Very latest from General Bragg.
[from our own correspondent.]
We have driven the enemy from Georgia back to the Tennessee river.
His lines now extend along the river from Chattanooga to Charleston, Tenn. Burnside is supposed to be moving down in the rear, firing across the river. The number of killed in the battle of Chickamauga is small compared with the number of wounded, which is large.--Many are but slightly wounded.
The enemy will probably make a stand at Chattanooga, in the hopes of forming a junction with Burnside.
Gen. Bragg has issued the following address to his army:
It has pleased Almighty God to reward the valor and endurance of our troops by giving our arms a complete victory over the enemy's superior number. Thanks are one and are re-entered the strong.
Soldiers! after days of severe battle, preceded by heavy and important outpost affairs, you have stormed the barricades and breastworks of the enemy and driven him before you in confusion, and destroyed an army largely superior in numbers, and whose constant theme was your demoralization, and whose constant boast was your defeat. Your patient endurance under privations, your fortitude, and your valor, displayed at all times and under all trials, have been meetly rewarded. Your commander acknowledges his obligations, and promises to you in advance the country's gratitude.
But our task is not ended. We must drop a soldier's tear upon the graves of the noble men who have fallen by our sides and move forward. Much has been accomplished — more remains to be done before we can enjoy the blessings of peace and freedom.
