The New York herald., 1862-12-17

large trees that were there He soorned the
advice. bus sestsd hinssaf under . tree upon
ths side facing The enemy, ara had snly been thsrs
few minutes when he STRUCK BY fsagmsnt from
shell, which shattered his leg and hip.
CONDUCT AyxER HUHG WOUNDED.
He cool and collected after being hit a. before
saying that they had "gt him this tme" and seemed to
know at that his wound mortal. He inquired Of
the doctor there any hope and being told that his
only chance was BY having the limb ampuated, replied
"that he had always said that he would prefer death to
losing limb, and declined the operation He was imme
datey taken 70 the hospital few rods in the Of
where he was shot, and everything done for him BY his
star and the physicians that possible to mitigate his
sunerings He did not to suffer much pain, but oc'
cupied his last hours in writing to his friends.
He was engaged to be married TO the eldest
daughter Of Professor Bowman, Of West Point, and
the wedding take place very He died TO-
day Sunday at twelve O'Clock His last Official letter TO
General Franklin 70 bid him adou and to ask per-
mission for Major r. j. Falls and Captains Corson and
Weir 10 take his body TO bis friends His death has cast
q gloom over the whole army, he was very generally
known and respected . brave man and good general.
THE NEWS GEN. JAcKsoN's DEATH.
AT about the time the in that General
jackson, Of Pennsylvania, was killed while gaanty
leading his brigade battle. At the time Of his death
the enemy before him. Here it was too that Colonel
Hatch, Of the Fourth New Jersey, wounded. He had
Charged upon the forfcatons Of the enemy and succeed
cd in driving them out and capturing about one hun
dred prisoners before he could receive assistance the
enemy reinforced by brigade and compelled him to
renquish his prize The Colonel wounded in the leg,
and was obliged to undergo ampntation Of tho thigh
which always very dangerous The number OF wounded
officers quite large including Generals Campbell, Vin
ton, Gibbon and Devens,
REBELS DRIVEN BACK ON THE LEFT.
We succeeded several times in driving the enemy on
left; but their position strong that could
not succeed in holding the ground.
PRISONERS IAKM.
We captured about FIVE hundred prisoners the lcf,
and among the number the whole Of the First Tennessee
regiment and also the rebel Colonel C. g. Atkinson of the
Iwenty-sixth Georgia regiment who in command Of
Iawton's brigade. He was wounded and left upon the
field
pATrs CONTINUED FunousLY TILL NIGHT,
but did gain mach ground Our position at night
when darkness put end to the carnage, but
slightly in advance Of that taken n the morning
LOSSES
1t is impossible at the time Of writing to form any
rect estimate of losses in yesterdays fghtng but
from all the Information can gather from the different
hospitals is not large, considering the numbers
serious very occurred from operations
performed in tho hospitals.
BRAVERY TROOPS.
II is impossible, where so many regmentsare engaged'
and where all fight spiendidy TO single out regiments
that have particularly distinguished themselves Never,
never, wero Drawer engaged in battle than
yesterday offering up their lives in defence Of our
government, and if there any virtue in brave hearts
and strong we must surely be successful
THE KSgAys srRENorH.
No seems have any definite idea Of the number
the enemy but Of the strength of their position have
doubt. 1t amusing hoar the conversation be-
tween the prisoners captured and men. Upon o.
asking prisoner how many they had op
posed he replied that he did not know exactly
he should think about four hundred thousand.
"wha.l' the answer, lyon folks an't going to be
so foolish to make stand with only four hundred
thousand men9 Why said he, tive have than that
In reserve7
PRISONERS WELL CLAD.
Tho prisoners that saw were warmly but coarsely
cad and showed signs Of having suffered for the
Of anything. They expressed the utmost confidence IN
being able 10 whip Us in this fight.
DETERMINATION OF THE TROOPS on po1n SIDES.
The rebels have evidently determined make daspe
resistance here and to stake their all upon the
suit. Our army rs not only alive the consequences
defeat but aeo TO their very existence they wold
driven the Rappahannock and annihatei should
they be defeated. Our army is partially protected.
Of defeat by heavy guns mounted upon the hills
commanding the battle hed but nothing could prevent
their rushing into the river should they be seized with
panic.
THE c1osB OF THE IGnr
Darkness last night put end to the lighting without
either side having gained any material advantage.
SUNDAY QUIET.
To-day matters have remained very quiet. There
was considerable artillery Gring during the morn.
ing and skrmishing by the infantry; bu,
nothing yet like general ng,gement
The enemy are reported To-day 70 be massing their
forces right with the intention of either making
concentrated attack upon lines else repc
tcipated attack from Uur generals also making
preparations for movement which Is hoped win be
cesssul.
GENERAL BURNSIDE MADE CIRCUIT os rns LINES
the evening sefore the battle and received with i'm
mcnse enthusiasm BY tho troops. Hc to be very
popular with the army.
orr WOUNDED sorDczRs
are receiving excellent prompt treatment at the
hands Of the surgeons, and are doing well. The work
ing Of the hospital and ambulance corps ia
. great Improvement since their reorgaDiza
ton Each ambulance train is under the
command of experienced officers, and they all know
where they belong and what 20 do. They 60 upon
the field and gather the wounded without any Of the
fusion which used 70 ckaxacterize them.
HOSPITALS
also much improved of late. They organized
under recent instructions issued by Or. Leuerman
Medical Director Of the Army Of the Potomac according
TO . plan originating with him, and which has worked
admirably. The duty Of organizing devolved upon The
acting medical directors Of division surgeons-N. ".
BaIou Second Vermont Volunteers, Of General Howes'
division, and Surgeon George Burr, United States volun
teers, OF General Brooks division.
The principal hospital Of General Smiths corps is loca.
ted nne old Virginia mansion near the battle field
is under the charge Of Surgeon VIM D. Crandsl Of
the Sixteenth New York Volunteers assisted by the fol
lowing operating surgcons;-surgeons T. r. Taylor and
l.. w Oakley, Of the New Jersey brigade, and N. s.
Barnes OF the Twenty seventh New York. Also the fol.
lowing assistant operating surgeonssurgeons Francis
G. Train, Firm Maine Edward A. Brown, Thirty Hrst
New York Matteson Third New Jersey sharp Fifteenth