Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-01-27
THE NEWS.

There is little of Importance to record IN Inc
wav of war news. The iall of Fort Fisher
has been followed by the destruction on the
part of the rebels of Fort Caswell and the
other defensive works guarding the harbor.-
1t is also reported they have evacuated Will
miDgton or are preparing to abandon it, The
probability is if they have not retired from
the city they will very soon be compelled to
do so, as it is understood our forces were ap-
preaching FOR the purpose of making an at
tack.
Sherman's army is Oh the move, and South
Carolina is now enjoying the presence of his
invincible forces. There is great alarm
throughout that region, and The citizens of
Charleston are panic stricken, well they
may be, for there is every reason to believe
that ere long that hot-bed of rebellion viii
pay the penalty incurred by leading of in
secession and rebellion.
Affairs in the vicinity of Richmond remain
quiet, and it is not probable that anything de-
cisive against the rebel capital will be attempt
ed until the movements now making by Sher-
man have eliminated and his forces are pre-
pared to cooperate. That the design is to
close in upon Richmond aud coop Lee up or
compel him to evacuate, is clearly manifest; ;
and that it will soon be accomplished there is
little room for doubt. The army under Lee
is the only remaining hope of the rebellion,
and its defeat would virtually terminate the
contest.
On tbs. oath inst rebel naval force con-
sistiDg of FIVE vessels descended the james riv-
er and attempted the capture of our depot of
supplies at City Point. One Of their YES
sells wss speedily blown up, two others disabled,
and the attacking force withdrew from the
contest badly wersted.
1t is reported that movements are 10 pro-
gress which are likely to result in the capture
OF Mobile. With the exception Of the rem
nant of Hoods disorganized army, the rebels ,
have but few available troops in that region,
and determined effort would probably result
in the capture of the city.
There has been during the present week a
heavy movement of veteran troops, and they |
will doubtless soon be heard from at a point |
where their presence will have telling effect |
on the rebellion.
The rebel Congress has passed a resolution
making Lee supreme commander Of their
forces in the field. The quarrel between JEFF.
Davis and his adherents and the OPPOSITION, con- |
tinues TO rage fercely, and the unity Of senti-
ment which formerly constituted the chief
strength of the rebels has manifestly departed |
Peace rumors continue to prevail, but they |
amount to very little. The rebel leaders avow
their determination to listen to 70 terms that
do not recognize their independence, and our
authorities can listen to 20 proposition that
CONCENTRATES a disEeverance Of the Union
therefore until the rebel armies are vanquishei |
and the power of the leaders destroyed, it IS
folly to hope for peace.
The fall of Fort Fisher, and the encourag-
ing state of military affairs, has caused heavy
tumble in gold 1t has been within few Gays
past down to 98 per cent. premium, the lowest
point reached since it first advanced above 100.
At last advices from New York it stood at ! o..