The Sun.
London, England, 1862-10-02 00:00:00

" THE BATTLE OF SUNDAY.

" Morning came, but with it no signs of the
enemy except in front. Our guns and camps on
the mountains remained just as we had left them,
and yet the silence was ominous of no good. One
rifled 6-pounder and one 12-pounder Napoleon re-
mained posted at the bridge to guard it and pre-
vent an approach from Sandy Hook below. The
Ist Maryland Home Brigade took position near the
pontoon bridge to destroy it should the enemy
attempt to make a crossing, while a portion of the
87th Ohio was so posted as to guard the approach
from Winchester. Four 20-pound Parrots, three
24 howitzers, and several 12 and 6 pounders were
planted in the graveyard half way up the hill, ;and
behind the first line of intrenchments, to open on
London and Maryland Heights. They continued
shelling them for several hours. The line of battle

was formed on the breastworks behind the Bolivar
Heights, nearly as it had been the day before—
viz., Colonel D'Utazy occupied the extreme right
with his brigade, consisting of the 65th
Illinois, 111th, 115th, and 39th New York,
Garibaldi Guard, Captain Phelp's New York,
and 15th Indiana batteries, and two sections of the
sth New York Artillery. Colonel Trimble's Bri-

gade, consisting of the 32d and 60th Ohio, 126th
and 125th New York, detachments of the 3d Mary-
land Home Brigade, 9th Vermont (deployed as
skirmishers), ana Rigby's Battery, occupied the
extreme left. The 12th New York Militia remained
posted behind the first intrenchments, and a portion
of Captain Pott's battery were moved up to the
Bolivar Heights and planted near the Charlestown
road. General White commanded the heights,
Major M'llvaine all the artillery, and General Miles
held command over all the forces. Colonel Baring,
acting Brigadier-General, whose forces consisted of

all the infantry and artillery (sth New York and
Pott's Battery) behind the first line of intrench-
manta, continued to shell the neighbouring heights.
At about twelve o'clock two companies of the Gari-
baldi Guard and two of the 65th Ohio bravely
ascended the Maryland Heights, secured some of
their camp equipage, and brought down four of the
pieces of artillery which had been left spiked. This
was a daring deed. On the day before a portion
of the Garibaldians, who were doing picket duty,
barely escaped capture, no word having been sent
them to retreat. Hour after hour passed by, and
no signs of the enemy appearing on the heights. we
were beginning to think that they were foiled in
their plans, and that the only force we should have
to contend with was that in front.
"The hope, however, was dispelled when, at ten
minutes to two o'clock, they opened a furious fire
simultaneously from Maryland, Loudon Heights,
and Sandy Hook, with howitzers. Our artillery
replied with much spirit, Captains M'Elrath and
Graham, of the sth Artillery, silencing the Loudon
batteries. Shot and shell flew in every direction,
and the soldiers and citizens were compelled to seek
refuge behind rocks, in houses, and elsewhere. The
enemy opened two more guns on the Shepherds-
town, and a full battery
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manfully until it closed, toward sunset. About
dusk the enemy in front opened a musketry fire on
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Rigby's battery about 8
o'clock, which did fearful execution, signallylsth 39th
failed.
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quiet and the men slept on their arms. During the
night the 125th. New York fell back toaravainnde
running at right angles with our line of defence,
the 9th Vermont changed position, so as to sup port
Rigby's battery. Under cover of the night the
enemy planted new batteries in every direction.
"THE BATTLE OF MONDAY.

" Monday morning the rebels opened fire on
Bolivar Heights at 5 o'clock, which was replied to
until 8, when our ammunition gave out. The rebel
batteries were so arranged as to enfilade us com-
pletely. To hold out longer seemed madness. Where
is 11`Clellan, that he does not send us reinforce-
ments? Heavy firing is heard in the direction of
IMartinsburgh and Sandy Hook, indicating the pre-
sence of Sigel and Banks, but why are no reinforce-
meats sent us? Fully one week and a half has
elapsed since the enemy crossed into Maryland,
evidently with
the design of capturing this place.
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Are we to be left to our fate ?
" A few minutes after 8 a council of war was held.
The brave Colonel
surrender, and reque,ted
D'iltaasy for one voted never to
that he might have the
privilege of cutting his way
out. White flags were
run up in every direction, and a flag of truce was
sent to inquire on what conditions a surrender
would be accepted. General A. -P. Hill sent back
word that it must be unconditional. Further