Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12
IMPORTANT FROM SAVANNAH
UNION MOVEMENTS BY

IMPORTANT FROM SAVANNAH
UNION MOVEMENTS BY
CITIZENS.
NEw YoRK, Jan. 4.-The Worlds
Beaufort rs. c, correspondent Of the
2Sth ult., says.
Increasing preparations are max
ing by Sherman's army 10 resume the
offensive. The enemy is evidently
expecting an attack on Charleston
and Branchville. Refugees say that
Charleston is being surrounded by
formidable earthworks.
A portion of Dahlgren's fleet is en-
gagged in removing obstruction from
the Savannah River, some of which
are very formidable.
A spacious channel has been made
for vessels ply ing between Hilton
Head and Savannah. Fosters army
is still at Broad River Landing, COW
ering the Charleston and Savannah
Railroad. It's now said that Har
dee's army passed over the road to
Charleston. We have had many Wis
itors from Savannah, and citizens
speak well of Sherman's rule.
General Gesry has issued orders
dividing Savannah into two military
districts, protecting public and pri-
vate property, registering persons
formerly in the rebel army, concern
ing arrests, continuing the fire de
partment, water and gas works, ar
rest of struggling soldiers, and trans
portation of persons within the rebel
lines who want to 60.
For the supply of destitute per-
sons with food, General Sherman, in
special orders, states that as Savan-
nah is and will be held as military
post for future military use, it is
proper to lay down certain general
principles that all may understand
their duties and obligations. He
then proceeds to state what may be
permitted for the convenience and
comfort of the people, in which are
embraced all the necessary privileges
of large community.
The publication of newspapers is
limited to two. The editors to be
held to a strict accountability for
libels, mischievous matter, premature
news, exaggerated statements, or any
comments whatever on the acts of
those in authority.
The Savannah Republican of the
29th ult contains the proceedings of
a public meeting calleo by the Mayor
and large number of influential cit
zens, to take into consideration mat
ter relating to the present and future
welfare of the city. Resolution were
adopted
First-That we accept the position
of the surrender of the city, and, in
the language of the President of the
United States, seek to have peace by
laring down our arms and submit
ting to the national authority under
the Constitution, leaving all qnes-
tions which remain to be adjusted by
the peaceful means of legislation,
conference and votes.
Second-That, laying aside all DIFF
ferences and buryihg by cones, we
will use our best endeavors to bring
back the prosperity and commerce
we once enjoyed.
Third-We do not put ourselves in
the position of a conquered city, ask
ing terms of conqueror, but claim
the 1mmunities and privileges con
tanned in the proclamation and mes
sage of the President, and all legis-
lation in Congress in reference to a
people situated as we are.
Fourth-That We ASK the General
to call convention of the people to
say whether they wish the war con
tinued.
Fifth--That it is the unanimous
desire ofall present that Gen. Geary
be continued as military comm nder
of this post, and that for his urbanlty
and kindness he is entitled to our
thanks.