Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-19
Fer the Delaware Gazette
NOTES IN DIXIE.
XI.
THREE MILES FROM ATLANTA, GA,
July q, 1864.

THREE MILES FROM ATLANTA, GA,
July q, 1864. {
The Gate City is not yet ours, the newspa-
pers to the contrary Notwithstanding. For
three weeks its roofs and steeples have been in
sight, and Gen. Shermans iron lines have been
daily closing nearer and nearer upon the de-
voted metropolis. 1t is now within range oi
the artillery, and shells have been thrown to
the suburbs if not 10 the city itself. The huge
forts that cover its approaches loom up frOwn-
ingly around its finely shaded purlieus, and
above them the flag of the rebellion CLEANS in-
SOlsntly in the bright southern sun. The three
corps ofthe Army of the Cumberland couironi
the northern, northeastern. and nor:h- western
faces Of the city. like the three sides of poly.
gon, the 10th occupying the centre, the l4tb
the right and the 4th the left of the line The
hestie forces are almost within stones throw
of each other, the sly "Yanks'' having built
their breastworks under the very noses OF the
iucautious "Rebs." Through the long summer
days the two parties lie in the intreuchments,
screened from the sun by awnings of brush, and
amusing themselves by passing Ieaden compli-
ments at each other. TO raise ones head above
the friendly embankment is sure to draw upon
it q rebel benison: Consequently it is not con
sidersd safe to make ones appearance visible
above the plane of the parapst, and few have
the iemerity, or rather indiscretion TO do So
But by keeping yourself we'll down you may
pretty confidently defy the sbarp-shooting foe
and laugh at the furiously musical hum of bis
minnies. A young man of delicate senPibiliiies
would find here an excellent schooling for his
nervens system. At night be wOnld be com
posed 10 slumber by the mild fusilade of the
pickels, the soporfc effects of which would be
highly increased by the soft and livery pekoo-
liar" whiz Of rebellious bullets, at q moderate
proximity to his ear, in the clear night air
At the FIRST grey streak of dawn the Iassitude
of sleep would be gently dspeIIed by the
''breeEy call" of few shells, which at that
time of day the chivalry usually amuse them
selves by pitching at our works. This delight
full pastime is INDUCED in by both armies at
irregular intervals, both by day and night, and
has had wonderful influence 10 cultivating the
grace of humility. have seen dashing Lieu.
tenants, gay Captains, handsome ColoneIs and
ever august BrigadierE hugging rocks and
trees as though they were the dearest friends
they had on earih. II any sensitive young
man was therefore given TO haughtiuess oi
spirit, it would he amusing to see how soon
in a certain contingency he would find himself
qvilte3.
Along the line of our breastWorks each reg
iment displays il colors in full view Of the Un-
ion-hAting "Jobnnies." They no doubt con-
slider this an unchvalrous provocation, for the
brave cid Stars aBd Stripes are often made q
special target by both their artillery and sharp
shooters. Sometimes they succeed in cutting
away the staff and bringing the flag 10 the
ground, which no doubt affords great gratif
cation to the traitors, as is evinced by iheil
| yels Of exullation. But our gallant boys soon
replace the colors, and usually higher than ev.
er. There is no traitorous rebel who can dare
so much to tear down that flag but that ther,
will be some brave, loyal heart ready to leaI
into the breach and sacrifice more 10 replace
| it, They who think otherwise forget that i
| is the i+s @'4 s>
| s'FlaS OF the free hearts hope and home,
By angel hands to ualOr given"
Mai Gen. Thomas has just made known t.
his command the aggregate results of the bat
ties of the Goth and 22d in the following order
lCIRoULAR.
| NEADoUARrKRs DKP'r OF THE CUMBERLAND
! NEAR ATLANTA, GA, July 3Sth, 1854.
| TIE Major General Commanding congratuAtes tn
troops upon the brilliant success which has attsnde
the Union in the late battles, and which hav
| been oficialIy reported follows:
| In the battle Of the 2oth inst in which the Got
Cerps Division Of the 4th Corps and part OF tn
14th Corps were engaged III s5g-
Total Union loss in killed. wounded and missing on
thousand seven hundred and thirty three (1T33J
front of the 10th Corps there put out or th
light 6OOO rebels se3 Of them buried BY
and the rebels were permitted TO bury $50, additional
themselves.
The ed Division or the 4th- Corps rspulsed Al
saults or the enemy, (Which must swell the rebel los
much beyond 6oOo) captured 300 prisoners, and
stand of coIors.
In the battle Of the 22d total Union loss killed
wounded and missing, three thousand, hve hundre
(S5OO), and 10 pieces Ol srtillary.
Rebel loss: Prisoners captured, S2ooi known deA
Of the enemy in front Of the 18th, 18th and one DIV
sion OF the 1 7th Corps, 2142.
The other Division OF the l7th Corps repuIsed SIX Al
Baults OF the enemy before IL fell back, which wi
swell the rebel loss in killed 70 AT least 3OOO- Id.
There were captured from the enemy IN this batt
Is stand Of COloTs and 5000 stand OF arms.
BrigadleF General GArrArd Commanding I'd DiViBe
OF Cavalry, has just returned from q raid upon th
Georgia Railroad, having lost two and brought
! 200 prisoners and fair lot Of fresh horses and pt
Kroes He destroyed the railroad bridge th
branch Of the Ocmulgee, and the depsts at ConyeT
Covington and social Circle.
By order OF Major General THONAs,
, (siRnod) W. ID. WAIPPLE' A A. 9.
1t will be seen that 10 both engagement
. great damage was inflicted upon the enemy a
. comparatively small expense to the Unio
army. The new rebel commander Hood la