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December (search for this): article 1
anticipated within the next few days, as it is believed that the movement is a general one. In the fight yesterday morning, it is reported that there were two killed and some half drown wounded. The mouth of Deep Run, at which this morning was effected, is about one and a half miles below Fredericksburg, and is the same point at which that portion of the enemy's forces crossed that engaged the right wing of our army in the battle of the 13th of December. The land on this side in the immediate vicinity of the river is a level plain of nearly two miles in width, across which the enemy must advance to attack our position on the hills in the neighborhood of Hamilton's Crossing. It was as they advanced over this plain in December that they suffered such terrible loss. On the opposites or Stafford side of the river the country is hilly, and affords admirable positions for the batteries of the enemy, under cover of which they have successfully thrown their forces over the river.
December 13th (search for this): article 1
e Rappahannock. A general fight is anticipated within the next few days, as it is believed that the movement is a general one. In the fight yesterday morning, it is reported that there were two killed and some half drown wounded. The mouth of Deep Run, at which this morning was effected, is about one and a half miles below Fredericksburg, and is the same point at which that portion of the enemy's forces crossed that engaged the right wing of our army in the battle of the 13th of December. The land on this side in the immediate vicinity of the river is a level plain of nearly two miles in width, across which the enemy must advance to attack our position on the hills in the neighborhood of Hamilton's Crossing. It was as they advanced over this plain in December that they suffered such terrible loss. On the opposites or Stafford side of the river the country is hilly, and affords admirable positions for the batteries of the enemy, under cover of which they have successfu
Stafford (search for this): article 1
anticipated within the next few days, as it is believed that the movement is a general one. In the fight yesterday morning, it is reported that there were two killed and some half drown wounded. The mouth of Deep Run, at which this morning was effected, is about one and a half miles below Fredericksburg, and is the same point at which that portion of the enemy's forces crossed that engaged the right wing of our army in the battle of the 13th of December. The land on this side in the immediate vicinity of the river is a level plain of nearly two miles in width, across which the enemy must advance to attack our position on the hills in the neighborhood of Hamilton's Crossing. It was as they advanced over this plain in December that they suffered such terrible loss. On the opposites or Stafford side of the river the country is hilly, and affords admirable positions for the batteries of the enemy, under cover of which they have successfully thrown their forces over the river.
Fredericksburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
rossing in force!fight at Deep Run. The advices from the Rappahannock, received yesterday, leave no doubt as to the fact that the Yankee army has at last commenced a movement in the neighborhood of Fredericksburg. A gentlemen who left Hamilton's Crossing yesterday morning. Informs us that the enemy, on Tuesday night, under cover of a dance fog, succeeded in laying down two of their penteon bridges, over which they crossed a force, variously estimated at from 5,000 to 10.000. At the time the battle of the 13th of December. The land on this side in the immediate vicinity of the river is a level plain of nearly two miles in width, across which the enemy must advance to attack our position on the hills in the neighborhood of Hamilton's Crossing. It was as they advanced over this plain in December that they suffered such terrible loss. On the opposites or Stafford side of the river the country is hilly, and affords admirable positions for the batteries of the enemy, under cover
Deep Run (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 1
Important from the Rappahannock.the enemy Crossing in force!fight at Deep Run. The advices from the Rappahannock, received yesterday, leave no doubt as to the fact that the Yankee army has at last commenced a movement in the neighborhood of Fredericksburg. A gentlemen who left Hamilton's Crossing yesterday morning. Informser which they crossed a force, variously estimated at from 5,000 to 10.000. At the time of the crossing the 18th Georgia regiment were on picket at the mouth of Deep Run, and a brisk fight ensued, which lasted from daylight until 10 o'clock, at which time the Georgians were relieved by the 6th Louisiana regiment. Our picket forcthat the movement is a general one. In the fight yesterday morning, it is reported that there were two killed and some half drown wounded. The mouth of Deep Run, at which this morning was effected, is about one and a half miles below Fredericksburg, and is the same point at which that portion of the enemy's forces crosse
Rosecrans (search for this): article 2
The Programmme against Vicksburg — how Grant was sent back. That Gen. Grant at one time contemplated at least a temporary abandonment of operations on the river, and the transfer of a large portion of his army either to co-operate with Rosecrans, or to operate from his old bass at Corinth, in generally believed by the best informed friends of the Confederacy at Memphis. Knowing the formidable nature of our defences fronting the river, and fearing the consequences of a direct attack, he commenced his ditch digging and the exploration of bayous and insignificant creeks, hoping to find some way of turning the position. Finding this to be as dangerous, if not as impossible, as the more direct mode had been determined to be, he withdrew from the field as it is now understood, with the intention of making an advance else where. On his arrival at Memphis he was met by Adjutant General Thomas, of the Federal army, who it was announced by the Cincinnati press was sent to the West
Thomas (search for this): article 2
o be, he withdrew from the field as it is now understood, with the intention of making an advance else where. On his arrival at Memphis he was met by Adjutant General Thomas, of the Federal army, who it was announced by the Cincinnati press was sent to the West with full powers to direct the movements of the armies. From thatanged, but also an entirely new plan of operations adopted, and which is now being developed. Union men at Memphis have been heard to boastfully declare that General Thomas was positive in his requirements on meeting Gen. Grant. The army of the latter, he is reported to have said, was prepared to open the Mississippi; it had a m everything has been done to increase his strength. A gentleman who left Memphis a week ago states that reinforcements and appliances were then going forward. Gen. Thomas is with the army. Unusually active movements have been in progress, in new directions, for the last few days. Fortunately our preparations to meet this last d
Gen Grant (search for this): article 2
The Programmme against Vicksburg — how Grant was sent back. That Gen. Grant at one time contemplated at least a temporary abandonment of operations on the riveGen. Grant at one time contemplated at least a temporary abandonment of operations on the river, and the transfer of a large portion of his army either to co-operate with Rosecrans, or to operate from his old bass at Corinth, in generally believed by the best rom that moment a change was witnessed. The troops going up were sent back.--Gen Grant returned to his old position without delay — and movements have rapidly follovious place of the enemy as to leave no doubt of the fact that not only was General Grant's backing out policy changed, but also an entirely new plan of operations afully declare that General Thomas was positive in his requirements on meeting Gen. Grant. The army of the latter, he is reported to have said, was prepared to open t officers we have witnessed increased vigilante. Not only were the troops that Grant sent up the river turned back, but everything has been done to increase his str
Russell (search for this): article 3
l to provide for the holding of elections in Indian Territories. The House reconsidered the vote by which it insisted on the amendment to the Appropriation bill, which appropriates a certain sum for the increase of the rey of soldiers, as may hereafter be provided by law, and the Senate amendment striking out that appropriation was agreed to. The House passed a bill in relation to the custody of persons charged with offences against the Government of the Confederate States. Mr. Russell, of Va., reported from the Judiciary Committee certain joint resolutions commendatory of the conduct of citizens of Louisiana who, failing within the lines of the enemy, had refused to take the oath of allegiance to the United States Government. Mr. Conrad, of La, offered the following substitute, which was adopted: "That Congress has heard with sorrow and indignation the wanton cruelties practised by our vindictive enemies upon the inhabitants of those portions of our country w
Conrad (search for this): article 3
rovided by law, and the Senate amendment striking out that appropriation was agreed to. The House passed a bill in relation to the custody of persons charged with offences against the Government of the Confederate States. Mr. Russell, of Va., reported from the Judiciary Committee certain joint resolutions commendatory of the conduct of citizens of Louisiana who, failing within the lines of the enemy, had refused to take the oath of allegiance to the United States Government. Mr. Conrad, of La, offered the following substitute, which was adopted: "That Congress has heard with sorrow and indignation the wanton cruelties practised by our vindictive enemies upon the inhabitants of those portions of our country which have fallen under their control; that while deeply sympathizing with the suffering of those devoted patriots, Congress can only assure them of their undiminished confidence in the ultimate triumph of our cause, and that the formless and fortitude which they
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