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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-05-26
SALES AT AUCTIoN.

IJENRy u. MINER. AucrIONEER -SALESGOOM 81
III Nassau street. opposite the Pos oaice.
MINER SOMERyIILE viii SCI. mt auction. Friday Nay
ID O'Clock. theit saiesno 81 Nassau street ee
eral assctment Of HOUSEHOLDS Furniture consisting az
wood black walnut aud mahogany rhrior Su,s
Tables Dining Room Suits french Plato Mirrors Velvet
Brussels mud Ingram CARROTS ssrss Chairs Marb,~op
Dressing bureaus and Washsands black walnut lhog
any Hedsteads Lounges ndow Curtains Telss Rockers
Glassware. Kitchen Utensils &C. &c l7 = IVY ~
Also elegant rosewood octve Pianoforte nj %
wood Billiard Tnble, made by Sharpe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09

/ FURS cleaned, repaired and altered to she Ia
| Il test fashions, at ID RS. II. ROSENBAUM'St s.
III King st., Alexandria, Va. oc 3l-a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09
Groceries, &c.

6eEORGE Z. WHITE:
W Liberty Hall.
50 and 81, Cameron street
Invites attention to his very extensive ard
cEoirc stock Of
GRO CERIEiS:
er?lbrzci ing Teas, Cotfees Sugars, Spices. Ham,
Bacon Flour, Candles, Soap Moasses, Butter
Cheese, Canned Meats and Fruits, Jellies, Fari-
r1a, C.rn Starch, and great variety q f;:llc!e5,
usually Tuu@d III q grocery store
BRECEN
CtNC'ENTRI TED FERTELfZER.
SWAN island GU1NO
HAY, GRAIN and FEED always or hand.
He ;l,o asks attention to bis anu N:ua!!y large
and fine stock Of
/ t / y Z :
Of every description: consisting Of hi*kiYs high
ard low grades, BrallG'":. Gin, California ~ me:
Champaign Port. Sherry, and othe;. Wines,
,Jamaica Spirits, Santa Crnz Rum, Cordials Ale
from the Washington Brewery, in barrels aHc
half barrels, &c, &c.
Also. CIGAR ard TOBACCO. in s:e;s va
rety.
Goods delivorc TO al! parts Of the cisv free o.!
charge oc 16-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09
GTONEBRAKER'S
y NERVE, BONE & CORN
IMMINENT FOR MAN Or BEAST.

Warranted to cure Rheunatism, Sprains,
Swelled Joints, Sore Throat. Frosted feet, Pois-
Mumps, letter, Pains in the Limbs and back
Sweeny, on man or beast, Saddle or Collar Calls
Distemper Scratches, Sc, on horses and Mules
and all diseases requiring an external Remedy.
All who know Stonebraker's Liniment will
testify that it is the most popular Liniment ever
sold in any country and that it has given per
takiug the place of all others. This is a strong
evidence Of its great power in removing Pains,
Swellings, &C., both on man Or beast. No Lin
ment has yet been made to equal it. t only
needs trial TO prove it's good effects
H., STUNEBR AKER,
FunkstowN, Nd
~''s0 +. S. fEIDDEA~7ER & CO..
oc l7-3m Alexandria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09

L. j. HOOE. GEO. e wEDDERHURN.
Alexandria. Va. Richmond Va.
HooE & @ WIDDERBuaS, }3; :
GENERAL SHIPPING, COM MISSION &
FORW WARDING MERCHANTS.
nov lS-tf ALEAA Il DRlA a..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09

The Petersburg Index is warmly advocating
such change in our present railroad system,
as will secure sun,nterruptel transit and
uniformity of management throughout the
State aud country.
Gen. E. M. Gregory, formerly Colonel OF
the 93rd Penn. Vols, aud for a time Ia com
nand OF this place, is now IN command Of the
important post Of Galveston, Texas
One of the latest swindles is one Which has
oeen successfully tried in Philadelphia. Bogus
kilograms, the printed blanks OF which are
exact limitations of those used by the telegraph
companes, are sent to persons interested ID
III IN matters Informing them tnat some miseIa- M
Ole oil company has struck flowing we'll; Ihe
fteclplent swallows the bait, perhaps tells MS
friends OF his good news, and the shares or the
oroken corporation are eagerly bought up at
advanced prices.
AtJeferson, Texas, the head Of the Red
AlVer navigation, there are lz,ooo 1ales u
cotton on hand, and about twenty thousanu
uore are to come IN.
The Paris correspondent Of the Globe says
lne Spanish Ministry have decided to oacS
oasof the ChiIian affair, and the opanlsn. ao-
nlral has been ordered TO suspend operations
Professor Agassiz has discoveries Gu ne"
Species of fish ii the Amazon river
= Notwithstanding the arrangements mage ace by
0overnor sharkey, Of MISSISSIPPI. wnefeps al
vases in which the rights OF cltlzen11 1 az IL
npifsd were to be tried by the cvi :1 ost @a,st
v1oIone Thomas has organized mlneats 1ou,o
a. Davis Bend, for the trial OF cases ooo" ooA
'nlte citizens and negroes.
The trustees of st. Johns College; = Apeag A4farg
Hls, HSIs, have elected Dr.. Barnard, o. ,,al'-0'N'
oonn., as President of that lnstl'usio''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09

TUST RECEIVED.-F Greon, Black
u ana Jap4n Teas Trimmed Shad, very nice !:
Mackercl new and fa,; Potomac Herring :;
PickIed Pork cheap; Bacon shoulders and
sides; Sardines, fresh Rajsins. C0rrants,
Dried Cherries, Prurc~. Lemons, Preserv-
ed Ginger; Pickles loose: Bath Brick; Silver
Soap: g 'od variety OF Market and Fancy
Baskets ,.ii of which, and everything else in
our line. We will sell at the lowest cash prices.
JOSEPH T. JANNEY,
O.. 3-tf Corner Prince and Pitt Streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09
PUBLISHED s(DAILT)BY
ass EDGAR BNONsDEN, SR
~ ngOFFICE-GAzETTE BUILDING, Prince.
street, near Fairfax. ..ss.fi
e9TERMs OF SUBcRIPTIoN--Sixty cents
ner month; orSix dollars PER ANNUM, payable Q.
II advance.
THE PNEUMATIC
DISPATCH RAILWAY.

TIE PNEUMATIC dispatch RAILWAY
Recently two trucks containing quantity Of
goods we're driven through the Pneumatic Dis;
psGn Hoborn to II the @ On b the 'p prem
lies m Of the London and Northwestern railway,
near Euston Square. In their transit through
thetube the train passed beneath the thorough
fsre, of Holborn, New Oxford street, Totem
ham Court road, the Hampstead road and
,Drummond street The time occupied in run
ming between the two stations, distance Of two
miles, being about five minutes. Goods that
sreto be dispatched from Holborn to Euston
will be taken from the street to the platform,
which is on the level with the latter, lowered to
the trucks lying on the traYersing tables, and
shifted to the tube entrance (of which there
are: two, one for Euston and the other for the
post Office, within which the train will be
placed, aud then literally blown to It's intended
stopping place. -[London Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09
d ATS MALE TO COME OUT OF THEIR

IL HOLES TO DIE!
Great destruction OF rats
It is paste and used on bread.
Every box warranted dead shot;
As it will destroy all your
Rats, Ronches Nj ice and Ants,
Or you can have your money retund2>,.
Not dangerous tu the human family.
Try it-and irit don slay adj your, rats, &c.
You can have your money refunded.
Sold by druggists and country dealers gcner-
ally. II. STONEBRAKER,
Funkstown, Nd.
%~ + S LEADBEArER & CO.,
oc 1--3n Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09

A safe and speedy cure for Coughs, Colds,
Distempers, Heaves Hide e-bound, Worms, Bots
Scurvey, &C., in Horses, Loss Of Cud, Black
Tongue, etc., in Cattle.
READER DON'T FORGET.
STONEBRAKER'S S HORSE AND CATTLE
POWDERS,
are becoming the most popular Powders now in
use. And Why? Because they are prepared, of
such ingredients as are precisely suited to the
ever sold have given such universal satisfaction
and acquired SO great celebrity in the same time
As an evidence ofther superiority over all others
the proprietor stakes his reputation on these
powders against all others now put up. Only
try 4hem and BE convinced Of their great quail
tiles II. SIONEDRAkEK.
For sale BY our agent, Funkstown Md.
L. S. LEADBEATER & CO.,
oc l--3m Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09

S Il 7 Il 7 5 s ~ R IS
The next thing 10 Il good fitting coat is gooc
fitting SHIRT; which can only be obtained by
measurement, the same for coat
AIESSRS O'NEIL & DWELLY are pre-
pared to take measures and manufacture
SHIRTS 20 order, and guarantee y 1T. Give
them trial if you want u nice fitting shirt
Their place Of bushes is at 81, King st. no 2-sf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09

The Richmond Whig and Richmond Times,
both, speak in terms Of commendation of the
President Message, and the latter hopes that
the cold, calm and resoute craftsmanship of
the President Of the whole nation will eventu-
ally defeat the roaring, raging spirit If faction
which has taken temporary possession Of Goa
gress'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09

HARDW ARE
III JAMES T. CARLIN s CO.:
would respectfully call the attention OF purcha-
sers to their stock of HARDWARE, CUTIE
RY, BARlRON, STEEL, NAILS &SPIKES,
PLOUGHS, CORN SHELDERS, HAY CUT
TIERS, AN Wills, VISES, GRINDSTONES.
BELLOWS, WAGON AND CARRIAGE
MATERIAL, &C. comprising almost, every
article in our line, which we will sell as low as
as they can be purchased elsewhere. TERMS
CASH. dec 1-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09

Speaking Of the exertions Of the ultras in
Congress, The Washington Star says The
issue is apparently to be made over the affairs
Of this District, which is proposed to be
thoroughly Africanized. We are not believers
that Messrs. Sumner and Wade can force their
party ia Congress up to the support Of their
projects Yet it seems probable that they
swlfinduce portion Of it to make such a re-
cord as will inevitably sunderit in twain, and
drive from it the support of the hundreds Of
thousands of voters whose devotion to the
cause Of the Union, rather than to aboltionism
pure and simple, kept it in power in the late
Presidential election" We are not at all sure,
after what has transpired, that the majority OF
the people at the North, will not support
Messrs Sumner, Wade, Stevens, &C., in their
most extreme measures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09

The Atlanta (Ga. Messenger gives the iol
lowing odd notice of deceased citizen Of that
place He was the father of eleven sons;
i've Of whom married FIVE sisters, He bad
one hundred and eighty-nine grand children !;
and at his funeral, two weeks ago last Sabbath,
two horses were stung to death BY bees, and
another came very near losing bis life by the
same
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-09
JOHN = CREIGHTON & Son,

No. IS, King Street, Alexandria, Vi .ginia,
EAIERS IN AGRICULTJRAL I'M
~ ELEMENTS: Hardware, Cutlery, Bellows.
Anvils, Nail Rods. Horse Shoes, Blister Steel,
Files, Rasps Shoeing Tools, sc. Comn1nS
Iron Beam Plough at factory Prices; GasSt1ngs Sng
Doors, Blinds, &c, furnished to order. Roofnlg
Felt. and Cement, Percussion Caps Double
and Single Guns, Shot Pouches, Powder Elasks.
&c. wholesale and Retail. Terms Cash sel-tI
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-02-24
The Capture of Churl~

We record this wcek
of the fall of c.,
C.,,. 9 .arleston and capture of
/, ., C.-the one the place where
20 Of secession was Matched, and the
other the capital of the state.
Although long delayed, the fact that the
old flag floats over Sumter once more,
thrills every loyal heart. The fact that
the rebels set fire to their cotton and their
city is of little consequence. Let them
burn. If the entire city had been destroy
ed as etfectualIy as Pompeii Of old, loyal
men would she'd no tears.
Beauregard, true to himself, evacuated.
1t is ust as well for us and worse for the
enemy: for the best medical works, as
we'll as the experience of most people,
show that frequent excavations are weak
cning When Richmond, and few other
rebel strongholds are evacuated, the Re.
bellion will certainly totter.
Meanwhile we can thank God and TAXI
courage.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-02-24
Our Quota Decided.--ll96.

Gov Smith and Gen. Washburn have
returned from Washington, and by Gen
eral Order, No. 7, we have official infor-
nation respecting our quota. 1t seems
that the last call for 100000 men has
been decided to mean a requirement for
that number of men over and above all
credits; and for this very good reason :
Had the war department given credits for
the excess of men furnished on previous
calls the whole 100000 would have been
absorbed. as there were no available def
ciencies to be charged In view of this
fact the war department took the sum of
all the credits of all the states for men
heretofore furnished in excess of previous
calls, and added it to the whole number of
men now called for, (3OO,OOO) and the
gross number thus obtained is apportioned
upon the several states in proportion to
the enrolment of each Thus it will be
seen that while each state assumes its pro-
portion of the excess of men heretofore
furnished by all the states, each state has
also to stand in for its proportion of the
deficiency Of amy state, if there be any
such. BY this decision it will be seen that
the prompt and patriotic states have tC
share their credits with their dilatory
nei ghbors.
Under this figuring, and by comparing
the adiutant generals books with those a
the war Office, the quota Of Vermont wa
reduced 700 men. or to eleven hundred
and ninety-six. Below we give the pro
portion of these men ssigned to thes'
three counties The figures against eacl
town show the number of men required
81 Dec. '6i. and this will be reduced by
men, if any, who have been mustered in
to the service since that date
The superintendent of recruiting ar
DR.. G. b. Billiard, for Caledonia, As,
Hibbard, Esq. for Essex, and Rev. p. H
White. Orleans The selectmen of tn
several towns are re-appointed recruitin;
officers
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-02-24
Essen Co. Temperance Society.

The annual meeting of the Essex Coun-
ty Temperance Society was held at Lu-
nenburg. on the 10th inst, and the fol.
lowing officers were chosen for the yeal
ensuing:
President, Roswell Bowker, Lunenburg
Vice Presidents. Richardson Graves, Con-
cord: d. +. Snow, Lunenburg; Milton
Cutler. Guildhall; J. W. Webb. Maid
stone: Daniel Shotf, Brunswick W.
Burbank, Bloomfield; Elias Lyman, Lem.
ington George W. Hartshorn. Canaan
VIM. Rosebrooks. Brighton: Cha's Glea
son, CRANKY. Recording Sec'y, Franklin
Bell, Lunenburg. Corresponding Sec'y
S. b. Powers, Lunenburg. Treasurer, L.
T. Cushman, Lunenburg. Executive
Committee, Asa Hibbard, Concord: G
F. French, Lunenburg; 5. ID. Hobson,
Brighton. The convention then nominal
ed Roswell Bowker of Lunenburg for
county commissioner.
The meeting waa1Addressed by the Rev.
VIM Sewall, J. Smith and Hon. Jonah
Brooks. Voted to adjourn.
FRANKLIN BELL, Sec.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-02-24
vt. Prisoners EXCHANGED.
ANNAPOLIS. Feb. p. 1865.


Mr.. G. NJ. STONE, Sir :--Recently from
St. Johnsbury, and knowing the interest
felt by its patriotic inhabitants for ou1
poor suffering soliiers, and particularly
for Vermont's brave soldiers, l subjoin fol-
your notice the following extract from a
letter just Written by my husband to oul
noble philanthropist and revered states
man, the
"HON. PoRrUs BAXTER, Dear Sir =
Your kind letter of yesterday is received.
II | annex list of the
Vermont men who arrived on the 9TH
paroled on the 5th:
j NJ Robinson, E, cave w Folsom, +, 5
H Rogers, E, cav. H Fitzgerald, cav.
L. Bostwick, E, II C A Hatch, C, cav.
J O Hitchcock, GIL Chas Nowehs, C, cav
A B Kenney, G, s H d Holmes, l, cav
o p Durham, A, 8 L Severance, E, SIS
p Lumbry, b, II SIP Fowler, G, II
leo Reed, IL, T. Perry, X, ii
E A Beach II, 2 CE Stratton, G, 6.
S NJ Green, Sharp S.
The above are all well and at present al
College Green Barracks, but will 60 te
Camp Parole in day or two
The following named are in St. john
Hospital, (div. No. p. The surgeon says
nearly all are suffering from chronic dia.
rhGa and debility, but thinks most vii
recover:
J Robinson, NJ II f Hinkson, A, cav
J c Peck, Z, cav. J Martin, D, cav.
J " Morse, ID, cav. Albert Tebo, l, 6.
Geo l. Bates, b, av.Alvin Allen, F, II
n Cohoskey, ID, cav. Jacob Martin, A, I
A G Call, D, cav.Francis Blair, c, 9
II Farnsworth, A, 81. Clair, l, H."
Hoping that this list and its connection
will relieve the anxiety or allay the sus
pense of some poor waiting hearts, re
main, very respectfully,
Mrs. X. c. VAUGHAN.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-02-24

Gen. John H. Winder of the rebel army
whose death is reported, is better known
to our soldiers as '.Hog Winder." He
got the nickname for his avarice when al
West Point, and his brutal treatment OF
our prisoners rendered it still more fitting
He was native of Baltimore and about
65 years of age
The Richmond Wing calls President
Lincoln, ''the Illinois accident" A pref
ty serious accident for jeff Davis.
The bill passed by Congress on Satur-
day increases the pay Of army officers, ex-
elusive of other allowances, as follows
Colonies of infantry, $40; Lieutenant
Colonies, Sl2O; Majors, SlO5; Captains,
$50; First Lieutenants, ST.; and Second
Lleutenants, $40; Colonies of other arms
ofthe service, S165 Lieutenant Colonies,
Si4O; Majors, Sis Captains, STOP so
leutenants, $50 80. The pay of Acting
Assistant Surgeons is increased to $125.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-02-24
MARkET-Feb. -, IS6;
T oF STOCK AT MAEhET

h A
Cattle Sheep Shoais- Fat Hogs. Calres
MS week los 300 o.
Last ssoek 1854 1855 30 aa
year ago 1929 500 - 60
BEEF CATTLE-Extra fat and heavy prarnium
Oxen Sl55o Sin,0o, l>t quality Sli. 50 SIS
p: 2i quality $500 li,0ea; Sd quality SLICE
l2,o1 per loo los. on total weight of hide taliow
and dressed beef A few choicest single pairs
Sl6.5O Si7-0e. Bulls, &c. $40 Sl0,5o.
Working oxen >l5o ! SOO- Steers SD Sl40-
Mich Cows. >i5 SIS; extra good $50 SlO0
with or without calves, a. may be agreed, far
r"w and ordinary 81 4 $40
Sheep and Lamos. 10 loi cts: extra o 90
cts peg 10 on live weight; OF $500 100 per
head in lots extra 5000 500.
ShoteS- Wholesae 20 4 Coz retail 90 0O0c per
H. Fat Hogs 90 4 oJo per 10 live weight Dress
cd no Doc
Veal Calves s0.00 $40 per head.
Hides Brighton, 10 lie pc rib. Country lots
20 a 0goc. Calfskins. 90 00c.
Talow. 10 a lsc per 10
FcltS. SS-ej 81, 30 each. Country pelts E, o.
$500.
REMARKS No cattle from Albany, most
of the car poor. About 500 from Maine: few
very good oxen were a: the market but less than
usual AT this season A few premium buliocks
have been sold this week at full one shilling ne,
To-, and few are sold for less than lie. c. w
Bailey of Montpelier, VI. sold ID Ven mont oxen
10 Mr. Sherman of Rhode Island, fer l4Jc per 10.
The Supply of sheep l. light, and prices are some
what higher. most of the lots are sold III a lSc
per 10. One very extra carload, We understood
brought lic per ID. while some we're sold at 10 .
lQ!c
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-02-24
From Sherman.
COLUMBIA IN SIIERMANS HANDS.
TON PROBABLY EVACUATED.

COLUMBIA IN sHERMAN's HANDS.--CHARLEs-
TON PROBABLY EVACUATED.
Extracts from the Richmond papers of
Saturday, furnished to the war department
by Lieut.. Gen. Grant, report the capture
of Columbia by Sherman's forces on Fri
cay last, and concede the speedy fall of
Charleston. which is presumed to have
been already evacuated. The Richmond
Despatch of Saturday says
Columbia has fallen. Sherman march,
ed into and took possession of the city
yesterday morning. The intelligence was
communicated yesterday by Gen Beaure-
gard in an official dispatch. Columbia is
situated ON the north bank of the Conga-
rec river, just below the confluence of the
Saluda and Broad rivers. From Gen.
Beauregard's dispatch it appears that on
Thursday evening the enemy approached
the south bank of the Congaree. and threw
a number of shells into the city During
the night they moved up the river, and
yesterday morning foried the Saluda and
Broad rivers. Whilst they were crossing
these rivers, our troops under Beauregard
evacuated Columbia. The enemy soon
after took possession Through private
sources we learn that two days ago. when
it was decided not to attempt the defence
of Columbia, large quantity of medical
stores, which it was thought impossible
to move, were destroyed The female EN-
ployes of the treasury department had
been previously sent off to Charlotte. n.
c., hundred miles north of Columbia.
We presume the treasury photographic e>-
Enlistment was also moved. although rs
to this we have no positive information.
The fall of Columbia necesSiiates. we
presume, the evacuation of Charleston
which we think likely is already in pro-
cess of evacuation. 1t is impossible TO say
where Sherman will next direct his col
umns- The general opinion is that he
will 90 to Charleston and establish has,
there, but we confess we do not see what
need he has of a base 1t is TO he pre-
sumed he is subSisting OH the country. and
he has had no battle to exhaust his ammu
milton. Before leaving Savannah he de
clared his intention TO march to Columbia
thence to Augusta. and thence TO Charles
ton. This was uttered rs a boast and &c
hide his deSi gns. We are disposed to be
lieve that he will next strike at Charlotte
which Is a hundred miles north of Colrm
bia on the Charlotte and Columbia rail
road, or at Florence, 5. c.. the junction
of the Columbia and Wilmington an,
Charleston and Wilmington railroads. SOM
80 miles east of Columbia.
There was report that Augusta hat
also been taken by the enemy This w
do not believe. We have reason 10 be
lieve that nearly the whole of Sherman
army is at Columbia. and that the rcpor
that Schoiield was advancing OH August;
was untrue.
The Richmond Wig says
The Charleston Mercury OF Saturda,
announces brief suspension OF that pape
with a view TO lis temporary removal 1,
another point This Is rendered necc>>ar
by the progress OF military events cutting
it off from the mail facilities for di>tribl
ting its papers To Il Large portion of it
subscribers, while the lack OF trlrl>porta
ton renders Its supply ofpaper precariouS
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-02-24
Details of the Evacuation,

FEARFUL EXPLOSIoN--SIX THOUSAND BALES
OF COTTON Burned.
NEW YORK. Feb. II.
p. m. Gold Sl.9S: , p. IN. SI.a9.
The Fulton lett Charleston bar on the
18th ut & p. m. The rebels in their haste
left the several Notifications uniniured but
spiked the gunS. Previous to the enemy'S
evacuating. they fired the upper part OF
the city by which 5000 bales of cotton
were burned, and it is supposed that before
they could subdue the flames. two-thirds
of the city will he DESTROYED. A fearful
explosion occurred in the Wilmington de
pot, cause unknown. by which several
hundred citizens lost their lives. Admiral
Dahlgren was the first to run w to the
city, where he arrived about , O'Clock. p.
m. Gen. Gilmore followed soon after.
and had an interview with Gen. Schemel-
filming, he being the first general officer in
the city and for the present in command.
1t is supposed that Beauregard evacua-
ted Charleston in order to concentrate his
forces and give Sherman battle.
The remains of two ironcIads were found
which the enemy destroyed by blowing up.
previous to evacuation The first FLAG
over Sumter was raised by Capt. Henry
NJ. Bragg eff Gen. Gilmore's staff, having
for staff an oar and boat hook dashed
together. The houses in the lower part of
the city have been completely riddled by
our shot and shell. Now all that remains
are of the poorer classes, who are suffering
for want of food.
1t was reported at Hilton Head that
the left wing of Sherman's army had reach
ell midway on the Charleston & Augusta
railroad, and that the rebels in consequence
had evacuated Branchville and fell back
on Orangeburg.
A movement was made by the forces
under Gen. Hatch, which resulted in the
capture of six pieces of artillery which
the rebels had abandoned. The carriages
were destroyed.