New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-02

cupod Rome on tne morning OF tue <"th INV A"'
been able to ascertain the results of this important
movement yet. but Judging from the rapidly OF NC
Phersons movements there can be but little doubt of
capturing vast amount Of stores at fiat point 50
closely has Gen Sherman pursued tho enemy since the
savage contest at Buzzards Roos that they have not
had time TO destroy either railroads or bridges. except
tho one spanning the Osanaula at Resaca. which oc-
cuped three days in rebuilding. A few hundred feet
below this railroad bridge was quite substantial
wooden bridge which had been set fire very hastiys
but failed tor gnte sufficiently to destroy it, Over this
structure all Of our artillery. troops and wagon trains
were easily and safely transported the only damage ac
cruing to us from the temporary railroad interruption
being the forwarding Of supplies by wagons some ten
miles
The distance BY rail from Chattanooga to Atlanta is
1873 miles Severalo Rebel hospitals were located at
Kingston (which is very pleasantly located slight
eminence The population numbered about l.1oo IN
habitants before the war.
As dashed along the railroad our troops received
lively handkerchief greeting from the miserable
poverty -stickcn hus OF tho poor white trash whose
emaoated forms. clad In tattered garments beneath
which their bare feet pecpcd told palmer than words OF
the restitution and gaunt famine that salked through
this once happy land. Old gray headed men, inirm
with Times steady cncroaches. leaning upon their
STATS sit IN thor desolato door ways. and tell
terrible tales OF tho tyranny that has ruled
since the usurpaton Of their liberties by tho Rebel mob
Widowed mothers stand by their deserted hearthstones
in crouching attitude gazing upon the dying ernbers
that dieamy smoke in tho old log chimney. telling IN
ournn tones the outrages OF their Rebel oppressors
and more than once have these urrowed counenances
drpped with briny tears the mother narrates the
conscriPtioa Of her only sons into the Rebel ranks
The people Of the North never comprehend the
enormous amount Of inRmanity which these barbarous
traitors have perpetrated upon the defenseless women
and children OF tho poorer classes. Pnges might be-
written Of the months OF anguish through which these
oppressed people have struggled for miserable exist
ence praying for relief but not line has yot'becn
written which exaggerates their woful condition. To
recount their stories Of hardshps would be occupying
valuable space to repeat familiar twcetold tale, and
/ therefore forbear.
Our communication by rail is now established as far
as Cassyillc some six miles from Kingston. Tho latest
authentic reports place our extreme front but eight
miles from here. Probably this Is tho first time on
record that any General has advanced nearly 100 mes
into the heart Of the enemys country byra and where
the smoke Of the locomotive could be BY the enemy
Our trains deposit stores within two miles Of our outer
picket posts which is something remarkable even in
the history of this gigantic Rebellion Rebel prisoners
assert that Joe Johnston will make desperate stand at
Altoona three miles from the E;owsh River q small
branch Of the Coosa where natural Notifications will
contest advance with the assistance Of enragcd
army. Citizens residing horo report that Altoona is
utterly impregnable and is situation is unapproachabc
by flank movements, Rebel officers as they CALAMITY
retreated informed the citizens that Atlanta would DO
reduced Of smoking ruins II by any accident
the Yankees" should succeed In routing them from
Altoona.
The fIghiful siorieshese chvArous skedadllers told
the inhabitants Of the Yankees" caused almost
universal stampede from the villages and towns. and
upon our entrance wars rude desoation was sadly
painted ll tho neutrality-suspicious. completely
guted houses sacked and deserted and pail Of deadly
silence hanging over each little settlement Tho roses
were in bloom. but their vines climbed homes de
serted and tho loved who had sat happily beneath
their lattice inhslins their agance had fed in terror
before our loyal citizens.
Gen. Stoneman returned last night from spirited
connolsancc on the enemys left flank This movement
completely successful resulting in tho capture Of 30
prisoners and 90 head Of cattle beside discovering the
position of the enemy.
No offensive movement win take place before tornor
row. our troops are now awaiting supplies which
reach here every hour In long trains by rail Our troops
in fine spirits full Of buoyan, expectation and 30
strong is their confidence In Gen Shermans ability TO
cope With their adversary that safely predict the
faillment Of their anicipaons have no, boon able
forward succinct account Of the operations already
accomplished by Gen. sherman since his at
Buzzards Rooe owing TO the strict orders prohibiting
citizens from travelling south Of Nashville. by tom
row these obstacles 10 the press will probably be
moved
Major on Gen IIooksrs staff. whose name have
forgotten. las informed that w. y. G.. Shanks. |
correspondent Of The ~ T. Herald instantly killed
last Sunday while looking through crnbrasure ut the
Esbes line Of sklrmishen near Rcsaca. A vigilant
sharshooter sent tho fatal bullet which pierced his
head entering bis right eye causing instant death
Mr. Shank had the previous day receyed notice
from tie enrolling officers in Louisville Ky Informing
him that no had been drafted. Tho insatiate public.
while dcyouring the latest dispatches from the front Of
an army with avidty, are unable to appreciate the
labors dangers and priyations 70 which our abused
fraternity exposed in cleaning these war items.
prosecuted by political Generals and Provost Marshss
II bold enough to tel the TRUTH and censured by the
public II honest enough to give the reports Of officers in
relation to expeditions which~may not have had q
representative OF tho press with them incose below
partial list Of casualties in the late engagements.
List Of Casualties.
Fred. Smith, III, head Corp NJ H. Hollis l. as Iowa
John Kron PO OCav. neck Cha. Robinson T. a Ohio sb
j. o. Young. 10 o. Cav. LEG. donien.
ssrs Cha Hoover A. 10 u CsyIs. y one, side;