New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-13
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE XAR.

There was great uneasiness yesterday, in this
city and throughout the country, in consequence of
the unexpected and obstinate silence of the telegraph
concerning Gen. Burnsde's movements. Late last
evening we received an explanation. portion of
Hampton's Rebel Cavalry had got around to Dunn.
fries village between Fredericksburg and Alexan.
dris, and cut the wires. The damage was repaired
during the afternoon, and our adyices came regular
ly as late as or Q in the evening from Frederick
burg. The pith Of the is, that large portion
OF Burnside's forces are across the Rappahsnnock;
at p. m. yesterday the Rebels opened all their guns
on the first range Of hills firms mostly upon
the city. No serious damage was done to our
troops. Gen. Bayards cavalry, which crossed Il.
the lower bridge, had five men Killed The troops
which crossed below slept on their arms last night,
about mile from the enemy. Our loss in killed at
the taking of Fredericksburg was o. The city has
been almost ruined. Thus Ear the Rebels give 10
indications of running away if they remain,
fight will very soon occur.
From our special correspondents with Burnside's
Army, we learn the parti ulars of operations at
Fredericksburg. At d O'Clock on Thursday morn
ing the pontoop boats were foated into the river;
when the bridges completed within twenty feet
Of the shore, heavy Ere from two three hundred
concealed sharpshooters WAC poured upon the men.
Twenty were wounded at tie first fre-amOng them
Capt. Brainard thei, commanler-by the second fire
Cat Perkins Of the 50th New-York fell dead, and
Capt Mcdonald was severely wounded. The fire
from our bs't,hies opened at once, and continued
without cessation from 81 o'clock until noon. When
the fog lifted fifteen houses were seen TO lie in
fames. Our batteries rested until3. Gen. Summers
grard division wss at this time drawn up in line Of
bait .. The 9TH Michigan crossed in boats under a
heavy fire, and drove OF. the Rebel rGemen-
killed and wounded fifteen and took fifty
prisoners. A drummer boy, only ten years
old, was in the first boat that crossed.
The S7th PenDsy ivana, without orders, laid the
bridge near the railroad in the face Of severe fire,
crossed it, and joined the 7th Michigan. At sunset
the firing ceased. The bridges were completed in
tbs afternoon, and the order 70 move was issued at
sunset. The % Rhode Isaud started across on the
double-quick. AL the troops, however, encamped
for the night the right bank OF the river. One of
the bridges was built by Mcleod Murphys Reg-
ment. Owing to the inability to complete other
bridges the original plan of crossing ct five points
vas not carried ont Oh Friday morning Tie bonn
5ardnent on Thursday was at the rate Of 500 shells
per minute. Some Of tie batteries used 200 rounds
The Rebel batteries cannot reach the river bed
Gen. Burnside had positive information that 90 900
Rebels had been cent to Port Royal, expecting an
attempt the part Of tue loyal troops to cross there
Gov. Vance, Of North Carolina, on the 18th Of
November, sent HE message TO the General Assem-
bly,. 1t is lengthy, betTays no Union sentiment,
reflects upon the Confederate COnscript Law, de-
nounces the spirit Of extorton that prevails argues
that the high price Of property and the righteousness
Of money is reason why all should pay their debts.
He says the North Carolina soldiers suffering for
the wan, of shoes and clothing. The present debt
of the State is estimated at S20,983,3 Cl OF. He
oppose, the suspension of the rghtof babeas corpus
objects to the disratioa of grain and the division of
the school fund for war purposes, and concludes by
calling upon the Legislature to bring forth al the
powers aud resources Of the State for the defense
Of the country.
At Louisville headq quarters the parties in charge
are unadvised OF the recent events portrayed in late
dispatches to New-York and Philadelphia papers
about movements in Mississippi. Gen. Boyle hes
ordered the Provosi-Marshal to empty the negro
jails, and has furnished the negroes with employ
ment. AL apprehsnsions of al immediate engage
ment are disPelled. Morgan, the guerrilla, was
said TO be seven miles north Of Murifeesboro, with
about 1000 men, preparing for another raid into
Kentucky.
The Navy Department have sdvices from Capt
Roucke dorf Of the San Jacnto. lie ssys that the
Governor Of Martinique would not let him lie in the
harbor 70 watch the Alabama, and he was obliged TO
move out marine league Ia dark, foggy night
tie pirste escaped him.
Reports cay that Gen. Bragg has gone to Missis-
sippi and that Gen. Joe Johnston is in command Of
the Rebel army Of East Tennessee. The smallpox
Is raging at Chattanooga. Last Tennessee rebels
against the CONSUMPTION.
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