The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-11-13
A Victory--The Tide Turning
The Rebels Repulsed and Pursued.

On Saturday, the rebels, probably antici-
pating movement of Gen. Meade towards
Fredericksburg, attempted to cross the Rapi-
dan and get possession of Fredericks burg.
They were met by Gems. Sedgwick and
French, rnd were repulsed with heavy loss.
DETAILS OF THE FIGHTING.
Saturday morning, the 9TH and 9th army
corps. under command of Maj. Gen. Sedg-
wick, advanced to Rappahannock Station,
they having the right wing of the army. The
LIST, I'd and Sd army corps, forming the left
wing under Maj. Gen. French, proceeded to
kellv's Ford. When the right wing reached
the Rappahannock the enemy were found 10
be in considerable force, holding this side
of the river. The rebel batteries, earthworks
and redoubts crowned the banks on each
side of the Rappahannock. Gen. Sedg.ick
at once advanced and stormed them with
great gallaniry, causing much slaughter and
taking large number of prisoners. When
Gen. French reached kelley's ford, about six
miles below Rappahannock Station, the enc
my threw across an entire division to sup
port their picket line on this side. Gen.
French hastily took position so as TO bring
his artillery to bear upon them and proceed
ed to shell them with marked effect, not only
killing large number, but throwing them
into confusion, scattering them wildly and
taking many prisoners. Gen. French, follow
ing up his advantage, Immediately threw
the first division of the third corps, COM
manded by Gen. Birney, across the river,
which ended his operations fol the day.
Sunday morning he crossed the river with
the remainder of his command. Gen. Sedg-
wick had previously crossed it and at 8 O.
clock Sunday morning, the Two wings mad
formed a unction and held both banks Of
the river.
The enemy after their defeat in these two
engagements were SO holly pursued by our
victorious army, that they threw themselves
into the river IN their efforts TO escape, where
some were drowned and many killed by our
infantry. All the artillery the rebels had Oh
this side were captured. 1t is reported to be
seven guns. Their whole camp equipase
undoubtedly fell into our hands, as they were
compelled to leave it in their hasty retreat.
Gen. Buford's cavalry crossed at Sulphur
Springs to cover the right flank several miles
above Rappahannnck Station, and Gems.
Gregg and fitzpatrick crossed below Kelly s
ford to cover the left flank. No definite in
! formation of their operations had been re-
celved up to noon. The enemy. after crcss-
ing the Rarpahannock under cover of the
night. moved in the direction of Culpepper.
and the advance of cur forces, supposed
to be cavalry, reached Brandy Station early
on Sunday.
Sunday morning our whole line advanced.
and Gen. Meade TO doubt pressed rapidly
forward after the retreatins foe The entire
number Of prisoners taken ny both Sedgwick
and French is now believed to be l.So6-
Orders were sent 10 Col Devereaux at Alex
andria, to provide for that number. The
prisoners are composed principally of North
Carolina and Louisiana troops. SUNDAY
afternoon the ) O'Clock train connected
Bringing prisoners into Alexandria. The
numhar taken 10y Sedgwick was from lo0C
to 400. the remainder wei e taken by French
y gentleman who was present with the army
says II was novel sight To see all OF Se!s.
wlek's prisoners in a crowd. ;he largest lol
ever captured by our forces or the Virgins
sell. They were guarded iv cavalry TO pre-
vent struggling cr escape. French's prison
ers were also gathered in one body and simi
larry guarded
Oar total loss is reported To- he 100 il
killed and wounded, but no prisoners. OuI
wounded were carried 10 Warrrnton Juuc
ton and terderly cared for, and thew WEI,
Sent 10 Alexandria Sunday afternoon.