New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-21

Richmond. Ihey TOOK tnelr unsofVune very pnio'
ophically, shouting hurra for the Union, as they
passed the dwellings Of the First Families.
The 18th Virginia is the same Rebel regiment
which occupied Fredericksburg, during the late dash
of Sigers cavalry, under Capt. Dslgeen. There
were 400 of the Rebels, who were utterly surprised
and routed by Sigels 20 men. The most violent
Secessioniss denounce the conduct of the Rebels
disgracefu and express warm admiration for our
dashing exploit. II is really refreshing to find our
cavalry doing something which EFFORTS praise, even
fsom our enemies. Capt. Dalgreens dash is only
equaled by the charge of Fremont's body guard, at
Springfield, No.. q year ago. Such exploits are
not TO be weighed merely by their material re-
sots-the prisoners and spoils. Their moral effect
upon the enemy is very great.
Unfortunately, Capt. Dagreen neglected to de-
stroy large wooden factory in Fredericksburg,
which was manufacturing cloth for the Rebel army
at the rate of ! 600 yards per day. His raid was
regarded as prophetic Of the advance Of oar army,
and Immediately after be left all the machinery was
removed to Richmond. Atrreseni the Rebels obtain
their wool from Texas; but when McClernand and
Por open the Mississippi, our ron-clads will keep
it opeu cutting them of from the sheep of Texas and
the corn and pork Of Arkansas.
Soon after noon to-day, we encsmped two miles
from this place. The Rebels had planted two bat
terief on the other side of the Rsppabannock, just
beyond Fredericksburg, which placed our road under
cross fire, and they dropped few shells into it, as
hint for us TO stop. But Gen. Couch sent out
Capt. Morgan, his Chief of Artillery, and Capt.
Petit of the let New-York Artillery, to reoopnoi;er,
willie be went forward on foot in another direction
for the same purpose. From one of the bluffs Of the
Rappahsnnock we had fine view of Frederick
barg, with lie roofs and spires, aud two long trains
Of cars, just starting toward Richmond, conveying
away the last portable property" of the Rebel
troops. They evidently did not mean 10 make .
strong stand against us; but careful scrutiny with
field glasses showed four Of their guns in position,
ready TO detain as long as possible.
Pettts and Owens batteries were Immediately
brought forward and planted on a commanding bill
half mile back Of this town. Just as they were
fairly in position, the Rebels opened with their
pound PARROTS, at a distance Of 600 yards, with
the river between ne. Their iislShell- exploded IN
the air, Immediately over our guns bat proved
harmless. Petit replied promptly, and, with lis
usual accuracy, dropped the iron missiles ngh
among them. Owen followed suit, and bis practice
Was excellent. The eneuys guns ovsr-shot, and
their fuses were triae too lous. Que Of their
sbeo knocked spoke from the wheel Of one Of our
caissons; but the others all passed over our beads
and we had no casuglles whatever.
Tie Rebels position wac completely commanded
by ours; and when hey had fred tbiny r.uHcs
Petit and Owen made il 90 hit for them that they
all ran away into tho woods. They afterwsrd ven
ured ont, snd 10y great activity, sseesedod IN s.th.
wing their guns Ia the projection OF The iorosl
where they finally disappeared. We hred only siA
rounds to the piece before they were driven ont
and then looks brigade of Hanooeks disi.ion
marched into this village, and held IT for the night.
To-day we shall occupy Fredericksburg. Tois
morning, Summers and COUGHS headquarters sre
here; Buruside is only twelve miles in the rear and
the whole army is rapidly moving up
We have changed our bsse from the Manassas
Railroad TO Acquia Creek and the Rappahaunoek.
We hare marched from HGrrentoa, torfy m'te', ~
t,oo days and h0if. A few days will be required
to rest tire army and prepare for ifs grand move
ment But the old formula Of " All quiet along the
lines" is among the things that were. A. D. D.
From Acquia Greek.
Pml,nEtPHIA Thursday Nov. 70. iet2
The WashiaPfou Star Of this evening has the
following.