The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-21
FROM NescLer'a- North Carolina Tro0ps De-,
sorting Bragg = GEN. r.. IL. Lee In Conn
aa0nd al EeQLei0L ~ -'-81S =


N1WbEhN, IN. u, Mafch 10, III a. NJ.
Our forces now occupy Kinston, and are re-
pairing the railroad bridge across tue Neuse
River, which will be finished In a few days.
The enemy were much demoralized Oh leaving
Knston for Goldsboro'. Most of the North
Carolina troops belonging in the eastern part
OF the State took French leave of Gen. Bragg,
and returned to their homes. There has been
40 lighting since Friday last. The result of
the battles in front of Kinston last week will
not be far from 1900 in killed, wounded, and
missing on our side, and all of 5000 on the
enemy's side, whose dead outnumbered ours
five to one owing TO their reckless assaults
upon our works. ~
Refugees report that Gen. Robert E. Lee is
in command OF the enemys forces in this State,
with his headquarters at, Raleigh. He has
brought quite a strong force with him from
Richmond. These refugees also state that
Johnston and Beaaregard are in command at
Richmond, and that the Notifications there
are being manned with the negro troops, who
relieved the force, which accompanied Gen.
Lee to this State. Ji.r4aa is1ag -s8ig
The Goldsboro' journal of the 18th inst.
states that Council of war was held not more
than three hundred miles from that city on
the 4th inst, consisting Of their leading gene
rails, among whom was their great leader,
Gen. Lee. 1915 f 7f y
The weather is warm and showery. The
mercury stands at II in the shade. sa13 -
+, A colonel belonging to Gen. Sherman's ar
my has just arrived here from Wilmington.
He states that Sherman will be in Goldsboro'
on the 10th inst. The enemy sends in no re-
ports or ruinors OF bad news from Sherman,
which is conclusive evidence that he is all
right. ~ Etk
The treasury and military officers are in
favor OF having Neybern and Morehead City
declared ports OF etltry, which will save the
people nearly 200 per cent. on their imports
and exports, and relieve much of the distress
now existing on account of the blockade,
the necessity of which has long since passed
away 5f l.s-ss-. 49,. 100
Parties from the front state that guns we're
heard yesterday in the direction of Goldsboro',
q distance of twenty-five miles from Kinston.
From Washingtom-Eapeditiosa of Compsan-
der Forrest Union Feeling In AtabGnae.
sha-i,f.. .sf,, WASHINGTON, March 20.
The government sends out by the steamer
of Wednesday funds to pay the annual install
ment of the Schledt dues, $4,000 in gold.
There are now nine hundred and thirteen
national banks, and many applications are
pending to enter the organization, principally
for conversion from state to national banks.
Among the more prominent treasury officers
who have lately been confirmed is Collector
Goodrich of Boston. id8 .Fitl
The navy department to-day received the
following despatch from Admiral Lee:
Flagship General Burnside,3 off BRIDGEPORT,
3 1sa., March A. 2 e97 313g
SIR:-I have the honor to inform you that
| took advantage of the late rise in the Ten
nessee River, and crossed Elk.river shoals
with the Flagship and the Gen. Thomas, and
went down 10 Muscle Shoals. came across
Gen. Boddus camp, and drove them off, cap
turing some of their horses, with equipments,
and seven bales of cotton destroyed the rebel
communication at Lambs Ferry, and large
number OF fat pontoon scows and canvas that
found there. | then penetrated Elk River,
and found rich and prosperous country. A
great deal Of loyal sentiment was displayed.
1 am meeting with a great deal of success in
endeavoring to encourage loyal feeling on the
south side of the river. The citizens are con-
stantly coming in and taking the oath. aassf
FROM interviews have had with prominent
gentlemen, who think there is no doubt that
Alabama will soon return to her allegiance to
the government. iasiewg1 msslzsneg
Mr.. Clemens, / understand is endeavoring
to become military governor, aud think will
be very popular with the loyal people of the
State. Very respectfully,
va I f5 Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) N. G. FORREST,
Lieut. Com'd'g 18th Div. Miss. Squadron.
To L. P. LEE, Rear Admiral, Commanding
Mississippi Squadron.