New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-13
he RESrLTOF THE ENGAGEMENT UNKNOWN
4 Supposition that the Rebels will Not
Make Determined Stand.
From Headquarters.
HEADQUARTERS ARxY OF THE PoToNAc, !
. Friday. Dec. l2-Eveuing. )

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Friday. Dec. l2-Evenins.
Alto o'clock this morning the fog began to clear
away, but before IL the air was again thick. which
continued until Q, when it entirely disappeared.
At2I o'clock tie Rebels opened with all their guns
posted or the fist ridge of bills.
Their main fire was directed upon the city, which
was filed with our troops. Those guns which were
posted on the left of tie ridge were opened on the
large body Of troops which crossed on the two lower
bridges, and had formed in line Of battle, and
moving obliquely down the river fronting the
Massaponax. Although several of their shells ex-
ploded over our troops, none were injured.
Gen. Bsyard cavalry which crossed Oh the low
u bridge, had five men killed while endeavoring to
ascertain the enemys position.
The troops which crossed below are sleeping on
their arms tonight, the advance being within three
quarters of mile Of Msssaponax Creek, their left
resting on the Rappahannock.
The enemy occupy the opposite side Of the Creek
in force.
The guns posted on the bank this side Of tie river
tlenced the enemys artillery after duel Of half an
hour. This ended the firing for the day.
The only damsge done by the Rebel 'bels thrown
rto Tie city, MAS TO add much to its destruction.
Twenty-Five Of our men were killed last night in
he streets Of the city, willie driving the Rebels out,
Nearly every house in the city has been damaged
more CT less by ;he firing Of the past two days.
Several splendid residences have been completely
added as also all tie churches. The FIRE appeared
ODE directed On the most prominent edifces.
Several cases OF wan.on destruction Of property
x;uued by our troops when they entered--propery
which coeld oe Of no uss to the enemy. In many
houses the furniture all remained, showing that the
occupants left in laste.
Some Of our troops mistook the British flag for a
Sscesh, and tore it from the residence Of the British
Consul. This morning the owner came over to
recover it. and the same was returned to him.
The main body of tie army is now over the river,
The remainder being in position to cross at any
time.
There is no indication Of the enemy evacuating.
II they remain, a battle must Immediately ensue.
syscsl Disrs.ctes to The n. Y. Tribune.
WASHN6ToS, Friday Dec l2-l0:55 p. N.
Ibis morning Hampton'S Rebel cavalry captured
Dnmfies, town situated about half way from here
to Fredericksburg. They cut the telegraph wires
carried % the operators, and paroed NUMBER Of
oheen who happened to be in the place, for what
purpose is not known. Later in the dsy, Gen
Selnwehr in command of Gen. Sigels advance, at
lacked the Rebels and fghtensued, the precise ex
tent and results Of whichare are ye. unknown.
10 Consequence Of this occurrence, there was no
~egraphc communication with General Burn
sld' during the dsy, hence tho current rumors
'HA' our forces suffered repulse
ahe wires Lave since been restored and news
" received that the main part Of Burnside's forces
are over the river.
double line Of earhworks on the high ground
S0y0nd the city confron!s the Union army. The
"s'eis have developed no forces behind there and
SINE opinion Of many Generals at Fredericksburg
'hA' The main body Of tho enemy have retired, and
.'' no determined stand will he made near the
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