Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-05-08

Firing, both Of musketry aud cannon, on the
right, in the direction Of Chancellcrsvlllc was
very heavy. The enemy had been forced to
fight on ground q Gen. Hookers chOsing as he
promised his soldiers.
twas believed IN both wings that Stonemans 9
expedition to cut the railroad between the Reb-
els and Richmond had proved successful, thus
cutting of the only path Of retreat
SO confident was Gen. Hooker at Falmouth Of
success that in conformity with his ORDERS a
force bad already commenced TO rebuild bridge
over the Rappahannock.
The troopsarc in finc spirits, and everything
looks prosperous.
The Herald has an extra, giving dates TO IL A.
N. Sunday, stating that the rebel stores neat
Fredericksburg and Stoncman' station had been
burned, aud give rumors that our right has cap
tured l6 pieces Of farillery; that the Irish Brig
ade took three rebel batteries; that our cavalry
were tearing up the Railroadtrack and destroy
ing rebel property, and that we advanced one
mile yesterday, and we're still driving the reb.
els with great slaughter.
IL o'clock heavy cannonading was heard
on our right.
Washington, May 4.--Thrce hundred and thir.
ty-four rebels was brought here to-day, includ
ingone Col. making total of about 900 sine,
Saturday.
The Times has very full reports from three o
its army correspondents who arrived from III,
field Of the great battles of Saturday aud Sun.
day--thc hottest and most sanguine of the war
The1lth Army Corps, under General Howard
behaved badly and lost an important part Of oul
position. The battle did not close until neal
midnight. During the night Gen Hooker chang
ged his lines, reformed his army and was ready
for battle next day. The fight began at O'Clock
and lasted six hours, at the end Of that tim,
Gen. Hooker held a strong position and felt per.
fectly safe. His right rested on the Rapdan a
Ely Ford, and his left on the Rappahannock.-
The losses have been very heavy on both sides
The result thus far is not decisive. but it is be
lieved the rebels can only save themselves by
retreating.
LATER, $3.50 p M.--Various rumOrs are afloa
to-day, probably to influence stocks that Hook
er's right wing had suffered severely on Sun
day.
In the absence ofanything official from Wash
ington, or owing TO the rigid exclusion of al
dispatches from that point by the censorship
considerable credence is gained for sensationa
stories, but no reports OF disaster are credited.
1t is stated that the President has received
dispatches from General Hooker 10 the effect tha
he has severed he rebel communication between
Bowling Green and Hanover Court House, ano
that Slocum has captured fifteen hundred rebels
after crossing above Falmouth, and that oul
communication with General StoDeman has beer
cut off by the rebel guerrillas but will soon be
reinstated; that Gen. Hooker hopes to capture all
the rebels north of the Pamuhky river.
All the news thus far is encouraging. There
is a rumor af1oat here that 5000 rebels have been
lcaptured, but not from a reliable source
New York. May 5.-The Times and Herald contain
long and interesting accounts Of the battle.
The Times correspondent states that after three day
skmshng on both sides the rebels on Saturday after
noon and evening attacked our right flank Jackson with
his whole corps OF 200 throwing himself mpetu-
ously on Gen. Howards llth corps; but the movement
was only partially successful and renforeements being
promptly sent by Gen. Hooker the rebels handsome
ly checked Gen Towards corps consisted Of Generals
Sehurz's, Stenwher's and Divins' Divisions.
The Times correspondent states that this corps dis
gracefully abandoned their position behind their breast
works and rushed pancstcken towards the headquar-
ters Our right thus completely turned and the reb
els in fair way Of doubling them up Gen. Hooker was
immediately in saddle and turning TO his old corps
Iy's) shouting-"Generoll throw your men into the
breach Receive the enemy your bayoncts Don't
ERE shot they can't you !" They rushed glorously
at doube9uick to The rescue, pressing forward horrd
array of gittering steel The enemy checked and
retired to their breasworks just abandoned by Gen. How
ards corps.
The batteries were assed on the crest of
hill pouring in terrific Ere until far into the night
Cen Pleasanton also checked flying battery Of adozen
pieces drawing up his little brigade Of cavalry protect
the guns He had them double shoted with canister
and swept the enemy's position murdetoualy.
In this charge Of the rebels they took from the
them is peeps Tbe e@ nsst
ers headquarters In panic many members Of the staff
with pistols and sabres vainy endeavorng stay
fight Sykes Regulars are picking them up.
The artillery combat continued till midnight ercey.
Hooker and sta were all the time under FIRE.
Another correspondent of TIE Times dating Sunday
evening" says reported from Howards front that the
rebels had been engaged all Friday night in cutting road
past his right, but not much attention paid to it,
On the afternoon Saturday II reported BY pickets
the right of Siocums front that wagons were seen
moving all day in westerly direction Sickles with
heavy force was sent to reconnoer when his fell
In with the rear Of Jacksons army Sckes Immediately
pushed TO cheekmae Jackson aud captured the
entire 23d Georgia Regiment l4oo) including officers
This Sickles cut In two and
Gen. Williams commenced flank movement on the enc
my's right with good prospects OF success p H
Iwas supposed that Howards corps, formerly sigeis
would successfully resist Jacksons movement but thu
rst division assaed (Carl Schus) almost instantl,
gave way, thousands throwing down their guns ant
streaming towards headquarters GenDivns division b.
the decentralization OF Others unable stand agains
the rebels and Dvins the second time wounded
the foot, while endeayoring 70 rally his men Howard
with all his daring and resolution could not stem tn
tide, and the bgades Of Coils Bushbeck Mclean re
mained lighting long possible retiring In good order
OF course this disaster compelled the recall OF Sickes
who had been vigorously work. Gen. Williams divis
ion returned to lind portion OF his works occupied b.
| the enemy. Sekles could not communicate with tn,
whole Of his army by the route he came and Hooker or
derrd night attack to restore communication Wardi
brigade aided BY Dests battery, made attack at u
clock at night, which was entirely su and
charged by the brigade portion the artillery ost by
Howard was gallantly retaken. The enemy was driven
back nearly mile that night.
On Saturday night our men slept on their arms.
On Sunday at in the afternoon, the rebels could be
plainly seen on the plank road abouta mile and a hall
from Hookers headquarters at Chaneellor House. which
house had been penetrated the evening previous bv
she'll Our line OF battle was Immediately formed and
in hafan hour our advance became engaged Soon bat
taion alter battalion became engaged, the enemy ad
yancing bis infantry In overwhelming numbers seeming
determined to crush Sckes and Slocun's bra ye
men, however, held them In check. inncting dreadful
slaughter upon them. Frenes division was sent iu on
right flank and crushed that portion of the en-
emy's line and at O'Clock French sent his compmen ns
to Hooker stating that be bad charged the rebels was
driving them before him. Ts q ri.
Five whole rebel divisions were thrown upon SickeS'
but be and bis gaast soldiers held the traitors in check
The eoaaet was s t .,
the carnage perfectly frghtfu 0cers say the dead and
wounded rebels covered the ground IN heaps the rebels
guns. Motifs Brigade is distinct charges and can
tured stand OF rebel coors The 7h New Jersev
alone captured stand OF ecors and 500 prisoners.
The engagement lasted six hours, and was the most
terrific Of the war Our artillery literally slaughtered
the enemy. Many OF batteries lost heavily bat the
guns are all saved The enemy Is longer In ouI
rear but directly in our 'front.' between US and our forces
AZ occupy fortified and entrench-
Sunday afternoon the rebels made several atteppts 70
force our nes several Of his batteries regiments be-
ing actually destroyed in attempts 10 carry the aDex OF
our position near Chancelior House. where large quan
" OF our artillery Is massed Our present position Is i'm.
pregnabIe Gen Lee ordered that must be bro
keu at all haz4rjs but the rebels will only destroy
themselves ey Their attacks The rebel Gen. Hill Is
ported killed Gen Berry killed while leading his
brave men. c si'ff4iI'fsi i.- fH.|if fI =
A Falmouth letter dated Sunday 10 r. NJ, states thn
Grn, 5edgwck attacked the heights OF FredericksburR
CALAMITY carrying them Storm capturing the 18th ane
10th Mississippi regiments company OF the New Or
leans Washington Artillery Of eight guns and over
thousand prisoners. Gen. Gibbon planted the Stars ant
Stripes the rebel works Gen. sedgwick afterwards
drove the rebels back and at p NJ on Sunday we had
advanced to the Brick Church, four and half miles to-
wards Chancellnrsyiie the plank road Here we had
severe aght with Ears rebel DIVISION reinforced by Lee
but rePulaed them; taking lot Of prisoners
Our orcos have destroyed the bridges In the
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