The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06
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If Sherman should succeed in reaching the sea-coast
1t amounts to barren victory, if retreating through
the State of Georgia be called victory. 1t is
| nothing but abandonment of Georgia and Alabama
on the part of the enemy, and acknowledgment that
they could hold their position the interior of
those States. Besides it is an abandonment of the
greater part of Tennessee and Leaves Hood of
the situation in that direction who, at last accounts
was driving the yankees into Nashville. Hoods cap
lures in Tennessee far overbaance Shermans achieve
ments since he evacuated Atlanta. The whole opera
lions have greatly diminished the yankee army while
the Confederate army has been considerably increased
FROM GEORGIA
The very latest intelligence from the direction of Louis
vile reports the enemy still in stau quo. No
wards this city had been made the public to the
contrary notwithstanding.
freely with Fitzpatrick and his The Yankee Gen
era and his official satellites made conceamcnt of their
objective point, which they proclaim to be Savannah.
All reliable accounts agree IN putting the enemys force
down thirty thousand infantry and five thousand cavalry
We amply able to take of any such numbers.
Topographic communication between this place and
Savannah by way of Mien, interrupted to-day.
The reports have from below state that the head of
Sherman's main column reached Millen to-day.
General Wheeler writes that he has whipped Fitzpatrick
throughout, doubling him up upon the main body. He
has not taken great many prisoners, because the Yam
surrender. very considerable number have perma-
nenty leased plantations in the counties of Burke and
Jefferson.-AUGUsTA CoNsTITUTIoNALIsT, Dec. 2.
THE FIGHT NEAR GRAHAMyILLE, S. C.
The fight of Wednesday, near Grahamvc resulted
in the signal repuse of the enemy 1t lasted six hours
from ii in the forenoon o'clock in the afternoon,
when the enemy retreated, leaving 500 dead and
wounded on the field, besides those carried off, Onr
loss estimated from fifteen killed. and from
eighty TO ninety wounded The enemy made several
desperate assaults advancing boldly and in good
to our breastwors dischargng volley after yolley of
NJ hn Rf4n cd fhnir
with unyieiding frmness, while our batteries moved
the enemy down with grape and canister.
Our casualties are reported 10 be principally among
the Georgia militia who said to have behaved with
distinguished gallaatry.
General G. W. Smith commanded the field in per-
The battle-ground We learn was about four miles
from the railroad and three miles from the village of
Grallamyille. At last accounts the enemy had fallen
back three miles and were Smelling from their gun
boats at Boyds Landing, evidently to prevent our
troops from following them up.
1t also reported that they were receiving rein
forcements, and renewal of the fight expected
Thursday but the Yankees showed disposition for
another advance, and troops, after following them
up closely contented with keeping close watch
their movements.
The enemy, learn, have made some additional
demonstrations towards Coosawhatchie and at Bee
Creek. 1t is generally believed that they will make
another trial before embarking in their gun boats
Charleston Courier, 3D.
The following official dispatch relates to this fight
GRAHAMvILLE. S. c., Dec. "A force of infantry,
ery and cavalry under Foster attempted to gain the
railroad at this point but and repused.
force of marines under Dahlgren attempted gain the
railroad at Coosawhatche, but met at Lees creek
and repulsed. w. J. HARDEE,
Lieutenant General
1t is presumed that this movement of the yankees
made for the purpose of cooperating with Sher-
mans operations.
SUCCESSFUL EXPEDITION AGAINST THE BAL
TIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
Maj -Gen. Rosser, on Monday the 28th ult., made
successful descent the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
and vicinity. The following dispatch from Gen. Lee
explains the result:
HEADQUARTERS, Dec. 2, 1864.
Gen. Early reports that Rosser with Paynes and his
own brigade, the 27th ut encountered near Moore
field small party of the enemy. He captured 40 pris
and piece of artillery On the 2Sth, he
prsed and captured Fort Kelly New Creek with four
field pieces four siege guns, between 7tG and 800 prs
oners large number of horses and mules, and eight
stand ofcoors. He destroyed 200 wagons, and guam
ty of commissary stores. He brought off the field
pieces and wagons, spiked the siege guns and de-
stroyed the carriages.
He also captured Piedmont destroyed all the gov
eminent buildings, containing a number of engines;
burnt several bridges aud did considerable damage
the railroad. Ase collected several hundred head of
cattle. His loss two killed and three wounded.
The holiness and energy exhibited by Rosser and tn
conduct of his men deserve much praise.
[Signed1 r. K. LEE, General.