, 1863-09-29
FR0kh BURkSlDE'S ARMY.
MATTERS In EAST
TENNESSEE.

TENNESSEE.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Ttibune.J
kHoxyn1x, Tenn, Sept. %, 1888.
our occupation Of East Tennessee contIn
ues comparatively quiet since Fosters en-
gagement with Carter In which be captured
seventy, killed six, wounded, ten and routed
the balance.
An expedition, to drive *he rebels from the
railroad, WIS euceessful. shackelord came
on the enemy's plcIets near Carter's station
ski1mishipg continued all day, On Monday.
The rebels retreated into earthworks, ard
cannonading VAS kept up MI night. The
att5ck was maintained TIL Tuesday, and pre-
partitions made to capture the party, but they
made their escape during the night. They
left seventeen Of their dead. Our loss Was
two killed ard seven wounded.
This leaves East Tennessee clear. Rowing
bands viii be picked up by our cavalry.
Our chiet Interest is concentrated In Rose
crans, and re await the moment Of action
with anxiety. Our boys are In fine health
and spirits.
Gen. Harttuff lett for the North on Friday.
Gen. Judah is in temporary command Of the
corps.
Forage and food are plenty. Cavalry and
artillery are remounted md ready for any
emergency.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tribunal
HEADQUARTERS AnAr Or TIE Ono,
kSo1yr1E, Thursday, Sept. "a, j.
Via CINCINNATI, Sept %, 1853.
Military matters are now In state Of abso-
lutte suspense. The rebels had collected the
scattered forces Of Jones, Midwall, jackson,
and Carter about Jonesboro. Cavalry and
infantry were sent out to look after them.
Col. Fosters command got round them and
fell on the rear Of Carter's right at Bristol,
killed si1, wounded ten, and captured about
one hundred, routing the forces entirely.
Since which, ne have had no news. Neither
mail or telegraph is yet in operation. We
are In anxious suspense awaitipg the move
ments Of Rosecrans.
In the utter absence Of all reliable news,
the army is full Of rumors, according to
which the rebel numbers are being augment
ed daily. a fight and defeat Of Rosecrans
has been reported three times today, and
that he has been demolished BY Lee In person,
who has abandoned Richmond. only men.
tion these matters, Us the rumors NE have.
No doubt you have the truth. The country
is full Of spies, and many so.cai1ed deserters
are playing that role. Telegraphic news is
frequently street Talk within one hour Of its
arrival.
It Is evident to Ill who observe closely that
there are quite too many managers, just nov,
in Tennessee, and it will be some time before
affairs can be regulated to run smoothly. As
in Kentucky, the lukewarm patriots, Hho
tzim their sails to any squall, are exercising
too much influence just now. They feted and
dincd the Confederate officers, took oaths,
raised regiments, hurrahed for JEFF. Davis,
and are now delighting our officers with the
superabundance Of their courtesles. The
dashing bellies have doffed the red, white and
red and mounted loyal colors, and mey be
seen, every day, accompanied by our gay To-
tharios, enjoying equestrian amusements, to
the wonder Of Union people and disgust of
real rebels. It Is safe to asec1t that the chief
families Of Knoxville are rebels.
Recruiting for the National Guard is going
on rapidly. Seven new regiments are nearly
full, and Crawford's 1st Tennessee regiment
Of artillery has already received GOO. They
are being armed rs rapidly as raised, and will
become strong clement for the defense Of
East Tennessee.
Notwithstanding the stringent orders of
Gen. Burnside, and the vigilance Of Gen. Car
ter, as Provost Marshall Gen. Of Tenn, ont
RACES are constantly being committed BY the
vindfctiye Tennesseears. 4 man Was shot at
his own door, fsw days aimee, and another,
yesterday.
The Tennesseans seem to regard the occu-
Iation Of East Tennessee as an opportun-
ity to retaliate for their OWL grleyances,
and complain bitterly that the1 arenot allow
I'd to run riot through rebel property. Oa
the other hand, loyal Tenuesseeans are not
ab1e to comprehend that the negroes are free
by an act Of Congress, the Proclamation,
Burnside's order regarding rebel property,
and the conditions fOrder No. 100. Many re-
bells believe 1t. however, mud are driving their
negroes into the streets; others are clamozing
for their negroes, and the result is that much
confusion prevails and much injusticeis done.
Scme policy should be adopted to rectify
both, and some certificate Of freedom should
be given to show that the negro's case has
been adjudicated.
I have written regularly and forwarded
when could, Capt. Morris, 1t is believed,
has gone to Camp Nelson to establish q tri-
weekly mail. The telegraph ia still silent.
While write, news, without details, came
from Charleeton tending to confirm the ru-
mors Of an engagement ending unfavorably
to Rosecrans. Our news from that quarter
will be stale to you by the time this comes to
hand, but whichever side may gain the day
ut CHATTANOOGA will occupy East Tennessee
in all probability. I will not venture to sur
mise what will become Of the present incum-
bsnta, or where their etaffs may fall, to it,
dIcate future movements.
Gen. Hartsuff left for the North this fore.
noon. Els absence, although temporary, will
be eorely felt BY the people. Hiscool head
and sound Judgment can Ill be spared just
now, and there are none to take his place
even for time. His indefatigab1e skill in
organizing, and acknowledged skill in COM
manding the 23d Army Corps, is compliment
ed By Gen. Burnside as the finest in the SER
vice, and is NOW matter Of history eVen.i H
The miraculous ubiquity Of Gen. Burnside
will find the machinery running roughly in
his absence, Gen. Carter Is now In command
Of the post, Gilbert having accompanied his
brigade.
FROM SPRINGFIELD.
Special Digpatcht to the Chicago Trtbunc-1
SPRINGFIELD, Sept. 2s, 1858.
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