Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-10-15
TnE wAB Nv KENTUCKY.
Federal Repoytoffss Battle at PerryrfHe,
Special to the Chicago Times.l
FIRST DISPATCH.

Special 10 the Chicago Tines
FIRST DISPATCH.
LOUISVILLE, October ga general engage
ment is going on between Buell. and Bragg,
near Perryville. No particulars have been re-
ceived yet, but a favorable result is not doubted
by any enc.
SECOND DISPATCH.
LOUISVILLE, October 9-The battle between
Buell. and Bragg commenced yesterday morning
by an attack on our advancing columns, made
by the enemy in great force, near Perryville,
fifteen miles west of Danville. OF the forces
engaged we have yet no account. The fight
was confined to artillery during the greater part
of the day. General Buell. evidently awaiting
the arrival of his forces. During the after part
OF the day he had obtained a position, and made
a charge upon the rebels, driving them before
him in considerable confusion. Their repulse
seemed to have been decided, as Buell. was to
have advanced again in the morning, and hoped
to renew the engagement to-day.
Il is reported that Rousseau and Jackson, both
brigadier-generals commanding divisions Of
Buell's army, were killed, but the report lacks
confirmation and is not credited.
There is no further report Of casualties re-
ceived.
The fact of Rousseau's being in the battle
would indicate q desperate movement on the
part of the enemy. It must be remembered that
Rousseau passed through Bloomfield, ca r0Ete
for Danville, some days since, and has been re
ported to have arrived at D&nville. This move
ment was evidently to cut off Brsgg's retreat
Town the turnpike to the Cumberland Gap, the
only route open to him. Buells main forces
were advancing from Bardstown GA PerTyvile'
In this position it would seem that Bragg was
/ endeavoring to cut his way through between
Roussssu's aud Buelrs main force, or else hoped
to cut Rousseau off before Buell. could reach
him Il is evident that Rousseau was engaged,
or the rumor of his death could not have arisen,
though it is hoped the TumOr is unfounded.
THIRD DISPATCH.
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tines
LOUISVILLE, October 9.-The fight ct Perry
vile was brought on by McCOok's CORDS alone.
It was a very determined and successful affair
The enemy were decidedly repulsed, after a
hand-to-hand engagement. Oar loss is placed
at two thousand in killed and wounded, and chat
Of the enemy not any less. General Terrell is
reported to have fallen, MORALLY wounded.
General Jackson is also mentioned among the
slain. Rjsssau's death is not confirmed. A.
last reports MeCOok hsd been largely reinforced
by CIittenden and Gilbert, and was safe.
LATER-The battle was this side of Perry
vile. The artillery commenced working early
in the morning, and the battle was exclusively
with artillery I'LL about two O'Clock, when the
fighting got more close and became general aud
severe. One attempt was made to turn Nc
Cooks left flank, but it did not succeed, though
desperately pushed. The rebels were twice re-
pulsed, but each tine returned to the assault.
The battle continued until dark, when each psTty
occupied nearly the anne ground they had in the
morning.
FOURTH DISPATCH.
Special to the Chicago TlneaI
CINCINNATI, October ell P. M-Oficisl
adviees report that General Bragg attacked Gen
eral McCook's division, near Perryville, on Wed
Besday morning, and a severe engagement took
place. Bragg threw his entire force on Ne
Cooks corps, out the latter held his position
until toward evening, when he fell back to
await reinforcements The Federal loss in killed
and wounded was thousand
General Jackson was killed, Brigadier-GsHer-
al Terrell severely wounded, and the colonel Of
the 95th regiment moTtally wounded.
The new troops behaved gsllantly. There GTe
many Cincinnati regiments in Gen. McCook's
division.
The eneny's loss is reported heavy.
Rousseau'S corps d'aTmee reinforced McCOok
during Wednesday night. Bragg may have
attacked our forces again Thursday morning,
but the probability is that he fell back On Dan
vile.
LOUISVILLE, October "a doubtful rumor
says that, at the close Of the engagement a.
PerryViIle, the rebels had possession Of part Of
the field.
The government, at an expense of $500, 900,
is about constructing an hospital near the House
Of Refuge, capable Of accommodating 1900
men.
Later sdvices from PegIyville state hat Gen
eral sheridan, of Illinois, is reported killed
This is doubtful.
Our loss is stated at 1000 killed and wound
ed. The Confederate loss is not sscertained
The enemy are north of PeTyville.
Agenersl attack is expected Immediately by
our troops.