Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1864-12-17


this morning. Gen. Beauregard will DO
here tomorrow, and Dick Taylor.
Richmond papers 18th, say they have en-
oouraging news from Georgia, which they
will not publish. They say all Ia as right
there as they could wish. Entire rebel
corps sent by Lee to Georgia.--Early sup
plying It's place, :, ;,
sunk of Ncwporis News in deep water, and
cannot be raised. Banks returns to New
Orleans Immediately.
WHEELING, Nov. 29.--Rebels captured
and burned New Creek bridge on Baltimore
and Ohio railroad yesterday.
New YORK, Dec, Neither Macon or
Augusta captured on the 18th. Richmond
papers say Sherman designs destroying the
railroad from southern Gcorgiato Virginia,
and then rest his command at Beaufort or
Port Royal, to operate on Charleston orSa-
yannah.
Nashville, Dec. l.--Gen. Tho mas retired
from franklin last night and formed line
of battle 8 miles north of Nashville. Skir-
mishing all day FIVE miles below. Heavy
cannonading now distinctly heard. All
employees in this city under arms in trench
es. One thousand rebels, one Brigndier
General AM several Coloncls, captured last
night near Franklin, arrived today Great
battle expected momentarily.
franklin, Nov. 1910 Maj or Gen. Thorn
as: Enemy made heavy and persistent
attack with two corps. Commencing at 4
r. w., and lasting until after dark. The en-
envy were repulsed.- heavy.
(Signed) j. NJ. SCH0FIELD.
Parties who witnessed the fight say II
WAS terrible. Charge after charge was
made by the rebels. Their loss must be five
or six tho sand. Forrest in person was on
the field continually rallying his men.
Schofeld was saved by being heavily rein
forced.
Nashville, Dec. Hoods infantry cross
ell Harpcth river this morning. He has not
yet advanced except with his cavalry, who
crossed above Frank in ut daybreak this
morning, following Gen. Wilson, who retr
ed in this direct ion. He has been skirmish-
ing with the advance all day. Wilson &C.
cupies s.rong position few miles south
of Nashville. Col. Gordon of the 18th Ten
nessec captured. Eleven distinct assaults
made on our works yesterday. The slaugh-
ter Was dreadful. Our forces quietly with
drew from the town of Franklin last night
Seven of our captains were killed. Rebel
General Adams killed. General Scott wOuI.-
ded. Enemy's loss 1000. Our loss in field
officers very heavy.--Rumored this evening
that Hood was moving towards Murlrees-
boro.
New. York, Dec. l.-Rebels from Canada
still trying to burn the city. lncendiates
being tried All convicted to be hung by
order of Gen. Dix. Torpedoes found in diff
ferent places. Rebels have finished pow
erful ram OH the Neuse river. Bahia mer-
chants have sent protest to the Chamber
of Commerce regarding the capture OF the
Florida. The World says active movements
are about to take place OH the Potomac.
The coming week promises to be the most
eventfu of the war. Look our for big bat
ties near Richmond and the Shenandoah.
The Richmond dispatch Of the 18th says
Sherman left wing that burned Madison
numbers l6,O0). The Federal prisoners at
Salisbury, $4,000, attempted to escape.
Many were killed, and tho rCs' overpower-
ed. The Florida was run into by the stea-
mer Alliance. Gen. Grant is missing troops
ON his /, it, Judge Holt succeeds Bates.
The very latest from Sherman places Slo-
cum 8 columns at Greensboro, on Georgia
State II. r., miles west of Augusta. On
10Th Howard column was Mt Toomsb0ro,
on Central railroad, 245 miles from Savan-
nah. On rs both columns had crossed DC
mugee and Ocoonee rivers, fully half way
TO Savannah.
LArgp.-Richmon papers of the Goth say
Sherman had not reached Augusta, and his
efforts To cross the OcoOnee were defeated,