The Shasta courier., 1863-11-28

are wasting their time during these momentous
dsvs: and we are hourly in expectation of re-
ceiyinr intelligence Of most important char
acter.
c;ncinnati. November 23d.-Private ad-
vices received here to-day announces Burn
sides successful retreat from Knoxville
Lonsstreet's rebel army was pressing him
hard, and severe fighting took plac, on Fri.
day ioOthl and Saturday (2lstl. Reinforce
ment, had reached Burnside from Grant
The safety of Burnside is not doubted, while
the capture or dispersion of the enemy is re-
karded as certain by those claiming to be
posted.
Cincinnati, November 24th.-There is moth
inc additional from Burnside. Cannonading.
at last accounts, was still heard. A battle
is anticipated between Grant and Bragg TO-
day.
A special dispatch to the Commercial, da.
ted at Chattanooga, November 23d, says:
Deserters last night reported that the rebels
we're falling back on Chickamauga Station.
Their artillery has been drawn from their
outer works or front, and their whole army
is apparently retreating.
I A reconnaissance this afternoon revealed
Ihe enemy apparently in force between us
knd Missionary Ridge. General Wood,
charging un to Orchard Ridge, carried the
Life pits under Sc, ere mIskeiry and artill-
BY fire, taking two hundred prisoners. We
ow hold all the high grounds this side Mis-
Eionary Ridge. Our troops are in line of bat
he and will lie on their arms to- night. Hard
Fighting is enevitable tomorrow, unless the
rebels withdraw to night.
Washington, November 24th.-The Star
of this evening contains the following account
of the brilliant preliminary movement of Gen.
eral Thomas at Chattanooga, November 23d
The reconnaissance in force made by Thomas
has been completed in most brilliant and
manner The object of the move.
ment was to ascertain the strength of the
enemy, and also to occupy and hold the knols
in front of our left, halt. way between our
lines Missionary Ridge. The principal at
tack was made by General Hazea's brigade,
supported on the left by General Willich's
brigade and on the right by Sheridan S whole
division. The entire field was visible from
Fort Wood. where General IIazen's line of
battle was formed in field, being comman-
ded by the heavy guns of the fort. Only one
field battery was taken into action. This
was planted on an elevated knoll, in the
centre of which Sheridan's line of battle was
formed before the order to advance was given
The troops moved out of their positions at
one o clock P. NJ. and remained in line three
quarters of an hour in full view of the enemy.
When everything was ready orders to advance
were given. Generals Hazen and Willich
pushed out simultaneously. The first shot
was fred ut two O'Clock P. NJ. In five min
utes the lines of General Hazen were hotly
engaged. while the artillery of Fort Wood
opened upon the rebel rifle pits and camps
behind the line. The firing practice of our
gunners was splendid. but it ELECTED no reply
and it was soon evident that the rebels had
no heavy artillery in that part of their in
trenchments. Our troops. rapidly advancing
as if on parade, occupied the knolls upon
which their works were constructed. A few
moments later, General Willioh. driving
across the open field, carried the rifle pits in
his front. the occupants of which fed. Gen
eral Sheridan. moving through forest which
stretched before him, drove in the rebels ad-
vance, and halted according to orders. We
,,avetaken two hundred prisoners and gam.
;s.s,uz of eresi importance. Should
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