The New York herald., 1862-04-21

WARRINGTON, April 20, 1852.
Our forces under General Augur occupy the heights
Of Falmouth opposite and commanding the city Of Fred
encksburg.
On Friday afternoon Lieut.. Wood OF Cen Kpg's staff
Lout Campbell, Fourth artillery, and Major Dube, Of
the Harris Light Cavalry, crossed the Rappahannock
under flag Of truce and communicated with the NUM-
cipal authorities Of the city, aNo whom remain.
The City Councils had callcd meeting Immediately
after the appearance Of forces and appointed com
mittee consisting Of the Mayor Mr.. Slaughter three
members from each Board and three citizens TO con er
with General relative tho occupation Of Fredercks
burg and the protection Of property.
The Councils at the adopted series of reso-
utons declaring that the city, the adoption of the
ordinance Of secession had been unanimously favor
Of dsunion and still firmly attached 10 the Southern
cause surrenderng only upon conditions Of protection to
private property.
Arrangements were perfected for meeting between
the committee and General Augur 10 bs held yesterday
| afternoon.
From citizens Of Fredericksburg who have crossed
10 Falmouth by Of email skifs, much valuable In
formation has been derived Most Of affirm that 70
we take possession Of the oty snd tbere 10 no
fear Of the return the rebels majority Of the rsmA.
| ing citizens will be found loyal.
Vast amounts Of grain and other forage are stored in
tho immediate vicinity Of cksbas much q which
belonged 70 the rebel army.
/ Tie enemy, besides destroying the er,des~, burned
/ the steamers Logan, Virginia and b. Nicholas and
twenty schoonsrs loaded with tCorn. Tho g. Nicholas
| IL win be remembered, was captured by the "Frsnch
Lady" and his accomplces Chesapeake Bay last ycae
The river is obstructed be low fredericksburg by
sunken vessels, thus preventing the Dotla from par.
tcipsting in the attack, as was designed.
10 stated by the citizens that the fret shell thrown
At the rebel cavalry in Fredericksburg killed horse and
mortaIy wounded his rider dismountng and severely
njuripg largo number in the stampede which ensued
Captain Carr, formerly Of the Washington and Aqua
steamboat ns the nrst federal steamer into
Aqua creek since the rebellion last Friday morning.
The landing is used as depot for supplies under the
charge Of Colonel Biddle Of the Ninety fifth New York
regiment who s also in command Of the forces at that
station The wharf depot, tavern and several other
buildings were burned by the rebels but the engine
house, built Of brick with iron raftors and tin roof is
uninured The wharf is being rapidly repaired Nayi.
cation is unobstructed, the channel not having been
| filed up reported.
The railroad 10 Freder cksburg with the exception OF
mile Of the track which has been taken up, and the
loss Of two bridges easily reconstructed s good order
Tho railroad bridge over the Rappahannock will re-
quirs considerable length Of time " be repaired an
the piers are very high and w,dc apart. The road was
being rebuilt at the time Of the evacuation Of AQUA
creek, tho "T rail being substituted for the old fat
rail. The rails from the road in the vicinity Of
rebel magazine. The water stations are in perfect
order. and comparatively email outlay will reopen
the road in much better condition than before tho
rebellion. The batteries Al Aqua creek are quite ex.
tsnsivs, and were well supported by infantry, as s
indicated by the abandoned camps The battery on ,h
wharf constructed with great skill and mounted sn
immense rnsd gun The batteries extend along the brow
Of the biuns about milo, and are exceedingly fermi
dsbs their appearance. Nothing remains IN them save
broken camp furniture and deeayne stores AZ various
points In the rear Of thess batteries at distance Of two
three mes earthwosks for light artillery and infantry
breastworhs command many Of the approaches h Fred
srcksburg.
Three weoks eincs sx thousand rebels ware
encampsd in the vicinity Of Brooke's station
six miles from Aqua, and . large body Of caval.
~ have been quartsed that section until the close Of
last week, portion Of which, 1t is stated by contra
bands, are cut OF BY occupation Of fredericksburg
The country between Aqua creek and the Rappahan
mock almost entirely deserted bu, one family remain
4 ing at Stafford Court House
The gallant Achievements Of General Augur In driving
back from strong position enemy consisting OF three
regiments Of infantry, four Of cavalry and two batteries
ofariiery, s'ics the hshost admiration, aud has e..
cited no little envy The part Of the other br,osaos
who hoped TO participate in the dssh upon rrsdercs,
burg.
The brilliant feat cf the Brooklyn Fourteenth in Lo
ng up, withou, struggling With the cavalry and s,,u
iefy on march Of twsny.sx miles, during the bo,ses,
DAY 81 the season and then with but three hour, rae,
dashnE IN sfier the sncmy's cavalry for fc,r miles
| she subject of Dosi 1a,terine encomiums
sketch OF General Aucur
Bris1der General Chr,ophoy Colon Augur Ia na,ivo
q N~ YssS bni vac epponiec 70 The Military Acadeuv