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The Daily Dispatch: November 30, 1863., [Electronic resource], Later from the North. (search)
patches have been received at the War Department: Chattanooga,Nov., 24, 12 P. M. --Yesterday at half-past 12 o'clock, Gens. Granger's and Palmer's corps, supported by Gen. Howard's, were advanced directly in front of our fortifications, drove in the enemy's pickets, and carried his first line of rifle pits between Chattanooga and Carter's Creek. --We captured nine commissioned officers and about one hundred enlisted men. Our loss was about III men. To-day Gen. Hooker, in command of Geary's division of the 12th corps, and two brigades of the 14th corps, carried the North slope of Lookout Mountain, with small loss on our side, and a loss to the enemy of five or six hundred prisoners. The killed and wounded are not reported. There has been continuous fighting from 12 o'clock until after nightfall, but our troops have gallantly repulsed every attempt of the enemy to retake the position. Gen. Sherman crossed the Tennessee river before daylight this morning, at the mouth
The Daily Dispatch: May 3, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
t, by way of Whitesides to Chattanooga, with the Eleventh Army Corps, under Major Gen Howard and Geary's Division, of the Twelfth Army Corps, and proceeded to take up positions for the defence of theem a night attack was made by a portion of Longstreet's forces on a position of Hooker's troops (Geary's division of the 12th corns) the first night after Hooker's arrival in the Valley. The attack failed, however, and Howard's corps, which was moving to the assistance of Geary, finding that it was not required by him, carried the remaining heights held by the enemy west of Lookout Creek. Thisvements will then depend on those of the enemy.--Lookout Valley will be easily held, I think, by Geary's division and what troops you may still have there belonging to the old Army of the Cumberland.r carried out the part assigned him for this day equal to the most sanguine expectations. --With Geary's division, (Twelfth corps) and two brigades of Stanley's division, (Fourth corps,) of Thomas's
The Daily Dispatch: August 3, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
August 10th, for special prayer for victory and the expulsion of the foe from our State. [Fourth Dispatch.] Atlanta, Aug. 2. --All quiet around the lines this morning. The enemy shelled the city for half an hour last evening. Our army is much elated at the deafest of the raiders in their rear. The enemy is still massing towards our left. Nashville papers of the 29th mention the death of McPherson. The Yankees estimate their losses in the battle of the 23d at 2,500. Geary's, Ward's, Williams's, McCook's, Newton's, Johnson's and Thomas's Federal divisions were engaged. A special to the New York times, of the 27th, says that Morgan has joined Early and Breckinridge. Senator Mallory, of Ky., was killed by a soldier on the 27th. Edwin Poschal, an editor of the Nashville press, was arrested on the 25th ult., and gave bond in the sum of $5,000. [Fifth Dispatch.] Macon, August 3, 1864. --Trains from Atlanta arrive and depart regularly on
The Daily Dispatch: January 9, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ountry to continue. 5. Resolved, That Major-General Sherman having placed as military commander of this post Brigadier-General Geary, who has, by his urbanity as a gentleman, and his uniform kindness to our citizens, done all in his power to prorman, and to each the Mayors of Augusta, Columbus, Macon and Atlanta. The secretaries were directed to furnish Brigadier-General Geary with a copy of the resolutions. Mayor Arnold's Speech at the peace meeting. The following were the reistrate, you asked protection. You all know that it has been granted to you, and we all feel deeply indebted to Brigadier-General Geary for his conduct as commandant of this city. Having convened you, and expressed in part my views, it remains forng food to the destitute, and seems to be doing everything in his power to ameliorate the condition of the citizens. General Geary, commanding the city, holds frequent conferences with him, and complies with all reasonable requests for the benefit
The Daily Dispatch: January 10, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Monroe, Hilton Head and Savannah to consult with General Grant, Foster and Sherman on important matters relating to the service. The supplies and exchange of prisoners, organization of colored troops, raising the blockade of Savannah, and the seizure of rebel property and products, are among the subjects of consideration. From Savannah. A letter from Savannah, dated the 31st ultimo, has an account of the review of the negro fire companies on the day before by Generals Sherman and Geary. About military matters, it says: There was a little stir on the other side of the river this morning. For several days rebel sharpshooters have been giving considerable annoyance to our boatmen and hands employed in clearing the obstructions out of the river below the city. Last night detachments from the First and Third divisions of the Twentieth corps were sent across, and early this morning a skirmish occurred, in which the rebels were scattered in every direction. They are
The Daily Dispatch: January 16, 1865., [Electronic resource], Confederate Congress. (search)
sideration of that body. The Philadelphia Inquirer comments upon this in language which leads us seriously to consider whether life is a boon while purchased by assuming a position in which a people may be thus spoken of: Taking umbrage at remarks made in debate by members of the committee appointed by the Chamber of Commerce, he withdraws his application to that body, and suggests that if the Chamber desires to act independently of him, it can do so by sending its contributions to General Geary. The case seems to be this: The citizens of Savannah are too proud to beg, and yet will accept charity. They do not wish to starve, and we are able to buy what they want, although it will be at the sacrifice of one description of needful food for others. Perhaps Colonel Allen is somewhat "high strung" in his sentiments. It is almost time for him to get over that, and to cease to be sensitive as to what is said about his "mission." For the sake of the needy people whom he represents i
The Daily Dispatch: January 19, 1865., [Electronic resource], Affairs in Savannah. (search)
65. This paper is issued from the old Republican office by J. E. Hayes & Co.--terms not stated. From it the Constitutionalist obtains the annexed news: "The Savannah fire department had a review on Saturday, December 31. There were on parade eight engines, one hook and ladder cart, and one thousand two hundred and fifty firemen. The Republican thinks the affair a creditable one, under the circumstances. The engines were decked with evergreens, and the procession was reviewed by General Geary. The great advantages of a steam fire-engine are dilated upon, and the purchase of one recommended. "The Republican contains several resolutions which a citizen was going to offer at the late meeting in that city, but did not. The substance of the first is, that the Constitution and laws of the United States shall be made, under the proper authority, the supreme law of the land. The next one states that the election of Abraham Lincoln, in 1860, was legal, and ought to have been
The Daily Dispatch: January 28, 1865., [Electronic resource], Governor Foote. (search)
he amount of opposition they may encounter. They declare that if they should have hard fighting to do, and are successful, they will not attempt to restrain their men. The Savannah Republican of January 10th contains the annexed news: "General Geary has issued General Order No. 3, of which the following is the substance: All dealers in goods must have permits from General Geary's headquarters. Extortioners will be severely punished. Dealers must conform to the published prices. A portGeneral Geary's headquarters. Extortioners will be severely punished. Dealers must conform to the published prices. A port tax will be imposed on dealers, also on all places of amusement. Persons who violate this order will be arrested, their stores closed, their goods confiscated and sold, and the proceeds to go to the port fund. Sutlers and purveyors belonging to any portion of the army must confine their sales to their own commands; any dealers belonging to the army who violate these rules will be treated in the same manner as those who do not belong to the army. All offenders will be promptly punished, with
The Daily Dispatch: February 1, 1865., [Electronic resource], A Sample of Savannah rule. (search)
A Sample of Savannah rule. --We find in the New York Commercial the following paragraph, which will show how delightful the Yankee rule in Savannah is becoming: "A Savannah belle stepped off the sidewalk the other day to avoid walking under the American flag, which hung in front of an officer's headquarters. General Geary, military commandant of the city, immediately gave orders to have her promenade back and forth under the hateful symbol for an hour, as a warning for similar offenders."
The Daily Dispatch: March 22, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ate of Winnsboro', South Carolina, the next town entered, is thus described: General Slocum double-quicked the advance of his column into the village of Winnsboro'to save the town from the torch of his foragers. General Pardee's brigade, of Geary's division, was in advance, and every effort was made to beat the stragglers from the grand army into town. They were not successful. The town was pillaged and set on fire before any organized body of troops got in.--All officers turned their attention to the fire, and arrested the progress of the flames. Generals Slocum, Williams, Geary, Pardee, Barnum, and all, worked with their hands, burned their whiskers and scorched their clothes, to prevent the repetition of Columbia scenes. Occupation of Fayetteville. Fayetteville is a town of some four thousand inhabitants. The first man to come into the town was Captain Duncan, commanding the scouts and mounted men of the Army of Tennessee. He was repulsed by Hampton's cavalry,
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