The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-12-04
GENERAa aMTEIlIIGENGE.

entrcnchcd on High Knob, next to that on
which Gen. Sherman himself lay fortified
Tho assault was calamity made.
Gen. Sherman reached tho edge Of tho crest
and held his ground for it seemed to me an
hour. but was bloodily rcpulsed by the rebel
reserves. a General advance was ordered
and strong line Of skirmishers followed by
dcployed line Of battle, some two miles in
length. At a signal from headquarters on
Orchard Knob, the line moved rapidly and
orderly toward. The rebel rickcts discharged
their muskets and rctrcatcd to their rifle pits
and our skirmishers followed on their heels.
The line of battle was not far behind. and
we saw the grey rebels swarm on the ledge
line of rifle pits in numbers which surprised
us, and over the hull few turned and fired
their pieces but tho greater number collected
into tho many roads which cross oblqncly
up its steep face and went on to the top,
Some regulars passed up the steep sides OF
the ridge and hero and there color was
advanced beyond tho lines. The attempt
appeared most dangerous, but tho advance
was supported and the whole line was or.
dercd to storm the heights upon which not
less than forty pieces Of artillery. and no ono
knew how many muskets stood ready to
slaughter tina assailants. With cheer an
swering cheer, the men advanced upwards to
the points least difaHult of ascent, and the
line was broken. Color alter color was
planted upon the summit, while muskets
and cannon yomited their fire upon, 3hem.--
A we'll directed shot from Orchard Knob OK.
plodca q rebel caisson on the summit and
tho gun was seen galloping to the right, its
driver lashing his horse.
A party OF our soldiers Intercepted them
and the gun was captured with cheers, a
fierce musketry fight broke out to the leit,
where between Thomas and Sherman milo
or two of the Ridge was occupied by rebels.
Bragg left the house in which no had held
his headquarters and rodo to tho rear, as our
troops crossed the hill on either side Of him.
Gen. Grant proceeded to the summit and
then only did we know its height.
Some of tho captured artillery was now
put in position and the caissons were searched
for ammunition. Tho rebel brcastworks
wero torn to pieces and carried to tho other
side of tho Ridge and used in forming barri.
cadcs. A strong line Of infantry was formed
in the roar of Baird's line, holly engaged in
q muskctry contest with the rebels to tho
left and secure lodging was soon cliected>
The other assault to tho right OF our centre,
gained the summit, When the rebels threw
down their arms and fed. Hooker coming
into favorable position swept tho right OF
the Ridge and captured many prisoners.
Bragg's remaining troops left early in the
night and the battle OF Chattanooga, alter
two days of manGuvering and lighting was
won.
Tho strength of the rebellion in tho centre
is broken and Gen. Burnside il relieved OF
danger, and East Tennessee, Kentucky. and
Tennessee are secured. Georgia and the
South East are threatened in the rear and an
other victory is added to the chapter OF I'm
conditional Surrender Grant
10 night the estimate OF captures is sever.
al thousand prisoners and thirty pieces OF
artillery. Our loss for 30 great q. victory is
not severe.
Bragg is firing the railroad rs no retreats
toward Dalton, Ga. Sherman is in hot pur.
suit to-day. | reviewed tho battle Gcld
which extends along Mission Ridge for elk
miles and for several miles on Lookout Noun.
tain. Probably not 80 we'll directed or wcll
ordcacd battle has been delivered during
tho war. But one assault was repulscd.
A few days since Bragg sent to Gen.
Grant flag of truce advising him that it
would be prudent to remove any non com.
batants who might DO ut Chattanooga. No
reply has been returned, but tho combatants
having removed from his.yicinity it is prob
able that non combatants can remain with.
out imprudencc.
(Sisncd NJ. O. Mics,
Quartermastcr General.