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Augusta (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 46
4. Another dispatch from Gen. Bragg: Augusta, November 30th, 1864. Following just-receisalary. Dispatches from Gen. Bragg: Augusta, December 1st, 1864. Following received frheir dead upon the field.-B. B. Another: Augusta, December 1st, 1864, 12 M. The (enemy's) cr, and warm. A dispatch from Gen. Bragg. Augusta, December 3d, 6 P. M. A strong force of th dispatch has been received from Gen. Bragg: Augusta, December 4th, 1864. The column is moving Gen. Bragg was received to-day at 10 P. M.: Augusta, Dec. 12th. The telegraph having been cut,was received from Gen. Bragg to-day: Augusta, Ga., Dec. 13th, 1864.-I go to Charleston tomor- the enemies of the President, for staying at Augusta while Sherman made his triumphant march throu He is nearer to him than when he remained at Augusta; and yet the press could be made reticent on ely, of a railroad from Columbia, S. C., to Augusta, Ga., which might be easily accomplished by Apri[1 more...]
Macon (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 46
moving on what is known as Eastern Road, to Savannah. There are several ferries from the mouth of ---- Creek to Charleston and Savannah Railroad bridge — none below that. Gen. Hardee reports he is patrolling the river with a gun-boat. I have had all ferry boats destroyed, and ordered all roads to and from the river to be broken up and blockaded by felling heavy timber. The roads are all passed by causeways to the river on both sides over dense swamps. None of enemy's forces remain near Macon; and from best information I can obtain, it is thought all of ours have left there for Savannah. The Georgia militia, who were on Central Railroad, moved back toward Savannah, and at last accounts were at Station 4-; our cavalry, however, for in advance of them.-B. B. At night-mended broken china and glassware again with white lead, very successfully. Such ware can hardly be bought at allexcept by the rich. December 6 Bright and beautiful. Indian summer apparently. All quiet
Franklin (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 46
ment for local defense. Great excitement was produced in the House of Representatives (Congress) this morning by the entrance of a lady who proceeded vigorously to cowhide the Hon. Mr. V-, from Mis. souri. Congress has passed a resolution declaring that it was not meant, in calling for the ages of the clerks in the departments, to include the ladies. Vice-President Stephens has arrived in the city. Our people think, in the Federal accounts of a victory over Gen. Hood, at Franklin, Tenn., they perceive a Confederate victory. It is understood that the enemy fell back upon Nashville after the battle, pursued by Hood. We are also hopeful of the defeat of Sherman — a little delay on his part will render it pretty certain. If it should occur, will it give us peace? The Tribune says President Lincoln is more determined than ever to restore the Union. But disaster will surely dishearten either side — that is, the people. The following dispatch has been received
Liberty Mills (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 46
l for the suspension of the privilege of habeas corpus. Gen. Bragg is credited with the repulse of the enemy at Wilmington. During the late raid a close-fisted farmer lost heavily: several hundred barrels of flour and corn, one hundred barrels of apples, a large amount of bacon and sorghum, which he was hoarding, and thus contributing to produce famine in the midst of plenty. His neighbors (those few not following his example) express no sympathy for him. The enemy did not burn Liberty Mills-once in their possession, in which is stored a large amount of grain-for some unexplained reason. The enemy's papers show that they have regular and expeditious intercourse with parties here, and are kept correctly advised of everything that transpires. This is a continuance of Mr. Benjamin's policy by Mr. Seddon. It may be lucrative to those immediately interested; but if not abated, will be the death of the Confederate States Government — as I have told them all repeatedly. A
Mexico (Mexico) (search for this): chapter 46
And Grant's column was turned back from Meherrin bridge. Results of the movement unimportant, and the supposition is that both armies will now go into winter quarters, after a taste of this rigorous weather. It is rumored and believed (though I have seen no dispatch to that effect) that Sherman has beaten and out-manceuvred our generals, and got into communication with the Federal fleet. I read President Lincoln's message carefully last night. By its commissions and omissions on Mexican affairs, I think he means to menace Louis Napoleon, who may speak out January 1st, 1865. Lincoln says: Mexico continues to be a theater of civil war. While our political relations with that country have undergone no change, we have at the same time strictly maintained neutrality between the belligerents. And his reference to England is so equivocal, and his grouping of the Central and South American Republics so prominent, and the boastful allusion to the inexhaustible resources
Lynchburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 46
criminal neglect or treachery concerned in it. Again it is rumored that Savannah has been evacuated. There is something in the air that causes agitation in official circles. Mr. Secretary Seddon's room was locked nearly all day yesterday. If troops cannot be transported expeditiously over the Piedmont Road, fears may be entertained for Wilmington, when, the gale subsiding, the enemy's fleet has reappeared. There is a rumor on the street that the government is to be removed to Lynchburg. Gen. Lee has induced the President and Secretary of War to call for the clerks (detailed ones) to repair to the trenches againthis weather. The emergency must be great, as these soldiers get, as clerks, $4000 per annum, and rations, etc. A dispatch from Gen. Bragg. Wilmington, N. C., December 23d, 1864. The fleet, which drew off in the rough weather, is again assembled; seventy vessels now in sight on the coast. The advance of the troops (C. S.) only reached here to-night.-
Mobile, Ala. (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 46
dly. We shall have a force to meet it. Besides the demonstration against Savannah (from which place we have no recent tidings), it appears that an attempt on Mobile is in progress. Too many attempts — some of them must fail, I hope. From the last accounts, I doubted whether Hood's army has been so badly shattered as was n is marching south of Savannah, on some new enterprise; probably a detachment merely to destroy the railroad. An expedition is attacking, or about to attack, Mobile. All our possessions on the coast seem to be the special objects of attack this winter. If Wilmington falls, Richmond next, is the prevalent supposition. t generals will not avail without sufficient men to fight. Gen. Beauregard telegraphs from Charleston, December 26th, that there is a conflict of authority at Mobile as to which branch of the service, navy or army, shall command the torpedo boat. The two Secretaries are referring it to commanders, and I fear that, by the time
Mexico (Mexico, Mexico) (search for this): chapter 46
s that both armies will now go into winter quarters, after a taste of this rigorous weather. It is rumored and believed (though I have seen no dispatch to that effect) that Sherman has beaten and out-manceuvred our generals, and got into communication with the Federal fleet. I read President Lincoln's message carefully last night. By its commissions and omissions on Mexican affairs, I think he means to menace Louis Napoleon, who may speak out January 1st, 1865. Lincoln says: Mexico continues to be a theater of civil war. While our political relations with that country have undergone no change, we have at the same time strictly maintained neutrality between the belligerents. And his reference to England is so equivocal, and his grouping of the Central and South American Republics so prominent, and the boastful allusion to the inexhaustible resources of the United States, may be considered as a premeditated threat to Great Britain. A confidential letter came in t
Vermont (Vermont, United States) (search for this): chapter 46
lina and Georgia, and all repose implicit trust in Lee. A writer in the Sentinel suggests that if we should be hard pressed, the States ought to repeal the old Declaration of Independence, and voluntarily revert to their original proprietors-England, France, and Spain, and by them be protected from the North, etc. Ill-timed and injurious publication! A letter from G. N. Sanders, Montreal, Canada E., asks copies of orders (to be certified by Secretary of War) commanding the raid into Vermont, the burning, pillaging, etc., to save Lieut. Young's life. I doubt if such written orders are in existence-but no matter. It is said the enemy have captured Fort McAlister, Savannah Harbor. Mr. Hunter is very solicitous about the President's health-said to be an affection of the head; but the Vice-President has taken his seat in the Senate. It was rumored yesterday that the President would surely die,an idle rumor, perhaps. I hope it is not a disease of the brain, and incurabl
West Virginia (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 46
e assailing him bitterly, attributing all our misfortunes to his incompetence, etc. etc. Sunday, December 18 Raining. The old dull sound of bombs down the river. Nothing further from Savannah. It is now believed that the raiders in Western Virginia did not attack Saltville, and that the works are safe. For two days the speculators have been buying salt, and have put up the price to $1.50 per pound. I hope they will be losers. The State distributes salt to-morrow: ten pounds to each in supplying Lee's army with meat — which is deficient here-or else it cannot be maintained in the field in Virginia! Very bad, and perhaps worse coming. There is a rumor that Gen. Breckinridge has beaten Gen. Burbridge in Tennessee or Western Virginia. Gen. R. E. Lee is in town, looking robust, though weatherworn. He complains that the department is depleting his army by details, often for private and speculative purposes, to the benefit of private individuals-speculators. I drew
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