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Near York, Jas. 26.-The TsoS spe-
cal says: Every member of The rsbsl Cab-
met except Trenholm has rrsignrd. john
son refuses 10 take Beaurcgard's Depart
mcnt. Ire declines to take command II
any army Int his own.
Htudquartcys, Army Of tie Paomsc,
Jan. 24.-Desertcrs coming iuto our lines
are very numerous. They number from
~ to so per day, all Of whom tell the most
doleful stories Of hardships they had en-
dured, scarcity Of provisions, &c. They
predict the end Of the rebellion near.
The Herulds Washington special says:
Mr. Blair reports there are plenty Of peace
men in Richmond; among the rebel leaders
all are SO jealous and watchful Of each
other that no one dares to make reference
towards an official overture for cessation
of hostilities. 1t has been determined BY
them, Notwithstanding their recent disas-
tiers, to make one more desperate effort, BY
placing the negroes in their armies and
more vigorous enforcement of CONSUMPTION
of white men, to achieve their indepcnd-
cnce. President Davis has issued proc
lamaion appointing Friday. 10th March
next, as a day Of public fasting, hnmilia-
ton. PRAYER and Thanksgiving. for invok-
ing the favor and guidance Of Almighty
God. He earnestly invites all soldiers and
citizens to observe the came in spirit Of
reverence, penitrnce and prayer.
Fortress Monroe. Jan. 25.-The steam
er Mcclellan. from Fort Fisher, reports
that our gurboats were gradually feeling
their way mp the river. and were some four
miles above the Fort when she left. Our
troops we've quietly organizing for further
operations.
Washington. Ian. 26.-Admiral Porter,
in report to the Secretary of the Navy.
says We picked up telegram from Lee
to his subordinates here, saying that if
Fisher and Caswell were not held, he
would be under the necessity Of rvacnat-
ing Richmt nd.
The HcralTs Ncwhrrn correspondent
says: An important bridge was almost
entirely swept away by the late freshets.
This is vcrv serious interference with
the transportation Of the rebel army sup
plies. 1t is said that months will be re-
quir d to repair it.
Large numbers Of runaway slaves are
cons an'iy coming into the Union lines for
the IN pose Of enliStiug in our army.
The Hera1ds Cape Fear river cores
pendent gives the details of the important
success Of our army and navy. Besides all
the guns and ammunition captured in tho
Forts, immense supplies Of rebel provis-
ions were also secured with other property
of considerable value. The rebel troops
in front of Terry made slight demonst1a-
ton last Monday, but it amounted to
nothing. Deserters report that two divis-
ions Of Lees army recently passed through
Wilmington on their way to South Caro-
lima. Tery's army is in fine condition,
and is rapidly preparing for further opera
tons. Porter's guuboats are gradually
making up towards Wilmington. mof
The Richmond Di.pasch says: Sherman
has commenced q movement against
Branchville, and If he succeeds in getting
possession o. that place, the fall Of Charles.
ton will have become mere question Of
time, and short time at that. ;sn'
Sherman had issued an ordeoin yefrr-
ence to Negroes within his lines. The
young and able-bodied men are to Be CD
coursg-d b enlist in thu military service;
the South Carolina Sea lslsnds. and ths
abandoned cntton and rice 6slds and pse-
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