Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-12
IMPORTANT PROM THE ARMY OF
THE POTOMAC, ~
FORWARD MOVEMENT BEGUN ON
.f ,,r SATURDAY.

wAsHrseros Nov. at appears
from information received here to-
night that yesterday morning. the 5th
and 9Th army corps under command Of
Major General Sedgwick sdvanc, d To-
the Rappahanuock Station, they having
the right wing Of the army. the lst,
end, and 3rd army corps forming the
left wing under Major Gen. French,
proceeded to Kelley's Ford. When the
right wing reached the Rappahannock
the enemy was found to be iu consider
able force holding this side Of the
river. The rebel batteries. earthworks
and redoubts crowned the banks on
each side Of the Rappahannock. Gen.
Sedgwick at once advanced and storm
ed them With great gallantry and i'm
petuosity, causing much slaughter
and taking large number Of prison.
ers.
When Gen. French reached Kelly's
Ford. about six miles below Rspps-
hammock station, the enemy threw
across an entire division to support
their picket line on this side. General
Ere nch hastily took position so as TO
bring bis artillery to bear on them and
shelled them with marked effect, not
only killing large number but throw
ing them into utter confusion, scatter.
ing them widely and taking many
prisoners. Gen. Freach, following up
bis advantage Immediately, threw the
Ist division Of the Sd corps. comman-
ded by Gen. Birney, across the river
which ended his operations for the
day.
This morning he crossed the river
with the remainder Of bis command
Gen. Sedgwick bad previously crossed
il, and at nine o'clock this morning the
two wings had formed junction and
held both banks OF the river. The
enemy after their deieat in these two
were so holly pursued By
our forces that they threw themselves
into the river in their efforts 10 escape,
where some were drowned and many
we're killed BY our infantry. All the
artillery the rebels had on their side
was captured. It is reported to be
seven guns. Their whole camp equip
lge undoubtedly fell into our hands, as
hey were compelled TO leave il 10 their
issty retreat. Gen. Bufort's cavalry
crossed at Sulphur Springs to cover
he right flank. several miles above
Station, and Generals
Gregg and Fitzpatrick crossed below
kelly's Ford 10 cover the left flank
70 definite Information Of their opera
ions bad been received up to noon to-
lay. The enemy, after crossing the
Under cover Of night,
moved in the direction of Culpepper,
nd the advance OF our forces, sup
osed to be cavalry reached Brandy
Ration early to day. This morning
ur whole line advanced and no doubt
ressed rapidly forward after the re-
reating foe. The entire number Of
risonefs taken BY both Sedgwick and
'rench. is now believed TO Be 1885,
he prisoners are composed principally
I North Carolina and EouisiaHs'
oops. This afternoon the three
clock train commenced bringing pris-
ners into Alexsndris. The number
ken by Sedgwick was from 1900 10
400. The remainder were taken by
rench. A gentleman who was pres
1t with the army. says it was a novel
ght to see all Sedgwick's prisoners in
crowd. Thay were the largest lot
Ter captured by our forces on the
irginis side, and they were guarded
! cavalry TO prevent struggling or
cape. FreDcb's prisoners were also
.lhersd in one body. Our total loss
reported to be 400 in killed and
ouDded. but no prisoners. Our
ounded were carried to WsrrentOn
motion, from thence they we're sent
Alexandria this P. N.
GRAsD DEMONSTRATION IN DAYToK.--