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The Daily Dispatch: February 15, 1865., [Electronic resource]

From South Carolina. --The Charleston Courier of the 6th instant has the following intelligence about the movements of the enemy in the interior of South Carolina: "On Friday afternoon the enemy crossed the Salkebatchic between Broxton's and River's bridges, also above the river bridge, completely outflanking our forces, and compelling them to retire on Branchville. A sharp fight, lasting several hours, took place at River's bridge. General Wheeler kept the enemy in check, and made considerable havoc among them in the fight. We have no details or particulars as to the respective losses on either side, but that of the enemy is known to have been heavy. "Our troops fell back to the second line of defences. The enemy, at latest accounts (Sunday evening), had not crossed River's bridge. The report that the Seventeenth army corps were at Barnwell Courthouse on Sunday, with a large force of cavalry, was discredited in military circles last evening. The general impress

From South Carolina. --The Charleston Courier of the 6th instant has the following intelligence about the movements of the enemy in the interior of South Carolina: "On Friday afternoon the enemy crossed the Salkebatchic between Broxton's and River's bridges, also above the river bridge, completely outflanking our forces, and compelling them to retire on Branchville. A sharp fight, lasting several hours, took place at River's bridge. General Wheeler kept the enemy in check, and made considerable havoc among them in the fight. We have no details or particulars as to the respective losses on either side, but that of the enemy is known to have been heavy. "Our troops fell back to the second line of defences. The enemy, at latest accounts (Sunday evening), had not crossed River's bridge. The report that the Seventeenth army corps were at Barnwell Courthouse on Sunday, with a large force of cavalry, was discredited in military circles last evening. The general impress

nteenth army corps were at Barnwell Courthouse on Sunday, with a large force of cavalry, was discredited in military circles last evening. The general impression, however, was that they would make an effort to gain the road some time during the night. Up to a late hour the wires were working through to Augusta, and communication remained unbroken. "Heavy cannonading was reported by passengers to have been heard all day in the direction of Bamberg. A number of prisoners were brought in Saturday and Sunday. They report that Sherman would make an attempt to cut the road at Midway. Passengers to Augusta report that Sherman was advancing on Branchville in two columns, with about forty thousand men. "One transport and four of the enemy's barges landed a number of troops on Little Britain, and about two hundred men at Secret Post. About half-past 2 o'clock P. M. they advanced to King's creek, and, after skirmishing a short time retired. Our picket line was re-established."

ing through to Augusta, and communication remained unbroken. "Heavy cannonading was reported by passengers to have been heard all day in the direction of Bamberg. A number of prisoners were brought in Saturday and Sunday. They report that Sherman would make an attempt to cut the road at Midway. Passengers to Augusta report that Sherman was advancing on Branchville in two columns, with about forty thousand men. "One transport and four of the enemy's barges landed a number of troops urday and Sunday. They report that Sherman would make an attempt to cut the road at Midway. Passengers to Augusta report that Sherman was advancing on Branchville in two columns, with about forty thousand men. "One transport and four of the enemy's barges landed a number of troops on Little Britain, and about two hundred men at Secret Post. About half-past 2 o'clock P. M. they advanced to King's creek, and, after skirmishing a short time retired. Our picket line was re-established."

From South Carolina. --The Charleston Courier of the 6th instant has the following intelligence about the movements of the enemy in the interior of South Carolina: "On Friday afternoon the enemy crossed the Salkebatchic between Broxton's and River's bridges, also above the river bridge, completely outflanking our forces, and compelling them to retire on Branchville. A sharp fight, lasting several hours, took place at River's bridge. General Wheeler kept the enemy in check, and madeSouth Carolina: "On Friday afternoon the enemy crossed the Salkebatchic between Broxton's and River's bridges, also above the river bridge, completely outflanking our forces, and compelling them to retire on Branchville. A sharp fight, lasting several hours, took place at River's bridge. General Wheeler kept the enemy in check, and made considerable havoc among them in the fight. We have no details or particulars as to the respective losses on either side, but that of the enemy is known to have been heavy. "Our troops fell back to the second line of defences. The enemy, at latest accounts (Sunday evening), had not crossed River's bridge. The report that the Seventeenth army corps were at Barnwell Courthouse on Sunday, with a large force of cavalry, was discredited in military circles last evening. The general impressi

the enemy in the interior of South Carolina: "On Friday afternoon the enemy crossed the Salkebatchic between Broxton's and River's bridges, also above the river bridge, completely outflanking our forces, and compelling them to retire on Branchville. A sharp fight, lasting several hours, took place at River's bridge. General Wheeler kept the enemy in check, and made considerable havoc among them in the fight. We have no details or particulars as to the respective losses on either side, been heard all day in the direction of Bamberg. A number of prisoners were brought in Saturday and Sunday. They report that Sherman would make an attempt to cut the road at Midway. Passengers to Augusta report that Sherman was advancing on Branchville in two columns, with about forty thousand men. "One transport and four of the enemy's barges landed a number of troops on Little Britain, and about two hundred men at Secret Post. About half-past 2 o'clock P. M. they advanced to King's c

Confederate Congress. Senate. Tuesday, February 14, 1865. Prayer by the Rev. Robert Gatewood, of the Episcopal Church. Senate bill to receive volunteer troops for the war was taken up. Mr. Henry, of Tennessee, offered a substitute for the bill, and, on his motion, the subject was postponed and the substitute ordered to be printed. Mr. Caperton, of Virginia, offered the following, which was agreed to: "Resolved, That the Committee on Naval Affairs be instructed to inquire whether the proposed appropriations for completing and building iron-clads and other vessels of war for river and harbor defence may not be reduced with safety to the public interest." House bill to diminish the number of exemptions and details was taken up. On motion, by Mr. Sparrow, the bill was postponed, and Senate bill to turn over the reserves was taken up, the pending question being on the adoption of a substitute offered by Mr. Watson, of Mississippi. After leng

Confederate Congress. Senate. Tuesday, February 14, 1865. Prayer by the Rev. Robert Gatewood, of the Episcopal Church. Senate bill to receive volunteer troops for the war was taken up. Mr. Henry, of Tennessee, offered a substitute for the bill, and, on his motion, the subject was postponed and the substitute ordered to be printed. Mr. Caperton, of Virginia, offered the following, which was agreed to: "Resolved, That the Committee on Naval Affairs be instructed to inquire whether the proposed appropriations for completing and building iron-clads and other vessels of war for river and harbor defence may not be reduced with safety to the public interest." House bill to diminish the number of exemptions and details was taken up. On motion, by Mr. Sparrow, the bill was postponed, and Senate bill to turn over the reserves was taken up, the pending question being on the adoption of a substitute offered by Mr. Watson, of Mississippi. After lengt

Allows the soldiers to draw either smoking or chewing tobacco, or the money value thereof, as they may elect.] Senate joint resolution in relation to the manufacture of railroad iron, was reported back favorably and passed.--[Authorizes the President to make inquiries with a view to establishing manufactories of railroad iron.] The bill for the enlistment of negro soldiers was reported back, and its consideration set for Thursday next. A minority report was also submitted. Mr. Anderson, from a select committee, reported a bill for the relief of bonded agriculturalists in certain cases, which was passed. [Allows a portion of the produce contracted for to be remitted in cases of destruction by the enemy.] Senate bill in relation to the receipt of counterfeit treasury notes by officers of the Government was reported back from the Committee on Ways and Means, amended and passed. [Extends the present laws, under certain restrictions, to postmasters, depositaries and s

Confederate Congress. Senate. Tuesday, February 14, 1865. Prayer by the Rev. Robert Gatewood, of the Episcopal Church. Senate bill to receive volunteer troops for the war was taken up. Mr. Henry, of Tennessee, offered a substitute for the bill, and, on his motion, the subject was postponed and the substitute ordered to be printed. Mr. Caperton, of Virginia, offered the following, which was agreed to: "Resolved, That the Committee on Naval Affairs be instructed to inquire whether the proposed appropriations for completing and building iron-clads and other vessels of war for river and harbor defence may not be reduced with safety to the public interest." House bill to diminish the number of exemptions and details was taken up. On motion, by Mr. Sparrow, the bill was postponed, and Senate bill to turn over the reserves was taken up, the pending question being on the adoption of a substitute offered by Mr. Watson, of Mississippi. After lengt