Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-16

mills, barns and dwellings, from tn
corners Of which guerrilias had fireC
on our troops, or from which occupants
had fled, were destroyed. Our loss doel
not exceed so in killed and wounded
and few stragglers captured.
Nothing new in front of Petersburg
Weather cold.
Especial to the N. Y World.]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1--we have an
account of the battle in front of Savan.
nah on Saturday, the 10th, which j,
direct from loyal resident of Rich.
mond.
Twenty thousand of Sherman's men
at an early hour, crossed the Ogechee
River below BlOOmdale, some IL miles
south of Savannah, massing between
that point and Telfair. The left wing
extended SO as to cut the Charleston r
Il. Communication had been effected the
previous day with Foster, who was
again rapidly advancing on Grahams
vile. The rebels retreated from theil
rong position south of Pocataligt
Bridge, evidently alarmed at find.
ing themselves threatened, both in
front and rear, by superior forces.
Sherman, who was on the field, found
himself confronted by a large force Of
regulars and Alabama militia entrench.
ed. The battle commenced early in the
day and was contested with great fury
on both sides, the garrison of Savannah
numbering 1000 veterans, partici
pating.
Towards noon grand charge was
made by the Union troops, which carried
some OF the works on the enemy's left
and centre, threatening to cut him of
frf1,,n tho ir,lof onI OifNy Tiki, 81
lowed by an advance of the whole line
which doubled up the rebels in confu.
sion, and they fell back TO the immedi.
ate vicinity Of the works in the rear oil
Savannah. Our troops pursued to Tel.
fair ON the south and considerable dis.
lance along the upper railroad. Here
our troops rested, finding the enemy's
works very strong, and our men from 9
heavy march the previous night and the
severe fighting We're nearly worn out.
The loss was severe on both Sides
The loss on the Union side was $780,
The rebels lost between 5000 and 4, 600,
among whom were fully 200 prisoners,
including many officers of rank. Colors,
cannon, small arms, wagons and cais--
sons were captured.
Smith, Hardee and Cobb were in COM
mand of the rebels, whose loss at first
was less than ours, owing to their pro-
tections, but at the close of the action
they suffered tremendously.
1t is believed all the rebels at the
head Of the Inlet, about 5000, will be
captured.
These facts, says the Worlds cores
pendent, have been carefully concealed
by the rebel authorities.
The greatest CONSERVATION prevailed
at Charleston. The last word left Sher-
man close to the coast, either able to
form junction with Foster and the
fleet or to attack Savannah with pros
poets of success.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Iridune's
Washington special says Congressman
Washburne, who returned to-day from
Grants headquarters, reports Warren's
movement as perfect success, and that
Grant il cognizant of the whole situa-
ton. Mr.. Washburne himself feels
much more confidence in the future
from this visit, than from any previous
one. Iy
Warren's mission was to destroy the
sible, and to discover and destroy the
new cross road from the Weldon to the
Danville road, which Grant knew was
in progress of construction, and was de-
signed to give Richmond her supplies
from the South. This was ruined by
Warren. .....'
The 1ribMle's Army of the Potomac
special thus sums up the results of War
ren's expedition: Making march Of
50 miles he destroyed three important
bridges, over 20 miles. of railroad, large
amount of forage and other stores, burn
ed Sussex Court House, captured q score
or two of prisoners, and will reach camp
tomorrow, having sustained but tri-
fling loss. 3d.. -
NEW YORK, Dec. ia vt. Morgan
letter, of the 30th ult., to the New
Orleans Era, says: The nearest report
ed rebel force to this point is said to be
at Fish River, Is miles up Mobile Bay.
This is nothing more than an advance
post. They remain very quietly OIL the
defensive, with the exception OF an oc-
casional shot from the rebel batteries at
our gunboats, simply to get range. In
either case, nothing of importance has
occurred.
A new rebel ram has come down the
Tombigbee river and is now at Selma,
having her armor and plating put on
She is reported to be a very formidable
engine Of war, Of the pattern and style
of the ram Tennessee, captured by us
during the Fort Morgan bombardment.
She is expected to arrive in Mobile at
an early day. There are said to be seven
rams and gpnboats inside the obstruc-
tons, besides some water batteries. The
almost impossible description, with
large piles driven into the earth some
eight feet beneath the water. It will
require skill and daring to overcome
these rebel means of defence.
It is said that there are no less than
four or five blockaIe-runnera at Mobile
all eagerly waiting to escape.
& LOUISVILLE, Dec. 13.-Capt. Bridge.
castle to-day and drove out Jessie, with
loss to the latter of 10 killed and
wounded. Bridgewater chased them
through Port Royal and was only eight
miles behind at that place. 1t is
thought the rebels would be captured by
Bridgewater's forces.
Col. johnson telegraphed that the
rebel Gen. Lyons advance Is moving
OH Russelyille. His main force, $500
strong, is at 'Elkaton.
The Journals special, from Nashville
18th, says the weather is considerably
moderated.
All our forts did more or less fighting
to-day, but apparently with little dam
age to the enemy.
Slzirmishing between the lines was re-
newed to-day with greater earnestness
than for some days past. The enemy
yesterday fell back to his main line, but
TO day has re-instated his force in his
outer lines.
Dispatches fully confirm the sue
cess of Rosseau's troops under Milroy.
Gen. Bates's division is within two
miles of MurfreesbOro.
Nothing has been heard OF the rebel
brigade that crossed yesterday at Cum
berland City. 49,.
Dispatches received to-day from Ros-
seau say Murfreesboro is all right, and
he expressed confidence that he could
hold the place against any force the en-
enly has at command.
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