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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. <*.»,..—. ... ... t. 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. J UST RECEIVED, AND Mob SA Lt At Tta SAVANNAH HERALD BUILDING, No. 11l Bat Itatlt AIIO,-* ALL THE NORTHERN DAILY AND WEEKLY PAPERS, COMPLETE FILES OF THE V. T. DAILIES, Rsoeired on tbs arrival of ovary Stsaasr from the North. ItHtllMt til savannah herald building. No. 11l Bat Stint. O ff OPEN. B E C E E T T • 8 PHOTOGRAPHIC QALL S8 T » North side of Broughton street, between Barnard and Whitaker streets, 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 SUPERIOR PICTURES, AT REASONABLE PRICES- Large Stereoscopic aud Card views of PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH. FORT SUMTER, PORT MOULTRIE And other places of interest, on exhibition sad 8* sale. Views of Buildings, Mo capes, etc* taken to order. . Particular attention given to copylrg pteturss of deceased and absent friends. sprite ts ISAAC BECKETT. __ jyfASONIC RING LOST. The finder will confer a great favor and r«ssw * nltabio reward by returning It to the Serennah Da D Herald Office. «