The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-10
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BATTLE AT CORINTH.
GLORIOUS FED. VICTORY.
W,urxaroS. Oct. s.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.
Information has been received here that the
rebels. under Van Dorm, Price and Lowell,
yesterday attacked our forces at Corinth but
were repulssd with great slaughter aud re-
treated, leaving their dead and wounded on
the field. Our forces are in full pursuit.
Chicago, Oct. B.
Dispatches from Cairo tonight say that a
battle has been raging in the vicinity OF Co
rinth since yesterday morning. Ats O'Clock
this afternoon, which is the date Of the la
test report from Bethel, the eanuonadng was
still heard The communication Is cut on
at Bethel, consequently We arc unable to OBJ
tain any particulars. Bethel 10 70 miles tbs
side Of Corinth.
CScryxarI. Oct. 50 p. NJ.
Especial to ". Y. Herald Official intel
livence has been received tonight Of asplen-
did victory over the rebels at COrinth, Miss.
Gen. Price, with force Of 10000 men, at
tackled Gen. Grant on Friday morning, add
was repulscd and defeated with frightful
slaughter after two days heavy fighting
Mai. Gen. Rozecranx led our troops, who
behaved in the most splendid manner.
Gen. Haekleman was killed at the head Of
his corps.
We captured large number Of guns and
prisoners. The rebel army will undoubtedly
be completely destroyed.
CAIRo. Oct. S.
Glorious news has been received to-day
from Corinth. The rebels are routed and
retrcating; their loss is very heavy. Ours
Is also large.
Gen. Dodge sent a message here from Co
lumbus to prepare tor large number OF
woupded. Price, Van Dorm and Lowell were
in command Of the rebels.
Ldtr.-we can get no distinct account Of
Fridays fight at Corinth.
On Saturday morning Gen. Price attacked
Gen. RosecranE's right, while Gen. Van Dorm
and Lowell attacked bis left.
The assault was made with great dctern-
nation.
AT one time our centre was penetrated,
and the rebels reached the COrinth House,
near the centre Of the town. They were met
at the point Of the bayonet.
Gen. Van Dorm led his column over an
abattis. on the left, up to within fifty yards
of ditch. They were exposed all the time
to scathing FIRE Of grape and canister, and
driven back hy charge OF the 9th Ohio
and the llth Missouri.
The battle lasted till half past IL. whom
the rebels began 70 move towards the Hatch
ie river.
The rebel loss is reported much larger than
ours.
We have taken between 200 and 1000
prisoners, not including the wounded.
Gen. 0glssby was dangerously WOUNDED.
Coils. Smith, Gilbert and Mower are wolnc
ed.
The Mobile and Ohio railroad is not seri
ously inn aired. The telegraph line has been
repaired to COrinth.
Gen. Hnrlburt marched on Saturday to
the south side Of uatchie river with large
force. thus cutting OF Prices retreat.
Gen. RosecranE moved early this morning
20 renew the attack. CannOnaiiug was heard
to-day in the direction OF these forces.
Gen. Price Is in the forks Of Hatchie riv-
err, between Hurlburt aud Rosecranr.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.
The following dispatches have been re-
ceived at headquarters here
Hx,pouAKrKRs. Jackson, TEsN 4
Oct. SIS A. NJ.
To Major Gen. III. w. HdiIeek, GererdEin-
Chief:
Yesterday the rebels under Price, Van
Dorm and Lowell. were repnlsed from their
attack ON COrinth with great slaughter
the enemy are in full retreat, leaving their
dead and wounded on the field.
Con. ROsecranz telegraphs that the loss Is
serious on our side, particularly in officers,
but fears no COMPARISON with that OF the
rebels.
Gen. Mcpherson and his command reached
Corinth yesterday.
Gen. Rosecranx pursued the retreating en-
envy this morning. and should they attempt
to move towards Bolivar, will follow to that
place. -.
Gen. Hurlburt Is at Hatchie river with 5
or COCO men. and Is no doubt with the pur-
suing column.
From 700 to 1000 prisoners, besides the
wounded, are LEFT in our hands.
(signeD US. GRANT, Maj. Gen.
HE,DeUARrERs, Oct. 5.
To MAJOR Gen. II. w. Haiieek, Genera!-in
CHEF:
Gen. Ord. who followed ten. EIurlburt,
met the enemy to-day on the south side OF
the Hatchie river, as understand from a
dispatch, drove them across the stream, and
got possession Of the heights with our troops.
Gen. Ord took two batteries and about 200
prisoners.
A large portion Of Gen. ROsecranr's force
were at Cheayila.
At this distance every thing looks most ia
yorable, aud | cannot see how the enemy are
to escape without leaving every thing but
their small arms.
have s,raiped every thing to take into
the fight an adequate force, and to get them
70 the right place.
(Signed) U. S. GRANT, Maj. Zen.
Itoms from Richmond Papers.