New-York daily tribune., 1863-11-25

&c the Associated Press.
WARRINGTON Tuesday, Nov. 81, ls63.
The Star Of this afternoon will contain the
following account Of brilliant preliminary movement
e ty II jc- Gen Thomas:
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. Monday Nov. %, 1863.
Tie reconnaissance in force made by MajorGen.
Thomas Las been completed in the most brilliant and
successful manner.
TIC troops employed were the divisions Of Gems.
Wood and sheridan of tire ith Army Corps, under the
immediate direction of Ger. Granger
The object Of the movement not only to ascertain
ne strength Of the enemy bat 10 occul! two bold knos
In front Of our left halfway between lines and Mis-
sonary Ridge.
TIE principal attack was made by Gen. Hazens Brie
ade commanded by thai General supported on the len
ty Gen. Willich's Brigade, and On the night by the
whole division of Gen. Sheridan.
Tie entire field was distinctly visible from Port
Wood in front Of which Gen. Haien's Ane OF daitlc
formed, and as tie whole army wss under arms
with Gen. Hovards corps formed in a solid column a.
aToselvo to the attacking force the spectacle wds one
ef magnheence.
TIE fed being commanded hy TIE hrayy guns Of he
for,, only field battery taken into action This
was planted on an elevated no in tho center Of which
Gen Shoridans line Of battle formed befcrcthe
oglsr 10 advance was given.
The troops moved out Of their position just before
O'Clock in the afternoon and remained in line or three
gnsriors OF an hour in full view Of the enemy
AT last everything being ready, Gen. Granger gave
The order TO advance and Gen Hszcn and Gen. Wilch
pushed ou; simultaneously. II
The first shot was fired at o'clock in the afternoon
and in FIVE minutes the lines Of Gen. Hazcn were hoy
engaged while the artillery Of Fort Wood and Gen.
Thomas opened upon the Rebel rihepits. and the
camps behind the line ofhghting.
The practice OF eunners was splendid the camp
and batteries Of the enemy being about mile and thre
quarters dstr, but FIRE ELECTED no response, and
twas soon evident that the Rebels had heavy artl
lery in that part of their iutrenchmens AT loasi.
Our troops rapidly advancing as II on parade occn
pied The knols upon which they were directed al ~
minutes pasi two.
Ten minutes later Gen. Which. driving across an
open field carried the rife pits in his front Whose oc
cupsns fed as they fred their last yoley. and Gen.
Sheridan moving through the forest that stretched be
fore him. drove in the onemy's pichets, and halted h'
advance in obedience 10 orders reaching the rne
pits where the Rebel force awaiting ms attack
Nosuch attack was made. however the design being
10 recover the nights our left but not to assault tA'
Rebel works.
We have taken about two huudrod prisoner cap
tuIea mostly nom Ai4Ddint iuplN, anu "''' h"4N'N
position Of great importance. should tie Rebels s at
tempt 10 bold the Chattanooga Valley, a. with thes
nights in our possession column moving 10 turn ME
sionarv Ridge is secure from flank artillery.
The Rebels fred their small cannon only during IN
CIscISSAT1. Tuesday Nov. "a, ist3.
The Commerciai Of this city has special dis
patch. dated Chattanooga he I'D instant which says
Desertsrs last neh1 reported that The Rebels "ei
falling back Of Chickamauga station
Their artillery has been withdrawn from onT rom
.'The whole Rebel arDy is apparently in retreat
"a reoonnoissance this afternoon reveals that ih
enemy apparently are in force between us and Mis
sionary Ridge.
"Gen. Wood. in charging up Orchard Ridge carrie
fhe riaeIiis under severe mnsiety and artillery Ire
taking 200 Rebel prisoners We now bold all The hg
ground this tide Of Missionary Ridge Our troops ar
In line OF battle and viii lie on thcir arms 10 night
Hard fighting is inevitable tomorrow unless Ia
Rebels withdraw tonight.