Nearly two weeks passed before the _Times_ ventured to lift again the banner of hope, and even then but half-heartedly.
"The capture of the city completes the history of Sherman's march, and stamps it as one of the ablest, certainly one of the most singular military achievements of the war.
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The advantage gained for the Federal cause by the possession of Savannah is yet to be shown.

To Sherman and his army 'the change of base' is indisputably a change for the better.

Assuming that his position at Atlanta was as desperate as shortness of supplies and an interrupted line of retreat could make it, the command of a point near the sea-coast and free communication with the fleet is obviously an improvement.

At the least the army secures full means of subsistence, and a point from which further operations may be commenced.