Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-11-29
FROM SHER MAN.
Late Southern News.
Extracts flom Richmond Papers Of
last Thursday and Friday,
lFrom The Richmond Enquirer. Nov. 2i.l

A repetition of the news concerning the
occupation of Milledgeville by Sherman,
occurred on yesterday; and as the rumor,
whether Immediately correct or not was
accepted as matter of course, ~ may
suppose, for the sake of hypothesis to
the Situation in Georgia, that the city mas
fallen. Of course, there could have been
no determined resistance. This supposition
gives color to the rumor that strong force
of the enemy has made demonstration
upon Augusta, within twenty miles of
which place it is reported they were en-
countered by our troops, and their left was
driven back in confusion and an assault by
their right repulsed with severe loss. Sa-
vannah being their objective point, this
movement can only be called a feint, with
view of raiding on Augusta and destroying
it. .r.-
It is believed that the large fleet which
has been in preparation in James river for
some time past, is intended to cooperate
with Sherman.
From The Richmond Whg, Nov. 24.l
There seems to be nothing definite from
Georgia. The prevailing impression, based
upon all information thuSfar received, is
that Sherman has passed by Macon, and
that he will move toward the coast without
hazarding an attack on the defenses of Au-
gusta. He will of course desolate the coun-
try through which he passes. Now, II Sher-
man has really attempted so wild move
ment, unless we are deficient in forces III
that quarter, his expedition will come 10
grief. We look hopefully to Georgia, and
expect great results.
We do not understand precisely why it is
that the Yankees go into ecstacies OF delight
and admiration over Shermans movement
unless it be that they are bound to consider
themselves the greatest and smartest peo-
ple i'm creation. 1t is matter of principle
with them to declare that Shermans move
ment Is the orandcst and profoundest OF
this or any other war. But we must con-
fess that we "don't see it" as the Yankees
see it. We don't, for moment, understand
its Importance, or the audacity by which 1t
is characterized. In this respect it certain
ly don't differ from any previous movement
of any other Yankee General.
The eJyItg reviews GRANTS and SHERMAN's 6
previous movement, and then says:
The fact is, indeed, that Sherman's march
| looks more like retreat than an advance
more like defensive than an aggressive
movement 1t is clear that Hoods march
| on his communications rendered his situa-
| ton at Atlanta untenable; that he found II
| impossible to anticipate his adversary or tc
battle his designs; and that an abandonment
| of Atlanta thence became absolutely neces-
sary. But to simply retire upon Chatta-
noora, or. as it was probable, upon Nash,
Vile, would be to give up all that he anc
his predecessors fought for since the capture
of Fort Donelson, to acknowledge himself
| outgeneraled, and to confess that his adj
vance into Georgia was a mistake and
| failure. Political notions precluded thi
course. All that was left for him to do, il
what he has done, attempt the perils OF ;
march through Georgia, to the coast, ant
to establish new base of operations.
We think he is mistaken in his calcu
lations and expectations, but we are no
insensible to the fact that Sherman's un
doubted ability and astuteness must nav
had such expectations and made such cal
culations. He would never have com
| menced his march from Atlanta had he no
believed he could have finally reached tn,
coast in safety. He would never have S,
flaprantly violated the rules and principle
of military science had he not thought h
could do so with impunity. He woul'
never have exposed his army to destruction
had he not been convinced there were NOR
chances for him than against him. w
cannot say, therefore, that we feel an abso
lutte conviction, although indeed our hope
are strong, that Sherman will fail in achiev
ing his actual object; but no one know
better that Sherman knows, that even sue
cess in this undertaking will decide abso
lutely nothing as to the military aspects Q
the war; that, indeed, his very success
would be Just such an abandonment of tn
country he. wrested from us south of Ten
nessee, as If he had retreated from the from
of Hood. If Sherman succeeds, he ca
make it appear that he has gained gran
Triumph; and, although few weeks vii
dissipate this impression, it may IN tn
meantime enable Lincoln to recruit his ar
mics, and open the spring campaign with
vastly increased force.
| [From The Richmond Sentinel, Nov. e4.l
| Not wishing to give information to tn
enemy, we feel a reserve In fully disclosln
the situation of affairs in Georgia. w
would say to our readers that there is goo
reason to hope that Sherman may be over
whelmed. Up to yesterday he had made n
attack on Macon. tits reported that fore
of cavalry entered Milledgeville, and burn
ed the capitol and penitentiary.
| The Sentinel, alluding to the statement
of Northern papers of the reticence
Richmond journals, says:
Richmond papers will have much to sa
at the proper time, that will create q pani
in the Lincoln States. VS. Aa
from The Richmond Dispatch, Nov. 24.l
We are still without official advices fror
Georgia. Some intelligence, considere
good, is said to have been received at head
quarters here, on yesterday, but we are un
able to form the remotest idea of what it Il
1t is the general opinion, and we have n
doubt, correct one, In well informed ciI
cles, that Sherman took possession OF Mil
ledgeville on yesterday. Whether he me
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