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wounded upon the ground. This fatal catastrophe is said to have been the result of an unauthorized order to charge, given by Major Colline, the third officer in command, who was taken prisoner by the rebels. If so, he has much to answer for, and we hope he may be able to shows himself innocent of so serious an accusation. There were still in the rear of this ill-fated detachment quite a large force of cavalry. It consisted of five companies-of the. Vermont Cavalry, under Col. Tompkins, and leaven companies of Ira Harris Guard, under Col. De. Forrest, left behind to form the rear guard. The Vermont cavalry were ordered to make a reconnaissance to Woodstock to ascertain whether Jackson was in the rear. Our squadron charged through the town, and the whole forenoon was occupied in this movement to ascertain the position of the enemy behind us. It had no result in accomplishing the object which was intended, and they immediately commenced their retreat toward. W