Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-08
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Charlotte
Mayor Goodwin went the same Ia, and sur
rendered the city to Sherman
The public stores were thrown open. ans
| everybody helped themselves. No stores wer
burnt fa rf
General Sherman's army catered Columbia II
the afternoon They soon commenced destroy
ing the public property. The depots and arsen
ais were blown up. aud the buildings the suburbs
containing public stores, were fired
late in the afternoon pile of cotton in .
street near the Congaree house took FIRE from
spark. and the flames spread to some wooder
buildings which were near. when strong wind
drove the flames down both sides of the street
The scene became terrific, and loud explosion.
continued to I'll the air, shaking the residences
and ground as if BY al earthquake Vast column:
of smoke and fame rose 10 the heavens Moth.
ing of any account was saved. Goods, provis-
ions. and furniture. moved TO supposed places oil
security we're burned "a the FIRE progressed The
distance burned on Main street was about a mile
and half DR. REYNOLDS house is the only one
left standing between the sections known as the
cotton town aud state house.
The fire also extended FIVE TO ten blocks east
OF Main street, destroying everything in the bus
mess portion of the city.
Both hotels, The Guardian and The Carroll.
man newspaper Offices and number of churches
the Catholic Seminary and several other public
buildings. all the depots, the buildings at Char
lotte Junction, Evans 4 Coeswell's printing es
adjustment are burned
All the cars and engines which the rebels did
not remove. are destroyed.
Only three churches are left standing
The Female College unljured and is now
occupied by hOuseless women and children
The old state house was blown up
The new state house was not touched Ii con =
tanned statue OF Washington
Abe Hampton's house was saved by federal
officers
Gen. Preston's house was also saved and Civ
en- to the occupants OF the Catholic Seminary.
whose property was accidentally DESTROYED
The railroads also at Columbia are all torn
up.
All the bridges leading to the place are des-
troyed
All the ;oundries aud machine shops are des-
troyed
The country around the place is stripped of all
eatabes.
All the horses and carriages in the the city
have been taken.
The citizens are said to be in destitute con-
dition, and unless some relief is soon obtained
there will be- great suffering aud deaths from
starvation.
Some 80 miles of the Greeneville railroad had
been previously destroyed Much damage was
done by.the rebels
The treasury department banks are removed
to Charlotte
Both newspapers have removed their stock to
Charlotte
Many negroes left with Sherman's army
The iederals seemed much incensed against
Magrath. and should use him harshly if they get
him in their power
Few, it any, private residences were entered
and no outrages are known TO have been com
mittcd on women.
The enemy were under strict discipline during
their march through the city.
Sbermsn's headquarters were at the residence
OF Mr. Duncan, and he intimated that his in
taBtry and artillery numbered IL 600
He had no cavalry with him.
Their rear guard passed through the city on
Tuesday p N.
be troops were in the best condition, were
well clothed, well shod and marched as if they
had just started on the expedition instead of be
ing out for months.
Fort Mott, st Matthews and Union court
houses have been destroyed
Some of Sherman's officers said his destination
was Raleigh and Galesburg The general him
self appeared in good spirits and is confident of
success.
One OF the corps took the road to Camden and
Florence, another TO Winneboro. aud Sherman
with two corps moved on the direct road to
Charlotte