The Lansing state Republican., 1862-12-17

plosion of 80 large quantity Of powder, almost
hid the city from vew.
1, soon became evident that the bridges could
no, be built except by bold dsss. Volunteers
we're called Tor to cross in small bOsss. The or
der was no sooner given thaa hundreds stepped
ier~ard, but oil could not go. About one hun
dred we're selected. They we're soon on their
way while the artillery threw perfect storm CT
iron hail on the opposite bank. They reached
the opposite shore, 6ut not without loss Win
fxed bay onets they rushed upon the enemy, XII
ing several and taking one husdred and one
prisoners, Who were safely landed OH this side.
At half past four Two bridges we're flushed
opposite the city, when the troops immediately
began to cross over. The enemy were soon
driven from the city back TO Iheir line OF works
The two bridges in front OF Gen. Frankia were
successfully laid early in the day, ba. his troops
Gid not cross until the swo upper ones were
ready.
A sutfcent force are on the opposite side OF
the river TO resist any attack that is likely 10 be
made.
| The rebels fred but few guns in the morning
and none in the afternoon, although their work,
~ers in easy range during the forenoon. The
rebels burned the railroad bridge opposite the
city.
Between thirty and forty houses were burned,
mostly III the business part of the city. During
the day between 5000 AID 200 rounds OF aun-
muni,ion we're fred by our artillery.
| Ewa~,,h;,r ia o,i.f to pioht The ipSications
are that . battle will be fought Tomorrow.
Nashville, Dec. 10. P. n.
The rebels under JOS Johnson, Bragg, Cheat
ham, forest and Morgan advanced and appear ed
on our trout in great force this morning. bat
tie is momen,arily expected near Hartsviile Re
Inducements are being buried forward. Every
point will be strengthened.
The recent rebel victory at Hartsville has en-
boldened the rebels Forest holds Clarksvills
with considerable force.
i HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroNAC.
La Field, Dec. llth, ii O'Clock.
The battle SO long anticipated is now proges
sing. Reynolds corps on the left has advanced
aud engaged the eneuy's infantry at 9:l5. Sew
en- minutes after wards the rebels openeds heavy
FIRE of artillery, which has continued SO far un
interruptedly.
Our heavy guns are answering, but firing on
both sides at random on account of the dense
fog.
No results are known But little infantry has
yet become engaged.
A portion Of the enemy crossed the ford
above here, and yesterday were on our right
asd re.-. A force has been sent to meet them
New York, Dec Is.
A special dated Washington, l2th. says ths,
this morning Hanptons rebel cavalry captured
Dumfries, q town half way between Washington
am Fredericksburg They cut the wires, car
ried Of the operators. and paroled . number OF
officers Who happened to be in the place, for
what purpose is not known. Later in the day,
Gen. Steinwher, in command Of Sigers advance
attacked the rebels. A fight eususd, the pre-.
else result and extent Of which is not yet known
In consequence Of this occurrence there "a.
no tsegraphic communication with Burnside du
ring the day, hence current runors that our for
ces suffered q repulse. The wires have sine,
been restored, and news 10 received that the msiI
part of Burnside's forces are over the river.
New York, Dec. Is
The Times army correspondent writes ths
although not fully informed Of the enemy's po
Ion it is claimed that Burnside has ontwirtet
and outgeneraled them.
His decoys to make them believe We would
? cross with the main force at Fort Conway seen
to have succeeded admirably. Deceived b,
this the main body Of the rebels, including Jack
sons command, seems TO have been transferred
twenty five miles down the river.
The FRS, crossing Of the river at Fredericks
burg, in she face Of the enemy's fire, vas per
, formed by she Michigan Seventh. A drumme
boy 10 years old, VAS in the 6rst boat.
HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoroMAo,
{ December l3th-ll A. n. !
The fog began to disappear early in the morn
mig, sfording an unobstructed vie~ of our owl
and the rebel positions. 1t being evident tha
the ret ridge of hills. IN the rear Of the city. OF
which the enemy had his guns posted, we're be
hind works which could not be carried eIcep
by charge of infantry, Gen. Sumner assignee
that duty to Gen. French's division, which va
| suppoflc1 W "Cu. A1S ttcvPS az
vsnced TO their work at ten mnutes before 2
at brick run, the enemy's guns opening upo
, them very brisk FIRE. When within muske
= range at the base Of the ridge, our troops wer
met by terrible fire from the rebel infantry
which we're posted behind stone wall and com
3 houses on the right OF the line. This checke
: the advance OF our men, and they fell back to
email ravine, but not out Of musket range. A
e this time another body Of men moved to thei
assistance in splendid style, Notwithstanding ths
large gaps we're made in their ranks by the ret
el artillery. When our troops arrived at the brs
line of the rebel defences they charged on tn
e double quick, and with fixed bayonets endea,
oied TO drive the rebels from their hiding places
E The concentrated Ere OF the rebel artillery an
infantry, which eur men we're forced to face
was too much for them, and the centre CAV
, way in disorder, but Afterwards they rallied al
r we're brought back. From that time the fr
vas spiri,edly carried on, and never ceased VI
I I'll after dark.
Gen Franklin Who commanded the attack o
the left, met With better success. He succeeded
' after hard days fght in driving the rebel
, about one mile. Al one time the rebels ad
/ v...ad IN attach him hnt vsro handsomeIv -