The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1862-12-16

The log began to disappear early IN
in the morning, afIoriing an unobsirc.
ted view Of our own and the rebel po-
silions.
Il being evident that the hills in the
rear fihe city on which the enemy
had their guns posted behind works,
could not be carried except by a charge
OF infantry Gen. Sumner assigned that
duty TO Gen. French's division, which
was supported by Gen. HowArds.
The troops advanced to their work
AT ten minutes before twelve O'Clock,
on brisk run, the enemy's guns open
ing upon them a very rapid fire, when
within musket range.
AT the base Of the ridge our troops
were met by a terrible fire from the
rebel infantry, who were posted bs-
hind stone wall aud some houses ON
the right Of the line.
This checked the advance Of our
men, and they fell back TO q small m
vine, but not out Of muskei range.
Al this lime another body Of troops
moved 10 their assistance ia splendid
style, Notwithstanding large gaps were
made in their ranks by the rebel arIil-
lery.
When our troops arrived at the first
line OF The rebel defences, they "dnub-
le quicked.' and with fixed hayonets,
endrayored TO dislodsc The rebels from
their hiding places.
The concentrated fire Of the rebel
artillery and infantry, which our men
were obliged to lace, W. too much for
them, and the centre gave way in dis
order, but afterwards they were rallied
and brought back.
From that time The fire was spirit
eddy carried on, and never ceased until
after dalk.
Gen. Franklin, who commanded the
attack on the left, met with better sue.
cess. lie succeeded after hard day.
Gghi in driving the rebels about a
mile.
At one tine the rob, Is advanced 10
attack him. but were Handsomely ~
pulsed with terrible slaughter, aud
with loss Of bctwean 400 and 800
prisoners belonging 10 \. =. lIilrs
command.
Gen. Franklin's movement wns iii.
rected down the river, and hi, troop.
are crcampcd 'onight moi far from
the Massaponix Greek.
Our troops stop tonight where they
fought to-day.
The dead and wounded are being
carried from the field.
Headquarters Army Of Potomac, !
Dee. II, 1880 A. NJ.
There is no fog to-day, The sun shin
ins brightly, with q strong breeze.
AT daylight this morning there war
heavy fire OF artillery and infantry
in front of the first line Of works
where Gems. Summer and Hooker
were engaged yesterday.
The fire Stacked about M hour af-
forwards, and was heard only at inter.
yals until now.
The same occurred in front Of Gen.
Franklin's division down the river.
The object Of both parties was evil
IDENTIFY to feel the other.
During last night and this forenoon
the rebels have considerably extended
their works and strengthened their po-
sition.
Large bodies Of troops are now to be
seen where but few were to be seen
yesterday.
Our dead who were killed yester-
day while charging in front Of the en-
emys works, still remain where they
fell. When attempting their removal
last nigh, the enemy would open fire
with infantry, but the wounded have
all been removed from the field, and
all the dead obtained arc now being
buried.
The indications are that no decisive
battle will be fought to-day, unless
the rebels should bring on the engage.
ment, which they viii not probably do.
The following officers were killed
and wounded
Gen. Jackson, Penn. Reserves, Kill
led. Gen. Bayard, killed.
Gen. Vinton, wouuded in the side.
Gen. Gibbons, wounded In the hand.
Gen. KimbaH, wounded in thigh. Gen
Caldwell, wounded in two places.
Col. Sinclair, Penn. Reserves, seri-
ously wounded. Capt. Hendrickson,