The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-12-24
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ANOTHER GREAT VICTORY.
HOOD TOTALLY ROUTED.
We take 50 Guns aud 5000 Prisoners
War Bulletin.
NASHVILLE, Q r. M, Dec. l6.-Durinl
last night Hood withdrew his right from
tho river and took q position GOVERNS
Hillsbor0, Granny Whites and Franklir
Pixies, which line had been carefully pre-
pared for this contingency. He was driver
from the flrst line easily but the second wa
very stubbornly defended and at last wal
heavily assaulted three times before We
succeeded. It was carried. however, and
% pieces of artillery and IS men, including
Gen. Sackson with the remnant Of his di.
vision, were taken. The enemy was forc.
ed back miles and his army broken into
two parts, one on Whites pike and the
other on the Franklin, with the range ol
bluffy hills between them-Steadman and
Wood pressing down the latter A. J.
Smith, Schofield, and the cavalry division
the former. Hood cannot make another
such days Eight, while Thomas is in good
condition to press him. Every body, white
and black, did splendidly.
(Signed) EDWIN M. STANTON.
WAR DEPARTMENT., WAsHrNaToN, Dec.
I, S:S5 .. m.--The following official report
OF great victory achieved yesterday by
Gen. Thomas and bis gallant army. over
the rebel forces under Gen. Hood, in front
of Nashville, was received this morning.
Ona OF the most surprising circumstances
connected with the great achievement is the
small loss uttered BY our troops, eviDcing,
among other things, the admirable skill
and caution Of General Thomas, il his dis
position Of the battle.
In cur rejoicing at the defeat OF the enc
my, thanks are due to the Almighty for his
protection to orr gallant officers and SOL
diers IN the great conflict they have passed
through.
The report Of Gen. Thomas, and also an
unofficial report containing interesting de-
tails are subjoined:
HEADQUARTERS DEPT OF THE CrMBER-
RAND, s miles from Nashville. 6p. M, Dec.
Ito the President of the United States,
This army thanks you for your apprecia-
ton OF its conduct yesterday, and to assure
you that it is not misplaced, have the
honor to report the enemy has been pressed
at all points to-day on his line Of retreat to
the Bentford.
Brig. Gen. Hatch Of Wilson's corps Of
cavalry on the right turned the e1emy's
left and captured large number Of pris-
ocers: 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.
Bfevet Maj. Gen. Smith next on the left Of,
Ms;. Gen. Schofield, Carried the salient
point Of the sQAlay p line with McMil,an's
No. !Ar .ss s9'a. s ssse1.I.s'
and about 6. 900 prisoners. Brig. Gen. Gar.
rard's division Of Smiths command, next
on the left Of McArthur's division, carried
the enemy's entertainments, capturing AL
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
enemy's Entertainments and in his retreat
also captured pieces OF artillery. some
thing over 900 prisoners, and drove the en-
envy within mile OF the Brentwood Hill
Pass. Maj. Gen. Steadman, commanding
Of the diferen, armies Of The
Military Division Ct the Mississippi, most
robly supported Gen. Woods left and bore
q most honorable part ia the operations cf
the day.
Ihaveordered the pursuit to be continued
in the morning at daylight, although the
troops are very much fatigued. TIE ut
most enthusiasm prevails.
must not forget to report the operations
Of Brig. Gen. johnson II successfully dri- |
wing the enemy, with the cooperation of
the gunboats under 1t. Co,n'r Smith. from
land River below the city Of Nashville,
and Of the success of Brig. Gen. Cations |
brigade in covering and relieving our right |
and rear il the operations Of yesterday and
to-day.
Although have nc report Of the number |
IF prisoners captured by Johnsor's aud
Ca xtons commands. I know they have
made large nun Der. am also glad TO be |
able to stare that the number or prisoners
yesterday. greatly exceeds the /
amber reported by telegraph last evening. |
The woods, fields alG Entertainments are
,trewn with the enemy.
In conclusion, / anl happy TO state that |
III this has been effected with but very |
small loss to Us. Our loss probably does
cot exceed 800 and very few killed.
Signed GEO. II. THOMAS.
Maj. Gen. Com.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY orrHE POTOMAC, |
Dec. l5.-To-day LAS been A very quiet one |
along the entire line. Even the riring on |
James river seeming to be suspended. The |
had ordered the houses on the line |
Of his late march burned, in retaliation for |
the shooting Of some stragglers by guerril-
las is untrue. Warren as well az his staff, |
and ether commanders. did al. in their |
power 10 prevent these oUtrages, pa-ticu- |
larly where women and children were liy- |
ing, and although their efforts did not pre-
vent u terrible scene OF devastation and
ye; more than half the hrbi-
Lations were saved 10 their unfortunate &C.
cupants. {Signeii w. D. McGaEGoR.
From Charleston.
FoRrnEs Monroe, Dec. rs, ,7a BAIT.
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