The New York herald., 1862-12-14
THE LATEST NEWS.
The Great Battle Of Saturday----SeVere and
Desperate Fighting.---Names Of tho
Killed and Wounded,
&C., &C.. &c.

FREDEnxsBuRe, Va, Dec BAN
Our troops throug tho city, though outposts do
not extend beyond the limits OF the place. Rebel sharp
shooters posted points where they pick
ets and have driven back such cavalry forces have
attempted TO recsnnoitre the outskirts Of the town
| Our troops have been under continually since
crossing the river Thursday night and yesterday and
during last night the In the streets complete
picture Of the desolation Of war The houses for the
most part have sacked with the exception of those
Of Union people, and the troops have destroyed many
the houses in order supply themselves with fuel for
their camp Gres~
No attack mado last night either side,
anticipated. Our forces in great part the
river, and severe battle s expected to-day.
ascer,aned beyond doubt that the rebel force in
our front is nearly two hundred thousand. stonewa
Jackson occupies the rebel right wing, extended from
Guinneys Station to Port Royal General Longsreet has
the CENTRE and forces extend from Guinneys Station to
the telegraph road General Lee and General stuart
on their left.
The shellng or this city, far have learned, has
resulted with loss Of life to any Of the citizens who
remained They took shelter their cellars and in
instances the houses riddled their heads.
Nearly dozen families took shelter in the large base
ment Of house OF Mss savger, Commerce street,
and all escaped harm though shot pierced the upper
part Of the house.
Tho citizens in town st apprehending severe re-
suits Of the impending bate but probably the danger Of
further shelling is passed.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE Army or TEE PoronAc,
in TIE FIELD, Dcc 13-1I AN
The great battle 80 long anticipated between the two
eontending armies is now progressing
The morning opened with . dense fog, which has
not yet entirely disappeared.
General Reynolds corps, The left, advanced At an
early hour, and At sI5 A. ~ engaged the eneny's In
fantry.
Seven minutes afterwards the rebels opened heavy
are Of artillery which has continued far without in
Permission.
Their srtnery ngi must bs = random, tAs fos o.
structs an view OF almost everything.
Our heavy guns are answering them rapidly.
II is hoped the fog win soon I'M.
Al the present lime results are known.
Net mush infantry has yet become engaged.
portion Of the enemys cavalry crossed ford above
here, and yesterday found right and rear
sufnciert force has been sent out 70 meet them.
AsuIA Csnt, vA, Dec. la-4soP.M
Passengers by train from Falmouth, who have just
rived report that the lighting 10 very and des
perate.
Avery large force occupies at Fredericksburg
and il is reported that considerable forcerobably
Gen. Frankn's-is in the Of some Of the rebels
General Burnside in the city, and personally directing
the operations.
The rebels are lighting desperately and have treen
dously strong position but win be crushingly defeated
HEApouARTERs, Army OF PoroMAo(
Dec 13-10P. NJ I
Last night our troops rapidly pushed acress the
river and every preparation made for battle. General
Franklns division crossed two miles below the city,
while General Summers troops occupied portion Of the
town. n
General Fraukn's line moved forward at sunrisN
with his righ, resting Fredericksburg, his centre ad
yanced mile from the river his left resting the
river threo miles below.
skirmishing commenced on the left about daylight.
Soon after rebel battery opened lines, and the
Ninth New York Militia ordered TO charge, but ate.
Bercs struggle was compelled 10 retire. The remainder
Of the brigade under General Tyler then charged the
enemy's guns when the eight became general the
treme left
tered the right Of General A. p. Hills command.
The cannonadns was terrific, though troops suf.
fersd but little from the sDemys artillery Gradually
the fight extended around 70 the right General Hpwss
divissn went in, and then General Brooks division.
About ten O'Clock A. N. General Summers troops en-
gagged the enemy back q the city, DhA tins We
baak mas raoed furiosssy along As Aox lsHs The
my occupying tho woods and hills, had much I'D.
vantaseous position driven back their right
mile and half early in the day.
About noon General GSbbou was relieved by General
Doubleday, and General Mead by General ssoneman. Ar
terwards General Nswtons division moved round to the
support Of the left, whom the srng ceased that por
tion q the field for short time, and breks out with
greater in the centre where troops
exposed 70 plunging ere from the enemys guns and
earthwsgks from the hills
Along the whole line the battle has been nerce all day.
with great loss TO both sides.
To.nishs each army holds ts nrst position, with tho
exception Of slight advance Of our left. Cannonadins
st going on, and the muskery breaks out as intervals
quite nerceiy.
Generals Gisbon, Vine, Bsyard and Campbell, are
wounded. General Baymd was struck IN tho hip by
solid shot while conversng with General Franklin and his
STAR and cannot survive His right leg has been smpu
.asd but the operation win only 70 prolong his life
| . short time.
Several hundred prisoners have been taken, who