The Placer herald., 1865-02-25
EASTERN NEWS.


Confederacy would seem to be in general
state of collapse; as we are seriously told
that Augusta. Georgia has been captured,
tina, Richmond is about TO be evacuated;
that Mobile has beer; that the rebel troops
are without meat, and their families living
only on cad; that Lees army is being
depleted by Wholesale deser,ion; that general
dis,rust and suspicion exists in Davis Cabinet
and the rebel Congress; and lastly that
Char lesion has been evacuated by the rebels
without striking blow, after their previous
persistent defence Of the place for four years
The abandonment Of Charlesto seems to
have been the mos. readily accepted among
these items Of news, and much burning Of
powder and rejoicing has followed the an-
nouncement. The loyal press have charged
themselves with ponderous leaders on the
subject, repIete with military sagacity and
strategy; which would seem to be sufficient,
if anything were wanting, to give The finish
ing touches 10 the rebellion.
1t is unfortunate for the veracity of the
telegraph, that none of the above statements
have been confirmed Although several days
have elapsed since the announcements, and
later news has come TO hand, there is no
verifcation Of the evacuation Of Charleston,
Mobile or Richmond, or the capture of
Augusta.
The truth Of the war news seems TO be,
that Sherman's army has been making pro.
gress in South Carolina-hs main force
having reached and occupied Columbia, the
capital OF the State, while the cavalry, under
fitzpatrick has demonstrated toward Au,
gusta, situated upon the eastern boundary
Of Georgia. There is no evidence ,ha, any
Of Sherman's army is near Charleston, or
that it is his objective point. The Federal
troops operating in that vicinity are under
General Foster, and not being in sufficient
force to carry the city heretofore. it does
not seem probable that the placing of Gen
Sherman's army at Columbia, distant north.
west one hundred and fifty miles, would
cause it to fall now without struggle.
A the news from Sherman comes through
rebel sources, as he seems to have cut loose
from communication with Savannah, and
started with his army through the interior
OF South Carolina. His object can only be
surmised, but from the strong Federal force
operating against Wilmington. and the pro-
babity of its early capture, it would seem
that grand concentration of armies is to
be made in that State, with the view to cause
the abandonment Of Richmond by seriously
threatening Lees communications with the
South and Southwest.
1t is thought that Sherman is aiming for
| Florence, 10 northeastern South Carolina,
The center of an important railroad system,
and point within supporting distance Of
the armies operating against Wilmington.
Beauregard is in command of the forces
confronting Sherman, but does not seem yet
prepared for battle, as he has continued to
retire before him.
The situation" in the Carolinas, is now
the most interesting of any part Of the
military field, and promises to soon develop
into an important and warmly contested
spring campaign.
There has been fight lately before Rich
mond, and Grant is said to have extended
his lines several miles, in the direction Of the
South Side Railroad. The only account of
losses given is by the Richmond papers,
who claim that 1000 Federal soldiers we're
killed, wounded and taken prisoners.
In the West there is no military activity.
Hoods army, now said to be commanded by
General Dick Taylor is reported at Cornth,
Mississippi, recognizing, General Thoma,
occupies the north bank Of the Tennessee.
From the west of the Mississippi there is
nothing.
Congress has passed a bill, which the
President has signe TO establish steam
ship line between San Francisco and China
A bill has passed the House 10 tax the
issues Of the National Banks ten per cent.
Another bill to levy National tax of one
half of one per cent on all sales has been
defeated.
The amendment to the Constitution abol
ishing slavery in all the States, has passed
the House BY the requisite two thirds vote
and has already been ratified by the Legis
la,ures of several States
An extra session of the q. S. Senate has
been called to meet at noon on the 4th oi
March. 1t is not known what Cabinent
changes may be made The President has
offered the treasury TO Senator Morgan Of
New York. If he accepts i! is considered
that Seward will retire, and be sent as Minis
ter to England.
SUDDEN DEArH.-Mr. Reddick, an old
resident Of Todds Valley, and we'll known to
many citizens of the county as peder in
fruits, vegetables, etc, dropped dead, of heart
disease, in the street at New Castle Station
on Thursday.
lie was about fifty FIVE years Of age wild
over, and leaves seyera! children, who ar.
living in the county. His remains were
taken TO Todd's Valley for interment.
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