The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-23
By Telegraph.
Afternoon Dispatches.
no Danger Of Lee Attacking
sherman.
Sherman Probably Pushing for
Raleigh.
North Carolina Ready 10 Wheel
into the Union. .
RumOred Evacuation OF VIII
mlngtOn.
Capture OF Fort Anderson.
Capture Of Fort Anderson.
Mr. CullGCh TO be Secretary Of
the Treasury.

NAV YoRK, Feb. 22.-Ths Times Wash-
ington special says the fears Of some timer
Gus persons thst Lee viii be able 10 precip-
itaie himself on Sherman, and, united
with Beauregard, be able to check the sd
vance Of that General, are not shared in by
either the Government or sensible men
hers. These persons forget TIA. Grant and
his army will have something to say in
that issue. Lee is closely observed BY
Grant at every point, End She first intimn-
tion ne gives Of any intention to withdraw
from Richmond, win be The signsl for the
tiger spring by Grant. Gen. Grant is per-
fectly cogniEant Of every move on the part
Of his adversary.
Tho deserters from Lee who arrive, are at
the rate Of one hundred per day.
a distinguished military man to-day
pointed out that the present situation OF
Lee is precisely analogous to that Of Nspo-
leon in 1914, when France was invaded by
the allies. Notwithstanding that he lay
ishsd all the resources Of hi5 Incompatible
genius 70 resist the advance, be was pushed
and pressed upon BY the converging forces
Of his opponents, pnd was fnal ly compelled
tosspitolate Ia his capital.
Theindicstions are that Sherman is push
ing his triumphant columns straight on 70
Raleigh, which point he will reach early
next week. he writes privately that the
people Of the old North State are prepared
to hail the advent Of his army, and that
they will wheel tho State into the Union.
Since the fall Of Charleston, Wilmington
and Mobile are the only points that re-
msin Of the numerous seaport cities form-
erly under rebel rule. Both are doomed 10
fall, if not already in our possession. Pow
erful expeditions are directed against both
points.
The New York Worlds Washington spec
isl correspondent says Gov Morgan, in re-
ply 10 soLicitatioss of influential friends to
accept the position Of Secretary Of the
Treasury, yes1srd ay peremptOfily deelinsd
it, finally settling all doubts in the matter
81 far as be ia concerned.
The n. Y. Tribune's Washington special
Correspondent says there has been rumors
al day Of the evacuation Of Wilmington
but there are no positive facts in regard 10
it. tits, however, known that immediate
1y after the fall Of Fort Fisher the city was
partially evacuated, and it IS believed
that the entire force In that vicinity will
Join Beauregsrd and sndesvor 70 check
shermsn. If it was not evacuated on Sun
day it will be evacuated before the week Is
out
A high Official has expressed an opinion
that Lee cannot remain thirty days more
at Richmond. lie must attsel, Grant and
raise the seige or fan back TO Lyncbburg,
the only line Of retreat now left open.
EsIs, Pa, Feb. 22.-The Warren accom-
modation trein on the Pittsburg aud Erie
Railroad, collided with the mail train on
the curve near Garland yesterday, smash
ing the engine, tender snd baggage car.
Two men were killed and several injured.
The cause Of the accident was that the mail
train was of time.
BALrIzoHE, Feb. 23.-Fort Anderson was
captured on Tuesday by Gen. sehofsld and
Admiral Porter. Most Of the garrison es-
capped towards Wilmington. All the guns
we're Left in good condition. The army
was following towards Wilmington, secom-
panied BY two moni;ors, and it vas expect
od by the messenger that Wilmington
would be in our possession on Monday.
NEW YoEK, Feb. 22.-The city Ia to-day
gaily decorated With national colors Ayiug
from public and private bulldogs and ship
ping. sslutes wers fred from The navy
yard and battery. The exhllsratiDg effect
5f the news Of our military success In South
Oarolina was greatly heightened durisg the
iay By the announesnent sf the fali Of
Fort Andsrson and probable capture Of
Wilmington. The day has aol been for
many years, II ever, celebrated with more |
general joy, spirit and Patrietism. Dia-
patches iron numerous cities sad towns
ihoE general rejoicing.
WAsaiyoTos, Feb. 22.-Ia aeeordanoo with |
.hs resolution Of the House adopted yes
.erdsy, Sir. Field was found guilty q Ga /
assault upon Representative Kelly, ard wa |
.o-uight before the bar Of the House, and /
he Speaker, 80 directed, sdministsTed g /
zind but Impressive reprin4nd, and then |
,rdsrsd him % Be discharged from custody. |
Aueh tine was consumed IN confederation |
Il the Diatyiet Of coluHabis business Re
ports flom the Judiciary Committee we're
iext acted upen.
Nrz YoEK, Fsb. 9z.-ghs Tdbuns ssys
We understand the President, after 5 fol- i
onferenes vith his fdsnds iB and cut Of
,onsrsss, has eoHcludsd 70 appoiut Hon.
Iugh MsCuGsch, pf Iaa.sns, nov Ooup.-
sslsr Of The curFepey, a. Secretary of the
treasury, Gsv. Morgan having Poaitvely
.ecliBsd tse post.
wAsalssioa. Feb. 27.-Ths President
las approved ths b.Hs suiherisiDg the sp
.oininsut of a second Assistsht Secretary
Z War, sbd 70 snlargs The peri eBtTy saa /
slfvery for ths District Of PkiladslPhif, I
cd 70 repeal tss act Of 1851 70 remove TIE
Talted States srssBal from TIE ssiy o. e.
.oais.
President L!neoin hss ordered ths Psni-
saGary e. Columbus, Ohio. and e J'sfsr-
81 CITY, Missouri, sHd such ether Prisons
! he sssrstsry or War nay designate for
be cosansmsht Of Prisonsrs DHdsr sen.
ace Or coart-nsrliai, sad ~hg shall Be
s.msd aad saksn y 30 military PrisoEers.
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