. The history of the Civil War in the United States: its cause, origin, progress and conclusion . movements of the Rebel troops in the West, he did nottakeactive command till General Bragg fell into disgrace after the battles of Chatta- lifthe Atlanta cajnpaign he proved himself, as the narrative shows, a skilful and■ible strategist; his retreats were performed with great skill and success, and withoutlo^s of supplies or material, and his removal and supersession by General Hood, wasregarded by General Sherman as a matter of congratulation. He was subsequentlyrestored to command in the Carolin
. The history of the Civil War in the United States: its cause, origin, progress and conclusion . movements of the Rebel troops in the West, he did nottakeactive command till General Bragg fell into disgrace after the battles of Chatta- lifthe Atlanta cajnpaign he proved himself, as the narrative shows, a skilful and■ible strategist; his retreats were performed with great skill and success, and withoutlo^s of supplies or material, and his removal and supersession by General Hood, wasregarded by General Sherman as a matter of congratulation. He was subsequentlyrestored to command in the Carolina campaign, but the Rebel cause was past hope,and he exhibited his abilities in the two battles of Averysboro and benton-viUc he promptly made overtures for surrender on learning of Lees capitulation Ot ; ami propositions then submitted, we shall give a full aeeount in thenroner After his surrender. General Johnston indicated his disposition to returnLllJ aiul heartily to his allegiance, and has entered upon his duties in civil life, m «sjjirit which does him credit. OPERATIONS OF SHERMANS ARMY. 755 retreat. Meanwhile, the enemys attention at Dalton was to be divertedby a strong feint of attack in front from General Thomas force, and theapproach of General Schofields army from the north. In accordance with this programme, General Thomas, on the 7th, oc-cupied Tunnel Hill, opposite Buzzard Eoost gap, with but slight opposi-tion, the enemys cavalry retreating well through the gap; GeneralMcPherson took possession of Snake Creek gap on the 8th, completelysurprising a Rebel cavalry brigade which was on its way thitherwith similar intent; while, on the 9th, General Schofield pushed downclose on Dalton from the north. Then Thomas renewed his demonstra-tion against Buzzard Roost and Rocky Faced Ridge, pushing it almostto a battle, in the course of which General Newtons division of the fourthcorps—General Howards—carried the ridge, and turning south towar
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