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The Daily Dispatch: November 16, 1863., [Electronic resource], Later from the North. (search)
s back. But while they were securely and comfortably awaiting our approach, the time was occupied by Gen. Sherman in moving the bulk of his forces across the Tennessee river, which was accomplished easily and rapidly several days ago at Eastport, where two United States gunboats are lying, without opposition. A formidable armus well on its ways towards its destination — Supplies for this army have not passed through Corinth for a week past, but have been obtained by the way of the Tennessee river, which is rapidly rising, and which will be our entire dependence for supplies for some time to come. It is thought the Memphis and Charleston Railroad will be immediately abandoned, and the large body of troops now occupied in protecting it will thus be allowed to take the field. The Tennessee river forming a sure avenue of supplies, and requiring only a few gunboats to keep it open, will thus allow our troops, who have been for a year and upwards guarding our communications, to make
The Daily Dispatch: November 16, 1863., [Electronic resource], A Bird's-eye view of Rosecrans's retreat. (search)
mselves, one by one, until the heart swelled with the pride and glory of a conqueror who beholds the spoils of victory almost in his grasp. This valley was one moving sea of panic-stricken Yankees, hurrying towards Chattanooga. The debris of the battle, ambulances, trains of ordnance, artillery, and herds of cattle, were huddled together in a confused mass. Officers were hurrying hither and thither. The graves were thick with retiring blue-coats — far beyond the bright waters of the Tennessee river, spanned by a wide pontoon, were being rapidly crossed, whilst the hills on the other side were thickly veiled in dust. There were no fortifications erected or being erected. All was haste and fear. Forrest called from his elevated position to an officer: "Write back to Gen. Bragg and tell him he has it all his own way. The whole country is covered with Yankees. Tell him they are crossing the river, and he has only to press forward and finish this thing. Every hour he loses is