The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-11-21
BURLINGTON WEEKLY HAWKEYE.

outnumbered, but fought bravely. Two
l2-pounder PARROTS were captured by the
rebels, whose force numbered 5,0O0-ours
not over $500, being the rear guard of our
army. Gen. Price was reported at Alex
andria with $1,000 men, for which reason
as well as the impossibility of getting sup
| plies, it was deemed best to fall back. Our
wagon trains were saved.
| Orders are said to have been received
| for sending the 18th corps to Memphis.
The rebels have ceased paroling prison.
ers.
KNOXVILLE, Nov. 1.-THE HerdlTs spe-
cial says: Gen. Longstreet, after crossing
the Tennessee river, on Saturday morning
| the 14th inst, was attacked in the p. NJ. by
General Burnside, who drove the advance
guard back, to within half mile of the
river by night-fall. Longstreet crossed the
remainder of his troops during the night,
and on Sunday morning advanced his
to cope with him with the small force at
his disposal, fell back to Leonore. The
rear guard skirmishing heavily with the
enemy through the day. Three desperate
charges were made upon our position dur
ing Sunday night, but they were repulsed.
On Monday morning, Gen. Burnside evac-
uated Leonore, but owing to the energy
with which the rebels pursued, determined
to give them a decided check, and accord
| ingly came into line at Campbelrs Station,
| when fight ensued, lasting from late in
! the A. NJ, until dark.
| Our first position commanded the road
from both sides. The infantry deployed in
| front of this and were soon attacked by the
enemy who made several gallant charges,
men, in driving them to the cover of the
batteries, which now opened terrific and
destructive fire. The rebels retired before
it-gave way-and eventually fell back to
the river. 1t was now three p. M, and the
rebels showing desire to renew the attack
and having brought three batteries to their
| assistance, Gen. Burnside fell back to
more desirable position, and again gave
them battle. The battle continued, closing
at nightfall with our troops in possession
of their own ground. The object of the
| fight having been obtained, and as the de-
tention of the rebels had enabled our trains
| to get all in advance, our troops fell back
during the night, and early Tuesday NOR
ming reached Knoxville, where a great bat
tie is expected to be fought Tomorrow
Yesterday the rebel advance guard attack
ed our out-posts upon the London and
Clinton road and heavy skirmishing con-
| tinued all day.
This morning the attack was resumed.-
The rebels, finding it impossible to drive
our men with infantry, brought several
guns into position and poured in a flank
ing fire. In the afternoon they brought
forward heavy force of infantry once
more, and after brief skirmish, charged
our position. A terrific hand-to-hand con-
flict occurred. Our men fought with the
greatest gallantry, but We're compelled to
fall back about a third of a mile to strong
line, which they hold tonight.
We have to regret the wounding of Gen.
Sanders and Capt. Skies, of the cavalry,
who commanded the outposts. Gen. San
ders' situation is critical. Lieut.. Col.
Smith, of the Goth Michigan, was killed at
Campbells Station. Our loss in that fight
was between 200 and 500. Our loss to-
day will not exceed $50. The enemy's loss
on Monday, owing to the severe fire of
our artillery, could not have been less than
1000 Their loss to-day is estimated at 400
or 500.
Gen. Shackelford had a brisk fight with
the rebels, on Sunday, on the other side of
the Holston, three miles from here. He
kept them in check, and at night they dis
appeared. Our men are in the best spirits,
and perfectly confident of success to-mor-
row.
Especial to Post.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-Rebel guerril-
las are growing very bold in Virginia.
They have captured several suffers and
citizens at Falls Church, Fairfax county,
but few miles from Washington.
The story that Lee has fallen back from
the Rapidan is doubted.