, 1864-12-12
SMERMAN.S EXPEDITION.
Latest Rebel Reports of his r Progress
The Rebel 0uTpobtk at Savannah .tt-
tncked-1Ifs Army In Fine Condition..

BALTIMORE, Saturday, Dec. 10.--The follow
ing special las been received at the American
office:
Victor has jnstarriyed from Charleston, where
all Of Col. Nulford's fleet is now lying. The
exchange Of prisoners has been changed from
Savannah to Charleston, Gems. Sherman and
Foster having interrupted the exchange at
the former city. When the Victor sailed, on
"Wednesday, she heard heavy firing in the d.
rcction Of Savannah, being either an attac6
on that city or on the railroad between
Charleston and Savannah. AL agree that
Savannah must fall.
WASHINGTON, Dec 10.-Shcrman's move
ments still engToss large portion Of the reb-
I newspapers. They say he remained with
his principal force IN the vicinity Of Millen
for sevcral days for the purpose OF gathering
in supplies, and that on tue ID he resumed
his march from the north Of the town, md on
the Sd was some distance south off On the
9Th instant his advance was reported sEir1n-
defending Savannah, and it was expected on
the 9th he would reach the coast.
The Augusta ConsfImiotaalist. believes that
since leaving Atlanta, Sherman has not for d
moment hesitatcd as to the point to be ut
tackled, or the road to it. It says TINT, on
leaving Alillcn. he would 60 arrange bis army
as to more on Savannah without fear Of attack
on either flank.
Wheeler confesses that, in his engagement
with Fitzpatrick, he has not taken many pris-
ners, because the Yankees have refused to
surrender.
The Charleston Mercury learns that Gene
/ mi Foster has fortified the position which he
took up after the battle On Honey Hill, where
| It is supposed be will remain until Sherman's
army reaches within striking distance Of the
coast. It states Foster had been for some
days and nights sending up balloons. sky
rockets, etc, supposed 10 be signals to Sher-
mans approaching host.
Richmond Papel give further particulars Of
Whec4er's fight VIII Fitzpatrick, from which
It appears that Wheeler was obliged to fall
hack owing to kilpatrick's superior numbers.
The rebel General Anderson was wounded at
Grisxsidy vile, and be is censurcd for rashly
throwIn. his troops against bFcastworks.
Every house but Mr.. Griswold's s was destroyed
In Griewo1dyjllc.
New YoRK, Saturday, December 10.-The
Anguish Connfmioadlist Of the Sd says
Sherman appears to. have h halted to grind
| ties Of the South. it becomes necessary to
| make proper provision. BIS foraginE parties
| are continually driven in by our cavalry, and
| bis forage is reported to be short"
WASHINGTON. Saturday, Dec. 1o.-Kich-
nothing new had been received at the Con-
1ederate War Department regarding Shcr-
man's movements. No exchange Of Georgia
| papers had been received of later date than
| The Sd Of December.
l. Mosby has been promoted to the rank Of
| Colonel.
| NEW YonK, Dec. 10.-A Milledgeyil1e cor
| respondent Of the Augusta ConstRutiona'id
SAWS . The Yankees were admirably clothed
md appointed. Each man had 80 rounds Of
ammunition, while their wagons contained
1Ixcd material VI tbout stint. Rations for 40
DAYS had been prepared. They suffered .fot
nothing. ,u,,,
deserte5s and other sources that the rebel pa
1 pere Eaye conceded the following important
iacts In regard TO shcrman's movements:
First, That Saerman's march up to the time
he reached Millcn was practically unop'
posed, the only fighting. being cavalry
skirnishcs between Fitzpatrick and
Wheeler. His march has created q
! tremendous panic. He has sTeP'