Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-23
The Very Latest.
THREE O'CLOCK A

says there is no news and afairs are quiet. Loy-
ell feeling develops 20 SLOWLY that IL cannot be
detected.
Mr.. Brigham, one Of the most eminent citizens
of Savannah. arrived here few days since on
his way to W sshingion 10 present a statement OF
the situation to tho president aud lay before him
! suggestions.
The detective police arrested man named
Wright charged with setting FIRE the building
that started tie FIRE At Savannah.
The Herald's letter from off Charleston. dated
the 18th. has tue following:
This morning "a We Law NJ chOr surrounded
by darkness, our attention vas attracted by a
vivid fash illuminating the whole western hori
zO1, disclosing In the darkness fragments flying
in all directions. followed by dense smoke and
flame.
Immediately after other fires we're seen in the
city and it was supposed that Sherman bad ap-
peared in the rear of the CITY or that the enemy
had evacuated
Shortly after daylight the evacuation of
Charleston vas discovered by yidettes on James
Island. The agreeable tdings were at once con-
veyed to Gen. Schemmell6nney. and prepare
, ton at once made for occupation.
At 10 o'clock this morning tue city and fortf
cations were possessed by portion of General
Schemmel6nney command from James and
Morris islands
The time of the evacuation is not known,
though the pickets in the harbor report unusual
stir at Fort Sumter during the night, and the last
troops are reported to have left at 8 a IN.
The portion OF the city exposed TO the shells
is almost in ruins and had long been abandoned
by the occupants. The buildings are either en-
tirely demolished or so destroyed as to necessi-
tate their entire reconstruction.
The city is filled with rubbish, and here and
there shells and solid shot are seen.
The I,opdon Daily Telepranh has The follor
ing:
It was reported on Wednesday That the French
emperor had caused several war steamers TO go
in chase of a confederate steamer now on the
way to southern ports
The French press received orders TO say that
puplc opinion can't fail her
letter TO The Times SAYS: When the
French minister was released from Washington
the Americans were led to believe that no
agent would be accredited until Lincoln should
recognize the emperor.
WASHINGTON February %
Thirty four battle flag. captured in pursuit of
Hood were presented to the war department to-
day. Also there were 100 presented by csptors
in person.
Secretary Stanton in returning thanks, said
the flags would be kept with appropriate insrcip
ton, and thatmedals of honor would be present
ed to the captors.
The navy department TO day. has received in
formation that Lieutenant VIM b. Gushing has
constructed mock monitor closely resemb-
ling those used by the enemy that il could not be
detected at distance of 100 yards
About III o'clock this vessel was taken up to
within 400 yards Of the, fort and sent adrift. As
there was strong tide she moved up the river
and passed the fort as If under a slow steam, at
the same time the army had moved about two
thirds distance around the fort. The rebels
thinking their communications would be cut of
by land aud water, hastily escaped by the only
avenue open. leaving the guns unspiked and
the magazine uniplured
All public and some private buildings were il
Illuminated to night
On the main entrance of the state department
was the following inscription: Peace and good
will to all nations, but no entangling alliances
with any
The Tribune's Paris correspondent says the
rebel ram Olinde is failure. She is very slow
and thought to be unseaworthy.
The Baltimore Americans apecial from An
napois says $50 paroled officers and 975 men ar
rived there from Richmond. They are in
wretched condition. 300 having been carried to
the hospitals.
HEaDoUARTERs ARMY PoroxACI
February %.
Ia consideration OF the general exchange and
delivery OF all prisoners held in the south. il is
deemed inexpedient To forward after this date
any funds or supplies
WASHINGTON, February ~.
Gen. Schohed was not far from Wilmington
when Lieutenant Gushing left
NEW YORK, February %
: The Tribune has the following PARTICULARS Of
the capture OF Fort Anderson:
On Friday Gen Schofeld advanced the 23d
corps from Smthville to point threatening the
fort
The gunboats at the same time opened FIRE
The bombardment ceased at night, and resumed
on Saturday morning and Sunday morning found
it evacuated
Col. Moore. commanding the I'd brigade was
the first to discover the action and take posses
sion
The command under Gen. Cox had passed
around and beyond on the road leading crcui-
tously from Smthville to Wilmington
As soon the surrender discovered at
headquarters An advance was Immediately or
dered. His troops were pushed vigorously for
ward, but, having no cavalry, have not yet a.
certained how far Hoke is in advance
The enemy only took off . guns, including .
Whitworth guns.
Gunboats will now push on to Wilmington un-
less new Instructions develod
Deserters say they commenced the evacuation
at o'clock a. IN
Commander Cushing has been UP to Whining
ton and asserts our gunboats could all pass with
in sight and Smelling distance OF the city of
Wilmington