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The Daily Dispatch: March 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], From the Gulf coast. (search)
From the Gulf coast. （our own Correspondent.） progress of the invaders — their probable Designs — measures of defence, &c., &c. Savannah, Ga., Feb. 28, 1862. Everything remains quiet in our neighborhood, and no movement has taken place among the blockaders for the past week. Occasionally heavy firing is heard, as last evening, when the reports of heavy ordnance were distinctly heard; but the object has not yet been made known. The Yankees have got their batteries in proper order, and will remain unmolested, as there is no possible way in which they can be attacked with any advantage by the means at our disposal. The unusual length of time consumed by them in what to many would appear as idle and unnecessary delay, has not been badly spent, you may rely upon it. They do not design to attack Savannah until they have strong grounds of hope for a successful issue to the venture. It has also led many to imagine that their failure to advance upon us was owing sol
The Daily Dispatch: March 6, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Tennessee. (search)
From Tennessee. the Fifty-sixth Virginia Regiment in the Fort Donetson battles. [Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.] Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb, 28, 1862. The desperate and determined struggle at "Dover" near Fort Donelson, is still the principal topic in this section. Probably your readers would like to hear something of the bearing and casualties of the "56th Virginia" and other items of interest, by one, who was an actor in that terrible conflict. On Wednesday, the 12th, instant, the call to the battle-Reld was made. With an alacrity and promptness worthy of all praise — the "56th" responded to the call, and with one exulting shout marched to the scene of action. At first we were placed on the right wing of our army but later in the day were removed to the left where a position was assigned us. We then felled the surrounding trees and hastily threw up breastworks of logs and dirt. We worked all Wednesday night without sleep or rest, and as the