Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-01-05
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Rebels Preparing for an Attack
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Government in Savannah.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-The Worlds Beau
fort. ,. C., correspondent of the 2Sth saws :
Increasing preparations are making in
Sherman's army to resume the Offensive.
The enemy evidently expect an attack on
Charleston and Branchvile. Refugees saw
Charleston is being surrounded by formida-
BILE carthworks.
A portion of Dahlgren's fleet is engaged
removing distractions from the Savannah
river some of which are very formidable.
spacious channel has been made for YES
sells plying between Hilton Head and Sa-
vannah. Fosters army is still at Broad
river landing, covering the Charleston and
Savannah railroad. 1t is now said Hardee's
army passed over that road to Charleston.
We have had many visitors from Savan-
nah, and citizens speak well of Sherman's
rule. General Geary has issued orders di-
Vlding Savannah into two military districts,
protecting public and private property,
registering persons formerly in rebellion,
continuing the fire department, water and
gas works, arrest of struggling soldiers,
transportation of persons within rebel lines
VINO want to go, and the supply of destitute
persons with food.
General Sherman, in special field orders,
states that rs Savannah Is and will be held
as military post for future military uses,
principles, that all may understand their
duties and obligations. lie then proceeds
to state what may be permitted for the com
Tort OF the people, in which are embraced
all the necessary privileges of a large COM
munlty. The publication of newspapers is
limited to two, the editors to be held to a
strict accountability for libels, mschievous
matter, premature news, exaggerated state
menLs, or any comments whatever on the
acts of the authorities.
The Savannah Republican of the Doth
December. contains the proceedings of a
public meeting called by the Mayor and a
large number OF influential citizens, to take
into consideration matters relating to the
present and future welfare of the city.
Resolutions were adopted
First, That we accept the positive sur
render OF the city, and, in the language of
the President of the United States, seek to
have peace by laying down our arms and
submitting to the National authority under
the Constitution, leaving all questions
which remain, to be adjusted by the peace
lul means of legislation, conference and
votes.
Second. That, laying aside all differences
and burying by-gOnes, we will use our best
endeayors to bring back the prosperity and
commerce we once enjoyed.
1niru' we 10 not put ourselves In the
position GA conquered city, asking terms
of a conqucror, but claim the immunities
and privileges contained in the proclama-
tlon and message of the President and all
legislation in Congress in reference to a
people situated rs we are.
Fourth. That we ask the Governor to call
a convention of the people to say whether
they wish the war continued.
Fifth, That it is the unanimous desire of
all present that Gen. Geary be continued
as military commander of this post and
that for his urbanity and kindness he is
entitled to our thanks.