The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-22
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Notorious Rebel Spy
Killed.
Later From Brazil.
About the Seizure Of he
Florida.
Great Britain on South
American Rebellion.

NEw Yozx, Dec. 2i.-The morning papers
have nothing from sherman. The Herald's
City Point correspondent Of the l7th says
Ths notorious rebel scout, sergt. wn. Z.
Waterbury, Of the Sd North Caroline rssi-
ment, was mortally wounded on Thursday
last. Waterbury has been known TO cur
authorities ss viglant, troublesome scout,
with bravery enough to venture into our
csmps, and ssgacity enough to avoid detse-
ton and elude pursuit. He has infested
the country between James river snd our
lett, beyond Petersburg, all the summer.
ali attempts 10 trap him have tasrto
failed Small parties have been sent in his
pursuit, but he could never be Overtaken or
identified but few weeks ago he came 10
the Wells House one morning before sun
rise, and seriously threatened the capture
Of q safeguard, this within hslf range Of
three Union forts, said to be within minnie
rangs Of Gen. Aeads's headquarters. Itap
pears Waterbury came to our picksts dress
cd in Union uniform, and represented him
self as one Of our soldiers, ami requested to
be directed to his regiment. Contrary 70
his expectations soldier was sent with him
as guide. On the way he induced the
guide to halt TO drink, when he seized his
mesket and made him follow as a prisoner.
At night he fell asleep while guarding the
Union soldier, who in turn seized he
musket and shot him.
NEw YoRK, Dec. 2I.-We have Rio ia
metro datesof the 10th nit. Little or nsthing
is reported Of the views and designs Of the
Government Of Brazil attendant on the
seizure of the pirate Florida in The hs-bor
Of Bahia.
The Official Gazette Of the 25th Of Octo-
Der, says that by French packet the Bra
zIlisn Government had sent full directions
to its Minister of Legation in Washington,
demanding proper satisfaction for the con-
duct Of the Commander Of the Wauchusstt.
No documents are, however, published.
The war continued between BrsrI and
Uruguay. Gen. Flores app ared before
Montevideo with 5000 men, but retired
without assaulting the city.
The blockade Of Montevideo was ordered
BY Brazil, the Brazilian Government having
been notified that foreign We sels TO Ursguay
would be searched for contraband Of war.
England denied that there was a war, Bra
zil being merely engaged in suppressiBg
rebellion, 50 that General Flores is net
belhgerent, but merely rebel IN the eyss
Of power that recognizes JsH Davis a. a
belligersnt
PITTssUEe, Dec. 2l.-River Il feet by rier
mark and falling. Weather cold and disa-
greesble under foot
HEw YORE, Dec 2l.-Ths Steamer Full
ton from Port Royal ON the 18th has arrived.
Savannah ives ttilI in the hands Of the reb-
els, its surrender had not been demanded
up TO the time the Ful.on sailed.
The Palmetto Herald says only one fghG
Of any moment occurred on sherman's
march, which resulted in the aOgging Of
Wheeler.
All railroads running out Of Savannah
are cut and the city securely invested.
QUEsEc, Dec. 2l.-Thrso more arrests Of
the raiders have been made, who are now
being examined here
A special messenger from Washington
has arrived here with dispatches from See
netary Seward.
WAsHrSoTos, Dec. Il - HoUsz. - Hr.
WorshingtOn, member from Nevada, was
qualified and took his seat.
Mr.. Rosson introduced a bill lsvying duty
IN tobacco and its manufacturer, which
vas referred TO the Committee on Ways and
Means.
The House took up the pending Rssolu-
ion calling on the Secretary Of War 70
,ommunicats what obstacles exist 10 q gen
sral exchange Of prisoners.
BosroS, De-. 2l.--Ths PhilsdslphiaAc Acad-
,my at Andoyer, Mass, was totally do
'trOyed by Gre this morning. Loss about
10000, mostly insured. The school will
aot be suspended BY this disaster.