The Sun.
London, England, 1865-01-10 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAM.)

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE PERUVIAN.
NEW YORK, DEC. 30, Evening.
(Via Greencastle.)
General Butler has abandoned the grand attack
upon Fort Fisher, Wilmington. The bombardment

by the fleet continues.
Mr. Fessenden has announced his intention to
withdraw the pc, 40 loan after January 10.
Admiral Porter reports that his whole fleet bom-
barded Fort Fisher, Wilmington, on Saturday, hav-

ing previously exploded a large powder ship under I
the walls of the fort, the shock doing no damage:
In one hour the fire of Fort Fisher was silenced,
two magazines exploded, and the fort fired in seve-
ral places. The bombardment continued until
dark. On the afternoon of Sunday about 3,000
troops under Weitzel landed under fire of the fleet,
some entering the outworks and capturing a flag.
Weitzel captured two batteries, and advanced
within 50 yards of the Fort. Finding an assault
impracticable, however, he re-embarked his troops
the same evening. About 1,000 remained ashore
on Monday, being unable to re-embark on account
of the surf.

On Sunday night Gen. Butler informed Admiral
Porter that the assault of Fort Fisher was imprac-
ticable, the Fort being substantially uninjured
as a defensive work by the navy fire, and that no-
thing but a regular siege -would reduce the fort.
Butler has re-embarked his troops, and resolved to
return to Fort Monroe as soon as the transports are
ready.
Admiral Porter informed General Butler that the
fleet could keep the Confederates inside the fort
from showing their heads until the assaulting
column was within twenty yards of the works. He
thought the capture of the fort by assault, if
attempted, would have been easier than was sup-
posed. The Admiral considers the 100 lb. Parrot
guns unfit for the service. Six of them exploded,
killing and wounding 45 men. The Monitors be-
haled very well during the heavy gale which was
prevalent. Admiral Porter will continue the bom-
bardment of Fort Fisher.
Savannah advices to the 26th report that an effort
was being made to intercept Hardee's retreat before
he could reach the Broad river.

Hood's infantry is reported to have crossed the
Tennessee on pontoons placed above reach of the
Federal gunboats. Prisoners state that Hood had
110 cannon.
General Lee reports that Lomax had repulsed
Tarbert two miles from Gordonsville.
General Mosby is dangerously wounded.
Burbridge reports that during the raid in Western
Virginia he defeated Vaughan, Duke, and Brecken-
ridge in several encounters, capturing numerous
guns. He destroyed all the lead works and salt
works at Saltville.
Breckenridge reports that the damage done to the
salt works can be easily repaired.
The Confederates have driven back the Federals
raiding in the neighbourhood of Moville.
The Southern press strongly urge the appoint-
ment of General Lee as commander-in-chief. Pre-
sident Davis has announced that the Confederate
Government assumes the responsibility, and will
answer for the acts- of the persons engaged in the
attempt to capture the steamer Michigan, on Lake
Erie. _ _ _

The steamer North America, from New Orleans
for New York, has been wrecked. 200 soldiers on
board were drowned. i-•
The Australasian and Saxonia have arrived out.
NEW YORK, DEC. 31 (Morning.)
Lee is said to be preparing an offensive move-
ment.

Nashville despatches assert that Hood has not
crossed the Tennessee. A. doubtful report is cur•
rent that the remnant of` his army has been cap•
tured.

General Butler has returned to Fort Monroe.
His troops are also returning.
A large expedition under General Granger landed
at Pascagoula, Louisiana, on the 15th, and is push-
irg rapidly towards Mobile.
In reply to the demand of the Brazilian Minister
for explanations and reparation for the seizing of
the Florida, Mr. Seward states that the President
would disavow, and express his regret on account of
the proeeeding at Bahia. Captain Collins would
be suspended and tried by court-martial.
NEW YORK, DEC. 30 (Evening.)
Money easy. Gold, 227. Exchange on London
—249 f ; Paris, 2.84 to 2.134. Stocks depressed.
New York Centrals, 1121 ; Illinois, 1251 ; Erie,
841 ; 5.20 Bonds, 109 ; Cotton, 115.