Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1865-01-10
WAR NEWS.
From GeOrSia.

From Georgia.
The Federal Savannah Georgian Of the 2nd inst,
contains Sherman's general Order concerning af.
fairs at that post 1t is liberal and concatory, and
declares that families shall not be disturbed
Churches, schools and places of amusement are al
lowed, and mechanics and tradesman are allowed
the free use OF their shops, tools, &c. Unoccupied
houses have been taken for military purposes. The
Mayor and Council continue to exercise their tunc-
tons. Citizens are required to decide whether they
will stay or depart in peace. Two newspapers are
allowed, but they are forbidden to make comments
on the city authorities.
The Fire Department had grand review before
Gen. Geary on SnndEy1 tar1fns 'is !, $50 =:Es.Sss
Regular mails haVo been established with the
North.
The City has been divided into districts each hav.
ing Provost Marshal.
Pursuant to a call Of Mayor Arnold, large
meeting of influential citizens was held at the Ma
sonic Hall. The Mayor 10 addressing the assembly
said Our city contains 20,0 900 inhabitants, with
out food, without fuel without any place Of refuge
cut off from all connection with the country. The
heart sckens at the picture thus presented and it
is our duty to migate as we cannot avert the ter
rble suferings by all means which reason and COM
mon sense may dictate, regardless Of all abstract
views.
When the city was taken, through me, as Chief
Magistrate, you asked for protection, you all know
that it was granted to you, and we all feel deeply
indebted to Brig Gen. Geary for his conduct as
commandant of this city
The resolutions, which were unanimously adopt
ed, look to securing peace by laying down arms
and submitting to the national authority under the
Constitution, leaving all questions which remain to
be adjusted by the peaceable means Of Legislative
Conference and votes.
They cairn'fO the citizens Of Savannah the i'm
munites privileges &c, extended 10 Lineoln's Pro-
carnations and messages and the legislation Of the
Federal Congress to people similarly situated and,
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laws of the United States solicit their protection to
persons, lives and property.
They further request Governor Brown to call
convention Of the people of Georgia that they may
vote upon the question whether they wish the
between the two sections of country to continue
Thanks are rendered to Gen. Geary, commanding
the post for his uniform urbanity and kindness to
the citizens coupled with request to Gen. Sherman
to retain that officer in his present position. 1t
also resolved that copies of these resolutions be sent
to the President of the United States, the Cover
nor of Georgia, Gen. Sherman, and the Mayors Of
Augusta, Columbus, Macon and Atlanta.
From Tennessee.
Gen Hood reports, from Spring Hill, December
9th, that on the morning of the 5th in front OF
Nashville, the enemy attacked both fanks of his
army; They were repulsed on the right with heavy
loss, but towards evening tney drove Ill MS iHnui
try outposts on the left flank. Early on the 10th
the enemy made generel attack his entire line.
All their assaults were handsomely repulsed with
heavy loss until half past -, when portion OF
our line on the left centre sud enly gave way,
ing line to give way at all points, our troops
retreatng rapidly. Fifty pieces of artillery and
several wagons were left by US that day. Our loss
in killed and wounded heretofore small. The loss
in prisoners not ascertained Maj. Gen. Ed john
son and Brig. Gems l. B. Smith, and II. B. Jack
son were captured
From South-CarOlina.
A telegram from Charleston of the 9th instant
states that the enemy in unknown force crossed
| New River on the road to Grahamville this morn
ing. Our forces burnt the bridge across New Riv-
er. The main body is still believed to be in the
neighborhood Wheeler is watching his movements,
which are not yet fully developed
Virginia.
Everything continues quiet along the lines. North.
ern papers announce the completion of the Dutch
Gap Canal is length is go feet-its width 40
wards and at high tide it has Is feet water Though
but IL miles from Richmond the news of its com
pletiOn comes first from the North. Ifnavigable by
the ironclads it will bring them six miles nearer
Richmond.
From the United States.
The Baltimore american evening edition, of the
4th says the two Blairs have returned to Washing
ton, Grant refusing to pass them through his lines
without authority from the President or Secretary
of War.
A dispatch from Decatur says, Stedman, in com.
mand of a considerable cavalry force, had crossed
the Tennessee in pursuit of Hood, who was rapidly
retreatiug.
A CINCINNATI telegram of the 9th says the Com
nerciGrs Columbia correspondent ntimates that
cews from Thomas army will be hereafter received
from another detection. Marching orders have been
issued and the whole army is in motion.
From Europe.
European advices of the 25th received. The Pope
of Rome in response to the Confederate manifesto,
appauds the patrOticsentiments expressed therein,
and deplores the further eontnuance of th4 bloody
struggle. He will not fall he says to avail himself
of favorable opportunity to urge peace
Cotton 6rmer at Liverpool, at an advance of half
penny. Gold in New York on the 4th, 233.