The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-14

HOW York, Saturday, january IA. 1865.
THE SITUATION.
We publish this morning Generals Buffers weitzol's
and Amcs' reports OF tho late expedition against the
rebo on Cape Fear river North Carolina together
with Interesting correspondence which passed be-
tween Generals Grant and Butler prior the sailing of
the oxpoditionary force from Hampton Roads, throwing
much light on the initial movements of this enterprise.
Very Interesting dispatches from correspondents in
Savannah dated to the Sh inst brought BY the
steamship Arao which arrived hero yesterday morning
Affairs in the city reported remaining quiet and
unchanged Very exciting had in the Of
fet that in number Of the interior counties Of Georgia
majority of the citizens had proclaimed elections held
for the purpose In favor of tho United States govern
ment raised tho national flag; that Governor Brown
had dsbanded the State militia and heading this
Union movement, and that OF the most relentless
character the loyal and secession inhabitants
was imminent These stories, however, need condr-
nation. Nearly all the traders in Savannah had
taken the oath Of allegiance There still great
oity, as well to considerable degree among the
wealthy. General Sherman's entire army was being
clothed rc-equipped rapidly possible The Fiji
tcenth corps had already donned its habilimons
and had had grand review presenting fine appear
One OF correspondents has cxhumed some
amusing and instructive documents showing tho endeav-
OF prominent secessonists the early part OF the
bellion 70 mprovise navy.
Mr. Henry s. Foote, Of Mississippi who short time
ago delivered speech in the rebel Congress bitterly de-
nunciaory OF JON Davis and the whole rebel govern
ment, and then resigned his seat captured few
days at Ocooquan only fifteen miles from Acxan
dna Virginia by rebel cavalry who had been sent in pur
suit Of him AT the he cndeavoring in company
with his wife, to make his escape from Rebellion, and
had fact got within tho Union lines, when, owing to
unavoidable delay his part JET S cmssares
enable to overaks and capture him. Mrs. Footc has
arrived in Washington.
The water in the James river has recently bcen very
high, in many places OVERLOOKING the banks, and 1t ap
pears that it has washed away considerable portion Of
tho bukhcad OF the Dutch Gap canal which the explo
ten feet wide and several feet deep flows
through IT, Deserters from Lees army report that some
OF his troops lately sent from Richmond TO
oppose Sherman in South Carolina
A detachment OF Early's rebel army, under General
Rosser, made attack Beverly, West Virginia, on
last wednesday and after IN obstinate resistance on
the part the small national force stationed there, cap
turcd IL and made prisoners OF q considerable portion
OF the garrison, and soon after moved or
Nothing definite regarding tho programme Of tho mis-
sons Richmond Of Mr. y. r. Blair, ST., and General
Singleton has yet boon made public General Singleton
was expected reach the rebel capital yesterday. Mr.
Blair has not yet returned TO Washington.
Halifax, NJ s., despatch states that the late rebel
pirate Tallahassee changed TO blockade runner,
and called tho Chameleon Is under arrest ut Bermuda
The blockade runners OWL Stage Charlotte Marin Camp
boil Whisper susan Bierne and Deppc, also at Ber
mnda, and the Colonel Lamb is ut Nassau Fory-thrcc
blockade runners have been lost out Of scventy-one
which have visited Bermuda during the past year
decision on the validity Of Jen Davis commission
the Erie pirate Buregh be given in the
EUROPEAN NEWS.
The steamship China, from Queenstown January ],
reached this port yesterday morning Her news Is two
days later
Although the news u the fall Of Savannah had not
been fully confirmed the English writer's nud sherman's
traogy and boldness and the bravery and endurance
OF his troops 10 the most decided terms Indeed as
London correspondent remarks the London Times
had "hedgcdn the suhcc, of tho war, and Was likely
~ take tho lead English supporter OF the Union
cause.
shorman's triumph was regarded In Paris rs Of tho
very highest consequence and prominent rebels In
that city declared that IL the Stale Of Georgia permitted
Savannah be taken there little hopo for the
fedcracy.
The prospect Of q between reunited America and
Great Britain beginning 70 loom IL political circles
both In London aud ParsCanada was pointed to ~ the
battle ground
Tho London Post Lord Psmerstons Cabinet organ,
continues liz dcnunca,ion Of foreign maraudcr in tho
United States from Canada
Tue popcs encyclica letter produced profound son
eaticn in England France, Italy and Belgium, and feel
ing was fast extending 70 other countries
Consos closed IN london. December 81, at se4 for
money The Liverpool cotton markeI was quiet, with
rather q better tone The 3Ist ulilmo Breadstufs
we're quiet and steady and provisions steady the same
day.
The steamship Edinbur- from liverpool on the 2sth
and Queenstown the 10th Of December arrived at this
port last night
CONGRESS-.
In the Senate yesterday, petitions FOR reduction Of
shs duty on imported books and paper for Territorial