Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-04


NEw York, March 3-Signifcant and impor-
tant hints regarding affairs in North and South
Carolina are thrown out by the Richmond Elk
aminer of yesterday.
Ii intimates that Sherman and Schofeid have
formed junction near Goldsboro, in the former
state, and says there is reason to fear that Hood
as we'll as Hardee has been cut off from uniting 9
with Johnston
II was Hardees force which had possession Of
Charleston, aud on evacuuting it be marched
northward as rapidly as possible for the purpose
of joining Beauregard, then at the head Of the
army now commanded By Johnston
Correspondence from the armies before the
rebel capital represent everything quiet, but il is
evident that on both sides the belief is that this
state Of affairs will net continue great while
longer.
Indications of rebel designs 10 essa, another
attempt with their James river fees ere daily
manifested
Richmond papers give additional reports re-
garding the heavy msssing by Gen. Grant on
his left. to which point they say be moved his
cavalry, the main portion OF bic infantry and a
number of pieces of artillery. All this, they
say. means desperate battle at an early day,
or, at least, as soon as the roads are in proper
condition
Deserters still report preparations for the
evacuation of Petersburg
The rebels are busily engaged in improving
their defenses of torpedoes on the James river.
Paymasters have for some days been occu-
pied in paying off the army cf the James for
January and February.
The Richmond Examiner of the 2Sth SAYS
there was renewal Yesterday Of the report We
have had some time ago of the movements Of
the enemy's cavalry, in the northern counties Of
Virginis
Ii is reported by passengers from that part Of
the country the enemy have a division and
brigade of cavalry in Loudou county, also
force at Salem 10 Fairfax, aud another force in
the lower Valley.
The Herald's Washington special saws the
president inaugural sdjress will will probably
be the briefest ever delivered.
It is announced that the reading OF il will not
occupy more than ) OF s minutes
A letter from a leading commander In the
army of the Potomac received to-day, states thst
during the last 10 days desesters from the rebel
army defending Richmond and Petersburg aver
aged lao Der day, those now coming in are We
tesans as the rebels are not willing TO trust it
70 consfip's, bot these appear to be as unreiss9e
as others
The Richmond Examiner Of the 2sth says:
While making no illusions to any military move
ments now in progress in the Carolinas, it is not
improper TO say that Columbia is now free of the
destroyed
rumor which il TO doubt exaggerated has il
that three foufths OF the city was destroyed by
fire, the origin Of which IS variously stated
General Hampton is said 70 have fired his
house there himself and to have seen it burn 70
the ground before he left the place.
The Tribune's Washington special says. Il
having been decided by the president that it is
not necessary 10 re-appoiut the members Of his
cabinet who remain over another term. the name
of McCulloch may be sent in tomorrow. ss
veil as that Of Mr. Freeman Clark, who sue
ceeds him as comptroller. No other change
will be made.
The Times Washington special says: Rich
mond papers OF Tuesday indicate that Sherman
is moving towards Raleigh, leaving Johnston's 8
force il bis rear.
The Eersld's 5ih army corps correspondents,
dated March lst. has the following:
Through deserters who have JUST come in, one
Of whom states he was ia Petersburg Yesterday
We learn that men were AZ work burning tobacco
and removing heavy guns. The guns were
marked Danyille and Greensboro.
Sherman IS reported to be about 40 miles from
Charlotte and rapidly advancing.
The Richmond Sentinel OF Wednesday, The
lst under the head Of news from Sherman, has
the following:
The news from Sherman looks favorable and
We hope soon to grstfy the public with pleasant
intelligence from that quarter.
IL also says the heavy rains and consequent
muddy condition OF the roads in the vicinity OF
Petersburg prevent active operations at present
There was some shelling on the lines on Mon
day, bus not as much as usual.
The Sentinel reviews Gov. Browns message,
and takes him to task for grum5ling.
The Worlds army OF the Potomac cotfespon-
dent of the 2Sth SAYS: Exchange OF prisoners has
been interrupted by another ireshet on The James
river. rendering /! dangerous to pass the obstrue-
tons