, 1864-11-19
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4:3o O'CLOCK, \. VI
FROM NEW YORK.


Our Midnight Di.rntch-IIi.llly I'M
pOrtAns News summary.
s. Especial Dispatch to the Western Praas.]
New York, Friday, Nov. midnight.
GEN. suER.1AN's MOVEMENT,
The Co'mmeoIars Washington special says
no official intelligence is yet received from
Sherman, aud none expected for some time.
Richmond papers are anxiously scanned for
information Of his movements. They know
Just how fur Sherman has advanced. It Is
thought the Union army f ut or very near
Macon, which Is evidently sherman's arst OBJ
jecti7e point. It is 104 miles from Atlanta,
and Its eaptu.e would be great triumph.
The Richmond 'E'na'iiaer of the 14th con
talns the following dispatch:
Augusta, Ca, Nov. IA fight occurred
at Rodgh-and- Ready between the State troops
and the Yankees, in which the latter were
driven back.
The latest news from At1anta says that city
was evacuated on Saturday, the 1oth.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 14.-Thc Mont
somery Nal has news to The 10th, which left
Hood at Tuscumbia with two divisions. Two
Of his divisions had crossed the Tennessee
river, and the impression was that the rest
would soon go over.
The rebel papers betray evident trepidation
at the reported movements Of Sherman's
army, and express anxiety concerning Augusta
and Macon, where, US well las at Columbus,
they have their most extensive powder mills,
shops and arsenals, and for the safety Of which
they evidently entertain the grayeat apprc-
hcnsions.
1t is rumored here to-day that Longstreet
and Early, with 5000 men, moved south
from Fisher's Hill on Tuesday night, evidently
to intercept Sherman. 49,.
THE WAR FOE THE UNION.
New YORK. Friday, Nov, 18.-1t Is said that
the blockading fleet on our Southern coast
will soon be largely increased and rendered SO
strong that 1t will be almost impossible for
vessels to run through them.
The telegraph has given us no military news
Of Importance from any quarter today.
Washington special says Gen. Grant has not
yet written his official. report Of the campaign
from the Rapidan to the James, and has de-
termfned not TO do 80 till lie has captured
Petersburg and Richmond.
A Pensacola dispatch says Gen. Bniley is
preparing for actiVe operations. He designs
making extended movements in reconnois-
sancc 70 feel and damage the enemy.
A New Orleans dispatch: says Col. Davis, in
command Of the forces at Atchafalaya, has
evacuated the position recently held, there
being no further need of its occupation, and
the Weather being uncomfortable AneXten-
siye cotton trade is being carried On from
ports on the Texas coast.
The Port Royal Ne,0 South says tic recent
fag of truce steamer proceeded up ts Sayan-
naI river to given po'pt, and delivered to
ihs lii rebels $50 Boxes for tie Union prisoners,
sent by Adams Express. IN addition, the
EanftarV Commission sent clothing and blank
cts, which will be delivered to Cur men and
receipted.for in detail, when the receipts will
be handed over to Lieut.. Col Bennett. About
$50 packages were then transferred to our
aren't for the rebel prisoners at Pulaski. Sew
efn] surgeons accompanied the flag, and met
The rebel surgeons, who assured them that no
danger need be anticipated from yellow fever.
The Atralds sRse1al r. wath sheridan says:
tween Fishers Hill and Strasburg, his cavalry
loye1inc along the front to flank our new
position, which has been greatly strengthen
I'd by the erection Of earthworks and rifle
pits. Should Early attempt the offensive he
viii find himself In q trap: In the cavalry
brush Of Saturday, the rebel General Lomax
last several staff officers in killed and wound
ed. The body Of bis Adjutant. General- Lieu
tenant Colonel Haryey-fe}l into our hands.
Prisoners say Gen. Wackham, commanding
brigade in Lomax's division, was severely
wounded.
Gen. Deyens has issued N address to his
65aaS nn n 5 bar sazs 1oa hage e1Pta dba
lie M fiags il action, and over 900 prisoners"
letter from the Army Of the Potomac,
eays Inactivity still prevails In this army,
With the exception of the ordinary amountof
exchanges of pickets and battery. The enc
my, day OF two ago, commenced the ercc-