Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-09-10
FROM THE SOUTHWEST.

Correspondence If the Chicago Times
CAIRo, Sept. 2 As early as "wednesday Of last
week twas known that the rebel Gen Villipigne
was moving northward on the Mississippi Gem
trail Railroad with force Of ten thousand men.
On the above day be passed Grand Junction with
portion Of bis fcrce, the remainder moving up
on the following day. On Friday he appeared
In the vicinity OF Bolivar. His force was mainly
mounted infantry-an organization admirably
adapted to rapid movements and operations In
an extended region. On Saturday he was as
sailed by reconnoitefing party under Lieut. Col.
Hogg, OF the Second Illinois Cavalry, when oc
CURED the brilliant engagement Of which you
have beard all the particulars that have been re-
ceived here, In which Hogg los. his life
Saturday nigh tther rebel forces were brought
up, and throughout Sunday and Sunday night,
ihe railroad north Of Bolivar was kept INCREASINGLY
busy in Transporting rebel soldiers. In the mean
time, SillipigDe quietly forded the Hatchie river,
~ point a short distance west Of Bolivar, and
pgsast ON nnIthward with bis column, making
bis frst manifestation at Meton Station, half way
between Bolivar ald Jackson, thus enecting a
disruption IN communication with Bolivar by
Eeil, aLd interpOsing his own force against the
march OF reiDfOIcements to that place. Subse-
quently 1t was ascertained that Price, with
large army, was behind Villipigne, and as soon
ss the latter had crossed the hatchie, the former
stepped into his old camping ground, where his
forces rendt Zvoused. Having brought up his
army, Price proceeded 70 dispose Of them as
efectually and completely to invest the little town
Of Bolivar.
viIlipigne, In the meantime, pushed forward
the railroad In his march, and burning several
car loads Of cotton that were standing upon the
track at way stations Yesterday two regiments
Of Illinois troops, the 18th and 20tb, stationed at
EstaDaula, were sent ont to attack Villipigne In
his rear, They came upon him about seven miles
from Jackson, and after a short engaRemen
waged at most wonderful odds In favsf Of the
enemy, gave him a severe drubbing, putting
him to an inglOrious rout. We lost about halt
dozen In killed In this affair, and less than ATTY
wounded. The success Of the engagement re-
Aeefa q hfC host cred IL nm al
18th, who had command The enemy left 1lO
dead bodies on the feld, and their wounded are
estimated at from 220 to 800.
This affair by no means terminates the attack
on Jackson. Undoubtedly Villipigne was taken
unawares, and his forces must have been thrown
into confusion. IL 10 scarcely credible that two
broken regiments could put to flight and perma-
nently diaorganize well organized force Of ten
thousand men. Villipigne, indeed, is already
known to have reorganized his men and still
menaces Jackson. While he holds this attitude
reinforcements cannot be sent from there to Boil
ivar.
Bolivar II well fortified, and possesses natural
advantages Of defence that will engage all the
skill, muscle and metal the enemy can bring to
bear at present to take It, Its garrison consists Of
about :, 900 men, including some Of the choicest
regiments of the Army Of the West Ii 10 no doubt
the ssemy's intention To take the place, IL such a
thing be possi ole. but the small garrison posted
there for Its defence will give good account Of
themselves.
You have been furnished by telegraph with all
the information We have here regarding General
Buell.. Hiss great battle Of Wednesday and Thun.
day last, near Chattanooga, was doubtless one of
the grand events Of the war. The information
we have teTe shows that he was attacked on
Wednesday by Overwhelming numbers, against
whom he stood with consummato courage and de-
termination The fight lasted all day, with vary
Ing RESULT, terminating however, with decided
advantage to the enemy. During Wednesday
night reinfoTcements arrived to Buells assistance
sent forward by Sen. Grant, and on Thursday
the battle was renewed with mutual earnestness
The wearied forces Of Gen. Buell. fought like
heroes, determined not to give way while life
lasted. Their allies from Grants army stood by
them with equal frmness, and although the ad-
vantage, in point Of numbers, was with the rebels
they were at length forced back; then their
confusion.