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As Johnston had not succeeded in dislodging Sherman at either flank of the position, and the course of the Oostanaula made it possible for Sherman to put himself upon the railway near Calhoun, the Confederate general evacuated the Resaca position in the night of the 15th, retreating southward toward Kingston and Cassville.

The whole Twenty-third Corps was also united during the night and moved to Hooker's support, where next day Hood made strong efforts to drive our line back. On the extreme right McPherson had bridged the Oostanaula at Lay's Ferry and made demonstrations on Calhoun.

The army advanced rapidly up the eastern bank of the Savannah river, where they forded the stream, and, again entering the present State of Georgia, traversed nearly its whole breadth until they reached the head waters of the Coosa river. Here, at the confluence of the Oostanaula and Etowa rivers, they found a large Indian town called Chiaha, near the present site of Rome.

De Soto, having arrived opposite the great town of Chiaha, which probably occupied the present site of Rome, crossed the Oostanaula in canoes, and upon rafts made of logs, prepared by the Indians, and took up his quarters in the town.

If I have not met your wishes respect my tender age, and receive my good-will to do for you whatever I am able." The Governor responded in a kind manner, and was then conducted to the chief's own house, prepared for his accommodation. The confluence of the Oostanaula and Etowa at this point forms the Coosa.

Tactics modified by character of the country Use of the spade Johnston's cautious defensive Methods of Grant and Sherman Open country between Oostanaula and Etowah Movement in several columns Sherman's eagerness Route of left wing Of McPherson on the right Necessity of exact system in such marches Route of Twenty-third Corps Hooker gets in the way Delays occasioned Closing in on Cassville Our commanding position Johnston's march to Cassville His order to fight there Protest of Hood and Polk Retreat over the Etowah Sherman crosses near Kingston My reconnoissance to the Allatoona crossing Destruction of iron works and mills Marching without baggage Barbarism of war Desolation it causes Changes in our corps organization Hascall takes Judah's division Our place of crossing the Etowah Interference again Kingston the new base Rations Camp coffee.

He had approached Resaca from the west, by the north bank of the Oostanaula, on the 12th, but his summons of the place being defied, he did not assault, but after some threatening demonstrations marched north to Dalton. He plainly felt that he had no time to spare, but it was just as plain that in his haste he was accomplishing nothing.

General Thomas ordered Howard's corps to cross by the bridges at Resaca, followed by Palmer's, which was diminished by the absence of Davis's division. He also ordered Hooker's corps to march by the long neck between the Oostanaula and Connasauga rivers to Newtown, and cross the Oostanaula there.

The Yankees are at Resacca, and have captured the bridge across the Oostanaula river. Well, now, that's business; that has the old ring in it. Tell it to us again; we're fond of hearing such things. The Yankees are tearing up the railroad track between the tank and Resacca. Let's hear it again.