The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-12-05


CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 27-I15 P. II.
To Maior-General HAILECK -
Although the battle lasted from early dawn till
dark this evening. L believe am not premature
in announcing il complete victory over Bragg.
Lookout Mountain top, all the rifle pits in CHAT
tanooga Valley, and Missionary Ridge entire,
have been carried, and arc now held by US.
U. S. GRANT, Major-General.
DESPATCH FROM GENERAL THOMAS.
Chattanooga, Nov. 25-AIidnight
To Maj. Gen HALLEcK, General-ln-Chlet -
The operations of to-day have been more sue
cesstul than Yesterday, having carried Mission
arv RIdge from near koseville to the railroad tun-
mel, with comparatively small loss on our side,
capturing about forty pieces OF artillery, large
quantity OF small arms, camp and garrison equi-
page besides the arms III the hands OF prisoners.
We captured two thousand prisoners, OF whom
two hundred were officers OF all grades-trom
colonells down We will pursue the enemy In
the morning. The conduct Of the officers and
troops Was everything that could be expected.
Missionary Ridge was carried simultaneously at
SIX different points.
GEORGE II. THOMAS, Major General,
TIE CHATTANOOGA TELEGRAM.
Chattanooga, Nov 25. 1863.
General Breckinridge's son has just been brought
in a prisoner Among our killed are Captain
BARNEY. Lieut.. Wise and Colonel Putnam. Among
oar severely wounded are Captain Daniel OCon-
mel and Captain Browse. Among our wounded
are Lieut. Col Gilmore, Captain Davis, Adjutant
Thicker Lieut.. Col. Heath, Major Johnson and
Adjutant Bond.
our camp fires last night were blazing along
the crest Of the whole ridge, distance of eight
miles. Bragg was expected to withdraw under
cover of the night. At dark Bragg was in line of
battle to cover tie Knoxville Railroad, but it IS
believed he will not hazard another battle Our
army is aclow with enthusiasm and eager to pursue.
Prisoners report the rebel army terribly demoral-
zcd and incapable of offering serious resistance;
and also that Bragg will fail back to Atlanta.
General Brannon occupies Tunnel Hill, which
COMPLETES our line along the whole length Of
Missionary Ridge.
Chattanooga Nov 26, 1863
General Braggs retreat from disposition Of last
nirht is represented rs perfect rout General
Sheridan reached Chickamauga Station at four
o'clock this morning. They captured five hun
dred prisoners, four guns and o number OF pom
toons. The enemy attempted to burn the bridge
behind him and partially succeeded. The enemy
also burned the depot and stores at ChlcamauSa.
General Sherman crossed the Chlckamauga this
forenoon. General Hooker was reportediat Ring
cold at five o'clock this evening. The desertions
and caDtures from the rebel army ere rapidly
thinning it. The number of cannon captured
thus far is reported at ifty-two, including the
celebrated Loomis' battery, which was lost by
as at Chickamauga. General Sherman's loss is
much less than estimated and will not probably
exceed 500 Nearly 6,OOO prisoners have been
reported The son of General Breckenridge, and
Mayor Wilson, his Chief of Staff were brought
in among the prisoners. General Breckenridge
himself narrowly escaped. strong column is in
pursuit of the enemy, and it is not improbable
another disastrous defeat will be forced on him.
| THE WASHINGTON TELEGEAMs.
Washington, Nov 26, 1863.
Rraor's force is on the retreat, and our forces
were pursuing his badly whipped and demoralized
army this morning.
Washington, Nov. 26,-Evening.
The reports from Chattanooga received at the
War Department represent that three thousand
prisoners captured from the reoels yestera'y;