The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1863-09-30
BRAXT0N BRAGG.

rior numbers We have to mourn the loss vi
many gallant officers. Brig Gems Preston
smith, Helm and Deshler, killed; Ma. Gen
llood. Brig. Gems. Adams, Gregg aud brown,
wounded.
(Signed) BRAXTON BRAGG
(De.pdteh from Gen Bragg TO Gen. Beauregard)
CnIcEANAUGA RIVER,
Nine Miles Northwest Rnggold
September II, 1853.
General Beauregard: After several in.fiec.
tual efforts, we succeeded in bringing the
enemy to action on the 18th instant, Us the
Chickamauga River, between Riuggold and
Chattanooga Aud, alter four (4) days fight.
ing, have driven him from the State of Georgia,
aud are now still pursuing him. We have Ell.
countered the most obstinate resistance and
endurance that the valor OF our troops, under
great privations, has overcome, all under Gods
Providence. Our loss is severe, but the result
is commensurate.
(Sgnsd) BRAxToS BRAGo.
The Atlanta Appeal Of the 23d inst, suns
up the following ~ rcliSble from the numerous
aud contradictory reports which had reached
that point,
The battle was general-ths whole force of
both armies present. participated and the re.
suit Is that the superior spirit and determine.
tion OF our troops, contending against superior
numbers, has won the most decisye victory OF
tue war. This can be safely said-indeed, we
believe we would be correct in saying the bat
tie OF Chickamauga is the only really decisive
conflict that has yet taken place. The enemy
has been completely routed; his loss IN killcI.
wounded and prisoners will not be less thau
.h,ao0 he loses half OF bis artillery with large.
Quantities Ut munitions; his dead were lei, u.
buried, and his wounded on the field; and to
day, Instead OF threatening al Invasion OF two
OF the States Of the Coniederscy, he is seeking
safety for the reInnent OF lis hosts ia iynomiu
ious tight, with victorious aud jubilant army
pressing upon his rear.
We speak with great certainly Of the correct.
ness Of our information, when We Say that the
Federal army. or what 10 LETT Of it, has recrossed
the Tennessee. The belief IN official circles in
front, at the latest moment. Was that after bur
| nipg Chattanooga, with all his stores accumua.
Led south Of the river, Rosencrans crossed at
that point and other points below. DESTROYING
his pOntoons to avoid pursuit. on Monday night
aud yesterday morning. The most careful re
conno,sance failed 70 discover any Federal
force this side OF the river yesterday afternoon,
aud In the evening sn engine was started on
reconnoitsring expedition TO Chattanooga.
which went through and returned. Th, sum.
mary OF the press reporters gives informal ion
to the same effect and also OF additional A..
rsngements 70 open up communication WI
the Mountain City. where hesdqua, ters have
probably been estsbi' shed ere this
LATER.
RICHMOND, Sept. 26.-The following Official
dispatch has been received from General Bragg
At the War Office:
NHAR CHATTANOOGA,
via Ringgold. Sept. ~.
The report from Gen. Hood last night vas
hvorable.
Our prisoners will reach seven thousand
men. OF whom two thousand are wounded.
We have 20 stands otucolors aud guidous,
36 pieces Of srtils y, and have already coIlec.
ted over 1000 stand Of small arms, over and
above those left on the field by the killed aud
wonderland more are being found.
(Signed,) BRlIrox BRAoo.
ATLANTA, Sept 26.-Severai trains laden
with the wounded aud prisoners have arrived.
Reports received are somewhat conflicting
but We conclude that the enemy 10 iortifying
Chattanooga, our lines being within four mill .
OF that place.
Officers state that RosencranE had sent two
fsgs Of truce asking permission 10 bury their
| dead and relieve their wounded, but Gen
Bragg rejected both propositions, replying that
he had enough Yankee prisoners TO bury their
dead, and Yankee surgeons 70 attend the
| wounded
No fighting was done yesterday.
The Yankee prisoners have All abundance Of
eounser'eit Confederate money. Some ~ers
brought Ia irons Tor having passed some Of il.
ATLANTA, September c6.-Our lines extend
around Chattanooga within striking distance.
Our forces are well up To the trout and tu sup.
plies we're close on Wednesday. Kosencranz
has two lines OF defence on the road to Chat
tahoogs Tor TOO yards, aud the lines ae crow
ded with men. He has Quo pontoon across
| the river.
I1ongstreet commands the river and railroad
below Chattanooga. Gen. Hood was doug
I well on Thursday. Jur loss ia killed AMI
wounded will not exceed 1000. The Yankee
killed, wounded and prison .rs number ., O,tu