Annals of Cleveland

Savannah, Ga.

Abstracts: 11

257

Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 February 1864 (ed; 17 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

257 - L. Feb. 13; ed: 2/1 - The Reverend Dr. Elliott, commended as a patri-
otic bishop according to Rebel ideas of patriotism, addressed his flock
in Savannah lately concerning the awful results of submission to the
North. "Submission is no longer possible," said the bishop. "Once when
the Rebel army thundered at the gates of Washington they might have sub-
mitted to the conservative and Christian people of the North. But now
we must lock our shields and trust in God."
"Alas for Bishop Elliott and his misguided flock. The surge that will
sweep over them are only the tidal waves of a nobler civilization."
(17)

Confederacy

Index terms:

Elliott, Rev. Dr.; North; Savannah, Ga.; Washington, D. C.

2344

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 December 1864 (10 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2344 - H Dec. 27:4/1 - In a letter to the editor, "C. S. M." on Dec. 16,
writes of Sherman's movements around Savannah, and of the young men from
Ohio regiment who are wounded or dead. "It is sad to think that so many
of these yourg men who came from Ohio so recently in good health and
spirits, should now be numbered with the dead or laid upon beds of suffer-
ing. The friends of these last will be gratified to learn that each of
theiu is receiving all the care and attention that can well be bestowed
upon them." (10)

Wars / Civil War / Bandits and Guerrillas

Index terms:

Ohio; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2522

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 December 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2522 - L Dec. 14; ed: 2/2 - The battle at Savanrah has not been fought ac-
cording to latest reports, but Sherman is steadily advancing and will soon
strike the first blow. The Southern press, "from which accounts of his
movements are gained, is a distorting medium, and news is almost worthless.
We shall have news from Sherman himself in a few days, of this grand march
through the heart of the Confederacy." (2)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Confederacy; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2523

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 December 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.3, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2523 - L Dec. 15:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, T. M. Davidson, a re-
leased prisoner says, many things regarding his experience in the Southern
Confederacy. Of special interest is his description of the fortifications
of Savannah and the condition of that city. He says: "The river at Fort
Jackson is lined with thirty-six huge siege guns. The river is blocked with
heavy timbers leaving just enough room for a boat to pass. Just above this
entrance are two ironclads, well manned, and above these are torpedoes.
Their location is known, by the sharp pointed projection of a log about
six inches from the surface. No man could be seen at, or near the forti-
fication, earth works being thrown up around the guns for the men's pro-
tection. These guns, together with obstructions in the river, are intended
to crush anything that may come up but offer little resistance from a land
force from the direction of Savannah. Sherman will have little difficulty
at this point. The swamps will impede his progress more than anything
else. The force at Savannah is composed of old men, little boys and
crippled officers. Business of all kinds in the city is stopped, re- -
minding us of Sunday." - - - - - (9)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Confederacy; Davidson, T. M.; Fort Jackson, La.; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2524

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 December 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2524 - L Dec. 16; ed: 2/1 - Yesterday's dispatches prove without a
doubt that Sherman is in full possession of Savannah. His glorious
movement has met with the most complete and triumphant success. He has
moved through the very heart of the Confederacy, proving its hollowness
and weakness. He has cut the Rebellion completely in two by the entire
destruction of its railroad system, and has established himself on the
Atlantic with a convenient base for operating against Charleston, and
within easy communication with Grant. These are the grand results of
the expedition and all this was achieved without almost any loss of
life, or ammunition.
"Let us all unite in the north and "Hurrah for Sherman and his gallant
soldiers.'" (9)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Charleston, S. C.; Confederacy; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2526

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 December 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2526 - L. Dec. 19; ed:2/2 - Official dispatches announce the capture of
Fort McAllister, a strong and important earthwork at the mouth of the
Ogeechee river.
But we need not wait for the capture of Savannah to rejoice over the
success of Sherman's movement. The object of that movement--to disem-
bowel the Confederacy by a destructive march from Atlanta to the Atlantic,
is already gained. Let us thank God that the army is in safety at the
sea-board. (5)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Atlanta, Ga.; Confederacy; Fort McAllister, Ga.; Ogeeches river, Ga.; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; U. S. army

2527

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 December 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2527 - L Dec. 27; ed: 2/1 - General Sherman is sure that he will capture
Savannah. Richmond papers have given up Savannah, and make little of
this triumph. The Richmond and Savannah papers had Sherman's army ruined
many times, but "the operation seems to have agreed with our General and
our veterans. Everything goes to prove that this grand anabasis of
Sherman's is the most successful movement of the war." . . . (6)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Richmond Va.; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.

2528

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 December 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2528 - H Dec. 27; ed:2/2 - "It was a glorious morning start of a "merry
Christmas, ' to hear of the capture of Savannah.... We hope Porter and
Butler can lay a New Year gift of Wilmington upon the altar of liber-
ties.... It was hoped that the investment of Savannah meant a com-
plete hemming in of Hardee's army.... It became a question of whether
he should save his men and give us the stores, or run the risk of
losing both. Hardee decided wisely, for his men could not be re-
placed, while supplies might be." (5)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Butler, General; Hardes, Gen.; Porter, Gen.; Savannah, Ga.; Wilmington, S. C.

2529

Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 December 1864 (7 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2529 - H Dec. 27:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, "P. F. Y.," on Dec.
15, writes about the 107th regiment's position and other army news.
He says: "At Deveaux Neck, S. W., we have Hammer's battery posted
within 3/4 of a mile of the Charleston and Savannah railroad---Both
cities must fall ere long, and this rebellion will soon be a thing of
the past, never to be repeated within our borders." (7)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Charleston, S. C.; Deveaux Neck, S. C.; Savannah, Ga.; U. S. army

2611

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 November 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2611 - L Nov. 28; ed:2/2 - The report of the exchange of prisoners at
Savannah is full of "terrible interest." The barbarous cruel ties of
the Rebels toward Union soldiers are fully confirmed from independent
and indisputable sources. Ancther fact established is that the Rebel
authorities have made the Union soldiers believe that they have been
cruelly abandoned by their government. - -
"By operating upon them in this way, large numbers have been induced
to join the rebel forces in order to escape the horrors of confinement
in those hells which rebels call prisons. The return of those already
exchanged, will create deepest indignation among the people, and a just
sense of the barbarous character of the enemy with which we are fight-
ing." - - - - (5)

Wars / Civil War / Prisons and Prisoners

Index terms:

Confederacy; Savannah, Ga.; Union