The New York herald., 1864-08-27
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MIR. ID. r. conynsha~,s Despatch.

NEAR ATLANTA, Angus. 10, 1864.
The Union army atm threatens ralad city, and Is
gradually though slowly advancing ts works up to It's
very walls. In points limos close to the
enemys tnat Ia impossible further without
making assault.
The rebel works front--which OF formida-
BILE naiure-are occupied by the militia division
massed the Of those who do the pickong aud
and available TO reinforce any point Of
the line In case OF assault BY this they keep
their veterans fresh Then. position partly SENT
circle Atlanta about the OF the chord OF this
circle, that they send reinforcements from
this either flank very short time AT present the
most Of their troops masssd their left, tho
Macon ire, extending towards East Point, and on our
right, that they have but small force on our eft
flank Then you win cay, why not attack them thoreS
In front wde deep intrench ents with traverse
secticns and batteries at every important point.
The robeis also abass OF pointed stakes close
together before their works, and firmly sct that you
could not pull them apart In front OF these again are
the forest troes cut down. with thor branches topped
int, spear shaped points md piled another.
Indeed formidable their works aud the obstruc-
tons of them that II would be easy matter to
pass through with force guarding them Let not this
discourage my readers, though. Ir do not break
through these works-whch could onlv do with great
sacrifice of feshsrmau will force them to the choice of
giving US fair open fight or being Gagged up in AiaDta
INACTIVE
think that Sherman could have taken Atianta before
this but timed his suit Granss for tho
recl army routed hero they would be lixe'y 70 send
part to Richmond asd part TO MoDe, and thus per
haps deapge plans there Either army cannot long
retain Its position without coming
msnt 10 my opinion, before recoive tbiH move
will be made on part that will decide
but about these must DC siena
THDARTIILxRY
There is contnua artillery fire Eeps up a'osg our
lines. and as it all copverging Atlanta II mvst ~
rather hot place 10 live in lust now Paris OF ths town
could SEQ tho thick volumes smoke and chen tho lurid
flames shooting along the horizon We coud also hear
the fire bells ringing Sone OF batter ses pour
ing red hot shot in on the town. Captain Brady.
Sixth Ohio battery hss esbsheea furnace for Nesting
his shot Most likely some OF tbese fired che houses
Again. they dl she'll with fuses end these spent and
scit'er fire enough about 10 ignite climber work sEp
upon them
GENERAL srAHLuy,s DEMONSTRATIONS
On the 18Th the Fourth eorps--Generai StanIsy's-
made demonstration, capturing rife pin. On the
same evening Howard succeeded in gaining prominent
hill in his front and establishing battery which c0Ip
msnds the reoe, works on Vt.
CHANGE or Observation-Disclosures FiGHrEG-THB BURNNs
Tho Fourteenth corps relieved The Twentieth csrps
tho right, and slight skiymishing ensued
night the rebel batteries opened ercey upon u.s. and
ours soon replied, keeping up one helsh roar OF
shrek Of ahot and shell. Add to this the ringing
OF bells and the fire shooting up from the burning
demonum that Beelzebnb might envy There was |
la on Sunday until evening, when the rebel batteries
openSu tu6lr sElrmlsnef6 10 regain NH IN
'front.' OF Howard, but repused The firing extended
70 tho Twcntoth and kept up o. intervals all
night.
GENERAL KNIPEs CAPTURING OPERATION
The First div sion, commanded by General Knipe.
succeeded taking of cold about hupred
of the rebel pckets. In few days expect to have (
news Of vital Importance
wEExLKR's CAVALRY
is operating along the railroad and have succeeded in
cutting small portion OF tho line and the telegraph
at point We not the least apprehensive abeut
him. Our cavalry has gone out TO give him reception
BESIDES every bridge, town and important position is
we'll guarded and fortified. There patrols between
different posts all they do s to make dash
point and tear up the rails Az we have
construction trains along the line. this be repaired
in a few days. Though so far removed from our sup
plies, Vie troops have yet beer short days
rations and they much confidence IN the wiz
dom and Judgment that have safely pioted them hither
TO have auy fears about Mr.. Wheeler's raid Oar
communications perfect, and amply guarded against
any cavalry force Wheeler bring to bear them.
lndeed tho line from here to Chattanooga we'll kept
aa anv ordinary passenger line.