The Daily Dispatch: September 22, 1864., [Electronic resource]

We have received a copy of the Washington Chronicle of Sunday last, September 18. It contains but little war news of importance. The following account of General Hampton's recent movement will, at least, amuse all in this section who have read and heard the particulars:

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Rebel said at City Point.

‘ It is reported by parties who have arrived here that on Thursday night two regiments of rebel cavalry made a raid on our cattle corral, a short distance below City Point. They came in on our left, and succeeded in getting to the corral, which is along the river, and drove off a large number of cattle, overpowering the guard, composed of the Thirteenth Pennsylvania cavalry. The alarm, however, was speedily given, and all the troops at City Point mere immediately placed under arms, and a body of our cavalry sent in pursuit of the raiders, a large number of whom are reported to have been captured, with some of the cattle.

’ The New York News has the following:

‘ We learn that there is a letter from General McClellan, which is to be read at the ratification meeting to-morrow (Saturday) evening, now in the hands of Mr. Hiram Ketchum. In the letter, it is said, General McClellan expresses surprise that any Democrat should find fault with his letter accepting the Chicago nomination.

’ We trust that General McClellan has embraced the opportunity to state that, if elected, he will make an immediate offer for a cessation of hostilities and a convention of all the States.

The Norfolk (Virginia) Regime says:

‘ The English blockade-runner Lillian, a magnificent new side-wheel steamer, has arrived at this port, a prize to the United States navy. Of course she came out of Wilmington. She was chased a long distance, and during the chase threw overboard some four hundred bales of cotton. At last a shot from the Connecticut perforated her hull, and the yielded. One hundred and two of her crew and passengers were sent to Washington last night, and the prize came up to this city.

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