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A Splendid Union Victory at Chattanooga.

6,000 PRISONERS AND 52 CANNON CAPTURED.

BRAGG ROUTED AND RETREATING TO ATLANTA.

Official Reports from Grant and Thomas.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26. — The following has been received at Headquarters:

CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 25, 7:15 P. M.

To Major-General Halleck:

Although the battle lasted from early dawn till dark this evening, I believe I am not premature in announcing a complete victory over Bragg. Lookout Mountain-top, all the rifle pits in Chattanooga Valley and Missionary Ridge entire, have been carried and are now held by us.

(Signed) U. S. GRANT,

Major-General.

SECOND DISPATCH.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26. — Official information received from Burnside to the 23d induces the belief that he is safe. He is well supplied and reinforced. Bragg's forces were on the retreat, and our forces pursuing this morning.

THIRD DISPATCH.

CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 25, Midnight.

To Major-General Halleck:

The operations of to-day have been more successful than yesterday, having carried Missionary Ridge from near Rossville to the railroad tunnel, with a comparatively small loss on our side, capturing about forty pieces of artillery, a large quantity of small arms, camp and garrison equipage, besides the arms in the hands of prisoners. We captured 2,000 prisoners, of whom 200 were officers of all grades, from a Colonel down. We will pursue the enemy in the morning. The conduct of officers and troops was everything that could be expected. Missionary Ridge was carried simultaneously at six different points.

(Signed) GEO. H. THOMAS,

Major-General.