The New York Herald Newspaper, November 29, 1863, Page 1

WHOLE NO. 9935. THE GREAT VICTORY. Quartermaster General Meigs’ Deserip- tion of the Battle of Chattanooga. The Rebels Surprised in Open Daylight. Splendid Manceuvring on the Field. HOOKER’S FIGHT ABOVE THE CLOUDS. THE RESULTS OF THE VICTORY, Ren, Reo * ae Quartermaster General Meigs’ Report, Heanquarrens, Cuatraxooaa, Nov, 26,1963, Eowm M. Staxtoy, Secretary of War:— Sm—On"tho 23d instant, at half-past eleven A. M., General Grant ordered a demonstration against Mission- ary Ridgo, to develop the force holding it, The troops marched out, formed in order, and advanced in line of | battle a if on parade. . The rebels watched the formation and movement from thelr picket lines and rifle pits, aud from the summits of | Misstonary Ridge, five hundred foot above us, and thought Mt was a review and drill, sé openly and deliberately, so | Fegular, was it all dons. | ‘The line advanced, preceded by skirmishors, and at ‘two o'clock P. M. reachod our picket lines, and opened a Fattling volloy upon the rebel pickets, who replied and ran into their advanced line of rifle pits. After them | Went our ekirmisbers and into them, along the centre of he line of 25,000 troops which General Thomas had #0 quickly displayed, until fe opened fire. Prisonors assert that they thougbt the whole movement ‘was a roviow and goneral drill, aad that it was too late to send to their camps for reinforcements, and that they | were overwhelmed by force of numbers. /t was a sur- Prise in open daylight, ‘ At threo P. M., the important advanced position of Orchard Knob and tho lines right and left were in our Possession, and arrangemnts were ordered for holding them daring the night. The next day at daylizht Gene Tal Thomas had five thousand men across the Tennossoe ‘nd established on its south bank, and commenced the construction of a poatoon bridge about six miles above ‘Cha: tanooga, The rebel steamer Dunbar was repaired at the right moment, and rondered offective aid in this cressing, car- Tying over Six thousand men, * 7" By nightfall Genera} Thomas bad seiz.d the extremity ‘Of Missionary Ridgo ucarost the river, and was inbrench: ing himself. General Howard, with a brigade, opened communication with him from Chattanooga on the south ‘side of the river. Skirmishing and cannonading continucd all day on tho loft and centre, General Hooker scaled the slopes of Lookout Mountain, and from the valley of I.ook- out creek drove the rebels around the point. He cap- tured some two thousand prisoners, aud established hine seif high up the mountain eide, im full view of Chatta- nooga. This raised the blockade, and now steamers wore ordered from Bridgeport to Chattanooga, hey had run only to Kelioy’s Ferry, wheuco teu miles of hauling over mountain roads § and twice ‘across the: Tenvesseo on pontoon bridges brought us our supplier. All night the point of Missionary Ridge on the extreme Jeft and tho side of Lookout Mouutain on tho extreme right blazed with tho camp fires of loyal troops. The day had boon one of dense mists and rains, and much of General Hooker's bite was fought above the Gioudz, which couceatod bina {rom our view, but fro m which bia muskeiry was hoard, At vigbtfall the sky cleared and the full moon—‘‘the traitor’s doom’—shone upon the beautiful scene, untii one A. M., when twinkling sparks upon the mountain side showed that picket skirmishing was going on, int Steonsed, A brigade S6it froin Chattanodga cronssd tho CB tranooga creek and opened communication with Hooker. Gen. Grant’s headquarters during the afternoon of the 234 and the day of tho 24th wore in Wood's redoubt, ex ‘cept when in the course of the day be rode along the ad vanced jine, visiting the headquarters of the several commanders, in Chattanooga valley. Atdaylight on the 25th the Stars and Stripes were descried on the peak of Lookeut. The rebels had evacu- ated the mountain. Hooker moved to descend the mountain, striking Ms sionary Ridgo at the Rossville Gap, tojsweep both side and its summit. The rebel troops were soea, as soon as it was light enough, streaming regiments and brigades along the nar. row summit of Missionary Ridge, either concentratiog on the right to overwhelm Sherman, of marching for the ruilrowd to raise the siege, Thoy had evacuated the valley of Chattanooga. ‘Wey atandon that of Chickamauga? The twenty-pounders aad four-and-a-quarter inch rifles Of Wood's redoubt opened oo Missionary Ridgo. Kno} sent ite compliments to the ridge, which, with rided Parrots, answered, aud the cannonadé, thus commenced continwed all day. Shot and shell sereamod from Orchard Knob to Missionary Ridge, and from Mirsiousry Ridze to Orchard Knob, and from Wood's redoubt the Aeads of Generals Grant and Thomas and their waft, who twere with us in Unis favorable position, from whence tre whole battle could be seen as in an amphitheatre. The head. quarters were under fire all day long. Cannonading and musketry were beard frou General Sherman, and General Howard marched the Eleventh corpe to joln him. General Thomas seut out skirmishers, who drove in the rebel pickets and chased thom tnto their tutreachments, and at the foot of Missionary Ridge Sherman made an ve sault sgainst Rragg’s right, ‘utrouched ona high knob next that on which Sherman bimeelf Jay fortified. The as sau!t war gallantly mado. Would Orchard our Sherman reached the edge of (he crest, and beld bie ground for (it seemed to me) an hour, but was blvodily repulsed by reserves, A general advacce was ordered, and a strong line Of tirmishers followed by a deployed two miles in length. At the signal of eaten shots from Readquarters on Orchard Koob the line moved rapidly snd orderly forward, Tho rebel p.cketa discharged their motkets and ran into their rifle pits. followed on their heels. ‘The Jine of bate was not far bebind, aud we saw tbo ine of battle some Our skfrmishers . ) | NEW MEADE’S IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS. The Army of the Potomac Across the Rapidan River-- of the Corps. ___ For —— aa Te Sy vosucco 4 ISUCCOSTUCK i ‘¢ SxS r aX! Z MITCHELLS FORD'S Wy SAN ALNbiLMZ <2) CLARKS MOUNTA hg, ft s spaine NZ » > £ & gray rebels ewarm out of the ledge line of rife pits ond over the base of the hil! in numbers which surprised ws. A few turned aud flrod their pieces; but the greater Qumber collected into the many roads which cross ob liquely up its steep face, and went on to the top Some regiments pressed on and swarmed up the steep sides of the ridge, and here and there a color was ad vanced beyond the |inos. dangorous, but the advance was supported, and the whole Nn was ordered to storm the heights, upon which aot jews than forty pleces of artillery, and od ready to slaughter the sesailaats, The attempt appeared most one knew low many muskets Wi wards beors answerlog to cheers the meu swarmed p They gathered to the po ascent, aad the line was broken. onat Color after color was planted on the summit, while musket and cagnou romited their thunder upon them. A well directed shot from Orchard Knov exploded « rebel caisson on the summit, and the gun was eeen being peedily talon to the right, its driver lashing bis horses, A party of our solalers intercepted them, and the gna wos captured, with cheers A Gerce moaketry Oght broke out to the left, where between Thomas and Sherman,a mile or two of the ridge was still occapied by the rebels, Prag left tho house in which be bed held bia hoady var. J rode to the rear as our troops crowded the bh ow either side of bi Geweral Geant proceete! ter be summit, and theo onty did we know ite beight. Some Of the captured artillery was put Into popition. Artileriate Were sent for to work (he guns and cajivons were searched for ammunition The rebel log breartworks were torn tw plecer and carried to the other wide of the ridge and cee! in forming barricades acreee, A wirong fing of (afantey was formed in Whe rear of STRI dideult ot | IN ROBEATSONS 7h SCALE OF MILES GFELLOWS {>} \ . Aunt = a Paird’s line, and engaged in a musketry contest with tho rebels to the left, and a secure lodgement was 9009 effected. The other assauit to tbe right of is threw down their arms sod ur Coatre gained tho mmit, and (be 6 fed. Hooker, coming ‘ato favor of the ridge and captured mauy prisoners, Position, awept{ine right Tragg’s remawing troops jeft early a the night, aud the battle of Chattanooga, after days of manaewering and The strength of the rebellion in [the Burnside (t relieved from danger in Fax fighting, was won. contre is broken | Temnener. Kentucky and Tenmenwe are retcued. Georgia and the Southeam are threatened in the rear, and anh victory is added lo ‘Ne chapter of \ Unconditional Surrent Grant."" To-pight the estimate of captures is several thousands Prisoners and thirty pieces of artillery. Our loss for #0 great a victory is not severe. Bragg \¢ Sring the railroad as he retreats towards De ton, Sberman is in bot pursuit To-day I viewod the battle Meld mil@s along Missionary ? ce and for several mie on | ook out Moustain. BP rvetatly not i directed, 10 well ordered a battle nas taken place during the war, But o was tepuleed taasaalt, by calling to that t the revel reserves, prevented them repalsiog any he others. A fow days since Bragg seut to General Orant a fog of tence advising him that it would be prodeat to remove any non combatants who might be wtill io Chattanorga. Ko reply ber been reversed, but the combatents hay og Femoved from this vicin'ty, it # probable that nom com Datante ¢6n rem lo without Impradence Me. MEIOS, Quartermaster General, ARK GE; RMANNA\ GACOBS MILL FORD] JACOBS ANIL which extends for rit | , YORK, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1863. FOUR CENTS. ‘The wa0Ls J THOMPSOH., ZZ gino STONES BEL. & y € ee BURNSIDE’S ARMY. ‘The Latest from Knorvilic. Lovpos, Ky., Nov. 25, 1969 General Barneide stil! holds Kaory position for tem days, against largo odie and military hero, and has endeared bans mon Of East Tennessee as no man over did, sod the hoor and copfdence of the whole country toner vee My family are in Knoxville, aod { a my way Cincinpatimadvised to leave by the military act Teball retura by W. G BROWNLOW m a. TRE MATINER at THe CADEMY OF & (ne CAM endure the outbreak of & hasty choteric mat bare generally, though passionate, go>! ler the storm there comes a peaceful tate 80 ly, epitefal, cowardly, eumpicious . So1 wateh about aod are at ali times some and upkind, They are unbos ere are f serene moments with them. fo Ike roa dure with fortitude a good, hard, honest shower mee down with a w tear, Bot a comme dowa ip (oe fer ail tbinge, renders nx tn iserab ‘ le to emter the mind of thos reeven the most prosperous detestable weather did we ! there aaaa crowd of richly Tortinee, which was the beet of tthis op . here wae great os me o be wit ‘ nd inducement at ie met Rellinie diown of as wae e Lote mg by Mix "ho * mecee ot ca a Kivigo, (and Mwebi « Added to thie, the management ene Virginia Lorin! woold sing the grant ‘Bemmivacit,’ amd that, aded by Hig ping to the evidest fom the ne The opera passed of mor who le ever #0 yerieet in Hurgombovs thy hreg ects of Fords and the Routes ty DS HALL hearted, and-| MEADE’S ARMY. Successful Progress of the Army of the Potomac. | Heavy Cannonading Heard ] on Friday. i} | | | | \ SwHire # OHAPEL > | THE REBEL CAVALRY DRIVEN BACK. Lee’s Forces Moving Towards Ora County Court House, &e., Mr. William VYoung’s Despatches. Rorranayxoox Station, Nov. 25—1 P.M. Tho progress mado by Genoral Meado tw highly en- 1. &e., &e. couraging and success 130 FEET ELEVATION A new basis of supplion will be established in a very WS fow days, from whioh tho army will operate with most \ = Jamaging effect to the confederacy. j Weare having a heavy and diaagrooable rain. Rarpauannoce Start Nov. 28—7 P.M. The Army of the Potomac baa finally severed its tine of communication with Washington, and nothing has come through from it #iuce yesterday morning. If there had been a general engagement yesterday the wounded would Lave been sent to the rear and conveyed to Washington by the railroad from this point, As no wounded men have been seut bere, it Is certain that no battle has been fought, Tho heavy capnonading of yoatorday was probably of no greator importance than artillery Oring frequently in, which makes a great doal of noise, but docs little exeou- tion Thiv morning cannonading was heard, fainter than that of yesterday, but during the day it has been perfectly quiet. ‘The rain coased before dark, aud it is probable that the quantity which foll to day will not interferro with the movements of the army except for a fow hours. In emancipating \teolf from Washiogton, the Army of tho Potomac i in @ porition Lo operate most disastrously against the rebels. Should it also emancipate the Union prisoners now enduring ages of misory Ina single month At Richmond, it will accomplish ope of tha greatest achiovernenta performed by avy army during the war, Somo Ume vince It was intimated in this correspond- enéo that movements were contemplated which would give joy to the heart of every loyal man in the country and plunge the rebels into the deepest depths of grief. Aro not the hopes of the people being reaiMa? and doos not every day dovelop something new rolating to tho purposes of Géueral Meade? General Logalla, Chief Quartermaster of the Army of the ’otomac, complinented Colonel Devereus, the super: totendent of the Military railroad, which has transported yiien to the army. by sending him « despre thatthe Commending: General and bimseif, and other officers of the Quartermaster’s Department, were under great obligations to the superintendent for the promptocss and eMeiency of hin transportation do- partment, which bas foraged and rationed @ large army, sufficiently not only for itm gaily eupplios, but for soch » bumber of days ehond a» to ensble it towtart out on a Jong marct, and all this oo a single track rallrond MINE ra rarer E.R. WELFORD . ‘Tho train this evening will tke down nine gueriites, ¢aptared between Catlett's Station and Fairfax Court House last night. Four of them were captured in ove house, and wore all in one bed. Que of them bad three thousand deliare iu greenbacks In his pocket The Preas Despat tics. Wasmmotom, N 28, 109. etomac haw been receive! today at army headquarters up to two No intelligence respecting the Army of thi o'clocic this afternoon The Star nays that yesterday f ¢ cavalry pouhod forward as far as L/cust Grove, where (bey met the ter advance of the rebel cavalry, and the driven andy acroee Mill pe. a oat point and Orange Court House, and the whote rebel foree across Roswell creek, o river, and a bod ween tbat el infantry wae | moved off in the direction of the ister pl Srove s four miles south of Germaons Ford, in ty, and within @ abort dutence of the wit- ro Houker fought hie bate, Loenst Orange derners Mull thence to Mountain river, where the rebel General Karly, stwo mine from Locust Grove, and from rye, raid Wo be in foree, la about eux w th Ewoli's old ¢ miles. Orange Court House la tea or twelve miles farther pio & southwest direety n Ceape of the Ketel General Jolin More 8 Oltleers trom the “cum New a8, 18ea General Jobn Morgan and sit of hia offowre—via: Cap nett, Taylhr, Sbebdon Hockerem ith wt aeomer iwvery a roughly pleesing. Sbe sung the a ‘oreno” with much taste aod ox Ab non Giupge,’’ abe rendered , the rive be bo doubt that Mise Kellogg i# very | oO i aoware ard ‘9 ORered for the errent pera Jett! Baw a voice which, though net very powerful, is | of Morgso attract! eweetrors. He wan very aucem 0 | Groat exertécne are being ate to recepiure the tug! the role of Klvino, 1 in evident tbat this artiat i a great favor te with the the Cow fhe sang the aire "Vs Raw) - pab Biach| @as Samira that ¢ Moves ’ me | Pick from the top cell & ad ’ clatw 4a balf inches & “pe ” wea cot, ander the bed, leading Gown bait foot sewer, ronning to the main wall aromnd th 4 ent 1 wel wie at © tox y 1b ue e1 (tte toe ry The aus — . 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