Weekly Trinity journal., 1863-09-26
THE WAR NEWS !

HEADQUARTERS ARMY CUMBERLAND, 19th.-A
desperate engagement commenced this morning
at / o'clock. Rebels made heavy attack on
the corps of Gen. Thomas, forming the left wing
Of onr army At the same time they attacked
the right wing, which was thought to be feint.
McCook and Crittendeu's troops were thrown
into the engagement as convenience offered, the
main portion of their forces being on the march
Mt the time. The fight on the left wing was very
desperate. The enemy was repulsed, but on be-
ing.reuforced regained their position from which
they were subsequently driven after severe en-
gagcmcut of one hour. Gen. Thomas forces
then charged, driving the rebels for nearly two
miles, and punished them severely. About
O'Clock in the afternoon the rebels made q fierce
dash on cur center consisting of Van Cleave's
aud Reynolds Divisions Van Cleave's Division
was struck on the right flank, and being vigor
ou>ly pushed by rebels fell back Gen. Carter's
line was broken and troops became scattered.
Gen. Thomas on left and Gen. Davis on right,
then pushed their forces vigorously forward to-
wards the Gap, and after hard fight recovered
the ground which had been lost on the extreme
right The fight disclosed the intention Of the
rebel, which evidently was to get between US
and Chattanooga. The general engagement
which commenced at II a. m. ended about 6
p. IN. Gen. Palmer, who had gathered together
our scattered forces, and Gen. Negley, who had
been sent from the right to fill the center, pushed
forward aud established our lines we had been
before the battle began along Chickamanca
creek. The country where the battle was fought
is level, but has thick underground Of small
timber and brushwood, and is very unfavorabe
for use of artillery, very little of which was
used. The casualties in wounded were heavy ;
in killed, extremely light for so heavy a musket
ry engagement The fight on the'le was one
continued roll OF musketry for an hout or more.
No general officer was injured. Colouels Brad
ley, Hagg, Jones aud Carroll were wounded
| The battle will probably bo renewed to morrow.
Rebel prisoners taken represent that the corps of
b. IL. Hill, Johnston and Longstreet were in the
engagement Our men are in the best spirits.
New YORK, 19th-The steamer NeClellan from
Morris Island morning of 10th, has arrived
Gilmore was mounting heavy guns on Cummings
Point to she'll Charleston. Rebel fire from James
leland continued but not very eleclive.-
Sumter still held by rebels.
BALTIMORE, 20lh.--A Fortress Monroe tele-
gram states that there is rumor here which
obtains belief with many that Richmond is being
evacuated
New YonK, 2Oth.-Special says it is reported
the evacuation of Richmond will probably he
accounted for by the fact that rebels are With
drawing stores from the line of Tennessee Rail
road, aud scattering them south through North
Carolina. This is rendered necessary by capture
of East Tennessee. Advces from Army of Pc
t0mac state that rebels have an increased force
along the Rapidan, us though determined to resist
our crossing, but showing no disposition to cross
themselves. No battle is imminent unless rebels
attempt to cross.
Morris Island letter says rebels are busy re-
pairing Sumter. Steamers are plying between it
and city, carrying material. Deserers say that
after strengthening Sumter and placing more
batteries on James Island, Beaurcgard intends to
assume the offensive in order to, if possible, re-
gain possession Of Morris Island 1t will be
weeks yet before Gilmore can open fire on
Charleston. Mounting guns on North end of
Morris Island proves very slow work under fire
of rebel batteries on James Island. Gilmore is
sued a congratulatory order to troops in which
be says Charleston aud its harbor will be at the
mercy of our artillery.
CHICAGO, 2lst- 10, A.M.-Lousville dispatches
this morning say our army under Rosccrans has
been badly beaten by Bragg, and has been com
PEELED to retreat to Chattanooga. Bragg had re-
ceived heavy reinforcements from Lee, Beaure-
gard and 10. Johnston. Telegraph lines south
of Louisville arc SO occupied with military bust
ness that we are not yet able to present any par
ticulars.
CNcINNATr 2lst.-Commerciar dispatches has
following account of Saturdays fight: Battle
commenced at IL a. m. in vicinity of widow
Glenu's house on Chattanooga road. 1t soon be-
came general, enemy maneuverng his troop!
finely. Early in the action rebels made an i'm
petuous charge on Feltons and Thomas Bat
leries and five out of the six of the Parrott guns
were captured. Capt Van Pelt, commanding
battery, was taken prisoner. AT 2 o'clock The
contest became terrific. Rolls of musketry were
CONTINUOUS '"' "0"''"'"S' h"0"' " Ni0N'
Division in center being hard pressed, broke an(
retreated in disorder. Col Barnett succeeded ii
planting battery which soon checked the eDe
my, who in turn driven in disorder ove
same ground. Davis Division fell back will
heavy loss and every gun Of Goth Indiana bat
terry was captured. When his forces rallied they
: pushed enemy back and retook his guns. Rey
. nods lost heavily but stubbornly held his posi-
tlon, driving enemy, but never leaving his line
Palmer who was overwhelmed, failed to get OF
bis whole battery and Two guns were lost. Val
Cleave's Division fought galantly, but he wa
oTerpowered aud failed to retain lis posit