Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-01-05
Synopsis OF Dispatches.

Synopsis OF Dispatches.
II Ps dispatch from Camden Dec. 18th,
says BrownIow has been nominated az Gov
eruor OF Tennessee Hoods army before
Nashville numbers l0,GDO Infantry, and
lU,5UU Cavalry, the latter all under Forrest.
Dec. 18th, southern dispatches say Hood
completely ronied thomas NJ Franklin on
the 3Uth Nov killing aud woundlng 1000,
and capturing G,JJJ OF the enemy. Hood
loss estimated at $500 killed wounded and
missing, Among the killed were Gen. Gle.
bonrn, of Ark, aud Gen Qunrlcs OF Ten
nessee.-1hc Brazilian government has de-
planded the relcuse OF The Florida aud her
crew, aud Lincoln has ordered them return
ed.--Thc steamers Prima Donna, Prairie
State and Magnet captured by Conicderates
ON the Cumberland river, which is com
pletrly blpcknded. Seven gunhOats hal EN-
gagged the batteries and returned consider
ably damaged. Forrest IS reported across
tie Cumberland riIer.-Gen. Hood offered
to exchange prisoners, bu'Thomas said all
his prisoners had been sent Norih--llood
hpalouar,,rs were NJ Brentwood, q miles
from asliyillc.-Richmond papers of the
9th say il was tot kLOwn where Sherman
was. He came within 70 miles OF Nlillen.
Wheel, i is reported 10 have captured q
600 prisoners NJ Wnynrsboro. Sherman =
destination WIS supposed by some 20 he
Dare Ga; by others, 10 he Brunswick.
One or two big battles are bptmh 10 be
fought soon; sherman 10 not yet out OF the
woods Foster thought him near Savnn-
nah, hencehis dsaslrous drieatn Grnlams-
Vile. where Foster was driven back with Il
loss of l.0O0, himscf among the Wounded.
Gen. Rosencrnns has been superce led in
command in Missouri by Gcu. Dodge, of
Iowa. .-Chnse has been confirmed Chlef JUS
tce, vice 1aney Ieccased.-A Washington
lispntch of the S,h Dec says, that Senator
Davis gave notice that he would the next
day Introduce joint resolution "tor rrsto
ration VI The Union FOR vlndication ot the
Constitution, and guarantee of the right of
citizens in the several States.
Fr,m the II, ns',u II ''p,a h. Dee 2s
SHREVEPORT, Dec 2d, 1864.
From the ST. Louis Dpn"c,ar'nf tle l0h
LOUISVILLE Dee !,.--Nashylie dispatch
es o ( the 9Th say no change has taken place
in the general stnatiop. Heavy skirmi sh-
ing in front. The fourth cops OF the enc
my driven back to old lines. But few cas-
unties. Prisoners report Chcaihams $ com
mnnd compose the rebel right, Lee the cen
tire anc Stewart The left
Lee has four batteries fOnr guns in each
in position. A rebel brigade has gone in
the direction Of Murfreesbolo' purpose not
known.
Dispatches of the OH report no change.
II is reported that Buihridge is Al Eaers
station and had aauked Brcckinridge, and
compelled him 10 retire beyond Bulls cap,
except II small cavalry 10 ce.
Great excitement in Louisville, owing to
the arrest of the ganiblers and lhe i'm s.
ment Of horses.
The street cars are stopped for want Of
horses. Gentrys man took possession of
Lagrange yesterday and Destroyed the rail
rond. The New York Jonmal says flat the
impression is thai Brcckinridse will turn
up in new and unexpected quar'er.
NEw YoRK, Dec 9.--rhe r chnond Wing
of the 9th says Shernin lsmarchfug towards
the co st, sonfheas, o. Millen. A battle is
expected north or northeast OF Savannah
Shortly.
The Richmond Enquirer of the 9th says
by official information last night, Wheeler
inflicted n severe blow on he enemy. Time
and particulars not given for sudn Fieni rea-
sons. One corps OF Kirkp tricks cavalry
made several charges on Wheeler in strong
position and was repulsed.
Fitzpatrick reported wounded. Yankee
loss heavy The Richmond Dispatch Of the
9Th, SAYS Sherman is more timd aud ex-
hausted. making only five miles day, aud
compelled TO make for Savannah or Beau
fort. Yankee ships off Savannah threw up
rockets on the night of the 18th for his
guidance
Grant is massing ON extreme left Of the
Potomac army. and a battle imminent
Richmond papers of the 7lh say Sher-
man campaign is drawing TO close. lie
is approaching the coast by Darien and
Savannah, but will encounter large force
before reaching those points. sherman is
done with strategy, and is in acritical con
ditiop.
The Port Royal Herald of the 9Th says:
Deserteis from Savannah report Sherman
advancing on Savannah in three columns,
Millen. Oconee and 0cmulgee, and across
Savannah river at Lisler Ferry. lie faux
ell Macon, bat did not occupy il.
Nrw YoRR. Dec Christmas dinner
OF turkeys AID other Injuries to be sent 10
Sherrnaas army on the coast.
The Hilton Head correspondent Of the
Herald SAYS that the exchange Of prisoners
on Sava nah Run has been stopped, owing
10 Shermans advance. Six thousand have
already been exchanged
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