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The Daily Dispatch: October 1, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
authentic intelligence that Colonel F. T. Munford, commanding Wickham's brigade of cavalry, attacked one division of the enemy in Waynesboro' on Wednesday, and after a sharp encounter, drove them from the town in the direction of Staunton. Forrest "Moving on"--another gallant Exploit. General Forrest attacked the town of Sulphur Springs, Alabama, nine miles north of Athens, a few days ago, and captured over eight hundred prisoners, including one lieutenant colonel, two majors, ten caGeneral Forrest attacked the town of Sulphur Springs, Alabama, nine miles north of Athens, a few days ago, and captured over eight hundred prisoners, including one lieutenant colonel, two majors, ten captains and twenty-two lieutenants. He also captured three hundred fine horses, two pieces of artillery, and a large amount of stores of every description. The enemy's loss was near two hundred, while ours, in killed and wounded, was but thirty-five. The fort at Sulphur Springs consisted of two block houses, and was considered the strongest position on the road from Decatur to Nashville.
The Daily Dispatch: October 1, 1864., [Electronic resource], Important information. (search)
antry is now at Jackson, Mississippi, evidently preparing to strike a sudden and formidable blow at some portion of our lines. Our informant states that Generals Forrest, Dick Taylor and Gholson are all at Jackson, and that troops are camped around the city for several miles in extent. Forest is compelled to walk upon crutchthe saddle, superintending the various movements of the troops. General Wirt Adams is also here, but his authority is completely ignored, Generals Taylor and Forrest assuming the entire control and direction of affairs. Their wagon, pontoon and artillery trains are said to be very extensive, the wagons all bearing the brand of the United States, and are those captured by Forrest from Sturgis in the fight at Guntown. Every movement is said to be conducted with the greatest secrecy, even the changes from one camp to another being made at night. None except the generals are allowed to know the least thing in regard to the contemplated movements, and