Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-12-23
FRnNI rnnnrAs, AnnIv.

pieces OF artillery.
Our troops behaved splendidly, all taking
their share in assaulting and charging the en-
emys breastworks
II shall attack the enemy again tomorrow
IT be stands to fight and if he retreats during
the night will pursue him, throwing a heavy
cavalry force IN his rear TO destroy his trains
hpossible. G. H. THOMAS Maj. Gen."
War Dept, Washington, Dec. 1855 A. NJ
10 Gen. Dir:-The following official report Of
the great victory achieved yesterday by Gen.
Thomas and his gallant army over the rebel
forces under Gen. Hood in front of Nashville
was received this morning. One of the most
surprising circumstances connected with the
great achievement, is the small loss suffered by
our troops, eyinciDg among other things the ad-
mirable skill and caution of Gen. Thomas in his
disposition Of the battle. In our reioicings at
the defeat of the enemy, thanks are due to the
Almighty for his protection to our gallant off
GERS and soldiers in the great conflict they have
passed through. The report of Gen. Thomas and
also an unofficial report containing interesting
details, are subjoined:
Headquarters Dept of the Cumberland, 8
Miles from Nashville 6 p. M. Dec. l6.--To the
President Ofthe United States Hon. E. NJ Stan
ton, and Lieut.. Gen. Grdnt:-This army thanks
you for your APPRECIATION of its conduct yester-
day, and to assure you that it is not misplaced,
have the honor to report that the enemy has
been pressed at all points to-day on bis line of
retreat 10 the Brentwood Hill
Brig. Gen. Hatch, Of Wilson g corps of cavalry,
on the right turned the enemys left and cap
tured large number Of prisoners-the number
not yet reported. Maj. Gen. Schofeld's corps
next on the left of the cavalry, carried several
hills, captured many prisoners and ak pieces of
artillery. Brevet Maj. Gen. Smith, next on
the left of Maj. Gen. Scbofeld, carried the sa-
lient points of the enemy's line with McMillen's
Brigade of McArthurs division, capturing 16
pieces of artillery. brigades about 1000 priso-
ners. Brig. Gen. Garrard's division of Smiths
command on the left of McArthur's division,
carried the enemys entertainments, capturing
all the artillery and troops of the enemy on the
line. Brig. Gen. Woods troops on the Frank
lin pike, took Up the assault, capturing the en-
emy Aentrenchmentsa and forcing his retreat, cap
tured pieces of artillery, something over 600
prisoners and drove the enemy within one mile
of the Brentwood Hill Pass.
Mai Gen. Steedman, commanding detach-
ments of the different armies of the Military
Division ofthe Mississippi, most nObly support
ed Gen. Wood left and bore most honorable
part in the operations of the day.
have ordered the pursuit to be continued in
the morning at daylight Although the troops
are very much fatigued, the utmost enthusiasm
prevails
must not forget TO report the operations of
Brig. Gen. johnson in successfully driving the
enemy, with the cooperation of the gunboats
under Lieut.. Commander Fitch, from their es-
tablished batteries on the Cumberland river, be-
low the city of Nashville, and of the success of
Brig. Gen. Caxton's brigade in covering and re-
turning our right and rear.
In the operations of yesterday and to-day, al
though l have no report of the number of priso-
ners captured by Johnsons and Coxton's COM
mands, | know they have made large number
| am also glad TO be able to state that the num-
Der ofprisoners captured yesterday greatly ex-
ceeds the number reported by telegraph last
evening.
The woods fields and entrenchments are
strewed with the enemy s small arms, abandoned
in the retreat In conclusion l am happy to
state that all this has been effected with but
very small loss to us Our loss probably does
notexceed 300, andvery few killed.
GEo. II. THOMAS Major General
Nashville, Dec 16-9 P. M.-Dwing last
night Hood withdrew his right from the river,
and took position covering Hillsboro. Granny
Whites and Franklin Pixies, which line had
been carefully prepared for this contingency
He was driven from the first line easily, but the
ID was very stubborDly defended and at last
heavily assaulted three times before succeeding |
ery, 2O5 men, including Gen. jackson, with the |
of his division, were taken. The enemy |
was forced back two miles and his army broken |
nto two parts, one on Whites Pike and the /
,ther on the Franklin, with the range of Bluffy |
Hill between them. Steedman and Wood are |
pressing down the latter, and A.. j. Smith, |
Schofeld and the cavalry, down the former
Hood cant make another suck Gay fight, while |
Thomas is in good condition to press him. Ev-
srybody, white and black, did splendidly
EDwIN M. STANTON
Unofficial dispatches states that the Provost
Marshall at Louisville reports 5000 prisoners and
Thirty mine pieces of artillery as being already
secured.
The following official reports were received
this evening from Gen, Thomas, dated at his
near Franklin:
H'dq RS Dept of the Cumberland, Near Frank |
lin, Dec. II, 1864.-A report Just received from
Major General Wilson states that at p. NJ to-
day be attacked and disposed of Stevenson 8 di- |
vision Of rebel infantry and brigade of cavalry,
capturing three guns. The 4th u. S. Cavalry |
and Hatch's division of. cavalry, handsomely
by Kemps division of cavalry, did |
the, work, making several beautiful charges, and
breaking the rebel infantry in all directions
Had it only been light, the rebel rear guard |
would have been entirely destroyed. As it is,
It has been most severely punished.
The whole army will continue in vigorous |
pursuit in the morning.
This attack was madesix miles beyond Frank |
in. Coz. II. THOMAS, Mai. Gen.
Headquarters Department of the Oumber- |
and, near Franklin, Tenn, December l7-S |
P. M.-We have pressed the enemy to-day be- |
Yond Franklin, capturing his hospitals contain |
ing over 500 rebel wounded, and about $50 of |
our wounded also.
General Kemp, commanding division of cav
airy, drove the enemys guard through Frank |
lin, to-day, capturing about two hundred and |
fifty prisoners and five battle flags, with very
little loss on our side.
The citizens of Franklin represent Hoods ar
my as complety demoralized
In addition to the captures of Yesterday re-
ported in my dispatches of last night, / have
he honor to report the capture of General Ruck |
II, and about two hundred and fifty of the en- |
,my S cavalry, in a fight that occurred about |
light O'Clock last night between General Ruck /
n and General Hatch of our cavalry I
The enemy have been pressed to-day, both in
ront and on both sides. Brigadier General
Johnson succeeded in striking him on the flank
ust beyond Franklin, capturing quite number
I prisoners; the number is not yet repOrted.-I
dy cavalry is pressing him closely. l am much
n hopes OF getting many more prisoners -mor-
ow. GEo H. THOMAS Mai. Glen.
Other news, unofficial, from Nashville states
hat 1000 prisoners were captured by Wilson,
nd that General Rousseau, commanding at
iurfreesborO, reports. Forrest killed and 1900
his men captured. t.--e; i SEQ.
The Superintendent at Nashville reports that
he railroad from Nashville will be open to
rankin tonight, and will rapidly follow Thom-
5, thus furnishing him supplies and enable him
, push on. E. M. STANTON.
Headquarters Department of the Cumberland,
earSpring Hill, Tenn, DecemberIS.-The en-
my have been vigorously pursued to-day, but
as asstudiOusly avoided any attack by my troops
| have succeeded in taking a few prisoners,
ome two or three hundred, but our captures are
ght in comparison to the success of the past
nree days. The pursuit will be continued in
ne morning, at as early an hour as the troops
an march. 0t iH
have found the railroad thus far but little
estroyed and my trains will be up by railroad
n day or two at fartherest. The telegraph is
p with me now. [ find upon receiving more
orrect reports ofthe operations of the 10Th inst
hat Major General Edward johnson s entire di-
risIon. with all his hripada coYnr,,a,,,J,r. ,,- |