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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 8. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Cleburne and his division at Missionary ridge and Ringgold gap. (search)
and the bridges across the creek were fired. This was barely accomplished when the enemy simultaneously marched over the crest of the ridge on the right and advanced through the gap. Cleburne took position one mile in rear upon a hill known as Dick's ridge, where slight works were thrown up and preparations made for another contest. The enemy, however, declined battle, and advancing only to the eastern outlet of the gap abandoned the pursuit. Cleburne carried into action 4,157 bayonets, the Confederacy. Lieutenant Goldthwaite, of the artillery, proved himself a brave and skillful officer. Never was praise more worthily bestowed, nor by one more competent to bestow it. Remaining in undisturbed possession of the position on Dick's ridge until dark, Cleburne, in obedience to orders, marched to Tunnel Hill, where he arrived about midnight, and where his weary troops had their first regular ration since the 25th. On the next morning he occupied the line of Tunnel Hill, wher
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 8. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Literary notices. (search)
Literary notices. We have received from the author, J. B. Waller, of Chicago, Reminiscences of Benjamin Franklin as a Diplomatist, and The true doctrine of State rights. We have not had time to read the books as yet, but from a casual glance through their pages doubt not that they are well done and will be valuable additions to our Library. Camp and field life of the Fifth New York Volunteer infantry [Duryee Zouaves) By Alfred Davenport, New York: Dick & Fitzgerald. The author has sent us a copy of this beautifully gotten up book which is a well written history of a gallant regiment, which not only has a present interest, but will have a permanent value as material for the future historian. Scribner's monthly and St. Nicholas [see advertisement], continue to be very readable, attractive, and instructive to both old and young, and give promise of even increased interest. We are looking forward with interest to articles on the War between the States on both sides,