Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-04-13
NEWS
sherman ready for Z new
Campaign.
Ser Davis net YET heard from

NEW YoRk, April 1e.-The Herald's New
bern dispatch Of the 9Th states that the en-
tire re equipment Of Shcrmans army had
been completed, and that il was ready to en-
ter upon n new campaign for the sudden ex-
dnguishmcnt Of Johnstons military power,
II that rebel chisftan should offer further re-
sistance after hearing Of Lees surrender.
The news Of the capture Of Richmond Of
course caused great rejoicing in Newborn.
The country on the south side Of the Neuse
River, between Newbern and Goldboro is
entirely cleared of armed rebels; but on the
north side of that stream there are some
providing bands. One Of these bands on the
7th captured and burned steamer and two
barges laden with supplies OF Shernan's
troops on their way up the river. This was
the only interruption which Sherman's cum
munications have suffered
Gen. Mower has succeeded Gen. Williams
as commander Of the Goth corps Of Sher-
mans army.
The Hcrald's Richmond correspondent
says
The people OF Virginia and the city of
Richmond IN particular appear TO be ct las
fully satisfied with their experiment Of a
southern Conlederaey, nh are making pre-
pnratlons for return Of their State to its
future loyal position in the Union. Irfucn
lia citizens there are engaged in endcavor
II e to secure the best terms they can. The
feeling Of the majority of Rchmondtes
against JEFF Davis ard other leaders Of the
rebel government Is represented rs havirg
become very litter At least 5000 of the
white people Of Richmond are now emit cls
dependent n the gDyernlnent and Northern
parties for daily supplies Of food. and hut
for these they would siarvc. The Govern
ment officer. are now issuing 70 400 rsliuns
per dav 10 these de,iiure dupc> Of >ece>
sion They are q, work lean Z up the city,
and taking possession Of the nllls and mann.
factories OF the rebel government, and aban
doncd property OF all kinds and putting them
IN proper order, and Is being vigorously
prosecuted under the direction of Gen Ship
ley, and for the necessary labor which tins
invove-, q large number Of negroes are EN-
ployed
The amount Of property thus secured to
the Government is enormous Much secre
ted property has been discovered IN the
dwellings OF citizens, including vast quaint
ties of articles sent from friends in the North
to administer to the wants of imprisoned
Union soldiers
The remains Of Col pahlgren have been
discovered near Richmond and sent to
Washington
1t is rumored in Richmond that General
Lee arrived Their on Sunday, the Sth, ana |
proceeded quietly to his residence.
The Trbune's special from City Point |
says
a special train was to go to Burkesville |
last light to bring il Gems Grant and Lee |
and staff who retur, to Richmond to day in |
accordance with their parole
Grant army is reported to have turned |
its face eastward for the purpose Of rcceiv
ing supplies and recruiting.
Sherdan's prisoners. captured previous
to Lees surrender, are on their way to City
Point
The Worlds Go'dsboro dispatch of the
9th says
Shermans army is in the best possible
spirits, and ready to move. The trains are
all loaded and the troops re-clothod.
Sherman has notified the army command
ers to be prepared FOR rapid marches, and
that speedy result may be expected.
The Times City Point special says:
Lee has expressed desire to Il part for
Europe with the rest of his f.nil, Mt an
early day. He is mu h ait cted by his de |
feat Davis deserted him, and is rctrcating
OH his own account
CiScINSArI. April 10 Preparations for
the celebration here TO morrow is perfected |
There will be general turn out Of al |
classes
The Gaze.te's Lexington (Ky) dispatch |
saws:
Gen Palmer is at Eminence Ky for the |
purpose of receiving the SUR ndcr oi al tia
COME craze forces IN tie stare including |
Col. .IeS>ie'S command those who vii |
not >'urc'ldcr wall ne declared onll vs. an,i
The people be called upon to hunt them
down.
\ Lieutenant and II men surrendered |
yesterday to ten ilobson
The Gaz Tt says
zen. Darlington. at Indianapolis is ,hare-
ed with being detauitcr in the sum OF 800
Q0i, and also euls OF aud iii wood CON
lraclS.
BAL MORE, April l3.-Thc Richmond
W lug ofyeS criay eontaiaS a call Sieued b,
members Of The Legs allure of the Safe OF
\nglnla, nd a nunNer al citizens, for an
meeting Of he General Assembl,
OF the State 80 consider the re 'ol alton Of
w ace to virginia, a. other gu, stions in
volving HE, nhoriN aud prnpcrtv
The United states military authorities
have consented to give safe conduit to the
Governor, Lieutenant Governor ana mem
hcrs for ingreS~ and departure. in ord, =
that they may have free delibcraton III pub
he affairs. The call Is made for on or be
fore April 25th.
ARMIES t. S. IN THE rIELp,}
April 18th. 1866.
Special Order No. o.