Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-03-02


NEw YoRK. March The Times Washing
ton special says:
Ia anticipation of battle between Sherman
aud johnson, OF which we may receive intelli-
gence at any moment, the war department has
dispatched a well appointed corps OF surgeons to
WilmiDgtO from which point they will be sent
forward 10 Sherman's army. They are amply
provided with hospital stores and everything ne
cessary to the care of the sick and wounded.
The rumOr that Schoheld has formed a juno
lion with Sherman Is regarded here altogether
probable, but the government is confident OF
Sherman ability, even without SchOfed's force.
to take OF himself and manage anv force
the rebels are able to send against him Still AS
Lee will undoubtedly exhaust every available
resource in the effort to check Shermans auda-
cious advance the speedy Junction ot the two ar
mics is desirable making assurance doubly
sure.
Desertefs from the rebel army ate arriving III
steady stream. Many OF them. before they
leave our lines, are separately examined, and
their testimony, for the past few DAYS, il 10 the
effect that y p. Hills corps has left for the
sJu,h to aid in resisting Sherman. Should this
prove true, IL Is deemed absolutely necessary
that Lee should shorten his lines, which necessi-
~ is the eny ground for the Fumored evacuation
OF Petersburg
though all is quiet in front Of Richmond, active
operations are looked for before long, and the
utmost vigilance IS observed on our lines.
The military railroad has been completed 70
the position OF the left OF the army OF the Poto-
mac, on Hateher's Run, and trains will com
mence running regularly on il to day.
They report that the Petersburg theatre filled
with rebel government stores was burned, and
this Is instanceG as additional proc; Of the ipten-
ton To evacuate that town.
The Herald's 81. Louis dispatches represent
tue decentralization OF Kirby Smiths TRANSMITS
sissipp army TO be equal to chat of other rebel
armies in various portions OF The country.
Large numbers OF deserters from ii are con
stantly coming into tie union lines from Little
Rock.
Two thirds Of his men are said TO be cOnscTipts,
who are satisfied that the confederacy is a failure
They are disgusted With the service and are only
desirous of making their escape end getting back
to their homes
The Tribune's Washington special says: Gen.
Joe johnson assumed command of the forces in
front and rear Of Sherman on Thursday last.
General Lee will remain at Richmond and direct
the movements from that point, as well as handle
his own army for the defense of Richmond.
Richmond papers OF Monday are quiet a. to
Sherman exact locality. Ii is a matter Of
army is, except that he has crossed iuto North
Carolina
The Worlds Washington special dispatch
says: Richmond papers OF yesterday maintain
their reserve 10 regard to military operations in
North Carolina; but as they are not in An exult-
ant mood. il is quite certain chat Sherman has
not vet encountered any formidable lion in his
path.
Judge Hughes who accompanied Gen. Single
ton a. far as Grant lines OH his way to Rich
mond. returned here Gen. Singleton entered
the rebel lines and proceeded to Richmond
IL is generally understood TO-DAY that the
domination OF Hugh McCullock ~ secretary of
the treasury will be sent to the Senate on Fri
day. March Sd, and will at once be acted upon
in order that he may assume his duties With the
commencement of the new administration.
The Richmond Despatch says Gen. Joe John
ston, on Thursday evening last. assumed com
mand OF the army in Shermans front command
by Beauresard.
The Richmond Wing has the following:
Charlotte Feb. 2I, We are indebted 10 the Gu
terprise Of the Southern Express Co. for Angus
IA papers 10 the 30 inst No important military
movements are reported
Capt. Dickinson captured several officers and
considerable number OF enlisted man during the
recent ! aHkee raid into Fla.
General n. + Forrest has been placed in com
mand of all the cavalry in the district Of the
Mississippi east of Louisiana aud west OF Ten
nessee His first general order promises re-
organization of the cavalry with a restoration oi
the most perfect discipline. aud threatens 70 ex
terminate al confederate stragslers, robbers
and deserters.
General Thomas troops being mounted
for a supposed march through Alabama.