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tney do not rest on q sufficiently frm basis TO an
hounce them as correct Gen. Burnside Is believed
era could do In the same postion and 70 op "A hi,
Is tne Gaze there certainly could be nothing gained
by MA removal As to hIs activity, II cannot be
Questioned by any one; and II when his plans ars
perfected there is q reasonable show Of SUCCESS be
puts them in practice at tbs earliest moment.
Otr latest intelligence from the army would seem
10 indicate an attack upon Frederick sburg during
the present weak. Some additional siege guns have
bssn sent to Gen Burnside, and II theta is warm
work before the lapse of many days shall be mis-
taken.
With regard TO the enemy's movements but little
reliable Ia known; indeed they are carefully cou.
ceaed that u il next to mposii iib,e to fathom the
The report OF their retiring upon Richmond how.
ever, am inclined TO donbt--t!ie more probable
theory being that they have merely left the front
Tor more sec are and better fortified position be
hind their second range of batteries
The FIGHT MAR sUFroLK
WAsHJNaToH, Hec 3.-Ths following has been
received at the headquarters of the army:
FORTRESS MONROE. Dsc. 2
Major Geal ~ IL Haileck, Oeaeral in- Chef:
An expedition sent out from suffolk yesterday by
Aajor Peck, captured to-day the celebrated iitts.
bug Battery, which was taken from our army and
drove the enemy across the Baokwater at Frank
Inns.
We have over thirty prisoners. and are picking
up more on the roads.
Many Of the enemy were killed and wounded
OuE loss ~ timing.
(SiguedD JOHN A. DIX, Major General.
FROM WASHINGTON.
The proceedings Of the Washington Congress on
the 81 were almost devoid of Interest The follow.
ing resolution. offered by Mr. Salisbury, Of Della.
ware, was objected to and lad over:
Resolsed, That the Secretary OF War be- and he
is hereby, directed to inform the Senate whether
Dr.. John Laws and Whitley Meredith, or either Of
them, citizens Of the State CT Delaware, have been
arrested and imprisoned in Fort Delaware; when
they were arrested and SO imprisoned the charges
against them; by whom made; by whose orders
they were arrested and imprisoned, and that he
communicate to the senate all papers relating to
their arrest aud imprisonment.
The Washington correspondent of the Associated
Press on the ID, teiegraphs the following:
The Democratic represent tatives yesterday showed
hon much they wers enboldened by the recent
successes Of that party in the North The manner
of several was decidedly i'm srious, saG both their
actions snd language gave full evidence that they
based upon the Constitution as 81 the Democratic
Presidents had construed it
ADVANCE IN THE NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
REV YORK, Dec 3.-Stocks are higher to-day
under the influence Of runor that the Secretary
OF the Treasury will recommend an additional is
sue of currency.
TIE ALABAMA"
BOSTON, Dec 3-The British bark Mary, at
Qaeengtown, Eov. 10Th, from Yarmouth, n. s ,
spoke Oct. 30th, in LAT A. lon. 6i.j0 ths rapel
steamer Alabama
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Arrests.-The following arrests were made by
the civil police on Saturday, viz: John r Brad.
shaw drunk. lying on the sidewalk; VIM. Ksarney,
drunk and asleep on the Sidewalk; China. slave Of
p II. Tsbb, runaway; Anderson b Duke, drunk
Brady, drunk, trespsssins on tns Ballard House
and breaking the bonnet box Of Mrs. r H. Allen;
John c. Butler drunk and lying ON the sidewalk;
Jas. Driscol drunk, beating his wife, and disturb
desy ~ and drawing a knife, in tho house % Of ri" Tim
Caganagh. All of those charged with drunk enness
were released yesterday moraiug. One Of the
party, Anderson Duke, was picked up last even
ing drunk, and returned TO the cage
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Acsidsut on hs D0npiUs Raiiroad-On Saturday
afternoon the material train on the Dsuville road
going West. ran off the track about one mls from
Amelia c. q, which resulted In considerably dam
aging some four or Ave Of the cars composing the
train. No one injured by the accident, but the
passenger train was detained for some hours the
through passengers missing connection at Burks
VILE The accident Is supposed to have been caused
by the spreading of the track.
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Abolition Prisomers.-lifty ono Abolition prison.
erl mostly belonging to the eth Psnnsylvania c..
valry, including Capt. Ssm1 Wilson, Of Comply L.,
Of that regiment, were brought to the Libby prison
Saturday night. There arrived with the above
lot two dessrters from the 69th New York, and one
from the 5th regiment, Same State. The Abolition
prisoners Of war were captured at Leeds Ferry. In
Westmorsland county Door 3D. while ON picket
duty. They say they were surprised by our men,
and surrendered without any resistancs Yesterday
2l Abotionists, heretofore captured ard In couhns
ment at Atlanta, Ga. were brought to Richnond
70 be paroled and sent North.
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Te~pmanA AsssisS.-Apublic temperance meet.
ing waS held at Springfield Temperance Hall on
Thursday night, IN which several speeches were
delivered for the edia0at0n Of the audience. Brief
and appropriate remarks were made By W. H
Craig, K q. Mullen, 4. w. Richardson, J. T. Snipes
and Othera
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BY Z. Is Geek, Aucl
ELOUH. TOBACCO, AND SOAP, AT AUO
TIOR.-On TUESDAY, 9th Inst, q 10 o'oloAk
I will sell. st my store
$50 bbk Haxall Extra Flour, In sxssllsas soali
200 boxss Manufactured fobasso, amoossG whish
are some choice brands;
50 boxes Eo. Family 6osp;
800 lbs Shear and Cast Steel;
IS bbls (sbous GOOD lbs) assorted Nails.
de5 =. B. COOK, Auak
GAZE OF rURNITURI AID LlAA1 o.
- HOUSE AND RIGHTYH FOUR AOR10 LAll
ar EAIRFI1LD-On THURSDAY, llth ine,
at 10 O'Clock, will sell At Fairfield, my Hossaho,.
Sofas, Mahogany Chairs, Bureaus,
Bedstsads, Beds, Mattreasea
Centre and Pier Tables,
Wood and Oane-seat Chairs
Elegant Brussels and othsr Carpets,
Together with the usual variety Of Kisehan Fun
turs.
ALSO
6 elegant Mich Cows,
light horse Wagon and HanaR
Several Work HorYes.
At the same time, will be leased tho Hoo1Aonc.
with "a acres Of Land.
E>URNITUR1 AT AtCTION-On W1DHK
IL DAY, 10th inst ct 10 o'clock, win ell -
the residence OF Mr. Francis J. Barnes, On Oh
In rear of the I'd Baptist Church, Q portioa of
HOUSEHOLD ANb KIFOHiH tURII1Ul
embracing an assortment Of gentssl artislaa
ds4 Il B. OOox, Ansts
DEORIvER'S SALY OF RLI0ANT YUB
II TURF AT AUCFIOH.-On MONDAY.
INST at 10 o'clock, viii sell at tho auction hc'
Of B. B. Cook. Main street, the following b. =.
some FURNITURE:
Jenny Lind Rosewood BsdstsaA
Feather Bed, Pillows Shusk xaateaH
Rosewood Wardrobe.
Cabinet, with marble dab.
Washstand, with marble 6ah.
Boob. Case and Secretary.
Mahogany Gard Table.
Imitation Black Walnut Oan40oat 0AA1s
Lounge, Basin. and Brush 0tanA
Trunk, containing Bed Linen, Picture PA a
&c. Ids 81 T Z. 0ILl9, lseelveG,
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~ UANO-O tons Gay Verde 0UANO, 70
dst-sodaw E.&s. wORTHAM 4 CO.
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,,poM rREpERICKsBuR0.

r.ralN train cn the Fredericksburg road
tD ,.,lv DELAYED beyond its usu~l time Of ar.
:. ~, las, night Adv.0ss from that quarter, how
~" .,s., the story that all is auIet," and that
~" $50. movements Al in progress.
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DROAD STREET rHIATRK

DROAD STREET THxATRk
HARRY NAOARTHY. the Southern BQsA ~
Miss LOTTIE RSTkLLE, In their
PERSONxTION AND DRANATIO OONOlBTl
MONDAY HV1NIN0, Dee.6 s
PROGRAMME FOR TO NI0AT.-CAAvasevs uuD-
ply Dobbins. Seth Carnstock, Hans Vouunder6Run.
elduke, La Tyrolean, VIM. HaverlAnd, Ooueede,
rate sailor. SenHs: Bonnie Blue Flag, Nancy Doo.
little, My Johnny was Shoemaker, Pat anA Hensy,
Larry O'Bran, and Old Uncle Ned Dsxcss Hish.
land Fling, Harry Hacarthys lxoslsioe il md
Robert Ridley, Esquire.
ADAISSlON-75 cents. No half prieA 0oaaD
reserved for ladies until the rise Of the curtain.
de 3--lt@
NOTICR-On and after to-day the 6ssanss
IN SCHULTZ WILL until further notloe, laave
days exaAp1e1) at Z A. II. and IL n. Returning,
the see 98IZ will leave for Richmond at 10 I.
M. and 81. II. Fare for the round trip, o..
de 5-3t D. J. HILL. Maotae,
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SOUTHERN NIGTIN0ALBs
1VIR fRluM10AuT.
BUCKLEY'S HI0HTIN0ALI0 III
4 0RxAf VARlnTY
EVERY NIGHT.
xVRRY NI0HT.
EVkRY NIGHT.
A OHASTE AND RECHKRCHD
BILL 1VDRY HIGHT,
BILL IV1RY N101T.
BILL NV0RY NIGHT,
de S-3t& BILL BVIRY Nl0H8
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nRY GOODS AT AUOTION.-Ow NJ
H. weekly sale of Dry Goods win - Asl.
WEDNESDAY. the 10Th inst. eommsoaine {,
O'Clock. aud will comprise . large aaeortne.
FRESH STAPLE GOODS, iAsludins The 70.
ing scarce and desirable stylss-vis:
Is bales 78 and brown eheetin0,
50 - and 70 Omaburp,
5000 les. Cotton Yarns, Escorted nnmbsa,
100 pieces extra Gray Oasslmsess,
Country Jeans, 0Atttnsto0,
Pulled Cloths, Xerseys,
WoFsted Dress Goods,
Patent Threads, Hooks md Byso,
Flannels, (aagortsd,) Llnssys,
Brown Hollands, Hoop Skfts,>
Black and Fancy De LaineA
Bleached shirtlnsA
xngliah and American Ptna,
SuSpenders, Tapes, Tooth 1EuGhao.
Spleodld Satin md Bonnet llbbo1A
Black and Fancy Stocks,
WOolen and Cotton HosA
Nots Paper. lnvslopsA
Linen and Cotton 6hirta end UgoWoeo.
Ladies Hid and SUI Gloves,
Woolen 6hawls, Oottooadeo,
Buttons, Csmhs, lesdlso,
Ladies' Cloth and oilk Oleaka eta
-AL0O,-
An invoice Of Bonnet 6ilks, 1ibbooG. 1famp
etc. KNIT, pAlu1 Z 90
dc AunHRnnA
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LA0sA ADv1aTn101R1e ~ R1A0T 10o00DOeD.
E1pAdvsftisaossts psblisAsl ttI ksh1l IN = Gnon
70 eests pr ssuafs sf 1i01T 6sHnG - u ~ -
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TIE ALABAMA
BOSTON, Dec 3-The British bark Mary, at
Queenstown, Sow l9sh, from Yarmouth, n. s
spoke Oct. 30th, in lat A. lon. $50, ths rapel
steamer Alabama.
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~ ROC1RIEs AND TODAOOO.-Oe n.
VI sale Of 9kOCBAkS and TOBACCO
moncinS at 10 o'clock. We Ghall o0W Q lae1s
MANUEACTUREB TODAOOQ
Several hundred packages win b slassA WiGl
reserve. Expected In tlme, lo,0oO ~ o0ehlng
baeoo, with which ths sals win eoomsAeA
ds5 KNIT PAINE Z 90. Auo1
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ADVANCE IN THE NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
REV YORK, Dec 3.-Stocks are higher to-day
under the influence Of rumor that the Secretary
OF the Treasury will recommend an additional is
sue of currency.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-08

4 caIly when we remember il NB for the opy
woman whose exact age, dean aud buria,,
are mentioned 10 the Scripture, 1t would
seem as II Abraham intended t.reby to pay
more than ordinary respect to 10. memory Of
ono with whom he had Iiyli % long and
happily
A Jewish shekel was equa to about 6fty
cents Of American money, 50 that Abraham
paid tso hundred dollars for Machpead-
fact that shows it must has been large
field in which the cave was, consisting Of
many acres, since, at that age Of the world.
this amount Of money would lichase quite 1.
tract Of and
1t appears from the narrs I'VE, that tho
money was weighed, and not c6nted--a fact
that proves it was unlike our Js0 currency.
1t is probable that the silver was simply cast
in form convenient tor use be quality
being determined by weighing 1t IS well
known that the earliest form o. money among
the Egyptians was that Of a rlug, and the
same may have been true Of tho money which
Abraham paid Tor Machpelah
1t is usual to this day, 10 the East to
weigh money. Even when II Is coiued, it IS
still weighed, that all the pieces may be of
equal value. This practice is even now ob-
served at 'he Bank Of Englanl When a
person receives .arge sum oi money, it is
weighed Out to him in order to ave time
for a Iarle amount en- be weighsi ir short.
er time than It eau be counted III. quite
task to count fifty thousand do4rs u gold
but knowing the exact weight Of a dollar,
eagle or sovereign, the weight Of fifty taou-
sand dollar. could be settled in a minute, aud
weighed almost as quickly.
Tnen it Is a fact worth knowing, that the
first money transaction was the purchase Of a
sepulchre Tor the mother OF the Hebrew race
aud the first man who used silver money in
buying and selling was Abraham Itls worth
while Tor US who are living to remember, also
that the last draft upon our po o.essoos will
be the price OF our winjing-shse .nd coffin.
Home MoHthiy.
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Ingenuity of Prisoners.

Our Federal prisoners who have been rs
Gently released RON durauee vile, were de-
prlyed OF all means OF obtaining money
Funds were sent to them by their friends
but Confederate rascaIity opened their etters
and appropriated the contents. This was
more than human nature could stand, aud
their ingenuity was set At work to remedy
the want
This was effected by taking five cent
shinplaster, IN which those parts so great
abound, Iacing il over paper, holding it 40
to the window, and thus Transferring them. a d.
tering the five to fifty and in this way, they
succeeded in passing Oft about $4,000 worth
OF this trash among the rebels and their OH :
GERS
Another item oil interest connected win
them is the manufacture of bone ewery
With true Yankee characteristic they seized
avenously on the bones contained in their
horse and mule meat, and salt Junk ratlons
and carved out rings, snettoes, crochet
needles, pen.hoIderS Numerals bosom pias.
ect. with some beautiful devices and e.aDc.
rately carving. They have thus nanutacturei
and sold to our boys on their release aoou.
$4,000 worth OF bone eweIry.-Nnojerp
PrOgrfU
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-08

fOUNC MEN AND MAIDBNs.--A writer, whom
| canno. but think speaks wisely, saws :. III,
seas0nabe time for the exercise of prudence j.
not 50 mach in choosing wife or husband -
IN choosing with whom yeu will so associate !,
Ia tlsk ,hs eugenderlns OF passion" And hc.,
| shall cOne u an issue lt once with the vour,-
rr portion Of my readers. il not with tne,r a,
rents. The younger viii ask, Why should gj4
seeG To circumscribe the ireedJm OF acqaAln.
lance by suggesting he possibility that QUITO
i may grow some serious, perhaps not wise, a.
lection reply, because serious and not wise
affections have tgain and again surung OUT
the unguarded. uususpecting intercourse u tue
young The parents vii say, why sugges. tl.
idea oi love At all TO these too Young ID ~
thinking OF 1t Why put an awkward ,1a
slralnt upon lntlmdcIrs and cOmpsnionshIps ~
pleasant and 50 innocent | reply, that ,aa
idea Is in the heads il not the hearts OF ,rs
young already, and we all know it, Every goun,
person OF seventeen or eighteen wears Of aye
shows by the accidents OF conversation, i, r.
other way, that this thing floats more or less
distinctly before them. AZ this age. the younp
are constantly having their partialltles, II nos
their loyes,-many affections which shape and
control tho lives OF the parties and of genera.
tons do grow up at shat time and knowing
that and how uncomfortable and unaccountabs
are the leaps and eanings OF the young heart
wise, religious, even worldly prudence
would demand care in the choice of associates
do not think it prudish or unnecessary %
say to those of that age, in presence of the flc,
OF such exposure, d" Lst your society be wl;t
those among whom you are not afraid to run
the risk OF a serious attachment Ard |
must 80 step farther back than this, and ay
tina, this is not matter to 5e left wholly with
the young but should be one OF the things
thought OF by father and mother,-Rsc. J y
are
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-08
The First Money Transaction.

This vas the first money transaction OF
which we have any account 1t trades were
made before this time, in which money was
employed, we have no record OF ii. Cattle,
sheep lambs, aud other possessions, mad been
used instead OF moncy-uot a very convent.
cut carreuey, it is true, yet better than none
But now, Tor the ir,t time, money was
used TO purchase a sepu.chre for the good
mother VI the Hebrew race. 1t was certain.
ly a very worthy object upon which 70 expcnd
this new aud more. Convenient currency, espe.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-08

A GOOD SUGGESTION FOR VERMONT FAa.
sERs.-The Wisconsin Farmer well remark.
1t is inevitable that horses should De ln
greater demand than for year, before the war
immense numbers will be killed, crippled
and used up, while the uses to which they
have been accustomed to be put will be in 40
respect diminished. 1t would be well 70
breed extensively, and from horses Of the
best blood. The policy which prompts so
many OF our farmers to employ cheap stock
horses, is OF the same class with that whior
would recommend an interior quality Of seed
because OF less price. 1t costs no more to
raise fue anima than a mean and worthless
scrub
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-08

A PcruRr OF WAR.-A recent letter from
the army Of the Potomac, speaking OF tas
battle OF Fair Oaks, says
Yesterday we saw Que Of the horrible rs.
alites of balte the unbured bodies Of Sol.
diers killed Just two Neeks before. Deep IL
wood which had not been searched By bur.
ial parties, and which was within the enemy.
lines tor hirty-six hours after the bau..
nearly hundred were found al apparently
the enemy's men. Thirty we're found around
little pond Of water, to which they aai
crawled to quench their thirst when woanisd
There they had died. This is a picture OF
war Two that | saw some yards from ia.
pool lay near to circle of extinguisbed .m d.
bers They had kindled their little fire aud
aud died beside it--one lay drawn up in ae.
ony' the other as he might have lone in sleep
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-08

" SOUTHERN RlUur>. The right 70 pay six
bits pound ior coiiee, thirty cents for bacon
sixty cents tor beet, and one dollar ward for
calico The right 10 be dragged out Of bed
tarred aud leathered, and fastened or hung 10 II
lamp post ii you differ in opinion from your
neigh6ors or # YOU agree with them to oin
vigilance committee ami drag out os bed and tar
and feather or hang those whom the personal
interest or spite OF the members may render OBJ
noxlous. The right to rebel against the Gov
ernment, bringing all the horrors of civil war
on the country, whenever President is elected
that YOU do no, like. The right of few men,
assembled in Il convention called " to consider
the relaton OF our State 10 the General Govern.
ment. to take that State out Of the Union, and
without referring the question to the people to
proc, ed 10 erect new form Of government over
them ut your pleasure. Why not make 1t mon
archy, ay, dtSnotisn, at oncs? The right to ru-
in our noble currency and TO give us rags and
shlnplastrrS instead.
The right to burn cotton, 10 beggar families,
to force our sons 70 fight, 30 BE- killed, MANNED
10 die OF disease, or % drag out miserable ex.
istence worse than death. Tho right 10 talk OF
the expressions OF the [. ) Government, and
then 10 pass a conscuptiJu law The night to
believe IN iorcin Intervention The light 10
think that Cotton Is King tA- right 10
gam splendid victories, lnd then retire or sur
repler immediately after The ught to CURSE
the Yankees and e,l, 'heu ow-Dorn, cow
ardlv lace when V.u wore born Auj raised 10
New England yourself
For Southern IUgdts, lu.raa
-Nac Odsf8 D.b1 Moscow
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\ writer in the Mobile Register, under sa,
signature OF " d. c." advises that tae Con,ad.
crates should " ki. themselves rather than h
INTO the hama, ot the Yankees lle had bel
ter begin the work OF suicide himself ais very
name indicates jtiiojc D. e.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-08

\ rebei lady asks by letter whether W. aast
any objection to her praying TOR Us rha: dc
pends N whether she prtys 90 God or tie Dey
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-08
SMILING SMITH

SMILING SMITH.
Saturday night the enemy opened conyers.
lng cross hre from artillery upon Smiths D.
sltl0n, which caused him to set his hous, in or
tcr and move rather more expeditlOusly than he
would otherwise have donc. The batteries OF
the enemy We're planted, one On Gaines, Hill
across the river, one to the lett OF Smiths no
sition, and one directly in front. the enemy
having cut down a strip Of woods which had
masked the battery They filled Smiths camp
with shells, ana came 50 near his headauarter,
that one she'll killed a sentinel doing guard duty
there.
They opened again on sunday morning. but
Smith ; columns had by that time moved Ia
Savage Station, where, as will be seen good
work was doue
SEDGwioS Is MOTION.
The divisions Of Gems. Ssdgwirk and Slocum
also moved at the same time, taking 10 their
course down the railroad track. and brinrin,
up Tor tle night not far distant from the sti
tl1n
rHE RbBFls ruRsuE.
Every movement oi ours seemed to be watch.
ed by tie euemv witu intense interest rbeu
were constantly On the alert, and no sooner
were our columns in moton than they began Al
once TO follow. They ruieayorel to annoc our
rear with artillery, but without effect.
Oar columns IN the vicinity Of The statinn
having been aiyautIgeously posted, thew hy
quietly ON their arms awaiting the deyelnn
mentS OF tht enemy. iie sonu developed him.
sell, and seemed very anxious 10 provoke an en-
gagement. He advanced IN strong force by the
road pursued by Smith aud Slocum. and with
much less precautiou than usual. Our generals
finally resolved TO give the rebels chance 10
fight
A BRILLIANT EPlsoDE
At Sayage's Station there is. 10 the riph, of
the railroad as vou face Richmond, large
open field of several hundred acres, where
wagons have heretofore been packed in counties,
numbers. This field is surrounded on three
sides by timber, with the road from Smiths
old camp debouching fro" the umber into the
field ut the west end.
smith 5 division took up position On the
north SIDE, in the timber ana Sedgwlck's ii.
VISION on the east end, likewise covered bv tim.
her. Al .hc open SIDE toward the railroad ,wn
guns were planted IN plain sislt u the rebels.
while IN front OF Sedgwlck and Smith but still
masked, were placed twelve orass Napolcons.
ready to pour lOubie shotJed canister
The enemy advanced with rapiiity, his slr
misAers being bu, s!g"uy IN advance of his
main column rs they hlrd out In the upen
heId, ou..reseryes (>.ysams dYIslJn) ehe,red
heartily, which was responded 20 by no, only
the advance OF tie rebels, but by their reserves
also Tins showed 'Is mon IN twlnklns the
position nf Tho en aul. wh4e iercr The tWo
gun. exposed 0peued ga tae reAt.' rs they en-
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sEDGwiox MOTION

The divisions of Gans Sadgwirk and Slocnm
also moved at the same time, taking up their
course down the railroad track. and brincn,
up tor tte ught not far distant from the st,