaning of the act increasing the compensation of the heads of the executive departments was ordered to be printed. Further consideration of the bill declaring four per cent. bonds and certificates therefore receivable for the taxes of 1864 was postponed till to-day. Consideration of the resolution relative to "Order No. 77" was postponed till next Monday. The bill to amend the act to increase the efficiency of the army by the employment of free negroes and slaves in certain capacities was taken up, and, after consideration, postponed till to-day. On motion, by Mr. Caperton, the Senate resolved into secret session. House of Representatives. The House met at 12 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Burrows. Mr.

end the act to increase the efficiency of the army by the employment of free negroes and slaves in certain capacities was taken up, and, after consideration, postponed till to-day. On motion, by Mr. Caperton, the Senate resolved into secret session. House of Representatives. The House met at 12 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Burrows. Mr. Logan, of North Carolina, introduced a bill to facilitate the collection of claims due deceased officers and soldiers. Laid over. Mr. Witherspoon, of South Carolina, introduced a resolution of inquiry as to the propriety of permitting soldiers in active service who have attained the age of forty five years to be transferred to the reserve forces of their respective States. Adopted. Mr. Miles, of South Carolina, introduced a resolution as to the expediency of allowing transportation home and back to officers and soldiers who are traveling on furloughs of indulgence. Agreed to. Also, a bill to create a judge-advocate-gen

rces of their respective States. Adopted. Mr. Miles, of South Carolina, introduced a resolution as to the expediency of allowing transportation home and back to officers and soldiers who are traveling on furloughs of indulgence. Agreed to. Also, a bill to create a judge-advocate-general for the Confederate army. Referred. Also, a bill to consolidate and amend the impressment laws. Referred to a special committee of one from each State. Also, a bill to more effectually prevent absenteeism and desertions in the army. Referred. Mr. Ayer, of South Carolina, introduced a joint resolution for the cancelling of meat bonds given for the exemption of overseers by persons who had previously paid five hundred dollars into the Treasury for the same purpose. Referred. Mr. Foote, of Tennessee, introduced a series of resolutions relative to the Monroe Doctrine. On motion of Mr. Russell the House resolved itself into secret session; and having re-opened, adjourned.

tion, which was agreed to, instructing the Finance Committee to inquire into the expediency of directing money collectors to take up receipts in the hands of producers who have, in good faith, through ignorance, paid their tax in kind to unauthorized persons. Mr. Garland introduced a bill, which was referred to the Judiciary Committee, to prohibit express companies, associations, or individuals, from carrying letters, papers, etc., unless authorized by the Post-Office Department. Mr. Baker, of Florida, offered a resolution, which was agreed to, instructing the Committee on Military Affairs to inquire into the expediency of allowing transportation to officers traveling with leave of absence. Mr. Caperton, of Virginia, offered a resolution, which was agreed to, instructing the Military Committee to inquire into the expediency of providing by law for the promotion of adjutants of regiments to the rank of captains. Mr. Hill, of Georgia, presented the memorial of the ad