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days, the same condition of things was observable in the new regiment, which was supplanted at once by a loyal command from the Abolition State of Massachusetts. From this last regiment the desertions became more frequent than before and now it is said to have been relived by a fourth. From Georgia. The news from Georgia is cheering, but for prudential reasons it must be with held from publication for the present. Sherman, it appears, had gone to Nashville just previous to General Hood's move cutting the Western and Atlantic railroad at Bar Shanty. Thus he was cut off, and there he lies howling. He has sent, in his misery for Burbridge — brave Burbridge and his invincible and fleet- foot-of-cavalry to come and carry him to his army ere it be too late. Whether Burbridge can help him remains to be seen. In the meantime General Thomas, the renegade. Virginian, is in command of the Yankee Army of the South. Poor Sherman, his laurel wreath is already wilted; and at Ete
A drove of three thousand beef cattle, from Texas, were driven safely across the Mississippi river, at a point not necessary to mention, several days since, and are now on their way to Hood's army.
Cheering. --The Columbus Enquirer is charred by the most gratifying verbal reports of the present condition of General Hood's army. Recruits are pouring in daily in large numbers, and the spirit of the men is greatly better than it has been at any time since July. The visit of the President has aroused much enthusiasm, and patriotic emulation among the several commands has now taken the place of the bickering that were so prevalent a short time ago.
President Davis at Hood's army. --"J. T. G," the army correspondent of the Columbus Enquirer, in his letter of 27th September, says: "President Davis arrived at General Hood's headquarters on Sunday evening. Yesterday, in company with General Hood and his lieutenant generals, he reviewed the army. The artillery gave hGeneral Hood and his lieutenant generals, he reviewed the army. The artillery gave him an enthusiastic reception. Last evening, at twilight, an immense concourse of soldiers assembled around General Hood's quarters to listen to a short speech from tGeneral Hood's quarters to listen to a short speech from the President. For about twenty minutes he held the vast audience spell-bound; not a foot stirred, or even a whisper was heard during the time he was up until near thfew remarks, made many happy hits and convulsed the audience with laughter. General Hood was enthusiastically called for. Slowly rising from his chair, and dashing haking continued until a late hour in the night. The President, Howell Cobb, General Hood and Governor Harris made two speeches.--Senator Sparrow, from Louisiana, mad
The situation in Georgia. --The Augusta (Georgia) Chronicle of the 5th thus closes an article on the situation in that State: "General Hood is on the move, and by this time has his claws where General Hardee said he would have them. Before many days we will hear cheering news from North Georgia. If all do their duty, Sherman's hour has come."
"Tell that to the marines," said Sherman to Hood. The latter very promptly referred the matter to Forrest, one of the "horse marines."