2. Atlanta, Ga., occupied by Sherman’s army at 11 A. M.
2. Sharp fighting near Martinsburg, Va.
3. Milroy attacks 3,000 rebel cavalry near Murfreesboro’, and drives them toward Triune.
3. Sheridan’s army again moves forward from Charlestown. Battles of Darkesville and Perryville, Va. Rebels were repulsed, losing 70 pris. Union loss, 300. Mosby captured an ambulance train which had left the field.
4. John Morgan’s forces routed, and Morgan killed by Gen. Gillem, at Greenville, Tenn. Killed, 100; prisoners, 75, including Morgan’s staff.
5. Steamer Elsie captured in running the blockade at Wilmington.
5. The President issued a proclamation, recommending that Sunday, Sept. 11, be observed as a day of Thanksgiving.
6. Battle of Matamoras.
7. Dibbel’s rebel brigade surprised at Readyville, Tenn., by 220 of 9th Pa. cavalry, losing 130 prisoners.
8. Rebel Col. Jessie and 100 men captured near Ghent, Ky.