The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-03-09
Exchange Of Prisoners.
blockade Runners at Nassau.

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Ohio and Mis-. railroad and indianapolis and
Cincinnati railroad are suspended, the tracks
being under water between here and Law
reneeburg. Col. Lea. Harris was nOmina-
ted for reelection as Mayor by the Union
Convention yesterday.
EEw YoRK, March s.-The Herald's City
Point correspondent of the 9th says there is
no longer much doubt of sheridan's move
upon the valley having been crowned with
complete success. The concurrent testi-
mOny of all deserters and refugees to-day,
from 0rd's right, north of the James TO
Mesde's extreme left beyond Hatcher's Run
south Of Petersburg, is, that they surprised
and encountered the rebel troops under
Early at Waynesborofon Monday, midway
between Staunton and Cbarlotteville, ut
terly routing and capturing the entire force,
and securing among the prisoners the
General commanding. 1t is admitted by
rebels, according to the stories Of deserters,
to have been the most overwhelming affair
of the war, in proportion to the number en-
gagged. Very few details have been obtain
ed leaving a stamp Of reliability, but the
whole region is represented as being unpre-
pared for his sudden advent, and are fleeing
in every direction to escape hIs relentless
squadron. Accounts agree so well in every
particular, and are in such perfect accord
ance with what was expected and known,
that all are constrained to believe that Early
and his command are indeed captured.
Scouts report Sheridan in staunton on
Thursday. The capture Of Early occurred
the next day. By Saturday Sheridan would
be in condition to push for Lynchburg.
NEW YoRK, March s.-The Tribune's
Washington special says tits reported from
HancOek's headquarters at Winchester,
that Sheridan has defeated Early, but that
Early is not captured.
The Herald's Wilmington correspondent
Of the 2sd says they have there confrma-
ton Of previous reports that sherman has
reached Cape Fear River, N. C. It is said
he struck that stream sixty miles above
Wilmington, previous TO the 7th inst, thus
completely spelling the rebel plans for ef-
fecting a concentration against him and
forcing him TO give battle in the vicinity Of
Goidsboro, at which point they expected
to have a combination of advantages in
their favor, which would insure sherman's
defeat.
The Wilmington Journal in its last issue,
just previous to the occupation of the town
by the national forces, admitted that sher-
mans movement, il be was not soon check
ed, might have the effect OF compelling Lee
to abandon Richmond and Petersburg.
Ths Hsrsld's City Point dispatch states
it is positively known that on the Path Of
February Sherman was at Camden, South
Carolina, on the Wateree river, little over
ten miles south of Fayetteville, on the
Cape Fear river, which town it was believed
he has before now reached.
II was rumored in the army Of the POto-
mac, on Sunday last, that Sherman had de-
featsd Johnston IN heavy battle, capturing
1900 prisoners.
The Herald's 9th army corps cOrrespon-
dent, of the 9th inst, says it is reported
that for some weeks past large numbers Of
negroes have been at work throwing up
fortifcations along the banks Of Roanoke
river. Several months since many old and
experienced oEicers surulised that if Lee
was compelled 10 fall back from his present
position, he would form new defensive
position line along that stream. The coun.
try is admirably adapted for the pur-
pose, and the river will add considerable
h the difficulty which our attacking column
would have to overcome. Siege guns from
Petersburg and Richmond have been sent
off in that direction, via the Danville Road,
and many things seem 10 indicate his army
will soon be en- route for same place.
NKw YoRE, March s.-Ths Hersld's Will
mington correspondent Of the Esd makes no
mention OF the reported junction Of seho-
fields forOss with shsrman's. scho6eid
was busy in Psrfseting his plans for the
continuation Of his campaign in North Car
olina.
The exchanges OF prisoners in Cape Fear
river was going on. Our prisoners received
look we'll, except as to thsir clothing.
The Herslds correspondent shOgs that
there are no less than three hundred block
ade runners lying in the port Of Nassau,
whose occupation is gone. They represent
capital 10 the amount Of fifteen millions Of
dollars.
The Tribune's special says the policy is
toeontFaet rather than expand the currency.
Judge Edmonds i recommended Cor the
Interior Department BY the Governors Of
nine States.
WAszISsroS, March s-NOtWithstanding
the refusal Of the Senate at is late session
10 recognise Arkansas BY the sdmission Of
her Senators, they confirmed the nomina-
tiOn Of Z. S Attorneys and Marshala for the
Judicial District Of that State.
EKw YoEK, March s-The act Of Congress
creating the pay Of Chief Of STAT 70 Lieut..
Gen. Grant, confer that Office upon Brig.
Gen. Rawlings, who has shared in the dan
gers and hardships Of Gen. Grants cam
paigns from Belmont 10 the present time,
serving from YicksbuFs - 0hief Of stag.
sAH FHAscIsoo, March IL The Nevada
Legislature has passed resolutions sskiag
congrsss 70 supply szfheisnt military
force 70 protect the ovsriasd mail routs.
The Q. 8. steamer shubreek sailed 70 day
With Col Bulklsy and party d sho Col
lias overland Russian tslezrEph company,