Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24

New HOfks MuECu ~Os
Richmond papers show that the effort to
raise negro regiments was going on in
earnest. An ofliciul order has been isau-
cd, and rendezvous for their reception
established. All received are mustered
for the war. Lee has written = letter,
urging on the work, saying that he 10 anx-
ions to witness their first expcricnce In
fighting for the rebel cause.
New York, March 20.
The Tribune's Army Of the Potomac
correspondence Of the 10th says: All
goes to show that we will have n short but
severe camp aign in few days. A series
of contests will haze begun between the
|1wo great armies, that will cause q profound
excitement all through the North. The
Tribune has assurances from a high
quarter that Secretary McCulloch will give
no more gold-bearing interest bond. aud
no addition will be made to the volume OF
currency.
The 1fiSuae's Washington despatch
says: A
Information from Gen. Sheridan tonight
states that he is still on the war path. and
will soon be heard from again infiicting
much punishment on the rebels. Score.
tary Stanton telegraphs from the front to-
day, that Gen. Grant knows just what
Lee is about.
New York, March 90.
The Times CORE spondent gives the de-
tails of Gen Sheridan's movement. 1t was
made northward, striking the Central Rail-
road at several points, where it was broken
IN. While on the way, Gen. Custar
learned that Early, with 200 men four
hours before, was flying toward Richmund.
This was the first heard Of him since the
fight at Waynesboro. At Fredericks Hall
Station, despatch from Early was found,
saving he was about to attack Sheridan q
flank, with 400 men at GOOchland, but he
was too late by twenty -four hours.
Two days were occupied in destroying
the Central Railroad. The next move
was to the fredericksburg railroad. March.
ing to two crossings of North Anna, one
was found defended by Infantry behind
earthworks. A charge was made. the re-
bcIs scattered, and their guns captured.
Gen. Gustav moved toward Ashland
station, and on the way heard of Early
again. He promised furlough to mai,
who captured him. They then pushed on
with cheer, Capt. Burton, Of Custar's
staff. having the swiftest horse got up with
Eariy's adjutant, with Early 3 yards off
Capt. Burton thinking the, adjutant wa,
Early, demanded his surrender. His ans.
wer was shot that wounded his horse
causing him to fall and fastening the Cap
tain to the ground.
Early escaped again, but was finall,
| g.. 70 EI,rA ttx, C<>NHk l.
g.rons spot. BY this time Picket's rebe
division under Longstreet was hurried W
, near Ashland. Its advance was mel
a I'd driven back. Shirmishing ensucd, il
which first one and then the other wal
compelled to fall back. General Sheridan
finally moved eastward to the Pamunkcy
picketing one side, while Longstrcc
picketed the other.
The attack on Mobile -Tco Rebel Batter
les Silenced and Hindnlan Killed
Later From Gen. .Sherman-He LeE
Fayetteville on the l4kh instaut-F'ron
The Army Of the Potsmae-Report tia
Jeff Davis has Abdicdied in fdror o
| General Lee.
| Boston, March 81.
Gold l55.
New York, March 81.
The steamship City of Washington
left Liverpool on the LIST inst, and Queens
town I'd, put back to latter place will
some Of her pumps choked. repaired and
sailed on the 9TH, and arrived here thii
a. NJ.
The following is her latest news. The
political news since the departure of the
Africa is quite meagrc.
Later American news 10 anxiously wait
cd for.
Sherman's movements are eagerly can
vassed.
The London Times says the fcderal
have recovered their military reputation
but if the South is resolved to stand GU
they (the federals) have made little pro
grcss towards a conclusion Of the war.
NEW ORLEANS. March Is.
The Picayunc's Extra says:
On Saturday last, an attack was mad'
on two battalions defending Mobile Bay
by the monitors. Two of them silencet
the batteries, driving the men from thci
guns. This We obtain from an eye wit
ness of the engagement.
1t is reported that the rebel Genera
Hindman, while on his way to Mexico
was shot by some pe rsons unknown, but j
is supposed to have been by some rebel
between Oak Hall and the Rio Grande.-
We had number Of wagons and ambul
ances freighted with tobacco. and it is sup
rOsed in addition 4 considerable quantiry
of plate and coin. When killed, he wa
in advance Of the train.
| New York, March q.
The Heralds Wilmington correspon
dence of the 18th says:
i All refugees, dcserters and prisoner
brought in by Gen Sherman. are beinl
sent to that place. Two steamboat load
arrived that day.
4 On the 18th Sherman left Fayetteville
marching toward Goldsboro. Before leav
ing, the extensive Arsenal was completelv
destroyed. 1t was the largest in tn
South. Every cotton mill and severn
residences were also destroyed. Six small
steamers were burned.
The negroes who have followed Shcr
man, will be sent to South Carolina, con
signed to the care of Gen SaxtOn.
The rebels will make stand, il at oil
near Goldsboro. johnson having unite,
with Bragg, and large reinforcnments hav
ing come from Richmond. give combina
ton with which they hope to defeat Sher
man and Schofeld combined. If success
full. they calculate to return to crust
Grant.
Our released prisoners are sent north o
fast az possible. Their condition ia horri
BILE. Thirty ar forty die daily.
Gen. Terry is to take the field immc
1 diately.