The Express.
London, England, 1865-03-10 00:00:00

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vessel to Charleston to convey General Anderson
that he may replace the Federal flag on Sumter.
A private letter from Sherman says :—" I would
not subjugate the South in the sense so offensively
assumed. All should obey the common law, and
submit to the mate as we do, no better, no worse;
our equals, not our superiors."
The Kentucky Legislature has rejected the can.
stitutional amendment for the abolition of slave/.
Capt. Basks was hung to-day.
The steamer Will-o'-the-Wisp has run ashore
and been destroyed at Galveston. The Confele.
rates saved a large portion of the cargo.
The steamer Wren has unsuccessfully attempted
to run out of Galveston.
1 The schooners Anna Sophia and Pet have been
cut out of Galveston by the Federal.

ei tbe Federal' fi J of Richmond
--will heft 'Ride capital, it , ,is sate if all do
• % 'their eluty, and Congress _ Lee the negroes
askettior. Richmond is in no greater danger now
_.....a.M1CA. than it the last or previous spring.
—4.— On Sunday morning Sherman was advancing
CAPTURE OF WILMINGTON. towards and near Winsborough, on the railroad
leading to Charlotte, 30 miles north of Columbia.
ARRIVAL OF THE ETNA. Beauregard was retreating baler* him towards
(Vls Oreahaves) Charlotte.
Richmond papers think it necessary for Sher-
NEW YORK, Fnm 26, Noumea.
man's safety that he should continue to move with
his army well mused. This prevented the Con-
The capture of Wilmington on the morning of
federates, numerically inferior, from attacking
Con-
the
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him, but they fell back in good order, keeping up
a constant and severe skirmish with
prisoners were taken. Sherman's
A daepatoh from Admiral Porter, dated the 19th
inst., gives the following particulars of the events- vanguard
Tbe Richmond Whig, of Monday, says thst
lion of Fort Anderson. Wheeler repulsed two charges at Aitken, on the
10th, but was compelled to fall back, the enemy•
``Schofield, with 8,000 men, advanced on the 17th
from Smithville, four vessels of the fleet simulta-
neously attacking and enfilading the works. The mmail9blll of 10,000 cavalry and 4,000 mounted
infantry, entering Aitken at noon.
wind and tide prevented more weals from par-
ti • ting in the engagement Fort Anderson was Richmond papers say that Sherman enforces
strict discipline, and punishes all outrages on chi-
briskly quieted down. Next morning Porter ad-
sera
vaned, the Cola? and Montauk leading, anseraße born issued • retaliation order for the
d
maltreatment of Union men. it is reported that
15 vessels following ; a heavy fire was maintained,
ten more regiments have been recruited from oon-
silencing the enemy's batteries by 3 p.m. Porta
end also trabands who joined Sherman's army in Georgia.
however, continued the fire until 'dark,
The Petersburg Express says that Grant shows no
through the night, and in the meantime Schofield
disposition to assume the offensive, and bas rather
was working in the rear, but the Confederates lei t
shortened than extended his line, and has with-
before he had surrounded them, taking away five
drawn to the works on this aide of Hatcher's Run.
9e "
• light guns and everything else that was vela-
Heavy cannonading was heard at Dutch Gap on
this At daybreak our troops hoisted the flag
Monday, and an unusual activity was reported in
upon the ramparts and the monitors ceased firing.
I.oheavy guns and a quantity of ammunition were Lee's army. According to deserters' reports •
feend in the fort. Our loss la three killed and Confederate attack was threaten Hill's aorta
lye wounded." was under marching orders. A considerable move-
ment took place along the Confederate lines neer
Schofield reports on the 19th his success against
Petersburg. Grant shelled the town heavily on
rod Anderson and the adjacent works on both
sides of the river, while the fleet maintained a Monday.
heavy fire upon the fort. Schofield nye, " I The'Herald states that the Confederates had re-
pressed the enemy on both sides of the river, and moved their artillery from the front at Petersburg,
mat Cox 16 miles round the swamp to the enemy's and surmises that Lee had concluded to evacuate
that town and Richmond, and fall back on Lynch-
right. Cox proceeded along the narrow defile
between the two swamps, and completely turned the burg.
Cincinnatti despatches say that if Les evacuates
enemy's position. The enemy, discovering the
Richmond be treated to will fall back on Lynchburg, and
movement, abandoned the works, and re
march through the mountains to East Tennessee or
Wilmington. The guns captured are uninjured.
Kentucky.
Fifty prisoners were taken. The loss was small on
d that the Knoxville division of
either side. The Federal troops are pursuing, and It is rumoured
the fleet is ascending the river."
last week.
Lee's army bad already appeared in East Tennessee
Fort Anderson and the collateral works are very
strong, and almost theca/able on account of the There was considerable excitement in Knoxville
swamps. A small force could have held the Ye/nerds,' from a report that Lonliotweet was ad-1
works till the supplies were exhausted. The Con. vancing on the city. A movement of the Federah,
federate shot made nci impression on the monitor, was made from Knoxville in order, it was said, to
although but a third of a mile from the fort. driest Longstreet's plans. Other Federal move-
, The Federal fire was well directed, pre- meats are Programing to prevent Lee's supposed
venting the Confederates from aiming properly, design against East Tennessee. Desertions frees
The southern face of the fort was badly disfigured. his army ere reported increasing.
A sham monitor, constructed of canvas, was sent Lincoln's son has left for tide front.
up the river with the tide to explode torpedoes. It The Southern journals announce that 500 Fedo-
floated past the fort, and is supposed to have rale from Newbern passed through Greenville Oa
hastened its evacuation, the Confederates believing the 18th, advancing on Tarborough. Another
the water communication gone. Immediately upon force was advancing up the south side of the Nevem
It was believed that Foster's force had moved frees
the evacuation of Fort Anderson General Hoke re-
treated before Terry, who, advancing, found the Newbern to operate upon the Wilmington and
works deserted, and pressed on Wilmington. Cox Weldon Railroad.
lost 26 in killed and wounded. A despatch from The Federnbi were moving from Knoxville. II
General Oornsusk says :—" Our troop entered was expected they would penetrate North Carolina
Wilmington on the morning of the 22nd and strike the railroad between Salsbury and
inst. After the evacuation of Fort Anderson, Charlotte. The force consist; of several thousand
Schofield directed Cox to follow the garrison cavalry under Avarill.
North Carolina has issued a
towards Wilmington, Terry following Hoke on the The Governor of
east side of the river. The latter took up a new proclamation in which he says there will be little
line four miles from Wilmington, but, being closely difference of opinion in North Carolina as to the
pressed by Ter.T, was unable to send troops to the propriety of continued resistance. No fatal danger
west aide. The rebels made a stand behind Town theaters except depression of the spirit of the
Creek, but on the 20th Cox crossed the troops be_ people and the still more dreadful risk of internal
low them on flat boats, attacked thei• rear, and dissension. He urges the people to lay aside
routed them, taking two guns and 300 prisoners. party bitterness and be reconciled for the sake of
On the 21st inst. Cox pushed on •to Brunswick the country. If the South is determined to be
River, opposite Wilmington, where the bridges free subjugation is as distant as ever.
were on fire on his arrival. The rebels began The Newborn correspondent of the New York
burning cotton and reiin in the city, and left it Herald asserts that Me. Haines delivered a speech
that night. We captured in Fort Anderson 700 on the 20th of January last in the North Carolina
prisoners and 30 guns. Citizens state that the House of Commons, in which he fearlessly
rebels bunted 1,000 bales of co
and 15,000 favoured the restoration of the Union and
barrels of resin. The Union feeling showed itself declared secessien to be a failure.
strongly in the city. Terry followed Hoke north- Preparations are completed at New Orleans for
ward." Granger's expedition to Mobile.
The New York papers contain no additional de- General Hurlburt is expected shortly to establish
tails. The New York Rerald thinks the fall of the head-quarters of the Gulf department at Mo-
Wilmington will ensure the safety of Sherman's bile. Thirty vessels, mostly ironclad", are seedy
advance, and facilitate operations against Rich- to leave for Mobile. The evacuation of that city
mond. Should Hardee and Bragg, concentrating is reported to have commenced in January. Most
in North Carolina, be reinforced by Lee, and of the cotton has been removed further north, ana
attempt a blow at Sherman, Wilmington the harbour forti&stions abandoned. The only
will afford an easy opportunity to re-in- impediments to the occupation are the torpedoes,
force the latter. The same paper further which are being rapidly removed.
thinks it was a mistake to suppose Wilmington was The guerillas in the Arkansas River are very
It is stated that Mr. Rumble, who wee
without advantage to Lee after the loss of Fort active, and are reported to have burned the steamer total is the omit a ,a Beech for a visa
Fisher, it being the source of supplies, besides Dane, and captured an Indiana regiment Penis' Eathtmest Act, and sequitted Ohs P
drawing off a strong force from Grant Hoke can The Confederates are rumoured to be
entering um put nom wits],', i» tha „maim. 0.
, now reinforce Lee, but Sokiofield an join Grant or Kentucky from the direction of Mount Stirling. wow of orobtosey afloat. •
Sherman with his whole command. The gunboats The Richmond papers announce that Roddy has Tax Yam DasureozWoars.—Thelletropolilan
I will be able to hold the place. With Grant, Sher- successfully encountered the Federal. in Northern Smrd a Waite lave bwitla flu mambos al both B".-
man, Schofield, and Sheridan, with 200,000 effective Alabama, and driven them inside their fortifier elegeereelled Leegeet" a.. te9htenheffacere°f ceremony et eifteure' lee L
and enthusiastic men, on one aide ;and a miserably lions Lee reports that 38 of Mosby's men clitiraSicgriatruigia._., of the metropolis, to be petrol
beaten and demoralised mass of men—perhaps attacked the Federal', 120 strong, killing and =-E.,:or, co
00,000—on the other side, no one can question the wounding 25. esespethces ia width wasted de between Om* '
tee
result. It is reported that Hooker will shortly receive a thirty seholams of tbe repel% oomo •ff a• WV
the
--. The Wachoor eteep4 Imbue, t 7
The New York Times says the capture of Wil- new command. shortly awe nom ; the course. about three sibs
sad peladpilly over ploughed lend.
mington is now of incalculably greater importance The Richmond Examiner confirms the removal pound seer the ilmmaterism. anti lies sear ,t'',A,
than ever, on account of its relations with Sherman's of Thomas's army to Virginia. The force left Tbaar pillow-brook.
or ed,Wmiard,St::, the..orffoa
advance. under Thomas consists of mounted infantry and Kr. Soy& was decked the wisest, ifeeers._„- 0041
The Tribune thinks daily events demonstrate cavalry. Hie object is to open the Alabama River rirmmrutoimmildwianld. tort pbr?" e.,,h vie. '
sufficiently that the rebels are not only in desperate from its mouth to its souroe, to capture Mobile, gree.eria eu Zeder-ii-aieh the, stadium,
straits, but are aware of it ; the Confederacy is Selina, Montgomery, and Columbus, to destroy mama. irebassthestaizedariss,sehtemee sad g
crumbling from circumference to centre. It. the railroad through Central Alabama, and the is the upper whoa.
have
rOurrecis ;on. SRI ENCOURROIXENT OF Ti
rulers gather all their force at the central point. Mobile and Ohio railroad from Corinth southward. ANTS.—LosI eveniag Yr. F. Pa delivered he
The fact of their gathering strength for one great The proposition to arm 200,000 negroes permed two lesteres 'Oa the Oratorio Zoetlifolool 01_, tit:
blow shows they have no hope left should they fail. the Confederate House of Representatives on rhudoCleglari.N" Wean • am."' misting
The Tribune learns from trustworthy authority Monday, but it was indefinitely postponed by the Tarn POOR or Brrune.Dostrit. —lt has
that Foote, on his way from Richmond, repeatedly Senate on the following day by a majority of 1. ,____,sasaassa that • Proforrothhe would I
ts l
stated that the Confederate Senate in secret The Richmond Dirpatch thinks the bill will he .17.1,,,ffe. Tbealemte; oefeeththeepirbellbaW, IV, Wthte,Malereele re
sessions considered the cause as virtually lost three re-considered and passed. data the locality that me Kona has net ialliva
Lout who Jawed to Seloolm°'
months ago, and acknowledged that only desperate A bill has been idtroduoed in the Confederate .1""4....d sad t
ahat -
aheald isvdde,
measures were left for desperate men. House of Representatives for the impressment of ie. dimmed et the proceeds. The bnpurstios I.
Lincoln has sent a letter to Porter enclosing the cotton and tobacco .at specie appraisement payable pawed, sad aaaoseesessie patina, dalerml 01_1%.,
resolutions of Congers" thanking him and his in six per cent bonds. is pees( eta the sincerity of the movers the sar•
die tesei and expediters is to be se
officer; and the army for their gallantry and good The committee of the house has reported upon operable ratepayer tithe parish.
_„,
conduct in the capture of Fort Fisher. the resolutions expressing an unalterable determi- TH3 LOCIFIIND SCANDAL.....-The Free
Presbytery of !SWIMS., at s —tins Cie
The Richmond Whig of Tuesday, in announc. nation to prosecute the war. The committee invites seek up sad disposed of the too f oes =
ing the occupation of Charleeton, says there was a mass meeting of the people to renew the vows of Four sib beads of families mad. szt>taisatlema .:
no cotton in the city at the time of the evacuation- devotion to independence. the of few Matemeate woe that Is the .ate
the hellos at Loafed mottling one indelicate /
This event should therefore inspire cheerfulness The New York Hevold
states that General Single- thee a tte OMNI el eel mums whoa erotical°
rather than gloom. "Sherman can only be chalked ton and Judge Hughes have left for Richmond with tim• l thal the roe** ••• net "SOW is 4. %.
kg &MA" whoa ear special or 11l
by concentrating in his front all the Confederate passes from Lincoln. The leading peace dancerate miaow agog for
peeemogy the ......,
troops in North and South Corolina. If not de- think it may be another effort at peas negotiatiog. setidell t• de with the smndistioll. sod "141_,1_,T;
wkli It ; dat tho panels al tho Mode.
Leafed Sherman will march up the railroad to The Daily limes asserts that their mission is a pri- vogme„febeeetbe kaowledge of Mr.
I=hesil"
Charlotte, theses to Salisbury, Greenaborough, Dan- vats one. Viet they esesidised the, Asia sad
wills, and so on." The same paper estimates Slier- The late victories have sawed Washiagion's iva I"P=.! tit thge thelbffieeradared.'" *Naito ',
man's force at 50,000, with& strong cavakytforce.,He birthday to be celebrated with unusual enthasiegns req he ottethato It to tgoonoos Kr. ll
did not detach any troops at Branchville to move on throughout the North. Isleisku
_pies
to
wird far lharlill b'
-ma once et Megmaat,• and, la reply to a ayes
Charleston. The Richmond papers infer that Sher- Wendell Phillips delivered an address, speaking bag motioeso to tu pulpit abai dbe impeoldo
man is consummating a plan to sever Lee's can- in glowing terms of the Northern sneers, mad mei ntiles meths, et threstilidreeeddelie It',
munications, finally combining his forces with arguing that the aggro should have all the rights of i eesism=d er arid, sad did h„egeeriet
Grant, and compel tho.evacuation of Richmond or the white MAIL I
tamale. had mat fee a doeterdao
to eximilitrde '
____
capture it by overwhelming numbers. This At a meeting of the preeminent Miaow el New • lataltsma' Tha Plaahrlastm. gine. oteims79
. " gable Me emeare lie "
course is pregastit with peril and would ex- York, a committee was appointed to arrange rey reneged steed...m.4 Liza, ..., pall .
poop Sherman's arty .to absolute destruction public expression et gratitude to the naval and I eNd al" era. -11.=441,......A0
in cane of failure. iit the Omelf". Mat. oma
• military heroes, and a public oelebration of the re. at Imbed stioald have romeled WA
The Examiner thinks that the comprehensive cent victorite, and also asking Lincoln to end a • traestedosak-tresesen.

• LAWN

013IDLEBCIAT. INTELLIGENCE.
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NEW YORK, His. 25, NM

Gold, 1981. Exchange on London, .214;74a
Paris, 253. Stocks steady. New York Centrals,
115 ; Illinois, 11%; Erie, 74. 5.20 Bonds, Ulf.
Cotton quiet ; middling upland, 83c. Flour dill.
Wheat quiet. Corn steady. Provisions and caw
dull. Sugar declining. Molasses quiet. Petro-
leum dull ; crude, 43 ; refined, 67.
•
MEXICO.

NEW TORE, Fix S.

Advioes received here from Mexico 111,110U1N
that Jure' has issued an address to the Mexican
from Chihuahua, Jan. 1, in which he says
" Faithful to my duty and my conscience I will do
vote all my energy to the national defence with the
support and cooperation of the Mexicans, and will
maintain the Mexican Sag."
Joaren 'Author denounces the Emperor Manisa.
liar u a usurper, and an instrument to enslaver
free people.
Houston papers publish a correspondence
twsen the Confederate Colonel Pyron and Gaud
Lopez, commanding the imperial troops on the Rio
Grande. Pyron informs Lopez that the Confederate
government desires to cherish amicable relations
with the Mexican government. Lopez replier
confessing sympathy for the Southern winst.
Being placed in command by the Emperor Mui•
" the sons of the Confederacy," he sin
" Stay rely upon fall security for their perms ani
interests, and upon hospitality." The organization
of raids against the Confederates will not be -
adtted. The Houston papers further state
'•tamorae had ceased to be a free port.

DEATH OF THE DUO DE HORN.
PARIS, MAXI 1."
The Dec de Horny died this morning at 8 o'ebzik.

RUSSIA AND POLAND.
ST, PETESABURO, llAsca

All the St. Petersburg papers of to-day 'deny
exertion that Ronda had recently negotiated
France, Ragland, and Austria, in reference to
incorporation of Poland with Russia.

PORTUGAL.
LISBON, MA=

The Battings of the Cortes are very Umtata/Ay
the new ministry meeting with great opposition.
The first sod has been turned of a new Winch
of the Southern Railway between Beja and Ina

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