The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
Great Esatt:e in the Southwest.
CONFEDERtTES JICTORIOES.


the 18th, 10th, 21st and 22d Of September,
tremendous battle was fought by the Confederate
forces under Gen. Bragg, and the Yankees under
Gen. Rosencranz, between Ringgold, Ga, and
Chattanooga, Tenn. Below we give all the par
ticulars Of the fight we have been able to gather.
Although the accounts are somewhat confused and
a little conflicting, the fact is unni8take that
Bragg has achieved a"great aud glorious victory
over the invaders Of Our country under Rosencranz:
The attack on the enemys lines made early
Saturday morning about S miles northwest from
Ringgold, ON this side of the ChickanJauga, on
Frazer's farm, By the forces under the command OF
Generals Walker, CLeatham, and Hood, aud lasted
all day. On Sunday the engagement bccame
general. and lasted all day. The cannonading was
represented by those that heard it being terrific.
Our two wings drove those OF the enemy back
several miles, but the centre of each army re-
manned firm ON Sunday at night. We have H.
formation from a. reliable source that our troops
being very much 10 want OF water made des-
perate charge on portion Of the enemy,s forces
stationed on Pea Vine creek, and routed them at
the point Of the bayonet, and obtained their
position Oh the creek. In this charge it is said
we lost from twelve to fifteen hundred, and the
loss of the enemy, who made obstinate resistance,
is represented exceeding anything our informant
ever beheld.
ATLANTA, Sept. 22.-Advices from the battle
field come in scanty, yet sufficient has been
ceived to show that a great success has been
achieved in the two days fighting. The main if
not the entire force of Rosencranz was engaged,
and driven back from all positions. They
greatly demeralized and forced to destroy
large quantities Of stores and baggage. Their re-
sisfance was stubborn, Our troops are flushed
with victory, eager and fresh, with every conf
dence that the foe viii be driven from his present
stand on Mission Ridge, six or eight miles from
Chattanooga. The fight yesterday was a most
spirited one. Longstreet and Hill attacked the
cnemy's centre by night, and after desperate re-
sistance, the enemy was driven from his position,
with loss of from 1900 to 5000 prisoners aud
ii number OF pieces of artillery.
The latest accounts from the field yesterday,
noon, state that the enemy made stand on Mis-
sion Ridge. Our loss in general officers is very
great Brig Gen Helm, of Kentucky, was killed
while leaking charge; Gen. Hood mortay wuun-
dcd; Brig Gen Dan. Adams and John G.: Brown,
severely wounded; Maj Richmond, of Folks staff
killed The battle began three miles West Of
Fast of the Chickainauga. In the three days fight,
the enemy driven Pea Vine Greek and
West of the Chickamauga about eleven miles to
the present position. He threw up temporary
been defeated on ground of his choosing.
The following special despatch has been reoa w.
cd by Gov. Harris, confirming our reports:
tAichamauya, iSepG oO-S p. Ma, the two
days fighting we succeeded in driving the enemy
from his positions. Casualties heavy on both sides
the enemys evidently heavier than ours Gen
Preston Smith killed last night, OF II O'clock
when leading his brigade, within few yards Of.
the cnemy's lines. Gen. John G. Brown, Gen
Hood, Gen. Gregg, Gen. Dan Adams aud Gen
Helm wounded, and Gen Deshler killed The
Yankee Gen Little was killed: We have captur-
ed about $500 prisoners, aud about rs or 80
pieces of artillery. Troops never fought better
than ours. They are in high spirits, and ready to
meet the enemy again to morrow.
BATH Fteld Of Ch:ckonsougu, (fought Sept.
2D-11 \. M.-The enemy rctreated trcm our
front under c~Ter last night leaving his killed and
wounded on the field. Our victory is complete
We have captured large number of small arms
aud tbirtysix pieces Of artillery have been brought
IN; twenty additional pieces reported About
5000 prisoners are also reported
The army is in fine spirits, ready and eager for
a vigorous pursuit. No additional particulars to
report We met here the whole force of Rosen-
orauzs army.
The following official despatch was received at
Richmond from Gen. Bragg:
Ten Miles South Of Chattanooga, yia Ring-
gold, September 2l.-The enemy retreated on
Chattanooga last night, leaving their dead and
wounded incur hands His loss was very large
III men, artillery, small arms and cofors Ours was
heavy but not yet ascertaned The victory is
complete and our cavalry pursuing. With the
blessing Of God, our troops have accomplished
great results against largely superior numbers.
We have TO mourn the loss Ut many gallant officers
Brig. Gems. Preston Smith, Helm and Deshler
killed; Maj. Gen. Hood, Brig. Gems. Adams.
Gregg and Brown wounded
(Sgned) BRAXToN BRAGG
LATER.-Alanta, Sept. 22-Two heavy trains
of wounded arrived this afternoon, from near
Ringgoid, and we have further particulars of the
battle, which enables us to correct the former re-
ports that have come in. The principal correction
we haye to make is that the enemy's line was
formed on the west of the Chickamauga River
and not on Pea Vine Greek, as reported After
two days desperate fighting, Roseucranz was
driven several miles from his position and our
right flank took and held the road to Chattanooga
by which he received his supplies
On Sunday night, Rosetlcranz abandoned the
field and selected position in the mouutaiu
On Sunday morning, skirmshlns occurred as our
troops pushed forward, and about ? p H. can
nonadjng was heard in front. From the best in
formation can obtain, the ehemy has concen-
trated Mission Ridge, and Longstreet as'to
advance against him this morning. Our loss is
stated to reach from ten to fifteen thousand-that
Of the enemy is much greater Two Yankee
Generals are known to be kiiled-Little aud
Thomas. Two trains, with 1900 prisoners, have