Named Entity Results, Ransom

The capture of Plymouth. We have some additional particulars of the capture of Plymouth by Gen. Hoke. The force engaged on our side was Hoke's brigade, commanded by Col. Mercer, of the 21st Ga., Ransom's brigade, commanded by Gen. Ransom, and Kemper's (Virginia) brigade, commanded by Col. Terry. On Sunday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, our forces, under the command of Gen. Hoke, arrived in front of Plymouth, the fortifications being plainly visible through the trees behind which the Gen. Ransom, and Kemper's (Virginia) brigade, commanded by Col. Terry. On Sunday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, our forces, under the command of Gen. Hoke, arrived in front of Plymouth, the fortifications being plainly visible through the trees behind which the Confederates were drawn up. The 1st Virginia regiment, commanded by Major Norton, was thrown forward as skirmishers, and the enemy's pickets retired behind their fortifications. Just as the firing commenced a white object was seen in the field in front, which was supposed to be a flag of truce, but which proved on inspection to be a target planted there by the Yankees for artillery practice. In the same field there were several targets planted, and by previous practice the enemy had gotten a