The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-09-24
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CHATTANOOGA, Sept. 22.-No attack
has yet been made by the enemy, though
one was confidently expected o-day.
Our position has been vastly strength
ened meanwhile by additional works
commanding the approaches from the
south, while the TANKS and communics-
ton are amply cared for
The army are in the best spirits since
the fact became apparent that the battle
of ChickamaugA was almost as much a
defeat for the rebels az for us and Gen.
Rosecrsns was rapturously cheered along
the lines this P. NJ.
The only demonstration to-day was
by q heavy column of rebel infantry
and artillery threatening our left, but
crossing Missionary Ridge towards
Ringgold, without replying to our Artil-
lery. Il is believed the movement was to
intercept Burnside, who is expected by
the rebels at Chickamauga,- reverse
has probably been overesimated at the
North, and there is is no occasion for any
further alarm for the safety of this
army.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. ga special to
the New York Times says that it is re-
ported that the rebels sent large num-
Der of Federal prisoners from Richmond
to Charleston, to prevent Gilmore from
Smelling that city,
Deserters say that Savannah is almost
in defenceless state.
A New York letter from Bahia reports
the Vanderbilt and Mohican there.
The London Herald says Earl Russell
ordered the Messrs. Laird to prevent
rebel rams leaving without ample expla-
nations of their destination.
New York, Sept 22.-Ootton 75c.
Gold 1890.
The Posts Washington letter of the
23d says that Gen. Meade's army is un-
doubtedly moving on Gordonsville, and
battle will probably be fought between
him and Lee before Sunday. Lees
strength cannot be over 10000.
A Charleston Harbor letter says every
thing is quiet.
A magazine exploded at Battery Chez
yer on James Island on Sunday morning
killing five men.
The rebel steamer Sumter was between
Forts Moultrie and Sumter few days
ago.
Fort Gregg is being rapidly shelled by
batteries Bee and Simpkins.
The Worlds special says Gen. HallecA
has ordered the Army of the Potomac
forward.
The situation on the Rapidan has un'
dergone no material change.
The rebels are certifying approaches
to Orange Court House and GOrdonville
SANDY Hook, Sept 23.-The steamer
China from Liverpool of the 18th, passed
here.
The London Government has certainly
resolved to stop the rams in the Mersey
The Florida has been detained a
Brest to satisfy French claims.
IT. positively asserted that Msximil'
liam accepts the throne.
A Richmond dispatch contains q tele-
gram from Braxton Bragg, of the 20tb
stating that the losses were heavy OF
both sides at Chickamauga, and that the
rebels captured 20 guns and $500 pris
Oners.
The Confederate Government has eff
fscted loan of $4,000 from French
men, based on cotton in America.
Fort SMITH, Sept. 23.--The enlistment
Of negroes brisk.
LiVepool-Cotton firm, advanced on,
to one and a half pence.
Cyrus w. Field has arranged to lay thu
Atlantic cable next summer.
1t is reported that Lower California
has been coded TO France.
The 10 France and La PrsSee editorially
approve of the Confederates calling on
negro troops.