The New York herald., 1862-04-22

Private Britton Of the Seventh wisconsin, who had
been rendering most efficient service as scout was snot
while in the 'front.' breaking his leg and disabling MN
for long season.
The bridge is 10 be repaired, and WILL in Gay
two, be ready for to pass over Fredericksburg,
however, is virtually in possession, as our cannon
command all its approaches There is not the least sign
of fortcations and the enemy, composed OF infantry
artillery and cavalry upposng that large force upon
them have ncontinently fed. Yesterday Colonel Bone
broke the rebel officer in command Of all the forces in
this section was examining the pckets at the time
Of our approach and chased by Lieut. Colonel Kill
patrick for four miles, but finally escaped, Colonel Kill
patricks horse having injured his leg upon snag Ths
rebel cavalry made up from Stafford Fauquer and
the neghboring Counties and had been guarding this
section for considerable length Of time We have cap
tured eteen prisoners and killed number OF the enc
my, but how many cannot be ascertained. As write
rebels be with glass knowing hurredly oil
the distance, having burned their encampment south
Of the river number OF fine steamers lie in the river
with considerable amount of shipping. The cars can
be heard running and from the city and the people
crowd the streets and housetops watching the
our sncampment
Lieutenant Leaf Of the First Pennsylvania cavalry
was the only officer wounded in that regiment. There
three killed and eight wounded The infantry
escaped without loss There are number OF missing
men, but soldiers coming in from time TO time, it
is probable that all will return We have opportunity
Of Judging of the loss of the enemy.
FREDERICKSBURG, April 10, 1852
Calm after a Sform-7he appearance Of the PIdee-Ydn
Zee Coin Preferred to Rebel Pdpr--7hs Consultation
Bet,ceen the Municipal and Military Authorities-Good
FEELING Preudiling Beoen the Inhabitants and the Sol
diery-The Killed and Wounded, de-, dc.
In the peaceful calm Of this summer like evening IL s
almost impossible realize that hours since
dashing furiousy upon flying enemy, with our cannon
laundering from the very dooryards in which the
children have resumed their play, and against whose
fences our soldiers carelessly leaning with all the
unconcsrn veterans at home. The shock Of artillery
has roll up and down the pleasant wales Of the
Rappahannoe and the heavy tramp Of charging squad
rons with the rattle OF scabbards and flash Of blades
longer rghtens the tmd female startes the husband
man at his plough The black smoke Of burning bridges
has all passed away, and the santng sunbeams dance
through the branches OF the beech trees upon the bosom
Of the river like the CLEAN of silver armored fairies,
while tho dash of in the rapids swss softly up the
hills like the rush Of distant tempest. Aswe look down
upon the city feet II is hard TO think II other than
the Sabbath quiet the streets and suburbs Here
and there the smoke climbs aziy up from the chimneys
and occasionally individual saunters out from the
shadow Of the houses but nothing else indicates that
the city - nnaplteu NJ ALI maRnnCent mhnslOns sur
rounded by broad lawns, with parks and gravel walks
adorn the knobs and meadows and everything OF nature
wears an air Of peace and plenty. The fruit trees arc
gorgeous with pink and crimson, wheat waves luxur
antly over the timber skired owlsnds the clover
dark and rank stretching carpet OF green north
ward tho hills and ridges, as TO hide the insight
ly blotches Of winters reign.
The brick Of house near whore was i'm.
ported from England and the estate since the Revol
tion has only passed through two families Its present
proprietor having occupied for many This gen
tlcman left two weeks since and is serving in the rebel
army and is aid TO the rebel General Smith. An i'm.
mense amount Of grain remains upon the place, which
our quartermasers have already taken steps secure
Cattle and forage abound through the whole section and
the people are living surrounded with all the comforts Of
prosperity with the exception Of such articles are
excluded by the blockade Salt is s12 por bushc coffee
Al per pound sugar from 80 TO 40 oens pcr pound
with other things In proportion For eggs were ask
od rs cents per dozen, but when chink of coin was
heard the price fell amazingly and the yankees with
their silver buying produce at far below half
robc rates This afternoon Lieut. Wood of the Generals
staff and Lieut.. Campbell, Of the Fourth Artillery,
corted by battalion Of cavalry, went under Gag Of
truce TO the piers Of the Chatham bridge for tho purpose
.f communicating with the municipal authorities I'm
medatey opposite field piece was planted sweeping
tho road but respect for the white flag averted the dis
aster which the rebel inhabitants might have visited
upon diderent party. White Tags were waving ~ di