Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-12-03
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Afternoon Report.

70 Take U0mmana-Rum0r6 Etc
NRW YoRK, Deeember 2.-.Hhe Tribune.
Army Of the Potomac dispatch states that
the rebel prisoners captured during The
battle said the epemy knew several days
previously, the exact time our army would
cross the Rapidan.
On learning from Trustworthy sources
the details ct the enlargement Of the "a
corps, the whole aspect d the AFFAIR, Ia.
lstead of being disastrous, exhibits success
on our part in repnlsing, twice In success
sion. the ranks Of the enemy with q loss q
them Of ct least 100 OF 500 IN killed aud
wounded. 2
SUNDAY, November 30, 1915 A. M.-The
rebels this morning remain in their works
across the Run, and preparations are ac-
lively being made BY Gen. Meade for q
tgrand assault.
The I'd corps moved from the centre to
the left. the 9th supplying the vacancy on
both sides Of the pike.
a great battle will probably be fought
Tomorrow. 7i
Sunday morning breaks With cloudy
sky and cold, raw east wind.
i Our forces are changing position again
TO meet the Wiles Of the enemy.
Our engineers under the cover OF dark
ness last uight constructed bridges over
the Mine Run Brook. Our artillery pro
tects them now.
The enemy constructed q considerable
line Of earthworks last night, and have
seven heavy guns mounted 10 position In
full view.
Thus stand matters up to 10F o'clock
The 9th corps, which was in the reserve
yesterday, has marched out 20 the front
and taken its place, while Gen. Warren
swung round to the left TO execute an i'm
portant movement.
Now (noon) the expectation is that
grand battle will open about 3 o'clock this
afternoon.
when the messenger with the above left
the front Sunday afternoon, flank move
ment was being executed By the % corps,
Gen. Warren, which would, It was thought,
bring on . general engagement on Non
Yesterday Monday morning heavy
firing was heard by passengers on the
train from Rappahannoek Station. We
learn that the firing continued during the
greater part Of Monday forenoon.
A dispatch bearer from Gen. Meade 10
understood TO have come in on the train
with dispatches for the War Department.
NIWiYcRK, December 2.-The Herald's
Potomac Army letter says;
This Monday morning Of o'clock q
battle opened along oue entire front, the
enemy replying only from few places
For an hour the artillery practice was in
Cessant and heavy, then came lull which
lasted until one o'clock, our Infantry in
the meantime preparing for q grand assault
along the whole liue. But now comes .
report that Warren found the, enemy too
strongly posted in his from, aud General
Meade has gone to the left. In the mean
time operations ceased az the centre aud
right.
Another Herald eorrespo who left
the army Of the Potpmhc sat =. M. on
Monday, says; Il
Just before leaving the field everything
was in readiness for an assault. ] have
little doubt that our forces now occupy
the enemy's works on Mine Run. Ny sim-l
nreaaion & he had LEFT the night before In
the direction. Of Gord0nsville, leaving ouly
force enough 70 makes show in our 'front.'
When1 left al assault had been ordered
to be made on the works by infantry with
bayOnet, under cover Of the artillery IRE.
OGnnonadIug commenced before [ left aud
continued some time without any reply
from the enemy, and finally ceased entirely
beforeI reached Ely ford. ,,s
.NEw YoRK, December 2.-A Washington
despatch to the Herald says:
II as Is reported to-day that Gen. Meade
has fallen back upon FredeFiek sblrg, as 10
most probable, the campaign ia VirginiR
must be closed with the recent movements
there. 5..s5
The Heraid's Rappahannoek Station de-
spateh, dated Tuesday, says:
Another Herald correspondent was cap-
tuFed by the rebels.
Some 400 head of mules, cattle aud sheep,
were captured from M0sby at Thoropgh faFe
Gap last night, aud brought 70 BristOW
Station.
seige guns were 70 be placed in position
yesterday and it was expected battle
would be fought to-day. No firing heard
however, to-day. 80
December l, says; -i
Welhave adgfces by special messenger.
10 an early hour this morning from the
Afmyof the Potomac. Considerable skirm-
iShiDg yesterday % usual, but no general
engagement 6pehea, Meade mob attac dig
while Lee seems TO remain eatitely On tie
defensive, evidently the former is awaiting
deyelopemeuts elsewhere. sf q
The rebel lines are several miles In front
Of Orange o. a., directly tothe east ofthat
place, and along the banks Of Mtll creek
not Mine run, which e several miles this
side, nearer fredericksburg.
The PFssidepts illness Il vasialoid. .
Il ID rumOred that Hooker Is 70 be placed
at the head otsthe Army Of the Potomac
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From General Grants Department.
oIzCrsH1TI, December IA Louisyille
dispatch 10 the Commercial says: Fears
are entertaineds Of q raid on the Nashville
railroad, as the gueFrillas in the State are