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The farseeing Johnston had conJem-1
plated the possibility of his retreat to
this place, ana had already begun to
strengthen the natural impregnability
of the country by fortiicationS. These
were rapidly extended and completed by
the labor OF 10000 men working indus
triously to cover themselves. Both sides
had learned the value of fortificatiors
and there was no limit to the energy
with which they constructed these nor
to the ingenuity and skill displayed in
making them formidable 10 the last de-
gree.
Without having fought a decisive bat
tie or crippled his antagonist, Sherman
now found himself with a constantly
diminishing army 90 miles from his
base at Chattanooga, and his only line
of communications singie-Lrack rail-
road OF poor construction winding thru
the mountains and subject at any hour
to being broken either by the acts oil his
interchangeable enemies or the wrecking
by storms ana accidents such as were
painfully frequent in the early days of
railroad construction He therefore
halted to give his men rest, to put the
railroad in as good shape possible
and TO bring forward supplies The
Question OF supplies was all the time or
the utmost urgency.
Nothing could be gotten from the
surrounding country, of limited re-
sources at best, and which had been
thoroly skinned by Johnston's foraging
parties Everything which Sherman's
men or animals ate had to be brought
from the Ohio River The difficulties
OF this operation had been foreseen
from the first. Every preparation that
could be foreseen had been made for
contingencies. We have before described
the system of block houses by which
every culvert, bridge and tunnel be-
tween Nashville and Chattanooga were
guarded by fortifcations strong enough
TO repel raiding party armed with
only field guns. The Industrious enei-
neers of the army extended this system
rapidly in the rear OF the army as IT ad-
panced from Chattanooga, anf in all
built q block houses between Chatta-
Tooga aad Atlanta. These we're subse-
qHently 70 do splendid service. The rail-
way construction brigade of . 900 men,
under the command Of Col w w
Wright. to whom Gen. Sherman took
frequent occasions TO give warm praise.
was as active and efficient as its Iabors
were all-important
The location, length and other fea-
lures Of every bridge had been ascer- |
tanned beforehand, and timbcrs stored |
at Nashville for its reconstruction If de- |
stroyed With these tinlbers aad such
material as could be obtained by The |
ready aNmen from the neighboring for
eS,s were sufficient to immediately re- |
plaee any destroyed crossing, and Col. /
Wright had his forces ALWAYS AT I,and
"hen and where they were most need |
eo- men johnston destroyed the bridge |
across the Oostanaula at Resaca he badI
calculated that Sherman would he re-
tarded two weeks at least before the
bridge could be rebuilt so as to bring
his supplies forward. AS a matter Of
fact, Col Wright rebuilt the bridge in
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where he could only attack witch small
portion of his forces and be held in
check by still smaller portion of john
ston's army. He clung to his determi-
nation to manuver Johnston out of his
strongholds, and try to catch him in the
open ground or in the embarrassment
of crossing a river. Sherman now pro-
jected a wide, sweeping flank move
ment far more expensive than any he
had before attempted He would llove
the main part of his army directly
against Johnston and gain a position so
close to him that Johnston could not
retreat unseen. While engaging john
ston's attention in front with the posi-
bilities of n heavy assault coluicns were
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to march by a large circuit to the west
ward and strike at Marietta. Here the
railroad, after crossing the mountains,
begins to descend into the valley Of the
Chattahoochee.
This manuver was one of the highest
military skill and delicacy. inasmuch as
il sent considerable portion of the
army far away from the reach OF sup
port and without any further line of
supplies. The moving column would
have TO rely upon the supplies il carried
with it. Therefore. Sherman had to ac-
cumulate about 20 days supplies TO fit
forth this column and provide his army
against any interruption "of the cracker
line" The planning and execution of
this great movement was on the highest
planes of the art of war, and nothing
is more lustrous than Sherman's genius.
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Not because It is sarsaparIIIa,
cut because Il ts a medicine Of
peculiar merit, composed Of moro
than twenty different remedial
agents effectIng phenomenal
cures OF troubles OF the blood,
stomach, liver and bowels.
Thus Hoods Sarsaparilla cures scrof.
ula, eczema, anemia, catarrh, nervous
ness, that tired feeling, dyspepsia, loss
of appetite, and builds up tie system.
Get Il today In the usual liquid form or In
chocolstsd tablet form called Sarsatsbs,
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was well concentrated in shorter lines
than those occupied by Sherman. Wood
and Johnson intrenched their positions,
and held them for future movements.
While this was going on Johnston
made return thrust ia front of New
tons Division, but was handsomely re-
pulsed by Wagners and Kimball's Bri-
gades. Col Dan MeCook's Brigade
seized a valuable pass in front of the
Confederate center, and held it against
night attack by Polk. Therefore, the
day closed with the losses and repulses
on both sides somewhat equal.
(To be cOntinued) }
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three days, and cars loaded with sup
plies reached Kingston as early as May
Sherman's army was suffering daily
aiminution from the necessity of guard
ing every mile of country as he ad-
vanced thru il. The same process was
strengthening Johnston's army, since
the farther he fell back the stronger
ne became from the withdrawal of his
outlying parties and concentrating them
with the main army.
On the Ailatoona Lines.
Sherman had no more idea of making
an attack upon Johnston in his pre-
pared position at AIlatoona pass than
he had OF attacking him squarely in
xront at Buzzard Roost. Sherman did
Lot propose to fight battle at any time
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Johnston was now clear out of the
"Champagne Country" with his army
upon the great ridges on the eastern
side of the valley and running parallel
to the western ridge, where he had
made his first stand behind the paii-
sades OF Buzzard Roost. After crossing
the Etowah River. which skirts along
the base OF the cluster of mountains,
the railroad winds up thru sthcse to
gain the difficult pass OF Allatooiaa,
by which it descends into the creek of
the same name ard runs up the valley
of this toward the second range of
mountains, of which kenesaw is the
most notable elevation.
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partially. but by no mean sffectually.

partially. but by no mean sffectually.
done.
"At the signal to advance the First
Brigade dashed handsomely and gall
lantly forward up to the enemy's works.
Men were shot down at the very base
of the parapet. But again the terrible
nre on the fianks. and especially this
enfilading fire from the left, was fatal
to success. In addition. the enemy had
brought up fresh troops, and greatly
strengthened the force behind his in
trenchments"
Gen. Howard saw that the assault
had failed, and ordered a withdrawal
This was done with such deliberation
as to bring off all the wounded. The
losses cost Gen. Wood 1.400 men in
killed, wounded and missing. The Con.
federates reported a loss of 459 killed
and wounded. Only two advantages
had been gained at this terrible price
an important position was secured, and
1t was developed that Johnston's army
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The country was but little known, even
to the Southerners, and the maps Sc
cured were terribly imperfect and fre-
quently misleading. Many important
places could not be found on any map
and the locations given for others could
not be relied upon. For example, no
map had shown such place as Snake
Creek Gap. thru which Gen. Mcpherson
mad passed TO turn Johnston's position
at Dalton.
Maps of the country had to be ma.e
The National tribune., 1909-03-04
1909 LINCOLN 1909

The Centennial Anniversary of the
birth Of Abraham Lincoln viii occur
next year, and IL is now time for Grand
Army Posts, woman's Relief Corps and
all other patriotic organizations and so-'
cietfes, which may have been formed
having similar ends in view, to begin
preparations for the purpose Of fltly ce1e-
brating that important event.
Osborn H. Oldroyd, whose residence IS
now In the same house in which Lincoln
died at Washington. D. c., has prepared
an appropriate service to commemorate
that occasion.
The program containing some 20 num-
bers. consists of songs, recitations and
four articles covering the different
phases of Lincoln's life. It Is a 20-paee
illustrated pamphlet, printed on GOOD
paper and IN attractive style. The price
Of this edition. or compilation, has been
placed at 10 cents per copy, u pcr dozen
Or IS per 100. Il seems Impossible that
there can exist a single Post or Corps
that could not subscribe for and easily
dispose Of at least 100 copies of this pro-
duction, and thus make q profit Of an
amount equal to purchase price, besides
serving as an educator to the people
upon the true greatness of the character
OF Abraham Lincoln. Orders sent, pre-
paid. on receipt of price.
Communications should be addressed to
o. H. oLDROYD, SIG 10th ST., N. w,
Washington. d. @.
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The I'd N. j. Cav.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
sketch of the I'd N. ]. Cav. number
or Killed and wounded, etc.-W. III.
Fowler, HaddonfieId, N. j.
The I'd N. ]. Cav. was organized at
Trenton Aug. Is, 1868, to serve three
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years, and was still in service at the
end of the war. 1t was also called the
32d N. J.. and was commanded by Col.
Joseph Karge, belonged to Grierson's
Division, Cavalry Corps, and lost 81
killed and 100 from disease, etc. Capt.
Michael Gallagher and Second Lieut..
Stryker R. Burd were killed in the
fight at Egypt Station, Miss. Dec. 2s.
1S64.-Editor National Tribune.
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Vacant United States Government Land,


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Maps of the country had to be maae
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creased by Davis's Division. advanced
to Dallas with Sherman and Thomas
going over in that direction tc see what
success he would have.
The Army of the Ohio was advanced
on the left to find and turn Johnston's
right flank, with Stoneman's Cavalry
extending the lefts Both Howard and
Schofield pushed UP so close to John
stons main Ine dat there was a. con.
stant Interchange lof musketry during
most OF the d4yssden. Thomas resumed
command OF xDasHs Division, and sent
IL to Mi the gap Between the Army of
the Cumperland. and Mcpherson recon-
noitered toward Dallas. Davis ad-
vanced on the Burnt Hickory road,
drove the eriemy back, and connected
with the Army of }the Tennessee. Col.
z. M. McCook, with the First Cavalry
Division, was Jsents out far to the left,
where at 4:3Q in The afternoon he came
across Wheelefs whole cavalry force.
which he attacked, breaking thru
Wheeler's lines, taking 50 prisoners and
driving the enemy back toward Ack-
worth. McCook kept up the pursuit ,In-
til he encountered infantry He lost
Lieut.. Col. Stewart. Commanding tha
Second Brigade. and about Ok men and
officers. He estimated that he killed
ana wounded ABOUT 30 Of the enemy.
In the afternoon the lines were every.
where confronting each other within
easy musket shot, with the artilIerv In
position. and it looked very positively
as if an engagement of the most san.
culinary character was about to ensue. |
Pickett's Mills.
Gen. Sherman now determined unon
a heavy assault on Johnston's right to |
reach the railroad in his rear. ACCOM-
panied by Gems. Howard and Thomas.
ne went over to the left to superintend
,his. and Gen. Howard was directed TO
form the assaulting column. A point
was wa selected for the attack. but before
ne order was given Gems. Thomas and
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HnATIAzX
tcopyright, 1909. b. John McElroy.y
By JOHN McELROY.
AIIata8Ha.

By
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-11-19
the COUNTRr'S PROSPERITY.

The reports of the commercial
agencies, recently made public,
show the country to be in a pros.
porous ard healthy condition. with
| prospects 81 the most. successful
season II the history of The United
States, says the Jackson News.
Unseasonabiy warm weather has
had a temporarily depressing effect
upon some lines of retail trade, but
this is conceded to be a mere pass
ing condition, while the larger In
dications all point to what Dun's
Review calls "a year Of unequalled
business during 1910.
This means, according to the re-
view of trade referred to, that Eek
pressed in almost inconeeivable
figures, the United States is now in
creaslng It's wealth at a rate never
befoae achieved"
Prices r high, and there is the
usual amount of discussion of eco
nomic policies, but neither the one
nor the other seem in any way to
shake confidence or to check indus
trial progress. The outlook for an
excellent holiday trade throughout
the country is bright and we shall
soon be in the full tide of it.
During the month of October all
previous records we're broken in the
amount of actual business booked in
the iron and steel trade, which is
universally recognized as the great
barometer of commercial and in
dustrial activity. It is said that in
practically every division orders are
received in heavy volume and many
mills are falling behind in their de-
liveries. There is an increasing
demand for coal and lumber and
other building material is active.
These are important signs of the
times. The experience of the
country as a whole is amply con-
irmed by that of Atlanta, where
business is displaying a healthy &C
tivity.
We have every reason to feel as
sured that the remainder of the
present year and all of next year
will be a period of prosperity such
as we have not seen either before or
since the panic-the very memory
of which is rapidly passing away.
There has been slight decline in
the price Of cotton, but it is not TAX
en- seriously, and there is every rea-
son to believe that with a short crop
the level will be kept to at least
fifteen cents with a strong prob
ability that it will go still higher.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-11-19
Mrs. Stone Entertdins.

On Saturday afternoon, Mrs. E. D.
Stone entertained at bridge" in honor
of Mrs. Shed Hill, who has recently
moved to our town. Glad of the op-
portunity to welcome the fair honoree,
every invited guest was present on this
occasion. The rooms were fragrant
with the breath of a %profusion of roses.
The reception hall was lovely with a
wreath Of white roses, and the effect
was artistic with a background of
feathery ferns. Through the folding
doors was a scene of great beauty, a
room gay with red roses, a beautifully
draped table, point lace cover and a
magnificent cut-glass punch bowl whose
contents were served by little Miss
Jean Long, the charming young sister
OF Mrs. Hill, and Miss Lorine Strong.
Mrs. Stone was assisted in receiving by
Mrs. Rruce Brown, Miss Strong and
Mrs. s. r. Coleman. Seven tables of
the fascinating game were kept in full
swing. After ! spirited contest Mrs.
Rrax Provine was found to be the lucky
winner Of the first prize. Mrs. Monroe
McClurg cut the consolation. A very
handsome guest prize Was given to Mrs
Hill. Afterwards an elaborate luncheon
was rerved. This aft was . double
pleasure as the city il honored 10 well
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-11-19
An Ordinance.
Fixing the salaries of the members of
the paid fire department..

Fixing the salaries of the members of
the paid fire department..
Section L. Be it ordained by the
mayor and board of aldermen of the
city OF Greenwood, Mississippi, that
from and after date the chief of the
paid fire department shall be paid for
his services the sum of eighty dollars
per month, and each of his assistants
shall be paid the sum of sixty dollars
per month.
Section 2. For cause this day shown,
it being for the efficiency of this de-
partment this ordinance shall take ef-
feet and be in force from and after it's
passage.
Approved this the 10th day of No
vember, 1909.
GID MONTJOY, Mayor.
Attest: r. H. HICKS, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-11-19
Mrs. Henderson EntertaInS.

Mrs. T. r. Henderson was the 0rac-
full ard charming hostess of a bevy II
fair maids and matrons on Monday at
%ternoon when she opened wide the por-
tails IF her h~ospita5ie home. and hade
enter the members of each church 30
c;k t. in the city, there to commingle in
good fellowship.
The guests were received at the door
and given a smiling welcome by Mrs.
D.. S. humphreys. They we're then In
PRODUCED to Mesdames A. e. Jennings
and G. v. Edwards by the hostess, who
employed this happy occasion to make
known to the people these nest worthy
additions to our city and SOC iety
Cooling, fragrant punch was served by
Mrs. r. c. King, and a most tempting
menu in the dining room, where softly
cleaning lights, a p%rofusion of cut
flowers and the beautiful display of
ferns, combined with the gracious
presence of the ladies in attendance
there, concluded a most enjoyable af-
%ternoon, and each left the h~ospitable
shadow of the pilIowed porch with
praises for their hostess, in whom each
recognized the past-mistress in the art
of entertaining xxx.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-11-19
CONFEDERATE REUNION.

80 OWW 1O61at1 WAORvsVHNs
The Mississippi Division of Con-
federate Veterans have finished their
meeting 1t Vicksburg and adjourn
ed to meet IN Hattiesburg year
hence.
1t was a good meeting. and was
largely attended by the grizz ed
veterans of the Civil War, by the
men who gave four years of their
life for defense of home, country and
principle, says the Clarion-Ledger.
The meeting was not so large as
one year ago, for the line of these
old heroes is fast dimming, and the
H~attiesburg meeting will show a
still further decrease in the ranks
Of those we all love, cherish and
honor. A few years more and the
last remnant of this noble body of
soldiers will have disappeared, and
will live only in memory and mis-.
tory. But they should hold their
annual reunions as long as a cor
poral's guard is left.
1t vas a merited compliment paid
to Gen. Robert Lowry in re~-electing
him Commander of the Mississippi
Division, a position he has held for
several years, being reelected last
year though not able to be present.
He is worthy of the honor, and will
discharge its duties creditably and
well, returning the trust untarnish-
ed and unsullied.
One of the most interesting events
of the meeting was the dedication
of the Mississippi Monument, erect
ed in the National Military Park, at
an expense of $4,000, appropriated
by the Legislatures fitting mem
orial to the valor of the brave men
who fought and fell in the mem
orable siege of Vicksburg.
The monument is built of North
Carolina granite, and stands sew
enty-six feet high. 1t is of Grecian
architecture, has graceful lines, is
symmetrical in proportion and of
most substantial construction, being
monolith in design. 1t marks the
line of the Mississippi soldiers tax
ing part in the great contest.
1t is thus described by Secretary
J. G.. eastman, of the Mississippi
Monument Commission:
The Enclosure balustrade is 4 feet
6 inches high, is very handsome and
substantial. 1t forms a perfect
square and measures 40 feet each
way. Between the balustrade and
the monument there is a cement
walkway 2 feet wide, all around the
monument.
The first section ca of the mon
ument is s feet 6 inches high, and
22x22 feet in diameter.
The second section (Bl is 7 feet 4
inches high and l3 feet 8 inches in
diameter.
The third section co. is 7 feet 4
inches high, l1xll feet in diameter.
The fourth section D) is 10 feet
9 inches high, and 9 feet 3 inches
In diameter.
The fifth section (E) is 5 feet high
and 6x6 feet in diameter.
The sixth section (F-the obelisk
lis 81 feet high and 4X4 feet in
diameter.
The monument is not wholly
completed, and another appropria-
ton will be needed for the bronze
decorations, including medallions of
Jefferson Davis and War Governor
Pettus, and a bronze statue rep
resenting History and a tablet
upon which will be inscribed the
names of the Mississippi commands
in Pemberton's division, as we'll as
those of Johnson's army.
The monument is a credit to the
commonwealth which sent more
soldiers to the front during the
Civil War than any state of the
South. in comparison with its pop
ulation-SO,OOO in round numbers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-11-19

Out of compliment to her charming
visitors, Mrs. M. D. King, of Hatties-
burg, and Mrs. T. G. Lockard, Of Me-
ridian, Mrs. r. G. King entertained at
her beautiful home on West Washington
street, with a formal reception. The
most delicious punch was served and
other refreshments followed during
the afternoon. About a hundred of
Greenwood's ladies were present to
meet Mrs. Kings guests. The reception
was a most elaborate one, fashioned
along the lines that could not be fol-
] ,wed outside a similar home. 1t will
be long remem hered when other func-
tions will have been forgotten.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-11-19
An Ordnance.

Prescribing regulations for the con-
struction Of fiues within the city of
Greenwood, Miss, and Z provide the
penalty for the violations of same.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
mayor a board OF aldermen Of the city
OF Greenwood, Miss, thai ali fues here.
after built within corporate limits of
the said city, shall be OF hard burned
brick, not less than 16 inches square
from the base to = point 6 inches above
the roof line, the brick to be laid fiat.
and to be thoroughly plastered inside
and to hang on stirrups Of solid sound
iron, not les Than One-fourth Of an inch
by one and three-quarters inches, aud
to come flush with the ceiling; hat no
hue shall be less than five feet high or
less than two feet above the ridge of
the building.
Section 2. Be it further ordained
that any person who shall construct or
cause to be constructed any 1ue within
said city without complying with the
regulations of section one of this ordi-
shall on conviction be fined in q
sum not less than Ave nor more than
one hundred dollars or be imprisoned
for not more than thirty days, or both
such fine and imprisonment; and in adj
dition thereto said fue may be con-
demned Is q menace to the city, and
destroyed.
Approved this the 10th day of No
vember, 1909.
GID MONTJOY, Mayor.
Attest: r. n. HICKS, Clerk.
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Wanted.

A good man ut once to handle our bus
mess as manager. Must have business
references. Write P. o. Box 1877, Jack
son, Miss.
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