The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-12-19
war NEWS.
OUR TROOPS CROSS THE RAPPA;
HAMMOCK @ 'ss'
THE REBELS SHOOT FROM THE HOUSES
our MEN IN The STREETS, ao"
THEIR LINES OF DHFHNSE.


ARMY OF fhn PofoMAo,)
Friday Morning Dec. i2-10 o'clock.
After ocotpying the river front Of tho
city Last night, we lost about 100 men in
killed and wounded, while driving the
rebels through the city, They fred OH
our men as they advanced through the
streets, while sscreted in and behind
houses. Not muchlmcrcy was shown I'd
those who were canghs. A
This morning dense fog hid every.
thing from view, but now it is partially
cleared away: The troops commenced
moving at an early hour. Major General
Summers grand division leading the way
over in front Of the city; to be followed
by Major General Hooker's grand divi-
siou. Gen. Frankling's grand division
which Is crossing nearly three miles be-
low the city is nearly over. At quar-
ter past niue the first gun was fred, the
engagement lasting about half an hour;
the rebels not making very spirited re-
ply. 1t is thought the troops will all be-
over at noon. Iuformation received du.
ring the night and this morning from
deserters and prisoners shows that the
rebels have two strong lines Of batteries
in the rear Of the city. The first ono
being one mile back, aud the second i
mile from the first. The whole army is
In rapid motion and well CONCENTRATED
The troops are in excellent spirits aud
anxious to be led on the enemy's works.
The enemy has concentrated his foress.
and it is believed will give battle: Much
will depend on the result Of to-day. All
feel sanguins Of success. F7s
SECOND DISPATCH.
Headquarters Army Of Tie PoloHde,l
December l2-Evening.l
At ten O'Clock this morning the fog be-
gan to clear away, but before eleven o.
clock the air was again thick, which con-
tinued until two o'clock, when it entirely
disappeared. Alta quarter past two the
rebels opened with all their gunsI posted
on the first ridge Of hills. Their main
fre was directed upon the city, which was
filed with our troops. These guns which
were posted on the left Of the ridge; we're
opened on the large body of troops which
crossed on the two lower bridges, and had
formed in linso of battle, and were moving
obliauely down the river fronting the
Massaponix creek. Although several Of
their shells exploded oyor our troops none
we're injured. Gen, Baysrfs Cavalry,
which crossed on the lower bridge, had
five men killed while endeavoring to as
certain the enemy's position. The troops
which crossed below, are sleeping on their
arms, tonight, the advance being within
three-quarters Of nile Of tue Massaponix
creek, their left resting on the Rappahan'
mock. tH- 'af@'i'
The enemy oucupies the opposite side
of the creek III force. The guns posted
on the bank this side Of the river silenc-
ed the enemy's artillery. after a duel Of
half an hour. This ended the firing for
the day. The only dathage done BY thS
rebel shells thrown into the city was to
add SO much to its destruction. Twenty
five of our men were killed last night III
the Streets while driving the rebels OUT
Nearly every house in the city has been
damaged more or less BY the firing ofths
past few days: Several splendid residen
-ces have been completely riddlcd, as also
all the churches. The fire appeared to
BIO directed on the most prominent Of the
edifces. Several cases Of %anton des-
truction of property occurred by oar
troops when they entered-propertS
which could be Of no use to the enemy.
In mary houses the furniture all remain:
ed hIa' @t H'iaH
sohe Of cur tfSo0ps iAistooh the British
flag for Secesh; and tore it from the
residence of the British Consul. This
morning Tie owner came over " recover
! it, and it was returned to HIM. "t a-.t
The main body of the army is now ovet
the river, the balance being in position TO
cross at any time. There is no indication
of the enemy eyacuating. Ifthey f8msiH