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The Daily Dispatch: October 22, 1864., [Electronic resource], The War news. (search)
ek gap. Severe fighting ensued. The result is not obtainable. A telegram from Chattanooga, dated the 18th, says it was reported that General Hood was falling back on Blue mountain. It adds: Wheeler's cavalry are hanging about Rome. Forrest was threatening to cross near Bridgeport and hold the gaps on Pigeon mountain for the purpose of aiding Hood in moving his army to Bridgeport.--He is now covering Hood's retreat. Sherman is skirmishing with Hood's rear. The results of Hood their protection. Gold opened in New York on Tuesday at 215, and under reports that the Government was selling, fell to 205⅞. From this point it rallied to 211, and closed at 209¾. It was reported at Memphis on Sunday evening that General Forrest, at the head of a strong body of cavalry, was but a short distance from that city. Much excitement prevented in consequence. Charles H. Porter, of Virginia, State Attorney at Norfolk, has been sentenced to six months confinement for th