The sun., 1864-12-03
Nurderous Assault by a Lunatic.
GENERAL THOMAS.
Tho Coming Terrible Hattie.

Lovispille, KY, Dec. q.-The JOURNAL Of this
morning has the following
Gen. Thomss has abandoned his strong position
4 Franklin, and formed his line of battle within
hree miles of Nashville. Yesterday evening the
: hostile armies were engaged in heavy skir-
aishing, and The rattle OF niuskctry could plainly
{ heard In the streets OF Nashville. battle Of
,rrible fury is imminent
wo do not believe that Gen. Thomas has any
.ars for the result. He Is not As weak as be would
nike the rebels believe. He can offer battle to
etter advantage to himself in front Of Nashville,
7aD 81 any other point Ills left wing rests on
lurfreesboro, md when strengthened by the
roos .. chattanooga II will be strong enough 10
90 .pon Hood's rear and cut off his retreat
The rebel General is pressing blipdly forward.
en-. Thom,s has prepared trap, and tho foe is
o eager 70 nbblc at the bait. The lines are closing
round the enemy, and each hour the threads Of tho
u sro being more completely woven. We will not
emble for the result, but will feel strong and
opctll for the cause, AMI confidently look for VIC
ry to perch upon our banners. Our troops arc
rave, aud Gen Thomas is an able commander.
70 predict that the rcbcl arms will meet with o
'rr1blo disaster. Gen. Thomas has altered his
ans and will either capture or snnlhilats tho
bel army.
sLoosp pIsrAToH.
NasAvilla Dee. At is believed that Hoods
ain army is threatening Murtreosboro. For
st's rebel cavalry Is demonstrating on our front
ID right hank. Commander Fitch is here with
lect Of bose and iron elads. SUFFICIENT forces
we arrived to Insure not only the safety Of Nash
tlle, but smother Union victory IN case Of battle
lder any circumstances.
uIl Details Of the Late Battle Of Franklin
Nashville, Dec al have received o full accouni
the late battle Of Franklin, and its aniocedonis-
hich was one Of the most brilliant in its result,
the war. For three days sharp skrmishing wal
ipt up during the retirement Of our army from
lek River 10 franklin, during which time nul
Iication Of exploits and successes resulted N thu
deral srms. General Cox conducted the rear
ard, and on the 29th ult schieNsds splendi'
story over the rebels at Spring Hill; while Gen
llson's Cavalr- gained series Of important sue
sses over FORESTS advance under Roddy, on th
re bstween Turner'S and Spring Hill.
During the afternoon OF the S0th ul- the reoc
my was soroly pressed, under Hood, who hsc
leathAm and stewart's corps and portion o
OK Taylor's command, numbering In all ove
90 mon. Owing to Cox gallant check 3
ring Hill, . portion Of the 9Th aud 23d Corp
ire enabled to gain Franklin early In tho day
iore they threw up limo Of breastworkA extend
from ono end 70 the other OF the curve in th
er, behind which our entire infantry com nan
K position Al precisely O'Clock, afternoon
entire rebel force made chArg'
isucceedod In making temporary break In ou
,,re, commanded by Wagner. With characters
impeluosity, tho soldiers composing che.'hsm
ps dashed into the broastworkS and, co-opera
with the attacking party on tho left attempts
,nvslope and destroy our right In the nick
10 tho troops Of W Agnor wore rallied and thr0'
their whole force on the rebel column dro'
L the storming party IN great disorder and ca