American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1863-11-07
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batteries replying.
On the 18th ult two divisions Of Hooker's
came up with wagon train from Bridgeport to
Lookout valley, where they were joined by
General Changers forces, who had crossed at
Browns ferry. They were attacked by Gen'l
Jenkins division of Longstreets corps, and
large number Of the enemy's wagons and
prisoners were captured, but abandoned again
on being pressed by overwhelming forces.
The enemy's loss was severe We secured 25
prisoners. Col, Fitzpatrick killed and a num-
her wounded, The enemy retain possession
of West bank Of Lookout creek; our forces on
the East. Slight sbelling going on.
The news from Charleston on the Goth ult.
terrible firing upon Fort Sumter from batteries
and monitors. Casualties. seven. A number
ofpriyates Of 10Th Ga wounded. Fort Sum-
ter seems to be special object Of attack, and
they are firing lj-nch mortars and three
hundred pound Parrot shells.
Nov. 3d.-General Lee had fight with the
divisiore Of 0sterhaus and Sherman al Cher.
okee, near the Tennessee river, in North Ala.
bama. The enemy had vastly superior forces,
and though Gen. Lee had to fall back a few
miles, he accomplished the object he had in
view--to retard achievements going to Chat.
tanooga. The enemy claim victory, but
they also fell back to repair the railroad and
crossed at Pittsburg landing near Corinth.
Gen. Lee, at last accounts was at Tuscnmbia.
Rosecrans had brilliant reception at Cincin.
natti-made speech and said Lincoln ap
proved bis course at Chickamauga
Gen. Schofeld has been sustained bv the
Lincoln government, and the radicals Of Mis-.
souri, severely reprmanded.
Russia bad notified the Sultan of Turkey.
II he recognized the Poles as belligerants it
would be regarded as declaration of war.
The question Of the rebel rams would be
placed before the Jaw courts of England.
The barracks walls of Sumter have been
beaten down, and in falling killed about 20
prlvates Of Washington Light Infantry.
Nov, 2;--Uontiouous fighting on Lookout
creek and South side Tennessee river between
Bragg's forces and enemy AS yet the Feder.
ais occupy their position on tliis side the riv.
er and claim that they are now in communi.
cation with Bridgeport, and consequently
have railroad connection with Nashville.
Rains have been heavy and all the low lands
are Hooded, Damage TO the enemy not known.
Our troops are represented as cheerful and
anxious for fight.
The bombardment at Charleston continues
almost uninterrupted and furious. Sumter
not yet taken President Davis and suite ar
rived there few days since, and were receiv,
I'd by Gen Beauregard and staff.
Spanish Munster from Washington came
on flag of truce boat to Richmond. Object Of
his visit not known.
Nov. AT Chattanooga things have but
little changed, except there is daily skirmish
ing with the enemy.
pe'efleEs and pllsoncrssay that Grant is in Chat
'anoga, and that The amy has been on half ration4
Tor Che last tmee weeks, and that the horses are
nearly starving for want Of forage. Above Chatta
hooga our forces had advanced as far az Loudon
2 d thought that it would be no daiAlty in going
y Knoxville.
federals are reported again in Huntsville, Ala
and committing deppdatious Of the most heipous
character through the country.
AT Charleston, things are unchanged and fierce
and continuous fire is being kept up by the enemy
An assaulting party on Fort sumter was repulsed
by yoIley from its brave defenders.
The Legislature of this State is now in session at
Columbus Miss and quorum of both houses pre
cent Col Dlane Of Choctaw is President Of tho
senaie, and uoGston, Of Monroe, Speaker of the
House. Gov. Pettgs has sent in his messane. Ue
wses continuance q the militia system and the
enrolling OF al from l6 to GO years of age. Saws
State troops have done good service and advises
the abolition Of the Office of Brgadier General in
State service
Tie removal OF all negroes in any district Of ,bo
0ale oecuped,by the enemy, liable TO be used
~ 'htm agalnstns he regards of Importance.
Iieefal provision for the widows and children
VI deceased soldiers, as well as for the families of
Rose still IN need and in active service he thinks
VIII meet with the cordial support of all patriots.
The flood in the Tennessee river is represented
as Oelng very severe and the pontoons of the enc.
my a~C Chattanooga have been swept away or in.
Iured' The enemy still hold Raceoon Valley and
are Smelling every day. They are largely reinforced
President Davis has left Charleston for Rich.
nond
Gen. Brute Butler is said to have superseded the
renegade Foster in command of the department
Of North Carolina "'
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