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Submitted by James M. Burton
THE NEW-YORK TIMES Nothing has been heard from Hood's army on our front since yesterday evening, the telegraph wires being down. Hood made an assault on our works at Columbia, south of Duck River, on Saturday, and was badly repulsed. A small portion of the rebel cavalry have succeeded in
crossing Duck River. There is no foundation for the rumor of the evacuation of Johnsonville, except a proper preparation for possible contingencies. The military situation is satisfactory to the authorities. The impression gains ground that Hood will move east, across the Chattanooga, possibly with the hope of accomplishing something by cooperating with Breckinridge. REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON. Hood's movements in Tennessee seem to reveal the intention of making his way into East Tennessee. The line on which he is moving would indicate an attempt to turn Nashville on the east side and make his way to form a junction with Breckinridge. It is believed that he will then carry the capture of Knoxville, which will give him railroad communication by way of the East Tennessee and Virginia valley with Lynchburgh and Richmond. The successful issue of S man's move will have severed communication between the two main rebel armies, and Hood's present campaign seems to be directed toward securing such communication by the line method. Hood's army in this case would be in position to join Lee's, should this move become advisable. |
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