The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-04-15
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Washington, March l3.

.,.- Washington, March l3.
The report current few days past, that
the United States Consul had been ordered
to leave Matamoras, is without founda-
tion. In fact, the Consul, Mr.. Pierce, re-
signed his Office last year, and consequently
the closing of the Consulate was matter
Of course. In view of the complications
incident to the war in Mexico and the
blockade of the Ris Grande, the United
States Government has since that time pre-.
ferred to be represented by commercial
agent, instead of Consul, as this class of
officers have no political functions and don't
require official recognition by the govern
ment Of the country in which they reside.
Newbern, March l3.
Officers just from the front state that an
order was read to the troops on Saturday
last from Cox, commanding, stating that he
would be joined by Sherman in three days,
which created the greatest enthusiasm.
A report states that Sherman is in posses
sion of Goldsboro and that the enemy are
rushing back to Kingston to prevent our
forces from crossing the Neuse river at that
point. The enemy left 700 dead on the
field before crossing the river, which we
buried. There are many wounded in our
hands. The Shamrock has gone up the
Neuse to Kingston. The river is high.
a.. New York, March IA.
Maximillian has published decree es-
tablishing the Catholic Church as the State
religion. All others not opposed to civil.
zation and good habits will be tolerated,
but new religions must be authorized by
Government.
New York, March Is.
1t appears by later news that the defense
of Fort Mays by the Union garrison, was q
very brave one, and resulted in finally
obliging the rebels to retreat.
Sherman met with no opposition on his
march, and fought no battle. The rebel
scouts were lowering round him. The di-
vision of cavalry of Gen. McBattens, in
the rear of Taylor, has not been seen.
Newbern, March Is.
In debate in the North Carolina Legis-
lature, a few weeks since, ene letter stated
that the entire effective force of the Con-
federacy numbered only l2l 900 men, which
statement, on being questioned, was sub
stantiated by an official document from
Richmond. The State authorities in North
Carolina, who allow no guerrillas to prowl
within the borders of the State, have re-
peatedly demonstrated with the authorities
at Richmond against the inhuman treat.
ment extended BY the rebel government te
prisoners Of war.
| Washington, March 20.
| A letter from Admiral Lee off Bridgeport
Alabama, states that taking advantage Of
high water, he had pushed up Elk river
and dispersed Roddy's forces, and that the
Alabamians ore determined to return to tn,
Union.
Baltimore, March q.
The steamer Europa has arrived at Wash
ington, bringing Major H. B. Compton
with dispatches from Sheridan. He alst
brought with him seventeen rebel battle
flags, captured by Sheridan during his raid
several Of which he captured himself from
Early's headquarters. Sherman was at tn
White House on the Pamunky river on Sun
day, but was commencing to move toward
the James river, where he has probably b,
; this time arrived.
i New York, March q.
Correspondence between Davis, Lee an'
Grant, concerning military convention t
settle our difficulties, is published, and con
/ tains no new fact, except the one that Davi
; closed his letter, giving Lee authority t
act, with these words" Enter into such al
/. arrangement as will cause at least q tenn
, porary suspension of hostilities."
The Herald describes the new rebel pr
, vateer steamer, named the Confederet
r States, and says the authorities at Nassa
, have refused her the right Of asylum an
she will therefore be unable to coal and cor
, tinue her cruise.
New York, March %.
: 1t is reported that Sherman arrived be
: fore the defences of Raleigh on Saturda,
: and having planted his guns in positio
: commanding the city, sent summons
j johnson to surrender.
: The victory claimed by the rebels at Bel
n tonville, assuming the official statement
b be correct, amounts to nothing but M
: mentary check to Sherman's left. The ne,
: news from that quarter will doubtless.
;, the entire accomplishment of the plans
Q Sherman.
It q. Washington, March "a.
: Advices received from the army Of Il
Potomac say great deal Of firing has take
= place lately, the rebels opening FIRE on son
d of our working parties as we'll as on evel
d house and signal station, and upon passiI
j. trains, but has SO far done no injury. II
b picket fire of the same portion of the lii
= is kept up constantly at night, mainly
l. prevent desertions from the rebel arm
The rebels refuse to exchange Richmor
II papers. Troops are being daily drilled
y breaking camp and packing up. Deserte
d came in last night in front Of the min
1t corps, bringing their arms and equipmen
70 with them. -, T -.
> A gentlemen from Richmond reports th
D the rebels admit that the damage done
x Sheridan amounts to fifty million dollar
10 He estimated the strength of the arm
il in the Richmond entrenchments at 60,0C
n with the home guards and emergency m
B. in Richmond. He does not believe th
:. johnson has over 5000, though he b
III drawn several divisions from Richmon
q Deep gloom prevails in Richmond, a
s. everybody seems to feel that the day
&c reckoning is come.
Still Later.
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