The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-19

lWheeler's cavalry and brigade of mount
ed infantry, appeared south Of the foyf, bu
finding it strong and we'll garrisoned. they
levery bridge but one was struck and only
two b1rned. What little stores were Their
kwero only 0light1y damaged. #
f0pecidlt 70 ROsk1
In THE FIELD, GEORGIA, 10th.-The la
test yet heard from Sherman says thu
army under the immediate command o
Gen. Sherman il now covering Atlanta
things quite easy; not that 1t has been idle
for there has been . healthy share OF activ'
lily, pretty much like that of prize fight
or; undergoing his training. Transports
ton has 6een reduced 70 the simplest ne
cessity Of the occasion, sick and wounded
to the rear, unnecessary ornaments dis
pensed with, extra tents and baggage re
for the march and fight. Surgeons repor
the men in the healthiest possible state
and q more cheerful state cannot be inn.
imagined. They have faith in their lead
ers.
Another letter says: Gen. Sherman, 8
lew days ago. wrote to his father-in-law
that that evening he was the leader Of the
bravest and best army that ever marched
a American soil. Alter referring to the
sad condition of the refugees, living from
starvation to the North, this correspondent
somewhat significantly says the most gull
ty offenders have not yet been reached. =
South Carolina and the lower part OF this
State have as yet rested secure from the
approach of the hated Yankees. In these
districts millions OF bales of cotton have
been stored. Thousands Of slaves are here
gathered upon friendly plantations. Here
have the more wealthy rebels retreated rs
our army advanced southwark, and to the
cities of Macon, Columbus and Augusta
has been.removed all the valuable machine
| ~ for the construction Of locomotives, roll
| ing of iron and manufacture Of cannon,
milton. In Augusta alone, am told, there
is stored nearly half million bales of cot-
ton, while the largest powder magazine in
America Is there, containing the largest
supply of powder in the rebel States. Our
soldiers, too, are confined in loathsOme
prisons in these parts. Would it not be a
noble achievement could these prisoners
be Get free, the rebel wealth DESTROYED.
their munitions of war, machinery and
important cities captured?
The Commercials Washington letter
says: Its ascertained that Therlow Weed,
is about to purchase the National Intelli-
gencer.
WAsHrNaToN, Nov. I.-Richmond pa
pers OF Tuesday make no mention OF Sher-
here as evidence that he has met with sue
cess.
The rebel Senate and House had q secret
session on Monday, at which it is surmised
the question of arming the slaves was dis
euseed.
It is reported that the President seriously
contemplates issuing another proc!ama-
ton Of amnesty.
The statement that Thurlow Weed has
purchased the Intelligcncey is untrue.
Mr.. Chase and Mr.. Raymond are men,
toned to succeed Mr.. Adams in England.
Orders Issued By the war Depart.
ment.
NKw YORK, Nov. 16.-The following off,
cial orders have been issued.
GENERAL ORDERS, 2S2 WAR DEPART
MENT, WAsHINGToS, Nov. l6.-Order
lst. That the resignation of Geo. 4. Nc
Ciellan, as. Mai. -Gen. in the United
Adjudant General on the 10th be accepted.
as Of tue Sth, Nov. "a.
That for personal gallantrv, military
skill and just confidence on the courage
and patriotism of his troops displayed By
Philip II. Sheridan, on the 10th of October.
at Cedar Run, whereby under the blessing
OF Providence, his routed army was reor.
gained, greater National disaster avoid.
ed and abrillinnt victory q chieved over the
rebels for the third time in pitched battle
within 80 days. Philip II. Sheridan ia ap-
pointed Major General in the United States
army to rauk as such from the Sth day of
Nov, 1854.
By order of the President of United
States. Signed
+. u. TOWNSEND. Assistant Adju.ant