Evening star., 1865-03-21
TWEGRAPHIO NEWS,
FROM NORTH CAROLINA.

Union Meeting In Wilmingten-Patriot
Remarks Of the Mayor-Brags's Troops
Kinsten-Lee's Headquarters Reported
at tKaleigh-Council Of w ar Lately Held.
FORTRESS MONROE, March 19.-The steamer
James s. Green arrived here last night from
General sherman. It was known that he had
Goldsboro.
The James Green brings from Wilmington
thirty. nine Union officers who had reached
there sfter long journey on foot from COlum.
bia, South Carolina, from which point they
made their escape at the time the rebels were
moving their prisoners from that place to Char
lotte, North Carolina, in anticipation Of Sher.
man coming that way to release them. The
ofhcers had hid themselves in the ceiling of
the hospital, and on dark, stormy night made
their escape unobserved, and after traversing
through forests, swamps and thickets, travel
ing only at night, guided and aided by faithful
negroes, they succeeded in reaching General
Shernan's forces near Fayetteville, on the
10th, and then came from Cape Fear river to
Wilmington. They belong mostly to Eastern
regiments. When they reached our lines they
were in most destitute condition, many Of
them having been prisoners fer a year past.
Pursuant 10 the call of the Mayor OF Will
mington, very large and respectable meeting
was held on the 14th instant at the theater in
that city. Some Of the most prominent citi-
Zens were present, and the dress circle was oc-
cupied by large number ofladies, who seemed
to To- take an eager interest in the proc eedings
making formal recognition OF the authority
OF the United States Government The stage
was handsomely decorated with national flags,
and the bands OF the 1st and Sd brigades of
GenI Ames' division Of Gen Terry's corps
were in attendance performing patriotic airs.
Several speeches were made, and resolutions
recognizing the authority Of the Government
were adopted. The Mayor concluded his re-
marks with these words. sMy friends, let us
to night forget and forgive all past political
differences, and live only for the future, resolv.
n q frnY hon hall
and object to secure peace, promote prosperity,
mon country"
This excellent sentiment was received with
prolonged applause.
Further News via Newbern.
NRWBBRN, N. O., March 16, 10 P. M.-Our
forces now occupy Kinston, and are repairing
the railroad bridge across the Neuse river,
which Will he finished in few days.
The en emy were much demoralized on leay.
ing knston for Goldsboro. Most of the North
Carolina troops belonging In the eastern part OF
the State took French leaE from Bragg and
returned to their homes.
There has been NO fighting since Friday last
The result OF the battles in front OF Kinstou
last week viii not be far from 1900 killed,
wounded and prisoners On our side, and all Of
5000 on the enemy's side, whose dead outnum.
ber ours to l, owing to their reckless assaults
upon our works.
Refugees report that General Lee is in com.
mand OF the enemys force in this State, with
his headquarters at Raleigh. He has brought
quite strong force with him from Richmond.
These refugees and deserters state that John.
ston and Beauregard are in command at Rich.
mond, and that the fortif cations there are be-
ing manned by negroes, who relieve the force
which accompanies Gen. Lee to this State.
The Goldsborough Journal, Of the 9TH inst,
states that council Of war was held not more
than three hundred miles from that city ON tho
4th instant, consisting Of their leading gene
rails, among whom was their great leader, Lee.
The weather is very warm and showery.
The mercury stands at 7e deg. in the shade
A Colonel belonging to Sberman's army has
just arrived from Wilmington. He states that
Sherman will be in Goldsborough on the Goth
inst.
The enemy sends in no rumors or reports of
bad news OF Sherman, which is conclusive
evidence that he is all right.
The treasury and military authorities are in
favor of having Newbern and Morehead City
declared ports OF entry, which will! save the
people nearly 200 per cent. on their imports and
exports, and relieve much distress now exist.
ing on account Of the blockade.