The Placer herald., 1865-03-11
Eastern News.

Eastern News.
There have been numerous dispatches this
week of the movements of Sherman, but SO
contradictory that it is impossible to recon
cils their discrepancies. As long ago as the
18th Of February, his army entered Colum.
bia, s. G., and while there laid the main por
ton of the city in ashes. Since that time
be has been reported at Florence, in the
same State; as we'll as at Charlotte, Fayette-
Vile, and near Wilmington, North Carolina.
As these places are long distances apart, it is
not possible that Sherman can have occupl-
ed all Of them; and be is too shrewd COM
mander to separate his columns beyond sup
porting distances Of each other. The rebe
newspapers decline to give any Information
of bis movements, and as he has no commu
uication with the coast, anything purporting
10 be news from him since leaving Columbia
is mere guess work. 1t cannot be doubted,
however, from the strength of bis army, that
he is pressing forword to North Carolina,
and many DAYS cannot elapse before correct
information of bis position will be obtained.
II would seem, that in order to secure coop
Grafton with Schofields forces, at Whining
ton. bis columns would incline in that direc-
ton, and We think junction may be looked
for on Cape Fear river, not far from that
town.
What force the Confederates are opposing
10 Sherman is unknown as well as their sit
uation. 1t was said several weeks ago, that
Beauregard was in command but that he
has been superseded by Gen. Joe Johnston,
and that the former has since repaired to
his command in the district within which
Mobile is included.
As there is no report of fighting between
Johnston and Sherman, it may be safely as
sumed that The former is gradually falling
back, with the view of selecting the point o
contest. Some correspondents assume that
that point will be on the line Of the Roanoke
river, within distance Of support of Lees ar
my at Richmond.
But at present an impenetrable veil covers
that portion of the military field, and We will
have to await-not long-the lifting Of the
curtain. The spring campaign is about com
mencing 10 more formidable proportions than
even that inaugurated by Gen. Grant last
year, and clash of arms may be looked for
that will excel in Importance the great strug-
giles Of the previous four years.
At Richmond there is watchful activity on
the part Of both armies, yet no collisions of
moment.
q There is report from various sources that
Sheridan has again met and defeated Early
near Gordonsville. This may be true, al
though Early was reported, several weeks
ago, to have been superseded by Gen. Cor
don. Sheridan is said to be aiming al
Lynchburg.
The campaign at the East seems to absort
entire interest, as little or nothing is sait
about the armies in Tennessee and Alabama
and in fact it is doubtful whether events will
be great in that quarter the coming summer
as renforcements from both the armies o
Thomas and Hood have been sent to the At
lantic seaboard to take part in the great con
test 80 near at hand.
The concentration Of troops at New Or
leans, that has been going on for some time
would seem TO be for Mobile, as it is now
stated that Gen. Candy has gone to the at
tack Of that place.
The President delivered bis inaugural or
Saturday last. 1t will be found in another
column. AS an address from so high
source it disappoints general expectation.
1t is reported that the only changes mad
BY Mr.. Lincoln in bis Cabinet, was the ap
pointment of Mr.. Mccullough, Of Indiana, a
Secretary OF the Treasury, in place OF Nj
Fessenden, reelected to the Senate Th
Senate confirmed the appointment, but hav
taken 20 action on the other names present
cd; and private dispatch received at Sal
Francisco from a prominent politician a
Washington, says in effect the confirmation
Of Mccullough is refusal to confirm th'
other nominations. In other words very
strong hint to Mr. Lincoln that the radical
demand new men, and for Mr.. Seward 10 re
tire to private life.
DISTRICT CoLLEcroRs.-On Monday last
the three District Collectors, elected in thi
nanntu lasf foil mani into ofica and thn