The New York herald., 1865-02-19

LII Il SILL A'41ON.
Columbia the capital OF South Carolina, and 1t is be-
cved also the cradle OF secession ITSELF the city Of
Charleston have fallen before the genius of Sherman
and his army of indomiabc veterans. THIS gratifying
intelligence is derived from Richmond papers Of yestcr-
day morning, and was communicated to Secre-
tary Stanton by General Grant Columbia was
evacuated by the rebels last Friday morning,
number of shells from the National cannon having
previously been thrown into the city which is situated
on tho north bank OF the Congarcc river from the
south eide OF that stream Subsequent to this the
tonal troops crossing tho above the
town. on tho discovery of which, Beaure-
gard, who In command, marched out
apparently without giving battle Beaurcgard
himself communicated this to the rebe War Department
Thc Richmond Dispatc, says the capture of Columbia
by Sherman necessta.es the fall of Charleston which 1t
thinks lkcIy sis already in process Of evacuation
The DIpach has report that Augusta Georgia. has also
been takon by portion OF General Shermars army
The commencement of the evacuation Of Wilmington,
c., by the rebel forces reported in Richmond
last Tuesday morning but the papers OF that city say
not confirmed by Official dispatches These journals
nounce concentration OF national troops at Ncwbcrn
N c. under General Foster, and they are believed 70
that place to Knston and running stock put in ope
ration completed
An expedition OF three hundred picked men Of the
First md Sixth regiments Of Michigan cavalry started
on an expedition up the Shenandoah valley ON last
Wednesday evening which resulted very success
fully They met with slight opposition from the rebels
at different points but nothing seriously interfere
with their progress After march OF about forty miles
they reached their destination which Charlotte
furnace wa.or Lick creek which the rebels had
the troopers completely destroyed with all Its machinery
and materials when they commenced their return
march On the way down the valley they encountered the
trning annoyances experienced on their upward
was encountered Tho main portion Of the rebel army
is said to be staunton The Michigan returned
TO camp Thursday night bringing with them q num-
Der Of prisoners and horses Their loss was very slight
The steamship George Cromwell, which arrived here
yesterday from New Orleans % the 1lth ns brought
Ms interesting dispatches from that city. One Of our
correspondents states that there ID foundation
whatever for the announcement that General
Candy had given notice Of his intention 10 ro-
taate on Mexican officers for all refugees from
BY the Mexican commander at hatamoroa The
British schooner Delphna with hundred and
ty bales Of cotton board whe attempting to the
blockade at the mouth Of Calcasicu river the 22d
ult, was driven ashore and burned by boats crews
from the United States steamer Chocura Three
considerable companies or guerllas who Ind been for
time nfesting tho district Of Paqucmne Louisiana
attacked badly defeated and dispersed the 4h
Inst BY small force Of national troops Several other
bands Of rebels the Fause had been dispersed.
on the Red river, below Alexandria, La
Tho nag Of truce boat william Allison in the service
q tho rebels was blown up by Of their torpe
does In James river on Friday afternoon and sunk i'm
msdissely carrying down with her, Is supposed, all
on board though among those there happened 10 be
prsoasn
The rebels have made . rear admiral OF Captain
ssmmss oe sunken pirate Alabama notorety and he b
% have command Of their James river neet
EUROPEAN NEWS.
Europsan advices one day later furnished by the
ssamship Etna, which arrived here yesterday, from
osessssown on the osh inst
rhsrs d no political news Of importance BY thtsar.
rival.
Ths examination IN ths Of Charles Windsor late
siiss of the Msrcantls Bank Of this city, alleged TO b
dsfaatsr 70 thai institution 70 large amount tool
place The Bow street court London, before Sir Thom
Henry on the ID inst Several witnesses from New
York present, and gsve their testimony on behal
q The bank and counsel heard both Sides afte
which the magistrate decided In favor Of the extradi
on q the accused ana he committed 10 await sur
render 70 The American authorities for the purpose Of
being brought TO this city for trial. The prisoners coun
81 gave notice that application for reversal OF this de
cison would be made in a superior court.
The different journals OF Paris comment on the recent
pvosaciamierto OF sximan Of Mexico relative 10 the
sofascaon OF church property Of them approving
and others condemnng IT, according to the particular
bias or each
Victor Emanuel OF Italy, had taken up his residence
in Florence, the new capital Of his kingdom Another