Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-12-16
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE FREEMAN.
7 O'CLOCK A. M.

HEADQUARTERS ARnY OF THE PoToMAc, Dec.
%. The log began to disappear early in the
morning, ailordng an unobsructed view OF our
own and the rebel positions. 1t being evident
that the first ridge Of hills in tho rear of the
city, on which the enemy had their guns posted
behind works, could not b9 carried except by
charge Of infantry, Gen. Sumner assigned that
duty to Gen French division, which was sup
ported by Gen. Howards. The troops ad- |
vanced to their work at ten minutes before II
O'Clock at brisk run, the enemy d guns open
ing upon them very rapid FIRE when within
lnusket range. At the base OF the ridge our
troops were met.by terrible fire from the rebel
Juusketry from behind stone wall and some
houses. This checked the advance Of our men
and they Tell back to a small raYne, but not out
of musket range.
At this time anotheri body OF troops moved
to their assistance in splendid style, notwith-
standing large gaps were made in their ranks by
tle rebel artillery. When our troops arrived at
she first limo Of the rebel dolencas they started
at Il double quick, and with fixed bayonets en-
dcayored to dslodge the rebels from their hiding
places. The concentrated fire Of rebel gar tillety
which our inen were compelled to face was too
much for them, and the centre gave way in div
order, bet afterwards they were rallied and
brought back. From that time the tire was
spritedly carried On, and never ceased TIL alter
lark
Gen. Franklin movement was directed down
the river, AID his troops are encamped tonight
not far from the Msssaponax creek
Our troops sleep to night where they fought
to-day The dead and wounded are being car
red IRON the field.
The following is list Of officers killed and
wounded, as far as known Goa. Jackson Of
the Pennsylvania Reserves, killed; Gen. Bayard
struck in tho thigh bya ball and afterward,
died Gen. Vinton wounded IA the side mol
seriously Gen. Gibbons, wounjed in hand
Gen Kimball, wouRded in thigh Gen. Cald
well, wounded in tuo places, bu! no. seriously
Col Sinclair Of the Pennsylvania Reserves
wounded serously; Capt RendricksGn. com
nandlng the 9th New York State Militia
wounded seriousl Y.
The following IS the loss Of officers in the 9Th
N. h.: Col. Cress, wounded in abdomen Maj
Sturievant, killed Adj't Dadd, killed Capt
Murray, killed; Capt Perry killed.
The firing OF infantry ceased about o'clocl
this evening, but the rebels continued THROWN,
shell into The city until clock.
The position Of the reDels was as follows
Gen Longstreet On the left and holding th
main works Gen. A. =. Hill and Stonewai
Jackson were 10 front Of Gen franklin, viii
the right resting on the Rappahannock, anc
lille force acting as reserve.
Gen. Burnside will renew the battle at day
light in the morning. The troops are in goot
spirits and not the least dsheartened.
New YegE. Dec. Z. The transport Geo.
COLLINS, from Newborn the lSth, bad arrive
The Federal tooops at Newbern were maxim,
preparations for movement when The Collin
let, but their destination was unknown
WAsEgsaros, Dec. Is. Letters from Yreder
ieksburgh, written Friday night, state that at
ter careful surrey OF ths city il is ascertainec
that net more than dozen houses remain un
touched by our shells.
1t il ascertaned that among tho rebel troop
who res,sted tho crossing of the Rappahannock
were three Mississippi regimes u under conmanC
Of ExLongressmsn Barksdale. They were fear
fully cot up BY the Michigan and New YOrG
regiments
To-day has been one OF Intense anxiety ant
interest here, as 1t was early announced tina
she great battle hs3 commenced in the vicinit,
of fredericksburg.
been definitely determined, although Indication
arc that 1t has besn most favorable for tn
days operations.
WAsHcNG1ON, Dee. II. The sighting yester
day was desperate, but Sumner's right grand
division bravely gained the outer liue Of tn,
rebel works fraaklin with the left gram
division succeeded in gaining favorable posi-.
ton ON the enemy's right flank, near his rear
Unless the rebels skedaddle to-day Joe Hooke
will probably advance with hi entire grand d.
vision the flower Of thearmy, aHd ii he gets in
to action he will not only be successful bu
viii follow up bis adyant gee.
Mean while Sisol with his reserve corps, wal
yesterday within tweRty miles of the enemy
and will be heard OF With effect
A gentleman who was in church steepl'
AZ Fredericksburg during the fight and We've,
1t t rough glass, says that after two brigades
had been ropulsed regiment. bearing the Mass
Gag, went 10 and drove the enemy from ;hcil
frst lice OF riae-pils, and occupied them.
achievements of troops which it would no
be proper 10 mention are known to be such a
70 inspire confidence.
(Sgned) PR0lEr.