will most certainly cause Jeffs and his people to become quite weak in the knees.  Already they are begining to discuss what course they will persue in case they should at any time think it a military necesity to evacuate the Capital, a good idea isn't it?  Best to be prepared for emergencies, Massa Jeffs! Nothing like it, as the evacuation might posibly be brought on prematurely Unconditional might insinuate himself with his gallant army - in such a shape that the matter would have to be hurried,  I am all anxiety to hear from Sherman.  The latest we have from his is that he was about starting in three columns, one to Charleston, one to Savanna, & one to Mobile.  This is certainly a verry bold move, but it is to be presumed that he knows what he is about.  Hood has crossed the Tenn River & was at (our) last accounts, about midway between Memphis & Nashville.  If there should be force enough in Tenn to attend to him, as well as Price has been in Mo. matters will soon asume a diferent aspect.  But I am a little fearful.  Time alone will develop the wisdom of Shermans strategic movements.  It is reported here that Gen Canby has died from his wound.  If correct we have lost one of our best Generals, his place will be hard to fill at present.  He was fast bringing order out chaos in this Department.  I have not heard who is to succeed him
