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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

Our merchants have been kept unusually
busy during Fair week and their sales have
been very extensive. A large number OF
their customers were people from the dis
tance who do not ordinarily do their busi-
ness here. This goes to show a particular
adyanta-e that the fair confers upon this
city. 1t increases the circle of the trade ev-
ery year.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

SUBSTITUTES men who are able
to do SO, are hurrying up their men as fast
IS possible. They are paying from $3.50 to
Sl2OO. The supply continues equal to the
demand
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26
RIVER ITEMS.

The Express and Passenger packet New
Boston, Capt. b. W. Davis, will depart
for Fort Madison, making connections for
st. Louis, to morrow morning at Z o'clock.
X. L. Williams in the office. Il. NJ. Pret-
lyman, agent.
The favorite mail and packet Bill Hem
derson, Capt. Dawley, will leave Port Byron
tomorrow morning, on the arrival of the
cars from Rock Island, for Dubuque. r.
NJ. Prettyman, agent.
foK ST. Louis, CAIRO AND THE SoUTn.-
Passengers taking the 500 train this even
ing. over the Chicago & Rock Island
Railroad, will arrive at st. Louis tomorrow
noon Is hours).
Passengers taking the 500 A. NJ. train
or the S:50P p. NJ. train will arrive in Cairo in
90 hours.
Luxurious sleeping cars on night trains
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

Districts.
The undersigned have agreed upon the folloy
M - nj iisc usSiuus between the respective can
dldhtcs nor Congress, OF the Uemoct attic and Re
publican parties in the several Districts of this
State:
FIRST DISTRICT.
Fort Mad son, Leo co., Monday, Oct 10.
keoSuk Tuesday II
kcosauqna. an Buren, CO., Wednesday, Oct. 10
Blooiniieid, Davis CO. Thursday, Oct Is.
Fairfield, Jefferson CO. Saturday Oct Is
Washington. Washington co.. Monday, Oct. II.
,Wapelo, Louisa %, Tuesday, Oct $.
- nul i,ngton, De- Moines cv., "Wednesday Oct 10
Nj. Iieassn', Henry CO., Thursday, Oct. %.
SECOND DISTRICT
Mrscat ne, Muscatine CO. Monday. Oct TO-
liiton, Cedar CO., TUESDAY, Oct. H.
Marion, Linn co.. W, dnes1a, oct l2.
Anamosa, Jones co., Thursday. Oct 1s.
Maqnoketa Jackson co, Friday, oct. IL.
DeWnt. Ciiuton co. Saturday, Oct -,
Davenport, SCOT CO., Tuesday, Oct Il.
LeClaire, wedn sdav, -.
THIRD DISTRICT.
Manchester. Delaware CO.. Tuesday. Oct. II.
iindependence, Buchanan CO., "Wednesday, Oct l2
ayeliy, Bfener CO., Thursday oct l3
bradford, Chlcka.aw CO., Friday, Oct. II.
Charles City, F.oyd co.. Saturday Get Is
Mitchell, Mitchell CO.. Monday, Oct. II.
New Ore gon, Howard CO.. tuesday, Oct. IL.
beeorah, " innesneia CO.. Wednesday, Oct 10.
v anson. a,ninanee co, Thursday, Oct. 20
West Unou Fayette CO., Saturday, Oct. D.
Elkader, CLAYTON CO.. Monday, Oct. 2i
DuouGUc, dubuque CO., Saturdav, rct. 29
sorRrH D,ssa'cr.
Eddyyille Wa clio co., Monday. Oct 8.
Knoxville, Iarioa CO.. Tuesday, Oct 4.
Pelih. . Wednesday Oct. 5.
Newton, Jasper CO., Thuis,.ay. Oct
Mareng9, Iowa GO. Saturday, Oct s.
i"ledc. Tama CO., TUESDAY, Oc, II.
Nlnton, benton co. "Wednesday. Oct 10
Sigourney, heekuh co., triday. Oct II
Oskaio"sa, Mahaska CO.. SATURDAY,, Oct Is.
Ottnmwa, Napelo CO. Monday, Oct i.
Cenrevilie. Gsundy co. Tues iay Oct. Is
Abba. Monroe co, "Wednesday, Oct. 10.
Nonieztma Powesheik co., "Wednesday Oct os
iowa 1ify, johnson CO., Thursday, Oct. =.
Arrangements in the 18th Dist ict as heretofore
maGe In the 9th District appointments will be
niece ard announced BY the candidates.
Ihe abos meetings vii, be held at / o'cock p
II. The discussion to be three hours. TO be omen
cd bF speech of one hour, the opposing candi-
date to answer in q speech OF an hour aud half
and concluded by arerly of half an hour BY y, Q
opening speaker. The opening to be al,crnated
between the candidates each day.
LAUREL SUMMERS.
Chairman Dem. State Cen. Com,
H. NJ. HOME,
Chairman Rep. State Cen Com
Davenport, Sept. %.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

Our OF THE DRAFr.-The city Of Rock Is.
land has furnished her quota under the last
call, and consequently her citizens rest un-
disturbed from any apprehensions Of draft
at present. Good for Rock Island.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

SAN PERRy's PREMuM.-The premium of
$25 offered by Sam Perry for the best az re
Oh wheat raised 10 the county, was take n by
J. }. Smart Of Davenport TOWNSHIP, The
yield was SO bush. Is to the acre, ',ye believe
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26


HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Grut, the
popular salesman in Henry Seloy's man.
moth furniture and carpet store, has re-
turned from the East, where he has been
purchasing the largest and most carefully
selected lot of furniture, carpets, etc., ever
opened in this market. The goods arc now
ready for sale, and all who desire to pur-
chase should not fail to give Mr.. Selby a
call, for it is well known fact that no con-
Germ has the reputation of selling better
goods or at lower prices than his He has
everything in the line that is needed to fur
nish any house in the city. Customers
have the satisfaction of knowing that every
thing is just as repr .sented-if not, their
money will DO cheerfully refunded N1w
is the time to purchase, and Selby's is the
place to make your selections.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26
MONMOUTH row NsuiP.

IHE PRoCEEDS.-N undertand that the
gross proceeds of the late County Fair
amount to very nearly $4,000 That is what
we call doing pretty considerable well for
ionr days County Fair. The society will be
able to pay the premiums, expenses, and
bave money enough left to pay the last in
stallment, $4,000 on the new grounds pur
chased last season. This is nearly one
thousand dollars better than the society has
ever done before, after having lost, on account
of the weather, one of its very best days. As
soon as the Prani,lnls ere all paid OFT and
the entry book placed in order, we srial pun
lish list Of the premiums awarded.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

$4,000 OF GENERAL lERcntSbIsE, consisting
If pry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Hats and
'Ians Roots and shoes {er sale or exchange fpr
-eal property, This stock was selected in De-
,emlier last atlow prices f.om Jcbhers, and IS
offered for sale on account ot the failing health
II its owner. 1t can be bought at Il g,eat bar
Qin.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

Howe DO You Do?-The ladies have been
humbugged long enough by poor, cheap
made, unservicable sewing machines, there
fore We advise them to ca! at Cones and
see machine worth looking at-worth
ouylng-and worth Using. 1t is positively
the best machine for all kinds of work, ever
made or used 1t is none other than the
t'''-''rated Howe Machine. sp5-dtf
IF GOOD CLOTHES alone made men this
city would be most fortunate in superior
masculinity, for the indefatigable Krause,
opposite the National Bank, has turned out
surprising number of good suits Of clothes
this year, and is prepared to keep doing SO.
You will be sure Of a fit every time you try,
and reasonable price too. s
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

SrovEs.-The place to buy the Stewart
and Challenge Cooking Stoves is at Geo. w.
Smiley's, 2dst., between Main and Harrison.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

TRIAL OF TRoTTISG HORSES. The great
trotiDg match OF the season came oil at tn c
Fair Ground on Saturday heats, best
three III five, TO harness, for the Scott Coln
ty Agricultural socicty's premiums, Ist,
Sl5o; I'd, SO. J. c. Simpson entered
Tom Iiyer," A. D. Carson Bob Ridley, Y
and kitty kirk"-a Rockford mare. bob
Ridley won the pole and the first heat in
23s, after which TON Hyer' won three
straight heats in ? 50, 2.31, 2.57.
The first premium wasawardedt to tom"
and the second to Bob and viii, -;
performance ended IT," ,aro,,t, = ,nn,,l
ovunty Fair.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

HEAVY YIELD.-We understand that the
corniield of Henry Tilden, Of Davenport
township on being carefully examined by
the agricultural committee, takes the palm
as producing the largest number OF bushels
per acre. The yield per acre is set down,
officially at one hundred and .tcrtytour Jaisl-
els! Can anybody show larger eld =
If so ct him speak.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

JOINT DIscussIoS.-By reference to an
other column it will be seen that the chair
men Of the Democratic and Republican State
Central Committees have gled upon a list
OF appointments to be filed by the respect
i've candidates in the several districts. Pa
pers OF every Pablicai stripe throus livut the
State are requested to copy, and present
their bill to the next administration.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

STATE FAI4.-Thc State Fair commences
at burlington to-day. Those of our citi-
Aehs WHO desire to see the many fine things
disp'ayed there should take tomorrow
mornings boat and 60 down A considera-
bic number have gone already.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

COUNTY coSyENTioS.-It will be seen bv
published notice that the Democratic Coun.
ty Convention for the nomination of county
officers will be held at the Court House in
this city on Saturday, Oct. 1st, at o'clock
+. NJ. full attendance is required. Let
the d mocracy turn out and show the peo-
pie that they arc IN earnest.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

PERsoSALl-Our friend James Corbin,
Esq, brother of Austin Corhin Esq, of this
city, arrived in town on Thursday, from
New Hambshire, en- route for Santa Fe, to
fill an appointment which he has received as
clerk in the Z. S. District Court Of New
Mexico under Judge Hubbeu, position
which he is in every way competent to FILL
He starts for that place tomorrow morning.
We wish him happy journey and pros
porous life among the New Mexicans.
DRAFr IN CHICAGo.-The draft for the
City Of Chicago was ordered commenced
this (Monday) morning.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

CHRisTIAS HcaE.-The agricultural soci-
ETY. has donated the Christian Home the
5000 for which the booths had been rented
which IS very generous act This "Homc"
Will probably clear s 800 out of its enter
prise in furnishing provisions for those who
attend the fair. This will be source Of
much good
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

A FREAk.-During the enrolment for the
draft in this county, last summer young
man by the name of Moore, who for the
past tive years has resided in Missouri was
paying a short visit to his mother who re-
sides here. The young man was enrolled,
and, what is more, he was drafted lie will
be surprised when he comes to hear of it.
though it is doubtful if he be counted in.
This is one of the freaks Of the draft.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

GENERous.-Wheni it was asccrtaincd at
Lyoss that the Hon. VIM. L. Lefiinewell
was drafted his friends notified him to pro
cure his substitute and they should claim
the privilege of footing the bill Several
soldiers of the First Iowa Cavalry, in which
Mr. Lefiingwell was Captain, called upon
him and declared that he should not SO in
to the ranks-that they would go then.-
selves first Mr.. l.. found no difficulty in
procuring a substitute at reasonable fig
ureAa young man who had never Ieen in
the field. Few men have more ardent
friends than Mr.. Lefingwell
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

1nEATRE.-Large audiences are delighted
every night at Wildman's Theatre, at the
New German Theatre Building. The plays
presented are Of the most interesting char
actcr and cannot fail to am,isc. Drop in
this evening and witness very interesting
performance
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

ADJoURHBD AEsrrsG.

ADJoURHBp MEsrrSG.
CoUscrL CHAnDsR, Sept. 81, 1864
dm honor, Mayo Losfy, called the meet
ing to order.
A defmen presen'-Andresen. Coul hard.
Hornby. Jone-, Noe, Parks and Rauge.
Proceedings Of last meeting we're read and
approved.
Aid. Runge presented . petition Of J. G.
Shorey aud others, praying to have cross
ing laid on tho vest side cf Harris ~ stree,
across seventeenth street. 0ranted.
Ad. Conlthsrd pr sen ed petition Of Price
ard Conner In regard to as-eesmeut. Ne.
ferred to Committee on Claims, 10 report nr1t I
meeting.
Aid. jones pre.en,ed petition of G. E.
Huboell and Others, praying 20 reins,ate
Danie II. Severance as policeman, and moved
to grant the p aver Of h petition.
His Honor declared that motion out Of
order.
Aid. Ardresen presented petition Of C. H.
keot in regard to LIE Claire aud Seventh
streets. M. Kent aas alio ed to expisiu the
matter TO City Councii, AID the petition was
referred to . pea co.'s nit e~ cousis il Q Of
Aid. Andfesep, Ruuae and Parks, to repo
n Il meeting.
Report Of City Clerk was ordered file
a ~ Published.
10 his Honor the MAYOR and Aldermen of
the Cstyof Darsnport:
10 pursuance of Teso ution passed last
meeting, the Undersigned City Clerk begs
irave t. report u your honorable body .he
to lowing revenues and Expenditures OF the
road fluid:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

GERMAN THEATRE.-We had the pleasure
OF witnessing fine performance at the Ger
man Theatre on Sunday night last. There
were three excellent pieces brought out on
the boards. Messrs. Moyel, Weideman and
A. Meitke, Jr., acquitted themselves hand
somely, as also did the ladies-Miss Anto-
MO Matihes, Mademoiselle Robcrtine Mat
thes and Madam Hering. A large audience
was present, who were we'll pleased with
the performances. Mademoiselle Robertine.
though very young, has all the attributes Of
star actress. We hope she will be brought
before the public often. *
CoNscRIpTs.- men are presenting
themselves at the Provost Marshars Office
to be examined and, disposed Of as the law
directs. AS yet we hear ofno dsobedience
oforders or skedaddling to parts unknown.
There was larger crowd at the office this
morning, and Dr. Barrows has been very
busy during the day in testing their physi.
cal capabi i.ities. OF course some procure
exemptions, but as general thing they
pass muster
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

appointments for Political Dis.
cm>siOAi bctW cen Candidates for.
loa.rt>- ina tlac Congressional
Districts.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

The undersigned have agreed upon the follow.
M 10 nj isc ussious between the respective can
dldates ior Congress, OF the Democr attic and Re
pubican parties in the several Districts Of this
State:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

GOLD AND THE M,RkETs.-Gold is tum-
bling hcadlong. To-day it ranges as low as
l.75, and the markets are unsteady all over
the country. Imported goods are reelng ;
domcstics are going down little, and the
bottom of the grain market has been very
badly damaged, as will be seen by our local
report. Wheat is down to ST so in Chica-
go, and other grain in proportion. There is
said to be panic in the grain market to-day
Chicago and New York. The excitement
runs high all through the country.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-26

REMovED.-Being annoyed every hour in
the iay ~ inquiries at our Office Are
you the Adjutant Generals", lis this this
Gen. Bakers office - We wish. IL
''i"' - o"' WI ''''" knowledge, thaving con-
suited our wife on the subject,) we are not
the Adjutant General, nor is the Office
marked by our shingle Gen. Bakers place
of business He has removed to Nichols
Blo;k corner of Cd and Brady. Where
hc can he cOuSultn,l Ju.ip ~ Lu.;,oes l. o,r,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-12-19

Fort MeAlhster, which was captured on
the l4th inst. by General Sherman, is a
very strong earthwork, situated on the
Ogeechee River, about sixteen miles south
Of the mouth of the Savannah River.
and about six miles from the mouth of
Ossabsw Sound. This part of the coast Of
Georgia is Of that amphibious character
which marks so much of the Southern
coast in genersl-the rsveled and unan-
ished ends of natures web, where sea and
land keep up q mutual warfare. The
ocean breaks IN between Great Wssssvv
and Osssbaw Islands, forming Ossabsw
Sound, and into this estuary flow the
great Ogeechee and Vernon Rivers. The
land, or rather the marsh, on each side of
the Ogeechee, is almost J7ellr a. saz, GER
certainly hardly rising q foot above the
level Of the river, while at times it is eff
fectually submerged. For miles and miles
on every hand there is nothing to be seen
but these low and level Islands and islets,
~ 10'a WIN T00ds ana rsIK grasses, save
where lustier vegetation has pushed up
In occasional elumps Of trees called ahum-
mooks."
About six miles from the mouth of Os-
ssbaw Sound, near where the Savannah.
Albany and Gulf Railroad crosses tbe
Ogeechee, the river jets out into q promou-
tory named Point Genesis, covered bv one
OF these hummockB of more than ordinary
size. Behind this, hidden from the river.
lies Fort McAllister, an esrthwork of i'm
mense strength, erected by the rebels early
IN the war. Its batteries completely COM
manded the river.
Fort McAllister, which has inst succuub-
ed 70 an attack on the land side, had pre-
Viously bid defiance to two attacks from
our naval forces. The first Of these took
place nearly two years ago. On the 27th
Of January, 1863, the monitor MoRtsuk.
commanded by Captain Worden, bonn
bsrded its earthen walls for nearly ak
hours, without either receiving or doing
much damage. Each appeared to be invin-
clble against the other. The second and
more important attack was made on the
Sd OF March, 1853. The vessels employed
n this engagement were the monitors
Montsuk, Passaic, Pstspsco, and Nahant,
and the gunboats Seneca, Wissahickon
md Dawn, and several mortar-sehOoners.
This formidable force rained q storm Of
'hot and shell on the fort for one whole
lay, with no more damage 10 the rebels
han the aiEmounting Of q gun or two.
Late in the afternoon the fleet was with
lraWn, uninjured, and the vessels dropped
lown the stream, the rebels coming out on
he Parspets and cheering 8 defiant adieu.
Near Fort McAllister the blockade-run--
Ter Nashville was destroyed on the 2sth of
february, 1853, By the Montauk.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-12-19
NEW YORK ITEMS.

NV YoRK, Dec. IL.
The President having disspprovsd of SO
much of General Dix's order as directs the
pursuit of raiders over the border, General
Dix has issued an order revoking that part
of his order.
Gold is weak almost to panic, under
the splendid news of the morning. Opened
at 231, sold down to 235, but rallied again
to 2275f.
Colonel De Forest, late of the 6th New
York Cavalry, died in this city yesterday.
The P0st's Washington special, 18th, says
Secretary Stanton ordered salute Of two
hundred guns to be fred in Franklin Square
to-day for Thomas victory over Hood.
The Post publishes a detailed statement
of vessels composing Rear Admiral Portsr's
feet, which started on an expedition on
Monday last from Hampton Roads. There
are sixty-four vessels, carrying 5s7 guns.
The prize steamer Emma Henry, cap
5ursd on the 9Th instant, off Wilmington,
BY the United States gunbOst Cherokee,
arrived at the Navy Yard, yesterday, in
command of Ensign John Small, from
Fortress Monroe. She is new, large
Iized iron side-wheel steamer, and is to be
tilted up for transport.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-12-19
OFFICIAL BTLLETIN.
WAR DRPARTMKET,


WASHINGTON, Dec II, s:a5A
Majsr General Diz'
The following official report of the great
victory achieved yesterday by General
Thomas and his gallant army, over tho
rebel forces under Hood, in front of Nash
vile wss received this morning.
One OF the most surprising cireum-
stances connected with the great aehive-
medt is the small loss suffered by our
troops, evincing among other things the
admirable skill and caution of General
Thomas, in his disposition of the battle.
In our rejoicings at the defeat Of the
enemy, thanks are due to the Almighty for
his protection to our gallant officers and
soldiers in the great conflict they have
passed through.
The report of General Thomas, and also
an unofficial report containing interesting
details, ara subjoined.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE
CUMBERLAND, EIGHT MILES PROM
NASHVILLE, Dec. 16-6 P. N.
To the President of the United States, Hon.
E. NJ. Stanton, and Lieutenant General
Grant;
The army thanks you for your spprOba-
ton Of its conduct yesterday, and to assure
you that it is not misplaced, 1 have the
honor to report that the enemy has been
pressed at all point to-day, on his line Of
retreat to the Brentwood Hills. Brigsdiel
General Hatch, Of Wilson's Corps Of cav.
airy, on the right, turned the enemy's left
and captured large number of prisoners
not yet reported. Major General Scho-
fields Corps, next on the left of the cav
airy, carried several hills, captured many
prisoners and six pieces of artillery. Bre-
vet Major General Smith, next on the left
of Major General Schofeld, carried the
salient point of the enemy's line, with
MeMillan's Brigade Of McArthur's Divi-
sion, capturing sixteen pieces Of artillery,
two Brigadier Generals, and about 200
prisoners.
Brigadier- General Garrard's division Of
Smiths Command, next on the left Of
McArthur's division, carried the enemy's
entrenehments, capturing all the artillery
and troops of the enemy on the line.
Brigadier General Woods troops, on
the Franklin Pike, took up the assault
capturing the enemys entrenehments and
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-12-19
FROM SOUTHERN PAPEns.

INV AOAAJ OSOs IL.
The Richmond papers mention another
Union expedition in North Carolina, in ad-
dition to the one up the Roanoke.
They say last Sunday three hundred men
from the gunboats in the Chowan
river destroyed all the rebel commissary
stores at MurfreesbOro, in Hertford County,
and took off large number of horses and
;uules.
Board and lodging are advertised in
Richmond at S25 per day.
In the rebel Senate on the 18th, resolu-
tion was offered to establish the flag of the
Confederate States.
It appears the rebel navy object to the
present flag, because in calm it looks like
a Gag of truce.
= Mr.. Henrie's joint resolution to prosecute
the war until independence is secured, was
adopted.
The salaries of the members and officers
of the House were each increased 81, 800
per annum.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-12-19

hundred and fifty prisoners and FIVE bat
tie flags, with very little loss on our side.
The citizens of Franklin represent
Hoods army as complety demerslized.
In addition to the captures of yesterday,
reported in my dispatches of last night, 1
have the honor to report the capture of
General Rucker, and about two hundred
and fifty of the enemy's cavalry, in fight
that occurred about eight o'clock last night
between General Rucker and General
Hatch, of our cavalry.
The enemy have been pressed to-day,
both in front and on both sides. Brigsdier
General johnson succeeded in striking
him on the flank Just beyond Franklin,
capturing quite number of prisoners;
the number is not yet reported. Ny cav
airy is pressing him closely. am much
in hopes of getting many more prisoners
tomorrow.
[Signed,l GEO. H. THOMAS,
Msjor-G General.
Other news, unofficial, from Nashville,
states that 1000 prisoners were captured
by Wilson, and that General Rousseau,
st Murfrees boro, reports For
rest killed and l,5O0 of his men CAPTURED.
The Superintendent at Nashville reports
that the railroad from Nashville will be
open to Franklin tonight, and will rapidly
follow Thomas, thus furnishing him sup
plies and enabling him to push on.
r. M. STANTON