Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-14
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r New YoRK, April l3.-The Herald
Newbern dispatch of the sth, states thai
the entire equipment of Sherman's arny
had been completed, and that it was
ready to enter upon the new campaign
for the sudden extinguishmeut of John
ston's military poweFaif that rebel chief
shall choose to offer any further resis-
tance, after hearing of Lees surrender.
The news Of thl, capture Of Richmond
caused great rejoicing, Of course, in
Eewbern.
The country on the south side of the
Neuse river, between Newbern and
Goldsboro, is entirely clear of armed
rebels, but on the north side OF that
stream there are some prowling bands
One OF these, on The 7th, captured 3
steamer aud ? bargss, and burned them.
They we're laden with supplies for Sher-
man troops, on their way up the river
This is the on ly interruption that Sher-
mans communications have suffered.
q Gen. Mower hiss succeeded Gen. VIII
lians as commander of the Goth corps
in Sherman's army. ~ a1m .aa10a
The Herald IS Richmond correspond,
ent says: 8 Rad .aai3H tiEa 8 lg
i The people of Virginia, and the city
of Richmond in particular, appear to be,
at last, fully satisfied with their expert
ment Of a Southern Confederacy,, and
are making preparations for q return Of
their State 10 its former loyal position
in the Union 8 sYa
Influential citizens there are still en-
gagged in endeavoring to secure the best
terms they can. ttlsc
The feeling of the majority of the
Richmondites. against JEFF Davis and
other leaders ofthe rebellion is reported
as having become very bitter. saf
At least Eve thousand of the white
people of Richmond are dependent on
the Government and Northern charities
for their daily supply of food, and but
for these they would starye. Govern
ment officers are now issning twelve
thousand rations a day to these desti-
tute dupes Of Secession.
The work of clearing up the city and
taking possession Of the mills, naanufae-
tories, etc, of the Rebel Government,
and abandoned property Of all kinds,
and putting them in proper order, by
direction Of Gen. Shepley,is going on,
and for the necessary labor this involves
q large number of negroes is employed
The amount Of property thus secured
to the Government is enormous. Much
secreted property has been discovered in
the dwellings of citizens, including, 1t is
said, vast quantities of articles seut by
friends of the North to minister to the
wants of imprisoned Union soldiers.
B The remains of Col. Dahlgren have
been discovered near Richmond and
we're exhumed and sent to Washington.
. II is rumored that Gen Lee reached
Richmond on Monday night, and pro-
ceedea quickly to his residence.
The Goldsboro Dispatch of the 9th
says: n ~ s-afase-. ssdt sfr5os seI \
Sberman's army ie in the best possible
spirits and is ready to move The
trains are all loaded and the troops re-
clothed. Sherman has notified the army
commanders to be prepared for rapid
marching, so that speedy results may be
expected 81 f7n' 81 e3i 10 ss-1 l-'t9 .
lo The Times City Point special says:
Gen. Lee has expressed desire TO de-
part for Europe with the rest of his fam
lily at an early gay. He is much affect
ed by his defeat Davis has deserted
him and is retreating on his own ac-
count fs.a 3v r8a# aad' sa-.ess