orce was yesterday found near Louisville,
with strong outposts in this direction. They have secured large supplies
in the country; but our cavalry is now all up, and it is hoped they will
be prevented to a great extent in the future. The report from Savannah,
of the enemy's entrance into Millen, on the 27th, was premature.
Telegraphic communication was reopened to Savannah by that route
yesterday. The enemy is just now reported as at Station 9, on Central
Railroad, advancing.--B. B."
During the last month, 100 passports were given to leave the Confederate
States by Provost Marshal Carrington and War Department.
Mr. G. B. Lamar, Savannah, Ga., tenders his services to go to New York
and purchase supplies for our prisoners in the hands of the enemy, and
to negotiate the sale of 1000 bales of cotton, etc.
Twelve M. Heavy and pretty rapid shelling is heard down the river.
Col. Chandler, Inspecting Officer, makes an ugly report of Gen. Winder's
management of the prisons in Georgia. Brig.-Gen. Chilton appends a
rebuking indorsement on Gen. W.'s conduct. The inspector characterizes
Gen. W.'s treatment of the prisoners as barbarous, and their condition
as a "hell on earth." And Gen. W. says his statements are "false."
DECEMBER 3D.--Very warm--clouds and sunshine, like April.
Roger A. Pryor, who resigned his brigadiership, and has been acting as a
_scout_ (private), fell into the hands of the enemy the other day while
exchanging newspapers with their pickets. They have him at Washington,
and the United States newspapers say he makes revelations of a sad state
of affairs in Georgia, etc. This is doubtless erroneous.
A "peace resolution" has been introduced in the North Carolina
Legislature.
Hon. Mr. Foote yesterday introduced a resolution in Congress, calling
for a convention of the States--or appointment of commissioners from the
States. Voted down by a large majority.
Gen. Rosser (two brigades) made a descent, a few days ago, on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, capturing some nine guns altogether,
including four siege, which he spiked. The others he brought off, with
800 prisoners. He destroyed 200 wagons and a large amount of
quartermaster and ordnance stores.
Per contra. Grant has pounced upon one of our depots at Stony Creek,
Weldon Railroad, getting some 80 prisoners, and destroying a few stores.
It is said he still holds the position--of some importance.
Gen. Ewell still thinks the aspect here is "thr
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