The New York herald., 1862-04-22

the To relieve themselves of all baggage not abso-
lutey Indispensable and valuable overcoats blankets
talmas, &C., were strewn indscrminately along the
road, a. BY . panicstrcken army. Six miles from
Caets station the tracks Of rebel cavalry were found
freshly made and, twelve miles further, the snsmys
picket was driven in. General Augur Immediately
pushed vigorously forward with the cavalry regi.
msnts the Brooklyn Fourteenth section Of artillery
leaving the remainder OF the brigade under tho
mand Of Col Sullivan. Presently the sharp report Of
pistols came back from the 'front.' and the cavalry dashed
on after the enemy, numbering about fty who appear
ing upon every little emnence, 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 man in his place. ready for emergency while
the section Of ARTILLERY ratified along splashng through
mud and water eager for opportunity OF tossing its
compliments to the rebels. Lieut. Decker, Of Com
pany D. Ira Harris light or Seventh New York; cavalry,
while calamity leading his company killed in
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 are searching the brush huts by the
light Of the abandoned fires in quest Of
"relics," finding clothing, books provisions, pa
pers, &c, while masterlsss dogs 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,
and nephew Of General Lee have fallen back upon Fred
ercksburg where Il is believed the enemy have large
body Of infantry and troops have quietly bvouacked
for the night expecting give secesh another
morrow. This section is 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
springtme beauties. But few found upon the
farms and the females betray little foar Of murder
and rapine Several Union families remain, but without
their heads, every capable Of performing military
duty having been carried of by the enemy
OPPOSITE FREDERICKSBURG, April IS, 1862
The City Bgore Us-Our Cduairy Hdras The Enemy and
Charge the Bdrricddcs-The Resls SUI Fy-The Bridges
Destroyed- Falmouth -Cassd,tiss-Prisoners, dc.
Psrched upon the ridges OF the long rolling swells OF
upland, our victorious little brigade is looking down
upon the pleasant city OF Fredericksburg nestled upon
the banks Of the Rappahannock, while impressive
quiet, like the holy calm Of summer Sabbath morn,
rests uron the deserted town.
The cavalry have been harrsssng the enemy all night
and this morning. led by Lieutenant Colonel Fitzpatrick,
made most brilliant charge upon the barricadcs
the road driving back tho rebels but not without
considerable loss. Al 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 were fred and the Chatham and Rail-
road bridges were reduced 10 ruins. while the
black smoke drfted into faces, binding the
tillerymen and for time completely obscuring the
operations Of tho enemy Tho Ficklen bridge was but
slightly burned the Berdan Sbarpshooers by strenuous
exertons saving the greater portion OF H. The little
town OF Falmouth upon the north aide OF the Rappahan
mock nearly opposite Fredericksburg, has been almost
entirely deserted, though a number Of Union far.
mors remain. Tho people generally receive our
troops in friendly manner, and express no
little surprise upon learning that they are 10 be
protected instead OF being murdered, the rebels had
assured them they would be. They had not the least
idea Of occupying the place. and tho mills we're
running whom upon tho cliff belched forth its
thunder while women and children stood tho doors
with their hands filled with sewing, dishes other
articles pertaining TO domestic affairs, wpng thor eyes
upon their aprons and sobbng II tho town was about
to bo laid in ashes. Mr. J. b Fcken, wealthy citizen
of Falmouth whose loyalty has rendered him exceed
ingy obnoxious TO the rebels, invited General Auqur
into his mauson, and entertained the stan and othor
officers with bounteous rcpast
Private Haslum, OF the Harris Iigh, cavalry, and
orderly os General Augur shot by own pckcts
while carrying order from the Gsnoralto coloue Sui
HysI.