Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-09-23
September, IL.

September, II.
This has been an eventfu day in the
history OF the rebellion. A battle has Ia
ken place and the Army of the Potomac
is again victorious. 1t exceeds in extent
any battle heretofore fought On this cont
nent.
At daylight the battle was renewed in
the center and right by Hooker and Sum
ner, who, after short contest Of two hours
drove the enemy from the hill. The reb-
els resisted sharply and regained most of
the ground.
At this point Hooker was shot in the
ankle aud carried from the field.
The conduct Of bis tioops now d9yo. red
upon Sumner. Richardson was severely
wounded at the same time.
Sumner determined to Ietake the ground
lost, and ordered his troops to advance
lie was obeyed, and the rebels were driv-
en- before them with great slaughter. They
not only retook the ground, but drove the
rebels quarter Of a mile eyond.
In this action Gen. Mansfield was shot
through the lungs and died soon after.
Daring this time Burnside's forces had
not been idle. They drove the rebels from
the line Of the Anticton creek on the main
road to Sharpsbugg. They built bridge,
the old one ha.ing been destroyed, aud &C.
cupied the opposite bank. Our loss here
was considerable.
Our troops now held both banks Of the
creek. To get possession of the ridge of
hills on the right and left hand sides Of the
road, from which the rebels Numbered
away with artillery. The task was not
easily accomplished.
SickIe's Brigade with the assistance Of
Sumner earned the right hand side after
considerable loss, the re bells running in AL
directions. 1t is now 5 o'clock, aud all the
enemy's posi- ions are carried except one
on the left hand side Of the road
To do this duty Burnside was assign
ed. The artillery opened; the infantry
advanced and the point was carried with
a charge, but we were forced to retire
before a superior force. Knowing if they
lost this ridge complete rout would imme-
dat " be the result, they fought with
great desperation. Darkness overlook the
two armies; hostiiities then ceased by mu-
tual consent.
The battle lasted from s o'clock in The
morning till Z at night, without mo-
ment Of cessation.
The conduct Of the troops was without
exception excellent.
1t is impossible now to form a correct
;Ioo &c H. IOes ~ o;tL.r ill Il =.
heavy on both sides Our loss will prob
ably reach 10000; that OF the enemy
won't exceed it.
The enemy's dead are tbickly strewn
over the fields, and in many places living
in heaps. The wounded were Immediate
~ carried off the field.
When Hooker fell Mcclellan immedi-
ately passed to the right. He was enthu-
siastically received. His presence added
much To the success of recovering the
ground lost. lie was in the CENTER aud
left anxiously watching the progress of the
battle, and giving directions as to the man
ner Of attack. lie is in tent fol the first
time since leaving Frederick.
We took $4,000 prisoners during the
day. The enemy obtained but few.
The following officers are amons the
killed and wounded: HAIRCUT, Duryea,
Selgwick, Capt. Andrew and Aid severely
wounded. Maj. Ledgwick, Col Mcneil,
1t Allen and Bncktai were killed. Col.
Polka and 1t. Shayity wounded. Several
prominent officers are reported killed an
wounded. Nothing positively known con
corning them.