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rces were disposed on the south side of Rutherford's creek, our centre resting upon the Nashville pike, our left extending to Carter's creek, and our right, under Forrest, extending a mile or two to the right of the pike, and upon the border of Rutherford's creek. The position was a very string and commanding one, and King's battehe rain and mist in the woods in front of our position, by no means reassured our disheartened forces. At 10 o'clock at night a council of war was held, of which Forrest, Jackson, Crosby and Van-Dorn were members, and the plan of escape adopted. In the morning our troops were ordered to make an unusual noise and keep up a cheerind being seen by the Yankee look-outs, leaving their usual out-posts behind, and started upon a by-road running along the Duck river in a northeasterly direction. Forrest's command were upon another road running parallel with it, and Armstrong brought up the rear, with Van Dorn and staff and escort immediately in the rear of Crosby
Successful cavalry raid by Gen, Forrest. The following official dispatch was received Saturday at the War Department: Tullahoma, March 27. --To Gen S. Cooper, A. and I. G:--Gen. Van-Dorn reports that Gen Forrest made a successful visit to Brentwood with his division. He burnt the bridge and took all the prGen Forrest made a successful visit to Brentwood with his division. He burnt the bridge and took all the property and arms, and captured 860 prisoners, including 35 officers. He lost three killed and five wounded. (Signed) Braxton Brags. [another Dispatch.] Chattanooga, March 27. --the Rebel has received the following dated Columbia. 25th: General Forrest captured yesterday at Brentwood, nine miles in the rear of 800 pa, March 27. --the Rebel has received the following dated Columbia. 25th: General Forrest captured yesterday at Brentwood, nine miles in the rear of 800 prisoners, with their arms, ammunition, &c. He destroyed a large house of commissary stores, burnt the railroad bridge, tone up the track and captured 17 covered wagons.
tling everything." The French dispatch steamer Renaudin, from New York, has arrived off the port of Charleston, and sent a boat to the city on Saturday, last. The steamer Gen. Ciluch went down to her on Sunday and brought up a passenger, and some baggage marked "M. Lenen." It is proposed to name Union county, Ga., Forrest, in compliment to Gen Forrest, who saved Rome a few days ago. The Treasury notes funded in eight percent bonds, at Montgomery, Ala, has reached $80,000,000. tling everything." The French dispatch steamer Renaudin, from New York, has arrived off the port of Charleston, and sent a boat to the city on Saturday, last. The steamer Gen. Ciluch went down to her on Sunday and brought up a passenger, and some baggage marked "M. Lenen." It is proposed to name Union county, Ga., Forrest, in compliment to Gen Forrest, who saved Rome a few days ago. The Treasury notes funded in eight percent bonds, at Montgomery, Ala, has reached $80,000,000.
Gen. Forrest. --The Huntsville Rebel learns directly from Mississippi, that Gen Forrest, after various gallant exploits and three severe engagements, with superior forces of the enemy, had arrived safely in North Mississippi with about 6,000 men, of whom 3,000 were armed. There were plenty of arms at Okolona, and his whole force is probably by this time fully equipped. The command was in high spirits and will soon be actively engaged. Gen. Forrest. --The Huntsville Rebel learns directly from Mississippi, that Gen Forrest, after various gallant exploits and three severe engagements, with superior forces of the enemy, had arrived safely in North Mississippi with about 6,000 men, of whom 3,000 were armed. There were plenty of arms at Okolona, and his whole force is probably by this time fully equipped. The command was in high spirits and will soon be actively engaged.
The Daily Dispatch: February 11, 1864., [Electronic resource], The raiding expedition up the Peninsula. (search)
Federal prisoners which has occurred during the war took place at the Libby prison sometime during last Tuesday night. Of the eleven hundred Yankee officers confined therein, one hundred and nine tailed to answer to their names at roll call yesterday morning. Embraced in this number were 11 Colonels, 7 Majors, 32 Captains, and 59 Lieutenants. The following is a list of the Colonels and Majors: Col A D Streight, 51st Indiana regiment, a notorious character captured in Tennessee by Gen Forrest, and charged with having raised a negro regiment. Col W. G Ely, 18th Connecticut. Col J F Boyd, 20th army corps. Col H C Hobart, 21st Wisconsin. Col W P Kendrick, 3d West Tenn cav. Col W B McCreary, 21st Michigan. Col Thos E Rose, 77th Pa. Col J P Spofford, 97th N Y. Col C W Tilden, 16th Maine. Col T S West, 24th Wisconsin. Col D Miles, 19th Pa. Major J P Collins, 29th Ind. Major G W Fitzsimmons, 37th Ind. Major J H Hooper, 15th Miss. Major B B Macdonald, 100t
Arrival of Yankee prisoners. --On Tuesday, the 18th, a detachment of some five or six hundred prisoners passed through Montgomery. Ala, en route for Americus, Ga, where the prisoners will remain until paroled. The Advertiser says: The most of these prisoners belong to Col Hawkins's renegade 7th Tennessee cavalry, who were captured by Gen Forrest at Union City, Tenn — Col Hawkins, his Staff, one Major, seven Captains, and several Lieutenants were with the party. Col Hawkins is a well known Tennessee lawyer, a man of superior abilities, but one who is alleged to have been extremely cruel to all our people that have fallen into his hands. He stated that he hoped soon to be exchanged, in order fight harder for the Union than ever; but whether his wish will be gratified is questionable. His officers were generally liked by the party who had them in charge, although he himself evidently needed to be closely looked after. The men under his command were a hard looking set, c
7th is received. The following is a synopses of its contents: Washington, April 26.--Grant has taken measures to add enough to his armies to make them irresistible. Wild rumors are afloat this morning that Longstreet is marching down the Shenandoah Valley towards the Maryland line. New York, April 26.--Cotton is quiet at 82 cents. Gold 183 at noon, and closed at 180¾. St. Louis, April 25.--A meeting has been held in the second United States colored heavy artillery at Fort Pickens, denouncing Forrest. One resolution was adopted for an inscription on their flag of "Victory or death, as no quarter will be shown them." Edward Britton, a citizen of Yankee extraction, residing near Fort Pillow, certified in regard to the massacre of the Yankees that they were hunted down by bloodhounds and buried alive, and that he saw a quartermaster burned. The enemy near Cleveland evidently fear an attack, and are constantly in the of battle. All quiet towards Ringgold.
med the laws of war permit in cases where a place is taken by assault." This unfolds another chapter of the Yankee philanthropy towards the poor negro, who, after all, is the greatest sufferer by this war. The negro soldiers were placed "in front of the whites." Poor devils, they immediately ran away, and, firing upon their pursuers, compelled them to inflict the punishment upon them which they received.--We have very little doubt that the statement here given is correct, and that General Forrest did not exercise the privilege accorded to him by civilized warfare, of refusing quarter — a failure which many at the South will regret. Yet the hullabaloo raised over Fort Pillow in the North is subserving a purpose. --Lincoln needs a sensation to help him on at this time, and it comes in opportunely. We observe, too, that it has been applied to a practical purpose in another way. By the confession of a correspondent of the Baltimore American, (a loyal Lincoln paper,) it appears
The Daily Dispatch: May 7, 1864., [Electronic resource], Changes in command of the naval forces in James river. (search)
Changes in command of the naval forces in James river. We understand that Commander John K. Mitchell has been assigned to the command of the naval forces in the James river in place of Flag Officer Forrest, relieved. Commander Robt. B. Pegram has been assigned to the iron-clad sloop Virginia, the flag ship. Commander Thomas R. Rootees has been assigned to the command of the iron-clad sloop Fredericksburg, and Lieutenant Commanding Wm. H. Parker has been assigned to the iron-clad sloop Richmond, to relieve Commander Pegram, transferred to the Virginia. Capt. S. S. Lee has been assigned to the office of Orders and Detail, Navy Department, to relieve Commander Mitchell.
memorial of the potation of Eliza Maury, asking the restoration of a pension to which she was entitled under the Government of the United States. Referred to the Committee on Claims. Mr. Hill, of Ga, presented the memorial of the Banks of Savannah, Ga, asking a modification of the tax law. Mr. Burnett, from the Committee of Claims, reported a joint resolution for the relief of John D Sutherland, which was passed. Mr Henry, of Tenn, submitted joint resolutions of thanks to Gen Forrest and the officers and men under his command, for the victories of Okolona, Paducah, Union City, and Fort Pillow. Mr. Johnson, of Ark, offered a resolution, that all joint resolutions giving the thanks of Congress to officers and soldiers of the army or navy of the Confederate States shall, upon the second reading be referred to some one of the standing committees of the Senate, unless otherwise ordered by a majority of the Senate. Agreed to. Mr Wigfall submitted the following, w
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