Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-02
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We are not the organ Of our military au-
thorities, nor do we speak by authority
when we give what we believe to be the
condition of affairs. We arc 2 constant
looI1er-on at the movements Of the contend
ing armies, and we will give what we are
satisfied may be expected Our belief is,
that the two great algaies viii concentrate
in front Of Chattanooga and Richmond
The rebels will withdraw all outside garri-
sons and outposts-not absolutely indispen-
sable--and reinforce their armies under
Johnston in Georgia, and Lee in Virginia.
With cavalry force at Dalton, they hope
to employ our large infantry force under
Sen THOMAS, guarding bridges and rail
roads With heavy force under Lee, they
hope to prevent GRANT from taking Rich
mond, and if they can bo'suceessful in Vir-
ginia, as they usually have been, they will
attempt raid into Maryland.
In the west, we have decidedly the advan-
taEe so far as it regards numbers and mill
Ttary talents SIBERIAN and Thomas have
Generals under his command. The enemy
have other advantages that may, to some
extent, compensate them-the country in
all North Georgia is full eff hills, streams,
and defensive positions. We make up FOR
this in having fresh and overwhelming
army, we'll clad, we'll armed, and well pro-
visioned and let the conflict come on when
it willard il is not far off-our forces will
fog the rebels, drive them back, and take
all that part of Georgia
On the Potomac, we may look for stirring
events before the month of May shall have
passed away. Lee is an able military Off
Ger, but he is now confronted by General
GRANT, who has shown himself to be an
able commander, a man of both strategyand
action. Grant will go upon Richmond with
the largest army that ever was marshalled
on the soil of Virginia, and he will either
take that corrupt and traitorous city, or
force it TO take him. What GRANT has
heretofore undertaken he has accomplished,
and he will do it again in his march upon
Richmond. Let Richmond be taken at all
hazards. So long as Richmond is in the
hands of the rebels we must keep large
army in East Tennessee. 1t is only after
we take the infamous rebel capital that East
Tennessee is safe without hnayy garrison,
and strong force.
As both GRANT and LEE are gathering
in large forces from all remote positions, and
throwing them to Dalton and Richmond,
and as the conflict must come on soon. be-
tween two great and formidable armies. the
question will soon be answered. will the
Confederacy last another yearp Our pre-
diction is, that the vile REBELLION will succumh
before frost comes.
So far as East Tcnnessce is concerned. the
rebels have fallen back to the watanga
river, east of Jonesborough, and are on
their way I'd Richmond. A small cavalry
force fingers about Bulls Gap and Greene
vile, only for the purpose of covering their
retreat, anil destroying the bridges and
railroad track as they depart. Our forces
~e~ePJ 80 80 es7e os fAiOrFlstoHHs on; lht
one side OF the river, and Rutledge on the
other. and ire steadily advancing. repairing
the road as they go.
3 Gen. ScHpFIELD is live man, actively
z employed. slnd at work all the time. fully
meeting tbi expectation Of loyal men, ane
somewhat sosnplained Of by the amnesty
oath-traitors, @lo linger here for purpose.
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