Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-19
The Very Latest.
THREE O'CLOCK A. NJ.
Nkw YoRK, January Is

NV York. January Is.
A Savannah paper says: The union senti
ment is increasing in consequence of the mild
ness of Gen. Sherman's policy, and Gen. Gea-
ry' ada alton OF affairs in the city.
No restrictions are placed upon trade, except
upon cotton, and articles which are contraband of
war.
Sherman's policy is having its effect. In
southwestern Georgia nine counties have issued
calls for union meetings. Meetings wore held in
Montgomery and Liberty counies.
There are two daily papers published in
Savannah, being all that General Sherman will
ALLOW.
The papers Of to day contain very little be-
sides news of the capture OF Fort Fisher and edi
torisl comments upon it.
There il great rejoicing among the merchants
at the close of The port of Wilmington and prob
able capture of the pirates Tallahassee and
Chickamauga.
WASHINGTON January lS.
The Richmond Sentinel says Mr.. Blair left
Richmond Saturday morning on the flag OF truce
boat on his return TO Washington.
There are many rumors afoat as to the object
of the visit, and ss a matter Of interest TO our
readers, but without v~ouching for the correct
ness, we give the prevailing opinion.
1t is said that Mr.. Blair sought an interview
With the president for the purpose of securing
certain captured documents; that in course of
conversation Mr.. Blair preached the subject of
peace. but admitted that he bad no authority to
negotiate.
The answ er Of the president is said to have
been that the confederate government was now.
as it always had been, ready to receive properly
authorized commissioners from the United
States government, or to send commissioners to
that government to negotiate a settlement of the
difficulties existing.
The Richmond Examiner of Monday SAYS il is
believed that Blair returned to City Point on Sat
urdsy with the simple assurance that this govern
ment has nj all times been willing to send and re-
ceIve commissioners TO treat on terms Of peace
Ii is said that upon this assurance Blair ex
pressed the hope that the Lincoln usurpation
would accede 10 the appointment Of such com
missioners. and that a oonfab on the subjec, of
peace will probably take place but there will
be no cessation OF hos;ilites in the meantime
The Examiner OF Monday states that Mr..
Sunday. and reiierates what is stated as to Mr..
Blair.
WASHINGTON. January Is.
The Senate in executive session confirmed the
nominations Of Alfred IL. Terry. brigsdier gen
era of volunteers. 10 be major general of volun
teers; Charles B. Dicerelles TO be consul at Bou
logne; Mr. Rice. OF Name 20 be consul Al Ho.
kodale. Japan; Vim Tissig. of ST Louis. to he
collector of internal revenue for the lst concres-
s.onal district OF Missouri.
The fertilization bill reported in the House to
day sppropriAtes So $40, 900. The items for the
defence Of the lakes and northern seabosrd are
materially increased over last year.
Half = million is appropriated for the defence
Of Washington.
Admiral Porter seat = report TO the navy de
partment on the subject OF monitors and iron
clsds. IN which be states What his experience has
been With the Monadnoc He saws the Monad.
noe left Hampton Roads on the 18th ut and or
the 2lst it blew hard from the southwest. The,
made the best weather and rode easier than AM
Of the other vessels in the feet. All the trans