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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-23
FRoH GENER-4L ,sHERMAN.

Anoficial dispatch from General Sherman was
received at the war Department, last Sundaydated
near midnight, December 18TH on the gunboat
Dandelion, 0ssabaw Sound Georgia. 1t was writ
ten before General Foster had reached him. He
reports besides some military details of future OPP
erations which are omitted, the following partieu-
lars of his operations
On BOARD s'DANDEIIoN, OssABAw Scum,
IL so =. d., Dec. l3, lS64.-Io-day at p. M
General Hazen's s Division Of the Fifteenth Corps
carried Fort McAllister by assault, capturing It's
entire garrison and stores This opened to Us the
Ossabow Sound, and pulled down to this gun
boat to communicatewith the feet Before open
ing communication we had completely destroyed
all the railroads leading into Savannah and invest
ed the city. The left is on the Savannah River,
three miles above the city and the right is on the
0geechee, at king's Bridge.
The army is in splendid order, and equal to any
thing. The weather has been fine and supplies
abundant 0urmarch was most agreeable, and we
were not all molested by guerillas We reached
Savannah three days ago, but owing to Fort Nc
Allster we could not communicate, but now we
have McAllister, and go ahead
We have already captured two boats in the Sa-
yannah river, and have prerented the gunboats
Savannah at twenty-five thousand, and the gar
rison at fifteen thousand General Hardee com
mands
We have not lost wagon ON the trip, but have
gathered large supply of mules, negroes horses
&c, and our teams are IN far better condition then
when We started.
AIy first duty win be clear the army of all sur
plus negross, mules and horses.
We have Utterly destroyed over two hundred
miles Of railroad and consumed stores and
provisions that were essential to Lees and Hoods
armies.
The quick work made of Fort McAllister, and
the opening Of communication with our feet, and
consequent independence Of supplies, dissipates
all their boasted threats to head me off and starve
the army. | regard Savannah as already gained
Yours, truly,
W. T. SHERMAN,
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THE WAR FOR THE UNION.
OFFTCIAL DISPATCH FROM GEN.
THOMAS.
The Enemy Pressed at all Points in His
Line Of I1etredt--IBanaelss Captures Of
Cams and Pris01te9sS--1H Enemy Out
11dneuU9'ed and Taken by Surprise.
WAR DEPARTMENT
" Ah DEFABIMENI.
WASHINGTON. Dec. l1-S:2h A NJ

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17-S:35 A. NJ
4Nqjor- General John A. Dir
The following official Report of the great victory
achieved yesterdayby Major General Thomas and
his gallant army over the rebel forces under Gen
Hood in front Of Nashville, was received this NOR
ming. One of the most surprising circumstances
connected with the great achievement is the small
loss suffered by our troops, evincing, among other
things, the admirable 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 gall
lant officers and soldiers in the great conflict they
have passed through.
The report of Gen Thomas, and also an unoffi-
cial report containing interesting details sub
joined
HID. Or DEPARTMENT oFTHE CUMBERLAND,
EIGHT MILES FROM NASHVILLE,
P. NJ. Friday, Dec. l6, 1864.
To the President Of the United States, Hon. Ed
min III. Stanton, Lieut.. Gen, Q. 5. Grant
This army thanks you for your appreciation Of
It's conduct yesterday and to you that it is
not misplaced, have the honor 10 report that the
enemy has been pressed at all points to-day in his
line of retreat to the Brentwood Hills
Brig. Gen Hatch, Of Wilson corps of cavalry,
on the right, turned the enemy LETT, and captur-
ed a large number Of prisoners, the number not
yet reported
Ma. Gen Sehofeld' corps, next on the left of
cavalry, carried several hills, captured many pris-
oners and six pieces of artillery Brevet Major
Gen. Smith, next on the left of Maj. Gen. Scho-
field carried the salient point Of the enemy's line
with Mcmillan brigade of Macarthur division,
Is piecesof artillery, two Brigader Gen
erals and about 1000 prisoners. Brig. Gen. Ger
rard division of Smith command, next on the
left of McArthur's division, carried the enemy's
capturing the artillery and troops
of the enemy on the line. Brig. Gen. Wood
troops on Franklin pike took up the assault, cap
turing the enemys intrenchments, In his retreat
captured eight pieces of artillery something over
500 prisoners, and drove the enemy within one
mile of the Brentwood Hill Pass.
Maj.-Gen Stedman, commanding detachments
of the different armies of the Military Division of
5he Mississippi, most nobly supported GenWood's 5 /
eft, and bore most honorable part in the opera
ions of the day have ordered the pursuit to I
be continued in the morning at daylight, although
he troops are very much fatigued The utmost I
enthusiasm prevails must not forget 10 report
he operations of Brig Gen. johnson in success !
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SECOND DISPATCH.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

" FF1A1EII-FN'KV ~ ~ n 10 = > u J
10 Hqj. Gen. ,Joha H. Dir
Nothing has been heard from Cen Thomas to-
day. Unofficial dispatches state that the Provost
Marshal at Nashville reports 5000 prisoners and
It is ascertained thatin transmitting Gen. Thorn
as report last night, a telemaphic mistake was
made at Louisville OF Nashville in the estimated
number Of our casualties
The dispatch written by Gen. Thomas stated
that his whole loss would not exceed 3,000 and
that very few were killed.
A dispatch from Lexington, this evening, states
that on the 18th inst, at Kingsport, Tenn, Gen
Burbridge had a fight with Basil Dukes brigade,
formerly John Morgans, S, and routed it, with a
loss to the enemy Of one hundred and fifty killed
wounded and prisoners, and their train. Dick
Morgan, brother ofJohn, was captured.
EDWIN NJ STANTON,
Secrefaru Of War
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THE New YoRK 7Inles.-This journal IS not 50
well known in the rural districts of this part of
the State, as soe others longer before the public,
and we may therefore say word to our readers of
its merits. The Times from its commencement,
tooks foremost position among the leading jour
mails of the country and still srstains it. The
editor Hon. Henry Jr Raymond, enjoys well
earned re putation throughout the whole country,
for poltica abilities ola high order, and rare quail
ifcations III other respects as an editor. Should
any,of our / eaders want New York paper, they
viii. wefeeI sure, find the Times on theRhoe, per-
haps the very best one they select For terms
see advertiser lent in another colnmn
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-23

THE FoRcEs IN THE FIELD.-The Army and
Nary Journal which is very high authority on all
military matters computes the forces which the
rebels now have in the field at a very moderate
figure Hoods army, now in Tennessee, is esti-
mated at 35,O00 Early S force inthe Shenandoah
Valley is set down at less than $4,000, and Lee
as less than $4,000 These figures amount in the
total to 100, 000 The forces with which Price re-
Gently invaded Missouri, and the galrisons of
Charlestown, Savannah and Mobile, and a few
other points may swell the aggregate to 10000
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-23

That staunch old patriot, Gen. Dix, who when
national chaos seemed to have come, ordered the
first man to be shot who dared to haul down the
American flag has just issued an order in relation
to raiders from Canada in view of the discharge of
the St. Adams rascals, instructing commanders on
on the frontier in case of further depredaticna by
persons acting under commissions from the rebel
authorities to shoot down the perpetrators, or, if
necessary to cross the Canada line to capture them
and in no case are the prisoners tobe surrendered
but are to be sent to headquarters for trial by
court martial That is right. IF British judges
are to be permitted to release murderers and
thieves, men who depredate our frontier towns,
we must protect ourselves, and the Government
of Great Britian viii find us prompt unless it dis
avows the act of Mr.. Justice Coursal of Montreal
in discharging thirteen scoundrels who invaded
St Albans. We are glad to see that Congress is
moving in the matter of frontier protection.
Since the above has been put in type, we notice
that the President has disapproyed of the order
of Cen Dix, and caused it to be rescinded.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-23

THE ST. ALBANs RAIDERS RELEASED. The
Miner's Journal says The public mind of this
country was startled this week by the announce.
ment that the Court at Montreal, Canada, before
which the st. Adams raiders had been carried has
ordered their release, and, accordingly, they have
been set free. Comment upon such proceeding
as this seems superfuous, and it is impossible to
avoid an expression of indignant reprobation.
These men deliberately planned in Canada bold
and daring raid into peaceable town, remote
from proximity to rebel territory, and in position
where if any armament of ours had been placed to
protect the border it would have been regarded
as a menace to the British Provinces. This de-
cision gives to therebe refugees in these Provinces
perfect impunity to plan and execute raids and
outrages of every description upon our border
towns Luckily, our government last October
gave the required notice for the termination of the
reciprocity treaty. and we may now take measures
to insure our frontier against outrages We do
not question that Mr. Seward viii handle this new
matter with his accustomed ability. It cannot we
think, be bepossibe that the English Government
will defend the action of the British judge in dis
charging thirteen robbers, who have committed
the most heinous offences against international
and criminal law. fit does wemay think serious
" Of protecting our frontier fron similarncursions
IN the future
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A CALL FOR THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND
MEN.-The President has issued call for three
hundred thousand men. If the call is not filed
within sixty days by volunteers, a draft viii be
made.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-23

A Prospectus Of the Harrisburg Telegraph is
given in another column. The Telegraph is An en-
terprising and wide awake paper, and usually con-
tains news day later than the city papers It is
getting very large circulation in the interior Of
fhe State
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-23

Attorney General Meredith has fled an opinion
in the case Of Koontz and Coffrcth, deciding that
neither has beed regularly returned andboth must
be omitted in the Governors Proclamation.
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A courier who left Franklin yesterday reports
the rebel force in full retreat.
Gen, Hatch cavalry attacked the rebel rear
guard, on Saturday, capturing a large number Of
prisoners.
The 4th corps crossed the Honfourth river at
franklin on Sunday monnng
Franklin is reported as fun of rebel wounded,
over 5000 being left there in their retreat Every
church and pnbia building has been taken for hos
pitals. Nearly all the churches of this city have
been appropriated for the use Of our wounded
1t is ru1nored here that Gen Rousseau's com
1nand attacked and routed part Of Forests force
near Murfreesboro, on the 10Th inst
Heavy rains fell yesterday ana last night and
the river is rapidly rising Twelve feet Of wat is
reported On the shoals.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-23

fully driving the enemy with cooperation Of the
gunboats under f1ent Commander Fitch. from
their esta olished batteries the Cumberland Riy-
or, below the City Of Nashville and Of the success
Of Brig Gen. Goxtcn brigade in coverngand re-
turning ar right and rears Ia the operations of
yesterday and to-day, although I have no report
OF the unlber of prisoners captured bv Johnson s.
and Croxton' command, / know they have made
a large number. am also glad to be able to state
that tue number OF prisoners captured yesterday
greatly exceeds the number reported by telegraph
last eY enlng. Ihe wood s, elds and Entertainments
are strewIl with the enemy S small arms abandon
ed IN the retreat In conclusion, am happy TO
state that all this has been effected with but very
smslh loss 70 US. Our loss probably does not ex-
ceed three thousand and very few killed
GEO, II. THOMAS,
Maj. j.-Gen. Commanding
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Friday, Dec I6-9P. NJ
Daring last night, Hood withdrew his right from
the river, and took position covering Hillsboro,
Granuywhite and Franklin pixies which line had
been carefully prepared for Just this contingency
He was driven from the first Inc easily, but the
second was very stubbornly defended, and at last
heavily assaulted three times before succeeding
1t was carried, however, ard twenty pieces Of ar
tleIcF, two thousand men including Gen jack
son, with the reInnantof his division, were taken.
The enemy were forced back two miles and his
army broken into parts, one0n the white pike and
the either on the Franklin, with range Of Bluffy
Hills: between them, Stedman and Wood pressing
down the latter, and A. j Smith, Schofeld and
the cavalry down the former. Small arms lay as
thick on the contested line as the rebels had stood
there. Hood can make another such day S fight,
while Thomas Is in good condition to press him.
Caught more wagons. Can't say number EY-
erybody, white and black did splendidly
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
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Tie 1gaay iat F'uH Retreat Their Rear
attacked and q Large Number of Pl-is-
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4Iaior-General
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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-01
FROM Grants Army.

HEApoU ARTrBs Army or THE POToNsc,i
October 81
Since the army returned to the old LeadquaT-
terS Oh Friday, nothing important has happened
us. When out troops returned the rebel cavalry
followed US closely bat did not do Rsuch damage.
They made leoelied attempts to charge but were
repnlsed with Eeary loss. As Gar rs can be
cettaiued 0uT loss will reach $50
ne 2d corps. which did most ol the fighting.
los, 10 officers killed and 81 wounded The
cavalry division, IL is thought. lost shout 300.
he lCs- at ihe enemy vas severe, some say
greater than Our- We have -2S prisoners apd
4 battle far.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-01


Resolved. That in the future. IN the past. ~ill
adhere with answering fidelity tho Union under the
Constitution the only solid foundation Of our strength,
security and happiness a people. and framework
Ofgovenment equally conducive to the welfare and pros
perty Of ell the states. both Northern and southern
Reolved, That this Convention does explicitly declare
q the American people that after four
Of failure restore the Union by the experiment of war;
during which, under the preeBse " uiar! necessity
war power higher than the Consuiuuon' 'ne Cosaion
Itself has Been disregarded IN every part and public b
erty and private right alike trcdden down. and the nate
rial prosperity Of the country essentially impaired Justice
humanity. liberty anc the public welfare demand that
immediate efforts he made for cessation Of hcstiitie
with yiew ultimate convention Of the States, or
other pesoea0le means. 70 the end hat A. the earliest
practicable moment peace may be restored % t basis
Of the Federal Union Of the States.
Resolved That the direct Interference II the military
authorities OF the United states IN the reeen elections
held in kentCcy. Maryland Missouri and Delaware was
shameful violation II the CONSTITUTIONS snd repe,ton
Of such acts in the approaching election vi" oe held a.
revolutionary, and resisted viii oil the means and power
under control.
Resolved That the aim and object Of the Democratic
party is preserve the Federal onion and the nights of
the States unpared and they hereby declare thstthey
consider that the administrative usurpation OF extraord
nary and dangerous powers not granted by the Con>u-
to- the subverson of The civil by military law ~ States
not in nsurrecon the arbitrary military arrest ipris-
onmenf. trial and Of American citizens IN States
where civil law foil force The suppression Of
freedom Of speech ami Of the press the denial oi Tie
right asylum the open and ssowed disregard Of state
rights the employment Of unusual test oaths and the
interference with and denial Of the right o the people TO
bear In their defense is calculated 10 prevent
Of The Union and the Perpetuatcn Of the
Government deriving its iu- powers from the consent of
the governed
Resolved. That he shameful disregard o; the Adnins-
tration duty IN respect 10 our fellow citizens wLo
are and long have been, prisoners oi war IN su-
feTng condition. deserve, the severest reprobaton on
the alike Of public policy and common humanity
Resolved, That the sympathy Of the Democratic party
i heartily snd earnestly tended TO the sodery Of our
army and sailors navy who are and have been IN
the field and the under the ag OF their country,
and Ia the event u It's attaining power they will receive
all the protection and regard that the brave sol
drs and sailor Of the republic have Iobiy earned
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rrom Louisviiie.

L1CisvGLLK October 81 "A specisi .iislystci.
to the Journal say. dispatch receives - head
quarter. Nashville. iron Ciarksyile. s1aies fhs,
L. Col Pfatf, a. Fcrt Doaeisou reports a Part
OF Forrest command sitl three pieces Of srtil
iery sunk Z steamer SID h8fgs loaded With az
my clothing. :, Fort Herman. On The Tennessee
river. on SATURDAY
The same dispatch meuiions that Capt Cutter,
with 25 men, on the sane day attacked ana
drove across the river 60 Of Col Maione's rebel
cavalry. killing tNo and woundiDg eigb,
II Is rumorcd that 300 rebe'- are thres'enne
az attack on Pine BlnG.
Saturdays Democrat learn that on General
Mereiith's return to Psducah on Wednesday, he
received dispatches iiom Gen. sherman. from
Columbus, stating that Forres, intended to attack
Paducah. and was menacinS Columbus
Scouts and deserters report large numbers of
reoels passiDs Dresden, Trenton. Lexington
Shoddy Grove aud McLenoKvile AZ the latter
place heavy supplies are being accumulated. all
within 30 miles of Nayhsd
Forrest il known to have been 81 Jackson
with several thousand men
The danger behs imminent Oh Wednesday
night the cavalry vas safely withdrawn from
Mayheld The same night business men were
advised 10 pack up heir stocks and place them
OF board the steamer which were delavei Tor
that purpose
in motion snd within l6 miles 81 the city since
which time no intelligence OF their movements
has been received Every business house is
closed ana the goods removed to "a place OF
safety. Business Of al kinds j. suspended snG
everything is prepared % give Forrest warm
reception. There is no danger but Gen Mere
dith will be able to hold The place ii attacked
Buford's headquarters is at Shady Grove. He
has three regiments three battsliOns and u bate
~ of Dahlgren guns. Orders were issued for
a concentration OF The forces and prepare 10
march Oh Paducsh. Forrest, Chalmers ard Bu-
ford are all in command
On Thursday dash wa made upon Johusen-
vile. Sixty head of cattle were captured
Yesterday Nashville Union contains the fol-
lowing.
i rumor wa- ia cigculafiOn icsterday tla' At
lanta had been evacuated. We aIe authorized
70 deny the absurd statement The place is not
even III the slightest danger There can be little
doubt 81 he fact that Hood, army was day or
two slice near lse Tennessee river, bat the rebel
leader hesItales to attempt crossing
The news comes through refugees This i
verY contradictory and confused
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from Buffalo.

DJFf.LO, October 3i.--The cit, was raiiOled
by the military and large force oi police last
nigE; Companie. we're Stationed on docks
Nothing occurred. out il Is thought 10 be owing
to the prompt action OF the authorities aud the
fact that military men were all cut yesterday at
tending Geu. Bdwell's funeral A number of
suspicious persons were observed in town. Par
tie, tsted to Gay thai rockets we're thrown Up
and guns fired last night by unkEo~n parties IL
is though to be by signal parties on the opposite
shore