The Shasta courier., 1865-01-07

ton captured at Savannah Will be taken and
sold by the Government If any person
claiming can show valid claim they will be
reimbursed. 1t is reported that Simeon
Draper, Collector of New York. has been
appointed at Savannah to supeSiptend the
shipment and sale Of the cotton
Cairo, 3d.-The steamer Mol bel, from
New Orleans 26th, has arrivedy force of
about 1000 men. including then Maine
cavalry, 1st Florida cavalry, 14th New York
cavalry, Sd regiment colored infantry and 2
pieces of artillery, under command of Col.
Robinson, of the 9th colored infantry, left
for raid into Alabama on the 18th, to sever
communications, by telegraph and rail, at
Pollard, snd destroy such property and
stores as might be found there. Reaching
Pollard on the 10th, the place was found
evacuated. and the railroad depot and train
of eight cars, mostly filled with grain, gov.
ernment property. commissary and ordnance
stores were destroyed. and 1000 stand of
arms captured. The railroad was also de-
st Dyed by our troops. The expedition then
returned.
Washington, 2d.-A private letter frem
the feet says that refugees from Charleston
and other points iu South Carolina state that
all the inhabitants who could do 80 have
removed into the country. Great distress
prevails. Scarcely asy flour or other neces.
saries can be obtained at any price. Sher-
mans success occasions general alarm. Sew
eral blockade runners are in Charleston
harbor, watching an opportunity to escape.
Many passengers for Nassau have engaged
berths. There is little business in Charles
ton other than that connected with blockade
running.
Fortress Monroe, 3l-The stormy wealth
er still prevails with undated severity. No
arrivals from the south or off Wilmington.
Washington, 3.-The report that the Bra
lillian representative accepted Secretary Sew
ards letter in relation to the seizure of tie
Florida as satisfactory, is not true, for the
reason that the Charge d d'Afairs was not
authorized to so determine. The letter of the
Secretary has, however, been transmitted to
the Government of Brazil and in due time an
answer will be forwarded through the proper
channel, which is not doubted will be of a re-
sponsive friendly character. The Brazilian
Charge de Affairs accompanied the other for
eign representatives to pay their respects to
the President yesterday, and afterwards call
ed upon the Secretary Of State at his resi-
dence.
New York, "a Hilton Head correspond
ent, under date of the Goth. saws Kilpatrick's
Corps has just returned from destroying
portion of the Albany and Gulf rail road,
near Altamaha river. Ten locomotives and
large numbers of cars were shut up between
Albany and the Altamaha river. Hazen's
division of the Fifteenth Corps and General
Fuller with two brigades of the Seventeenth
Corps spent five days on the road. A plank
road was found leading from the rail road
towards Daren. from which heavy trains
loaded from blockade runners passed into the
interior. A force of cavalry, accompanied
by infantry has crossed into South Carolina.
The distractions in the Savannah river are
being removed rapidly andl successfully
Boats run daily from this point and great
quantity of valuable property is daily brought
to light.
The Etna from Liverpool 2lst. and from
Queenstown 22d, has arrived. The Spanish
Ministry has proposed to the Queen the aban-
denment of st. Domingo.
New York, 4.-The3W Beaufort. S.
c., correspondent of Dec. %, saws: Increas-
ed preparations are making in Sherman's
Army to resume the offensive The enemy
evidently expect an attack on Charleston and
Branchville. Refugees say that Charleston
is being surrounded by formidable earth
works. A portion of Dahlgren's fleet is en-.
Sa annah river, some of which were formid-
able A spacious channel has been made for
vessels plying between Hilton Head and
Savannah.
Fosters Army is still at Broad river bridge,
covering the Charleston and Savannah rail
road. 1t Isl now said that Hardee's Army
passed over that road to Charleston.
We have had many visitors from Savan-
nah. The citizens speak we'll of Sherman's
rule. Gen. Morey has issued orders dividing
Savannah into two military districts, for
the protection of public and private property,
registering persons formerly in the rebel
army, concerning arrests, continuing fire
department and gas works, for the arrest of
struggling soldiers, for the transportation of
persons in the rebel lines who want to 90.
and to supply destitute persons with food.
Sherman, in special field orders states
that as Savannah is and will be held as n
military post for future military uses, it is
proper to lay down certain general prinei-
Piles, that all may understand their duties
and obligations. He then proceeds to state
what may be permitted for convenience and
comfort of people, in which are embraced all
necessary privileges of large communities
The pul lication of newspapers is limited to
two editors, to be held to strict accountable.
ty for libels, mischevious matter, premature
news, exaggerated statements, or any com.
ments whatever On the acts of authorities
The Savannah Republican of 29rh contains
proceedings of public meeting called by the
Mayor and large number of influential cit.
izens, to take into consideration matters re-
lating to present and future welfare of city,
and resolutions were adopted that
l. We accept our position and surrender of
city, and in language of President of U. S.
seek to have peace by laying down our arms
and submitting to National authorities and
Constitution, leaving all questions which re-
main to be adjusted by the peaceful means Of
legislation, conference and votes.
%. That laying aside all differences, and
burying bygones. we will use our best en-
deavors to bring back prosperity and COM
merce once enjoyed.
Sd. We don't put ourselves in position of
a conquered city, asking terms of conquer
ors, but claim the immunity and privileges
contained in proclamation and messages of
the President and all legislation in Congress
in reference to people situated as we are.
4th. That we ask tie Government to call a
convention of the people to say whether they
wish the war continued.
5th. That it is the unanimous desire Of all
present that General Grey be continued as
military commander of this post, aud that