The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-02-25
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in0tON 0peClal SHyS lne louES OF SOUle I'LL
or0t,s persons that Lee will be able t(
throw himself on Sherman and by uniting
with E3eaure2ard be able to check the al
vance of that General, are not shared "
either the Government Or sensible men
here. These persons forget that Grant ano
his army will have something to say on
that subject. Lee is closely observed by
Gran; on every point, and the first int!ma'
ton be gives Of an intention to withdraw
from Richmond, will be the signal for Z
light spring by Grant. Gen. Grant ls per.
factly cognizant Of every move on the par
Of his adversary by the deserters from
Lees lines, who. arrive at the rate Of 10t
per day.
A distinguished military man to-day
pointed out that the present situation o.
Lee is precisely analogous to that of Napo
leon in lol4, when France was invaded by
the allies. Notwithstanding that he Law.
ished all the resources OF his incompatible
genius to resist the advance, he waspushed
and pressed upon by converting forces Of
his opponents, and was finally compelled
to capitulate in his capital. The indications
are that Sherman is pushing his triumph.
ant columns straight on Raleigh, which be
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 are the only twopoints remain
ing of the numerous important eeapcrts
formerly under rebel rule. Both are
doomed to fall. II they are not already N
our possession. The principal expedition
asy forces are directed against both points.
The Worlds Washington special says
Gov. Morgan, in reply TO solicitation from
influential friends 20 accept the position OF
Secretary Of the Treasury, yesterday per-
emptorily declined it, thus finally settling
all doubts ia the matter 80 far - he - con-
cernsd.
New England IL still opposing the pres
sure from the West In favor Of Mr.. McCul-
Tough.
There have been rumors al day OF the
evacuation Of WILMINGTON, but there are
no positive facts about 1t. At late hour
tonight It il, however, known that lmme-
diately after tho fall OF Fort Fisher It was
partially evacuated, and It Ii believed the
entire force in that vicinity viii st once
Join Beauregaxd and endeavor to check
Sherman. Il it was not evacuated on Sum
day 1t will be invested before the week Is
out.
A high Official to-day expressed the opia-
ion that Lee cannot remain thirty days
more at Richmond. He must attack Grant
and rise the seigs, or fall back TO Lynch
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