Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-03-28

special says deserters bring report that
the evacuation of Richmond is spoken of
openly as an inevitable necessity since the
destruction of the James River Canal.
The Commercials correspondent says
there are unmistakeable indications that
the rebels are either massing force for a
desperate battle or that they are preparing
to evacuate Petersburg, and perhaps
Richmond.
Cavalry Reconnoissnnce-F in
james River.
NEW York, March 21.-The TriJuHe's
Army of the James River special, dated
March 10th, says: General Kautz's
Cavalry Division returned early this morn
ing from three days tramp in the direc-
ton of White House. The crossing Of the
Chickahominy was made at Long Bridge.
Accommodating parties were sent out in
different directions, four or five miles be-
yond the river, toward New Kent Court
House. A considerable force of the en-
envy, believed to be portion of Pickett's
Division, was found temporarily occupy
ing the country. Our forces were quietly
Withdrawn last night at IL o'clock. The
details of the reconnaissance are compaEa-
lively uninteresting.
The James River took q sudden rise
this morning, overlooking its banks in
many places, but doing no damage to
bridges and docks. At sunset the freshet
was gradually subsiding.
All has been perfectly quiet along the
lines to-day.
From Newberu-Shermnn Irresisti-
Bile March-Weakness and Panic of
the Enemy-EVacuatiOn of Colds
bOrO.
NEwBERN, n. c., March ls.-Parties
who have arrived here from Sherman's
army, say we shall be able to join hands
with him tomorrow or next day. One of
them says Sherman walks over the course
as fearlessly and .unconcerned as giant
among pigmies; and the enemy are so de-
moralized and panic-stricken that il, is
doubtful whether they will make stand
or not.
In debate in the North Carolina Leg
islature, few weeks since, one member
stated that the entire effective force Of the
Confederacy numbered only III, 900 men;
which statement on being questioned, was
substantiated by an official document from
Richmond.
The State authorities in North Carolina,
who allow no guerrillas to prowl within
the borders of the State, have repeatedly
demonstrated with the authorities at Rich
mond against the inhuman treatment ex-
tended by the rebel Government to pris-
oners of war.
Steamers daily ascend the Neuse nver
to Kinston, with supplies for Schofeld's
and Sherman's armies.
LATER.
Lieut.. Knox, chief signal officer, just
from the front, says reports were brought
in from Goldsboro that the enemy had
evacuated that place, and were moving
toward Virginia.
Letter from Gen. Shorman-John-
stOn's Force only 10000.
WASHINGTON, March 2l.-Gen. Sher-
man wrote several days ago from Fayette-
vile, n. c., to friend, that he had re-
ceived his supplies up Cape Fear River,
and was at the time of writing ready to
move again. He had followed, with
slight exception, the path laid out before
he left Savannah. He states he ordered
the arsenal at Fayetteville to be blown up,
as he hardly thought the Government
would need an arsenal in future in either
of the Carolinas.
Johnston's entire army was at or near
Goldsboro. 1t is believed he has not
more than forty thousand men.
From the Virginia Union Of this morning.
Jef. Davis Gives up, and Turns the
Confederacy over 10 Gen. Lee.
New York, March 2l.-The Herald's
special says: 1t was reported in WASH
ington yesterday that jeff. Davis had
abandoned the position of President of the
rebel Confederacy, and handed the reins of
the sinking Government to Lee, with the
understanding that the latter, as supreme
dictator, would make one last desperate
effort, with such resources as are left with
in his control. All kinds of provisions are
bringing fabulous prices in Richmond.
Every male in the city capable of carrying
arms has been pressed into the army.
From Sheridan's Command.
New York, March 2l.-The Herald's
City Point correspondent says: Sheridan
reached White House on the 10. He lost
only fifty men and two officers. Nearly
200 negroes came in with him. He had
10 turn back large number, being unable
to feed or protect them. Latterly, how
ever, he could do better, as the negroes
managed to procure their own food on the
march.
WASHINGTON, March 2l.-Sheridan has
been supplied at White House with every
thing he needs for future movements.
The Army Of the James is still idle.
BALTIMORE, March 2l.-The steamer
Europa has arrived at Washington, bring
ing Major Compton and dispatches from
Sheridan. The Major also brought ten
rebel flags captured by Sheridan during
his raid, seven of which he captured him
self from Early's headquarters. Sheridan
was at White House on Sunday, but was
commencing to move towards James river,
where he has probably arrived.
FoRTRHss MONROE, March 2O.-By
mail we learn that Sheridan's troops are
in the very best condition. They appear
a.. hsua an A.,red little nr nothin q from the;r