Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-01-09
FROM TENNESSEE.

stating that Geu. Rosecrans' army had moved
on the enemy, driving them before him with
considerable heavy skirmishiug The FEEDER
ais are in high spirits and anxious for a fight.
On Monday Gen. Rosecrans' advance was
in sgat Of Murireesboro's with the enemy in
full view drawn up in line of battle.
The following is special dispatch 20 the
Commercial
Near lfrfreesboro. Dec 30.-The army
made general advance yesterday and pushed
the rebels back or 3 miles. Cannonading
took place for an hour, the enemy wasting
considerable ammunition
Our troops reserved their fire until advano-
ing briskly by flank movement. We lost
one man killed and three wounded A gen
eral engagement is imminent.
NAsuvr1LE, Tenn, Jan 2.
Our forces encountered the rebels on the
30th, near Stewards Creek After heavy
skirmishing, the rebels were driven back
We captured one hundred prisoners, and kill
ed and wounded a large number of the enc
my. Our loss was 70 in killed and wounded
At daybroak on the 3lst, the fgh. was re-
sumed with great fury. McCook's corps was
opposed to Hardee's. After desperate fight
ing with heavy losses on both sides, Gen
McCook retreated two miles. lie soon rail-
lied and was driven back. At night he was
4 miles this side Of the ground occupied in
the morning.
The fight continued until four p m, at
which time we had maintained our position.
The federal loss was very heavy Edied-
Gen. SILL Lieut. Col. Garscheaso, Chief of
Gen. Rosseau's staff Gen Willec Of Ind,
Col Hill 2d Ohio, Col. CHATTER acting
Brig. Gen, Col. Palmer 18th KY Col Jones
oath Ohio, Col. Cotton 9th Ky., Lieut. Col
Jones 39th Ind, Maj. Rosengarten Phi hla.,
Capt Garret 10Th H., Col. Carpenter 18th
and Lieut.. Col Mckee l7th Wis regiments
Wotmdad-Brg Gen +. n. Kirkell, General
Wood, Ind, Van Clcve, Mimi, Col Cassol,
Ohio Mai Gen Rosseau, KY, Lieut.. Col.
Berry, 10Th, Major Semer 10th regular, Maj
King 9Th regular and many others.
The 2lst, 25th, and 35th Ill. lost two
thirds of their number, and the 10Th and
9Th Ohia, one half The lst Ohio lost %,
and the 3lst Ind. about the same number.
The total loss in killed and wounded is est
mated at $500. The rebel loss exceeds ours
Gen Rains was killed and Gen. Cheatham
wounded and taken prisoner We captured
/ 500 prisoners. The fight was renewed at
3 p. m. Jan. l. The canonading was heard at
I Nashville at 10 a. m.
Woods and Van Cleves divisions were in
Murfrees boro, driving the enemy who were
in full retreat 500 prisoners reached here
yesterday p. m. including Major and two
Captains of the 3Oth Arkansas aud Captain
Stone lst Tenn. Cavalry Many buildings
have been taken for hospital purposes. treat
numbers Of wounded are being brought in
now.
! The river has fallen inches on the shoals.
New York, Jan. g.
A special dispatch from Nashville. gives
some details Of the battle at Murfrees boro',
which are as follows:
IL is one of the most furious battles Of
modern simes, sustained by both sides with
splendid determination. General Rosecrans
marched from Nashville last Friday with a.
bout 5000 effective men and 100 pieces Of
artillery and skirmshed all the way to the
battlefield. The enemy resisting bitterly.
Tuesday was spent in accommodating. The
enemy we're strongly posted with artillery on
the bank Of Stone river, the west side, his
h4nks resting in Murfreesboro. west side
The center also had the advantage of high
ground, with a dense growth of cedar mask
ing them completely.
Their position gave them the advantage Of
a cross fire. Gen. McCooks corps closed in
on their lett, on Wilkerson's Pike. General
Negley Of Gen. Thomas corps worked with
great difficulty to the front of the rebel CEN
tire. Gen Rosecarns' DIVISION being in re-
serve, Gen, Crittenden's corps was posted in
comparatively clear ground on their LETT
Gen. Palmer and Van Cleye's divisions were
posted in front of the woods in roserve.-
The fight on Wednesday ragged eleven hours,
with varying success, Gen. koseoarns leading
his men repeatedly.
Our casualties reached about 1900, being
thus small by reason Of care taken by officers
in having the men lay down when most ex-
posed to rebel fire.
% Thursday morning Gen. Rosencrans de-
termned to begin the attack. We opened
previously with our left at dawn, the enemy
however received, would not retire from our
right and the battle worked that way
At II O'Clock matters were not lattering
on either side. At II o'clock our batteries
received new supplies Of ammunition, and a
terrible fire was opened.
The enemy began to live way. General
Thomas pressing on their center and Gen.
Crittenden advancing on their left. The bat
tie was severe at that hour.
On Tuesday, the 1th Regulars made one
splendid dash at the enemy, capturing 81 and
releasing 400 prisoners they had taken from
us, and capturing 500 prisoners of the enemy
A dispatch TO the Philadelphia Press dated
[ Battie Field, MurIreesboro. Jan. 2, says the
/ fight was resumed this morning with great
/ fsrocity. Gen. Rosecrans collected his scat
tered troops and recognized them last night.
To-day we have driven the enemy nearly two
miles. The reserve brigades are getting in line.
As ! write reinforcements are arriving, and
Gen Rosecrans is determined to defeat the
rebels at any cost
About / o'clock A. Nj. Wednesday, Gen.
Thomas threw his corps d Arme against the
centre of the enemys forces and breaking 1t,
drove it over mile in great confusion. The
rebels killed and wounded lay in heaps upon
the ground Gen. kosecrans then ordered an
advance of his army in support OF Gen.
Thomas aud soon engaged the enemy at close
quarters for the first time since the history
of the rebellion
At one time Gen. Rosecranz observed his
troops wayering when he darted rapidly to
the front followed by his staff. This coup
caused Tremendous enthusiasm among the
soldiers who rallied at every point and drove
the enemy for some distance. The battle of