Posted on 12/17/2022 6:29:31 AM PST by Homer_J_Simpson
OUR DISPATCH FROM HEADQUARTERS.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, FALMOUTH, Tuesday, Dec. 16 -- 1 1/4 P.M.
During last night the Army of the Potomac evacuated their positions on the opposite side of the river.
The movement was a perilous one but it was conducted in safety.
The artillery was the first to cross over the river.
The last of the infantry brought up the rear shortly after daylight.
The enemy never discovered the movement until it was too late to do us any harm.
As soon as the last man had got safely across the river the pontoon bridges were removed, thus cutting off all communication between the two shores.
Our wounded are all safe and on this side of the river.
There was a heavy wind all last night, accompanied with considerable rain, which assisted us in our movement, as it prevented the rebels from learning our intentions.
SPECIAL DISPATCH FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Sabbath with the Army of the Potomac passed with comparative quiet, and there was only occasional bring between pickets, and desultory shots from the enemy's batteries. The movement of the army on its withdrawal from Fredericsburgh to the north bank of the Rappahannock began at dark on Monday night, and was successfully accomplished before daylight next morning. All the sick and wounded were removed during the day to hospital tents on this side, with the apparent purpose, on the part of Gen. BURNSIDE, of renewing the engagement in the afternoon of that day. Those most seriously wounded were conveyed on stretchers and in ambulances, while every one able to do so walked across. The middle pontoon bridge was chiefly used, that being more out of range of the enemy's batteries at the lower part of the town.
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The Scene of Saturday’s Action – 2
From the Army of the Potomac: Evacuation of Fredericksburgh by Our Forces – 3-8
The War in the Southwest: Gen. Sherman’s Army Returned to Memphis – 8
News from Washington: The Destination of the Banks Expedition – 8-9
The Great Naval Problem: Trial Trip of the Iron-Clad Battery Montauk – 9
Editorial: The Recrossing of the Rappahannock by Our Army – 9-10
Editorial: Attorney-General Bates on the Dred Scott Decision – 10
Editorial: Retrograde in the Southwest – 10-11
North Carolina 1861-'62 Engagements
| Date | Engagement | Military Units | Losses | Victor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 | Hatteras Inlet, NC | Union NY 9th & 20th Infantry (Butler -935) plus 7 US Navy ships (including Harriet Lane & Pawnee) vs. Confederate NC 17th Infantry (Barron ~900) | Union 3-total (1 killed); Confederates 715-total (4 killed, 691 captured) | USA |
| Feb 6, 1862 | Roanoke Island, NC | Union Dept of NC + Blockading Squagron (Burnside, Goldsborough ~10,000) & Confederate Wise Legion (Wise ~3,000) | Union 264-total (37-killed), Confederates 2,643-total (23 killed) | USA |
| Mar 14 | New Bern, NC | Union Blockading Squadron (Bernside, Rowen ~11,000 +14 gunboats) & Confederate Dept of NC (Branch ~4,000) | Union 471 total (90-killed), Confederate 578 total (64- killed) | USA |
| April 19 | Camden, NC | Union NC Exped (Reno ~3,000)., Confederate garrison (Wright ~1,000) | Union none, Confederate 28-total (6-killed) | CSA |
| April 25 | Fort Macon, NC | Union NC Dept., NAtlantic Blockading Squadron (Parke, Lockwood ~2,649)., Confederate Ft. Macon Garrison (White ~450) | Union 15-total (2-killed), Confederate 424-total (8-killed) | USA |
| June 5 | Tranter's Creek, NC | Union NC Expedition (Osborn ~500), Confederate NC Infantry (Singletory ~500) | Union 20 total (unkwn-killed), Confederates 20-total (unkwn-killed) | USA |
| Dec 14 | Kinston, NC | Union Army of NC (Foster ~10,000), Confederate Evan's Brigade (Evans ~4,000) | Union 260-total (30?-killed), Confederates 525-total (40?-killed) | USA |
| Dec 16 | White Hall, NC | Union Army of NC (Foster ~11,000), Confederate Robertson's Brigade (Robertson ~1,500) | Union 100?-total (10?-killed), Confederates 50-total (5?-killed) | Inconclusive |
| Dec 17 | Goldsboro Bridge, NC | Union Army of NC (Foster ~11,000), Confederate Clingman's Brigade (Clingman ~1,500) | Union 217?-total (50?-killed), Confederates 163?-total (26?-killed) | USA |
Summary of Civil War Engagements as of December 17, 1862:
Engagements in Confederate states:
| State | Union Victories | Confederate Victories | Inconclusive | Total Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Virginia | 7 | 27 | 12 | 46 |
| North Carolina | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Florida | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Louisiana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tennessee | 6 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Arkansas | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Georgia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mississippi | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Engagements in CSA | 38 | 36 | 17 | 91 |
Engagements in Union states/territories:
| State | Union Victories | Confederate Victories | Inconclusive | Total Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| West Virginia | 9 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| Missouri | 12 | 13 | 1 | 26 |
| New Mexico | 5 | 8 | 0 | 13 |
| Kentucky | 5 | 6 | 2 | 13 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Engagements in Union | 35 | 33 | 6 | 74 |
| Total Engagements to date | 73 | 69 | 23 | 165 |
The horrible results of the late battle are slowly coming out, and the US Navy bombarded New Jersey again. This time by the new monitor ‘Montauk’.
Will the Jerseyites surrender under naval bombardment or will it be necessary to invade with ground troops?
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