The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-24

Richmond. We know that sherman has
four full army corps, and strong force Of
cavalry each corps numbers not less than
$4,000; and mentioning the fact that two
columns were going from Newburn to cut
the Wilmington and Dsnville railroad.
The Dispatch says We fear there is
much truth in the statements that the enc
my has been concentrating at Newbern,
and it is reported that a large cavalry force
is advancing on Salisbury from LAST Ten
nessee, but it is not credited. All is quiet
before Richmond and Petersburg Grant
congratulates himself on holding Lee here
while Sherman is turned loose in Carolina.
Rosser Lomax has been confirmed Major
General Of Cavalry.
The Wing says everything is quiet on the
south side Of the James. Grant is evident,
" anxiousiy awaiting the result Of sher-
mans bold adventure.
While the War Department could furnish
US nothing on the subject, it Is generally
believed that Charleston. the cradle Of Sc
cession, the very nest Of the rebellion, has
been evacuated by our troops. sherman
I By his bold advance, has thus accom-
plished without bloodshed what Dupont
Dahlgrsn, Gilmore Company have
vainly attempted, though aided BY the com
bined naval force of Yankeedom.
This Inflated city, or rather the remnant
~ a ,--iff -oo, .,--,.~sarca - a.. fullest .
tent, the mercy and maguaninity Of Yam
keo rule.
The Mercury moved its quarters several
weeks before, in contemplation of the sad
result.
GoLDsRoRo, Feb. ia. Yankee force
from Newbern, 5000 strong, has passed
through Greenville; when last heard from
they vera advancing on TarbOrO. It is
thought to be a mere raid. Gen. Baker is
after them.
Another party is reported coming uP on
The south side of Neuse river, but this needs
confirmation. No trouble is anticipated
from them.
After long debate the railroad bill was
postponed, and the joint resolution reor-
ganizing the State Of Louisiana was then
taken up.
NEw YoEx, Feb. 2s.-At meeting Of
merchants in this city to day, in Collector
Diapers Office, Moses Taylor presiding, it
was resolved that measures be taken 70 du-
ly celebrate the recent victories in a man
ner commensurate with the grandeur Of
the victories gained by the union armies
over rebel hordes, and the appreciation
felt by the people Of this city and country
over the reoceupation Of Charleston by our
loyal brothers in arms, together with the
fact that the Gag of our Union sgain floats
over the walls Of Fort Sumter, should be
made apparent in a fitting manner. It was
voted to suspend all business on the 4th Of
March next, and that business communi-
ties and the people Of the whole country,
from Maine to San Francisco, be requested
to unite in fitting demonstrations Of JOY on
that day. Boards of Trade and Chambers
of Commerce in the principal cities Of the
Union, including San Francisco, have sig
nihsd their participation in this patriotic
scheme and the 4th of Msreh will undoubt-
edly be observed throughout the land,
as a day of jubilee and as the peoples
Union holiday.
EEw YoRk, Feb. 2S.-coston steady and
prices unchanged, at s4a8j. Money easier
at 9 per cent; few transactions are report
ed. Sterling Exchange irmer at lO424a
1887. Gold shade frmer, opening at
1881, advancing to 2o2, and closing at
1927.