Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-25

fFer Morning Report See first Page
Night Report
From washington.

WARRINGTON. November "a. 1T IL understood
that Gen Sigel takes Gen. Schencks place. 10
command of Baltimore, after the latter takes his
seat in the House
There il no ruth in the Cincinnati Enqurer's
story that Secretary Chases resignation was in
the hands Of the President. sent in 10 view Of
Judge Taneys resignation and for the success
sion TO bis place on the Supreme Bench
The Star OF this ening ~ill contain the fol.
lowing account the brilliant preliminary move
menl by Gen. Thomas
CuArrANooos, November % The reconnois-
sance in force made by Gen. Thomas has been
completed in the 4pst brilliant manner The
troops EMPLOYED he the divisions ef Generals
Wood aud Sheridan. Of the 4th drps. under the
immediate direction Of Gen. Alger
The object of the movement was not only to
ascertain the strength oil the enemy, but to &C
cupy and hold the knobs in front of our left. half
way between our llnes and Missionary Ridge
The principal attack WAS made by Gen Ha-
zen's brigade commanded by him. supported on
the left by Gen Willich's brigade and on the
right by the whole division of Sheridan. The
entire field was distinctly Visible from and in
front OF Fort Wood. whore Gen. Hazen's line Of
battle formed
Gen Towards corps formed in solid column
as reserve TO the attacking force
The field being commanded by the heavy guns
of the fort, only one field battery WAS taken into
action. This was planted on elevated knoll in
the centre OF which Gen Sherldan's line of bat
tie was formed.
Before the order to advance was given the
troops moved out Of their position. just before |
o'clock Y NJ, aud remained in line for three
quarters ~ an hour 10 full view OF the enemy
AT last everything being ready Gen Granger
gave the order 10 advance. and Gems. Hazen and
Which pushed out simultaneously
The frs: shot was fired at 2 p NJ. and in FIVE
minutes the lines of Gen. II ,zen were hotly en-.
gagged, while the artillery Of Fort Wood and Gen.
Thomas opened upon the rebel rifle pits and the
corps behind the line of fighting
The practice OF our gunters was splendid. The
camps and batteries OF the enemy being about
one aud three-foarths Of u mile distant, our fire
ELECTED no reply, and IL was soon evident that the
rebels had no heavy artillery IN part of their
trenchments. Our troops, rapidly advancing as
ii on parade. occupied the knos upon which they
were posted az twenty minutes past two o'clock
Ten minutes later Gen. Which, driving across
an open field carried the rifle pits in his front.
whose occupants fed they fired their iass vol
ley. AMI Gen Sheridan. moving through the for
est that stretched before him. DRIVE in the rebel
pickets aud halted his advance, in obedience 10
orders On reaching the rife pits where the rebel
force was his attack was made, however, tue de
sign being to recover the nights on our left. but
not TO assault the rebel works We have taken
| about 900 prisoners mostly Alabama troops, aud
have gained position OF great importance
should the rebels still attempt To hold Chatta-
nooga Valley, ms with these nights in our posses
sion, column moving 10 turn Missionary Ridge
| is secure from flank artillery.