New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-13
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From Our Special Correspondent,
WILMINGTON, ". C., March 7, 1905.
Alyices deemed trustworthy, have been re-
celved here from Gen. Sherman. confirming Reports
which reached us several days since to the erect th"
his main army passed into North Carolina az least iou
DAYS ego. His route lay through CheraW, ;. [. lie
Rebel forces Of Gen. HsTdoe are reported 10 be lying on
hetwo sides Of the Pedee, rhch rirr Gen ''7aH had
,ucessfLy crcssd placing hm''D befreen Hard.e ana
Beaureeard The direction taken by Che Union army
since entering North Carolina 1t would be contraband
TO mention What may have occurred during the last
asy or two OF whether there has been any meeting oil
,he two armies is not positively known here, though II
IL not expected that any general battle can occur LOT
some time 20 come.
ouartermas.er's goods. greatly needed BY the SICK
have come 10 hand sach as blankets and clothing s
there is great need oirts and under clothing Where
are the Sanitary suppliesi
BENiFIT FOR The PRIsoSIRs.
TIE managers Of tie Wilmington Theater gave
benefit on Saturday evening 10 the returned prisoners
The house was thronged in every part at one dollar io
admission and yesterday the Medical Director Of Gen
Sehoreds Department Dr.. I'd. Shipper. Acknowledged
le recent f.om M f. C.. James, the acting manager,
of tbe generous sum Of sO74 the proceeds Of the
evenings entertainment. Dr. Shipper compliments the
manager and whole company for their timely and nosi
notrytic action Miss Elosc Bridges favorite actress
Of this and other Southern theaters for two or three
wears mast was tie cLief attraction Of the evening ana
contributed greatly 10 swell the generous donation "a
the Door soldiers She has, during the bIie period Of
the occupation Of Wilmington, won lasting place III
the esteem Of the Union officers and men who have W.T.
messed her fine personations
TAXING THE OATH.
About thousand persons have already taken the oh'l
Of ALLEGIANCE and the Office Of Col Randlett, the Pro-
yost Marshal is throDged from morning till night with
candidates pressing eagerly forward TO be the first 10
declare their renewed fealy TO the Old flag ard govern
rnent The stores, under permits grantedby Gen Haw'
lev are gradually opening to close out the stocks on
hand These arc generally small the larger part Of the
goods having been removed to places In the interior or
concealed upon the approach Of the Union army Col
- the agent Of the Treasusury Department, is here.
and viii look after the cotton, rosn and turpenne be-
longing Of right 10 the Governments and attend gen
orally 10 the establishment and regulation Of trade.
Several strange steamers have appeared here during
tic day among the rest the new and elegant steamer
Edward Everett lately built for the Government by
Alexander Mckay Of East Boston
One Of the naval gunboats TO day went up the Cape
Fear River She will probably explore the river Tor
some distance and clean out any Rebels that may be
found along the route. II possible she VIII bring down
any of the blockaderunners which may have taken
refuge UP The river.
Weather mild and springlke, with indications Of
rain Health OF the troops good. Ks.