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The Savannah Dally Herald.
Er S. W. MASON AND CO.
SAVANNAH. SATURDAY. APRIL ljg
THE NEWS.
The stirring news which we published In
our extra of yesterday afternoon, and which
appears in our columns again this morning
with many addition aland interesting details,
is of great significance. A column of car-,
airy comparatively small in numbers,cuts it
self loose from the main Federal army and ite
■ base of supplies,and plunges into the remote
and hitheito unvisited interior regions of can
|ral Alabama, and Western Georgia. Aiming
boldly for the principal cities,—the centres
of population, the depots of supplies, and
the sites of the great Government workshops,
they push rapidly forward, without meeting
any serious resistance, and without suffer*
Lag even a temporary check.
One village after another is swept through
by the resistless cavalry, until the column
reaches the important town of Selma. Some
show of defence is here made by the militia,
but a brief engagement clears the way, and
Wilson’s men literally ride over the breast
works and through the town. Powder*
Works, arsenal and naval foundry are des
troyed, and the column continues on its way.
The Alabama river is crossed by a pontoon
bridge, and Montgomery falls without a
blow, the Rebel authorities • putting large
quantities of cotton and railroad property to
the torch. Columbus is next reached, and
here the Confederates are at last encounter
ed in force, entrenched and protected by
heavy field works. An assault carries the
place however, and twelve hundred prison
ers and immense quantities of ordnance
stofts, cotton, and railroad rolllng-Btock,
fa 1 into the hands of the national force.
Paasftg here only long enough to destroy
the captured public property, Wilson dashes
on once more.uow through Georgia. Macon
surrenders without wailing to be assaulted.
At least five general officers are captured, to
gether with sixteen hundred men.
Thus did Wilson sweep through the in
terior of Confederate States, and
inflict incalcinfcle damage, while encounter
ing momentary resistance at a few
points, suffering losses most disproportionate
to the distance traveled and the work accom
plished.
The surrender of the Army of Northern
Virginia, and Abe approaching and inevit
able capture of Johnston's army, have set
tled ttfe question of offensive operations on a
large scale by rebel armies in the field.—
Wilson's expedition through Alabama and
Georgia has demonstrated that the Confed
eracy is unable even to preserve Its owu in
terior, to piotect its most vital points from
invasion. Its granaries, its workshops, its
repositories ot stdres and ammunition, are
shown to be at the mercy of the overpower
fog national armies. Tuis revelation lays
bare at last the utter weakness and hopeless
ness of the Rebellion. When Richmond foil,
its strength was said to live still in the armies
of Lee and Johnston. After Lee's army was
'placed /tort du combat, and Johnston s was
sure to be captured or destroyed, the hopes
of the Confederacy were centred around the
strongholds of the impenetrable interior; but
the perfect success Os Wilson’s expedition
demonstrates tbit the Federal cavalry can
pass through and through it, destroying all
that is formidable and sweeping off, all that
is worth carrying away.
[arbivu direct from sew York.
Last night ttye schooner Israel L. Snow,
Capt. Savage, with freight for Savannah,
arrived here, having cleared from New
York directly for this port, on permits from
Washington and the military authorities in
this Department
This, we believe, is the first arrival of a
vessel, on a strictly commercial voyage, di
rectly from New York, since the spring of
1861.
The Snow belongs to the line of Messrs. 1
Bixby & Cos., 371 Washington street and 66 1
Greenwich street, New York City. They!
commenced running their line to Hilton l
Bead three years ago, and have kept it up |
without Interruption, to the great conveni
ence of merchants and others there. It has |
been tha only regular hue running from
from New York to Hilton Head. Messrs.
Bixby & Cos. now propose to extend the line
to Savannah ' and Charleston. The brig
Mary Cobb is already on the way here, and
is expected daily at Hilton Head, where she
is to leave some freight before proceeding
here. V
. This announcement, we know, will be
gratifying to all our merchants, aud to every
citizen of Bavaunah, for the life of the city
depends on the resumption of trade with the
North, and this is the first step towards it.
Mr. Wm. Cantwell, who has been the
Agent of the line at Hilton Head since its
start, is still acting in that capacity, and is
now here to look attar the discharging of the
tioow.
; Among her freight are several consign
ment's, ot articles much needed, to prominent
firms in Savannah.
Navigation of t«s Alxuuiu, Ocstuw**,!
and Ocoseb Rivem. —A few days hence we
may expect to see at our wharves the steamer
Comet, from Hawkiueville, Pulaski county,
Ga., and the steamer Governor Troup, from
Dublin, Laurens county, Ga. The steamer
Oak is lying at Hawkinsville, and a few ne
cessary repairs will place her in complete
running order.
TB£ fiiMMttM or mmL
■WILSON.
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ft(&temcnt of the DUftantee
Travelled,
Interesting memoranda es the Trip.
LARGE CAPTURE 6F COTTff.
LIST OF THE PROPERTY DESTROYED
Immense Destruction es Rail Road Ha*
0 teriaL
Tk* Members of Gen. Wilson's Stott
4e«, Re, Ac.
We gave in our Extra, yesterday afternoon
a synopsis of the exploits recently performed
by Wilson’s cavalry, which resulted in the
capture of Macon. In our morning edition
of to-day that account is republished on our
first page. The following is a memoran
dum of the distances travelled in this expe
dition:
Treble of Distances Travelled.
Ist day, March 23d, 22 miles—Departure
from Chickasaw.
2d day, March 23d, 33 miles.
3d “ *' . 24th, 3 “
4th “• “ 25th, 20 “
5tU « “ 20th, 24 “
oth “ “ 27th, 2£ «
7th “ “ 28th, 13 “
Bth “ “ 29th, 0 “
9thj“ “ 30th, 43 “
10th “ “ 31st, 25 “
11th “ April Ist 28 “
12th 41 “ 2d is “ capture of Sel
ma.
20th “ “ • 10th, 18 M
21st “ “ llth.lß “
22d “ “ 12th, 22 « capture of
Montgomery.
24th “ “ 14th, 24 “
25th “ “ 15th, 24 “
20th “ “ 10th,37 “ capture of Co
lumbus.
28th “ “ 18th, 21 “
29th '• “ 19th, 34 •*
30th J‘ “ 20th, 45 “ Macon surren
dered.
This makes a total number of 481 miles
marched in twenty days, averaging over
twenty miles per day, during the time.
Wbat was Accomplished by the Expedi
tion.
The following is a brief memorandum of
the expedition) furnished for the Herald :
“At Ebenezer Church, near Plan tersville,
Ala., after a short engagement with Forrest's
cavalry, 300 prisoners were captured, and
three guus. Forrest’s forces were drivea to
the west pf the Cahawba River, and separ
ated. A column was sent to Tuscaloosa,
which captured and deetroyed much govern
ment property.
“On the 2d of April,’ Selma, 241 miles
from the base, was captured, with 2700
prisoners, 32 guns in position, and 75 guns
iu arsenal. We destroyed three rolling
mills, with fixtures, a very large naval foun
dry, an arsenal, (the second in importance
in the Confederacy), powder works, maga
zines, and a large number of cars.
“ We were delayed at Selma eig*ht days.
“The Alabama river was bridged, 850 feet;
the operation occupying five days, from the
Sth'to the 10th.
“ We then marched on Montgomery, fifty
miles distant, destroying all the bridges on
the Alabama and Tennessee rivers. The
railroad to Columbiana was destroyed. The
enemy destroyed twenty-five thousand bales
of cotton.
“Montgomery was surrendered without
assault. Five guns fell into our hands. We
destroyed two rolling mills and ; %>uodries,
two magazines, one locomotive, sixty-three
cars, five steamboats (captured on the river
; uear Wetumka), and nitfe works. The reb •
els burned eighty-five thousand bales of cot
ton before evacuating.
■We then marched on Columbus, Ga.,
eighty-five miles distant. The city was
taken by assault by Gen. Upton, after dark
on the 16th. Twelve hundred prisoners
were captured, fifty three guns, seven large
cotton factories, one hundred thousand bales
, of cotton, and immense quantities ot ord
nance, quartermaster’s and commissary
stores, a large arsenal, a pistol factory, a
sword factory.an accoutrement factory, a na
val foundry, a rolling mill and foundry, an
arsenal foundry, thirteen locomotives, over
one hundred cars, depots, machine 3hopa,
Ac., were captured and destroyed. A gun
boat, mounting six 7-inch rifled guns, now
called the Jackson, but the name of which
has been recently changed, was captured
I here.
“LaGrangc’a Brigade made a detour* to
West Point, attacked the works and carried
them by storm, capturing the garrison, 350
in number, and fblir gtlns; and lulling the
rebel General Tyler, in command. Fifteen
locomotives were destroyed, two hundred
cars, two bridges, and two large factories in
the vicinity. We destroyed large quantities
of quartermester’s and commissary stores at
Griffin,, and the railroad bridges on the Selma
and Montgomery railroad. We captured
along the road five gun*. -
j “ Macon surrendered without opposition.
It has not been necessary aa yet- to destroy
any property. We captured Generals Howell
| Cobb, Gustavos W. Smith (formerly Street
I loipectof of Xew York oily), RotefUoa,
; Mercer and McCall.
j “The total capture* aft one hundred and
fhirty-two guns in position, in field and by
assault, and two hundred guns in arsenals
and in store, with immense amounts of ord
nance,quartermaster’s and commissary stores;
and cotton, machinery, railroad stock, &c.”
Gen. Wilton’s Staff.
The following if a list of Brevt. Major Gen.
Wilson’s Staff:
Major. Beaumont, A. A Gen.
Major Salter, Medical Director.
Major Williams, Inspector General.
Capt. Carling, Chief Quartermaster.
Capt Hosea, Commissary of Musters and
A. A. D. G.
Capt. Neill,' Assistant Commissary of
Musters.
Capt. Barker, Chief Commissary.
Capt. Van Antwerp, A. A. D. 0.
Capt. Poole, Volunteer A. D. C.
Capt. Kneeland, Provost Marshal.
Lient. Oakie, Medical Inspector.
Lieut. McGrath, Medical Officer of Ar
tillery.
Lieut. Dangler, Chief of Ambnlauce
Corps.
Lieut. Prather, Assistant Special Inspec
tor.
Division and Brigade Commanders.
First Division—Brig.-Gep. E. McCook.
First Brigade—Brig. -Gen. Croxton; Second
Brigade—Col. LaGrange.
Second Division—Brig.-Gen. Eli Long.
First Brigade—Col. Miller; Second Brigade—
Col. Minty.
Fourth Division Brevet Maj.-Gen. E.
Upton. First Brigade—Brevet Brig.-Gen.
Winalow; Second Brigade—Brevet Brig-
Gen. Alexander.
Gallantry. •
All the Staff, and the Division and Brigade
commanders, have distinguished themselves
for gallantry in the field, so far as we can
learn, and have been complimented in the
highest terms by the General commanding.
Recommendations for Promotion.
We are informed that all the Division and
Brigade commanders, and his staff officers,
have been recommended by Geu. Wilson,
for brevet or other promotion. By several
arrivals from the interior we learn that the
Confederate army and citizens hold in high
respect the valor of General Wilson’s troops,
as exhibited in their late expedition.
Tbs Assault on Selma.
In the assault on Selma, Brigadier General
Eli Long, of the Second Division, had com
mand of the right, and was wounded.—
He arrived here yesterday. The assault
on the left was conducted by Bre
vet Major General Emory Upton,
commanding the Fourth Division. The two
entered the works at about the
same time. The Confederate strength was
six to seven thousand. The actual strength
of our force engaged was twelve hundred
and fifty. A portion of the enemy’s force
wa9, however, composed of militia.
Tbs bosses during tbe Expedition.
At Selma the Federal loss was about two
buudredand fifty killed and wounded, all
Western troops. The Confederates repress nt
their loss to have been about four to five
hundred, killed and wounded. Three hun
dred and fifty will cover tbe whole Federal
loss, from the time the expedition started,
burgs Gun Captured.
At Selma the largest gun in the whole
Confederacy was c aptuied arid destroyed.
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT.
The subjoined letter has been handed us
for publication.
Mb. Thouas Weib:
During your stay in our Forest City, you
have won the friendship of a large circle of
acquaintances both social and
al, aud we believe you are enGßed to a
mark of their consideration.
The undersigned, wishing to encourage
Dramatic merit, and as a manifestation of
our esteem tor a young and deserving actor,
hereby tender you a Complimentary Benefit,
to take place on Monday evening, May Ist,
1865, at the Savannah Theatre.
Robert P York, Lieut Col and Provost
Marshal; Robt F Wilkinson, Major U S
Vols ;.Geo McFarlan, Capt 76th N YV;
S M Chesebro, Ist Lieut 76th N Y and
C HKing, G A Hudou, Geo Forbes,
Bam M Krauser, Elbert B Dupree, J C God
ley, J T Reading, P McGuire, Capt Eyrs, N
Y Vol, Rich E Butts, Capt Engineers, N Y
Vols, H W Lilycrantz, Ist Lieut 103d US C
C, Geo D Cornell, 103d US CT, C T Tow
bridge, LtCol S3d USC TANARUS, .Tesse Baxter,
Capt 76th Battalion N Y Vet Vols, T David
son, H Asher, Anthony Fernandez, Wilson
8 White, Lieut 33d US C TANARUS, AM Jackson,
Capt 83d U S CT, Alex Hasty, Capt 83d U
SC TANARUS, C Manrian, Ist Lieut A R Q M, 38d
U ST, D Eands Smith, Lt and A Q M, Edw
McVey.
Lieut Col John A Bogart, 103d Regt U S C
TANARUS, Capts Wm T Easton, H L Slone, C H
Remich, E DoTe, Lieuts Wm H Cronk, Regt
Q M. John Henderson, John Moore,
R Pettit, M D Wells, J A Corwin,
J C Smith, Felix Brannigan, A H Mulligan
C S Tillinghast, G W Tuthill, D Sands
Smith. H K Hollenbeck, W H Fralor, A S
Rose, J C Chance, G Hancock, G H Fox
J W B Johnson, George Cornell, Q M 8!
John Smart, C 8; O W Moore, POD;
Capt S 8 Starr, Lieut Chariot,Lieut Sprague
HenrvOPierce, E BStevens, P C Havens,
A M Chase.
COMMITTEE.
Robert P. York, Liet. Col. and P. M.
Lieut. Col. Trowbridge, 33d U. S. C- T.
Lieut. Col. Bogert, 103d U. S. C. T.
Lieut. Col. Neafle, 15Gtb N. Y.
Major Wilkinson, I2Sth N- Y Vols.
Capt. McFarlan. 85tli N. Y. Vols.
Capt. Easton, 103d U. 8. C. T
Lieut. Mulligan, .da
Lieut. C. Smith, do.
Lieut. Q, Hancock, do.
TH» COURTS,
„ fnttr psovost corar.
Judge Parsons cleared from hi* docket,
yesterday, tbe following cases: C.’K. Os
good, vs. C. P. Halsey, claim for $254. Or
dered that Mr. C. K. Osgood shall recover
the sum of one hundred dollars, balance due
upon the arbitration—provided he assigns or
obtains a legal and proper assignment of the
trade permit held by Mr. Osgood, and trans
ferred to Defendant by tbe arbitrators.
United States vs. R. Fealey, charged with
keeping a Distillery and its apparatus, con
trary to the laws of tho United States. Or
dered that the Still and liquor be confiscated,
the liquor to bo immediately destroyed, and
tbe balance of property returned to Defen
dant.
SECOND FKOVOBT COURT.
Judge Walton made the following decisions
yesterday:
Mrs. Sarah Padgett will pay Mr. H. F.
Willink, Sen., the sum of six dollars on the
6th of May, and the balance (three dollars)
on the 14th day of May, 1865; moneys due
for lent.
Street Commissioner vs, Charles Brown*
field—Violation of oiders of Street Depart
ment. Ordered that defendant pay a fine of
three dollars.
Street Commissioner vs. H. F. Willink,
Sen, and John Nicholson—Violation of or
ders of Street Department. Ordered that
defendants be fined five dollars each.
Walter Higgins vs. Patrick Convey. De
cision withheld.
Michael Scanlan vs. James White. Claim
of rent. Ordered, That defendant be allowed
time, and until he is paid by the Government.
Michael Scanlan vs. Elizabeth Gcffcken.
Claim of rent. Ordered, That defendant
pay on the 10th of May the sum of six dol
lars, on the 20th of May the balance, seven
dollars.
Stewart & Cos., vs. Geo. Valentine. Debt.
Ordered, that defendant pay the amount due
said firm on the 10th of May. at which time
his month expires as Steward on board
Steamer Emilie.
John Redmond vs. Mrs. C. Ford. Taking
forcible possession of the residence of plain
tiff and throwing his effects out on the
street. That for such conduct plaintiff be
allowed to retake possession of said house
and reside in it for one month.
James Heagney vs. M. Seignir. Claim of
rent. Ordered that defendant pay ten dol
lars on the 10th of May, and the balance,
five dollars, on the 20th of May.
Mrs. Brower and Julia Ann Hearon were
permitted to occupy their houses until further
orders.
W.bes Down. —Yesterday the Telegraph
to Hilton Head suddenly ceased working
On> investigating the matter it was found
that a few miles down the River, some ne
groes who were engaged iu rafting logs,
•wanting «ome rope to secure their rafts, and
having none at hand, had concluded to use
Telegraph wire for that purpose. Accord
ingly they had actually cut down one of the
poles and taken three or four hundred feet
of wire to tie their logs together with.
Smart Darkies! They would, however,
have been smarter if Operator Havens had
got his grip on them.
Abbived Home.— Yesterday Lieut. Col.
Jaseph 9. Claghorn, Chief of Artillery, of the
State of Georgia, Capt. Geo. Mercer, A. A.
G., on the Staff of Brig. Gen. Huger, W.
Mercer, and Lieut. John Stoddard, A DC.,
on Gen. Mercer’s Staff, arrived home.
Advertised PaerosmcN to Assassinate
Presidnt Liscoln, Secretart Seward and
Vick President Johnson.— The following
advertisement appeared in the Selma (Ala.)
Dispatch last December:
OHe Million Dollars Wanted.
To have peace bv the first of March. If the c tizeng
of the Southern Confederacy will famish me with the
cash, or good securities for the sum of one million dol
laru, I will cause the lives of Abraham Lincoln, Wil
liam H. Seward, and Andrew Johnson to be taken by
the first of March neat. This will give us peace, and
satisfy ourselves that cruel tyrants cannot live in a
‘•land oMiberty. ,, If this is not accomplished, nothing
will be claimed beyond the eum of fifty thousand dol
lars, in advance, which is supposed to be necessary to
reach and slaughter the three villains. I will give my
self *I,OOO towards this patriotic purpose. Every one
wishing to contribute will address box X, Cababa,
Alabama. •“
December 1,1864. ...
Somebody suggests that a Coroner’s inquest
must be held on the body of otir late Presi
dent, and a verdict rendered, otherwise his
assassin cannot be legally convicted of his
murder. We know not how this may be,
but presume the legal authorities at Wash
ington have taken care that no requisite
formality has been omitted.
Personal.— The numerous friends of Capt.
M. Benedipl, late Provost Judge of Savan
nah will be pleased to learn that he baa re
turned to this city, and is perfectly restored
to health.
Photographs and Amerotypes at Redccbd
Prices —We call attention to the advertise
ment of Messrs. J. T. Reading-* Cos., on our
third page.
The steamer Greyhound, of Boston, went
ashore on P;ince Edward’s Island, April 19,
and it was doubtful if she could be got off.
miniature almanac—this week.
„ ' u ° Rues. Sun Sets'Moon Sets,High Water
£ *••• f23 ,0 35 361 640
£ I M... 621 636 484 638
S 1 ;" 6 I 687 7 28
; W*.. 619 | 6ST 8 1 9IS
27 jTh .. 618 J 6 33 9 T 9 V
28 , Fr.. 616 |6 39 10 4 966
2* 18 .. 615 f. 639 10 68 10 48
T"0BC lime. —Jr
One Thosand harrei* Rodtlund lime, landing fcom
schooner A. Kicharda. For sale by *
•Pi* * ft BRIGHAM
MOtML ARRIVAL!,
ftflhUlt! nofcSE, APRIL M, lift,
J ft Norrifc
James Porter, Fortreto Konfoc.
W W Keith, Surgeon P A C S.
Burgeon W H Qoddlnga, Charleston,
burgeon W D Bedon, ••
Major H E Young, «
F W Tryon, New York.
Seth S Beedy. Washin ten.
M H Lamb. Capt USA.
Augustas Aagersr, WaUulla, S a
M Bensdlet, New York. »
F H Tucker, Miiledgeville, Qs.
T Wheatly, Americas, Q«.
G E Thomas, Jr, Columbus, Ot
H W Chapman, ••
Geo Keith,
Theo Wells, “
Goo G Bayne, Savannah.
Mrs M 8 Williams, New York
J W Brown, «•
Wm Knight, USA
E 8 McGee.
J H Miller, Hartford, Ooaa.
E Varney.
J D Billings.
PORT ROYAL HOTEL (HILTON HEAD,) APRIL %
A A Babcock, Port Royal, 8 c.
H P Rugg, Savannah.
Lieut W Simona, 104th U S C TANARUS, Charleston.
C J Semen, Lt and A A G, 28 th US Q T.‘ *
Lt V H Sweeting, Savannah.
J C Maker,
H L Schreiner, «
8 H Eckmau. «
A Epstein, «
J W Teepia, “
-AM Maxwell, «
C S Gay, «
J Morgan, *•
A B Marvin, New York.
E C Drew, Boston.
r H Ready, Charleston.
L J Mares, »•
W H Mathewson, Savannah.
G H Frost, Boston.
9 WQuinby,Beaufort, SO.
J A Bedall, «
F N Reed, Savannah.
B T CaWart, ••
shipping intelligence.
PORT OF SAVANNAH, APRIL *B.
Arrived—U 8 Storeship Massachusetts, from the
North Atlantic Blockading Squadron; U S revenue
steamer Nemaha, McGowan, Hilton Head; brig
Sportsman, Ginn, Hilten Head; steamer U S Grant.
Dobbs. Hilton Head: rteamer Jeff Davis, Henry,
Warsaw; steamer Nellie Baker, Morris* Hll'ooHcad
steamer Resolute, Cannon, Dawfuskie Island.
Cleared—U S transport Kingfisher. Clift, Hilton
Head ; steamer Emilie. Bender, Hilton Head; steam
tug C T Shepherd, Davla, Hilton Head.
Q.RIBT AND MEAL,
Tbe citizens of Savannah an Informed that they oaa
find
GRIST AND MEAL
AT
MoFaim.AMD’s Mat, Baaa or St. Andmw’s Hat.
aprJPit
U. S. SERVICE MAGAZINE.
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AND Mob SA Lt At Tta
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SAVANNAH BA.
The undersigned is happy to that bs the
above Gallery U NOW OPEN for the reception of
visitors.
Having engaffcd the services of Mr. E. H. Clapp,
Photographer, well and favorably know in several of
the Northern aitits, and having fitted up a
SUPERB OPERATING ROO M,
WITH BLUE LIGHT.
ON THE GROUND FLOOR
With the latest improvements la the Photograph!*
Art, he U prepared to take
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN CHARLESTON AND
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FORT SUMTER,
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And other places of interest, on exhibition sad 8*
sale.
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taken to order.
. Particular attention given to copylrg pteturss of
deceased and absent friends.
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