Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-19
pATTTEs OF TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.
from the Associated Press.

HEADQUARTERS, IH6SuGy S90iAAiiS3 OofIo"A
her l6.-During this afternoon information
was received at headquarters showing shat the
Confederates we're recrossing the river and con-
centrating their forces On the ridge Of bills
outside Of the town Of Sharpsburg to within
three miles Of the main body Of the Federal
army. Jackson left Harper's Ferry this morn
ing-his troops commencing to arrive during
the afternoon. When it became evident that
Gen. ice was disposed TO engage the Federal
forces in battle at this point, Gen. Mcclellan
sent for franklin corps and Couch S division,
who were about seven miles distant; on the
other side Of Elk Ridge.
There vas considerable artillery firing during
the day on both sides, resulting in the Fede~
rails having about forty men killed and wound
ed. Among the seriously wounded Was Major
.Arnedst Of the 1st New York artillery, who
was struck in the side by , piece Of shell.
The disposition Of the troops for the impen-
ding battle vas as follows: General Summers
corps, wish Banks division, TO occupy the cen
TIE Gen. Hooker's corps, with the Pennsyl-
vania Reserves, and Frankiin's corps, on the
right, and Porter corps on the left Of Sum
ner. and Burnside on che extreme lett, With
the view Of turning the enemy right hank:
GaneraI Pleasonton supported the centre With
$500 cavalry and four batteries.
General Hooker in the afternoon crossed an
tietam Greek, and took position on the hills
Gacing Sharpsl>urg, and three miles to the
right Of KeetsvilIe. Ills troops got into action
about dusk, which lasted TWO hours, during
which the Confederates we're driven about halt
9 mile, with considerable loss. Ihe Pennsyl-
wanna Reserves, who were II the front, suffered
much.
The night was occupied in getting the troops
in their respective positions, while ammunition
trains and anlbulances we're forwarded TO thelr
respective commands.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, Sept. 17--9 P. NJ
At the dawn Of day the battle was renewed On
the centre and right by Generals Hooker and
Sumner, who, after q sharp contest ot TWO
hours, drove the Confederates about one ralie.
The Confederates rallied shortly, and with ter
ribIe loss regained most Of the ground. At chs
time Zen. Hooker received 3 shot III the ankle
and Was carried from the field. The command
Of his troops now devolved upon Gen, Sum
ner, Gen Richardson, commanding g. division;
y7as severely wounded at the same time.
Gen. Sumner determined to retake the iosr
ground, and ordered the troops 70 adVance,
which they did with g will, forcing the Confed-
crates before them with great slaughter, lhey
not only retook the ground, b1t; drove. them a
quarter Of g mile beyond. In this action Ten;
Mansfield vas shot through the lungs: and dled
soon after. lie vas at The head Of his troops,
with sword waving over bis. head: cheering en-
his men at the time he received MS WOUND.
T1nyinc this time, the troops under Generals
gnrnsifo aud Porter had net been idle They
drove tho Confederates from The line Of Ante
tam creez on the main road 20 Sharpsburg,
built bridge, the old one having been burnt.
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