Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-27
FROM TENNESSEE.
Ngw YoRx. Nov.

special dispatch to the Herald dated
knoxville, l7tn, says Gen. Longstreet after
crossing the Tennessee Oh the morning Of the
l4th, was attacked in the afternoon ny Gen.
Burnside, who drove the advance guard back
to within a mile of the river by nightfall.-
lutlng the night l.ongstreet crossed the re-
malnder Of his force. Gen. Burnside finding
II impossible to cope with him with the small
force at his disposal, fell.back TO Lenoir. tho
rear guard skirmishing heavily with the enc
my through the day. Three desperate charges
we're made during Sunday night on our po-
sltlon but we're handsomely repulsed.
On Monday, Cen Burnside evacuated T.e-
noit. but owing 10 the energy with which he
rebel pursuit was kept up, he determined TO
give them a decided check. and came into
line OF battle at Cnmpbelfs Station, where
fight ensued, lasting from late in the after
noon ill dark. Our first position COM
manded the road from both sides The in
iantry deployed in front Of this, we're soon at
tackled by tho enemy, who made several GAL
lant charges, aud finally succeeded. by out
hanking our right, in driving them to the
cover ct the batteries, which now opened
terrific fire. The rebels retired b fore it,
gave way, and lol back to the river. II was
now o'clock in the afternoon. The rebels
showing desire to renew the attack, Gen.
Burnside foil back to a more desirable posi-
ton, aud again gave them battle.
The contest continued I'LL nightfall, closing
with our troops in possession Of their own
ground. The object of tn fight having been
attained and as the detention of the rebels
had enabled our trains to get all IN advance,
our troops fell back during the night, and
a.flV IunaRuv aft "a
whore great battle is expected to be fought
to. morrow.
Yesterday the rebel advance guard attack
ed our out-posts upon ;he London and Clin-
ton road aud heavy skirmishing continued all
day. This afternoon the attack was renewed
the rebels finding it impossible to drive our
men with infantry, brought several guns into
position and poured in a aanking fire. In the
afternoon they brough, forward a heavy in
iantry force, aud after brief skirmish charg-
ed our infantry, A terrible hand to nand
conflict ensued, sabrss and revolyers being
usel on both sides, our men fought with the
greatest gallunty but were compelled to fall
buck To strong line which they hold to-
night, Our loss at that point was between 200
to 800 Our loss day will not exceed l5O.
The cnemy's loss on Monday, owing to the
,eycre fire Of our artillery, could not be less
ihan l 900 Their loss to- day is estimated at
from 400 to 500.
Gen. Shackeford on Sunday lad brisk
light With the rebels on the other side of the
Holster, thirty-thiee miles from here. He
kept them in check aud at night they disap-
peared.
NEw YORK, Nov. 30.
The Herald's Washington dispatch says
The city has been full of runners to-day Of
disasters To Gen. Blrnsdes command in East
tennessee but up 10 this (rhuIsday) evening
here is no confirmation Of these reports at
,nndqnarfer4
IL /, not believed the rebels can inaic, up
On him any serious disaster, or drive him from
E'st Tennessee. He is fully posted in regard
10 the movements of the rebel forces, and
while there has been no doubt tlat his posi-
ion is seriously menaced, every confidence is
vlt 10 bis ability to maintain himself against
Inc force brought against him.
A grntltmln connected with the Army of
The Cumberland just arrived here, aud who
made quick time through. says all the indica-
ions are hopeful and cheering. and that the
prospect OF decided victory by Gen. Grant
re most excellent.
CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 10.
Deseiters from the rebel army are now
more numerous than at any time since the
EXPULSION Of Bragg from Middle Tennessee.
fhe decentralization OF the robels increases
laily. On the other hand Gen. Grants army
. IN splendid spirits.
Re-enlrtments in the Veteran regiments
ne mure numerous than was expected. and
{ is said, on good authority. that not less
han four-hilhs Of the entire force will re-
nter lho army ior the new term.
All Is quiet. The weather here is fine and
oo.