The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-11-27
ROBERT A. CHURCH.
THE NEWS.

CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 20, IL A. M.-We
have had brisk engagement this morn
ing, and have driven the enemy entirely
of from Lookout Mount ain, considera
BILE portion of which they held up TO this
morning. We have also taken Missiona-
~ Ridge from them this morning, and
the troublesome rife pits, in possession
of which yesterdays engagement left
them at its close. All firing has ceased
for a sufficient time to warrant the con-
clusion that Bragg has retreated, leaving
the grounds and strong points in our pos
session, for which we have been fighting
for the last three days. Our army is in
glorious exultation over their series of
victories.
General Breckinridge's son has been
brought in prisoner.
Especial dispatch to the Louisville Journal
CHATTANooG, 4, Nov. %, 10 P. Ma
ter reports from the several commanders
claim forty pieces of artillery. Rations
have been issued for two thousand pris-
oners taken to-day. Our shells ignited
two of the enemy's caisOns.
Several batteries were captured, with
splendid horses in harness attached.
Several boxes of rifles, never issued, were
found in the camps, and also a large
amount Of commissary stores and ordi-
nance.
At dark, Bragg was in line of battle to
cover the Knoxville railroad. 1t is be-
lieved that he will not hazard another
battle. The army is aglOw with en-
thusiasm, and the troops are eager to
pursue.
Prisoners report the rebel army ter
ribly demOralized, and incapable of
offering serious resistance, and also that
Bragg will fall back TO Atlanta.
Gen. Brannan occupies Tunnel Hill,
which completes our line along the whole
length of Missionary Ridge.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The Sta SAYS
We have positive and reliable informa-
ton from our army under Burnside, at
Knoxville, up to noon Of day bef, re
yesterday, embracing twenty four hours
later news than has previously reached
here. Burnside has been able, not only
TO hold his position without loss, but to
keep open and intact all his communics-
lions. Everything is progressing as
we'll as could be desired.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Major General
Thomas has issued general orders dis
honorably dismissing one Colonel, two
Majors, fifteen Captains, twenty six
Lieutenants, and one Surgeon for various
offences, including drunkenness, feigning
sickness, spreading false rumors, per-
hitting men to plunder, misbehsvior in
the face of the enemy, shameful cowAr-
dice, gross disloy atty, dishonest prac-
tees, and conduct unbecOming officers
and gentlemen.
FORTRESS MONROE, November 25.--The
steamer New York arrived from City
Point this afternoon, with 40 surgeons
from Richmond.
A Richmond dispatch, dated Nov. "a,
tags:
Missionary Ridge Nov. 24.-Ths enemy
massed heavy force on our right this
morning, and advanced at 2 o'clock, driv-
ing in our pickets. It is not certain yet
whs tler they intend an attack In force
or 10 advance their lines.
There are various rumors of the occu-
patton of Knoxville by our forces; nothing
official, hoWev,r.
Two thousand Yankees passed Rogers
vile and five regiments through jackson,
en- route for Kentucky.
Our forces are active in front.
President Davis arrived at Orange
Court House on Saturday. He is stop
ping with Gen. Lee.
Charleston, N0v. 23.-There was no
Smelling of the city last night, but = slow
fire on Sumter.
The second despatch says there has
been q vigorous fire kept up between the
enemy's batteries and ours all day. The
enemy hiss not shelled the city to-day,
but divided his attention between Sumter,
Moultrie, Johnson, and Simpkins. They
also threw = number of shells on james
Island. Two hundred and ninety shots
were thrown an Sumter last night
Missionary Ridge, N0V. 23-T5 General
Cooper; We hold all the roads leading
into Knoxville, except the one between
HolstOn and French Broad rivtr, and that
might be closed by Gen. JOnes's cavalry.
The enemy's cavalry is mostly broken
up. Wheeler cut off his train between
Cumberland Gap and Knoxville.
(Signed) BRANT0N BRAGG.
MERIDIAN, MISS, Nov. IA special
despatch TO the Clarion says gentlemen
from New Orleans report DAnA's expedi-
ton TO Matagorda Bay 10 have been
wrecked; seven transports were driven
ashore and captured with all on board.
Banks who accompanied the expedition,
had not been heard from.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER ARABIA.
HALIFAX, November 25.-The steamer
Arabia, from Liverpool on the 18th, via
Queenstown on the 18th, arrived here
this evening. She brings three days
later nsws,