The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1865-01-07
FOREIGN NEWS.
From Sherman.

NEW York. Dec. J--lDe INICtilUui DfSDIICN OF
the 9th says that Sherman's chances Of success are
becoming more limited and uncertain, as for FIVE days
I'D to last Friday he had made but five miles, and
has lost go much time, having given the Contederacy
chances to gather such strength a. he must, Of n ne
cessity, strike for Savannah or Beaufort. He was
expected at Savannah on the 9th, and all that night
the shipping of the point threw up signal rockets
for his guidance.
New YORK. Dec. 10-Sherman's movement still
engross a large portion Of the attention Of the rebel
newspapers. They say he remained with his princi-
pal force in the vicinity OF MIllen for several days
for the purpose Of gathering supplies, and that on
the ii be resumed his march from the north Of the
town, and on the 81 was some distance south of it.
On the 9th his advance was reported skIrmIshing
with the outposts of the rebel forces, and on the 9th
he would reaca the coast.
The Augusta COnstitutiOnaiiSt believes that since
leaving, General Sherman has not a moment hes;ta-
ted as to the point to be attacked or the road TO travel,
aud says, on leaving Millen be would so arrange his
army that he would move on Savannah without fear
of attack on either flank. Wheeler coufesses that in
his engagements with Fitzpatrick he has not taken
many prisoners, because the Yankees refused TO sur
render.
New YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Richmond Enquirer of
the 9Th says The last accounts from Sherman repre-
sent him at Mjlhen. From there he has three har-
hors at about equal distances Beaufort, Savannah,
aud Darien. Ii is yet believed 10y some that he will
endeavor TO meet Foster at GrahamsVille, but falling
in that, try TO capture Savannah.
WAsHIxGToy, Dec. l3-The Richmond papers of
ACI ANHD'A A''N' hA'' - AA'NNh
miles from Savannah, on Saturday,
F CIrY PoINT, Dec. l3.-Tne Richmond papers TO-
day contain the following y Richmond dispatch
says Sherman is near Savannah, probably not five
miles distant. He has not made an attack, and it is
still doubtful whether or not he will do so or make
for the coast southeast of the city. II IS very certain
that he has not opened communication with the coast,
though he may do 50 very soon. a telegram from
below Charleston states that Sherman was IN line of
battle. but does not say where, confronted by a strong
Confederate force. Another paper states there has
been no direct communication with savannah for
several days, but we appreheud the wires have been
cut between that place and Charleston.
(Signed) GRANT.
The severity OF the weather has prevented any i'm
portant movements on either side At Nashville.
Nothing of importance is reported today from the
Army of the Potomac or Shenandoah.
~(Signed) STANTON.
From Grant.
New YORK, Dec. lO-The Richmond papers of
the 18th are filled with specuiltious Of an Immediate
attack on Richmond. They are entirely confident
that Grant has been reinforced by the Sixth Corps
and has other fresh troops.
A report is current that the evacuation of Peters
burg by the rebels may re locked for early o day.
NEW YORK, Dec. ll.-The Richmond papers Of
Thursday soy Grant has been reinforced by from six
10 ten thousand men, from the Shenandoah Valley,
and that q battie 10 imminent. The Dutch Gap
Canal they say can be made ready for use in 81 few
hours. They have Il report that n fierce of our troops
had elected q Judgment between the two important
points. Fort Darling and HoWlelt's House. 1t is
claimed that one Of our gunboats was sunk on Mon
day, by an ircn bolt from one of the Hewlett House
guns.
From Nashville.
\ Nashville special despatch says: The rebeis lost
ten general Ulcers in the battle at Franklin, among
whom were Generals Gouran and Gaurls. Chea,ham
escaped by the Heerness OF his horse.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. S-Yesterday's Nashville Press
says the Smelling from the rebel lines by their work
ing parties was kept up on the 9th, but hardly so
vigorously or persistently as the day before. Forrest,
with his command, is said 10 be across the Cumber-
land. We cannot vouch for the truth of the state
meut, but give it as we heard it. The impression
gains strength among both soldiers and citizens that
the rebels are evacu ting. If this be so, the march
on Kentucky may be said to have commenced. and
we think it quite pOssible-indeed probable.
LouIsvILLE, Dec. 12-The rebel General Lyons
crossed the Cumberland river with his command on
Sunday, at Yellow Greek, about twenty miles below
Clark.ville. His force is reported at about =, 800.
When last heard from he was moving towards Hop
kiusville, Kentucky, threatening that place. If he
makes an attack, the garrison being small, will be
compelled TO fall back. Breckinridge's position seems
to be in doubt. \ gentleman. whose reliability is
vouched for, says he is at Sparta. Tenn, with about
10000 men. This gentleman speaks of what he
knows. Facts indicate that Breckenridge intends TO
reinforce Hood if possible, and reach the main rebel
army, but tine position OF our troops under Stoneman
and Burbridge indicates that ne will have difficulty
in forming n junction with Hood.
A special Nashville despatch says: All our forts
have done more or less Sighting to day, but apparent
ly without damage to the enemy.
The Democrat says the rebels. under Lyons. burn.
ed deuots and destroyed a lot of bacon ami tobacco ut
Havensville, On the Memphis Branch railroad. The
rebels are conscripting everybody they can ind.