Word: northern
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Rosecrans at length advanced, driven on by Northern impatience. Here there was no navigable river to make the advance easy, but, by skilful manoeuvering, Bragg was forced back into Chattanooga without a battle. By July 3, 1863, Rosecrans had determined to drive the Confederates still further back...
...open a line of communication to the besieged force. This was most adroitly accomplished by Gen. W. F. Smith, who planned a new road, crossing the river twice, and passing just out of reach of the Confederate guns on Lookout Mountain to Bridgewater, the terminus of the Northern railroad. A footing was secretly gained on the hills commanding this line, much to Bragg's chagrin, and supplies soon poured...
...seats in Sever 11 were again taken on the occasion of Mr. Copeland's lecture last evening on Stevenson, Mr. Barrie, Mr. Crocket, and "Ian Maclaren." The lecture began with a brief comparison of the contemporary Scottish renaissance, with past triumphs,- much greater past triumphs,- of the northern kingdom over the English public...
...under the name of Amherst is to start in 1896 for Japan. Professor David P. Todd will head the expedition, which will sail from San Francisco next spring. Several noted scientists will accompany the party. The post of observation will be located at Yezo, one of the largest northern islands of Japan. The trip as planned will cover 17,000 miles...
...Yale football eleven has decided to take a southern trip after the regular season in the northern states is ended. A game has been arranged for Christmas Day in Atlanta with the University of Georgia...