The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
LATEST FROM THE YATTLE-FIF

LATEST FROM THE BATTLE-FIELD.
The following is a copy of the latest despatch from
Gen Bragg to Gen Beauregard:
BEFORE CHATTANOOGA, Sept. "a.
10 Gen. Beauresard: We have 1860 prisoner.
$4,000 small arms, forty pieces of artillery and thirty
ot''u VI colors. we are no" confronting the enemy
again at Chattanooga. BRAxrcS BRAGG
T. ATLANTA, Sept. 26-Our lines extend around Chst-
tanooga withia striking distance. Our forces are well
up to the front and full supplies close on We'd
hesuay That hi ght our cavalry occupied Cooper Gap
on lookout Mountain, twelve miles from Chattanooga
ana that night Gen. Wheeler made a reconnaissance
toward Lookout Mountain and found infantry force
OF the enemy, which he drove away.
Longstreet commands-the river and railroad below
Chattanooga. Our loss in killed and wounded will not
exceed $4,000. The Yankees killed, wounded and
prisoners number 26,000 Two Yankee HOSPITALS are
IN our hands, with 300 wounded Tile enemy's
haversacks contain bread only and prisoners state
that for ten days they We're on short ratfsns.
Mr. Adair writes from Ringgod yesterday to the At
anta Contederacy, that Wheeler is the river and
Forrest Is in the right place..
LATER.-An officer from Hoods division, who ar
rived the train just in, reports that he left Lookout
Mountain yesterday morning, and that that important
position was held by Hoods division, now commanded
by jenkins. 1t is not supposed assault will be
made, as We command the situation and need not
saci fce lives. On Thursday night, the enemy made
two attempts on our lines, but driven back
their entertainments. Further news of cheering
character has been received, but it is not deemed
prudent to cOmmu nicate it.
We have driven the enemy from Georgia back TO the
Tennessee River. Burnside is supposed to be moving
down in their rear there is firing going on over the
river
The number of our killed in the battle of the Chick
amauga is small compared with the wounded, the num-
Der of whom is very great. Many of the wounds
though slight: Our loss is between 900 and TO-
GG0 the enemys is estimated % 900 to 30 600
Kershaw's S. c. brigade pretty badly used Many
wounded, generally in limbs, but few killed.
Gen. Brogg's congrotuldtory address.
Gen. Bragg has issued the following congratuIatory
address to his troops, which will be read with thrill
ing glow Of interest, and which every heart
wilt with gratitude to God, devoutly rejoice:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TENN,
Field of Chickamauga, Sept: %, 1863.
Il has pleased Almighty God to reward the valor
and endurance of our troops by giving arms
complete victory over the enemYs superior numbers.
Homage is due and is rendered unto Him who giveh
not the battle to the strong.
Soldiers! after days of severe BATTLE preceded
by heavy and important outpost affairs, you have
driven before you in confusion and disorder army
largely superior in numbers and whose constant
was yonr decentralization, and whose constant boast
your defeat our patient endurance under priva
tons, your fOrtitude and your vllor, displayed all
times and under all trials have been meey rewarded
Your commander acknowledges his obligations, and
promises to you in advance, the counrys gratitude
But task is not ended. We must drop soldiers
tear the graves of the noble who have fallen
by our sides, and move forward.
Much has been accomplished More remains to be
done before enjoy the blessings of peace and
freedom BRAXTUN BRAGG.