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SAVANNAH DAILY HERALD VOLUME I.\ Jfo. 16* ) jpe ||ailg||entU> 16 PUELI^IIED EVERY EVENING, SUNDAYS EXCEPTED, ET W. MAJSON & 00. At 111 Bat Street, Satastn ah, Geoiuha. teems: Per Copy Five Cents. Per Hundred $3 50. Pear Year... $lO 00, ADY ERTIBI NO : A limited number of Advertisements will be re ceived at the rate of Twenty Cents per Line for fiiet insertion, aud Fifteen Cents per LiDe for each subsoquen insertion ; invariably in advance. Ad vertisements should be handed in before noon of each day. JOB PRINTING In every style, neatly and promptly done. (Correspond nice of the Savannah Daily Herald.} Oar FhiiadelpMu Letter. s Philadelphia, Jan. 17, ISSo. Dear Herald: To-day was ushered into existence with a strong north-wester, and snow commenced failing about 8 a. m., which promises an opportunity for a sleigh ride. That is an enjoyment we did not realize this winter at Hilton Head, S. G-, and I assure you that sit ting behind a 2.40 nag, with merry sleigh-bells tinkling in your ears at every bound, is no mythical pleasure. The gold market here is Ory unset tled. On Monday tne market opened strong at 2.21, but later in the day re ports of further demonstrations against Wilmington decreased the a 3 per cent. At 9r. :»r. it was sold for 257 34. The news ol the fall of Fort Fisher arrived to-day, and a further de cline iu gold Is tire result. Meetings are being held in the various wards in this city to take steps to fill their various quotas by volunteering. The most liberal bounties are offered for volunteers and substitutes, and it seems likely that a recourse to the wheel will not be necessary. ‘ Have you struck ile?” That is the question. Judging from the signs and advertisements that meet the eye at every turn, one is constrained to believe that oil has been generally struck by our population. The subject is a greasy one, but as large dividends are the re sult, no one will object to bearing a little about the matter occasionally. There are many bogus companies, or at least companies that will never “strike ile” to any great extent, and before your monied men invest in that commodity they had better be sure that there is enough (after the directors take their proportion out) loft to pay an occasional small dividend. General Haucock was introduced on Monday to the Senate at Harrisburg and wan welcomed by the ißpeaker. The General gave the particulars of the oigaoixation, and explained the objects of his new corps- He was listened to with great attention, and at the conclu sion his hand was shaken by all the Sen ators present. It la my painful duty to announce the death of William Henry Fry. Hia death occurred at Santa Cruz, W. L, Dec. 21st 1&&. He was a native of this city; re aided several years in Europe, during which time he was correspondent of the Philadelphia Ledger and New York Tri bune. He was afterwards one of the editors of the latter journal, with which he was connected until the time of his SAVANNAH, GA., SATURDAY EVENING, JAN. 28, 1865. death. He possessed, in addition to his j merits as a writer, extraordinary musi- j cal genius, which manifested itself in numerous dramatic and religious works. He had the moral courage to support that which he thought was right, and as au orator he certainly had always elo quence and argument on his side of the question. The following additional subscriptions have been made to the fund in aid of the Savannah BLlferers since my last: Philadelphia Board P.S.Petereon & Cos. 100 of Brokers, SSOO Johu Baird, * 60 John T. Lewis & Jat>. Criseey, 50 Bros., 500 Stewart & Peterson, 50 A. D. Jessup, 250GansLeberman &Cos. 80 Jas. Kent, Santee Brooks, Bros. & Cos., 50 & Cos., 200 Mellor.Baines & Cos. 50 Stephen Colwell, 11>0 Savery & Cos., 50 C.Stew’rtWurtz-M.D 100 Conrad & Walter, 50 Jas.C Hand ACo , 100 Arnold, Nusbamn E. A. Souder A Cos., 100 & Cos., 50 John Mason & Cos., 100 E. R. Cope, 50 C. P. Bayard, 100 John Street & Cos., 50 Charles M. Shoot, 10C C. Garrettsou, 50 Bloomfield H,Moore 100 Theodore Megargee, 50 Cash, 100 E. L. Levir, 50 Henry D. Moore, lOOjChaa. H. Keene; 50 Noble, Caldwell & S. U. Thomas, 50 Cos„ 100 D. Scull, jr., & Bro., 100 C. F. Norton, 100 Vance & Landis, 100 Cooper & Graff, 100 Edward Hale & Cos., 50 Geo. Henderson, jr., 100 and others*. 431 Gaw,Bacon & Cos., 100 At a meeting, held on the 10th inst,, by the Cora Exchange, it was stated that many refused to subscribe on ac count of rebei atrocities committed upon our men when in rebel prisons. Mr. A. G. Catiell made a brief address, stating that he was in favor of doing good to our enemies. He would meet out the severest punishment to all found in arms against the government, and exhibit the greatest leniency to those who submit to its authority. Mr. S. J. Christian invited those pres ent to subscribe, in a neat speech. The sum already subscribed reaches $27,000, and, as I predieted, it will reach $30,000. The Lessee of the Vestva!la-Lund Theatre, (German) has given a benefit to the people of Savannah. His example will probable be followed by our mana gers in due time. More anon. MeK. LATEST FOREIGN NEWS. {Discussion of American topics by the English Tress. Tne English papers received by the Inman Steamer City of Baltimore, from Queenstown, on the sth, contain some interestingartic.es on American topics- We give some of the extracts GEN. DIX'S ORDER. ♦ The news that President Lincoln has disapproved of Gen. Dix’s order for the pursuit of the marauders into Canada was received in England with very gen eral satisfaction, and the President is complimented by the press for his prompt action in the matter, although it is generally asserted that nothing less could have been expected. DECLINE IN THE RKBML LOAN. The war news was read with great In terest, and caused a further depression in the Confederate loan—which was sold as low as 52, a decline of nearly lo per cent within a week. SHERMAN® ALAfiCiL The London Times says the skill and daring of Gen. Sherman s march has been rewarded with a brilliant success, as it docs not believe Savannah can hold out long; and as regards Thomas’ successes in Tennessee it says the result of these operations must he to raise the spirits oi the Federate, to confirm them injtheir belief that throughout the South they have no enemy capable of opposing their chief armies. THE COTTON QUESTION. The City Article of the Times has some remarks on the cotton question, in which it shows that instead of being, as was feared, a great disturber, cotton has been a most important regulator, and there-is reason to anticipate that in ISGS it may again exorcise a salutary influ ence since its uncertainties will be such as to keep all persons on their guard.— The article proceeds as follows: —“With regard to America, all we can hope is that she will attend to her own quarrel and allow us to go our way in the sim ple and unostentatious task of promo ting the peaceful interchanges of the world. Commercially she has ceased to be of paramount importance and, for the present, all her fiscal aims are still fur ther to contract her influence in this re spect ; but we shall, nevertheless, hail the first symptom that promises a renew al of tbe days when the intercourse of the two countries was the pride and pro fit of each.” TUB ST. ALBANS' RAIDERS. lii a speech at Oxford. Mr. Cardwell, the Secretary of the State for the Colo nies, briefly referred to the case of the St. Albans raiders. He said that no men were more sensible than the Governor General of Canada and his advisers of that which was due to the honor of the British Crown and to the “inviolate neu trality'’ of British territory ; and it was certain that “if the present law in Cana da was adequate, they would carry it into execution with promptitude and vigor, and that if on the other hand, the present law was found inadequate, It would not long be suffered to remain so." Tne London Times of the 4th, in another article on the Cauadian difficul ty, is very much inclined to sympathize with the Federate, on account of the escape of persons, who, taking their de parture from the neutral territory of Canada, had inflicted outrages within the border of a friendly State. It main tains that the authorities of Montreal ought to have taken upon themselves the risk and the responsibility of detain ing the prisoners, even without legal warrant, for the very brief period which would have been required to obtain the requisite warrant, signed by the Governor General. It must be recollected, how ever, says the Times, that the Executive Government is not responsible for the miscarriage of a iudge, and, whatever fault may be found, ultimately, to attach to the colonial authorities, the people and Government of this country had no power iu the matter and have no other wish than that the provisions of the Ex tradition Treaty shall be carried out with the utmost fairness and fullness. THH NEGRO RESERVES. The New York correspondent of the Times thinks that the recent events will cause the South to bring out their ne groe reserves. CONCtKEHH. Eccgiskftkm Interesting to tbe Army. The following are extracts from the proceedings of the House of Represen tivea on the 20th: Mr. Schenck, of Ohio, from the Mili tary Committee, reported back the Senate joint resolution tendering the thanks of Congress to Brevet Majoi General Terry , and the officers *tid men under his com- j maud. The resolution was passed unanimous ly. Mr. Garfield, of Ohio, from, the Mill tary Committee, reported a j<tint resolu- tion *hhat the thanks of Congress am* due and are hereby tendered to Major! General Thomas and the officers and men under his command, lor the skill and dauntless courage by which the rebel army was signally defeated and. driven from Tennessee ” JThe resolution was unanimously adopt er. Driggs, of Michigan, offered a preamble, setting forth thatr— Whereas, It is reported that G, M. Lane, ot Baltimore, received from H. A. Riste-y a permit to proceed to North Carolina and exchange pro visions with the rebels for cotton; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Committee on the Conduct of the War inquire into the facts and report to the Hoaee whether there is authority to give gh e the right to any one under license to furnish sap- Slies to the enemy, and if not to report snob a ill or resolution as ie neaesßaiy to bring th * guilty to justice, and protect the interests ol iLe Government in future, and take such ether acti.ru as may secure the object in view. Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, suggest ed an amendment that the inquiry tm made as to whether the allegation is true, which Mr. Driggs accepted, and the Dev olution was further amended so as to rl ferit to the Committee on Comtnerra, and in this form it was adopted. Mr. Schenck offered a resolution, which was agreed to, calling upon the Secretary of War to state what terms and with what understanding men were accepted from Ohio and other States in 1804, and received into the army for 100 days, and whether there exists any rea son why credits should not be given t > states and districts in proportion to the time of service. On motion of Mr. Noble, of Ohio, a resoution was passed, calling upon the Secretary of War to state why commu tation has not been refunded to men who were legally drafted, and requesting the Secretary to refund the same. Mr. Rice, of Massachusetts, from the Committee of Naval A flairs, reported back the Senate joint resolution of thanks to Rear Admiral Porter and the officers, seamen anti nn.rimes under his command, in the recent attuvrk ou Fort Fisher. The resolution was unanimously pass ed. The House passed the bill, as amended by the Senate, authorizing the advance of officers of the navy and marine corps for distinguished services, net exceeding thirty numbers iu rank. Promotions in Sherman's A icuy.—Tbt> following promotions have been publicly announced: Brig. Gen. Hazen to be Major Genual of Volunteers, Brig. Gens. Geary, Wil liams and Kilpatrick, to be Brevet Major Generals of Volunteers. The following Colonels to be Brevet Brigadier Gener als : Robin son,Goggesw ell and Ketchum, of the First Division, Twentieth Corps. Col Robinson was made full Brigadier: In the Second Division, Twentieth Corps Col. Jones was treated Brigadier Gener al, and Cols. Pardee and Banium were breveted for gallant conduct Col. Beckwith, A• A. C. and Chief Comuus s&ry on Gen Sherman's Staff, ateo breveted. Capt. Poe, Chief Engineer wes breveted Major for Knoxville, Lieu tenant Colonel for Atlanta, and Colonel for Savannah, all of which places were captured by operations based upon his skilful Tb® Wealth of Virginia YVoon lakds —ls the rebels vacate Virginia it will open up a vast area of timber lard, the wealth of which is almost inestima ble. A Norfolk correspondent savs; “I have known traets of woodland, with heavy pine timber upon it, to be sold for ten dollars per acre, when many of the trees were worth twenty-five dollars apiece. The influx of Northern popu lation is almoit beginning to settle in* and we may look lor this city to be the second in the sunny South before many years shall have parsed away*” J ' PRICE (Five Cents