Spring Hill, Tenn

scene of a defeat of 2,600 Federal troops, led by Colonel Coburn, by General Van Dorn, commanding 20,000 Con-. federates, March 5, 1863. Coburn had been sent thither by Rose crans to co-operate with Sheridan, who was making demonstrations ayainst For rest toward the South. Van Dorn fell upon him when quite unprepared for battle. Coburn fought gallantly during one entire day, despite the fact that he was completely surrounded by Van Dorn's superior numbers. In the evening his ammunition had given out and his forces were greatly reduced, so he had to surrender 1,300 of his infantry. Later, November 29, 1864, a brief battle was fought here during Hood's campaign in Tenne ee, between a small detachment cf Hood’s army and a company of Federals from Thomas’ force under Stanley. The latter was guarding a baggage-train when the Confederates came upon him. There was no decisive victory..