Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-01-05
A ROW AMONG REBEL PAPERS.
Yesterday Evenings Edition
sOUFHEsN NEWS.

INV NNhA>1 VesA' 4"
The Worlds Beaufort, South Carolina,
correspondent of the 2sth says: Prepara.
tions are being made in Sherman's army to
resume the offensive. The enemy evident
ly expect an attack on Charleston and
Branchville. Reports say Charleston is
being surrounded by formidable earth
works.
A portion of Dahlgren's feet is en-
gagged in removing the distractions from
the Savannah river, some of which are
very formidable. A spacious channel has
been made for vessels plying between Hill
ton Head and Savannah.
Fosters armyis still at Broad river land
ing, covering the Charleston and Savsn-
nah railroad. 1t is said that Hsrdee's
army passed over that road to Charleston.
We have many visitors and citizens from
Savannah, who speak well of Sherman's
rule.
General Geary has issued orders dividing
Savannah into two military districts, pro-
tecting public and private property, regis
terirg persons formerly in the rebel army,
concerning arrests, continuing the Fire
Department, Water and Gas Works, arrest
of struggling soldiers, transportation Of
persons within the rebel lines who want to
90, supply of destitute persons with food.
Gen. Sherman, in special field orders,
states that as Savannah is and will be held
as military post for future military uses,
tits 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 necessary priVil-
eges of large community.
The publication Of newspapers is limited
to two, the editors to be held to strict ac-
eeuntsbllity for libels, mischieEous matter
premature news, exaggerated statements
or any comments whatever on thA acts ni
the authorities.
The Savannah Republican, of the 29th,
contains the proceedings of public meet
ing, called by the Mayor and large mum.
ber of influential citizens, to take into con.
siderstion matters relating to the present
and future welfare of the city. Resolu.
tiens we're adopted, First-That we accept
tlIs position of a surrender or The city, amt
in the language of the President Of tht
United States, seek to have peace by lay.
ing down our arms and submitting to this
national authority under the Constitution
leaving all questions which remain to bC
adjusted by the peaceful means of legisls
tion, conference and votes.
| Seeoad-That laying aside all differences
and burying bygones, we will use our best
endeavors to bring back the prosperity
and commerce we once enjoyed.
THird-We do not put ourselves in thu
position of conquered city asking ternl
of conquerer, but claim tho immunitiel
and privileges contained in the proelsma
tion message of the President and all [ I,egis
lation in Congress, in reference TO a peOplt
situated as we are.
Fourth-That we ask the Governor t,
call convention of the people, to So,
whether they want the war continued.
Fifth-That it is the unanimous desir
of all present that General Geary be con
tinued as Military Commander ofthis post
and that for his urbanity and kindness, b,
is entitled to our thanks.
The Richmond Sentinel, JEFF. Davis
organ, of the 3lst ult. says: We are over
come; give US political alliance and asso
citation with England, France, Spain, o
any other, rather than subjugstion by th
Yankees. The Sentinel also says; TIL
peace propositions offered in the Mort
Carolina Legislature were defeated in tn
Senate by 19 to 21, under motion to tax
then from the table.
The storm through which Admiral POI
tiers feet roed in safety is said to be tn
most terrible that had occurred on th
coast for some years. The rebels regaT
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favor, SIS it gave them time for prepars
tion.
The movement to make Lee Generals
simo still continues.
Tho Augusta ConstitUtionaIist says
Atlanta was sacked by the Georgians a
ter Sherman left it.
Deserters from the rebel army hsv
taken possession of the North Carolin
mountains and expelled the rebel citizen
ard they defy the rebel authority.