The New York herald., 1865-03-16
Mr.. Thomas M. Cooks Despatch.

army preparatory 70 another march nOrthWard
Mr.. Thomas M. Cooks Despatch.
WILMINGTON, March H. 1865.
Sherman is At Fayetteville, eighty miles from this
place by land and ono hundred twenty miles by the
Cape Fear river To-day his courers reached this city,
announcing his arrival at Laurel Hl Richmond county,
northwest from this place. on Wednesday evening, tho
9th inst On Thursday, when the couriers ef his troops
we're ns9viso on and Sherman's intention 70 havs
been in Fayetteville either last night this morning
sHERhAN's SCOUTS.
The couriers bring this pleasing intelligence
other official dispatches from the General George
Qumby and Miron J. Amick, the same members Of the
fraternity Of scouts OF the Army Of Tennessee who CON-
municated with Foster the Ogeechee In the Georgia
march
There good turnpike road leading from Laurel Hill
direct Fayetteville The distance s not far from forty
miles Fayetteville s the Cape Fear river, which 70
navgahle TO point from hero for boats Of light
draft. Tho gunboat Eolus started 70 60 sp there
few days snce but finding tho Chckamauga sunk in tho
channel about forty miles above here, compelled 70
Boats have started up day prepared 70
the obstruction and Ou proceed 70 Fhyet collie 70 ecA
more diyez c,nsmwnicaffon.
SHERMAN xEEr wrrH orrcs7sor.
General Sherman has met with serious Opposition
his march at any point has he fought any battle
Since leaving Columbia he has had small company oe
rebel cavalry General N c. Baters) on ms rear Dik
Taylor has stour Aisse rebel reports contrary
Notwithstanding
snERhAss THE GREAT frDEE
Sherman crossed tho Great Pedco river At Cheraw
Saturday, the 4th inst. The town or Cheraw, the
south bank Of the river intrenoslcd feeble
tempt made at defence But Sherman's cavalry dashed
In run, giving the rebels time 10 FORM and put
them to gnominIous rout In their fight they len
following day, when Sherman moved out he picked up
four guns, abandoned on tho north bank Of the
stream.
The rebels seem now 10 have abandoned all opposition
TO his march. They content themselves with keeping
few mounted trotting along in front, to notify
them OF his approach.
The command is in most excellent health and spirits
They have lived quite as sumptuousy the Georgia
march Al first quarter rations OF meat and other
provisions issued but the abundance found IN Me
country rendered tbs unnecessary, and only
coffee and ngdr issued Everything else 10 fur
nished by the foragng parties and the live we'll
sEST aIERnAr.
Doubtless within week Sherman will have established
base the coast In this State, and then detailed
and satisfactory particulars Of bis march be obtained
At present this town is filled with correspondents walt
ing 10 get TO the famous Army Of the Tennessee
communication sont TO Sherman 10 day by courier
who out with escort composed Of q regiment of
cavalry. No civilians allowed TO accompany The
escort This rendered necessary because OF
the strong parties OF rebel and gucras hanging
about the approaches this place. into Of which the
courers from Sherman running, and TO avoid
which they driven thirty forty miles . wide
dctour. 3
These courers represent the people dwelling along the
route they travelled strongly favorng the unon and
anxious for the appearance OF The national army They
consider the rebel gonc up" and deprccatc any
further crusion Of blood The same sentiment prevails
very largely among citizens OF this plac and pub
lie meeting has been called by the Mayor Of wnington
for Tuesday night 70 give expression 70 this fer
mcnt
General schonold IL may not now be coniraband 10
state went TO Tewbcm several days since and Is now
leading the column advancing from that point The do
parental headquarters yet here Lieutenant Colonel
Campbell Adju,ant General; Brigadscr General Dodge
Chief Quartermaster and other heads Of departments
naming here.
AYynRs WILMINGTON
General Terry has command Of all foroes 10 this
vicinity II thought they will lie here idle geas
while longer though what they 70 do II IA Beyond my
province or ability 10 say.
Everything Is quiet In the immediate vicinity OF WI
mnston and ybe people all willingly voluntarily ard
gladly taking the oath Of allegiance 70 tbc unhea s"fs
They express much anxiety fer tho roopening d the por
and IN. restoration OF peaceful times and the commerce
in which they prospered IN former years
Colonel Hca,on Treasury Agent for North Carolina ~
b. Arranging the business that may bc pcrmod o te
transacted here and ~ bceeigco With applications from
o,d bosness houses for sson 10 resume business
lie has Issued circular stating that at present he u
permit but limited number Of trade stores sutteient
o,lv 10 suppl, the necessary wsuu Of tho community
The Newbern Despatch.
EgwsERS, N. O., March 12-l
General sherman has opened communication With WI
mlnpton from Fayetteville lie sends word that he 70