Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-16

Millen, settles the question that its direction
Is towards Savannah. His route is yet to be
determined. He may move bis whole army
to Savannah by the old road from Augusta,
or may move across Server County, and
Beaufort district. 5. c., crossing the Saysn-
nah River SO as to form junction with Eos
ter at Grahamsyile Or he may divide his
army and march section by each route.
The fact that Fosters advance sent up signals
indicate that be expected 10 meet Sherman
bu. the latter failed to come TO time. The
point gained by the capture of Grahamsville
was to cut off reinforcements from Augusta
to Savannah. This would place Savannah at
his mercy, as he would use Port Royal for a
base, and then proceed TO the ultimate object
of his campaign, the capture of Savannah or
perhaps Charleston. He would hardly risk
battle before Savannah with only the sup
plies he has on hand He will first secure a
base, and that will he Grahamsville or Port
ROYAL. In view of these considerations, no
matter what feints he NAV make. he will aim
to reach the point where Foster is now walt
ing for him
The Richmond Enquirer Of the Sth says
The last accounts represented Sherman at
Millen, and from that point he has three
harbors in about equal distance-Beauiort,
Savannah and Darien. 1t was believed he
would eHdeavOr to reach Foster at Grahams-
vile. and failing in that, to try and capture
Savannah
The Savannah Republican says: When
Gov. Brown fled from Milledgeville, be took
all his own property of every description
even cabhages but he was not so dIligent IN
looking after State property. All the pow
der of the State at Milledgeville was left be
hind. and also 3 1000 stands of arms, both of
which fell into the hands of the enemy.
The Savannah Nelrs of the Sd has glori-
Gus report from Wheeler, who whipped and
pursued Sherman's cavalry under Fitzpatrick
near HaynesbOro.
The steamer Victory at Annapolis from
Charleston. reports that the exchange Of
prisoners had been transferred 10 that place
and all Col. Milford fleet was there.
When the Victory sailed on Wednesday
last. heavy firing was heard in the direction
of Savannah; being either an attack on that
city or on the railrOrd between Charleston
anu Savannah. All agree that Savannah
will fall.
\ despatch from Nashville Saturday says
len Onedtuain. whose heauq uafteTs WERE
at the residence of A.V. Brown, was shelled
out from there yesterday by our batteries
The residence Is reported completely de-
stroyed.
Sunday last small party Of Confederates
succeeded in crossing the Cumberland river,
this side of the shoals They were captured
and brought in yesterday. They claim that
tie whole party deserted from the rebel lines,
ana were making their way to their homes.
Another prisoner was captured yesterday,
and deserters came into our lines to-day
The latter report that Hood is about to make
a movement of some sort.
Gen. Cooper's brigade, in its march from
Johnsonyilc to Clark sville.was terribly bar
raised by the guerrillas.
The Federal loss in the battle OF Franklin,
as ascertained by Official reports, Is greater
than it first appeared.
In the "a division, 23d corps, the loss WIS
"a officers and 5SS men killed, wounded and
missing.
In the % division 4th corps, our loss was
70 officers, and 1871 men killed, wounded
and missing.
Ia the 81 division, 4th corps, p officers
and go men were killed, wounded and mis-
sing
4 large portion of the slightly wounded
are in the hospitals.
The loss to residents living near the line
of the two armies, is estimated at over $780,
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