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The Daily Dispatch: November 30, 1863., [Electronic resource], McNeill's capture in Hampshire county. (search)
army. The Confederacy learns from a general officer just down that light skirmishing began on Saturday. There was intense firing on Sunday and Monday, and becoming continuous along the whole line at daylight on Tuesday. The battle began by the enemy charging impetuously on Lookout with forty thousand strong, and at the same time occupying the attention of our right wing at the foot of Mission Ridge. The onset at first was not impetuous, but increased in vigor as the day advanced. Hill's corps, commanded by Breckinridge, met the shock with unflinching courage.--Late in the afternoon the enemy increased, and by repeated attacks made an impression on our lines. At 4 P. M. the left centre gave way — the enemy pouring through the valley like a flood. Our troops on Lookout, seeing themselves cut off, got confused, retreating in disorder. During the night, the enemy not pursuing, the remnant of our left was withdrawn to Mission Ridge, where our troops were massed for the m
on, firing the bridges behind him. Among the prisoners captured was a son of Gen. Breckinridge. The following is the latest dispatch from Grant. Chattanooga, Nov. 25.--7:15 P. M. --To Mayor Gen.Halleck, General in Chief; --Although the battle lasted from early down until dark this evening, I believe I am not premature in announcing a complete victory over Bragg. Lookout Mountain top, all the rifle pits in Chattanooga Valley, and Missionary Ridge entire, have fallen into our hands. [Signed]U. S. Grant Major Gen. Dispatches from Meade's army place A. P. Hill's corps at Mitchell's Ford, and Ewell's corps at Raccoon and Morton fords. They claim that if Meads gets possession of the Fredericksburg and Central roads he will have the shortest route to Richmond, and get there first. Where will Lee be? It is rumored that Chief Justice Tuney and Secretary Chase have resigned. The steamer Banshee has been captured, trying to run the blockade at Wilmington.