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1 rf 14 Kl CIRCULATION OVER 60,000. PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1863. PRICE TWO CENTS. NEWS GLORIOUS Ef II Era 1 ET 1 EL 1x3 ilLoCLe Map Showing the Positions Carried by Assault, and Occupied by Gen's Granger, Hooker, and Sherman, on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, the 21st, 23d, and 24th instant. 4m CUR BALraOREjrSPOSDEJitJE.

Special Corretfondence of the fnwfrer. Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1863. To-morrow will be very generally observed here a day of Thanksgiving. Most of the churches are tob open for service.

Business will be entirely suspended. The draft is progressing with marked quietude, The Third, Fourth and Tenth Wards are draitinar to day. Those who are Southern in their proclivities, and opposed to fighting on the side of their country, hare, I am told, a public fund designed to exempt all their friends, by paying the required three hun dred dollars. The colored population seem to hav been quite lucky in the wheel ot fortune. A larg proportion of them have seemed invitations to attend Uncle Abraham's banquet.

There have been various rumors and speculationf as to who will succeed General Schenck in com mand of this Eighth Department. My impression id no permanent appointment will be made for sonM fc'me. There has existed a strong desire to hav General Tyler assigned to the position. He is car -tainly a great favorite and a most excellent officer, understanding, perhaps, the peculiarities of on! people as well as any man who. could befcelected, having been with us a long tme, discharging tb duties of his responsible station most faithfully.

I think I may say to you, upon rally reliable authority, that the rumor ol Ciiief Justice Tanby'8 refagrjation has not the slightest loundanon in truth. His relatives heie would aouttess be aware of it if such were the fact. However much the people ol this nation might rejoice at seein? Hon. Secretary Cha6e, in case of Judge Taney's honoied With the appoi. tmect to the Chiel Justiceship in his stead, as eirnnently qualified for that diz-mtied station, et they woi Id deeply deplore his withdrawal Irom the buieau he now so acceptably hi s.

it would, indeed, prove a Latioual calamity were this distinguished litancier withdrawn Irom the management of the 'treasury and our national finances. I informed you by telegraph, a few days ago, that the first National taEkikg As-ociation of Baltimore had been formed in this city. The funds are all subscribed, and tLe Company is preparing for organization. The wealthiest, most suhstauLal and enter-priidne gentlemen ot iialtimore are connected with it. The oasis, or deposits, gtLiraxiiieing the capital of this bank, consists chiefly of live-twenty United States bonds.

It is quite likely other banks of tho same kind will be put inio operation here soon. Large purchases, I know, of the 1 ive-twenties are maxmg with a view to that eiid. Ifce prominent genttmen from Anne Arundel county, arrested upon a charge of disloyalty, are siill here on parole. caes are now undergoing military investigation. My impression is not much will be done with them.

The case of Airs. Semmes and her daughter, accused ot attempiii to poifon inmates of the United States Newton Hospital, has been handed over to the United Mates district Attorney for prosecution. How strong the prooi is against them, I cannot now ascertain A very pretty young Seccsh lady, Miss E. Goldsboeougu, was arrested here, yesterday, fo holding contraband corre-pondence with parties in the Rebel States. She is to be sent South.

Subscriptions and donations tor the suffering Union prisoners in Richmond are still coming in fieeiy to the American Cfiice Reliet Enterprise. The gooos are despatched daily, and, as is reach their destination promptly. The grand news from General Grant's army causes much rejoicing here, aud has sadly discomfited the Bails in gold. It was down to 148 this morainy. We have clear, delightful weather after the rain ol yesterday, 'the atmosphere is mild as Indian sum- -mer.

FROM WASHINGTON. Special Despatches to the tnqmrer. Washington, November 2" Arrival of Rebel Thirteen of Moseby's guerrillas, captured by Col. Lowell in a swirmisn on Monday, and several ot White's Earta ion, have reached Wasuinton, and were sent to the Old Capitol Inson, together with, seven prisoneis oi State. Naval.

Lieutenant-Commander Truxton has been de-tached irom the Navy Yaid at Philaaeiphia, and. ordered to the command of the Tacony. From East Tennessee. The Star says: We have reliable intelligence from our army under General Buknside, at Kn xvf le, up to daylight embracing twenty-four hoars latcr'thau we had beiore received. Gen.

Betrnside had oeen able not only to hold hi position without loss, tut to keep open and intact ail his communications. was then pro-pressing as well with his army and operations as could he desired. Fall in the Wholesale Price of Coal. TWENTY-rOLTR THOUSAND TONS SOLD AT ACCTIOJf The Delaware, Lackawanna and estern Railroad Company sold to-cay, at its ro ms, 36 William, street, twenty-lour "thousand tons of the various sizes of coal irom lump to c-hesnut, and the pr.oee were lower on all descriptions than at the sale of last-niOLth. In graie-coul me iall was nearly two dollars, whi stove sizes soid at a reduction of only thirty cents a ton.

The attendance comprised about one hundred fifty pentlemen, representing the trade in this city and elsewhere. The first coal ofTered was of the lump size, and the first bid was seven dollars per ton. The lots were of one hundred tons, with tue privilege of one thousand, and the coal deLvered at Liizabethport. 1'bo cost ol transportation to this city is about sixty cent per ton. I he lidumj was not brisk, ana one hundred tons v.

ere i.old lo the ew "iork Iron Company at 7-25. 3 The bidding subsequently became slow, and the-remainder of the oiibiiaj', 0100 tons, brought $7 to S6'25. It was evident that the biaders did not intend to pay tho prices of last mouth, he average for lump was then per ton. The steamboat coa ot wi.ich twenty-five hundred tot.s were otiered, soid for $-3J. he average rate ot last month was 7 55.

Four thousand rive hundred ton3 of grate coal were disposed of at Sti-tiO to The Drice at the A J0KMS7CN L-STJllS. of vgrs- i GM. GRANT'S GREAT VICTORY. Bragg's Amy Totally Rented. CAPTURE OF PRISONERS Kefeel LiOsses Very Heavy VZffll LOSS COMPARATIVELY SALL, Scries of Impetuous Assaults.

THE ENEMY'S FGSFTION CARRIED BY Gallantry and Skill of Onr Generals SPLEK01D BEHAVIOR CF GUR TP.GOPS. Southern Waifs on the Subject BRAGG'S CGKFiSEKSE DESPATCHES. An Eventful "Week's History. OPERATIONS OF MONDAY and TUESDAY Sherman's Desperate Struggle. CAPTURE CF LOCKOUT AJiO MISSIONARY RIDGES LOSGSTEEET HOPELESSLY ISOLATED IICGXER TO HEAD OFF CAPTAK, BRASS." Rejoicings Over the Victory.

Etc, Etc CnATTAHoooA, Nov. 25. We are completely victorious. The enemy is totally routed and driven from every position. Our loss is small, while that of the enemy is heavy in prisoners.

raen(loo of Lookoal Monntain, Finding Hooker so successful in his movement- against Lookout Monntain, the enemy evacuated that point during the night. Hooker took posses-lion early this morning. The enemy mo ved south, and got on Missionary Ridge. Capture of Prisoners. General Hooker is said to have captured not less than two thousand prisoners in his magnificent assault of Lookout Mountain.

Sherman's Grand Assault. General Sheemak, being all prepared, began an assault at eight A. M. to-day, upon the strong position of the enemy at the north end of Missionary Ridge. He had the day before taken a hill near the position of the enemy, but commanded by their artillery, he had to descend into a valley, and then made another ascent to the position held by the enemy.

Two unsuccessful assaults were made by Shebman, but with the co-operation of the centre, he ultimately gained the position, and completed the victory. The Assaulting Column. The brigade of General Cakt, with a portion of General Lioethew's brigade, composed thestorming party in the first assault. Tbey were repulsed with quite a heavy loss, after an attack persisted in for an hour, but being reinforced, were enabled to hold a part of the hill. The Casualties.

In this attack General Cart was wounded quite eeverelyin the thigh. The Thirty-seventh Ohio, Sixth Iowa and One-hnndred-and-third Illinois were in tho attack. The Second Assault. A second assault was made at half-past one, in which Matthias', Loomis' and Paul's brigades were engaged. The force reached within 20 yards of the summit of tho hill and the works of the enemy, when they were flanked and broken, retiring to the reserves.

In this assault Gen. Matiuas was wounded, and Col. Putnam, of the Twenty-third Ohio, killed. ITard Fighting of the Rebels. Their presistent efforts compelled the enemy to mass heavily on his right, in order to hold the position of bo much importance to him.

The Strategy of General Grant. About three o'clock General Grant started two columns against the weakened centre, and, in an hour's desperate fighting, succeeded in breaking the centre, and gaining possession of the ridge in which the enemy was posted. Rout of the Enemy. Tho main force was driven northward toward Sherman, who opened on them; and they were forced to break and seek safety in a disordered flight down the western slope of the ridge and across the western slope of the Chickamauga. Immense Captures.

We have taken not less than five thousand prisoners, and perhaps ten thousand. The Enemy to be Destroyed. General Hooker will probabiy intercept the flying enemy in the vicinity of Rossville, and the region of it. 1 no: are reports that we have taken a whole corps. Some of Our Losses.

Among thecaanalbes are Lieutenant-Colonel Espy, of the Sixty-eighth Indiana; Major McCawley, of the Terth Iowa; Colonel Omar, NinetieUi Illinois rWAiBB, Tenth Missouri' Major "Welsh, mm Fifty-sixth Illinoie; Major Ixis, Sixth, Iowa, wounded. Major Iewis, Sixth Iowa, kil'ed. Full reports of the killed and wounded cannot be obtained, as most of the killed were in Shermax'b Corps, and remained at dark in the hands of the enemy. The list will be telegraphed to-morrow. Narroif Escape of Bragg.

The prisoners say that Bra go was on the Ridge just beijre they were taken. The Corps of Honor. The successful storming parties consisted of TVcoD'e and Baird's Divisions on the left centre and Johnson's and Sheridan's on the right centre. Our Wounded Cared "For. Some of our wounded were left in the hands of the enemy after General Sherman's unsuccessful assault, but wore ultimately recovered.

THE BATTLES OF TUESDAY. T5e North Slope of Lookout Carried by Hooker Sherman Carries I he North End of Missionary Ridge Over Two Thousand Prisoners Taken Dragg Eracnates Lookout Mountain BurEsiuc Still Maintains His Position. Washington, Nov. 25. The following has been received at head-quarters, directed to Major-General Hallece, Gencral-in-CLief Chattanooga, Not.

4 12 M. Yesterday, at half-past twelve, Granger's and Palmer's Corps, supported by Howard's men, advanced directly in front of our fortifications, drove in the enemy's pickets, and carried his first line of rifle-pits between Chattanooga and Citer's Rocks. We captured nine commissioned officers and about one hundred enlisted luen. Our loss was about one hundred men. To-day General IIooker, in command of General Geary's Division, Twelfth Corps, Obterhatjs' Division, Thirteenth Corps, and two brigades of the Fourteenth Corps, carried the north elope of Lookout Mountain with small loss on onr bide and a loss, to the enemy of five or six hundred prisoners.

The killed and wounded are not reported. There had been continuous fighting from twelve 'tintil after midnight, but our troops gallantly repulsed every attempt to retake the position. General Sherman crossed the Tennessee before daylight this morning, at the mouth of tho South Chickamanga, with three divisions of the Fifteenth Corps and one division of the Sixteenth Corps, and carried the northern extremity of Missionary Ridge. Our success has so far been complete, and the behavior of the troops admirable. George H.

Thomas, Major-General. Chattanooga, Nov. 24, 6 P. M. The fighting to-day progressed favorably.

General Sherman carried the end of Missionary Ridge, and his right is now at the Tunnel, and his eit at Chickamauga Creek. The troops from Lookout Valley carried the Point of the Mountain, and now hold the eastern slope and front hign up. I cannot yet tell the amount of casualties, but our oss is not heavy. General Hooker reports two thousand prisoners taken, Lesides which a sn.all number have fallen itto our haiids from Missionary Ridge. D.

S. Grant, Major-General. Waphin'ston, Nov. 25. The following despatch has been received here: "Chattanooga, Not.

25. General Braqo eya '5 scale cuatedtheammit of Lookout Mountain, lart nisrht, and onr troops occupy it. He, however, still holds the rifle-pits on the base of Missionary Ridge." The news occasions much delight throughout tho city. PRIVATE DESPATCH. The foEowing was received here this afternoon, from a responsible Bourcc Chattanooga Nov.

25, 11 A. M. Wo have had a brisk engagement this forenoon. We have driven the enemy entirely off Lookout Mountain, a considerable portion of which they held up to this morning. We have also taken Missionary Ridge from him this forenoon, and the troublesome nfle-pits, ia the possession of wh'ch yesterday's engagement left him at its close.

All firing has ceased for a sufficient time to warrant tho conclusion that Bragg has retreated, leaving all the ground and strong points in our possession, for which we have been fighting for the last three days. It is too early yet to enable mo to give the casua'ties on either ride, which are not yet known. Our army is in glorious exultation, indeed, over this series of victories. General Order of Mojor-General Thomas. Major-General Thomas has issued a Ceneral Order dishonorably dismissing one Colonel, two Majors, fifteen Captains, twenty-six Lieutenants and one Surgeon, for various ofienses, including drunkenness, feigning sickness, spreading false rumors, permitting men to plunder, misbehavior in the face of the enemy, shameiui cowaraice, gross disloyalty, dishonest practices and conduct unbecoming officers and gentlemen.

TITE NEWS IN WASHINGTON. Washington, Nov. 25. Information has been received, to-night, at the War Deparimenr, from General Grant, ot a great battle fought to-day, resulting in a complete victory over tho Rebels. Our army has canied, at the point of the bayonet, Lookout Mountain top, Missionary Ridge and all the entrenchments and rifle-pits around Chattanooga.

The bravery exhibited is this great contest, by our troops, has never been surpassed. The Situation at Knoxville. Cincinnati, Nov. 25. The situation at Knoxyillo is ascertained to be still satisfactory.

There was heavy fighting west of Knoxville on Saturday. Tho investment of the town to the north is close but the south eide is open. General Burnside is confident of success. THE RE3SL PRESS ON OPERATIONS AT CHATTANOOGA. Fortress Monroe, Kov.

25, 1853. The steamer New York arrived from City Point this morning, with ninety-five surgeons from Richmond. The Richmond Dispatch oi the 24th says: "Missionary Ridge, Nov. 2Sd. the enemy massed a heavy force on our right this morning, and advanced at two o'clock, driving in our pickets.

It is not certain yet whether tbey intend an attack in force, or to advance their lines. There are various rumors of the occupation oi Knoxnlle by our forces but nothing official. Two thousand Yankees passed Rodgersville, and five regiments through Jackson-borough, en route for Kentucky. Our forces are active front. Missionary Bldgb, Nov.

23. To Gen. "Cooper: Wo hold all the roads leading into Knoxvi le, ex cept the one between ia stcn ana rench and Broad Rivers. The enemy's cavalry ia moat broken np, i Wheeler cut off his train, between Cumberland Gap and KnoxrilJe. (Signed) Braxton Bragg.

President Davis arrived at Orange Court House on Saturday. He is stopping with General Lee. harleston. Nov. 23.

there was no btelling on the city last ni.ht, but a slow fire on Sumter. second despatch A vigorous fire has been kept up between the enemy's batt ries and ours all day. The enemy has not shelled the city to-day, but has divided his at tention betweea Sumter, Moultrie, Johnson and Simpina. They also threw a numler of shells on James Island. Two hundred and ninety shots were thrown into baruter last night.

THE LATJ5MTH! FR0NL The Army of the Potomac Mud Bound No Movement at Present. Washington, 2fov. 25. A despatch from one of The Inqt-irer's Specials at the front reports that ail was qmot up to noon to-day. The recent rains had rendered the roads almost impassable, and no movement is expected at present as the whole army is mud bound.

The cool, clear weather, to-day, if continued lor a few days longer, will place all tho roads in good inarching order. General Eutler on a Tour of Inspection. New York, Nov. 25. The folio wing has been re ceived from Newborn Newbern, Nov.

21. General Butler, who ar nved here yesterday, is on a. tour oi inspection to oinereni military puinis in mis aepartment. lieneral l)ix has applied tor the services of General Peck. who commands this military district.

General But ler has remonstrated, considering the change highly detrimental to the public service. The measures adopted by General Peck to prevent depredations, and to protect the rights of the people, and the valuable assistance given by him to the agents ot the Treasury Department here, will save millions of dollars, and gain lor him an enviable reputation. The Sanitary Fair at Cincinnati. Cincinnati, Nov. 25.

The great Western Sanitary Fair is now fully organized. Major-General Rope-crass will preside at the opening day, December 21st. The net proceds of the fair will be distributed to Union soldiers without reeard to States, under the direction of the Cincinnati branch of the United States Sanitary Commission. An appeal is made tor donations of money or salable article'', and the express companies will transpoit the donations free of expense. The head-quarters are at Ko.

178 Vino street, Cincinnati. The Northwestern Convention of War Democrats. CniCAGO, Nov. 25. The Northwestern Convention of War Democrats was organized this morning.

Business was transacted with closed doors. Is one but the accredited delegates were admitied. All the States named In the call were represented. John A. McClernand was chosen President.

A Committee of nine, Judge Loverin, of Indiana, Chairman, was appointed to frame a platform, or call. Death of Commodore Wm. S. Walker. Boston, Nov.

25. Commodore Wm. S. Walker, United States Navy, died in this city yesterday, at the advanced are ot seventy years. Five of Moseby'b guerrillas, lately captured in tho vicinity of asliington, have reached Fort Warren where they have been lodged for sate Arrival of the Steamship Arabia." New York, Nov.

55. The steamship Arabia has arnved at Halifax. last sale averaged S8-10. Two thousand five hundred tons ot esrar coal vnm next offered. The prices were to S3-8d onl a slight variation from those ofierea a month ago.

When the stove coal was ani-ounced the tine rtf the fuel rose to ii)-3C, aud ncaily a 1 that was offered sold at $-25 and Sy-gJ. The hrst lot ot chesnut coal sold brought, suwn and the last $5 65. The prices lor almost all the lots of each escrint.tan had declined as the sa continued, but who-i iho ia ot the chesnut coal was onlred the bidders contest for the possession, so the price of that desrintinn i not much lower than heroto.ore. J. T.

fast 24iA The Steam Frigate "Niagara." Boston, Nov. L5. The ieam frizate Ninnrvn. shortly expected at the Charlestown Navy to have her armament changed. The 200-pound harrott and guns ot a lets calibre wl be substituted for them.

ine J. tconaeroga is in the dry dock. From Fortress Monroe. Fortrbsb Monroe. Nov.

24. rim Kroneh sloop- of-war Guerriere arrived in HamDton Roads last evening, and sailed for Newport News this forenoon, and will go to City Point as soon as the weather permits. Steamer Express. Cant. Clark, left lor City this morning, with despatches.

Marine IJisasier. Chatham. Nov. 25. The Darqiie Maattan, from Hew York for Cadiz, went ashore lasi.

Mononomy Point, and is full Departure of the Arfa Asia sailed at KOCTOTtf fV IUV bw and $55,000 in noon to-day specie. with hity New Hampshire Q'cr thatTewHamShlrt is toll quota by volunteers Markets hy Telegraph. BAXTrwouf, 0alet hu Je lined 3c for whlto, L'S nujtr 'r VWI i.