Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-12-27

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We have received files of the Richmond pa
pers TO the 22d instant from which we make
the following extracts
The War News.
From the Richmond Dispatch OF the 22dI
Advance In North Carolina.
Our scouts report that General Palmer, with
q division of infantry and q battalion OF artii-
lery. has occupied Bowesr Hill, eight miles
east of Portsmouth. 1t is suggested that this
force Is intended to operate against Weldon.
Sheridan.
Information was received here on yesterday
that a column of Sheroan's forces, estimated
at eight thousand men, had crossed the Blue
Ridge at Chester Gap, and were moving to-
wards Gordonsviie. Another report put the
force of this column at five thousand infantry
and cavalry, and four pieces Of artillery.
They are said to have reached Madison court
House at five o'clock on Tuesday evening.
Their object Is believed TO be 10 cut the Cen
trail Railroad at Gordonsville. We, however,
for reasons that is not necessary to mention
feel little apprehension for the safety Of that
point.
The telegraph wire between Goreonsvilie
and Trevilllan's, nine miles this side, was cut
in several places yesterday morning. Tnis
was. no doubt, the work of the enemys scouts.
The country in this neighborhood is densely
wooded and favorable TO the operations OF
scouts.
Florida.
Several days since, a raidng party came up
from Pensacola and cut the Mobile and Great
miles northeast OF Mobile and then retired.
Davidson's Expedition.
Official information has been received here
that a column OF five thousand Of the enemy
are on the Mobile aud Ohio Railroad, north OF
its crossing of the Mississippi Railroad.
The Lines Down.
From the Richmond Wing, Dec. D.
Telesraphic comm unication was interrupted
Yesterday afternoon, by the storm, with all
points except Petersburg. We have conse-
quently no oflicia advices of Wilmington, Sa-
The continuance OF the northeaster last night
has no doubt prevented Butter from landing
his troops. We have very little fear from the
land forces OF this expedition.
Sheridan's Advance.
1t was currently reported yesterday thattw
divisions of the enemy's cavalry had crossed
the Blue Ride and We're wing towards Madi-
son Court House They will gain nothing by
this movement, as the condition of the road
will seriously impede their progress towards
The Central Railroad, and long before they can
reach it we will have ample force Of cavalry
and infantry in their front.
Later.
Sheridan infantry have come up the Valley
to a point between Harrisonburg and New
Market. His advance is supposed to be inten-
ded as diversion in favor OF the cavalry
movement on this side of the mountains. Early
has mar ched out to meet him.
The mounted force which has crossed the
the mountains is four thousand In number,
and have four pieces of artillery. They " c-e
yesterday in Madison county.
The Latest II ep0rts. g..
from the Richmond Examiner, Dec. 221
Up 10 one O'Clock nc Official dispatches from
Wilmington, or points further south, have
been received at the War Department.
semi Off cal telegram from Wytheville
states that the damage TO the machinery at
the lead mines is trivial, and will be soon re-
paired.
The Central Railroad is again threatened by
q raIding party, who crossed the Blue Ridge
yesterday, 5000 strong, and are reported &c be
moving in the direction of GOrdsnsyille. We
have a large force OF cavalry in the valley,
who will hasten TO pay thelT respects to these
marauders.
FROM w llmiEgton-The Enemy's Fleet
No Troops Landed Yet.
e WILMIEGTON, Dec. 20.-The enemy's feet,
some 80 odd sail, appeared off New Inlet this
morning. Up to the latest accounts 0 dem on-
stration has been made to land. The wind is
northeast, and growing cold. The weather is
unfavorable to landing. Among the fleet the
Colorado and Wabash are recognized. Our
people are quiet.