The New York herald., 1862-12-15


ssonswan JacksOn's pssIl,css ea the M:.::vrssiax,
General Burnside il conndshs 81 success, and
u b0siy engaged In making arrangements for
renewal OF the battle tomorrow During tho
fight nothing yas seen Of General D. r. Hills command,
and mrsh anxiety Il created as 70 i've whereabouts. 1t IS
supposed BY many that Hin has gone ID ptercspt sisei'
who s probably on his way to Culpepper and 9'nefs
that he may be working around in our rear.
In addition TO the officers already mentioned as beng
killed and wounded, learn the following were among
the unfortunate ones
General Jackson OF the Pennsylvania Reserves, and
Lieutenant Colonel Dickinson Fourth United States
Artillery both killed. Generals vinton, Kmball,
Caldwell and Campbell wounded, but none Of them
seriously Major Jennings, Of the Twenty-sixth New
York Volunteer and Colonel Sinclair Of the Pennsylva
mia Reserves, are also among the wounded.
All the wounded being properly cared for, and to-
night surgeons ndeiagable in their efforts
lieve the sufferers.
THE NEWS IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. Dec. IA, 1862.
The following details have been gathered here this
tion, and published in extra edition Of the star.
THE BATTLE.
The fight variable up to half-past one O'Clock
yesterday afternoon that was net known which side
had the advantage This state Of things continued until
nearly night fall, tho enemy, who left their ntrench-
ments to us, making desperate resistance At
halfpast two O'Clock in the afternoon troops
rapidly crossing the river, and by sunset little
after, the balance had got over.
NUMBER OF UNION TROOPS ENGAGED.
II.
gallant army engaged in the bloody work of the
day trying take the first ridge back Of the town, on
which the rebels first line works was situated Until
late in the day it seemed impossible to do so but IL is
reported that the perseverance, and sinchng courage of
the Army Of the Potomac at last lrerGilcd just before
darkness put stop to the days battle crowned
their Efforts Thus they took the whole ridge from in
front Of the town down to Franklin's position, three
miles below. They occupied 1t all night, and at -four
o'clock this morning eagerly making preparations 10
battle field all night giving ORDERS locking the position
and condition OF his forces and encouraging them
view of the work to be performed
TIE LOSSES ON BOTH SIDES.
We have conflicting accounts OF the losses of the rebels
Where they fought behind their works they are not be-
teved to have lost heavily as we did, but where they
left their works and advanced meet fair and
equal terms, they suffered much heacy than did,
Thus those engaged where the enemy kept behind their
Notifications estimate their loss much less than ours
while those whom they met in open field insist that their
killed and wounded at least double The struggle
left under General Franklin especially obsti.
nate and his eventual decided the fate the day
understood that Information has received that
further renforcements were regarded there as being
needed from this quarter though General Burnsides re-
serve will probably be on hand by noon to-day.
pEATH OF THE GALLANT BAYARp
Among the Las: dispatches received is one confirming
he death of General Bayard. The flesh Of of his
highs was shot away ty piece Of shell and The limb
amputacd but he died at about nine O'Clock in the
evening Thus brave and gallant soldier has passed
away.
ONE or THE OUTSIDE MOVEMENTS.
Information has been received here that on Thursday
ast Gen Neglcy, commanding the Union forces the
sch. G from yorktown an expedition 20 attack
Of rebel cavalry stationed at Wood Cross Roads
eight miles beyond gloucester Court House. The cxpe
ition composed Of four regiments Of infantry and
companies Of cavalry II returned saturday having
been entirely successful No details given, except
hat number Of prisoners taken