Knoxville, Tenn

occupied by Burnside with a strong Federal force, 12,000 men, in 1863, and beleagured and a aulted without succe November 17 and 29, by Long street, who had pursued the Federal general thither. The first a ault proving a failure, Long street decided to reduce Burtside by siege, but, fearing Grant might come up and destroy him, he attempted another a ault on the 29th. The Confederates made a desperate charge, pushing each other up the parapet and many forcing their way through the embrasures. They were hurled back each time with heavy lo , and at last drew off to bury their dead. The siege continued, however, for some days. Grant had ordered Sherman to go to Burnside’s a istance. Sherman started to do so, but meantime the battle of Chattanooga took place, and Sherman did not arrive until December 4. Then, after a short battle, Long street was compelled to raise the siege and retire.. 386