New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-08
FROM THOMAS'S ARMY.
sLirnisblng Near Nsshville-A Flag Of
1'ruce From Hood.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 100

Cant. NJ. Forrest, OF the Rebel Cavalry Corps
was Recognized by come of lis former companions To-
day taking observations Of works at or near foi'
s;ilem He was dressed in citizens clothing.
Another member Of the Tenth Tennessee ta'eHs was
captured this morning while in the act OF deserng 10
tie Rebels.
The Rebel cavalry haye possession O me residence OF
MIS- V Brown. and are ntrenehing themselves on
ills side.
The Rebel. have also taken possession Of bill near
the HYDE Ferry Road and are planting battery upon
IT,
There has been heavy eannonadng since four o'clock
his afternoon.
The Guns of Fort Negey sheling Rebel force in
,ler front 10 prevent the enemy erecting batteries.
Two Of our men were wounded to-day by Rebel sharp
shooters near the residence Of Mrs. Ackin.
The river il q feet deep the shoals, but is falling.
SECOND DISPATCH.
NASHVILLE, Tuesday, Nov. C. 1864.
Very little of interest transpired yesterday.
Artillery skirrnishing continued throughout the day
The daily routine was varied by the reception Of a
GAG OF truce sent in by Gen. Hood which received
b. our pckets on the Franklin Pike ebout Il o'clock
,lis morning.
The bearer Of tire Gag Of truce had The following let
ter from Gen. Hood: ,
UpoRs Def. OF TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA. I
IL TIE FELL, Dec :, 1864.
r. the COrmcn6iaS O6oT Of tie UHded S'c'ts J0Te's'
NGshriHe, TtnH.:
GENERAL: L have now in nv possession large nun
ber Of Federal prisoners captured during the recent
campaign which propose 10 exchange with You Tor an
equal number of Confederate prisoners belonging 10
tfis army il acccOrdapce with the csitei used Dy a
Gen Sherman and myself in TIE exchange OF pilsoi.-
which took place III September last
Ga. -
Should you agree this proposition an officer Of my
staff will meet any one that yon may designate, upon
m Fran kiln pike between the lines Oi the two armies
20 arrange the place time and other necessary details
connected with this exchange.
Very respectfully, your ohedlent servant.
j. Is. UooD. Gen. c. = A.
To this letter Gen. Thomas sent the following reply;
HHADQUAErEgs DEPr. OF TIE CUMBERLAND.
NASHVILLE, Dec. .. le6i
Gen. ]. Il. HOop, commanding CoHJederGte Forces on
fhe FroRkliR road:
GryFRAL; | have the honor TO acknowledge the re.
cent of your communication Of this date, making a
proposition for the exchange Of prisoners OF the Army
Of tho United States in your possession for Ike
number OF Confederate prisoners belonging TO Your
In reply have TO state that although prisoners from
yoar army they have all been sent North and are con-
seouenty now beyond my control am therefore una
bic 10 make the exchange proposed by YOU
;;sofGp II TnoMAs' Maj. Gen Commanding
All sorts Of rumors prevailed all the city when
%, news that flag OF truce had in got abroad
The general supposi,ion that Gen Hood had
demanded the surrender of Nashville
Gems. Milroy and Rousseau are at Murreesbor-
oueh which amply garrisoned and defended against
epy Isebcl force which may attack IT.
Yesterday body of Rebels attacked block'houses
six and seven near Murfreesborough. They were COL
lany ought by the garrison and soon body Of troops
was sent by Milroy from Murfressborough. who az
talked the Rebels with such effect that they were driven
of IN confusion losing six pieces of artillery and num-
beI OF prisoners.
Matters the front to-day are quieter than nsuaL
20 artillery that be seen has yet been placed IN
position by the Rebels.
The headquarters Of Ger. Hood are said TO be at Bent
wosd SIX miles south of this city Oh the Franklin
Piss. 80.
NASHVILLE. Monday. Dec. s. 1854.
Capt. Alexander Marshall, Of Battery &,
Trit Ohio Artillery injured in the recent battle at
Franklin