Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1864-12-24


way out and reached Murfreesboro without loss.
On the 4.h the block house at Orviile 5 creek was
attacked by rebel Gen. Bates Division, with
a battery of artillery, doing no damage Same
afternoon three regiments, with I'd artlllery'
went from Murfreesboro under Gen. Miroy. Our
troops attacked and routed enemy. Federal loss
killed and 40 wounded enemy loss unknown.
Night coming on our forces recreated to the fort
On Monday the enemy were reinforced by TWO
Brigades of infantry, and 80 cavalry, under
Forest, in person. During Tuesday and We'd
nesday enemy demonstrated advance on forts al
Murfreesboro, coming up within one mile of fort.
Yesterday infantry moved around to Wilkins,
or about IL miles northwest of fort, where Neg
ley's command was formed at the battle of Stone
river, and seven regiments and battery were
sent to Salem, who encountered enemy on
the pike behind breastworks of logs and rails
Rebels were routed and driven off in great con-
sternation, Forests cavalry making race against
time in their hurry to escape. Our loss is 80
killed, l75 wounded enemys loss largely eX-
ceeds ours. Twenty-sey prisoners, including
Is commissioned officers, were captured. Blu
fords Division of cavalry attacked Murfreesboro,
entered town and shelled it, destroyed many
houses. Rosecrans drove enemy out of town
and he has not made his appearance since. Gen.
Granger reported all right at Stevenson's.-
Weather cold no movements in progress. Per-
sons from rebel lines report great suffering
among troops. All carpets have been taken up
and made into blankets. Reported that the
Tennesseeans in Hoods army willing to fight
now, but will not again leave the State.
New YORK. l4th -Horlds special correspond
ent has accounts of battle in front of Savannah,
on 10TH which he says comes direct from local
resident of Richmond lie says 90. 900 of Sher-
mans men at an early hour crossed the Ogec-
chez river, twelve miles north Of Savannah.
The left wing was extended to cut the Char
lesion and Savannah Railroad Communication
had been effected on proceeding day with Foster,
who again reported advancing on Grahams-
Vile. The rebels retreat from their strong posi-
ton south of Heretalgo Bridge, evidently alarm
ed at finding themselves threatened both front
and rear by superior forces. Sherman, who was
on the field, found himself confronted by large
force of regulars and militia, entrenched. The
battle began early in the day and was contested
with great fury on both sides. Garrison of Sa-
vannah, numbering II 900 veterans, participated
in fight. At noon a grand charge was made by
Union troops, which carried some works on enc
my's left and center, striving to cut him off from
the city This was carried by an advance of the
whole line, which doubled up the rebel forces in
confusion. They fell back to vicinity of the
works in the rear of Savannah Our troops
pursued some distance South, and a correspond
ing distance along the Railroad when they rest
ed finding enemys works very strong. The
men from long march of previous night, and Sc
we're fighting were worn out. Loss severe on
both sides. Two thousand, five hundred Union,
and between . 900 and 900 rebels killed. Our
wounded is about 200. We captured many
prisoners, including officers of rank, together
with colors, cannon, small arms and cassons.-
G. W. Smith, Hardee and Cobb were in
mand of rebels. At first their loss was less than
ours, owing to their protection, but ut the close
of the action they suffered terribly. The facts,
says the Worlds correspondent, have been care
fully concealed by the rebel authorities. The
greatest CONSERVATION prevailed at Charleston.
Last news left Sherman close to coast able to
either form junction with Foster and feet, or
attack Savannah with prospect of success.
IIILToN HEAD, l2th--Capt. Duncan. one of
Gen. Towards scouts, has just come in, having
descended the Ogeechee in small boat He left
the army on the evening of the 9th. Shcrman's
whole army then within ten miles of Savan-
nah advancing to attack. Enemy's works, five
miles from city, were probably attacked yester-
day, as heavy firing heard in that direction
Capt. Duncan represents that army in best
possible spirits. Very little opposition has been
met with on the march. Enemy could not tell
which route was to be taken. Army lived on the
country, and accumulated consdera BILE number
of horses and cattle
Following telegram was received by Captain
Duncan
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TENNESSEE. near Sa-
vannah, Dec. 9th-We have met with perfect
success thus far. The troops in fine spirits.
(Signed,) Howard,
Com d Q right wing of army.
Another dispatch brought by Capt Duncan,
gives directions to the Chief of Signals to keep a
good look out. (Signed), FOSTER.