The New York herald., 1862-04-22

utely indispensable, and valuable ovcrcoats, blankets
talmas, &C., were strewn ndiscriminatey along the
road, a. II BY panc-stricken army. Six miles from
Catlets station the tracks Of rebel cavalry found,
freshly made, and, twelve miles further the enemys
picket was driven in. General Augur Immediately
pushed vigorously forward with the two cavalry regi
msnts the Brooklyn Fourtsenth section Of artillery
leaving the remainder OF the brigade under the
mand OF Col Sullivan. Presently the sharp report Of
pistols back from the 'front.' the cavalry dashed
after the enemy, numbering about fifty, who, appear
ing upon every little eminence, would deliver their fire
and rapidly fall back another position. In this
the chase continued for eight miles, the Brooklyn
Fourteenth keeping up in close ordsr with struggling,
every in his place, ready for emergency, while
the section Of aery ratified along, splashng through
mud and water, eager for opportunity Of tossing its
compliments to the rebels Lieut. Decker, Of Com
pany Ira Harris light (or Seventh New York; cavalry,
while calamity leading his company, was killed in one
Of the charges rebel shooting him through the heart
he in the act Of drawing his sabre The rebel,
with fifteen others taken prisoner. Al dusk Col.
Fitzpatrick charged upon the camp of the enemy driving
them like sheep before him. and taking possession Of
large amount OF hay, oats and corn AS write the
boys searching the brush huts by the
light Of the abandoned fires in quest Of
'relics,' finding clothing, books, provisions, pa.
peTt, &C, Wnne mabterleSS QOgS run WHINING
from hut to hut vanly seeking for familiar faces The
rebel force composed Of Lees Rangers commanded by
Colonel Lee, son Of Sidney Lee of the rebel navy, ,
nephew Of General Lee have fallen back upon Fred
ericksburg where Il is believed the enemy have large
body infantry and troops have quietly bivouacked
the night expecting TO give secesh another TO-
This section s sparsely populated, and not
very fertile though the wheat and grass much further
advanced than about Washington. Peach trees in
bloom and flower gardens already putting forth their
sprngtime beauties But few men are found upon the
farms and the females betray little foar Of murder
and rapne Several Union families remain, but without
their heads, every capable Of performing military
duty having been carried or by the enemy
OPPOSITE FREDERICKSBURG April IS, 1862.
The City Before Us-Our Cavalry Hdrds the Enemy and
Charge the Bdrrcadcs-The Rct<s STU Fly-The Bridges
Dearoyed- Falmouth h-Cdssdltiss-Prsoners, dc.
Psrched upon the ridges Of the long rolling swells OF
upland, victorious little brigade is looking down
upon the pleasant city OF Fredericksburg nestled upon
the banks Of tho Rappahannock while impressive
quiet, like the holy calm Of summer Sabbath morn
rests upon the deserted town.
The cavalry have barrassing the enemy all night
and this morning. led by Lieutenant Colonel fitzpatrick
made most brilliant charge upon the barrcadcs
the road driving back the rebels but not without
considerable loss. AT daylight the brigade moved for
ward forcing the enemy the river, and by few
well directed shells, compelling him to retreat beyond
tho heights south OF Fredericksburg In his fight the
heaps of shavings and tar placed upon the bridges
several days ago fred, and the Chatham and Rail-
road bridges were reduced 10 ruins while the
black smoke drfted back into faces binding the
tillerymen and for time completely obscuring the
operations Of tho enemy Tho Ficklen bridge was but
slightly burned the Berdan sbarpshooters by strenuous
exortions, saving the greater portion OF H. The little
town OF Falmouth upon the north eide OF the Rappahan
mock, nearly opposite Fredericksburg has beon almost
entirely deserted, though q number Of Union far.
mors remain. Tho people generally receive
troops in friendly manner, and express no
little surprise upon learning that they are to be
protected Instead Of being murdered the rebels had
assured thsm they would bo They had not the least
idea Of occupying the place, and tho mills we're
running whom cannon upon tho cliff beched forth its
thunder, while and children stood the door
with their hands nlled with sewing dishes and other
articles pertaining domestic affairs, wpng their eyes
upon their aprons and sobbng IL tho town was about
to bo laid in ashes. Mr. j. b Fcklen, wealthy citzon
VI Falmouth, whose loyalty has rendered him exceed
ingy obnoxious TO the rebels, invited General Augur
into hs mausiou, and entertained The stan and ohor
officers with bounteous rcpast.
Private Haslum, Of the Harris Light cavalry, aud
orderly os General Augur, shot by own pckcts
while carrying order from The Generals 10 Colonel Sui
NyaE.