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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
GENERAL SHERMAN.
The Capture Of Savannah.
Details of the Evacuation
The surrender Of the City Demanded
and Refused d--ssbseaaent EscaPe Of
the Eneimy acress the Savannah.
(Press Dispatch

Press Dispatch,l
FORTRESS MONROE, December 26-The
steamer California arrived here at a late
hour last evening, in fifty-eight hours
from Fort Palaski, bringing dispatches
from Sherman and u glorious conhrina
tion of the capture of Savannah on the
2lst inst. On the 2Oth, Sherman having
nearly completed the investment of the
city, captured Fort Lee and several other
minor OutpOsts in the immediate Eicinity
of the principal entrenchments surround
ing the town, and planting his siege bat
teries in such close proximity to the
rebel lines as to command effectually
every position held by the enemy.
Sherman sent a flag Of truce to the Of
feet that if the plaeewas not in certain
time surrendered, o bombardment and
assault would ut onca commence TO
this summons the witty rebel general sent
back reply, that ashis communications
were vet open aud his men fully supplied
with subsistence and stores OF every
kind, he was enabled to withstand long
siege and was determined to hold the
city to the very last moment and defend
the citizens and property which had been
placed under his protection, until his
forces were overwhelmed and compelled
to surrender
Every preparation had been made by
Sherman to assault the rebel position the
next day, but when the morning of the
2lst instant dawnsd it was ascertained
that the enemy had evacuated their en-
trenchments. Several regiments OF ln-
fantry were Immediately advanced, who
took possession of them and shortly at
forwards Sherman entered the city at the
head of his body guard, and received
from the hands Of a deputation OF cltl-
zens the surrender of the place.
1t appears that General Hardee, OH the
night of both, seeing the impossibility of
holding the city, and fearing that the
only. means OF escape left open across
the Savannah was likely to he cut off at
any moment, determined to avail himself
of this route for his retreat; his troops
immediately set to work to partially de-
stroy the Navy Yard and government
property. and at twilight, under prOtec-
tion of two ironclad rams, succeeded i'll
crossing the Savannah, over the cause
way to the north side intending to push
forward to Charleston.
Thirty-two thousand bales of cotton
were stored in one city, which the rebels
in their haste neglected to destroy. Two
iron clad rams were sunk, and all the
government property and stores which
they could not carry off with them, burn
ing OF throwing it into the river. -Four
small steamers and one small gunboat
were captured, which, together with the
cotton and large amount of rebel muni-
tions of war formed a part of the ispons
of Sherman's victorious army
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
Sheridan. Advance.

1t was currently reported yesterday
that two divisions of tho enemy's cavalry
had crossed the Blue Ridge and We're
moving towards Madison Court House
They Will gain nothing by this move,
nlent, az the condition Of the roads will
seriously impede their progress towards
the Central Railroad, and long before
they can reach it We will have al ample
force of cavalry aud infantry in their
front ....!...
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
REBEL REPORTS.
News from Observation-Disclosures
Vessols of New Inlet.
From tho Richmond Enquirer, Dec.

From tho Richmond Enquirer, Dec q
Some thirty-fve vessels have appeared
off New Inlet, below Wilmington, and
among them arc recognized the Colorado
and the Wabash, and it is inferable that
this point is the object of tho great OK
pedetion which recently left Fortress
Monroe, under Butler and Porter Up to
last evening no demonstration had been
reported, doubtless the weather not ad-
mitting of any attempt on the part of
the enemy's force to land or otherwise
operate aggressively. An official dis
patch from General Bragg on yesterday,
states that, owing to the severe state Of
the weather, the enemy off New Inlet
had been unable to make any demonstra-
ton. He states that he is fully able to
hold the city of Wilmington.
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deserved praise. Like all the soldiers
offerings. this was without money and
without price; but il was rare volun-
teer matinee. SPECTATOR.
GeueraI Pillew shSsss . Rebel sssdier
fer Pillaging.

Hoh EAuo8saBs
From the Charleston Courier, Dec. lol g..
While stopping at house near Flor.
encs, Alabama, few days ago, General
Pillow was informed by the lady Of the
house that a soldier was killing her hogs
He Immediately went out and ordered the
soldier off The latter refusing to obey,
Gener Pillow told him who he was, and
again ordered him to lot the hogs alone.
Determined not to leave without a SUP
ply of pork, the seldier shot one of the
hogs, whereapoa General Pillow drew his
pistol and fired, killing him on the spot.
Sc fit4sit .
OH.-Ths oil fever is gradually grow
ing upon our usually sober and staid fell
low citizens. A company is being raised,
the object of which is an experimental
bore to the depth of not less than 1000
feet, and the requisite funds are being
subscribed. Other similar enterprises
arc talked about, to take effect about the
lst of April The lease business II ALSO
looking Wellebwg Herald.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
May Heaven send a Storm that will
Sink this Armada.

[FrOm the Richmond Sentinel. Dec. y
We publish an account of the expedi-
tion which cleared the capes, from For
tress Monroe, on the 18th and l4th, and
sailed south. 1t is very formidable eX-
pedition, both land and military, under
Butler and Porter, and its destination
was probably Wilmington. If it should
please Heaven in its mercy to send a
storm that would sink this armada in the
depths of the seas, we would sing the
song of Miriam
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
Repersed Arrest Of Winds

new YORK, Dec I;IReport sayHs Hsrt0, ~ aau :.
sor, the dsfanltmg Teller Of tne Hessam asan
tile Bank, has been arrestedln Lohaon
The Charleston Courier OF Friday con. On
tains an order prohibiting noncompat, u
tants from entering the city, except 20 -
mass through the city. Slaves are noi iss, e
p 90 bevond city limits, except those lel!
70 take charge of unprotected proPSe1S'
and an TN thew arsp 1e sSnt opt Of thsclW
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28

NEwBERN, NC, Dec. PA general
sbnck Gke that Of an earthquake, was
distinctly felt here last night, about two
O'clock. rocking the earth and rafting
the windows. 1t was supposed to be an
EXPLOSION of the great magazine on the
coast below Beaufort, as the sound came
from that direction. Sss.a.A.s
The gale which has preyalea 1oI Sh;n tns
past few days subsidized last night. oAP
ping which has been detained ssSelal s.
daEs at Beaufort will be able TO depart
today.
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Thomas brings Heed 70 standstiil
North Of the Tenne.s River.
CPrass Dispatch.l

NEW YORK, Dec 27.-The news from
Thomas is glorious. He has brought
Hood to stand Oh the North side OF
Tennessee river, it belug impossible.
Hood is without artillery, and Thomas
proposes to move upon him, and force
him to fight or surrender.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28

From the Richmond Wing Dec. III
Telegraph communication was inter
Irupted yesterday afternoon, by storm,
with all points except Petersburg; We
have consequently no official advices
from Wilmington, Savannah. aud from
Southwestern Virginia. The continu-
ance of the nOrtheaster last night has no
doubt prevented Butler from lan,.ing
his troops. We have very little fear from
the land forces of this expedition.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
Christmas at the Hospital.

EDITORS OF THE REGISTER;
Having been present at the Christmas
festivities of the Hospital in North
Wheeling yesterday, would respectful
ly ask for space in your columns to give q
brief description of them.
Preparatory to the interesting exer-
cises and sports and festivities of Christ
mas, the entire building had been fes-
tooned with evergreens, arranged with
the most artistic taste. Pictures from
the pencil of the Hospital artist, E. F.
Dardine, Engineer Corps U. s. A., had
been hung in all the halls, giving a
pleasing effect among the wreaths and
garlands of pines. Sabbath was quietly
observed, and all excellent sermon was
preached to d large audience in the chap
ell by the present kind aud venerable
chaplain, Rev Truman, of the lst w.
Wv. Cavalry.
Monday was the day for the festivities,
when all the soldiers who were able to
leave their wards were treated to O first
class Christmas dinner, by the kind and
gentlemanly Surgeon III charge, Dr.
Kirker. The taste and ordinary skill of
the gentle Sisters of Charity were exer-
cised to the utmost to make it merry
Christmas. Visitors were received at all
hours through the day, and all were de-
lighted at the good feeling that pervaded
the establishment. 3" ~
Here were soldiers who had spent two
or more Christmas days in the field, aud
now wounded OF otherwise disabled,
spending Christmas as they used to do
in the merry old days when there was no
war. ss tes ID"
in the evening, grand entertainment
was given in the shape Of . eOncert, with
negro performances, comic songs and
'dahces The band was entirely composed
of veteran soldiers. Some of the per
forlners had long ago been before New
York aud Philadelphia audiences. among
whom were the artist and the gentle
manly steward, Geo. H Cox, u. s. A.
The tone, therefore, Of the music and
the pieces was of the highest style, and
presented nothing to offend the most
fastidious taste "
The stage was splendidly set of by tho
fine flag presented to the hospital by the
Aid Society. @s----'--' --'1-', s'.,'''''-' -'''
Eestoons Of etefSteens; and scenery
from she pencil Of the Hospital Artist
made the stage equal TO fairy scene.
At an early hour the audience began
to assemble. Dark and disagreeshle as
the night waa, the house was soon crowd
ed 10 its utmost capacity, Some Of the
firaf fhmiHes IN the cify ware represented
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28

WASHINGTON, Dec. N-The Navy De-
pattment has NO later intelligence from
Rear Admiral Porter's feet. No news
has been received up to this hour, 1.-TWO
o'clock this afternoon) of army and naval
operations in any quarter.
Alexander Cav, Chancellor of she Rus
siah legation, died here to-day.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
sherman 10 Move up the Savannah
River.
Press Dispatch.]

New YORK, December 18th. -
General Sherman announces to the
Secretary of War that he intends tomove
up the Savannah river Immediately and
capture Augusta The news to-day is
that he has already moved. Sherman
Also says after this he will swing round
npon the rear of Charleston destroying
all its railroad communications in the
WaV
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
Contemplated Raid on Chicago.

NEW YORK, Dec 27,-The Herald's
Cincinnati correspondent says General
Hooker is in possession OF information
that band Of rebels have been orga-
ni3ed in Canada for the purpose OF ma
king raid on Chicago. The General is
prepared for their reception.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
GENERAL THOMAS.
The Position Of the Army.
Gen. Hood Still Retreating.
The Federal Advance - Miles South
Of Cslumbia--Hapassabic Condition
+ Of the Roads.
(Press Dispatch.I


/ NASHVILLE, Dec. N-The advance OF
our army was on Sunday night, twenty
one miles south of Columbia, about halt
way between that place and Tennessee
river. Prisoners who have struggled be-
hind their commands. OF who have de-
serted, are being brought in every day
Two hundred reached here yesterday. 1t
is reported that Hood intends to reach
Tennessee river near the month of Elk
river, Gen. Thomas having forced him
eonsidera bly, to the east. Military al.
thOrities consider the situation very ell.
couraging Railroad and telegraph com,
municatiOn is open to Columbia, on the
Tennessee and Alabama railroad, and the
road will soon be in running order to
Chattanooga.
The river is at a stand with eighteen
feet water Oh the shoals.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28

Official Information has been received
here that a column of five thousand OF
the enemy are on the Mobile and Ohio
railroad, north of its crossing of the Mis-
sissippi Railroad.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
Elsriaa,

Several days since, q rsidipg party
came UP from Pensacola and cut the No
bile and Great Northern Railroad at
Rollard's, seventy-two miles northeast Of
Mobile, and then retired,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
Frsn General HesA.

We are still without advices from
Hood, except through the Northern pa
pers, full extracts from which viii be
found in another column. If half they
tell be true, Hood isfn abad Ax, indeed.
Perhaps the worst piece Of thsir news is
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
Heavy storm on the Coast.

BALTIMORE, Dec. ga letter from
Fortress Monroe, dated the oath, says
that heavy storm had been prevailing
along the coast for the last few days,
causing considerable damage to oshipping.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
Arransements fer she. Reeepasa d
Minister Dayton's Rename.

new YORK, Dec N.-,Arrsngemsnts
are making for the reception by officers
6f the army, navy and civil service of the
United States, Of the remains Of Minister
Dayton, now daily expected On the
steamer Lafayette,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
NEwsPAPER ACCOUNTS.
From the Richmond Dispatch, Dec. -
Advance in North Carolina.

Our scouts report that General Palmer,
with division of infantry and a battal.
ion of artillery, has occupied Bower Hill,
eight miles east of Portsmouth. 1t is
suggested that this force is intended to
operate against Weldon. ii.8 I
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
valuable Prc.sn, for General Early


We learn that o portion of the person
al friends of General j. A. Early, in Frank
lin county, desirous of manifesting theft
esteem and admiration for their dis
tinguished countryman, have purchased
the celebrated horse Tar River" to be
presented to him. The well-known horse
Has heretofore belonged to Captain j. ID.
Alexander and has been valued at ten
thousand dollars. AS the war steed OF
the gallant General he will no doubt
bear himself proudly Mr.. J. NJ. W.
Loftwitch, of Franklin, is, one sof the
principal movers in this creditable affair
We also learn that Captain Alexander has
ordered fine set of equipments to ac-
company the horse. -
This we'll timed testimonial by the i'm
mediate frinds and neighbors of General
Early will be most gratifying to him.
It is well deserved and will be worthily
employed, ,-Lynckbapy Viaginian.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
FROM WILMINGTON.
News from the Expedition
News Indicating a Success
Fort Fisher and Casewell soon to be
Captured.

NEW YORK, Dec 27-The Commercials
Washington special says the War and
Navy Departments both have received
advices from the expedition against Will
mington The intelligence is highly
favorable, and gives promises of almost
immediate success. The Secretary OF the
Navy declares that Porter will capture
Forts Fisher and Casewell; then Butler
will be prepared to operate directly
against Wilmington.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28

Sheridans infantry have GENE up the
Valley to point between Harrisonburg
and New Market, His advance Is sup
posed to be intended as a diversion in
favor of the cavalry movement on this
side of the mountains. Early has march
cd out to meet him. i's -
The mounted force which has crossed
the mountains is four thousand i'll num-
Der, and has four pieces of artillery
They were yesterday in Madison county.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
YfMORNING, DECEMBER %, 1864.

the tewpotted aeath of Geheral Forrest.
This being on the authority of Rousseau,
there is much, reason to hopsit is un
true.
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Epshur County.

Tie West Virginia Republican, printed
at Buckhannon, gives Upshur county the
hllowing complimentary notice:
We have neglected to speak of the
wealth OF Upshur county, and have not
much time or space to devote to that sub
,e,t at the present. Here, between the
gitcrs OF Middle Fork river and Gnatty
,Icek, say twenty miles cast and west
aid forty miles north and south, Is one OF
the richest sections of this State. Btu,
GInous coal rom four to fourteen feet In
thickness is TO be found on nearly every
mans fam Camel coal has recently
teen tOnnd from siA TO twelve feet deep,
aud the best crOppings we ever saw. All
tIong the BuckhannOn river, and OH
trench creek, the most unmistakablG
Agns of Petroleum are fOuud. One
Place, not quite three miles from town,
slLrr gas on oil will ignite by putting a
lighted candle to it, The water looks
greasy, and We firmly believe that at the
l'lth Of 1870 or 2UO feet, large quantities
u the precious gkase could be found, il
ydpeople only had the energy to bore
iit.
lhe soil i'll this county is equal to any
''le State, the tlmberiS only surpassed
" Webster cOunty-which heats the
'4d-and our water-pOwer is unsur-
t''>cd and never-failing; but We lack ell
n% Wewamt capital; we want enter,
p-r and adventure.
oGl climate is unsurpassed by any III
Ue Omted States,-the country abounds
vO"l' iieSh, running spring water, and
Neiythlng else thar is needed to make a
cope pfo'pelous and happy, is to he
"ulu IN abundance iii this cOunty, ex-
tP energy, capital, and the right kind
people to Use them.
=" eia2ing purposes, no better conn
=, ,5l al he found anywhere The climate
VI j''N AID sheep especially, will live
- slcW lat daiing the winter with
,,,'L IoA'L tecding-sometimes no feed
,,.3 wi The cultivation of the grape, straw
5~'1 "',s' apples, peaches, &c, this section
s.i"I Ii~IlILy iswithout a parallel provided
r. Naa lh"t important necessity-eaeryy.
Salt somebody To risk something
ia I'ls Gni nsked nothing gained" is ali
IL, ' Tue saving, and it seems to us
ill., VIC people here will never gain any
otanse they will not t,U.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
Arres, Of n 81. AIban. Raider.

TORONTO, Dec, g.-Another st. Albans
raider was arrested to-day.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28
General BrasN.

General Bragg is in command at Viii
mingtOn.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-28

= ,-s'al Mcclellan, it is reported, will
~ ~"l EUROPE in February; his wife and
i. 'll accompany him. ''Burleigh," !"
No. 0S'on Journals New York cores
N'del, says
tar, ~. S,.apany of gentlemen in this city
etLp,,'nr,a up a fast-sailing clipper ship
olceiSIa,di', style, placed on board every
pL,eJT, TaOie 1 luxury, manned her com
kalS law " with a fine crew, put her in
tade[4Sd' a one of our ablest captains, and
,slaH" :, ler to General George B. Nc
II Win 'Tf one year, to sail where he
d emu "l us family and friends-the en-
&a F1ase nis to be borne by the gentle
sAiaSps.s p.s Is the New York style of do
I Sra eaaen Sf and the French Mission.
i, IL i@@Rk, Dec. l7.-The CONNER.
saood1 d1sahlngton h special saws it is un-
N for ,tA mat It Mr.. Fessenden is a candi.
sansidinaee Due French Mission. Some peo-
Nsl his chances very good.
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STEREOS ES
StereOScOpic Views.

or these we have an immense assortment incla
ding War Scenes, American aud Foreign Citie,
and Landscapes, Groups, Statuary, &c, &c. Al
80 Revolving Stereoscopes, for public or private
exhibition. Our Catalogue will DO sent to any
address OH receipt OF stamp.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC.
e. & H. T. Anthony & Co.,
Manufacturers Of
Photographic Materials.

In ADDITION TO OUR MAIN
i BUSINESS of Photographic Materials, We
are Hsacduartors for the following, viz:
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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-11-04
The Crowning' outrage.


Ifanything is needed to complete the
record Of hypocrisy and infamy which
attaches to the name Of ABRAHAM LIN
coin, us his reply to the loyal Tonnes
seeans, published by us in another column
His reception of Mr.. LELLYETT, who pre-
sented the protest to the President, was
insulting and disgusting in the extreme,
and proved Mr.. LINCOLN to be destitute OF
thu common courtesies and amenities,
which, in political as in social life, are
characteristic of the gentleman. Nothing
could have been more insulting and undig-
nified than Mr.. LINooLN's conduct upon
that occasion, and written reply to q
protest which he indecently affirmed was
concocted by New York politicians, is
simply the addition OF insult to injury.
A more atrocious political document
was never penned. The hypocrisy of
character which inspired it, is patent in
every line. He tells US that when the
protest was first presented to him, he had
only heard of the subject Sin general
scay, one day previously"
What that general Information was, Mr..
LINCOLN does not tell us, but it was upon
such vague and indefinite knowledge, that
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-11-04
A Lie Nailed.

Capt. Isaacs of Company l, Fourth Regi-
mentE went into the battle of AllatOOna a
Mcclellan man, but he came out of it for Lin
coin. At every charge the rebels made they
cheered Justify for Mcclellan, and that con-
verted him. He does not propose to fight
against the rebels in the field and NTH them at
the polls. These cheers maddened our men to
fight desperately, and the McClellanites got
harder blows than they would otherwise have
received.-Press.@
Itwould take column each day to ex-
pose the falsehooSs daily uttered by the
Press. The above is a grand lie through
out. Captain IsAAos was always Re-
publican and for LINCOLN, and of course
has not been converted by rebel cheers
for anybody The blue-nose editor of the
Press must think the people of this State
are as ignorant as the Nova Scotians, OF
he would not attempt to make them be-
lieve the rebels cheer for MCCLELLAN. .