Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-12-09
News of the War.

Carolina are moving 10 the assistance OF Ia.
Gen. Bragg is assigned to the department
Of North Carolina, which constitutes his
command.
The rebel papers of this State report the
abandonment Of the Wilmington expedition
by the Union forces, which appeared gave
them great relief.
\ dispatch from Nashville. Nov. 30. says:
The garrison at Shelbyville were attacked by
a body st rebel cavalry, on Monday. but af-
ter some severe skirmIshing the rebels retir-
ed.
SkirmishIng at the front is of daily occur
renee.
No change in Hoods position.
In every skirmish 50 far the Federals ap-
peare to have had the advantage.
Our forces have evacuated Shelbyville ami
It is now in the hands of the rebels.
The train arrived last night from Chatta-
aooga with wounded men and several rebel
prisoners, among the latter was Brig. Gen.
Young. Of Cheatham's command.
There are no breaks on the Chattanooga
Railroad, though rebel cavalry are prowling
near tn. line. 4 force of 500 crossed the
track near Lovergne last night, Is miles
south Of Nashville.
The mail steamer from City Point reports
heavy artillery and musketry firing heard
early Tuesday morning on the north side of
the James river, in the vicinity Of Dutch
Gap. The gunboats are also supposed to be
at work. Firing had nearly ceased at eley-
en- o'clock.
Admiral Farragut reports the capture of
schooner Albert Edwards on the 3lst ult.,
which had run the blockade out of Calves
ton, Texas, with $50 bales of cotton.
The organizing Of an army corps Of not
less than 10000 infantry, under the com
mand of Mai. Gen. Hancock, excites much
interest. HIS headquarters have been estab-
ii-hcd m Washington. Veteran soldiers not
now in the service DESTROYS of entering this
u,W organization should, until further no.
-.e. report in person 10 the Office Of Col. C..
F Jutuson, Soldiers Rest. near the Balti-
mlr- and Washington Railroad Station.
No person should apply except such a.
iaye seen , years service and been honors-
ily discharged and physically qualified.
Veteran officers who desire 10 serve in this
first corps, should make application in writ
Ing t. the Adjutant General of the army
giving a history of their services and such
military recommendations from their former
commanders as they can produce
The following official dispatch confirming
the report Of the victory in Tennessee wac re-
cciyed at headquarters.
FRANKLIN, Tenn, Dec. /.
To MAJ. Gen. Thomas
The enemy made a heavy and persistent
attack with about two c0rps. commencing at
about I O'Clock in the afternoon and lasting
until after dark. and were repulscd with very
heavy loss,-prOhably five OF six thousand
men. Our loss Is estimated at not more thar
one tenth that number. We captured about
one thousand men. including a Brig. Genl.
](Siguei) SCHOFlELD.
Parties arrived from the front and who
witnessed the battle, describe the attack Of
the rebel forces as desperate tlur charge.
were made upon the Federal lines Of masked
batteries in "a body Jour lines deep. Each
time the rebels were rcpulsed with fearful.
loss. The fort is ON the north bank of the
river. opposite the town, extending ~ the
river, ami eucirciing he town was the line
masked batteries.
Eye witnesses say this engagement in des.
pemtiJn and furious fighting was hardly
equalled by the battle of Stone River.
Forrest in person was ON the field ~rallyine
his men Rumor is in circulation that he
was killed but it lacks confirmation.
About : Wednesday night heavy reinforce
meuts reached Schofeld which caused a com.
Ilete route OF the rebel forces.
The Federal forces under Gen. Thomas re.
tired from Franklin "Wednesday night, and
formed in line Of Rattle south Of Nashville.
about 3 miles. SkirmIshing bad been going
on all Thursday about ) miles south Of there.
Heavy eannonaling can be distinctly heard
in the city.
No want % confidence l. felt by the citi-
zcus in the ultimate success OF the Federal
troops.
The employees Of the quartermaster's de-
partment are under arms ana in the tren.
cUcs.
lO7 confederate officers including | Brig
Gen. and l000 prisoners arrived in the city
Thursday morning that We're captured in the
fight.
\ great battle may momentarily he ex-
pectcd.
There was a sharp fight on tuesday al
Spring Hill, II miles south of Franklin.
Our cavalry was driven back upon our in
lantry lines. which checked the enemy.
\ train was attacked near Hartath river,
auo the locomotive captured.
\ squadron OF rebel cavalry dashed on the
Chattanooga line near Cheshire. tearing M
e. track rnv train was detained all night
'-. came IN the next morning.
Richmond papers Of Nov. 29th. contain
lt-titcres from Augusta dated Doth which
STATE uat Sherman had not approached that
sf-r 4r a r.r,.ar T.. so 49, -. IL E
nab raIers OF tire 24Jh, Iuaj ne mad been de-
ieated IN his Efforts to cross tire OcJnee River
and that MS attempt 10 march -eastWards
had been bafiled. The rebels claim that they
still occupy Macon and Richmond
The Enquirer argues that Sherman cannot
reach that city.
\ steamer hat left Savannah. Sunday
evening brings no papers later than Nov. 22d
Nothing definite from Sherman but it
was the general belief in Savannah. that he
was advancing on the city in two columns.
All was CONSERVATION among the authorities.
Memphis papers of Wednesday give detail
ed accounts ola plot by rebel agents to burn
the Memphis and Charleston Railroad depot.
and government stores, worth y, 600 600.
The plot was discovered by L. ;. detectives
~ VIM atAfA We NJ ANliA Nv hcl.
Washburne, and the inccndiaries were caught
IN the act OF firing the buildings. 1t is al
legged these rebel emissaries were to receive
from the rebel government 10 per cent. of
value of property thus destroyed.
DR.. Mcmillan, proprietor OF the Charleston
House, Of Memphis, Is among those arrested.
lie is charged with being an agent of the
rebel government, and with connecting the
plot. The prisoners have been confined in
Irving Block, They will be tried by military
commission and probably hung.
1t is reported that a large part of Magru-
der's army is trying to crOss the Mississippi
to join Hood. They are watched BY Union
forces, and viii be prevented.
Gen. Grant sends the following
CITY PoINT, Dec. l.
Hon. E. " Stanton, Sec'yo Of tar;
the Richmond Examiner Of to-day admits
that Sherman will succeed in reaching the
sea coast. The other papers admit that he
has crossed the OeOnee.
U. ). GRANT,
Lieut.. General.