Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-12-12

formed the field being commanded BY the
heavy guns Of the fort. But one field bat.
terry was taken into action; this was planted
on an elevated knoll in the center, which
Sheridan's line Of battle formed before. The
deder to advance being given, the troops
moved out to their positions at o'clock ?. NJ.
and reuaaiued in ME- Or hsee-quarters Of An
l,onr in full view Of the enemy. When every.
thing was ready, orders to advance were
given, and Generals Hazeh and Which push.
ed out simultaneously. The first shot was
fired 1t 2 r. NJ, and In five minutes the lines
Of Cen, H:1en were holly engaged, while the
artillery of Fort Wood opened upon the rebel
rifle pits and camps behind the line. The
firing practice Of our gunners was splendid.
but elected no reply. 1t was soon evident
that the rebels had no heavy artillery in that
part Of their entertainments. Our troops,
rapidly advancing az If on parade, occupied
the knobs upon which tho rebels were, and in
few moments later Gen. Which, driving
across the open field, carried the riae-pits in
his front, whose occupants fed. Gen. Sheri-
dan, moving through the forest which spread
before him, drove in the rebel pickets, and
halted his advance in obedience to orders.
We have taken 200 prisoners, and gained a
position Of great importance. Should the
rebels still attempt to hold the Chattanooga
valley, with the nights in our possession. a
column could turn Missionary Ridge, which
is secure from flank artillery. f.i-
New York, Nov. 25-A special despatch to
the Times, dated Washington the Path. says {:
The latest news, up to 10: 40 this evening,
from Grant is most tisfactory-Thomas and
Sherman have got we'll ahead. The fighting
in our immediate front lasted all day. At ev-
cry point along the line We have forced the
rebels backward. .g
The Worlds dispatch dated headquarters
Of the army Of the Potomac, November gath,
says:
No change has yet been made. All quiet
along the Rapidan, and our brilliant expecta-
tons as yet unrealized. 1t rained all day.
and this may have delayed nm advance.
Army circles in town are somewhat agitnted
over rumors, that in the case of we'll known
commissary official a court of enquiry will
probably be ordered. -.
New York, Nov. 25.-The Herald has the
following: .t
Washington, Nov. 24-Midnight. 49, The
War Department received this evening a des.
patch from Grant at Chattanooga. which is
Of the most important character. The en-
gagement in the immediate front, nm account
Of the commencement Of which was yester-
day received, has continued steadily through
the entire day. The rebels, although stendi-
~ resisting our advance. have BEEN gradually
giving away. There is nothing further from
burnside, but the success of this movement
is expected speedily to relieve him from
the pressure OF the rebel columns-Grant's
advance compelling them to retreat to prevent
their capture or destruction.
The Herald has the following from the
Army Of the Potomac:
Ere this can reach you we shall probably
have fought a severe battle or crossed the
Rapidan-perhaps both. As military move
ments are always subject 10 delays and con-
contingencies, il would not be proper 10 enter
into any details Of the plan Of the campaign.
Everybody is confident and hopeful Of sue
cess. Meade's plans are well matured.
Though they do not fully coincide with the
views l have heard expressed, they are per-
hnps the best that could b.. adopted. keeping
in view the necessity, so urgently enjoined
by the authorities in the War Office, Of cover.
ing Washington.
Boston, Nov. 25.-The transport steamer
Forest City. from Charleston on Thursday
noon, says: -..e 5...
A brisk cann'nade was going on from Forts
Gregg and Wagner, which had continued
without intermission for several days. The
fire was directed against Sumter aud Moul-
tric.
Thursday next being day of Thanksgiv-
ing aud prayer, it was rumorrd that at two
O'Clock on that day General Gilmore was to
open bombardment on the city of Charles
ton. .....
New York. November 25-A Knoxville
letter Of the 18th, to the New York Tribune,
says: FL.
Most Of the 18th and lst Kentucky caval-
ry, stationed At Maysvill4, have been SUR
prised and captured by the rebels. 1t also
states that the rebels made nm attack on Rock
vile, another on Lenoir. and that demonstra.
lions Of a rebel advance are also made from
Rogesville. .,.,. l..
Longstrset, with Cheathau,, Stevenson and
others, arr reported to b. in command Of the
rebel troops.
Late adyices from Hals's Point, ono mile
aud half north Of Memphis. represent that
there IL great excitement there in conss.
qusnce Of Wholesale conscription being
made for the rebel army. 1t is reported that
q large rebel force is being raised IN the
entity Of Woodville. Laudsrdals county, for
the purpose Of sweeping the country Of eve
~ man capable Of bearing arms. People
are leaving their houses and flying in all d.
rectiona. '
The following il from the latest Richmond
papers 49,. =. ',." ,'.''