The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-11-09

Wellington Nov. 8.

Washington, Nov. 8. .
II appears from Information received
here tonight. that yesterday morning the
9th and 9th army corps, under Maj. Gen.
Bedgw.ck, advanced to Rappahanpock
station. they having the right wing Of the
army. The ls., Cad and Sd srny corps,
forming the lief, wing under Maj. Gen.
French, proceeded to Kelly - ford. When
the right wing reached the RapPahannock
the enemy was found 10 be 10 consid-
cradle force boiling this side Of the river.
The rebel batteries, earthworks and re-
doubts, we're on both sides Of the Kappa
hammock. Gen. Sedgwick at once ad-
vanced and stormed them with great GAL
lantry and impetuosisy, causing much
slaugl liter and taking large plumber OF
prisoners. When Gen. French reached
kelly's ford about six miles below Kappa
hammock Station, the enemy threw across
an entire division to support their picket
line on this side of the river. Gen.
french hastily took position 30 as TO
bring his artillery to bear upon them and
shelled them with marked effect, not
only killing large number but throwing
them into utter confusion. scattering them
wildly and taking many prisoners. Gen.
French following up his advantage.
quickly threw the lst division Of the Sd
corps. commanded by Gen. BirDey,
across the river, which ended his opera
tions for the day. This morning be
crossed the river with the remainder Of
his command. Gen. Sedgwick had pre-
viously crossed at 9 O'Clock. This morn
ing the two wings had formed q junction
and bad both banks of the river. The
enemy after their defeat in two engage
ments were 30 holly pursued BY our VIC
lorious forces that they threw themselves
into the river in their efforts to escape,
where some were drowned and many we're
killed by our infantry.
All the artillery the rebels had on this
side was captured. 1t is represented to
be seven guns. Their whole camp equip
page undoubtedly fell into our haods, as
they were compelled to leave i in their
hssty retrest. Gen. Buford'B cavalry
crossed a, sulphur Springs to cover the
| right flank, several miles above Rappahan-
mock station, aud Generals Gregg and
Fitzpatrick crossed below kelly's Ford,
10 cover the left flank No def bite infor-
nation Of their operations had been re-
ceived up 10 noon to-day.
The enemy, after crossing the Kappa
hammock under cover OF The night, moved
in the direction Of Culpepper, and the
advance of our forces, supposed 10 be cav
airy, reached Brandy Station ear y to-day
This morning cur whole line advanced
and no doubt pressed rapidly forward
after the retreating foe.
The entire number of prison rs taken
by both sedgwick aud French is now be-
lieytd to be ls26. The prisd mrs are
comlo ad principally of North Carolina
aud Louisiana troops.
This afternoon a, 2 clock trains COM
menced bringing the prisoners ibto Alex
andria. The number taken by Sedgwick
is from l2o0 to 400. The remainder
were taken By French.
A gentleman who was present with the
army says II was noble sig to see Sedg-
woke prisoners 10 crowd. They we're
guarded BY cavalry to prevent Struggling
OF escape. French's prisoners were also
gathered in one body.
Our total loss is reported TO he 400 in
killed aud wounded, but no prisoners
Our wounded were carried to VI srrenton
Junction, and from thence WERE sent to
Alexandria this afternoon.