The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-01-21
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NIGHT DISPATCHES.
|Anolhsr Report Of Adj
Miral Porter.
Great Strength of Fort
Fisher
Daring Bravery of
Our Men.
Richmond Enqui-
rer on the stu
.a12gloG alton. ans
Later From savanna
still Later From
Wilmington.

NEw YoRk, Jan. 2O.-The gold market
excited under combination Of rumors rel
Ative to peace negotiations, the fall Of vii
mington, and even of Charleston, whic,l
though not believed, tend to shake conf
dence and depress prices. It opened 4
2O61<, advanced to 2O71z, and declined aga
to 2O2, selling outside at 200.
"North Atlantic Squadron, Flag Shil
Malvern, OF Fort Fisher, Jan. 16.-sir:
wrote you yesterday we have all the Fortt
have captured 1900 men, and large NUM-
Der of officers, including Gen. Whiting anC
Col. Lamb. The gunboats are now in view
and Wilmington is sealed against blockade
runners. The rebels have destroyed THEN
works on Smiths Island, and if they dc
not destroy Fort CaswelI it is Of no use ID
them. We viii get that after little while
but you must not expect too much Of Us At
once. These works are tremendous. I was
in Fort Malskof few days afterits surren-
der to the French and English. The com
bined armies of those two nations were
many months capturing that stronghold,
and it won't compare, either in size OF
strength, to Fort Fisher. The Fort has rs
guns, and many of them are of heavy cali
bre. IhsVe not yet learned what our LOSS
os are in killed and wounded, but I think
800 win cover them all. We had an *
plosion in the Fort this morning which
killed and wounded number Of our men,
about 200. Some Of our seamen were blown
uE, and acting assistant paymaster R. H.
Gllet, of the Gettysburg, killed I viii
send detailed reports as soon as can get of
the wounded and arrange matters. The
world never saw such fighting as our SOL
dill. Respectfully your ob'dt servant,
D. D. PoRTER, R. A,
To Hon. G. Welles, Sec. Navy.
WAsHISGroS, Jan. 2O.-The Richmond
Enquirer of the 18th has the following /.
Diring all yesterday we were without ad-
dfional particulars of the capture of Fort
Fisher beyond correction on the time of
the assault, the position having been car
rid by the enemy at one o'clock, Monday
mrning, instead of ten O'Clock, Sunday
night. The feet co-operated with the land
fO'ce. Enough is known, however, to war
rant the assumption that the defence Of the
fort was defective in point of vigilance.
Tits reasonable to believe that the feet kept
10 at least a frightful bombardment during
tie night, and that the repulse Of the land
farce the preceding evening, satisfied the
garrison that no second attack would be
made until the ensuing day, and that its
own safety and strength would be enhanced
by retreating to the bomb proofs, or other
wise seeking shelter and repose for the
night. When the fort was taken the moon
was shining brilliantly in the mid heavens,
a circumstance which should have suggest
ed extreme vigilance to the strength Of the
position and the fact that Weitzel, one of
the abIest Generals of the Federal rrny,
had pronounced the works impregnable,
would lead to the conclusion that there was
something wrong, as the matter now stands
we have to be contented.
It is reported that Seldom will resign the
secretaryship of the War Department. IN a
few days, and that Major General John c.
Breckenridge will be appointed to the va
cancy. The delicate condition of Mr. sed-
don's health doubtless is the cause Of his
design to retire from the position.
The Sentinel and Dispatch has art cles
similar TO the above.
NEW YoRK, Jan. 2O.-Advices by the
Fulton from Savannah, report that the best
of order is maintained in that city, and
few soldiers are needed in the streets.
Trade is limited, but dealers are regulated
by law. just before leaving Savannah the
soldiers were paid off. They spent heir
money freely at the first opportu atty.
One frm disposed Of a stock Of $751;
900 for S41T 90. It is is said there is not IS
much suffering in Savannah as reported,
for the reason that when Hardee evacU ated
the city, before sherman took possession,
the citizens entered the stores and supplied
themselves with good stocks. The wealthy
citizens however did not join in this aid
and asa consequence may now be suffering.
It is for these that the subscriptions st The
North are being taken.
81. LOUIS, Jan. ga destructive fire
broke out last night IN building OF the
corner of Fourth and Olive, occupied BY
ciOthiers hattsrs sc. The total loss is esti
mated It $4,000, fully covered b. insur-
anee.
Provost Martial General Baker, Depart
nent Of Missouri, orders that ell order, and
regulations from bis oEice, insposin, re-
strictiOns upon eOiored persons a. suol, sre
hereby revoked.
BALTIMORE, Jan. sO.-Repors b. TIE
Monroe boat, say that an arrival from eH
Wilmington hast night, brings intelligence
that the rebels hsd blown up Fort Ca,rell
and Wilmington was said 10 hsvs been
evacuated By them.
The Posts Washington special saw Mr..
Blair left Washington for Richmond t,-eav
taking steamer for City Point. Il IS be-
heved he is 70 have an interview VITA prom
inent members Of the rebel Congress.
WAsHINorOs, Jan. 2O.-The commereiars
special says several rebel coueressmen
have expressed desire 70 confer withthe
officials Of the United States On peace. M.
Blair's errand to Richmond this time is
more important than before.
BosToS, Jan. 2o.--Massaehusetts Senate
voted this p. m. for O. 8. Senator with the
following result: Henry Wilson 81, J.H.
Andrew 5.
The Maine House of Representatives
have unanimously passed resolutions in
favor of amending the z. S. Constitution 10
abolish slavery.
WAsHIxoTOS, Jan. 2O.-The Star avs Mr.
Blair left the city to-day with the purpose.
it Is believed, of paying another visit 70
Richmond. He lsR on the steamer oopB
snd was accompanied by his servan.s. we
believe.
HOvsE.-Mr. sehsnck. Of the military
committee, reported back 10 the Senate
the joint resolution rendering the tbaaks Of