Nashville, Tenn

was settled in 1780 and became the capital of the State in 1843. In December, 1864, it was the scene of the ‘‘ Battle of Nashville,’’ which practically ended Hood’s campaign in Tenne ee. His army numbered about 40,000 men, while Thomas opposed him with ~~ 56,000 Federals. After the battle of Franklin, Thomas, though victorious, fell back December 1, 1864, to Nashville and occupied a strong position protected by Forts Negley, Morton, Confiscation, Houston and Gillem. Hood arrived December 2, and formed his line with his salient resting on Montgomery Hill, 600 yards from Thomas’ center. Storms prevented fighting until the fifteenth. Then Steedman attacked the Confederates on the right, and Smith and Wilson advanced against their left. Two redoubts were carried and many prisoners captured, after which an attack was made on Montgomery Hill with considerable succe . On the sixteenth a combined attack was inaugurated against the Confederate line, its chicf force being concentrated upon the center. Both sides lost heavily. Another a ault by Smith and Schofield won the day. 17