Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-09
EASTERN TELEGRAPH
DaTEs TO DECEMBER 5.
IFrom the Reese River Reveille.
Rebel Reports of ShermHn's Actions
in Georgia.


Rebel Reports of Shermnn's Actions
in Georgia.
New YORK, Dec. 4th.-Savannah and
Georgia papers of the 9th and Richmond
papers of the LIST have been received. 1t ap-
pears that an attack was made on the east of
Macon, on Sunday the Doth, the rebels los
ing battery which was subsequently recov-
cred with small loss on both sides.
The Augusta Constitution OF the 24th says
Slocum's entire corps went down on the west
side Of the Oconee, indicating the intention
of passing BY Augusta between that place
and Macon, and make for the sea, between
Savannah and Brunswick.
Gov. Brown was in Macon where he had
removed all the valuables from Milledge-
vile.
The rebel cavalry are burning barns, corn
cribs and everything that can be of use to
Sherman, in front Of his main army on the
Ocomulgee river.
Rattle ut Oconee Bridge.
The Savannah Republican of the 25th
contains dispatch stating that on the 24th
there was fighting all day at Oconee bridge
which was held by the rebels. In the even
ing the Federals had turned their guns in
the opposite direction on the other side Of
the river, indicating an attack in the rear.
Wheeler was crossing eighteen miles below
the bridge to aid in its defence. Another
dispatch says the Federals hanked Gen.
Wayne at Oconee bridge on the Central rail-
road. compelling him to retreat. The Fede-
rails also crossed at Balls Ferry four miles
below the bridge. A later dispatch from
Augusta dated the 23d, to Gen. Hardee ut
Savannah, states that the enemy had been
driven back across the Oconee. General
Wayne has returned to the bridge. The
main body of Sherman's army is reported Is
miles west of Saundersville and spreading
devastation. The Richmond Wing Of the LIST
says the news from Georgia shows that
Sherman is gradually approaching the coast
but refrains from giving direction. He had
met with no serious opposition since his re-
pulse at Oconee. Efforts are making to
head him off. Wheeler has had two victo-
rious engagements with Kilpatrick's cavalry.
News from Hilton Head.
The Hilton Head correspondent Of the
Herald SAYS Gen. Foster proceeded up Broad
river with an expedition and landed five miles
below Pocatoligo bridge. He captured the
bridge after sharp fighting, the rebels evacu-
ating. Large quantities of stores were found
DESTROYED. 1t is supposed that the rebel
force along the coast has been materially les
sened to concentrate a force against Sher-
man.
Communication open with sherman
preparations Making 10 Assist
Him.
Admiral Dahlgren and General Foster are
in communication with Sherman, who is sup
posed to be moving on Savannah. A joint
force has been organized to cooperate with
him, while other expeditions are moving on
other strategic points. 1t is reported on
shore that Lee is marching against Sherman.
From the Army of the Potomac.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAc, Dec. 2.
From information obtained through scouts
and deserters, it was ascertained that the reb-
els are constructing railroad from Stony
creek, on the Weldon railroad, towards Din
widdie Court House, and that large lot Of
supplies were accumulated there. Orders
were given to Gregg's cavalry to proceed in
that direction and destroy all the property
found. A column started there yesterday
morning. On crossing Rowanty creek, our
forces met the enemy's pickets, who at once
retired. The command pushed on, passing
Duval's mills, where the First brigade was
put in position to protect the tanks. The
Second brigade, Colonel Gregg commanding,
advanced towards Stony creek, where the
enemy was found in strong position on the
south side, with three guns sweeping the open
field. The 4th, Both and 10th Pennsylvania
regiments took the advance and did the most
fighting, The 18th formed in line at the edge
Of the woods, and with loud yellS charged
across the opening until within five hundred
yards Of the creek, when they dismounted, and
crossing the bridge, rushed up the banks of
the inner works before the rebels could get
their guns to bear on the bridge. The enemy
had previously torn the planks up on the
bridge, making the crossing more difficult.
Those who remained in the fort surrendered.
About hundred escaped. These were met
by squadron of the 4th cavalry, which had
swan the stream at another point. Many Of
them in trying to get away were killed or
wounded. The 10th, Owen commanding, in
the meantime made similar charge andcap-
tured another work, taking more prisoners.
The 18th was also busily engaged, and cap
tured six wagons, twenty-five mules and three
guns found in the works, and two which had
been thrown in the creek. The other, being
too heavy to handle, was spiked. Had the
bridge been in good order they would all
have been brought away. All the buildings
at the station were burned, besides the fol-
lowing supplies 1900 Enfield rifles, large
quantity Of ammunition, 5000 sacks of grain,
500 bales of hay, quantity of corn and oats,
500 barrels of coal oil, quantity of bacon
and camp and garrison equipage, and the
railroad bridge, which was about $50 feet
loag. The command were then ordered to
fall back, which they did in good order. The
enemy had by this time made his appearance
in pretty strong force, and indicated the in
tention of making an attack, but were driven
III H,, hat
reaching Duvalrs mills the order was given
to fire them. In few minutes they were
one mass of flames. Here the rebel cavalry,
Buffers brigade, attempted another charge,
but were received with a salute of seventy
shots from our men, and a few well directed
shells from the battery, when they fell back,
leaving a number on the field. They after
wards rallied and followed our column, but
notwithstanding their efforts to annoy us, did
not inhict any damage. The division re-
turned to camp at o'clock in the evening,
with loss of twenty-seven killed and wound
ed, all Of whom were brought away. They
captured ITO prisoners and 90 officers.
Further from sherman.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 4.-The Americans cor
respondent from Annapolis says: The Sa-
vannah Republican of the Goth states that
Milan. His cavalry had approached that
place and returned without molesting it.
Sherman is resting his forces, preparatory to
an advance to the seaboard.
New York, Dec. 4.-The Richmond Dis
patch Of the I'd says: A cavalry fight, in
which we were victorious, took place in East
Georgia on Tuesday. The Yankee cavalry
under Fitzpatrick were attempting to cross
the Savannah river, when they were attacked
BY Wheeler, and after an obstinate fight were
driven back in the direction of Milan, losing
very heavily. Sherman's main army is NOV
ing towards the coast. A battle is expected.
The Enquirer says the cavalry tight was
something more than skirmish, though it
can scarcely be rated as battle. Our loss
was seventy killed, wounded and missing.
The enemy's is reported to be much greater.
We have already intimated our belief that
Grant will send forces to Port Royal, with
the intention to march into the country and
relieve Sherman from his embarrassments.
1t is now nearly certain that this advance
which has been attempted has resulted IN Z
complete failure. We are sure it will be diff