Washington telegraph., 1865-04-12

northwest from Newbern. Gen. Hardee fought
the former and Gen. Johnston the latter"
U 8. GRANT, Lt.-Gen.
New York, March 25.-The reports in Rich
mend of the fighting in North Carolina, as Civ
en- by the dispatches Of that city ia Gen Grants
official report, do not agree with those in Ra-
leigh and published in the papers Of that place
The Raleigh Confederacy Of the 2lst says
that it proposes within few days to give cheer
ing intelligence. So far everything il encour-
aging in the affair which occurred few days
since between Hardees and Shermsn's forces.
We repulsed successfully five assaults upon our
lines, and held our position until the object was
effected in drawing of We lost two guns be-
cause the horses had been killed. Oar loss in
the affair about 400 killed and wounded and
the enemy's about ipOu.
OF the battle On Sunday correspondents state
that very decided advantage was gained by
our troops. The enemy were driven seven
miles with heavy loss We captured some ar
tAlery.
The first battle occurred On the 10th near the
junction Of the Black with the South river,
on the Fayetteville and GoldsbOro road, some
fifteen miles below Bentonville, in the vicinity
af which place the battle of Sunday occurred.
The weather, however, is very fine, and
Grant may advance; though il j. believed he
will net move until Sherman J. nearer.
The Nhig Of the 22d learns that fifzhugh's
cavalry attacked Sherman at the White House
on the 2lst and severely punished him.
terrible battle commenced yesterday, 18th,
at Bentenville, \. C., aud ragged all day The
enemy were driven one mile ana suffered great
slaughter. This morning, 2Uih, the battle was
renewed, bot no particulars have reached u.
LATER.-The enemy Is i'm full retreat. We
captured az pieces of artillery.
The Times correspondence says the excite
ment about the relations between France and
the United States is increasing
The Raleigh Conservative Of The 10th saws
We pin our faith 10 Gen. Lees assurances that
Sherman can be defeated and We await the re-
suit with patience.
II Is said JEFF. Davis has placed Major Brad
ford i'm command Of a force of men OF most das-
perate character. selected from the army Of the
South-N est Department, who sre to bushwhack
along the Big Black and Mississippi rivers
The Ric bmond Wing Of the 2Ist saws a party
of Georgia cavalry made dash OH Fort Meal
lister, near Savannah, and captured a working
party Of negroes engaged in dismaut Ting the
ork. The fleet opened on the Georgians and
drove them away.
The New Orleans Times of the 30th has the
following:
Fishing Cre,k 4. March 24.--r.oops thfs even
ing are encamped FIVE miles W Fishing Creek
in a delightful locality. There il daily akir-
missing on the lines with a band " about 300
gueuillas. Thus far two gueuillas have been
killed, two wounded and two taken prisoners
Maury j. commanding at Mobile, Dick Tay-
lor at Spanish Fort and r. III. Gardner at Fort
Bradley Fort Bradley mounts $50 guns, and
i very strong Spanish Fort l. not 20 strong
Both for Is are to b. reduced before Mobile is
attacked Generals Candy, Granr er and Smith
are at this landing. We move tomorrow morn
ing.
LATER.-Sincc receiving the above W. learn
from excellent authority that the bcnbaTdrHent
Of Fort Spanish commenc ed on Tuesday
Gen Grant has issued order IL Gen. Can
Nv To issue the same order in reference Ia trad
ing with the enemy a. he has don, ier the Al
lantic coast for The Mississippi and Gulf w
Mexico. This cfeotEsily vipes oH tie uh0is
cotton business