Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-12-04

ing the bridges after them to retard pur-
suit, and burning their depots and stores,
and abandoning or destroying everything
that would cmbarass their fight.
CHATTANOOGA, 25th- Midnight.
To Major General Halleck, General.in.
Chief: The operations of to-day have
been more successful than yesterday, hav-
ing carried Missionary Ridge from near
Rossville to near the railroad, turned with
with comparatively small loss on our sido
capturing about 40 pieces of artillery, .
large quantity of small arms, camp and
garrison equipage. Besides the arms in
the hands Of the prisoners, We captured
3 600 prisoners, Of whola 200 were OFF,
GERS of all grades from coonels down.
We will pursue the enemy in tho morning.
The conduct of the officers and troops
was everything that could be expected.
Missionary Ridge was carried simulta-
neously at six different points.
(Signed)
GEORGE II. THOMAS,
Major General.
WAsniNeToN, 26th.
The 50 surgeons recently released from
Libbcy Prison, captured at various times
and in different departments of the army,
arrived here to-day. They embarked at
Richmond, but were ordered below decks
until after they had passed the rebel
works at Fort Darling. They had no op-
portunity of learning the number Of
troops in that city.
The clothing and provisions which
reached them had been distributed, af-
fording great relief and cheering the suf-
fering prisoners. The supplies, however
are not equa! to the demand. One Of
the surgeons says their own condition
was much aleviated by the permission to
purchase necessities outside their prison.
They generally appear to be in good
physical condition, though their wardrobe
need replenishiny. While on their way
thither they prepared statement Of tho
condition Of the prisoners in several
places of confinement, and of the points
of interest on this subject for presenta-
tion to the War Department.
One of our officers recently asked
Commissioner Ould whether he would
agree to partial exchange of prisoners.
or whether if we sent him 5000 rebels
now in our hands, he would release an
equal number OF ours. He gave mega
tive response.
New York, 9th.
Accounts received here tonight from
the Army Of the Potomac say our troops
broke camp yesterday morning and march,
ed towards the Rapidan in three columns.
The right consisting of the Sd corps, sup
ported by the 9th were ordered to cross
at Jacobs Ford, the I'd corps to cross at
Germrnia Ford, and the 9th, supported
by the lst 10 cross at Culpepper Ford,
between Germania aud EIy's Ford. Tho
centre column arrived at Germania about
noon. Only small picket of Georgis
cavalry were seen on the other side.
General Ewcll if not dead, is relieved
from the command Of kis corps in conse-
qunece of disability occasoned by the
stump Of his leg having broken out afresh.
He has been succeeded by Gen. Early.
The latest reliable intelligence is that
Lees forces do not exceed fifty thousand
men.
New York, 2Sth.
The Heralds Washington despatch
says Gen. Grant has discovered large
numbers of paroled VicAsourg rebels
among his prisoners, and has tclcgraphed
to the President to know what to do with
them. The army says shoot them.
The Herald's Army of the Potomac
despatch dated in the field 9th, statcs
that the "a corps marched to Germania
Ford on the morning Of the Goth, where
crossed. The 9th and lst corps crossed
at Culpepper Ford. The Sd and 9th
crossed at Jacobs Mills. The 3d corps
crossed without encountering any serions
opposition, and resumed their march on
the morning of the 9th.
The remainder of the army crossed the
Rapidan this morning. Our advance ex-
pected to be fifteen miles beyond the riv-
or this evening and thirty miles from tho
railroad.
The enemy are expected to be at Or.
ange Court House, aud as cannonading
appeared to be to the right, that may be
the field of sanguinary operations. If
we are successful at Orange Court House
the next attack will be made at Gordons-
vile, which has been the tase for rebel
supplies.
New YORK, 2Sth.
The Herald's Washington despatch
says there are no fears as to the success
of the army Of the Potomac. General
Meade is pressing Lee hard, and Lee has
been defeated in several skirmishes. Lee
declines to open battle and is stubbornly
falling back. Everything is well for our
arms.
The Times despatch dated Germania
Ford, midnight of the 26tk says tho
whole army is now crossing at Jacobs
Mills and Culpepper Fords. There was
some slight skirmishiag, but the rebels
retired abandoning their strong works.
"Grant and Glory" is the shout of this
army.
Second despatch. At six O'Clock on
the morning OF the 9th the army train
crossed. No severe fighting.
Another despatch states that Lees
, troops have evacuated the Heights OF
Fredericksburg, which is now held BY
our cavalry.
New YORK, 28th.