The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-27

THE SITUATION.
Esncis P. Blair, ST., arrived in Annapolis Nl.,
Yesterday on his return from his second visit 70 the
rebel capital I. Is said he reports that among the
rebel leaders, ocluding Jsn Davis himself there Is
strong feeling in favor OF making peace on the best
terms that can be obtained.
Admiral Porter in . spirited despatch dated the
10th ins briefly details the work that has been
olished by tho navy at the mouth OF Cape Fear river
since the fall OF Fort Fisher The entire chain OF rebel
works in that vicinity including eight ten Of the most
formidable forts constructed in tho complete
been captured, and are now gsrrisoncd by sail
srs. All these works, which tho rebels were four
years In constructing, III into the hands Of
Admiral Poter's within twenty -four hours
after General Terrys troops had secured pos
session Of Fort Fisher The total number of guns cap
ured in all tho Cape Fear river forts Is hundred and
sixty eight, most Of them being heavy The Admiral
the fact that several Of these tho cole
brsted Armstrong guns, which the British govern
meat claims the exclusive right 10 use, and states
had been run into Wilmington arc almost
teyond credence The rebels left in the forts large guam
Titles Of stores and provisions, which III rational
Tor es now subslsine telegram from General Lee
70 rebel ocer saying that IL Forts Fisher and Cnswell
wore not held he would have 10 abandon Richmond
clicked after the taking Of those places To tho
blockade runners already mentioned ~ captured
BY Admiral Portcr's vessels since the national
forces have established themselves At the entrance
tsywilmirgton, We have TO add the Charlotte,
auda with valuable csrgoes OF arms and clothing for
che rcbeis The Owl attempted in the night Of
The Goth, but, apparently becoming suspicious Of
change In ME position OF Affairs again and made
Ter escape The transport steamer General Lyon arrived
here yesterday from Fort Fisher with I've hundred
rsosi prisoUsrs On board
Our James river dispatches give further very inter
ssng particulars Of the attempted rebel naval raid on
ast Monday night, By which the quiet which had % long
srsTsisd In thai vicinity suddenly disturbed The
ryes nsss, sid 10 have been commanded BY Captain
ssmmss consisted OF tho iron ciads virg mia Richmond
cad Fredericksburg three wooden rams and two smaller
ssoAsa vessels and the design supposed 70 have been
reach CITY Point and destroy the immen.s amount Of
I'D not succeed TIE Fredericksburg passed most or
sbe Union batteries and distractions but the Virginia
and Richmond got aground, and the Fredsricksburg
turned hack and rejoned them. A furious en-.
hat alt tha M ha rel.c
scst and their land works on the one side and
che 0siss batteries the other was then commenced.
ms was continued from early Tuesday mornihs I'll
tcweea twelve and O'Clock In the afternoon. About
aaysrsAk shell from Of the Union guns exploded in
Ne mAgazIas OF the rebel Drswy, and blew her up
During the day the rebels also opened all their batteries
In ftoa Of the Twenty fourth and Twenty nth corrs
ed tcp, op from shcm very heavy
arS throughout the day. but without sncctins
aay Injury Of Consequence 70 the national
Soldiers, Who we're under There was heavy firing
sgaia Ter Two hours after twelve O'Clock wednes
day mseslus bat with what result has no, boon ascer
talasA The rsbss apparently intended land attack
our forces north Of The James river, cooperation
essh sAAr feet ~ considerable movements Of their
srssps were observed; but their entire plan seems TO
have failed The Cn,on casualties In tie whole anslr
we're very aisht
The steamship Ua,sd States arrived here yesterday
from savannah There was = report tina, tho national
soross near Pacoago South Carolina, had captured two
thousand rebels and their artillery. The steamship Re
booca Clyde. with her cargo q food contributed By the
voopls Of this city for the sufferers Of Savannah,
had reached the latter place, and the Distribution
or her much needed and gladly welcomed supplies had
been commenced Tho Mayor OF Savannah In his speech
accepting the donations, warmly thanked the people Of
The North for thoir lIberai,y, and paid high comp
mspi 70 General Gcary, military Governor Of the city
and the officers and under his command, for theft
wise and impartial administration Of affairs and the good
order they have preserved
A democratic Paper Of San Francisco supposed 10 b
somcwhal acquainted with tho movements and des zna Of
Or OWN, formerly United States Senator IRON
California makcs a slaiomOns soLar alory u tst