, 1865-01-13

Wilmington, on high ground on the right bank
af Cape Fear river, attacked it in the night and
were repulsed, though they own the landing of
Ourtroops above the fort a serious matter, and
they cannot be easily dislodged. In a dispatch
to Davis, Bragg says The enemy have embarked
under cover of the fleet The object of the move
ment is not developed. I hayevisited Fort FISH
er and find the damage slight, except to build
ings not necessary to the defence of the place
only two guns were dismounted. The works ro-
naming indicate that the bombardment was
very heavy. - ~ roe
Signed 4l4 BRAGG.
News of Dec. goth.
New York, Dec. 29.-The Herald's Washing
ton special dispatch reiterates the statement that
Moseby was badly wounded by one of our scouts
and has since died
Some of the Richmond editors while smarting
under the series of disasters to their arms, abuse
Jet. Davis in severe language, charging that his
meddlingin military matters is the cause ofthsir
misfortune.
Washington, Dec. 27.-The Richmond papers
say Price is recognizing his army in Arkansas
and has 33, 200 men, all Missourians.
The Richmond Enquirer of the oath acknowl-
edges that the affairs of the Confederacy are
der cloud.
Beauregard under date of Charleston, the 22d
announces that our forces occupied Holland,
Ala, burned the Government and Railroad
building and retreated They were pursued so
miles by Gen. Liddle.
A Richmond dispatch of the oath says Yam
kee expedition has started from Suffolk in the
direction of Weldon.
The Richmond Enquirer strongly urges that
jeff Davis be deposedas Commander-in-Chiefo of
she rebel army, and that Gen. Lee be made Sen
erallisimo.
In reply, the Sentinel, jeff. Davis organ, says
no important enterprise is undertaken without
consulting Lee.
The Examiner also urges the elevation of Lee,
saying that both the Confedera o and Federals
viii feel that strong steady hand is laid upon
the Wheel that it means business and battle, and
VIII make their arrangements accordingly.
Capt. Semmes arrived at Mobile on the 18th
from Europe via Matamoras
The Richmond Examiner announces with grief
that Moseby has been severely if not dangerous
ly wounded.
letter from the Army of the Potomac saysf
Quiet continues to prevail here The weather is
such as to to prevent any move if any be iuten-
ded. A large number Of officers are going homo
on furloughs.
Nashville, Dec. 3O.-The latest news from the
front is that on Wednesday, 28th while Thomas
was pressing Hood on the river bank where he
was trying to lay his pontoons, but could make
no progress as our guuboats shelling the
working parties Steadman was sent to operate
"S"lHou LOOu lIOm peIoWi anu reacheu Decatur
on the oath with large force. There is ru-
NOR this morning that Thomas had attacked
routed and captured the most of Hoods frag-
mentary army The report needs confirmation,
yet it is probably true
The Times refers to the opening of negotia-
tions in regard to the American War, saying it
must come to this at last and the sooner the bet
ter for America and the world at large
The breach between the Papal Government
and the Prussian Minister at Rome is rapidly
widening.
New Orleans, Dec. 23.-The news of the cap
ture of Savannah edgenera rejoicing among
the Union people, and corresponding depression
among the rebels