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The Daily Dispatch: May 27, 1864., [Electronic resource], The War news. (search)
they can get ready. The detention of the Rappahannock and non arrival of the Alabama here postponed it for a month. This comes direct from rebel officers aboard the vessels, through our spies. Sherman's movements — the Whereabouts of Johnston. A telegram from Nashville, dated the 20th, says: Gen. Sherman is in possession of Kingston, Rome. Cassville and the line of the Etowan. The army had heavy skirmishing with the enemy all the way from Resaca. The railroad and telegraph have been repaired to the present position of the army. The troops are in good condition and spirits. Johnston is believed to be at Atlanta. Five hundred and thirteen prisoners, captured at Resaca arrived here yesterday and to-day. Among them are thirteen officers, belonging to Polk's, Hardee's, and Hood's corps. They will be sent North to morrow. Hugh Trally a native of Ray county, Tenn, was hung to day by order of the military commandant, charged with bush whacking and murder
The Daily Dispatch: May 27, 1864., [Electronic resource], The War news. (search)
s report that three Yankee corps have crossed the Etowah on the road to Dallas, and are still crossing. They march in close order, with no straggling, and are ready at any time for a fight. McPherson occupied Dallas Tuesday evening. There was alight skirmishing that afternoon and Wednesday morning with Polk's corps. The Yankees levy heavy contributions an they march, and burn all the mills, factories, and residences. Where the owners have left they destroy everything. [Second Dispatch.] Atlanta, May 26. --The army having advanced from the line of the railroad westward, our information comes more irregular. The firing heard last evening and again to-day is supposed to have been about thirty miles from here, between Marietta and Dallas. The Press reporters have gone to the front. Gov. Brown is here with the State reserve troops. There is a feeling of hopeful confidence among all parties. No communications have been received from Gen Johnston's army to day.