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ng troops of Fitz John Porter in the hollow. But the rebels halted instead of pushing on, their vindictive died away as the light faded. Before it was quite dark the battle was over. Only a solitary gun of Burnside's thundered against the enemy, and presently this also ceased, and the field was still. The peril came very near, but it has passed, and in spite of the peril, at the close the day was partly a success — not a victory, but an advantage had been gained. Mooker, Sumner and Franklin held all the ground they had gained, and Burnside still held the bridge and his position beyond. Every thing was favorable for a renewal of the fight in the morning. If the plan of the battle is sound, there is every reason why McClellan should win it. He may choose to postpone the battle to away his reinforcements. The rebels may choose to retire while it is possible Fatigue on both sides might delay the deciding battle, yet if the enemy means to fight at all, he caused afford to del