Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-23
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EKw York. February 22.-The Times
Washington special saws The fears OF some
timorous persons that Lee will be able to precip
itate himself upon Sherman. and. united with
BeauTesaTd be able TO check the advance OF
that general are not shared in either by the gov
eminent or sensible men These men forget
that Grant and his armY will have something to
saw on that issue Lee is closely observed by
Grant every point. and the FIRST intima,ion be
gives Of any intention withdraw from Rich
mond will be the signal for tiger spring by
Grant. Gen Grant is perfectly cognizant OF
every move on the part of his adversary De
serters from Lees lines arrive a. the rate OF lOO
per day
distinguished military to-day pointed
out that the present situation OF Lee Is precisely
analogous to that OF Napoleon in ls4l. when
France invaded by the allie. Notwithstaud-
ing that he lsvished all the resources of his in
comparable genius to resist the advance. he was
pushed and pressed upon by tue convergins
forces of his opponent, aud Was hnally compelled
TO captulste in his capital
Indications are that Sherman is pushing his
triumphant columns straight on Raleigh, which
point he will reach early next week.
He writes privately that the people of the old
North state are prepared TO hail the advent OF his
army and promptly wheel the state into the
union.
Since the fall of Charleston. Wilmington and
Mobile the only two points remaining of the
numerous important seaport cities formerly under
rebel rule. Both are doomed to fall, if not al
ready in our possession, as powerful expedition
sry forces are directed against both of these
points.
The Worlds Washington special has the fol-
lowing:
Gov. Morgan, in reply to solicitations from
ipN tt.I g.. do tha Of
iary Of the treasury, Yesterday peremptorily de-
cned it, finally settling all doubts in the matter
so far as he is concerned.
The Tribune's Washington special has the
following:
There has been rumors all day Of the evacua
tion of Wilmington, but there is nothing reliable
sboutit.
At late hour tonight it Is learned that i'm
mediately alter the tall of Fort Fisher the city
vas evacuated
Ii is believed the entire force iu the vicinity
will Join Beauregard and endeavor to check
Sherman.
If Wilmington was evacuated on Sunday il
will be invested before the week is out
A high official to day expressed the opinion
that Lee can't remain 80 days more az Rich
mond He must attack Grant and raise the
seige or fall back to Lyuchburg. the only line OF
retreat now left open.
NEW oRk, February 22--Ihe tribune says:
We understand that the president, after full
conference with his friends in and out Of con
gress, has concluded 10 appoint Hon. Hugh Nc
Culloch, of Indiana, now comptroller of the
rency. as secretary of the treasury Gov Morgan
having persisted in declining the post.
The city today is gaily decorated with national
colors flying from public aud private building,
and shipping.
Salutes were Ered from the foris and navy
yard and the battery.
The exbilersting effect OF The news of our
military successes in South Carolina WAS greatly
heightened during the day by the announcement
OF the fall Of Fort Anderson and the probable
capture of Wilmington.
The day has not for many years, if ever, been
celebrated with more general JOY and spirit of
patriotism.
Dispatches from numerous cities and towns
show general rejoicing