Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-12-18
Two Charges on the Enemy's Works
FROM 400 TO 500 PRISONERS TAKEN
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,
Thursday evening, Dec. II.

of powder, almost bid the city from view. 1t
soon became evident that the bridges could
net be built except by bold dash.
! Volunteers were called for to cross in small
boats The order was no sooner given thao
hundreds of braves stepped forward, but all
could not 60
About one hundred were selected they
were soon on their way, while the artillery
threw perfect storm of iron hail on the op-
posite bank
They reached the opposite shore, but not
without loss With fixed bayonets they rush
ed upon the enemy, killing several and taking
a hundred and one prisoners, who were safely
landed on this side.
At halfpast four, two bridges were finished
opposite the city, when the troops immediate.
| ly began to cross over.
The enemy we're soon driven from the city
back to their line of works. The two bridges
10 front of Gen. Franklin were successfully
| laid early 10 the dav, but his troops did not
cross until the two upper ones were ready.
A Sufficient force is now on the opposite
side of the river TO resist any attack that is
likely to be made.
The rebels fired but few guns in the morn
| ing, and none in the afternoon although their
works were in easy range during the forenoon.
The rebels burnt the railroad bridge just
outside of the city Between thirty and forty
houses were burnt mostly in the business part
of the city.
During the day between eight thousand
and nine Thousand rounds of ammunition was
fired by our artillery.
Everything is quiet tonight The indica,
tionS are that battle will be fought to NOR
| row.
| Approved. A E. BURNSIDE.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,l
| Saturday, dec. l3, l862-ll pm
| The fog began 10 disappear early in the
| forenoon, afoIding an unobsrucLed view of
our own and the Rebel positions.
| 1t being evident that the first ridge Of hills,
| 10 the rear OF the city, on which the enemy
had their guns posted behind works, could
rot be carried except by charge of infantry
Gen. Sumner assigned that duty to General
Freuch's Division, which was supported by
| Gen. Howard's.
The troops advanced TO their works at ten
minutes before p o'clock at a brisk run, the
enemy'S guns opening upon them very rapid
| fire.
| When within musket range, at the base of
the ridge, our troops were met by a terrible
fire from the Rebel infantry, who were posted
behind a stone wall and some houses on the
right of the line.
This check, the advance of our men, and
they fell back 10 small ravue, but not out
of musket range
At this time another body of troops moved
to their assistance in splendid style, with
standing large gaps were made i'll their ranks
by the Rebel artillery
When our troops arrived at the first line of
the Rebel defcnseS, they double quickcu,'
and with - fixed bayonets" endeavored to
disiodge the Rebels from their hiding places.
The concentrated fire of the Rebel artillery
and infantry, which our men were forced to
face, was too much for them, and the center
gave way iu disorder, but afterward they were
rallied and brought back
From that time the fire was spiritedly car
ried On, and never ceased until after dark
Gen Franklin, W ho commanded the attack
on the left, met with better success.
He succeeded, after hard days fight, in
driving the Rebels about one mile.
At one time the Rebels advanced to attack
him, but were handsomely repulsed, with ter
rihle slaughter, and loss Of between 400 and
500 prisoners belonging to Gen A. p HIPS
Command.
Gen Franklin's movement was directed
down the river, and his troops are encamped
tonight not far from tn. Ma>saponax Greek
Our troops sleep TO night where they fought
to-day.
The dead aud wounded are being carried
from the field.
The firing of musketry ceased about o,
clock this evening, but the Rebels continued
throwing shell into the city until o'clock.
The position OF the Rebels was as follows
Gen. Lopgstreet GU the left aud hoding the
main works.
Gen. A. P. Hill and Stonewall Jackson
were in front of Gen Franklin, with Jackson's
right resting on the Rappahanuock, aud Hllrs
forces acting as reserve.
The troops are in good spirits and not the
least dishearteued.
The following is list of officers killed and
wounded as far as yet known
Gen. jackson of the Pennsy lVania Reserves,
killed
Gen. Bayard struck in the thigh by shell,
and afterward died.
Gen Vinton wounded in the side, but not
seriously.
| Gen Gibbons wounded in the hand
| Gen. Kimball wounded in the thigh.
Uen. CaluWell WOUNDED In Two placeS out
not seriously.
Col Siuclair of the 9th Pennsylvania Re-
serves wounded seriously
Capt Henderson, commanding the 9th New
York State Militia, wounded seriously.
The following is the loss of officers in the
5th New Hampshire Regiment
Col Cross, wounded IN the abdomen.
Major Sturdevant, killed
Adjutant Dodd, killed
Capt. Murray. killed.
Capt. Perry, killed.
WASHINGTON Dec. IA. 1862
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