LATER AMERICAN NEWS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XIII, Issue 665, 29 April 1865, Page 4

LATER AMERICAN NEWS.

We take the following from tho own correspondent in Sydney of the Argus, forwarded by electric telegraph : — The Ellen Southard brings California papers to the 22nd of January. They contain war news to , the 21st. The news is strongly in favour of the Federals, whose success continue. I Richmond papers-speak most despondingly. Some denounce Jeff. Davis, and suggest the appointment of Lee as dictator. Davis is at loggerheads with the Southern Congress. The latter strongly favour peace , negotiations with the Federals. This Davis denounces, as beyond their power. Senator Foote was arrested for attempting to go North, but Congress ordered his release. Seddon, lately the Confederate Secretary of War, has been jemoved from office. Brackenridge succeeded him. The second Federal expedition captured Fort Fisher, and a large number of prisoners. The | Confederates, finding this rendered a portion of the defences of Wilmington worthless, blew up Fort Carswell and other important works; and latest advices report that Wilmington itself was abandoned as untenable. The arming of the slaves is reported to have beon commenced. Five black regiments are reported on duty at Richmond. Alabama and Georgia are reported as anxious to be restored to the TJnior. Sherman captured an important position at Potcaglio Bridge, on the Charleston and Savannah Railway, driving the Confederates before him towards Charleston, which apparently is his destination. Its garrison Iras largely reinforced to make a desperate resistance. General Grainger continues to maroh towards Mobile unopposed. Frank Blair has left Washington on a second mission to Richmond. < Grant's position remained unchanged. The Dutch Gap Canal was likely to bo made available. The inquiry respecting Butler's conduct is likely to bring out important disclosures. The Committee of Inquiry has summoned Grant and other high officials to give evidence. Great reinforcements have been sent under Meagher and Schofield, to reinforce Savannah. •The monitor Patapsco has been destroyed by a tornado, off Charleston Harbour. Hood's army was retreating towards Alabama. H3B GREVILLE AND BIRD (REUTER'S AGENTS.) LATER NEWS FROM AMERICA. California, January 21. Blair's visit to Richmond, from which so much was expected, has been proved to have beon on private business only. On the 14th January, Governor Fletcher issued a proclamation declaring Missouri a free state. Superfine flour at California was worth lldol. 50c, and wheat 4Jc. per lb.