Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1862-12-18

W ASHINGION, Oec. lO-ll pm. =
The fact that the long expected battle at
Fredericksburg had opened this afternoon
speedily became public here, and from gen
eral interest the matter has gradually de-
veloped into intense anxiety. as it became
known that the fight had continued thro'-
out the entire day without results sufffci-
emily decisive to warssat us in claiming a
victory. &C.
No serious aprehensions. however. are
entertained. and every confidence is felt in
the fighting powers Of orr army.
Special provision is being made here for
the wounded. The War office is abstain
ing from the transaction of general busi-
ness far as possible, TO devote itself
more thoroughly to the immediate wants
of the army. - s s. a4;,., .sae. sf
HEADoUARTERs ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,
December l3--ll p. IN.
The fog began to disapper early in the
forenoon, affording an uuobstructed view
Of our own amt tho rebel positions. 1t
being evident that the first ridge of hills
in the rear of the city. on which the ene-
my had his guns posted behind works
which conld not be carried except, by q
charge of infantry, General Sumner as
signed that duty to Gen. French's divis-
ion. which was supported by Gen. How
ards. The troops advanced to ihoir work
at ten minutes before IL. at brisk run,
the cnemy's guns opening upon them a very
rapid fire. When within musket range,
at the base of the ridge. our troops were
met by terrific fire from the rebel infant
ry. which were posted behind wall and
some houses on the right Of the line. This
checked the advance Of our men, and they
fell hack to a small ravine but not out OF
musket range. AT this time another body
of men came to their assistance in splendid
style. notwithstanding large gaps were
made in their ranks by the rebel ar
iillery. When our troops arrived at the
first line of the re6cl defcnscs. they dou-
bled -qnickel and. with fixed hayonets en-
dcavored TO dislolge the rebels from their
hiding places The concentrated fire of
the rebel artillery anil infantry. which our
men were forced to face. was too much for
them. AMI the centre gave way in disorder,
but afterwards they were rallied and bro't
back. From that time tie fire was spirit
edly carried on. and never ceased until
dark. Gen. franklin, who commanded
the attack on the left, met with better sue
cess. He succeeded alter a hard days
fight in driving the rebels about one mile
At one time the rebels advanced to attack
him, but were handsomely repulsed with
terrible slaughter. and loss of between
400 and 800 prisoners belonging to Gen.
n. p. Hill. Gen. Franklin's movement
was directed down the river, and his
troops are encampcd tonight not Ear from
the Massaponax Greek. Our troops sleep
tonight where they tonight TO day. The
deal aud wounded are being carried from
the field. The following is list of off.
GERS killed and wounded as far as yet
known: Gen. jackson of the Pennsylva-
mia reserves. killed; Gen. Bayard, struck
in the thigh by a shell. anil afterwards.
dic'l; Gen. Vinton, wounded in the side,
but not seriously; Gen. Gibbons. wound
ell in the hand. Gen. Kimball, wounded
in the thigh; Gen. Caldwell, wounded in
two places. but not seriously; Col. Sim
clair of tho Pennsylvania reserves. wound
ed seriously; Capt Hendrickson command
ing the 9Th New York Militia, wounded
seriously.
The firing of musketry ceasel about six
O'Clock this evening, but the rebel contin-
ue,l throwing shells into the city until
eight o'clock.
The position Of the rebels was as fol-
lows: General Longstreet was on the left.
AMI holding the main works. Gen. A. p
Hill and S,onewall jackson were in front
of Gen. franklin. with Jackson's right
resting on the Rappahannock. and Hills
forces acting as reserve. General Burn
side will renew the battle in tn, morning
The troops are in good spirits. and rot in
the least disheartened.
Col. Dennis, the State Agent of Indiana
AMI Gov. Morton's Private Secretary.
Holloway. leave on the morning boat, to
look after Indiana's wounded at Freder-
icksbnrg.