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The Daily Dispatch: March 4, 1862., [Electronic resource], Note of the War (search)
orts laden with fresh troops on Saturday night, ready to renew the attack on the following morning left our General only one of two alternatives — to be entirely surrounded and out to pieces in their entrenchments, or to save the lives of their men by a timely surrender. It was a dear-bought victory, and only gained by brute force and overpowering numbers. Our friends at home may rest assured that we anxiously anticipate an opportunity to avenge the loss sustained on the Cumberland. Gen. Polk has gone to Jackson, Tennessee; to consult with Gen. Beauregard and Governor Harris. He is expected back to-night. Every preparation is being made here to strengthen our position against an attack by the enemy. We do not expect one for some time; as it will occupy their time for at least a week or two in burying their dead, removing their wounded, and repairing their gunboats which were so badly crippled at Forts Henry and Donelson. Tilghman and Pillow discovered the vulnerable