New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-19
THE BATTLES In MARYLAND.
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for the Rebel sharpshooters their fire increased very
suddenly and Gen. Hooker was wounded ID 'ne ie''
foot, bullet passing entirely through ''' n'
wound was excessively severe and PAINFUL hnu "'
was compelled to leave the field. Three men "e'e
shot down by his side at the same moment 10 waS
wounded.
lin IN this time the attack has been success. Inc
hardest tonight ground was in the undsputed posson
of IIookers troops, and his last order, as he was
horne from the field was, that Crawfords and Cor
dops Briesdes should Immediately advance and CARY
the woods TO the right The whole line had gone
forward with the widest cheering and everything
looked like complete snd speedy success. AT this
fortunate moment, Gen. Sumner arrived on the Held
at the head of bis veteran corps Pursuing the for
ward movement he led bis men Immediately against
the Rebel line and to the support Of Crawford.
Sedgwicks division, the flower Of the Peninsula
army, advanced on the right Richardson and French
at a considerable interval of the left. The first vol
ley from Sedgwicks troops was tremendous, but 1t
was answered by heavier one
Crawford had found the Rebels in great force in
the woods, and was already in need of assistance.
Sedgwicks flank also became exposed on the left in
consequence OF the distance between him and the
other divisions.
The Rebels perceived their advantages, and at the
same time pressing Crawford and attacking Sedg-
wick's broke CrawfOrds line which fell back in
confusion on Sedgwick. The 34th New-York on
the left was forced to give way at the same time,
and the woods were yielded to the enemy,
Gen. Sedgwick was severely wounded in the
shoulder, leg and wrist but refused to leave the
field till BIZ, division retired.
Gen. Howard then took command, and ordered the
division in the rear. Major Sedgwiek, aid OF Gen.
Sedgwick, was shot through the body, but is not
mcylally wounded. Many of the regiments suffered
most severely. The 18th Mass lost nine ont of sew
enteen officers, whose names are given in tie list
annexed. Col. Kinks of the 10Th Mass. was killed.
Col. Wstar, LIST California, was severely wounded.
The 3ith New-York could gather out thirty-four
men when rallied.
French aad Richardson meantime held position
well TO the lef: and less in advance, and kept it.
Gen. Richardson not long after, was severely
wounded in the shoulder while leading a boiling
regiment Gen. Dana of Sedgwicks division was
wounded but not severely, Gen. Sumner found
himself obliged by this reverse to withdraw his lines
20 their first position, where he held them firmly
He had been exposed during all the action TO the
hottest of the fire. Col. Revere of his staff was
wounded in the arm; Capt. Audenried in the Leg
Gen. Franklin arrived with his corps about
O'Clock, eending Gen. Socum's division TO the left
and iu front. Gen. Smiths was advanced over the
same ground which had Just been lost His gallant
Maine and Vermont troops went in at double quick,
driving the Rebels before them, and on the fences
and beyond the woods and again took the point this
sine no, 10 be given up. This was accomplished by
3 o'cleck
Meanwhile the forces in front Of the whole line
had been gaining some ground. Hard fighting al
along the line has continued at intervals through the
dzy. French and Slocum were well toward The
center. IL was time to hear from Burnside, wh'
hsd beer long delayed in his effort to carry thu
bridge.
Ala o'clock Mcclellan sent orders to Burnside to
cross al once at all hazards and capture silence
the battery in front. The bridge captured in
gallant style, but with loss of Col. Kingsbury and
500 killed and wounded. Burnside, when once
across, advanced on the Rebel right, along the
Shnpsburg road and up the the slopes of the hill.
A position of great importance was carried at first
BY bis impotnous attack but was afterward aban.
doned, as the Rebels were able to bring ten heavy
of troops from the center and left TO oppose
Burnside.
Our attack on the left having ceased for the time
Sumner and Franklin Were ordered by Mcclellan TO
hold their own, and the advance of Burnside was
relied on to decide the day. Darkness was near be-
fore he was over the creek, aud the forces against
him TOO strong for his numbers. He, therefore, was
obliged 70 content himself with defending the
brigade and bis position beyond and the final attack
was postponed till tomorrow. The FIRE on both
Ssod d,o a..
tie was over for the day. Its result have stated
above. 1t was everywhere very desperately con-
tested and the loss both sides is very large. Ten
Generals our side are killed and wounded.
/ send list of killed and wounded officers and
men, all that could be obtained tonight. The whole
number cannot be less than 10000.
Msj.-Gen. Hooker. wounded in foot severely.
Msl Gen Sedgwick, wounded severely III shoulder.
Msj .-Gen. Rodmsn, MORALLY wounded.
Brig Gen. Mansfield, MORALLY wounded and died
Brig Gen. Hsrtsuf, severely.
Brig Gen Dana, slightly.
BRIG Zen. Weber.
Bag Gen. Mesgher
Coz. HiSs.. Il Mass killed.
Col Wstar, lst Caiiornis, wounded
L'eutCol y. w Pslfrey 2oth Mass, slightly.
Col. kinglbuTy, MORALLY.
Col. MeNiel, bucktails, killed
Lieut. Col. Revere Gen. Samner's staff, arm.
Me- ": y. seagwek, Gen ssdwicks staff. body 'evy.
lieut. Fox, 18th Mass wounded.
laeut Nor, i9th Pennsylvania.
Capt McCaeire, 18th Pennsy wanna
Sapt. Warner, 18th Pennsy lvsnia.
Lieut. Morgan, 18th PeDnsylvauia-
CsPt CofaIann. lst Penus yvania Reserve.
Mslor Rice 18th Massach nsetts
Capt. Hall. 10 Ma,sschusstts
Lisut..C0l. Kuhn. 18th Indiana
Capt. Bgre. lth Indiana
MAJOR Koons 18th Indiana
Lieut. Holmes, iO3,h New.York
Capt. Picket, Sth New-York State M;i,.
Capt Danuick, 9th New ork STATE Militia.
Lieut. Willing 9Th New-York stat. Militis
Col linn, Jl3th Now. York ~
Msjor Rogers l4h Connecticut
Lieut. MalAley, SIN Nd.