Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-18
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NEw YORK, February l7-Advices from Gen.
Sherman state that his lett wing was on Monday
IL miles north of Branchville aud within 50
miles of Columbia while his right wss in front
ot the city of Charleston, onl, two mies-dIstsnt
ana threatening on IL
On Tuesday last il was indicated by the Rich
mond papers that his cavalry had reached the
northeastern railroad, and that it severed the
last remaining link between Charleston and the
rebel capital
His troopers were believed to be also III the
Yoinity OF Florence, near which town were re-
Gently confined q large number OF captured uni
on soldiers.
Rebel papers admit that there vas nothing to
stop Sherman's army. and expect that the ma
tional flag will soon be floating over Charleston
Augusta, Columbia and Raleigh
Additional details Of the movement towards
Wimiu gton last SATURDAY.. show that the troops
engaged were exclusively those Of Gen Terry's
command. but the operations were directed in
person by his superior officer, Gen. Schoheld
They were most successful and What at frs; ap-
peared 10 be only a reconnaissance in force ter
minated in permanent advance.
The union lines being moved forward two
miles after considerable severe skirmishiDg the
new ground was held aud The works o the en-
emy thrown upon il, almost strong as those
in front to which the rebels fell back.
The union loss during the day was sbou, 20
killed and 30 wounded.
Herald's Washington special says our consul
at London has informed the government Of the
sailing from Kingston. Ireland. Of the steamer
Ajax. which is not doubted is intended for
rebel pirate She is small sailing vessel bur
il il believed that she will bc able 20 do much
damage TO American shipping il she gets started
in her melitated career Ii is thought she would
haf.. t.lf hQre
The closing Of the port Of Wilmington Was
SAD blow To Nassau All is sagnation
According to the Herald's correspondent there
were two or three hundred steamers and sail
vessels engaged in the contraband trade. The
warehouses we're filled with goode.
The pirate Tallahassee is now called Cham
lion. Tho attention of government was called
to the fact by the consul
Our gunbost Honduras srrived on the 3lst
and asked permission 20 anchor in the hsrbor
but WAS refused
Late rebel papers present some very curious
and interesting disclosures regarding financial
and military matters in jeff Davs's dominions.
The new currency is now considered Of less
value than the oil There is no money even of
this worthless character in the treasury to set
tic the immense outstanding accounts and tax
alton is declared To be heavy the people
can stand.
II IL prOpOSe1 TO cOnscTlpt negroes oy the
wholesale, having received an adverse decision
in the rebel congress scheme calling on them to
volunteer. Il is nov being very warmly dis
cussed
Gen. Hardee telegrsphs from CarlestOn on the
llth "a follows:/
The picket lines were driven in or James Isl
aud on the night Of the ii b1t w.re're estab-
lished the next day
The Yankees arc still in strong force on the
island With considerable increase OF steamers
off the bar
The barge attack on the night OF the llth, on
battery Tompkius was repulsed
The Richmond Dispatch reports the landing OF
% 600 men At New bern. and believes their OBJ
ect to be an immediate advance on Raleigh on
the railroad line.
Grant visited Newbern lately
The Richmond Dispatch Of the l4th says: All
Communication with Charleston and Augusta ia
cut off, aud nothing is known of the situation of
these places
The EDqurer of the 18th says Grant appears
to be prep ring TO push forward his lines still
further, having by his recent movement advanced
them three miles westward of Petersburg.
The soldiers agree upon TIE practicabity of
introducing negroes to assist in carrying on the
war
The Richmond Examiner of the l4th says if
Sherman takes Brsnchville, he cuts great
railroad artery, and General Lee will have 10 90
and gather his supplies from other quarters than
the rich stcrehouses OF southwestern Georgia.