Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23

papers oil the goth contain a long reply mad,
by select committee to the accusations O
Mr.. Davis, in which his Senator's charge tina
it was he who was guilty of hardness. in
efficiency and want OF decision.
They say that with very few exception,
every law that he suggested was speedily
| enacted, and all that he asked was readily
granted; that on matters which he charge.
them with neglecting, he failed to give then
the information requested, and was necessa
ry to euable them to act intelligent.
MIR. Hunter publishes a card to let thu
people know that he is still opposed to q re-
construction Of the Union.
One of the Tribune's correspondents aver,
upon what he deems to be the best author
ity, that Richmond is now being evacuatet
rs fast as possible, and that in few DAYS +
will be occupied by the Union troops with
out battle.
The Tribune's Washington special says
1t is believed by military men here tina
the rebels will evacute Raleigh and max
their stand at Danville if they fight at a
south Of Richmond
The Worlds special says:
Grant some time since told Hon. S.
Cox that he bclicv Lee desired to evac
uate Richmond, but did not think it coul,
be done.
1t is very doubtful whether Lee could 81
much rs begin a movement without Grant
knowledge, and once known, our troop
would at once move.
New YORK, March 23.-The steamer Va
rina, from Beaufort, N. c., goth, has arriy
ed. She brings important intelligence.
The news of the capture of Goldsboro wa
received in the city soon after the victory
by dispatches from Gen. Sherman, who, i
was reported called for reinforcements TO
his army during their march further north
ward, and immense numbers Of troops wer,
promptly sent in response from Beaufort b,
rail and other routes to Goldsboro, prepar
atory to meeting the main army Of Sher
man.
1t was believed that battle was immi
nent, and hence Gen. Shcrman's army was
swelled to an overwhelming force, the ex
tent Of which may lead to general retreat
or surrender Of the enemy
Reinfo, sements and supplies had also
been sent from Newbern to join Sherman.
army.
Refugees at Beaufort and Morehead City
declare that the rebel troops are demoral
lied, and that their supplies are beginning
to fail
1t was also reported that part of Lees
army had gone to reinforce johnson, and
that his main force was about five miles
north Of Raleigh.
NEW YORK. March 23.-The Rebel Con
gress before taking its recent hastily leave
of Richmond, and after refusing to adopt
any measures urged by Dayis as requisite
to save the rebel cause, issued an address
to the Southern people. 1t begins by saw.
ing, they cannot have peace except BY the
sacrifice Of independence and property
The conquest and determination are the
only terms they can get. 1t refers to what
it regards IS the evils Of reunion, and makes
it an appeal 10 Southern manhood. 1t gives
the colored view Of the resources of the
South and calls upon the people to drive
into the ranks again all absentees and
skulkers.
1t congratulites the country upon the ap-
pointment Of Lee as General in Chief, and
apologises for the heavy burden of taxation
they have been obliged to impose. They
believe the people Of the UnitedState have
become tired Of war, and say they can ct
any time have peace by abandoning the
wicked attempt at recognition.
They recite again their grievances under
the old government and call upon the peo
pie to emulate the example Of the Russians
~hsn Napoleon invaded their territory.
They wind up with singing appeal, say
Ing success Il within their reach. That
The battle is not t. be strong and that tho
shades Of their martyred heroes hover over
and beckon them on.