Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-16

Heavy Battle near 9ayannah-The
Rehels driven int she Intrench-
mentS ofthe City-4hefman In Com.
munfcation with Foster-COnsteFna.
tiOn at ChRFlestOn.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Worlds
special correspondent has an account Of
battle in front of Savannah, on Saturday,
Dec. 10th, which. he says comes direct
from loyal resident of Richmond. He
says twenty thousand Of Sherman's men
at an early hour crossed the Oguchee
river below Bloomingdale, twelve miles
north of Savannah, massing between that
point and Telfair. The left wing was ea-
tended SO as to cut, the Charleston and
Savannah Railroad. Communication ef-
fected on the preceding day with Foster,
who was again rapidly advancing on
Grahamsville. The rsbels retreated from
their strong position south of Pocotaligo
bridge, evidently alarmed at finding them
selves threatened both in front and rear
by superior forces. Sherman who was
on the field found himself confronted by
q large force of regulars and militia en-
trenched. The battle began early in the
day and was contested with great fury on
both sides. The garrison of Savannah
numbering twelve thousand veterans par
ticipated. Toward noon grand
charge was made by the Union troops
which carried some very strong works
on the enemy's left and centre, threaten
ing to cut him off from the city. This
was followed by an advance of the whole
line, which doubled up the rebel forces in
confusion, and they fell back to the imme-
date vicinity Of the works in the rear Of
Savannah. Our troops pursued to Tel
fair on the south, and corresponding dis
lance along the upper railroad. Our
troops rested on finding the enemy's
works very strong. The men, from long
march the previous night and severe fight
ing. were worn out. The loss was severe
on both sides. Twenty-Five hundred
Union troops, and between three and four
thousand rebels were killed or wounded
About twelve hundred prisoners, inclu-
ding many officers of rank, together with
colors, cannon, small arms. wagons and
caissons were captured. G. W. Smith,
Hardee and Cobb were in command OF
the rebels. At first their loss was less
than ours, owing to their protection, but
at the close of the action they suffered tre-
mendously. 1t is believed that Of the
rebels at the head of the inlet four or five
thousand will be captured. The facts,
says the Worlds correspondent, have been
carefully concealed by the rebel authori-
ties. The greatest CONSERVATION prevailed
at Charleston.
The last news left Sherman close to the
coast, able to either form junction with
Foster and the feet, or to attack Savan-
nah with prospects OF success.
Appointment of Attorney General
speed Connrmed-TaxattOn Of the
Mines again - Another Railroad
Cut by our Troops.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l2.-James Speed,
of Kentucky. was confirmed by the Senate
to-day as Attorney General.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.-The Secretary
of the Interior, in his report, reviews his
recommendation for the imposition of
moderate tax upon miners and the pro-
duce of all mines, to be collected through
the bureau Of internal revenue.
Advices from City Point state that a
storm was raging there yesterday. 1t is
reported that one of Lees important rail-
road communications has been cut BY our
troops.