The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-30
BY TELEGRAPH.
TO THE DAILY PRESS.
FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
The STATE ABOUT TO RETURN TO
THE UNION.
Propositions of JEFF Darts.
Enthusiasm of sherman's Troops.

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| MoREHEAp CITY, N. c., March 20.
/ Mr., Grundy, a member OF the North Caro-
| lima rebel legislature, has just reached his
home from Raleigh, for the purpose OF taking
the oath of allegiance to the United States.
He says Johnston's forces all told, will not
reach one half OF Sherman's army; and that
| the combined armies of Johnston and Lee
! will not outnumber Sherman's and Schofield's.
| He also states that the present legislature
Of this State openly admit there is no possible
hope for the coniederacy to succeed, and that
they have met under rebel auspices for the
last time.
He thinks that if Johnston makes stand.
It Will be at Rolesville, six miles north east Of
Raleigh, as that place, although it does not
cover Raleigh, is a position of great natural
strength. 1''N q
People from all sections of North Carolina
were bringing great pressure upon the
State authorities in favor of immediate sub
mission and return to the Union, which the
majority OF the legislature assent to, IL Gov.
Vance can be brought over, who now mani
tests disposition to yield. Raleigh is to be
surrendered by him to Sherman with this I'M
derstanding. Mr.. Grundy says the legislature
and people are reconciled to the abandonment
OF slavery, and that the first act of the legis-
lature will be to ratify the constitutional
amendment abolishing that Institution.
1t now appears that the rebel President is
endeavoring TO obtain peace through the
State authorities Of North Carolina. "A gen.
eral pardon and restoration of property by
President Lincoln is the Offset Davis REQUIRES
for the abandonment of slavery. On these
conditions he is willing to unite with the
North in foreign war under one flag.
The Raleigh Standard intimates that terms
will be offered which both parties can accept
with honor Uhiah mill fhar
flag in foreign war of conquest, and ayeng-
ing joint injuries which both parties have re-
ceived. t0- i.- 1as p Tll7aog
Most OF Sherman's men are each in possess
sion OF captured horse, which makes this
material very cheap in Goldsb pro-, where this
great army is now resting for short tine in a
strong position well fortified. The country is I
very rich, and the supplies abundant. -.
Gen. Sherman came through from Colds
Dofo' TO NeWbern yesterday in four horse
carriage, on his way to Fortress Monroe
When he comes back, which will be before
the enemy miss him, Gov. Vance and Jeff
Davis will ascertain what kind of a peace
they are to have
Trains are running through from Newbern
to Goldsboro'. 80 = s'r'T1-
Sherman's men who consider him the great
est man in the world, say they intend to have
the honor of taking Richmond themselves !
l mere never was an army so proud of their |
leader, or so happy and confident.
Terry and Schofeld's men claim that they |
are also members of Sherman's grand army, |
and that the armies of England and France
would be powerless against them
The chief topic OF conversation in Sher-
mans army is inregard to foreign war
Rebel prisoners all say that their armies are
as anxious Tor such an event as our army
They readily shake hands and cheer each
other over this mode of settling their griev-
ances. They, heve it all planned out that
Sherman and Lee are to lead the two armies
with Gen. Grant for their Lieut.. General.