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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1864
Page
1
Fragmented dispatches report the death of Confederate General Pat Cleburne by self-inflicted gunshot. The text references Sherman and Nashville events, with chaotic notes on troop movements, protests, and broad war commentary, reflecting partisan bias and unclear details.
Dispatches cite rumors on Sherman moves and a pending Kentucky appointment of James Speed as Attorney General. Reports from McConxey, Pa, describe a Timber Ridge skirmish between the 201st Pa infantry and deserters, with one killed and several wounded. Rumors of a federal repulse at Clarkesville circulate as rebel forces maneuver near Garhatur and Nashville lines.
Wasninxton dec 3 official news says Gen Thomas concentrates his forces at Nashville fortifications ready for any Hood movement. Richmond papers report Sherman forces capture Millen. Baltimore city figure Morris Montgomery tied to incendiary plot. former Md guard officer.
Reports from Washington describe General Sherman’s rapid push toward the sea coast with an alleged crossing of a major river barrier and a feared capture of Savannah. Secretaries McSecretary and Stanton discuss tax and conscription changes while trains connect Washington and New York in ten hours. A special dispatch notes Sherman’s forces reportedly near Millen, Georgia, with claimed arms and escape plans tied to Savannah.
The Richmond Examiner notes a small cavalry force moving toward the sea coast and a raid on the Savannah to Augusta line near Waynesboro. It suggests Sherman's aim is Beaufort and to relay plans to his government, with mixed northern reports on his progress and intentions.
A Nashville Journal wire dispatch recounts General Wood succeeding Stanley in command of the corps, Stanley unable to field. It praises Franklin fighting bravery, credits officers Copons Schofield and others, notes rebels surrounding Tennesssee cavalry, and reports prisoners and railroad captures as Nashville orders civilians to depart.
Our forces retreat toward the city as occasional skirmishing continues. Rumors say Hood plans a large cavalry crossing the Cumberland, with many officers predicting a clash tomorrow. Three soldiers are reported shot and killed by guards in the city streets this evening.
The Nashville correspondent details the Franklin engagement as Union forces halted a rebel assault, Gen. Schofield joining reinforcements near Nashville. Cheatham and Hood led fierce frontal attacks, yielding ground and heavy casualties. Rebels claimed seven thousand dead or wounded. Union losses near fourteen hundred with flags and regiments captured. Command under Gen. Suhofied directed fort actions on the north bank, aided by the 23d corps batteries.
Gov Vance reports to the North Carolina Legislature that laws cannot be enforced in the interior due to bands of rebel deserters who terrorize frontier areas by murder arson and cruelty. He urges outlawing and driving them from the state as the rebel Congress weighs suspending Habeas Corpus in the Confederacy.
Southren papers report Wheeler's Cavalry in action near Oconee river and scouts note Sherman’s force advancing toward Savannah. Dispatches describe battles around Oconee bridge and Machan as well as cavalry skirmishes, with Magruder lines and Hardee stating Savannah secure. Reports from Port Royal and Charleston signal Union fleets and preparations to strike Charleston and Savannah.
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