Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-01-06
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Gen. Grant Refuses 10 Pass them through
ear Lines Later from Gen't Sherman.
A=eIaiefrs.img Accouats from Savannah.
New YORK, Jan. 4.
The T'ribune's Washington despatch
says of the mission of the Blairs to Rich
laond.
Mr.. Blair, believing he might by visiting
Richmond, pave way for peace, propos-
Cd to 60 there and the President. while
he declined to give the visit official charac-
ter, saw no reason for preventing it. Mr..
Blair, accompanied by his son, Mont
gomery, accordingly repaired to General
Grants headquarters, bat was not per-
Initted to proceed farther because the
Secretary Of War believed that no good
could be effected by his proposed confer
ence with the Confederate chiefs, and saw
fit to intimate to General Grant, by tclc-
graph. that he did not approve Ms. Blair's
proceedings. which General Grant very
naturally interpreted az hint from his
immediate superior not to allow Mr.. Blair
to pass his lines on his way to Richmond.
Mr. Blair thereupon returned to Washing
ten.
1t is rumored that the object of the
mission was only to get Montgomery
Blairs political correspondence, captur-
ed at his residence at Silver Spring last
year.
New YORK. Jan. 4.
The Horld's Beaufort, S. c. cores
pondcncc of the 2sth, says:
Necessary preparation are making by
Sherman's army to resume the often
sive.
The enemy evidently expected an at
tack as Charleston is being surrounded by
formidable earthworks.
A portion of Dahlgren's feet is engag-
ed in removing the distractions in Savan-
nah rivcr-some Of which are very formda-
bic, A spacious channel has been made
for rebels plying between Savannah and
Hilton Head.
Fosters army is still at Broad River
Landing, covering the Charleston and
Savannah railroad.
1t is now said that Hardee's force pass
cd over that road to Charleston.
We have had many visitors from Sa-
vannah, and the citizens speak well OF
Sherman's rule.
Gen. Geary has issued orders dividing
Savannah into two military districts, for
the better protection of the public. Trans
portation is issued to persons who wish to
90 into the rebel lines. All destitute per-
sons are supplied with food.
Gen. Sherman, in special orders, states
chat as Savannah is, aud will be held as 9
military post for future military use, it IS
proper to lay down certain general princi-
pies, that all may understand their duties
and obligations. He then proceeds to
state what may be permitted tor the con,
venisnce and comfort of the people, in
which are embraced all the necessary
privileges Of large community.
Boston, jan 4.
Gold 2.32.
FoRrREss MONROE, Jan. 2.
The steamer Amanda Winants arrived
from Beaufortsto-day. She reports thu
fleet under Porter all anchored at tina
port. having successfully weathered tit
storm off Wilmington. They sustained
but trifling damage during the lombard
ment at Fort Fisher.
The Winants passed in the vicinity o
Cape Hatteras the U. S. steamer Charles
Thomas, disabled and being towed b,
the steamer Western Metropolis, also
steamer United States, being towed b,
the steamers Beaufort and Silyer-al
bound for Hampton Roads, also all the re
maining transports which sailed from herr
under command of General Butler som,
weeks since.
STATE HOUSE, Augusta, Jan. A.
The Legislature met and organized to
day, by the choice of d. Stewart, of St
Adams, President of the Senate, ant
Thomas P. Cleaves, of Brownstield
Clerk. w. A. P. Dillingham;, of Water
vile, was elected speaker of the House
and Horace Stilsop clerk.
Governor Cony will deliver his messag
tomorrow.
The Legislature has ordered the elec
ton of U. 5. Senator to fill the yacanc,
occurring ON the 4th of. March next, t
take place on Wednesday next.
MONTREAL, Jan. 4.
The decisions of the Court i'll the cas-
Of TIE raiders, has not yet been given -
Its expected in day or two. The gen
eral expectation is that the prisoners viii
be discharged. If SO, they promise t.
submit to trial on the merits of the case.
An extensive organization Of the Fen
ian Brotherhood has just been discover
ed.
There was meeting of the City Coun
Gil last night to take into consideration tn
case of Lamothe, especially his action il
restoring the money to the raiders. Their
was much excitement and angry discussion
between the French and English member
in regard to the subject.
A resolution was finally passed censur
ing the chief and accepting his resignation
CONCORD, n. H., Jan. 4th.
The Republican State Convention as
sembled to-day. Hon. n. G. Upham o
Concord, was chosen President of the Con
vention. Hon. Fred Smythe of Manches
ter, was nominated for Gov. on the LIST bal
lot. Milan w. Harris of Dublin, wa
nominated for Railroad Commissioned
Hon, j. III. Patterson was unanimous
pc-nominated by reclamation, for Congress
III the Sd district.
Wny CALL FOR MORE MEM ! Thi
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