Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-10-02
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WAsHrNoroN, Sept %
Dispatches from Cen Rosecrans, dated
} Chattanooga. 3 and 5 p NJ, Sept 23, we're
received by the Government this morning,
from which it appears that the enemy's at
tack upon Gen. Thomas corps (Rosecrans'
lef) on Monday afternoon, was handsomely
repused, and Gen. Thomas forces marched
quietly to the position they we're about to
take when assaulted.
The official dispatches of Monday evening,
stated that two divisions Of Longstreet's were
advancing upon Gen. kosecrans leit at four
/, o'clock that afternoon. 1t turned out. how
ever. that this movement was merely for the
purpose Of Reconnaissance, as no attack
was made by the rebels.
The order of Gen. Rosecrans ior his entire
command TO concentrate was accomplished be-
fore midnight on Monday, and he is now in
a strong defensive position, which can be
easily until reiniorcements arrive The
movement Of our troops was executed 10 ex-
cellen, order, and although they bad worked
hard for several days and nights they were in
the best spirits Cen Lytle was the only
general officer killed On our side. while Bragg
acknowledges his loss in officers to be very
heavy.
] he regulars Tour reserves) went into the
battle 1000 strong and came out with only
6l5 This shows the persistency with which
our troops coniended for every inch Of ground
Gen. Rjsecrans has performed wonders in
reaching his present position after fighting
with his single command against the immense
force Of picked troops that we're combined
hi m In ttyp fbrap dav
Rosecrans will be able to assume offensive
operations again
When the las, dispatch Of yesterday closed
the enemy was quite active He had been
making approaches all the morning. Gen.
RJsecrans' men we're in the line ready for an
other encounter.
Gen. Graham, who commanded one of our
brigudes at Gettysburg, and was taken pris-
oner and conveyed to Richmond, has recently
been exchanged and reached here this a. m
Gen. Graham has communicated important
Information TO the government. He is tis-
ned that only two divisions Of Gen. Long
streets corps. with all his artillery, have been
sent TO Bragg.
In addit, to that two brgades Of Gene
ral Pickett aud the Wise Legion were alao de-
tailed to reinforce Bragg. Gen. Graham says
that he saw eighty-one pieces of cannon nov
ing across the bridge from Richmond, said to
be going to Bragg.
The news OF the battles fought between
Bragg and Rpsecrans was disappointment to
the re bel authorities at Richmond. They ex-
pccted to hear tn4t Rosecrans had been ami
hilated, and that Bragg had refaken East
Tennessee Instead of that Richmond is in
state of mourning for the heevy losses that
Rosecrsns has Inflicted upon Bragg.
An unofficial dispatch from Chattanooga
to an army officer speaks of the engagement
on Monday, IN which Longstreet attacked the
corps OF Gen. Thomas, a complete Union
victory. The fact that Gen. Thomas was
able 10 join Rosecrans at Chattanooga on
Monday night, embraces positive confirma-
tion in this respect.
From official information received from the
Army of the Cumberland, dated last night, it
is supposed that the battle WAS renewed to-
day. Much solicitude for the arrival of rein
iorcements is naturally expressed II the re-
peated orders of the government had been
obeyed, there would now need be no solcitude.
II is known that Rosecrans has abundant
stores and supplies for many days to come.
Assistance is on its way and may reach him
in time to be of servi e.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. %.
The Journal has information, which it cred
its, that Monday night the right and left
wings Of Gen. Rosecrans' army rested on the
battle-ground of Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day, and that reinforeements from Grant
number not stated, via Decatah, were TO have
reached him yesterday. General Rosecrans
headquarters we're four miles from the battle
field, in the rear of the centre. He was in
good spirits. and hopeful of complete and
decisive victory over Johnston, Bragg and
Longsreet. 1t is reported that A. P. Hill is
10 command of forces opposed to Rosecrans.
FoRTREss MoS ROE, Sept. 90
The Richmond Whig OF the 23d is receiv-
ed. II reports three days hard fighting in
Northern Georgia, with heavy losses on both
sides The rebel loss is 5000 including
many valuable officers. Among the killed:
Brig. Gems. Preston Smith of Tenn, VOL
ford of Ga, Waltham of Miss, Helmn and
Deshlet. Among the wounded are Brig.
Gems. Adams, Brown, Gregg, Bum, Preston.
Clayborne and Benning, Maj, Gen. Hood
who was wounded-has since died.
Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 22.-The fight still
goes on, we have every confidence that the
enemy will be driven from their present stand,
Mission Ridge, six or seven miles from
Chattanooga. In the three days fight the |
enemy were driven across Pea Vine Creek |
and the West Chickamanga, about eleven
miles, to his present position.
NASHVILLE, Sept. 23.
Adispatch from the front reports that there
mas been no lighting to-day. Our forces still
hold their position of yesterday which is an
evidence OF strength, as every hour increases
the chances for reiniorcements from Burn
side to arrive, and enables our forces to more
throughly intrench themselves, though no de-
finite assurances of the arrival Of reinforce
ments has been received, Brig. Gen. John
II. King reported wounded and prisoner, is
neither, as a dispatch from the front announces
him safe,-but Msj. Coolidge, his second in
was certainly killed.