New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-04-13
TIE WAR IN 7HE SOUTHWEST.
THE DEFEAT OF VAN DORM At FRANKLIN.
OFFICIAL REPORT FROa GIN. ROSECRANs
THE REBELS soUHDLY WHIPPED
Gallant Charge by General Stanley and
His Cavalry. ....,....

WAsHiS0T0n. Aprn H. ItoJ
Tia following has been received .. the HoadQusr-
ters OF the army:
Munyr,rssO.o. Tepo.. Saturday. April H. 1885,
MOI Gen: II W. HALnrck G'e,a+,. cn'g ,ror, IA,
The following dispatch was received from Sen'
Granger on tho 10Th:
Van Dorm made bis promised attack to day ct ]
o'clock directly in front and tho town. The in
f.ptry regiments guard In town, with the cavalry
oiokets held him at bay until their ammunition was
exhausted. The dense smoke and atmosphere favored
their operations, enabling Thorn to approach very
near without our being enabled TO observe them.
Our siege guns and our light batteries opened upon
them with murderous effect, literally strewing the
ground with men and horses.
had halted Stanley four miles out on the Muir.
freesboro road. He at once crossed his forces
st Hights Mills, vigorously attacking Forests divi.
sions, moving down on the Lewisburg pike. captur-
ing pieces Of artillery and come 200 prtouers but
owing tho unfavorable nature Of the country, was
unable to hold them, being attacked by greatly
superior numbers, Qutfanked and nearly surrounded.
Our loss in killed wounded aud prisoners IL less than
100, while the enemy's cannot DO less than three
times that number. They were repused on all sides,
aud driven until darkness prevented tho pursuit.
Capt Mcintyre Of the 4th Regulars took the battery
VS. RosECRANs, M.ie,-9eosr.l
CINCINNATI. April u, heo
4 special to The Commercial from Muhreesborc,
says: b'J -.i a''i
Van Dorm attacked Granger with $1,000 men.
The battle lasted nearly all day. The enemy was
repulsed with loss of 300. Our loss was about 100
Gen. Stsnley's Cavalry, led by him in person,
charged, and captured battery and 300 prisoners,
but, being unsupported was compelled to relinqulsb
the battery aud vii bus twenty Of the prisoners The
enemy was pursued until dark.
FRANKLIN, Tenn, Friday. April TO- 1863
Generals Whitefelds. Crosby's, and Armstrong s
Rebel Brigsdes, 5000 strong under Gen. Van Dorm,
in person, attacked this place this afternoon.
The enemy dashed into the town and held !. nearly
fifteen minutes, when they were driven out, with
fifteen killed-smoDg them two captains.
They left with us fourteen prisoners, one major,
and carried of a large number Of wounded. Our
loss was three killed, two severely wounded, aud
six missing. 'f '... '-i''
Late in the day. thanking force Of Rebels, under
Gen. Forrest, une xpecsdly met Gen. Stsnlsys Cav
airy at Hugbe-s Ford, four mos east Of this place,
and two houD' fight took place. Gen. Stanley's
force killed nineteen Rebels aud captured sixiy-two
prisoners losing six killed and eighteen wounded and
missing.
The Rebel Gen. Stearns 10 reported severely
wounded.
The attack was general and vigorous and the
enemy. soundy whipped BY Gen. Changers COM
mand, have gone back to Spring Hill
NASHVILLE. Tenn. Saturday. April H. 1863
Between fifty and sixty prisoners. captured al
Franklin, Tenn, arrived 10 this city tonight, most
Of tbem belonging to the lst Tenn. Infantry, and
belonging here. ...I .fITE. n.l
The Rebels at Lavcrgne yesterday captured two
carloads of Confederate prisoners, en- route for
Nashville. They also plundered the passengers Of
their watches, money, and clothing. They parolsd
our officers and soldiers; but many Of the former re-
fused to accept of the parole, aud were sshl sduh