The daily Chattanooga rebel. [volume] (Griffin, Ga.) 1864-1865, 1864-07-19
FrOm the Army Of remesscc.

Jvuosloajonco vf the Chattanooga Rebel
In THE FIELD, NEAR CuArrAuoocugE1
July II, 'jl, p. Ne
Yesterday we were all agrooably surprised to
hear that General Braxton Bragg had visited the
Army of Tenn. His presence at this particular
juncture of affairs prosagos perhaps change in
the nature of the future policy of our commanding
General, however, it is generally understood that
he is sent by the President to bear important orders
and to report to his Exceency the condition Of the
army. have no doubt but that his report will be
satisfactory. Our army is in good condition. rca-
dy and willing to move upon the enemy or West
Point.
am just from the front All quiet with the ox-
cepdon Of slight skirmishng. Occasionally We
hear the roar Of artillery but it creates no alarm
whatever. The enemy seem to have no strong
force opposite us, near the Railroad Very lttlo
smoke can be seen on that side near the river His
main forces it appears have been sont to the right
and left and in all probability corps has been or
dorod to Marietta.
At various points along the river our sdrmishcrs
have fortified near the waters edge whilst the enc
my occupy the other bank within speaking dis
tance
1t is reported that Yankee suffers wagon came
down near the river lt @ point whore there was
temporary armistcc existing, and traded with num-
bers of our soldiers giving coffee for tobacco,
Brig Gen. ohm c. Coffee who has recently been
appointed to that rank is assigned to the command
of Wrghfs Brigade.
He is worthy officer and well deserved the ap-
ponment. The announcement that he was assign
cd to Wrights Brigade was received by the officers
and men of that command with the greatest enthu-
siasm. During this long campaign he has watched
their interests, and has never failed to make any
sacrifice of personal ease to add to their comfort
In the formation of his lines when advanced upon
by the enemy, he has always bccn at the front ma
king personal examinations Of the ground, and lo-
eating his picket line where it could iuaict heavy
loss upon the enemy, with little loss to ourselves
Ills dispositions have elected the admiration of all
under his command.
Ut. Col A. D. Gwyne, succeeds him in the gal
liant old 3Sth Tenn. Regiment.
A. Rocky Face Mountain that regiment togoth-
or with the 3Sth Alabama of Clayton's old brigade,
repulsed three lines of battle, inactng very heavy
loss upon the enemy,
1t. Col. Gwynno received q very complimentary
note from Brig. Gen, II. D. Clayton, who has re
Gently been appointed to the rank of Major Gen
ora and assigned to the command of Stewards
Division.
Jrfy Is, 10 o'clock, Am All quiet this morn
ing. Stringent orders have been issued lorbdding
any communication whatever with the enemy.
Our army reposcs quietly on the Southern bank
of the Chattahoochoo.
Many feel that the compaigu is over, but l can
not believe General Johnston viii allow the enemy
to remain quietly where ne is
Tho heavy pressure in Virginia seems to have
considerably subsided.
We all hope that Gen. Dragg's visit will result
in important changes as to our policy in the future
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