The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-15
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Afternoon Dispatches.
Reported Battle near Savannah.
Sherman Victorious.
Heavy Losses on BOih Sid,s.
Rebel Lass between Three and
FOur Thousand.
1900 Prisoners Taken.
ShfrMan Master Of the Situation
Warren's Expedition.
Later from Mobile.
1900 Prisoners Taken
ShfrMan Master . { the Situation
Warren's Expedition.
Later from Mobile.

ckW YORK, Dec. l4.-The Worlds Wash
= ingten special has an account of battle in
front OF Savannah on Saturday the 10th,
which he says comes direct from loyal re-
sident of Richmond. He SAYS 10000 OF
sherman's men, at an early hour, crossed
the ogeechee river below BloOminpdale,
some II miles south Of Savannah, and mas
sing between that point and Teifair. the left
wing extended so IS TO cut the Charleston
and Savannah railroad. Communication
had been effected the preceding day with
Foster, who was again rapidly advancing
on Grahamsville. The rebels retreatinr
from the strong position south of Pocotaligo
bridge, were evidently alarmed at finding
themselves threatened both ia front and
rear by superior forces, and Sherman. who
was on the field, found himself confronted
by large force of regulars and militia en-
trenched. The battle began early in the
day, and was contested with great fury on
ooih sides, the garrison of Savannah, num-
oering 1900 veterans, participating. To-
ward noon grand charge was made by the
Union troops, which carried some of the
works on the enemy's left and centre.
threatening to cut him off from the Fort
and city. This was followed by an adj
vance of the whole line, which doubled up |
the rebel formation in confusion, and thew
fell back to the immediate vicinity of the |
works in rear of Savannah, and our troops |
pursued to Telfair, on the south, and a cor |
responding distance along the upper rail-
road. Here our troops rested, finding the |
eneny's works very stDng, and our men. |
from weary march the previous night and
the severe fighting, being worn out. The
loss was severe on both sides 25OO Union
| and between 5000 and 1000 rebels, among
whom were fully 1000 prisoners, including
/ officers of rank, colors, cannon, small arms.
wagons and eaissons were captured. Smith.
Hardee and Cobb were in command of the
rebels, whose loss, at first, was less than
ours, owing to their protection, but at the
close of the action they suffered tremen-
dously. It is believed all the rebels at the
head of the Inlet, four or five thousand,
would be captured.
The facts, says the Worlds correspond
entShave been carefully concealed by the
rebel authorities. The greatest eonsterna-
ton prevailed at Charleston.
The last word left Sherman close by the
coast, either able to form junction with
Foster and the feet or to attack Savannah.
with prospects of success.
New YoRK, Dec. IA. The Tribune's
Washington special says Congressman
Washburn, who returned to-day from
Grants headquarters, represents Warren's
movement as perfect success, and that
Grant is confident of the whole situation.
Mr.. Washburn himself feels more conf
denee in the future from his visit than from
any previous one
Warren's mission was to destroy the Wei
don Railroad and bridge as far as possible.
and to discover and destroy the new cross
road from the Weldon to the Danville road.
which Grant knew was in process of con-
structiOn, and was designed te convey to /
Richmond from the South supplies for the =
rebel army. This road was ruined by
Warren.
The Tribune's special from the Army of
the Potomac thus sums up the results of
Warren's expedition: Making a rand
march of 80 miles, he destroyed three i'm
portant bridges, over twenty miles of rail
road, large amount Of forage and other
stores, burned Sussex Courthouse, captured
/ score or two Of prisoners, and will reach
lamp tomorrow, having sustained but tri-
ling losses.
NEW YORK, Dec. IA Fort Morgan let 4
er of the SOth ult., to the New Orleans Era.
ays the first reported rebel force TO this
'oint is said to be at Fish river, Is miles up
he Mobile Bay. Then this is nothing
more than an advanced post.
They remain very quietly on the defep-
i've, with the @kception of an occasional
hot from the Rebel batteries at our gun 4
oats, simply to get range. In either case
lothing of importance has occurred.
new Rebel ram has come down tbe =
'ombigbee river, and is now at Selma hay-
ng her armor and plating put on. She is .
ePorted to be very formidable engine Of eel
'ar of the pattern and style of the ram
ennessee, captured by US during the Fort
IOrgan bOmbardment. She is expected 70 N
rive in Mobile at an early date.
There are said to be seven rams and 0up- 70
oats inside the distractions, beside some ~
-ater batteries. lsG
The distractions are of very strong and Jol
lmost impossible nature, with large piles iss
riven into the earth some eight feet be- r''
cath the water. 1t will require skill and %
airing to overcome these Rebel means Of AZ
efence. 1t is said that there are no less ter
han four or FIVE blockade runners At Mo- PFC
lie, all eagerly waiting to escape.
wAsHrSGrox, Dec. I4.-Richmond papers !
Monday, just received, report Sherman 80
loving on in close proximity TO Savannah. nos
0auregard commands the defences ofthe no,
ty assisted By Hardee, Smith and proba- =, =
ly Taylor. -
Rebel papers say a battle may be pro ?
ressing to-day, and express themselves 30,
,nfdent Of success. ise
Bragg was at Augusta at last accounts. u
Passengers by ths mail boat to-day. re- SALE
srt they heard heavy firing yesterday si1,
orning in the direction of Dutch Gan. Los
NEW foRx, Dec. 1.-THE monitor Dicta- on
r sails to-day fer Hampton roads. zoe
MONTREAL, Dec. 1.-THE st. Adams rais- sad
5 left the city almost immediately sfser rool
ing discharged. The authorities are tax a. Is
steps to arrest them P.
ALBANY, Dec. l4.-At the Central Rail rec
sd election to-day, all the old board Of d. use
ctOrs were reelected without opposition ss IS,
WAsHD0Tox, Dec. HousE.-Mr. WI 'oi''
a, OF Iowa, from the COMMITTEES on the GOV:
dietary, reported bill amending the act
July II, 1867, to define the nav and
noluments Of officers Of the army. 6e.. 80 Al
70 read that any alien Of q years and ". ~
wards, who shall have enlisted in the VIII
lentser OF regular army, navy or nsrins t + :
rps, and been honOrAbly discharged. may seal.
come acitisen without any previous dec I'll III
alton, and shall not be required to prove yea
IRE than one years residence. The bill i an
8 passed. ieFed
The bills for ship canal around the Falls ssnd
Niagara, and a shin canal g., a.. NJ meui