Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-12-07
SHERMAN.

Savannah Dates to December Nv hat IN e
Enemy are Doing-Promise of Impor-
tant Movements-Foster's Advance in
South Carolina-The Late Battle There
A "Drawn Battle' Clalmed-Another er
Fight anticipated.
[From the Savannah Republican, Dec. /
The whereabouts Of Sherman's main body
has been satisfactorily ascertained, and his
movements yesterday indicated anything but
decision OF purpose asito his destination. With
out entering into particulars, we would simp-
ly say that the signs are that many people who
have been unduly alarmed at the idea Of his
taking them in his line of march, will be agree
ably disappointed.
Important movements are on foot TO meet
him wherever he may go, but these will be
developed at the proper time.
Gen. Wheeler manages Fitzpatrick with all
ease, and with less force has whipped and
driven him in every engagement. He has taken
one stand OF coloTs, which is evidence of the
yigor with which he has pressed him.
Severe Battle in CarolIna-Its probable re-
newal.
From the Savannah Republican, Dec. IL
In our issue OF yesterday we mentioned the
fact that considerable force of the enemy had
landed from transports in Broad river, and
were advancing on the railroad in the dir &C.
ton Of Graham Vile. During the night we h ID
transported an effective force to that point,
which, uniting with that already on the ground,
marched forward yesterday, under the COM
mand of Major General Gustavus Smith, Of the
Georgia State troops, to meet the enemy.
The enemy, mum bering as near as could be
JuuReQ uFe tnOuSdnu men, Win sixteen pieces
OF artillery, attacked General Smith at place
called Honey Hill, three miles east OF the viii
lage Of Grahamville, at IL o'clock a. m. Our
strength consisted of fourteen hundred mus
kets and four pieces efartilIery. We had some
few embrasure for open batteries, and slight
entertainments on the right and left, but our
line was necessarily extended, owing to the
superiority of the enemy in numbers, and much
of it was both light and unprotected. This,
however, only emboldened our men to greater
deeds, and they fought the battle throughout
with an energy and resolution worthy OF vet
Grams.
The fight lasted until dark AMI the enemy
made several desperate charges against our
line, but it stood firm. and repulsed every at
tack, finally driving hack the enemys right
and centre, but their left stood unn1oved at the
close of the action. For four or five hours
these men maintained the fight without relief.
Late in the day Gen. Robertson arrived with
the 32d Georgia, battery OF artillery, and
company of cavalry, in time to render most
gagement, which was conducted with yigor on
both sides. Tins far it may be set down as
drawn battle, though In view of the great dis.
parity Of numbers the honors OF the day are
certainly due to the COnfederates.
We have been unable to learn the details of
Gen. Smiths forces, though it Is believ we'd that
the Georgia militia constituted the greater por-
tion of them. - Co. - - =
Our loss was between so and 100 killed and
wounded; the enemy's loss is officially report.
ed to be much greater. a. e.
Last night seven or eight transports loaded
with reinforeements, were reported going up
Broad nyer, which gives assurance that the
light will be renewed to. day.