The Portland daily press., 1865-01-05
BY TELEGRAPH
t. EVENING PAPERS. :, :,
FROM SAVANNAH.

Sherman Preparing to Resume the OfsnsiUe
PhssaogaL q Oostrsscti z. u Sagasnah
Observation-Disclosures to the Authority OF
the United States - Reconstruction Move-
81 q KS sela.s. New YORK, Jan. A. \,
The Worlds Beaufort Is. o. correspond
ence of the 2Sth says increasing preparations
are making by Sherman's army to resume the
offensive. The enemy evidently expect an at
tack on Charleston and Branchvilie. Refu-
gees say Charleston is being surrounded by
formidable earthWorks, r. ss1.. a. 80 =,
A portion of Dahlgren's feet is engaged in
removing the distractions in Savannah River,
some of which are very formidable. a spa
cious channel has been made for vessels plying
between Savannah and Hilton Head. y i 1oi
Fosters army Is still at Broad River Land
ing, covering the Charleston and Savannah
Railroad. 1t is now said that Hardee's force
passed over that road to Charleston. a qa0
We have had many visitors IRON Savannah,
and the citizens speak well Of Sherman's rule
Gsn. Geary has issued orders dividing Sa-
vaunah into two military districts, for the bet
Is issued to persons who wish to 90 into the
rebel lines. Alldestitute persons are supplied
with food. IT.
Gen. sherman, Ia special field orders, states
that as Savannah is and will be held as a mill
tary post for future military uses. it is proper
to lay down certain general principles that all
may understand their duties and obligations
He then proceeds to state what may be per-
mitted for the convenience and comfort of the
ry privileges of large community. The pub
LEGATION OF newspapers is limited to two, the
editors to be held to strict accountability for
libels, mischievous matter, premature news,
exaggerated statements, or any comments
whatever on the acts Of the authorities.
The Savannah Republican of the 10th con-
tains the proceedings of q public meeting
called by the Mayor and large number of In
fuential citizens, to take into consideration
matters relating to the present and future well \
fare of the city. Resolutions were adopted:
First-That we accept the position of the !
surrender Of the city, and in the language of
the President of the United States seek to
have peace by laying down our arms and sub
hitting to the national authority under the
constitution, leaving all questions which re-
main to be adjusted by the peaceful means of
legislation, conference aud votes. ,S4aa q "a,
Second-That laying aside all differences
and burying bygones. we will use our best en-
beavers to bring back the prosperity and COM
merce we once enjoyed. a9' sgs s'
1hird-We do not put ourselves in the no
sitlon OF conquered city, asking terms of
conqueror, but claim the immuuities and priv
ileges contained Ia the proclamation and mes
sage of the President of the United States.
and all legislation In Congress in reference to
people situated as we are. 3 aueaaa 2
Fourth-That we ask the Governor to call
a convention of the people, to saw whether
they wish the war continued. 5xsT IN 4
FtJth-That 1t is the unanimous desire Of all
present that Gen. Geary be continued as mill
tary commander of the post, and that for his
urbanity and Kindness he is entitled to our
thanks. ,Aasl .leanat
sss LATER. .,.r.4.-
naaG NEW YORK, Jan. A.
The steamer Fulton, from Hilton Head 1st
inst, has arrived. bringing LOO passengers.
including two hundred officers Of Sherman's
army. ral ~ h 1sb-s W
The Palmetto Herald contains the following
items;
The gunboat Acacia has captured the
steamer Julia with 400 bales of cotton, from
Charleston for Nassau. The Julia arrived at
Port Royal on the 18th inst. ,nossll seaw
The Palmetto Herald will hereafter be print
ed at the office of the Savannah News, and
will be printed as a daily paper, Mr.. Mason its
proprietor, having removed to that city. al
The Palmetto Heraid's Savannah editorial
correspondent Of the Goth says On the cap
ture Of Savannah. when our forces took pos
session OF Fort jackson, the rebel steamer
Savannah opened fire on the fort, The guns
on the fort being spiked, no response could be
made, but battery was soon brought to bear
On the rebel vessel, and peppered her briskly.
She being well plated was invulnerable to
such attacks. She afterwards threw a few
shells into the city, but the next night she
ended her career by committing suicide.
Gen. Sherman receives hundred of citizens |
daily. He Is in good health. NsSaY
A grand review of the 18th corps, by Gen.
Sherman, took place In Bay street, on the goth
ult
The Mayor, in the course of his address at
the public meeting, said: onkl go
Our city contains 10000 inhabitants With
out food, fuel or remunerative, pursuits, refu-
gees cut off from all connection with the
country; the heart sickens at the sight He
saw but one course to pursue. He said they
all felt deeply indebted to Gen. Geary. the |
commandment Of the city, for the course he had
pursued" -
A blockade runner schooner, with an as
sorted cargo. came up and anchored near the
city, and on the 10Th news was received that
the city had changed hands.
On the 18th new battery was erected by
Gen. Fosters forces, and train of cars stop
ped by it. A portion of Hardee's forces had
passed that point by marching around on an
old wagon road. 1ei 42E3l
One Of our monitors has arrived up at Sa-