, 1865-01-06
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FROM REV YORK.
The War for the UnIon-Nesv Cork
and Washington News.

A12O ~ f&4A1HtElO0 NEN4s
Especial Dispatch to tho Western Prcss.]
New YoRK- Thursday, Jan. Midnight
The Wnr for the Union.
The MTahFs Savannah letter says the city
is rcmssaIally quiet. When our troops first
entered Tic citizens remained in their houses
through fear Of personal injury. These fears
| have passed away and the people now come
freely uEon the streets, The majority seem
dcsirous Of placing themselves IN loTal no.
sition towards tue Government.
The Times correspondent ut Savannah saws
there arc no active military operations to re-
fmElense preparations for the renewal ot ac-
sivity. Where the next blow will be struck
is not yet Developed, but every man in the
amy talks Of a grand and Overwhelming
march Oh Charleston, aud Is eager for tho en-
suing campaign to take this direction.
In removing the distractions In the Savannah
River. These obstructions are quito formida-
bic, especially those In the vicinity Of Fort
Jackson. It may be Heek OF two before
communication will be OPENED to vessels Of
heavy drausht. They consist mainly Of
1essef Is loaded With stones. Tic rebels made made
the stone blockade of Savannah much moro
effective than We did at Charleston with our
stonr feet.
:, A number Of merchants formerly connected
with the business community Of New York
the purpose Of settling up old accounts and
start:nE ngain on the old basis. They hope
to win back the commerce TINT formerly ex-
listed. Cotton continues to be found il the
city and surrounding country, the quantities
beinE brought to tue city being very large.
1nents, convinced OF projection promised
them by Sherman. The Quarteru1astcs's De-
rartmcnt takes charge Of all the cot
ton. AL other articles are left at the dis
posal Of the rightfh1 owners. All
cotton VII soon be shipped North. The at
the cases Of many old merchants Of Savan-
nah, who arc heavily indebted to Northern
creditors, and express desire to pay these
debts provided they arc allowed to retain
their cotton and rice. The question is n,ain
enc in agitation among the old cotton deal.
identified themselves With the rebellion. and
think themselves entitled to enough OF cot
ten to par off old debts.
Tie Htrdtd sees. in q recent article In the
Richmond Sntine1, and by other papers on
tue present military situation. strong proof
that tie rebellion IS near its end. It predicts
the end Of the war in three months.
The ;Dday Mems comments on the Richmond
NRfins}:s articles, and thinks 1t forcsl1adowinr
the final efforts Of the rebels for; indepand-
encc.
The Hor1d has n long review Of tho military
eamraigns Of Sherman, Canby, >Rosecrans,
Granger, Banks, Steele and Thomas. It pays
high compliment to tho Western troops.
and particularly to Shcrman's army, claiming
that the latter has marched, stormed, besclS-
cd, defended, outfankcd and blyouackcd more
is thoroughly instructed in every detail Of
modern war, and possesses military expert
ence and knowledge beyond any other army.
II considers the vital point Of the Confedera-
CT to be between the James and, Savannah
rivers, and thinks, with the capture Of Mo-
bama river, the Southwest would be virtually
In our hands.
Mr.. Ashley, ,6f Ohio, will speak tomorrow
on the question Of the constttuttonnl amend
ment to prohibit slavery, and there Is an I'm
proving prospect Of the epass'ge Of the amend
A Washington special says that the state:
ment In the foreign news by the Asia, that
the Mexican President has issued letters Of
marquc and rep9isa1 to Americans against
French shipping, but Thtsn s9dc3ea Is % n9t helefsd
bring out d proclamation from President Lin
coin. wurnIpr our people not to engage In the
business on patn Of being treated al pisates,
It Is due to Capt. Collins 70 say he was de-
14H0R0 from E08 Va kAS H8Gnu44tk
at hIs own request; that. he has not been
ccusurca either by the President or Navy De-
partment Tor his action In the Forida case;
that be may not be ordered before Court
Martial. and that no charges. have been pre-
Tic Potts washington special ays: It ls
believed Mr.. Fcsscnden will ask for powGr to
Issue more 7-So currency bonds, Only s30.-
90 100 Of the 600, 900, 600 he 'was authorized
Tho Secretary Of War has gone to Fortress
Monroe, Hilton Head and Savannah to con-
suit with: Gcncrals Grant, Foster and sher-
man on important matters relative 10 the
service. !: The supplies and exchange Of pris-
oners, the organization Of colored troops,
5nising the blockade Of Savannah. and oncn.
ipg It TO free trade, tho seizure Of rebel prop
crty and products will be among the subjects
Of consideration. :. :,
a bill was introduced IN the House to-day
to provide Government fol, Wyoming; to 10
chiefly carved out Of Utahf hid Wash}ncton
Territories. - ): -. j - = .>@s;,
A resolution sought to be introduced In. the
House by Blair, for the. appointment Of au-
other Lieutenant General, Inferior, to the
Lieutenant General commanding the armies,
,ras I9e1funcn II, Great the -Dosfi}nn FIR fSau