Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-07
NEWS OF rHE WEEK.
THE WAR.


Nothing reliable has been heard from Sher-
man daring the last week, The Richmond pa
pers have been entirely retcent respecting him,
aud we have had nothing from him directly
Ii is evident, however, that he is progressing
successfully as the rebels would be quick enough
to announce any success they may have achieved
against him There is an ntimation incidentally
given in an editorial in Richmond paper that
he had reached the North Carolina line, and
this is probably true, but 20 hing OF his progress
Is definitely known. Gen. Johnston dstes his
order taking command Of the rebel forces at
Charlotte, n c.. Feb. 25 1865, and the rebels
undoubtedly supposed st that time that Sherman
was moving in that direction The New York
Herald has special Washington dispatch dated
the 9Th inst, which firms that Sherman's Ad-
vance, according 10 Richmond papers, had ar
rived at Fayetteville, n. O., ana that Porter's
gunbOats had reached that point. Fayetteville
il on the CaIe Fear river, and is easily accessible
BY gunboats and transports
The news from Sheridan we give below.
Sheridan is reported 10 have 10000 cavalry with
him, and if he has that force, the rebels may
lind the back door of Richmond closed before
they are fully aware of it.
HEADQUARTERS, DK'PT oy THE SoUTn,
Char ston, ). G. Feb. &C. 1865
An inspection Of the rebo dsfenses OF Charles.
ton shows we have taken over 4S6, yNgf'1 first
aB1ifso "Dl frGe Tot includes a great many "a
and AZ FOUNDERS riaed, and many pieces of for
eign make. We also captured locomotives
aud great number of passenger AMI platform
cars, ell in good condition.
hut L.
army was to have crossed the Santee river yes
serday, bound Tor Charlotte, N. o., and that it
was feared Sherman had already intercepted
their march IL il reported on similar aut bor-
ity that the last Of Hoods army, $4,000 strong,
passed through Augusta on the l9,h on lts
way to Beauregsrd.
Georgetown has been evacuated by the enemy
and Is now in our possession. Desertsrs com
ing 10 constantly We have over 400 ALREADY.
Y. A. GILMORE, Maj. Gen. Com.
WASHINGTON, March, !.
The following important and encouraging in.
formation is obtained from an authentic source :
On the 9th Of Feb. $685. mea were enlisted
into the service. Average number mustered
daily Tor the last res days Of Feb, 1896. Az
ersge number mustered Tor the last tsn DAYS.
1896. II recruiting Is kept up the army will b,
speedily reinforced 10 that extent necessary 10
put an end to the war.
WAR DEPARTMENT. }
WASHINGTON Mach S. {
TO Major General John A Dir The follow.
ing dispatches in relation to the reported d,feat
and capture Of Gen Early BY Sheridan, and The
capture of Charlottesville have been received by
tins department.
Gen Sheridan and bis force commenced their
movement last Monday, and were ct Stanton
when last heard from.
Maj Gen Hancock was placed in charge of
the middle military division during the absence
OF Sheridan. Il. M. STANTON,
Sec. of War
CITr PoINT, March 5.
Hon. Z NJ. Stanton Secretary of War -
Deserters from every point OF tue enemys line
confirm the capture of Charlottesville by Gen.
Sheridan. They cay be captured Gen Early
and nearly his entire force, consisting Of 1900
men. Four brigades were reported as being
sent to Lynchburg to get there before Sheridan,
If possible. U. 5. GRANT,
Lieut.. General.
CiTY PoIsT March 5, 4P. NJ.
Hon T.. VI Stanton Sec of War Refugees
confirm the statement of desorters as 10 tho Gap
ture OF Gen Early aud nearly his entire force
They say it took place on Thursday last between
Staunton and Charlottesville and that the defeat
was total. U. IS. GRANT,
Lieut. General.