New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-20
Troops Going 10 the Front-The Buz-
Yards Roo-t Fight-The Advance on
Resaca-JohnstoB's Retreat-A Woman
in the Ranls.
From Our Special Correspondent


From Our Special Correspondent.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nay 81 lsGi.
DEPARTURE OP TBooPs-GREAT ENTHUSIASM.
The greatest activity has prevailed in this
city during the past week among the various military
departments Thousands Of men have been ordered 70
the front from tie various hospitals who were there on
duty and members Of the Invalid Corps have been de.
tailed to perform their duties. TIE excitement has
been increased by tie arrival Of several veteran regi
ments from the North whose fuIlougls have expired
These troops have hurried 10 the extreme front
with the greatest rapidly upward Of three long trains
departing for Chattanooga daily. II is encouraging
and inspiring 10 witness the unbounded enthusiasm II
these noble veterans as they steadily tramp 10 the 'front.'
their bTonzed features illuminated with al AIR Of alth,
exultation, and determination.
No skulkng, 10 complaining. no heart-sick or foot
these that thus are pouring into the well
drilled and warTed ranks OF the undaunfed inyncibe
Sherman. \ casual glance at the physique Of these
patriot soldiers cannot fail 10 convince the most doubt
fu minds that with snoh nnimus peryades these
ranks their presence will iDnsc element Of zea and
spirit OF heroic emulation that will tel in the bloody
struggle soon 10 surge over the SOL OF Georgia
should not omit TO mention that the glorious news from
the Potomac Army Is inspiring our men with The
brightest hopes, while their mistaken faith III their
gallant leader Gen sherman, adds new fuel 10 their
spirit Of resolution and every sodier talks OF ambition
FROM The FRONT.
A wounded officer Just from the extreme front who
arrived here today reports that Gen Thomas occupied
Dalton last Tuesday. At Buzzards Roost on the eth,
our advance engaged in some very heavy diminishing
which lasted for several hours. At first lines
slowly forced back by the vastly superior numbers Of
the enemy who resisted with stubborn desperation our
attempted advance From out Their long lines OF con-
eealed rifle pits they hOwercd their leaden messengers
OF death with terrible effect upon our heroes. charge
finally ordered and then cnsucd one Of those fruos
encounters that can only occur IN hand hand con
fict.
The captain. my informant says no pen description
can DO justice to the terrible reality Of those scenes
Yankee courage coupled with Yankee skin and steel
proved too much for the Rebels, and they were obliged
10 retreat from their iOrresses. Many Of them found
traitors grave in their Rebel pits notwiihs onding the
courage they displayed
On Tuesday forces met with strong opposition 10
the vicinity OF Resaca and tie order was given 10 fall
back short distance for the purpose Of changing our
INES. Gen. Sherman IN few hours had Johnston and
MS entire army completely Nanked and while preparing
to bag him. the sLIesd old Rebel discovered Shernans
intentions, and AT once began Ictroeade movement.
The position which Johnston held | am informed
was naturally almost imprcgnabe, and Gen. Sherman
wac not slow 10 perceive that nothing short Of bloody
assault could disodge the enemy and he therefore re-
solved 10 ny Yankee ingenuity with little West Point
strategy iather Than expose his men to needless sac
ri1ce.
NEW WEAPON FOR THE cHIvALRY.
At Buzzards Roost the Rebels killed and injured a
the top Of the ridge which is said 10 be some ninety
ieet high. MY Informant states that they had these
rocks poised and in readiness TO Lur them upon our
men the moment they advanced and the velocity with
which these rocks descended was truly appalling
eher rocks nor bullets nor savage Rebel wells could
save he " BuzzaTds, and that night IL was Yankee
RoOst" " W."
HE latest news have been able 10 Gather from off.
GERS nom he ront who len there Friday places Johns.
ton on the fui retreat To Atlanta with sherman i'm hot
pursuit III Is reported that have captured a few
pieces Of artillery and several hundred prisoners
gSe thls Tor What II worth The report Is generally
beleved here IN official circles and by returned sick
night that 1000 wounded men had been sent 20 Chat.
tanooga rom The front These sufferers arc expected
TO arrive here tonight.
LIST or WOUNDED.
send herewith a full list Of the vonnsed q, Pm,
cards Roost and various other skirrnshes that have
occurred since the 9th inst should have stated that
there are many wounded atChattanooga, their ethical
condition rendering their removal imyossible
GENUINE WAR ROMANCE
Among tie wounded who have arrived here is the
celebrated female warrior, Miss Frank Miller Of Co. g.