New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22
KinstSn. ana sapplleA were abundant. The reported
repuse Of Sherman had not been heard OF at Gen. Soho
fields headquarters when he left

The Sanitary Christian Commissions are Sehu-
inc large ouautitles of mulants to the Army Of the
Potomac A number of surgeons and nurses lelt here
to-day for City Point.
sHERMAN's REPORTED DEFEAT
The Richmond Sentinel of yesterday says that
a report which il Acknowledges is unofficial. was IN
circulation there that four divisions Of Shermsns army
which had attacked Gen. Hardees forces short DIS
lance north of Fayetteville were repulsed with heavy
Notwithstanding the roundabout source by which
the report comes The Sentinel is inclined TO believe It,
and assures it readers that If the report Is not lit
orally true, they will soon hear cheering news rom
North Carolina
The RepuJlican this evening in commenting on the
above news says, semi-otiical: The Government has
Trustworthy information that the repulso of Shermans
forces reported by The Sentinel. is a humbug.
HE Is MARCHING ALONG.
Later news received by the Government
of Gen Sherman's movements will show that no is
triumphantly marching on.
ADMIRAL DAHLGREN.
II il reported that Rear-Admiral Dahlgren
will soon be relieved Of command of the South Atlantic
Blockading Squadron at his request, aud will be
succeeded by Commodore Gordon.
APPOINTMENTS.
II. W. Tallierro has been appointed post
master at New Orleans, and j. NJ Wells Naval officer
at that port
To the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Tuesday. March 2l, 1865.
REBEL FLAGS.
Major Compton and other officers and men OF
Gen Clusters Division. embracing six Of the 9Th four
OF the 22d and three Of the LIST New York Cavalry APP
peared at the War Department to-day wrh II heDe,
battle flags captured by them at Waynesborough ana
Charlottesville in Sherdns late victory over Eafy'
These men belong to the Third Division under Gen.
Custer and most of them are OF the Second bt gaze
They each gave narrative Of the capture OF the re-
.nective flags and were thanked in the name OF the
Prcsdent and people Of the United States for the gal
antry and courage which from the % ~
which thew were attached This Ia the fourth time that
aacs have been presented which were taken by Sher
da cOmmed In ascSrdsncs VIII h .e s ryt IS s
captors the amount Of money now due viii bepaid to
them, aud each will be awarded Isdsl o. honor
Senator HFRR WHO we e III, W e To Know that
New York could send to the field brave men Ike these
and their comrades who could present such evidences
Of gallantry. courage and service 70 our
he thanked them TOT "nu' 'i'! "au uoA' ''' '"'''
State.
The President has appointed r. W. Tallea-
ierro Postmaster. and j. N. Wells Naval Oihcer ~
New Orleans.
THE MOyTAUK.
The monitor Montauk, heretofore mentioned
IA having arrived at the Washington Navy Yard. Will
Immediately take her new guns on board ana also pave
her urrct altered so as to permit the guns 10 WORK
greater elevation than heretofore.
THE HOHICAN.
The United States steamer MOhlcan. Com
mander Daniel Ammen arrived a. the Navy ard THIS
morning FOR repairs. .., .
\ No Nnrt1 SluntrOu.
bombarimen, OF Fort Fisher and has since been on
The blockade OF Warsaw Sound. She started rom
| Port ROYAL with the monitor MOnadnock In tow; Dut
an the wny her machinery became out Of order when
the Mon adnock took the Mohcan In tow Drinking he
safely into Hampton Roads Here her machinery was
put In order temporarily and she reached here ABOUT
O'clock this morning II is said that some four or nve
monitor. NAV b. expected at the Yard within Few
aeek- for slight alterations ana new guns
NAVAL CAPTURE.
The Navy Department has received iniorma-
ton Of the capture aud destruction OF the Rebe schooner
Annie Dale by AN expedition from the United STATES
gunboa, Panels. on the 10Th instant IN Ia's Oa'a'o
wAsnrvcroy. Monday. March 20. 1865 n
| NAVAL EXPLOIT or THE TENNESSEE.
| The Navy Department to-day received the
| follow 10 dispatch from Admiral Lee
FLAGSHIP GRS. BuBNsIDE.
OFF IIh.DGEPoRT. Ala. March {, ls65.
SIR have the honD- 10 inform you that took adj
vantage Of The late rise the tennessee S cam ana
Thomas and went down to Muscle Shoa,si came
across Gen. Roddys camp and drove than
OIL, capturing some OF their horses with equip
ments and seven bales Of cotton. destroyed the
Rebel communication NJ Lambs Ferry. A large mum.
Der Of flats pontoons, scows aud canoes that found
there | also destroyed. then penetrated Elk River
and found rich and populous country and great deal
ofloya sentiment was displayed. am meeting great
deal OF success In endeayorng 10 encourage loyal feel
ings on the south side OF the river The citizens
are constantly coming in and taking the oath
From Interviews have had with prominent men,
think there is doubt that Alabama will return
o. her allegiance to the Government Nj. CiomeUs.
have understood. is cndeavoring to become military
governor. and think will be very popular with the
loyal people Of the State
Very respectfully. your obedicnt servant.
n. q. FoRREsr. Lieutenant Comm Inding
rtSenia Division Mississippi squadron.
To s. L Lee Rear. Admiral Commanding Mississippi
Squadron. Mound City, Ala.
NATIONAL BANKs.V
There are now 9i3 National Banks. Many
applications pending to enter the organization.
principally for conversion from State 10 National
Banks.
Travel in Pcnnsyivanin.
Special Dispatch 10 The ~ Y Tribune.
IARgIsBt Re- Tuesday March 81. lsG5.