Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-01-11
WAR NEWS.
From Georgia.

The Federal Savannah Georgian Of the End inst,
contains Sherman's general Order concerning at
fairs at that post 1t is liberal and conciliatory and
declares that families shall not be disturbed
Churches, schools and places of amusement are al
lowed, and mechanics and tradesman are allowed
the free use Of their shops, tools, &C. Unoccupied
houses have been taken for military purposes. The
Mayor and Council continue to exercise their unc-
tons. Citizens required to decide whether they
will stay or depart in peace. Two newspapers are
allowed, but they are forbidden to make comments
on the city authorities. ....
The Fire Department bad grand review before
Gen. Geary on Sunday, turning out $50 strong.
Regular mails have been established with the
North.
The City has been divided into districts each hav.
ing Provost Marshal.
Pursuant to call of Mayor Arnold large
meeting of influential citizens was held at the Ma
sonic Hall. The Mayor in addressing the assembly
said: Our city contains 10000 inhabitants, with
out food without fuel, without any place of refuge
cut off from all connection with the country. The
heart sickens at the picture thus presented, and it
is our duty to migitate as cannot avert the ter
rible suferings by all means which reason and com.
mon sense may dictate, regardless of all abstract
views.
When the city was taken, through me, q Chief
Magistrate you asked for protection you all know
that it was granted to you, and all feel deeply
indebted to Brig. Gen. Geary for his conduct as
cOlnmandant OF this city.
The resolutions which were unanimously adopt
ed, look to securing peace by laying down arms
and submitting to the national authority under the
Constitution, leaving all questions which remain to
be adjusted by the peaceable means of Legislative
| Conference and votes.
They claim for the citizens of Savannah the i'm
munites, privileges &C., extended in Lncoln's Pre-
carnations and messages and the legislation of the
Federal Congress to people similarly situated and
| r,ip hat hoy to-
laws of the United States, solicit their protection to
persons, lives and property.
They further request Governor Brown to call a
conventions OF the people of Georgia that they may
vote upon the question whether they wish the war
between the two sections of country to continue.
Thanks are rendered to Gen. Geary, commanding
the post for his uniform urbanity and kindness to
the citizens, coupled with request to Gen. Sherman
to retain that officer in his present position 1t was
also resolved that copies of these resolutions be sent
to the President of the United States the Cover
nor of Georgia, Gen. Sherman, and the Mayors Of
Augusta, Columbus, Macon and Atlanta.
From Tennessee.
Gen. Hood reports, from Spring Hill, December
9th, that on the morning of the 9th, in front o.
Nashville, the enemy attacked both TANKS Of his
army. They we're repulsed on the right with heavy
loss, but towards evening they drove in his infan
try outposts on the left flank. Early on the 10th
the enemy made generel attack on his entire line
All their assaults were handsomely repulsed witt
heavy loss until half past -, when portion o
ing our line to give way at all points, our troops
retreating rapidly. Fifty pieces of artillery ant
several wagons were left by US that day. Our los
in killed and wounded heretofore small. The los
in prisoners not ascertained. Maj. Gen. Ed. John
son and Brig Gems. L. B. Smith, and H. B. Jack
son were captured.
From South-Carolina.
A telegram from Charleston of the 9th instant
states that the enemy in unknown force, crosses
New River on the road to Grahamville this morn
ing. Our forces burnt the bridge across New Riv
er. The main body is still believed to be in tn
neighborhood. Wheeler is watching his movements
which are not yet fully developed.
Virginia..
Everything continues quiet along the lines. North
ern papers announce the completion of the Dutc
Gap Canal It's length is $50 feet-its width 4
yards and at high tide it has Is feet water. Thoug
but IL miles from Richmond the news of its con-
pletion comes first from the North. Hnavigable b
the ironcads it will bring them six miles neare
Richmond.
From the United States.
The Baltimore american evening edition, of tn
4th, says the two Blairs have returned to Washing
ton, Grant refusing to pass them through his line
without Authority from the President or Secretar
of War;
OlSpdICu HUH DecaSuF says, OteuUan, In cOn
msnd of q considerable cavalry force, had crosse
the Tennessee in pursuit Of Hood, who was rapid
retreating
A CINCINNATI telegram of the 9th says the Con
merciaTs Columbia correspondent intimates tia
cews from Thomas army will be hereafter receive
from another detection. Marching orders have bee
issued and the whole army is in motion.
From Europe.
European advices of the 25th received. The Pep
off Ono in IN fhaG opfo 10 East
applauds the patroticsentiments expressed therein
and deplores the further continuance Of the blood
struggle. He will not fail, he says, to avail himse
of favorable opportunity to urge peace.