The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-12-21


The Dispatch further says that the Fed
erals are still moving with larger force
on the Weldon Railroad, with tas intsn-
item Of damaging it SO that troops can not
be sent south to oppose Sherman.
The Charleston Mercury of the 9th says
Sherman is certainly marching on Savan
nah. On the night of the I'd his trceps
had passed throug NilleH for Savan-
nah
A grand attack of Grant on Richmsnd
is hourly expected.
The Governor of Virginia, VIM. Smith,
in his late Message to the Legislature.
expresses himself in favor of arming the
slaves He thinks the Legislature ought
to pass an act regulating the price of the
necsssaries ef life a5
The exchange of prisoners broken off
at Savannah is now proceeding at Charles
ten. While it is going on, the bo IA bard
ment Of Charleston is suspended. It is
thought in TIVE or three weeks the fex-
change will bs effected. IS sh tsdss
An i'm portant bridge has been destroy
ed on the Charleston and Savannah Rail
road, by an expedition from Charles
ton.
Hon. Reuben Fenton, Governor elect
Of New York, has sent in his resignation
as Member of the present Congress.
In consequence of the change of weath-
er, the troops in the Army Of the Pote-
mae suffered considerably.
The James River feet has been rein
fsrcea'by several Irsn-elads and torpe-
does.
Arrangements are being made to put
the new first class corps Of Gen. Hancock
ints the Army of the Potomac.
A bill to establish uniform system Of
Bankruptcy has passed the House of Rep
resentatIves at Washington, by vote Of
76 to Sc.
According to the Augusta Constitution
alist, fight had taken place at Briar
Greek, twenty-five miles frsm Augusta,
in which the Federals were worsted. 122
prisoners had reached Augusta.
The Richmond Rhig says Grant has
sent an entire corps si his army down the
Weldon Railrsad 1t says every man et
them ought ts be captured This expe-
dition, thus alluded to by the Whig, has
since returned to camp, having destroyed
more than fifteen miles of the read.
2,5o0. rebels under Geaeral Lyon, are
said to have crossed the Cumberland al
Yellow Creek, twenty FIVE miles below
Clarksvilie.
Breckinridge is said to be at Sparta
Tennessee, with 10000 men, and is en-.
deavering to form a junction with Hood
| 1t Is predicted that the destruction o.
the Ncidsa Railroad, by Gen. Warren
will cause the evacuation Of Petersburg
The situation at Nashville is unehan 20,
No movement had taken place and hos.
tilities had been postponed on account o
the slippery state of the ground
i Jesse and his band were driven cut o
New Castle and is believed that his Who'll.
party will be captured.
/ Gen. Lyons with considerable fore,
is advancing en- Russolville, Ky.
| The Military Bsrd appointed to investi
gate the capture of the Florida ha
adjourned without taking any actisn.
The Sanitary Commission in the Eas
has dispatched quantity of saaitar,
stores to Savannah Tor Shcrmans army
We are again Informed that Warren
raid upon the Weldon Railroad was
| lat ii Il
troyed three important bridges, owe
twenty miles Of railroad, and "a larg
amount eli forage and ether stores. oses.
A new rebel ram has come down tn
Tombig bee River, and is now at Selma
Ala, having her armer put Ell. She i
said to be a Formidable engine of war
after the pattern of the Tennessee. Sh
is expected to arrive at Al obils at an earl
date. 1.s
The rebels have at Mobile seven ram
and gunboats, besides some fermidabl
distractions to navigation.
Fear or five blockade runners are a
Mobile, waiting an opportunity to es
cape.
! VI COul tho TcDolo dL Od
vaanah; assisted by Hardes, Smith an
Taylor.
! The ST. Albans raiders, upon being dis
charged, left the city Of Montreal inme
diately. Steps are being taken to rear
rest them by the Canada authorities.
| General Dix has issaed most impsr
tant order, founded upon the release .
the St. Albans raiders in Canada, il
which he instructs the military, if neces
|sary, to pursue similar narauders int,
Canada and take them there. Such
step would be most likely to bring el
trstble between the United States ans
England. its
| The deeision in the ST. Albans case, il
Canada, creates much sensation in Wash
Iinstsn. Ceagress, in retaliation, will ne,
abrosate the Reciprocity Treaty with Can
ada. 9a
There is great sxciteme nt in New Yorl
en- The Canadx decision in the St. Alban
raid case. It is the subject Of universe
comment on the street and In the press.
The Hense Of Representatives, has pas
oad tba Lii autha =, !.