The Shasta courier., 1863-09-26
EASTERN INTELLIGENCE.

Headqu irters Army of the Cumberland,
Sept l9th.-A desperate engagement COM
menced this morning at II o'clock. The
rebels made heavy attack on the position of
General Thomas, forming the left wing of our
army, and at the same time they attacked
right wing, which was thought to be a feint
Gen. McCook's and Gen. Crittenden's troops
were thrown into engagement as convenience
offered, the main portion of their forces be-
ing on the march at the time. The fight on
loft wing was of very desperate character.
The enemy was repuised, but on being rein
forced regained their position, from which
they were subsequently driven. after Sc
we're engagement Of an hour and a half, and
Gen. Thomas forces then charged, driving
rebels for nearly mile and half, aud pun
ishing them severely. About , O'Clock in
the afternoon the rebels made fierce dash
on our centre, consisting Of Van Cleve's and
Reynolds divisions. Van Cleve's division
was struck on right flank, and being vigor
ously pushed by rebels, fell back. General
Carter's line was broken, and troops became
scattered. Gen. Thomas on left and General
Davis on right then pushed their forces Wig
orously forward toward the gap, and after
hard fight recovered the ground which had
been lost. On the extreme right the fight
disclosed the intention of rebels, which evi
IDENTIFY was to get between US and Chattanoo
ga. The general engagement, which COM
menced at IL A, NJ, ended at 6 p M.
Cen Palmer, who had gathered together
our scattered forces, and Gee. Negley, who
had been sent from the right to fill the cen
tire, pushed forward and established our
lines as they had been before the battle be-
gun, along the Chickamonga creek. Tho
country where the battle was fought is level,
and has thick underground of small timber
and brushwood, and is very unfavorable for
use of artillery, very little of which was
used. The casualties in wounded were hea-
Wy, but extremely light in killed for so heavy
musketry engagement. The fight on left
was one continued roar Of musketry for an
hour or more. No general officer was in
iured. Coils. Bradley, Jones and Carroll
were wounded. The battle will probably be
renemed tomorrow. Rebel prisoners taken
represent that the corps of D. II. Hill, Polk,
Johnston and Longstreet were in the engage
ment. Our men are in the best spirits.
New York, f9th.-The steamer Mcclellan
from Morris Island on morning of 18th, has
arrived. Gilmore was mounting heavy guns
on Cummings Point to shell Charleston :
Rebel fire from James Island continued, but
was not very effective. Sumter still held by
rebels.
Baltimore, 20th.-A telegram says there
is. a rumor, which obtains belief with many.
that Richmond is being evacuated
New York 20th-Specul dispatch saws
reported evacuation of Richmond will prob
ably be accounted for by the fact that rebels
are Withdrawing stores from the line of the
Tennessee railroad, and scattering them
South through North Carolina This is rem
dered necessary by capture of East Tennes-
see.
Dispatch from Army of Potomac state that
rebels appear to have an increased force along
Rapidan, as though determined to resist our
crossing, but showing no disposition to cross
themselves. 1t is not believed that battle
is. imminent unless rebels attempt to cross.
New YOrs, 20th.--A Morris Island letter
represents rebels are busy repairing Sumter
Steamers are constantly plying between it
and the city, carrying the material. Deser-
tors says that after trengthening Sumter and
placing more batteries on James Island.
Beauregard intends to assume the offensive
in order if possible to regain possession of
Morris Island. Charleston is said to be full
of rebel troops. Other accounts say it will
be weeks yet before Gilmore can open fire on
charleston. The mounting of guns on north
end Morris Island proves very slow work, un-
der fire from rebel batteries or James Island
Gilmore issued a congratulatory order to
troops, in which he says Charleston and its
harbor lie at the mercy of our artillery.
Chicago, 2lst, l0.A. M.-Louisville dis
patches this morning say our army under
Rosecrans has been badly beated by Bragg.
and has been compelled to retreat to Chatta-
nooga. Bragg had received heavy reinforce.
ments from Lee, Beauregard and Joe Johns
ton. Telegraph lines south of Louisville are
so occupied with military business we are
not yet able to present any particulars.
Cincinnati, 2lst.-Commercial dispatches
have the following account of SATURDAYS
fight: Battle commenced at IL A. NJ. in Vi.
cinity of Widow Glenn's hoGse, on Chatta.
nooga road. 1t soon became general, enemy
maneuvering his troops finely. Early in the
action the rebels made charge on Felton's
and Thomas batteries. snd FIVE out of six of
the Parroti guns were captured. Captain
Van Pelt, commanding batteries, taken pris.
oner. Ato o'clock the contest became ter
Tlho, the roll of musketry continuous and