The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1865-01-14

[ must not forget to repor; the operations Of Brig
Gen. johnson, in successfully driving the enemy,
with the cooperation of the g%unboats under Comman-
der Smith, from their established batteries on the
Cumberland river, below the city Of Nashville. and
Of the success of Brig-Gen. Cations brigade, in
covering our right and rear, in the operations of yes
terGay and to-day. Although l have no report of the
number Of prisoners captured by Jobnson's or Cax-
tons commands, | know they have a large number.
The prisoners captured yesterday greatly exceed in
number that reported by telegraph last evening
The woods, fields and entrenchments are strewn with
the enemy's small arms. abandoned in their retreat.
In conclusion. | am happy TO state that AL this has
been effected with but a very small loss to US. Our
loss probably does not exceed 5000, very few Of
whom are killed. Gao. II. THOMAS,
Major General Commanding.
NASHVILLE. Dec. I6.-During last night Hood with.
drew his right from the river, and took a position
covering HiIlsboro, Granny Whites, and the Frank
lin turnpike, which lines had been carefully prepared
for this contingency. He was driven from the first
line easily, but the second was very stubbornly
defended, and at last heavily assaulted three times
before succeeding. 1t was carried, however, and 20
pieces of artillery, 2O5 men, Including Gen. jackson.
with the remnant Of his division, were taken, the
enemy forced back two miles, and their ;rmy broken
in two parts-one part on Whites turnpike and the
other on the Franklin road, with u range of bluffs
and hills between them. Syedmsn and wood are
pressing down on them. A. j. Smith. Schoseld and
Carey drove the former out and Hood cannot make
such another days nght while Thomas is in good
condition to press him. Everybody-both white and
~ ~ ENhAAA AsNAO-
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The following unofficial
despatch has been received from Nashville the 10th,
2 Z. VI Hood has fallen back. apparently doing
his best to get away. while Thomas is pressing him
with great yigor, frequently capturing guns aud men.
Everything so far is perfectly successful, and the
prospect is fair to crush Hood army. STANTON.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l7-No.hing has been heard
from Thomas today. Our official dispatches state
that the Provost Marshal at Louisville reports 1000
prisoners and 80 pieces of artillery already secured.
II is ascertained that In the transmitting OF Thomas
report last night. IL Geographic mistake was made at
Louisville or Nashville, in the estimated number of
our casualties. The despatch written by Thomas
stated his whole loss would not exceed 3,000-very
few killed. \ despatch from Lexington this evening
states that on the 18th inst, at kingsport. Tenn.
Burbridge had a fight with Basil Dukes brigade.
formerly john Morgan's, and routed it with q loss TO
the enemy OF $50 killed. wounded. prisoners and their
trains, and Dick Morgon. brother of John, was cap
tuTed. (SlSned) STANTON.
About Sherman.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Dispatches have been re.
ceived to-day from Gen. Foster. who had a personal
interview, on the morning Of Wednesday, the 14th
inst, with Sherman, at Fort McAiister, which had
been taken by assault on the preceding day. Savan-
MAJ was closely besiesed. and its capture, with the
rebel forces there, Confidently expected; 1t was to be
nrrounded in two days IL Dot surrendered. Gen