New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18

10 two Of bis Parrot guns, placing one at the bat
,ery on each flank From the right he amused him
self with shelliDg any show Rebels within his range
Col. Uassv, not relishing tie idea of leaving tho
Rebels all our ammunition on Maryland Nights, and
10 prove that the offer he 1uade on Saturday could
have been executed took the responsibility of send
ing detachment composed Of two companies of the
39th New York under Adjutant Bacon, and two
companies of the 65th Illinois, under Major Woods
the whole nnder command Of the latter officer with
orders to bring down the Napoleon guns and such
ammunition as they could.
The expedition departed on its mission quietly
and ascended the heights cautiously under cover OF
Capt. McGraths and Capt Phillips guns. Throw
ing ont pckets they proceeded to the discharge oil
their duty. Not Rebel was TO be seen, but no one
knew how soon they might make their appearance.
They brought down the four cannon, and quite a
s,ore OF ammunition, which was made useful on the
dav following, through the foresight Of Col.
dUtassy.
About q o'clock the Rebels opened fire from
battery near the point from which they hSi been
signalling. and their shells fell upon the plain with
sufficient rapidity to cause stampede oil soldiers
and towns people, who were enjoying stroll The
bows laughed as the shells fell far short OF the nights
but laughed no more shell after shell came nearer
and nearer and, finally went clear over the works
and down the slope. Then came the report of gun
from Maryland flights, not our old position, but
from the very top, and Il she'll burst without even
crossing the Potomac The boys laughed again
at the "pop-gun battery" as they termed the
new one, but coon the pop-guns proved to be
yttu
on the parapet and down the further side Of
the hill. This was not pleasant cloud
Of dust at the left betokened the approach OF the
Rebels and the troops were called into position
Nothing but the dust away beyond the woods could
be seen. Presently movement was Uncovered at
the edge OF the woods and soon battery com
menced on the left, shellng the woods between.
Our batteries were fully engaged, and all atien-
ton was turned TO watch the approach Of infantry
Skirnishers the New.York 39th were thrown out
md other troops advanced down the hill under cover
of the brush to meet them. dark mass, almost
shielded from view by the woods, seemed moving
toward our right and soon appeared in full view as
they crossed distant field and took position IN the
woods. A battery now opened IN front oil us ana
shot and shell came over tie ridge inside oil our
works. 1t was quite evident that they were only
trying their range and 1t was also apparent that they
were quite satisfied with it.
Our batteries now turned their attention TO the
new batteries Of the Rebels, and Capt. Won Sebein
succeeded in placing Jew shells in the right spot.
shot from the Rebels exploded one Of Capt. Won SIS
caissons. wounding four men. A new battery bad
opened from Loudon flights making four guns in all
in that position. Capt. McGrath bad sileneed the
fret for awhile, but it resumed operations after
change Of position.
As day closed the lookedfor attack was anxiously
awaited; but it was not the Rebel policy TO hurry
matters. They made one or two tents on the night
feel our position and diminishing took place
with the 39th New-York. After dark, and mat
ters seemed TO be settling down, q smart attack was
made upon our left flank by troops who had almost
gotten in our rear, but who were repulscd by the
sd Ohio with serious loss both 20 themselves and
the Rebels. This was the most serious encounter Of
the day.
The 81 Maryland the s7th Ohio, and the l2th
NewYork were ordered up to the support Of the left,
but no further fighting took place. Our men slept
upon their arms in the trenches.
Early on Monday morning, the skill Of the Rebel
Generals was displayed. During the night. they
had posted two batteries upon the lower patcaus Of
Loudon Iiights, in the positions previously exam
ned another battery in 'front.' and still another to
our right upon knoll on the opposite sids Of the
Potomac, thus enfladng tie whole OF our intreneh-
ments.
Commencing fire, they rsined shot and shell along
the whole line, and IL was evident our batteries could
not drive them away nor silence them. Still, our
guns responded vigorously until all the loDgrange
ammunition gave out. Then Col. d'Uiassys force
from Maryland Hghts came into service, and with
that the fight was prolonged.
The matter which at first seemed question Of
time now appeared more like question Of eternity
with all, for the Rebels had complete range of our
whole position, and were evidently playing with us.
Indeed, Gen. Hill said as much after the capture.
A council of war wac held, and in order 10 prevent
useless sacrifice Of be tho officers reluctantly con-
scented to display the white flag
This was about o'clock Owing to the fog and
smoke, the signal not at tint and the firing
continued, during which a shell struck Col. Miles, |
who was foot, on the left, inniclng 4 mortal
wound. Lieut.. BDney, who was standing by, |
escaped unburt. He Immediately procured blan-
ket and succeeded in forcing of the frightened
men to assist in removing Col. Miles to an ambu-
lance. While 50 engaged, shell passed over the
Colonel and cut the officer who hal hold Of the op-
porite side Of the blanket almost in two.
Discovering the signals, at last firing ceased, and
Gen. White vent ont with a n.g Of truce and sur
rendered TO Gems. jackson and Hill
1t II rad blow to our troops who had looked
Onward TO "A desperate fight, in which they did not
intend to come of second best. The terms Of capi-
ulation were: Officers and men to have ready parole
officers 10 retain side arms and private property; all
United States property to be turned over 10 the
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