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The Daily Dispatch: January 2, 1863., [Electronic resource], Burning of bridges by the enemy in East Tennessee
[Association Press Dispatches]important from Tennessee.
advance of the enemy — heavy skirmishing in front — desperate fight on the left — the Yankees repulsed. Savannah, Dec. 31.
--Special dispatch to the Republican, dated Murfreesboro', Dec. 30th, says the enemy took position yesterday afternoon one mile in front of our lines.
We burnt the splendid mansion of Mr. Cowan, on the Nashville turnpike, four hundred yards in our front, together with all the out houses; also, Mr. Harden's residence, on the Wilkinson turnpike, in order to prevent the enemy from using them for shelter.
This morning is raw and rainy, and the inhabitants are rapidly moving beyond our lines.
Heavy skirmishing commenced to-day at 9 o'clock, but no general engagement has taken place up to this hour.
The force of the enemy is estimated at about 60,000.
Heavy musketry firing has commenced in front, and there are indications of a general and terrific engagement this afternoon.
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