Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-09


my's right. In Short the Federal Ire shattered,
the turning point Of the battle at hand and victory
seemed about to perch upo1 our banner.
Meanwhile, the Federals at Browns Ferry, seeing the
distant engagement in. progress, threw forward two
columns, one of which attacked Law, Robertson and
Bennng, while the oher moved steadily around to PEN
citrate the interval between Braon aud our main body
The first effected little or success, being handsomely
met by the troops covering the bridge but the latter
promised other results General jenkins instantly d.
vning the intention, ordered Bratton to retire towards
the bridge, and the remainder Of his command to hold
their position every hazard until the arrival Of the
former. The Federals continued to press on. Lieut.
Col Logan, of the Hampton Legion, with fourteen
panies which be had relieved from picket duty having
arrived took position on the left Of Benning, and
opening fire. added to the check which the enemy we're
sustaining Braton was now his return, and having
fortunately reached the bridge there formed another
line, while Law, Robertson aud BennDg dropped eau.
tousy back behind their skrmishers and recrossed the
bridges. Bratton followed in good order, bring
log such of the wounded could be removed and the
command was saved from capture snnihia:ion.-
Gen. Jenkins who s,w the last but the skIr-
mishers who continued to hold their position until the
struggling wounded had crossed the Greek and then n
rear of the column himself retired. So ended the en-
gagement.
Although We had not achieved q victory, We had,
Judging by resulGq been blessed with proydsnta sue
80 NJ E,ao,.I, encountered h, Isnt;n., p,;..au
were undoubtedly on the Of decided defeat as
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thirty and ffty
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that It il from one thousand 10 four
team bundrsa-arge numSers being carried TO the rear
sou,bward and across Browns Ferry to Chattanooga.
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,be nsopers stated that the commander of his division
v.s tho notorious J,bn T Geary. of Kansas and yir
o;ns infamy The contest therefore was Gsry yersus
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