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When the season for campaigning opened in 1863, the forces of the Union and of the Confederacy were opposing each other in three parts of the South, in Virginia, on the Mississippi, and in Tennessee. It is with the operations in this latter place that the subject treated. Rosecrans commanded the Union army of the Cumberland. Opposed to him was General Bragg, with 50,000 Confederates. The object towards which the army under Rosecrans was moving was Chattanooga. This city, a natural fortress, was situated at the base of the mountains in East Tennessee. Here converged all the railway lines...
...these two forces should accomplish their object by the capture and permanent possession of this important city the first step toward a great scheme would be accomplished. Then the loyal citizens of eastern Tennessee would be protected, and Kentucky, free from inroads, would be saved to the Union. Moreover, from Chattanooga railways led either north and east to Lynchburg and Richmond in Virginia, or southeasterly to Atlanta. By following either of these routes the Union generals hoped to break up the Confederacy at a single blow. After much delay Rosecrans moved forward and compelled Bragg who was blocking the road...
Bragg's plan of attack on the Union army, most of which was now, Oct. 19th at Chickamauga Creek, was to turn its flank and gain possession of the indispensable road back to Chattanooga. During all of that day there was heavy fighting with but little advantage to either side. This was only preliminary. During the night Rosecrans reposted his army, and in the morning was in a better position to resist attack. This was soon made by Polk on our left, which was commanded by Thomas. Although hotly pressed, the left wing stood firm and Thomas called for reinforcements...
...club will give two performances of Hernani, a burlesque, at the theatre of the University Club in New York, on the evenings of Thursday and Friday, April 3d and 4th. Tickets can now be obtained of the patronesses and at Delmonico's, Fifth Avene Hotel, and Brentano's, Union square. The price of seats will...
...Harvard Union Debate. Sever 11. 7.30 P. M. Question: "Resolved, That the United States should co-operate with other nations in the ferreting out and punishing of violent plotters against established governments...