Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-23
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Savannah correspondent SAYS that Sherman had
bis preparations for q new movement nearly
completed
The 18th corps. under Gen. Blair and Gen.
Hatch's division of Fosters army were in secure
possession Of the important position Of Pocatol-
igo bridge. The 18th corps wss expected to
join them
Gen Sherman had issued an order giving no.
tce TO the farmers that they may visit Ssvsn
nah, Ca, and Fernandina and Jacksonville to ex-
change their produce for supplies needed by
their families. and guaranteeing them protection
in case of molestation He also encourages
the people 10 meet together and take measures
for Tho restoration Of the state and national civil
government during his stay in Savannah
Secretary Stanton has promoted number OF
officers who have distinguished themselves. in
cluding Fitzpatrick, who was bTevetted major
general.
Mr. Draper was supeFintending the shipment
of the captured cotton. Several vessels were
already loaded. When a sufficient number were
in readiness they would be dispatched north
ward
Two or three unsuccessful attempts had been
made TO destroy the immense stores OF the yalu-
able staple.
President Lincoln has issued an ORDER opening
the Savannsh pos,ofice for regular mail husi-
ness
10th says the utmost activity prevails in the
ADGlo-rebel blockade running fleet plying he
tween Wilmington, Charleston aud Nassau.
Cotton valued at $3.50 600 had been landed al
Nassau from the above named southern ports
within ten daEs.
large nu mber @. British trading vessels had
sailed from Liverpool and London to the Clyde,
laden with supplies for tho rebel blockade run
ners cleared for Wilmington and Nassau on the
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before now.
The Richmond Whig OF the lSth publishes an
important letter from JEFF, Davis in reply 70 let
ters from seniors from New York. in which they
took grounds against the resolutions introduced
in the rebel House in favor of reconstruction
Davis argues that convention of the states is
mpacticable, and that peace movements on the
part OF individual states tend ouly TO the crea
ton Of discord in the confederacy. He SAYS that
the only plan by which peace can be obtained is
provided for in the rebel constitution He does
not say what the plan is, but proceeds at length
Is show that all propositions looking TO conven-
tions and negotiations are futile that the Uni
ted States will not negotiate that they will not
accept surrender, which the rebel states cannot
and will not grant.
The Worlds Port Royal correspondent vl Tbs
l7th says:
Sherman's grand army will be on the move.
aud we will soon hear OF tie stars and striues
floating over more conquered rebel cities.
A brother OF Gen Hardee, and Others, have
made n claim 10 the cotton in Savannah. Gen.
Sherman gave them written reply, ia which be
said the cotton ought TO 90 into the hands of
tho general government. which he said could
never be indemnihed for the blood and treasure
required 10 regain possession OF Savannah. This
was his opinion: stil they might go TO Washing
ton and make effort 80 have the decision re
versed.
The Times Savannah correspondent hes The
following
At this writing the lett wing OF Sherman's
army is moving from Savannah on line which
the enemy may ascertain for himself
1t is thought the rebels will make a stand 30
miles south of Charleston. and then fall back on
that city They have not the men nor the
stamana to stand before Shermans magnificent
army.
The Times Washington Special s.ys that the
cabinet met in session OF several hours. sup
posed to be on Blsir's mission 10 Richmond.
By the George Cromwell. from New Orleans
on the l4ib We learn that on the 7th the trans
port John RaiIe collided with the John II
Decky. from White river. bound for New Or
leans having on board the l6lst New fork and
A portion of the Doth Iowa volunteers. with
number of horses and mules Three of The 2oth
Iowa were wounded, names not given.
The Indsnols, our first heavy iron clad on
the Mississippi has been raised ,nd toeed 20
New Orleans She will be repaired
The steamer Venango had been c-psured snj
burned by guerrllas at Pitcher's Point After
robbing the boat of SS0. 900 in green-backs they
took the captsin. crew aud passengers ashore IS
prisoners. and burned the boat The Vensngo
had 100 bales of cotton.
IL il reported that Gen Decsstguy had taken
possession of Durango, Mexico Maqusiz had
taken Collins and Ortiga. losing sli hs infantry
and artillery Carvajal is said TO BE trying "a
get across the Rio GFsnde into Texs.
Letters from Collector Draper. st Savannah
state. that = number OF vessels are being loaded
With cotton for this CITY, and would soon sal
No account has been taken OF the amour, OF cot
Ton. bot il is believed it has been understaied Ii
ia estimated tina, ltiwili require twenty vessels 20
bring it TO this city.
MAns enterprising traders who shipped cofeoes
TO Savannah will meet with loss, IS they are not
permitted 20 enter vet. and besides price. for
goods have been fixed The collector sdvises
traders to hold OF FOR the present.
The stories Of suffering in Savannah have been
greatly exaggerated by Mr.. Allen ani others
Reces, movements Of our Amy were made
With nearly ali the troops under General She.
man Who Bum6er much more than : generally
supposed.
Prominent oficer. ssy successes at Fort
Fisher greatly simplifes Shermans movement
Eighty bsgs vi letters arrived from Shermsn's
-rmy Yesterday.
The Washington correspondent OF The Boston
Journal avs Gen. nutler has been endeAvorinr,
since his arrival here. 70 secure the appointment
OF intelligent negro boy a. cadet At West
Point
The World N 81 ecisof.s, on Jeff Davis .e'
ter. thinks peace possible
A Washington special to The Commercial
says: Military men here regard the present stu.
alton very encouraging With the prospect OF
highly important results 81 10 distant day
Small notes for the National Banks will Be
delivered to then IN March.