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The Savannah Daily Herald. bt b. w. ju»os and co. SAVANN Al£ SATCRDAI', APRIL 22, IS*. AAOTHER MASS HEETISd. v ± grand Mass Meeting of the loyal citi zens of the United States in Savannah, to take fitting notice of the late appalling ca lamity which has befallen the nation in the death of its beloved head, Abraham Lin coln, willjae held in Johuson Square at 4 1.2 o’clock this afternoon, and will be addressed by several fine speakers who are here at this time. the great meeting this after koon. The mass meeting of the loyal citizens of the United States in Savannah, to be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock, to give adequate expression to the sentiments of the people ot this city in relation to the assassination of the President, promises to surpass anything of the kind ever seen in this city. A large stand has been erected in Johnson Square, which will be appropriately decked in mourning, and every preparation has been made whieh can give proper solemnity to the exercises. Several distinguished speakers will be pres ent, and will address the meeting. The fol lowing telegram was received yesterday from Gen. Littlefield, in response to an invitation to attend the meeting ; Hilton Head, S C., April 20, 1865. I will be with you on Saturday. Our country mourns a loss irreparable. He gave bis life that the nation might live. M. S’. Littlefield, General, U. S. A. Business men are requested to close their stores during the afternoon. The bells of the various Churches of the city will be toll ed, and minute guns will be fired from the Pontiac. It is hoped that every citizen will attend, that the whole country may be as sured of the profound and earnest feeling with which the city ot Savannah mourns the national loss. The following gentlemen will address the meeting: Gen. M. S. Littlefield,Gen. Washburn,Hon. C. P. Leslie, Rev. S. W. Magill, A. W. Stone, Esq., of Atlanta, Ga., and Hon. A. B. Marvin. The clergymen of the city are invited to attend. Seats will be furnished them upon the stand. Benefit of Mr.,A. H. Davenport. —This most admirable actor, thorough artist, and unmistakable good fellow, at last presents his name for his first Benefit in the city of Savannah, and he appoints the time for Tuesday evening next. The play selected, is “Romeo and Juliet,” and Miss Florence La Fond as the “Juliet” of the evening,, can scarcely fail to inspire her “Romeo” to his best, bis very best efforts. That the house will be crowded, is a fore gone conclusion. We shall refer to the sub ject again ere the Benefit Night. Accident to the Steamer U. S. Grant.— The steamer U. S. Grant, Capt. Dobbs, had in tow the bark Sieillian, when the bark grounded on the wrecks—in endeavoring to get the bark off, the towing hawser became entangled in the propeller of the Grant, dis abling her. The Grant had many passengers on board for Hilton Head, who were brought back-,, the city by the steamer Einelie, and also the Grant. Gold. trvr e{ jy which has darkened the nation caused giq j 0 advance suddenly „ V* descend ed, and closed on the 15th, at 156 r U7 - / Acknowledgment. —VVe are \debted to Capt. Janies Bent for continued i'avC?- y ** • N Our Generai.!*. It is a lemarkablo fact tliat we have developed more generals of first class military talent in our four-year ar than Europe has produced in any twenty years of her military history. This fact is the more extraordinary when we consider that most of these men were taken from the civil walks of life. Many of them, it is true, ,itreen educated at our military academy at West Point, and held commissions in the regular army; but a lntge number of these had retired from the service before the war broke out, and adopted more profitable occu pations. The regular army four years ago Was a very small nucleus— amounting, in a 1 branches of the service, to an average num ber of fourteen thousand men—out of which to form the brilliant catalogue of great sol diers which now occupies the muster roll Another curious fact is also worthy of notice, and that is the most prominent of our generals are descendants of those races who inhabit the British islands—the Celtic, Gae lic, Cymric and Saxon races. Grant, the Gael, is of Scotch descent; Sheridan, the Celt, was bom of Irish stock; Sherman, the Anglo- Saxon, comes of an English family, and Thomas, one of the Cymric, springs from the ” eleh race. Few if any generals of the Teu tonic or modern Gallic race have made any conspicuous position in our armies. The descendants of the races referred to haw-'de yelopedkmre military talent in warti ‘ n Europe, not excepting the Irishmen Prince ?nTOS 0l f A £ Btr,a ’ and Marshals McMahon iwSofEwi? 6 “' l "’‘ ry 8 ““™ of “■« o' B An Insult to the American Fi.ag Prompt -I']L^E9ENTBI Me., April ll An official on the Grand Trunk Railroad, who tore a flag from the train yesterday was waited upon by an assemblage of citizens to day, and conducted througu the city in sol dier’s uniform, carrying the flag which he to insult, and being obliged to salute it. He was also obliged to make ius horse &nd finally the flag was nailed t 0 LATEST FROM THE INTERIOR. % * V Aiifif Until l)ate« to the 1 8 Hi iiist • CAPTURE OP COLURXSUft COZTC’XR.MXID. Taking of Montgomery, Ala., and Sumpterville, S. C. EIGHTY THOUSAND BALES OF COTTOK BURNED. Yesterday afternoon the Flag-of-Tntce Boat Emilie returned to this city from Sisters’ Ferry, to which point she had gone with a number of passengers. By her we received files of Augusta papers to the 18th incisive, for which we wish to express our thanks to Captain Baker, and also to the Officers of the boat. We give extracts from these journals, which, it will be seen, go to confirm the in telligence of the Union successes in Southern Georgia and South Carolina; which we print ed a day or two since, though at that time we had as a voucher but the word of a refu gee, and not a published account. (From the Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel, April 16.} THE EVACUATION OF RICHMOND. As time elapses, and peoples’ beads be comes cool, we are gradually arriving at something like truth regarding the extent of the late battle before Richmond. From a gentleman who was there during the fight and took part in the evacuation consequent therefrom, we obtain the following particu lars : It appears, according to our informant, that it bad been the settled determination of the Confederate Government to remain in Richmond until ejected lrorn it by force of arms Preparations looking to its possible capture bad however, been made by our authorities for some months past by the re moval of stores of various kinds—and in this they showed a wise foresight; but no mem ber of the Government or none of the citi zens any more expected the city to fall in this campaign than in any of the campaigns preceeding. Indeed, confidence in the safe ty of the capital was never more general among both army and people than but two days before its fall. The battle of Sunday, April 2, was a great battle—a bloody battle. Our troops were inferior by about one third to the enemy. The strong entrench ments, behind which they fought, were only carried by the Federala after five successive charges and the display of an almost despe rate valor. The Confederate losses consequent upon this disaster cannot be fully estimated, but it is stated that in killed, wounded and prisoners, it will foot up to twenty-five thou sand. In the hospitals of Richmond alone, there were about twelve thousand sick and wounded patients, who all fell into the hands of the enemy ; while it is stated by those en gaged in the fight, that when the works on our right were stormed and carried, the slaughter among our flanked, retreating battalions, was, for a time, terrible. Some seveuty guns were captured by the enemy iu the fight, and as many more were left by our troops —it being found impossible to re move them in time for a successful retreat. A number of stores of all kinds were burned or lett behind, though the loss in this parti cular is not so great as we would have ima gined, owing to the fact that the goverment had previously transported all surplus stores to Charlotte and other points, as a precau- tionary measure. Owing to the suddenness of the evacuation, and the consternation and confusion among all classes incident to the defeat of our hitherto invincible soldiers, many members of the government and offieers of the army and navy, remained behind in the city, and thus became prisoaers. Among those of the latter class are Rear Admiral Setnmes—cele brated for the action he fought with the U. 8. ship Kearsage—and the gallant Capt. Osear F. Johnston. The losses of the enemy, it is said, number about forty thousand. It would seem from all accounts that Gram had determined to take Richmond all no matter how many of his men were killed? Augusta, April 17. assaulted Columbus on Sun jnwth„l6that noon, and skirmished,,wu& oSJ * when they wf^LSvmecity. The of the enemy, supposed to number lour tjkmsand, advanced from Mont gomery, and Aestroyed the Montgomery and VVest Point railroads. Private property at Montgomery was res pected. All the cotton, Government stores manufactuiing establishments, railroads and boats were destroyed. Salisbury, N. C., was re-occupied by our troops on the 14th. The Yankees did not do much damage in the place. Telegraphic lines are open to-day, but nothing has been received north of that place. The Yankee raid destroyed the depot and some rolling stocks at Surapteryille, S. C No private property molested. The enemy then moved on Camden where a large amount of stock of the South Caro lina railroad had been accumulated. Gen. Lewis with his Kentucky brigade ov. rtook the enemy about Camden, and after a short, but spirited battle, Yankees were forced to raliVfct rapidly being driven in C'JBiUSion towards Georgetown. The Ken tuckians pursued with alacrity. Executive Department, > ~ . _ _ Macon, April 17. >' M:tj. Gen. G. YY. Smith— Sir : As it is reported that Columbus has fallen into the hands of the enemy, you will change the place of rendezvous of the Mili tia. All east of the Oconee will rendezvous at Augusta, and report to Brig. Gen. Fry, until further orders. All others at Macon. All aids de camp and the reserved militia over fifty years of age are required to see that these respoad with the least pbssible.de la/. Joseph E. Brown, Governor. Headquarters Ist Division, G. M.^ n , ~ Macon, April 17. > General Orders No. 2. In obedience to the above direction from hi» Excellency, the Governor, General Or ders No. 2 April sth, 1865, from these head quarters are hereby modified and changed as to the place of rendezvous of the Georgia Militia. All that portion of the Militia living east of the Oconee river will rendezvous immedi ately at Augusta, Georgia, and the ranking officers present will report to Brig. Gen. Fry. The remainder will report without delay at Macon. By order of Maj. Gen. G. W. Smith, Thos. Hardeeman, A. A. G From Columbus papers we cull the annex ed news in regard to the situation in Alaba ma: A large number of refugees have arrived in Columbus from Montgomery. Gen. Forrest, when last heard from was twelve miles from Selma. It was thought he would cross the river and pursue the Yan kees. The Yankee force is composed entirely of cavalry mounted iufantiy, with some artillery. Among the refugees who arrived in Co lumbus are Gov. Watts, and other officers of the State Government of Alabama. They are deeply chagrined at the capture of their capital & six thousand Yankees, but feel conscious that they did all in their power to prevent it. The Governor has proceeded to Enfaula. Ade-patch from Talladega, dated April 7tli, states that a division of Yankees from JElyton are at Montevalla; a portion of them are also at Shelby Springs. Scouts report a body of the enemy at Ashville, taking stock, &c. It is stated that there were about eighty thousand bales of cotton in Montgomery in the warehouses. This was buruen Tuesday evening. There was a large quantity of cot ton scattered through the streets; whether this was burned also is not known. If it was, a lage part of the city must also have sutlered a similar fate from its close proxim ity to combustible material. That portion of the city in the neighborhood of the different warehouses must have suffered, as it is hardly possible the buildings adjacent could pass unscathed. The last telegraphic despatch from Mont gomery was sent from that place at half-past live Tuesday evening. Montgomery waj evacuated iu great con fusion. Liquor was used freely. All com missary stores were distributed to the peo ple. It is feared that much private property has been destroyed. The Columbus Times speaks of the situa tion as follows : Thus is the great State of Alabama aban doned to the mercy of six or eight thousand Yankees, who have it iu their power to deso late the whole of the territory unopposed. It is certainly the milst disgraceful incident ot the war: Alabama will now reap the iruits ol' the policy of he! Legislature in refusing to the Governor the power, which he asked, of organizing her able-bodied population at home and compelling them to fight in de fense of the State. ! MESSAGE FB)M THE PRESIDENT. lAnyille, April 15, 1865. The President issued an address this morning to the people. He says that the General-in-Chief bund it necessary to make such movements ts troops as to uncover the capitol. It would be unwise to conceal the moral and material injury to our cause, re sulting from the oceupatiotTof-the capitol by the enemy, but it .s equally unwise and un worthy of us to alow our energies to falter, or our efforts to become relaxed, under re verses however ca.amitous. For many montls, the finest army of the Confederacy, under the cotmnaud of a leader, whe«q presence inspires equal confidence in the tjbops and the people, has been greatly trammelled by the necessity of keeping con stant over the approaches to the Capi tol, unf has been forced to forego more than one opportunity for promising enterprise. If * 9 Vor us, my countrymen, to showfiby our beaming under reverses how wretched has been'he self-delusion of those who have deemed us'ess able to endure misfortune with fortitude tltm to encounter danger with courage. We have now entered upon anew phase . struggle. Relieved from the neces sity of guarding particular places, our army will be tree to move from point to point and defeat tht enemy in detail far from his base. Let us but will it, and w r e are free. Ani mated by that confidence in your spirit and fortitude which never yet failed me, I an nounce to yju, fellow-countrymen, that it is ray purpose to maintain your'oause with my whole heart and soul; that I will never con sent to abanlon to the enemy one fool of the soil of any one ot the States of the Confed eracy. That noblt State wh<v. '* has beor, er Kt®**‘* 00 “ j9e ancieut renown t - vfsedby her still more glorious recent history; wfose b&om has been bared to receive tie train shocks of this war; whose sons ind daughters have exhibited heroism so subMte as to render her illustri- ous in all comint time; that Virginia, with the help ot the ieople, by the blessing of Providence, shallbe still defended, and no peace ever made j ith the infamous invaders of her homes by he sacrifice of any of her right territory. If by superioritvpf numbers we shall ever be compelled to withdraw from her lines, or those of any other border State, again and again shall we ream until the baffled and exhausted enemy shill abandon in despair his endless and mpossible task of making slaves of people rtffilved to be free. Let us, then, notuespond, my countrvmen. Kelymg on the nefer-parting mercy and pro tection of our Gojl let us meet the foe with fresh defiance, wmi unconquered and uncon querable hearts. I Jefferson Davis. SECRETARY SEWARD OUT OF HANGER. The Assassin Saves His Life. Wasiington, April 16—12 m Ihe burgeon General has just returned vr* ID j 6 ,£ ’ ecretar J of State, aud reports that Mr. Seward has not been so well any time since be was tnrown out of the car.-iage as he is to-day. It ,s tho.ight that Frederick Sevard is somewhat better, although surgeons a re un willing to promise any nope of final recov ery. He has been so far restored tc con sciousness as to recogiise those about him; but it is not desirable 10 restore consciotsne-s entitely with too much rapidity, for bar of producing congestion. 1 Another despatch fiom Mr. Clarence Sew ard, received in this ciy yesterday afternoon, stated that the condititm of Secretary Seward had improved since mining, nnd hopes were entertained of his recovery.—Ed. New York Herald. [From our Extra of yesterday a/temoon.] GLORIOUS NEWS PEACH 9AWNZNO. ANOTHER REBEL ARMY CAP TURED. Surrender of Gen. Joe Johnston and His Army. News Direct from Sherman’s Headquarters. Official Despatch from Headquar ters Department of the South. General Gillmore Ordered to Make Dispo sitions Looking to Permanent Peace ! Salute of One Hundred dune Ordered Here. BT U. S. MILITARY TELEOBAPH FROM HILTON BEAD. Hilton Heap, S. C., ) April 21st, 1865.) To Major General Grover : Lieut. James, of my staff, has just arrived here from North Carolina. He brings reliable information that the Confederate General Joe Johnston's army has surrendered to Major-General Sherman. I am ordered by Maj. General Sherman to make dispositions looking to permanent peace. Fire a salute of one hundred guns at noon to-day in honor of the success. Q. A. Glllmore, Major General. / [The above dispatch was received at Fort Pulaski, at 11 a. m., but was delayed by an interruption in the line.] THE INAUGURATION OF AN DREW JOHNSON. Ills Inaugural Address. On the morning of the 15th Attorney Gen eral Speed waited upon Vice President John son aud officially informed him of the de cease of President Lincoln. The iuauguration_took place on the same morning at Mr. Johnson’s room at the Kirk wood House ; the oath was administered by Chief Justice Chase. the PRESIDENT’S INAUOCBAL ADDBESS. After receiving the oath and being declared President of the United States, Mr. Johnson remarked : ‘Gentlemen,! must be permitted to say that I have been almost overwhelmed by the an nouncement of the sad event which has so recently occured. I feel incompetent to perform duties so important and re sponsible as those which have been so unexpectedly thrown upon me. As to an indication of any policy which may be pursued by me in the administration of the government, I have to say that that must be left for development as the adminis tration progresses. The message or declara tion! ul st be made by the acts as they transpire The only assurance that I can now give of the future is reference to the past. The course which I have taken in the past in connection with this rebellion must be regarded as a guarantee ot the future. My past public life, which has been long and laborious, has been founded, as I in good conscience believe, upon a great principle of right, which lies at the basis ol all things. The best energies of my life have been spent in endeavoring to es tablish and perpetuate the principles of free government; and I believe that the govern ment in passing through its present perils will settle down upon principles consort with popular rights more oennanqy,, R nd en ding toSJMRtStefcT I must be permitted t<? say, if I understand the feelings of my own heart, that I have long lahored/o amelioiftte and elevate the condition of the great mass of the American people. Toil and an hjnest advocacy of the great principles of ffee government have been my lot. The duties have been mine— the consequences are God’s. This has been the foundation of my political creed. I feel that in the end the govanment will jtriumph, and that these great principles will be per manently established. Iu conclusion, gentle men, let me say that I'want your encourage ment and countenance. I shall ask and rely upon you and others in carrying the govern ment through its present perils. I leel, in making this request, that it will be heartily responded to ky you and all other patriots and lovers of the rights and interests of a free people.” At the conclusion of the above leni&ikt*, a few minntes were devoted to congratula tion. All were deeply impressed with the solemnity of the occasion, and the recent stid occurrence that caused the necessity for the speedy inauguration of the President was gravely discussed. Mr. Johnston is in fine health, and has an earnest sense of the important trust that has been confided to him. A special meeting ot the Cabinet was held at the Treasury Department at ten o’clock mis morning. SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY. The Ilstb Annual Meeting of the Union Society will be held, at the Exchange Long Room, on Tuesday, the 9fith inat., at 11 a. m, that being the appointed day, as provided by the By-Law when the Anniversary falls on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. The Meeting on this occasion will be exclusively for the election of Officers and payment of dues. Ac. JOHN M. COOPER, a P- 2 4 President Union Society. JpUNERAL INVITATION. ~ The friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard W. Adams are respectfully Invited to attend the funeral of their third Son, THOMAS NEWELL, from their residence, corner of Congress and Abercorn atreeta, This Morning, at ten o'clock ap22 HOVKI. arrivals. PORT ROYAL HOTEL, (HILTON HEAD,} APRIL 20 M» Femander and 2 children, Savannah Mrs O Patterson, .. Mrs C E Ferry and child, , J E Poole, .. S Wellington, , J Cohen, ~ JC Maker. J B Patten, J S Breedens ~ F W Weppler and wife, „ Mrs A Burk, ~ Lt H W Shilden, 86th Mass Vols. CaplßT Brown, Hilton Head. Mrs Ravel and 2 children, Charleston. Mrs Moore and child, «. Miss Oannon, « D A Stephens. J O Tate and wife, •* H H Hall, W McLaughlin, „ Capt R H L Jewett, 64th Mass Vols. Lt W Earl, Hilton Head. W J Yates; Bth N Y Cav. C Chamberlin, N Y. G Burger, “ J Healy, D H Rice, T F Washburn, “ P Fitsgibbons, Conn. W Joy, Mich, G W Hosmer, Buffalo. H M Webster, Penn. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE PORT OF SAVANNAH, GA, APRIL 21. Arrived—U S Flag of Truce steamer Emilie, Bender Sister-s Ferry : steamer Sylph, French, Hilton Head ■ schr Ora Moneta, Feather, Hilton Head. Cleared—bark Slcillian, Sparrow, Hilton Head. QODEY’S LADIES’ BOOK ’ FOB APRIL AND MAY. large Assortment of photographs. JCBK BIOEIVED AT SCHREINER'S BOOK AND MUSIC STORE. ap2o 3 jyjASONIC RING LOST. “ The finder will confer a great favor and receive a suitable reward by returning it to the Savannah Daly Herald Office. ts ap2o ' (Official.) WAR DEPARTMENT, Adjutant General's Offiof. Washington, Feb. 6, IStt. SPECIAL OSDEr.S,) No. 60. / [EXTBAOT.] Par. 60. The Hospital steamer Cosmopolitan will be turned over to the Medical Deoartment, and placed under theimmedlate control of the Medical Director, Department of the South, at Hilton Head, S. C. ***••*« By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND n P°* Assistant Adjutant General. S. SANITARY COMMISSION, Corner of Congress aud Whitaker Streets, Savan nah, Ga. At the place mentioned we have opened store-rooms and Relief office, where we will be glad to render any service in our power to the soldiers and sailors of the Army and Navy. Sergeons in charge of Hospitals will please send in their requisitions for stores. J. C. HOBLIT, jan 21—ts Agent U. S. S. C. [Official.] OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR, Department or the South. _ „ Hilton Head, S. C., Feb. 20,1866 Circular,) No. 3. / Hereafter Medical Officer? In charge of U. S. A General Hospitals in this Department will observe par ticularly the provisions of General Orders, No. 212, A. G. 0., W. D., series 1863, respecting the preparation of ‘•lnvalid Roll." All men who are able to handle a musket and make short marches will be recommended for the Ist Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps. MEREDITH CLYMER, Medical Director, a P B2 Department of the South. (Official.) ‘ TJEADQUARTERB DISTRICT OF SAVANNAH, -LA Savannah. Ga., April 21st, 1866 General Order,) No. 10. ( In accordance with instructions received from Head quarters. Department of the South, all disloyal per aons within this District will hereafter be deprived of the privileges of the United States Mails, and to (tolly carry ont this order, the following regulations are hereby established, and will be strictly adhered to; Letters, packages and other mall matter will be de livered only to those to whom thsy No Whltf dlViliah wifi' be permitted to take a letter Vrom the Post Office, unless they present a certificate stating that he or she has subscribed to the amnesty oath Os allegiance, as published in the President’s Proclamation of Dec. 8,1663; if an alien, a certificate from the proper Consul, will be required to the effect that he or she has not violated his or her neutrality during the rebellion. Persons entitled to the privileges of the malls are strictly prohibited from recei ring under cover of their address any mall matter Intended for persons disloyal to the government. Should each be received inadver tently, it will be at once turned over to the Provost Marshal of the District to be disposed of in accordance with Buch Instructions as may be Issued from time to time from these Headquarters. By command of Brevet Major General GROVER. Oliver Mathews, A, A. G. ap22 (Official.) WAR DEPARTMENT, Adjutant Genebal's Office, _ Washington, Feb. 8, 1805. General Obdkrs,! No. 18. / Hospital transports and hospital boats, after being properly assigned as such, will be exclusively under the control of the Medical Department, and will not be diverted from their special purposes by orders of local or department commanders, or of officers of othe* departments. By order of the Secretary of War: E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant General. (Official.) /-\FFICE OP THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR, Depabtment of the South, * Hilton Head, S. C., April 3,18'J5. Cibcui.ajl) No. 10. ; The following War Department Order, No. 80, Se ries 1863, la respectfully lurnished for the Information and guidance of Chief Medical Officers of Districts In this Department. No Regimental Medical Officers will be detached from duty with their Regiments, ex cept “temporarily In cases of necessity, or where the Surgeon and two Assistant burgeons are present, pitaTd'uty tlle m ®y he detached for hos- Where a Regimental Medical officer Is performing the duty of Post Surgeon, it should be In addition to his Regimental duties. Wab Defabtment, Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, March 31, 1803, General Obdebs,) No. 80. / It Is hereby ordered that all Surgeons and Assistant Surgeons belonging to regiments, who are absent on any other than regimental duty, shall without delay rejoin their regiments. Medical Officers of regiments will not hereafter be detached upon other service, ex cept temporarily In cases of necessity, or where the Surgeon and two Assistant Surgeons are present, when one of the Assistants may be detached to hospital duty. By order of the Secretary of War. • K. D. TOWNSEND. Assistant AdjutantUvneral. MEREDITH CL I WES, „ Medical Director, aj>2l Department of the Soatb.