New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-25

ing Cl,nch Mountain They camped on the north bsni
Of Clyneh River. This brigade had some heavy Skin
mshing with the division Of the enemys cavalry under
Jones, and With the infantry under Ransom as It passed
down to Join Longstree As soon as the Clynch Kiyel
became 0rdablc after the rain. Col Grahans brigade
crossed ond encountered the enemy.
On the 9th Of December the whole division was con
solidsfed. and. as 1t became known that Inc
enemy retreating they attempted to cross Cyncf
Mountain above the Gaps, and harrass the encmy'
flank. hut these Gaps were heavily guarded ny the
enemy. protected by artillery, with heavy blockade o.
fallen timber Some sharp skirmishing developed the
fact that it would be useless destruction OF life to force
n passage over Clynch Mountain and the division
moved down to Blains Gap loods, and joined General
Shackleord in the rear Of the enemy.
Col. Graham commanding the I'd Brigade. I'd Divi
sion 81 Cavalry reports that be marched from camp
near the brigade over Powell River, on the main
Cumberland Gap road, ON the nth Of November.
moving via Tazcwell to Walkers Ford. On the 18th.
crossed the Clynch and bivouscked at Brooks -four
miles distant. On the 29tb he moved to Maynardsve
and on the 0th. thence toward Knoxville. sending de
tachnent Of the 9Th Indiana cavalry in advance.
Having proceeded Is miles, he camo up with Rebel
pairng party and soon afterward learned that con.
adorable force was at Blans Cross Roads. lie moved
back TO Maynardsvle, and ON the morning Of Deccm-
Der his pickets were attacked at the Gap. four miles
below Maypardsvlle on the Knoxville rosd.
RernforceUeuts were sent consisting OF detachments
f each regiment md two Of the 18th ILL., Howitzcrs.
More or is firing CONTINUED drns the day both parties
holding their ground scoui::.S party sent toward
Blsins Cross. Roads was driven back tind.nS Uat
considerable airy force was approaching with view
Of surrounding him. when Col. Graham Mt midnight
fe hack to Walkers Ford ieHng IoIRsn yoaS ON
the morning Of the ID his pickeis were attacked put
notw outstanding his command had been marching al
night arrangements were made to meet ana repel the
attack. :.
The 18th Illinois Cavalry were sent to the river and
down the road. and section Of Colyins battery was
sent tc W..M.. .ord At Z. a. m. the enemy forced
In lis pckets. The 6jh Indiana took position on the
a hal al "A half
the ih Indiana Cavalry in the een,er. and one company
Of The b and one Of the jth Indiana Cavalry on the
Sight The guns Of the 9Th Indiana Cavalry were
pessd In position upon rising ground ID rem the
enemy In check Three companies II the 9Th Indiana
Ca,airy under command Of Major Woolley, and one
secticn Of Covin's battery under capt Co'in, were
placed In reserve The firing became brisk, and the
enoay attempted 70 turn his flank, but timely move
mcut,o the rear prevented him from doing 30.
The nlon orcys were brought into close oIde! under
cover VI a fence and log barn near feadons house.
Here the enemy made II charge ip colnmn which wac
speniidly net by ogr forces. md which proved deer
dcdy disastrous 10 the enemy. n second onset wa
made. with increased fury. when our men fel back
nanully chtesiing every loot Of ground 10 point one
ui,c from the river. Here were Reinforced BY the
nod AMI llsth Ind. Infantry. under Col jackson olr
fnroes cro-sed the Cynch in good order. and there
ended the contest. The enemy according Reports Vi
citisens and prisoners consisted Of I'VE brgades OF cav
airy ard mounted infantry under command OF MAJ
Gen MARITIME The enemy intended 70 surround ana
capture COL Grahans command, but "as ioied ia liS
The .rer,ys loss va, admitted be % Killed about
~ wounded, and ~ prisoners. Msjor6eD. Martin "hs
wou ndcd In the wrist; Col Debo'i. commanding uIis
ale Was seriously II not MORALLY wOundcdi his Adln
tnnt General was Killed, and Capt. -, Who led the
charge was ako killed.. Col Graham speaks IN the
highest 81 the uDhinching courage and .sadDess
Of his onicers and Our loss Is stated ~ follows
6S,h md Mounted Infantry; Killed and D wnundedi
sh Indiana Cavalry men killed officers aud 10
men wounded. and 10 missing. an Illinois Cavalry
wounded, II missing. Total, Killed. - NouAucH'
n u'ssing.
The rrpo-t ~ Col Capron Of tho 18th Illinois Cav
alry co afns tie facts VI the foregoing report showing
that Il. officers and men OF his command twice re-
pulsed a., enemy who charged with greatly superior
isy.e J-e epgs cement began az ~ m. and lasted
until p. They captured s prisoners Oh the "a and
~ VI D'"0''' fr Br,s srar1os. Dec IT, 1sr,
J.1Tsr--A reconnaissance To borrbtown yesterday
found ID. enemy In considerable cavalry force between
ih.i Mae and kssc,illc There was some sharp skii
mIshinv We Toe, four Killed and several wounded.
l.. :.
GEN BuRssDEs DEPARTURE.
Tie departur. OF Gen. Bsrn~idr nom this CON mand
is an event which viii cause universal regret lie lefi
knoxville the morning ~ the l2th accompanied by
bIs whole stan with the exception of Majm'Gen Park
Who has had command OF tho forces pursuing Long
street. -,
Iil not attempt in this place To give expression 10 the
feeling which pcryades the Department upon the loss Of
heir old commander; but nclose herewith copy OF
reyies q resolutions passed = 4 MEETING Of the
S SSS to q ~ ishfS S spcu s to Sy s person
officer and soldier in the Army Of the Ohio.
yh,,eas Nal Gen Burnside COMMANDER OF tie Army 81
,he Ohio about leaving this army, sud whcI.as - u. ~,
cer Of the Cavry torp have bses hi command sice lao
assumed command OF th. Department OF the Ohio and have
followed him through his elrr calnpai-u IN fnst Ichi's
see and having strongly attached 20 hm therefore
Peolrcd That in Gen. Burnside W have found genial
lie ant rcnersn Of the highest sense Of honor the
rurest integrity and unshsb patriotism .nd who
loves and serves his Oof. 800
R,ed That a an officer snd leader he has throughout his
err. military career given abundant evidence VI m superior
hin ndsruien, aud uudsuntri cournr".
Issred Tbs. in his successful heroic, and Triumphant de-
ne Of tho Civ 81 knoxville, against n,eicrui, foe
wi ing In numbers he displayed unsurpassed orftuir
energy uneessing watciunc--, and wonderful
resouIces 81 mind Ia caring os sud uPlyhg the garrison ia
3rin, oirrers ani with tie determined pint that
characterized his every action.
.toi 4 a. We tender chief cpi,t gratitude
,d ..nt for the universal krdnrs with Which BE- hs
treated she onicrrs and IN IN his command.
s.osd That copy Of the preamble aud resolutions be
forwarded General Burnside by the Secretary OF the
meeting. j. NJ sbAtAELFOh 'haifiHan
J. l.. HouxAs, Secretary
Knoxville, Dee u, 1869
To Btfg..cS SHAcKEIToRp. Raned0c.
Nothing but feyric illness would have prevented from
.ong bv ~. Of Bui.edse that might the officers
and sold.rs Of The command hive is-ucd
crn rider them, which will probably be- up to-day.
N do not You In krntlrky You will hear rom
y.ry 70 YOU and your commend bid "a sfectonae
sIe well. God bi.ss you A =. BuES,ipr, Vi g.
FROM MEMPHIs.
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