The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-25
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7 O'CLOCK A. M
CHATTANOOGA, Nov. %. The reconnaissance
in force made by Gen. Thomas, has been com
pleted in the most brilliant and successful man
ner. The troops employed were the divisions
of Gems, Wood and Sheridan, of rhe 4th Army
Corps, unoer the direction of Gen. Granger,
The object Of the movement was to ascertain
the strength os the enemy, and to occupy two
big knobs in front of our left, half way between
our lines and Missionary Ridge. The principal
attack was made by Gen. Hazen 8 brigade, com
manded by that General, supported on the left
by Gen. Williams brigade, and on the right by
the whole division OF Gen Sheridan. The en-
tire field was visible from fort Woods, and
presented a spectacle most magnificent.
Only one battery was taken into action. This
was planted on an elevated knoll in the center
of which Gen. Sheridan's line of battle was
formed before the order to advance was given
At last, everything being ready, Gen. Gran.
ger gave the order TO advance, and Gen. Hazen
and Gen. Williams marched out simultaneously
The first shot was fred al 2 o clock in the at
ternoon, and in five minutes the lines of Gen.
Hazen were hotly engaged, while the artillery
OF Fort Wood and Gen. Thomas was opened
on the rebel rife pits and the camps behind the
line of fighting.
The practice of our gunner splendid, but
our fire elected no replp, and it was soon evil
dent that the rebels had no heavy artillery, III
that part Of their entertainments at least. Our
troops are rapidly advancing, as if on parade,
occupied the Knobs upon which they were d.
rected at 20 minutes past 2
Ten minutes later Gen. Which, driving
across an open field, carried the rifle pits in his
fs fad rad thair
last volley and Gen. Sheridan, moving through
the forest that stretched before him, drove in
the enemy's pickets, and halted his advance, in
obedience to orders, on reaching the rifle pits
where the rebel force were awaiting his attack.
No such attack was made however, the design
being 70 cover the heights on our left.
We have taken about 200 prisoners, cap
turad mostly from the Alabama troops, and
have gained position Of great Importance.
Should the rebels still attempt to hold Chatta-
nooga valley, with these nights in our posses
sion, column moving to turn Missionary
Ridge is secure from flank artillery.
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 90. The Richmond
Hing OF the 2lst has the following
Missionary Ridge, Nov. 10.
TO Gen Cooper Gen. Wheeler reports his at
tack on and dispersion of, the enemy's cavalry
pursuing them Into the woods at Knoxville, and
capturing three hundred prisoners Infantry
force is close up. BRAGG, Gen.
Charleston Nov. 20. The enemy renewed
his FIRE on the city at II o'clock this morning,
at o'clock this afternoon the number of shells
thrown was twelve. The shelling of fort Sum
ter to-day has been heavier.
The Richmond Wing also has the following ::
Charleston, Nov. 10. The enemy fired eleven
shots from Gregg at the city to-day, between
IL A. NJ, and p NJ. Damage trihing. Some
three or four buildings were struck, and one
person injured
Mobile, Nov, 10. A letter from a member of
Gen. Green's staff, announces the defeat of wv o
Yankee columns in Louisiana. s..#g
Gen. Franklin,s division encountered por-
ton of Gen. Dick Taylor's army near Alex4n
dria, on the 9th, and after stubborn fight, the
Yankees were routed with LOSS of their stores
and 600 prisonert. 7.. a l.a.sa ~ 5..5.r
WASHINGTON, Nov. "a. Passengers who ar
rived tonight from the army Of the Potomac
represent our forces as occupying the same po-
sitIon they have held for week. Nothing of
public interes. has been received through this
special messenger. 70 N
Yesterday Col. Lowell in his pursuit of
guerrillas Ia London Co., came up with much
larger force that usual, and giving them battle
succeeded in damaging them most essentially,
capturing large number Of prisoners, horses,
&c. .,.a .....,...... ..-..,
WASHINGTON, Now "a. 1t rained here all of
last might and is misty this morning. This
weather cannot but impede military operations
in Virginia, where the creeks are swollen.
ta The War Office has declined the proposition Of
the Governor of New Hampshire, presented by
d Coils. Tappan and Head and l.. d. Stevens to
raise two regiments, but will consent when the
Granite State regiments in the field are filled, as
New Hampshire hasfurnished more nen in pro-
portion, under the late draft, than any other
state. Heterogeneous do not lack many men.
The. Surgeon General has detailed Medical
=, Inspector McDougal to visit New Hampshire
and select O site for medical hospital. Al
There is much speculation here over a rumor
that Chief Justice fancy has resigned and Gov.
ernor Chase been appointed in his place. Some
GO 30 far as to say that MIR. Hooper of Boston
has been offered the Treasury portfolio but the
friends of Governor Chase say that he will not
feslsn,E bmG HTag .zf1oet &@eM
SAN Francisco, Nov, %. Steamship Consti-
tn tion for Panama, takes 81 900 900 in gold in
Guiding 100000 for New York. $50 /
IAN Allegiance Committee has been formed here
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