New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-02-16
MOVEMENTS OF sHERMAN's FORCES.

MOVEMENTS OF sHERMAN's FORCES.
The Richmond Hhg has the following
will be remembered that Friday, the lth Instant
Sherman crossed tho Saltkatchic between Blaxion and
ltver Bridges, thereby completely outfanling orr
hroes and compelling them TO fall back TO BrlDchyilo'
We have since learned that the Yankees forded the
stver thu ugh water waist deep. AT Rivers Bridge
GAarp engagement took place, which lasted several
Asurs in which Gen. Wheeers cavalty inflicted severe
injury upon the enemy
On The 9Th heavy column Of his infantry struck the
South Carolina railroad AT Grlhamye about eighteen
niles west Of BIach,ie, while Fitzpatrick with cav
s,ry force occupied Backville the road about
nine miles little northwest of GIahamvic. Then
portion OF Shermans column 1t was Tumoed Yesterday
ucved forward crossing the South Edisto and fantng
Dranehyile the and rsvnrced 10 Orangeblrg.
On the Columbia and Branohyille road. sixteen miles
acrfh Of the latter point. Orangeburg is beautiful
S4iase Of about thousand inhabitants and has been
savore retreat Of refugees from Charleston. 1t Was
largely engaged In the manufacture Of indigo before
Us
9Ss Enquirer says: "An Official dispatch was re-
ssived at the War Department on Saturday confirming
SAs reported occupation Of Backvhe on the South Car
ssina Railroad The Yankee command at that noint is
lid to be under the command of Fitzpatrick and mum
bsrs three brigades."
Mems, We learn from The Charleston Courr of the 9th
sat ON Saturday one transport and four Of the enemys
bsrees landed troops Little Britain aud about
hundrej men at Secret Post. About - o'clock u. N.
hoy advanced TO Kings Creek and after diminishing
for short time they retired and our picket line was re-
established. The enemy threw two shells at this city
- Saturday.
4 dispatch dated the 10th, from Charleston. says;
force of the enemy believed be from two TO three
thousand strong landed al Crmbals James leland, at
o'clock this morning aud drove in our pckcts Some
diminishing took place, but no general engagement
f0rimbas is the Stone River about two miles south
vest of Charlottesville Ashley River coo yards wide
hssrveningl The enemy making active demon
Srstions at yariou. points but they believed TO be
SADts force attacked troops the saltkchatcbie
This morning, but were easily repulsed They oso ad
OAnced upon the Charleston road the Blue
Hosse" ard opened with artillery. but made 10 impress
ION on orr lines. Intelligence from tie road today
pspOrts that the enemy crossed the Edtoat Bennalers
bridge. The enemy are moving on Augusta
ZAs Richmond ScatiAel publishes address TO the
Ssople Of South Carolina by Governor Nngreih calling
entire population TO to resist lie advance Of
Gen. Sherman All who fear 70 take their place IN the
Soaks are ordered to leave tue State including In
S1taralizcd foreigners who claim exemption from min
my service the ground Of alenaee Z" The period s
eax saws the Governor when private business must
Or season. be suspended" lie urges the fuiiity Of
hoping to conciate the invaders by nonresistance and
ehns escape the ravages of and those only
ON be spared who defend thcmsclye." All property
which cannot be removed is ordered to be destroyed
"Thnk not that your property will be respected and
Afterwards recovered" says the address, Yon leave
Q but 10 support and sustain him uhe invader; yon
saxs 1t but to help him Lis coarse. He win make
tn n clis lack ed
tsad prepare you the way for him he advances
Let him read everywhere and 10 everything that In this
osate there is but purpose aud fixed resohe-that
Suppose is TO meet hin at every point. fight him al
0yery road that resolve is 10 undergo all tphtrngs
sssnt every sacrifice welcome any fate sooner than
Sahysction to his army, submission TO bis terms"
NEWS PROM GRANTS ARMY.
71e Enquirer says:
Everything quiet tie right Of our lines in
kont Of Petersburg Saturday. both parties being
~x1sty engaged in strengthening the new lines neces
uayy 10 be run by the recent movement. The enemy
Grew the larger portion Of his troops from tie whole
eongh Of front TO execute the recent movement on
~ right The fact noticeable in the absence OF
O. usual uproaY and drum-beating In the Yankee
camp. 1t was observed Sunday. and for three or
huf days subsequently, that fully ihreefourths OF the
eoops had been Withdrawn from before lines The
l6cked men Of four corps were engaged in the move.
0snt II Is still maintained that the movement was
Asde 10 take in more woodland. They have partially
oceeded In doing this. and doubt branch railroad
On soon connect the position with the main lines
est Of the city"
gHs Wig has the following;
"A rumor reached the city yesterday afternoon that
tasges with reynforcements for Grant had entered the
Ssmes. 1t needs confirmation. II there were any
Ransports there 1t Is questionable whether they really
I'D troops aboard, IL is than probable that
Grant regards expedient 10 send reenforccfnents TO
0AsYman rather than squat In the trenches
- front Of Petersburg Chains. The transports. Ii
~ imaginary (Which is not improbable) moy be in
'vsnded for this purpose
IN another column The W1ig snys:
I'VE have 10 note change In the military situation
- the 6suthside since last issue. From Tie EL.
Dess Of saturday learn that recently detachment Of
Capt Shadburnes scouts tapped the Yankee telegraph
wire In about one mile OF Cabin Point The Yankees
Osoo discovered the dsconnection. md sent out an
operator and ambulance containing material for re
oarA guarded by escor Of thirty five negro cay airy
- discover and regstabjsh Tire break When the par
~ came in sight our scouts charged them. killing
eleven Of the negroes. capturing twenty -four horses,
sAs ambulance and material. tie operator and driver
md put the balance Of tie negroes TO flight.
90 The captured were safely brought oG. The only
1osa among the scouts In this anEir liiled-a
nan named Morris. formerly In tho Yankee service.
MT who since he has Joined our scouts has behaved