True Democrat., 1863-01-21
the posting of batteries, seeing that they do not

8. Cavalry to fall back gradually before enemy, reporting by courier every hour. When near our line, Wheeler will move to the right, and Wharton to the left, to cover and protect our Hanks and re- port movements of the enemy. Pegram is to fall to the rear and report to commanding general a reserve.
 g. Tonight, if the enemy has gained bis posi- tion in front ready for action, Wheeler and Whar- ton, with their whole commands, will make night march to the right and left, turn the enemys hank gain his rear, and vigorously assail his trains and rear guard, blocking the roads and impeding his movements in every way, holding themselves ready to assal his retreatng forces.
 10. All quartermasters, commissares and ord nance officers will remain at their proper posts dis charging their appropriate duties. Supplies and baggage should be ready packed for a move for ward or backward, as the result of the day may uuire, and the trains should be in position out of danger teamsters all present and quartermasters in charge.
 II. Should we be compelled to retire, Folks corps will move on Shelbyville, and Hardee's on the Manchester pike, trains in front, cavalry in rear. [Signed,l BRAXTON BRAGG,
 Gen. Com'dg.
 GEO. A. GARNER, A. A. Gen.
 The following dispatch is from Mobile paper
 A special to the Advertiser and Register, dated Chattanooga, the 5th, says our army fell back,from Murfreesboro Saturday night after terrible re- pulse of Breckinridges division Friday evening. EneWyS JOSS cquaiS ours, II aOG greater.
 Hanson's brigade led the charge across Stone river The enemy's position carried, but we could not hold it. We lost three cannon.
 Gen. Hanson, Major Graves aud Lieut.. Dara, of Breckinridge's staff, were wounded.
 Up to ID o'clock Sunday morning, the enemy had not entered Murfreeboro.
 A dispatch from Wartrace this evening says the enemy entered Murfrcessoro in large force this morning.
 The Philadelphia Inquirer of the 3d, has the fol- lowing:
 Adviccs from Murfreesboro state that the fede- ras are advancing and the rebels falling back across Stone river. The rebels were terribly repused on the left. The rebel army of Richmond were fur nishing endorsements to the rebels at Nashville. Gen. Roseoranz dispatches that the rebels are whipped decidedly and that the federals at Chris tian. five miles from Muhreesboro. The dispatch says the loss of federal officers is heart-rending.- On the 2d Rosecranz, wi.h the 4th United States cavalry, attacked Wheeler's cavalry and cut them to pieces and routed them. LATER FEDERAL ACCOUNTS FROM MURFREEsBoRo.
 PETERSBURG, January G.-Late northern papers have been received containing additional partcu- lars of the battle of Mufteesboro The cores pondent of the Herald, dated Nashville, January 2d says Ihave just arrive ved from the battle on Stone river, near Murfreesboro. It has ragged with un- remting furry for two days, and at last report, was not decided, although we had the best of It on the first
 The battle opened on our right and continued with alarming rapidity, extending to the center- en. Rosecranz while galloping to the front and Crttendcn's left, with his staff, was opened upon by tremendous rebel battery which emPtied the saddles of his whole escort, round shot striking Col. Garesch, his chief of staff, completely seyer- ing his head from his body, the blood be spatterlllg the general and whole staff. Rosecranz narrowly escaped.
 The rebels stubbornly resisted our approach, with undaunted bravery but were finally compell- ed to retire fully mile, when they again disputed our passage. Crttendens corps checking our ad- vance and comp etely moving down our troops The scenes at this point were magnfcently terri be. ahe rebels deploying right and leit brought up their batteries in fine style, and shell and shot fell ike hail.
 Between five and six the enemy, apparently cx hansted by his rapid assault, took up position not assailable without abundant artillery, and the firing on both sides ceased by dark, the battle having ragged for eleven hours.
 Thscasualties among officers is extremely hea- w. The rebels were commanded by Joe Johnston. The latest from the field, II 1 a. m., report the whole rebel army having evacuated Murirees- boro, taking off with them all their prisoners, StoreS etc, and falling back towards Shelbyyile. Re port says the rebels destroying our wagon trains on the Murfreesboro turnpike.
 Additional casualties received say the following  sfon 3n.'H 'n''N'f3 M "' ''afr'hDl"h ann oi'-
 The following despatch relating to the subject we find in papers.
 CHATTANOOGA, January 5th.-To Gen. s. Coop CT: We retreated from Murfreesboro in perfect der. All the stores were saved. About 4ooO prisoners, five thousand stand of small arms, and twenty four cannon, brass and steel, have already been received here.
 [Signed B. $. EWELL, A. A. G.
 The following dispatch has been received from Gea Bragg.
 TULLAHoMA, January Al am unable to dis lodge the enemy from his entrenchments, and hear ing of endorsements to him, withdrew from his front nj ght before last. He has not followed. My cavalry are still in his front.
 (Signed) B. BRAGG.
 PETERSBURG Jannary 5.-The New York Times has been received.
 Dispatches from Murfreesboro of the lst, to Hal leck, says that terrible battle took place yester day at this place.
 Later information from the field says we have succeeded in breaking the rebel centre, and things are entirely in favor
 Gems Stanley, Rousseau and Palmer were wounded.
 telegram to the Philadelphia Press, of Dec 2lst, says that their line suffered terribly. Two o'clock, P. M. Gen. Thomas has certainly broken the reDe centre, ana uflVen nl1n aIulle or more - Rosecrans commanding in person the movements
 The 18th Wisconsin suffered terribly, losing nearly half of the entire regiment, including eight officers.
 The latest dates from Louisville, Jan. 1st, say that Gen. Rosecrans captured Murreesboro son Tuesday, and now occupies It. The rebel force retreated to Tuahoma. Over 200 wagons, which followed the line, ,.were captured by the rebels un- der Wheeler, of Tennessee.
 The second dispatch from Louisville says that Gen. Rosencrans occupied Murfreesboro
 Signed J. D. BOYLE, Brig.-Gen.
 The fight was renewed with fury on the lst, and with heavy loss on both sides.
 Gen. McCook fell back two miles before an overwhelming fo ce He rallied, but was again driven back. At latest accounts he was five miles this side of the ground occupied in the morning. Tine battle continued until night, at which time he held his position.
 The union loss is very heavy. Killed: Brig. General Sill, Lieutenant Colonel Garraschie, Ro- sencran's chief of staff1 Gen. w. Wellcott, and Col. Kelly, of the 20th Ohio: Col. Shafer; acting Brgadier General; Col. Farmer, 18th Kentucky; Col Cotton, 68th Kentucky; Col. Jones, Beth h. dania; Major Carpenter, 18th regulars; Major Rosengarter, Philadelphia; Col. Carpenter, 18th Wisconsin; Lieutenant Colonel Mckee, 10th Wis. consin.
 Wounded: Brigadier eneral Kirk, Illinois; Gen. Wood. Jndania. Gen. Van Cline, Minnesota; Major General Rousseau of Kentuckv Major Stenemer, l6th regulars, and host of officers fill ing over two columns.
 The total number of killed and wounded are es-