Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-20
PROM FREDER1cKsBUnG.
Correspondence Of the Richmond whigl
FREpERrcKsBuRG, Jan. 18th,

the late Tnem0rnOie Datue,
the resdes and familiar places, around which cluster SO
many haowed associations and pleasant recolections
Each succeeding Az has been marked by applications
10 the commanding officer for transportation for their
furniture and 9th effects TO places OF security, which
have been granted with all the promptness compatible
with the exgences Of the service. This panic at first
thought TO be without foundation is warranted BY re-
cent demonstrations the centre as well as the right
aud left wing of the enemy fronting US on the opposite
side of the RappahannOck report reached here yes
trday from below, that the indications in that quarter
are such as If they intended TO make attempt
az once while they said TO be no less decided above
Their centre has been more quiet. Yesterday, they
we're digging pits for mortar batteries just above the lit
lie village Of Falmouth and reports which reached here
from the other SIDE several days ago. we're to the effect
that more heavy siege guns were being brought
up 10 be planted il is presumed for the anticipated
newal of the attack. From observations made with
glass at an elevated point which commands view Of
the Stafford heights there apparently guns In the
batteries in front, though they may be skfuy conceal
ed from view At times the numbers Of the enemy
to be greatly reduced and again, as thick ever The
reserve may be, and no doubt rs beyond the;beights
and cannot be seen from any point on this side
The few unlucky inhabitants who have so far been
unable to get away retire at night in expectation Of
being aroused at the earliest dawn by the thunder of
artillery and explosions of she'll Some hOweter, seem
determined to remain and await the issue Indeed, the
indications induce the impression that the bloody drama
of the 18th December Is TO be reenaced at early day.
and we would not be surprised at any time at the
mencement of an attack. might say something more
of matters this side but for obvious considerations
forbear.
Should the foregoing opinions be correct it will prob
ably be seen that the enemy will attempt TO the
river simultaneously above and below; while the bat
teres opposite will play the town. ms il H not probable
they would repeat the temerty of at lptns to cross
here second time Burnside is anxious to retrieve his
and late discac and letters from the Yankee
I of ho han foreshadnW still another
ION to Richmond" movement. Come when it may, We
are ON the gu vre aud will keep you duly advised The
result will no doubt render Fredericksburg famous
the second "Gibraltar of the Continent r-
Night before last three Dutchmen prvates in one Of
our regiments deserted and supposed to have gone
over 70 the enemy. few days since, lrishman de-
serted the Yankees and made his way to this side. He
was sent 10 headquarters.
Yesterday Gen Sumner forbade the exchange Of pa
pers by officers in charge of his flag of truce, but to-
day was so amiabe as to the embargo This is
the second prohibition within two or three days. hence
the late irreguary in reception Of Northern dates at
this point The representatives OF the press here
much indebted for courtesies from Generals Semmes
and Kershaw and Colonies Woford and Humphreys
Punctious in enforcing the rules governing the recep
ton of flags of truce they have extended all proper IA
cities for obtaining latest public intelligence from the
North.
The SD Virginia Regiment, for some time past on
provost duty here has been ordered 10 eon their br-
yadc much 70 the general regret OF the community
The intelligence and uniform urbanity Of Col +. Il.
Montague aud other officials of the Field aud Staff, be-
euiled many lonely hours of all who had intercourse
with them during their stay here. This regiment is
awarded the biGAsSiNee hE that brave and
u General, Paul j. Semmes of Georgia, to whose
brigade IL was formerly attached. l.
Another correspondent An Engiishman," at Frede-
ricksburg PAYS tribute, doubt we'll mered to the
5Ith and 57th North Carolina Regiments for their gal
antry in the battle of the l3h ult lie states h they
charged battery, and captured eight guns whilst ex
posed to an ncessant Gre from eighteen field pieces and
heavy eu6ladng force from legion Of SIX irmshers
who had been depoyed through the woods. The two
regiments lost about one hundred killed and wounded
"The name Of the Colonel commanding the S+th, Nc
Dowe viii ever be password" says the writer) FOR
cool and inspiring bravery; neither will the names OF
Capt A Rogers aud Lieut. De B.rry be erased FROM
the memory Of the men who fought under their spirited
and dauntess commands Our correspondent also makes
most favorable mention Of Sergeant A. E Peel 3" who
was ever in the thickest of the aght cheering on his
men," and closes follows
Cant Cossens, Of General Laws staff, Whte our men
were covered by breaStworks rode along our line amid
n perfect storm Of bullets shells and grape passing
ders with sang frOid" that was truly refreshing
Once seen who can forge, Capt Cosscns-the polished
Southern gcntlemau--courtcou alike to inferior or
superior lin grade) his face an index OF soul winch
pourishes the deepest the fervcn; love of country,
while il cherishes contcmpiuon' hate Tor an npStart
cowardy aud mercenary pdrvenu.