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all but eighty men out of their number. They could not hold the position after capturing it. From what I can learn there was little fighting on Saturday.--On yesterday (Sunday 5th) the enemy were again attacked and the news is here that they were driven three miles, with the loss of an immense number of prisoners. I have gathered no particulars of this day's engagement.--Gen. Anderson passed through town this morning, but stopped only a very short time, and I did not see him. He said that Lee would hold his position. Anderson's brigade lost heavily. I have been unable to learn the named of the officers killed. It is stated that Col. Burgwyn, of North Carolina, was killed, and also Captain West in command of the 6th North Carolina. There seemed to be a general understanding in both armies that this night was to decide the contest, and each side contended with desperation. From every source and from every rumor, thus far received, we believe that in master of the situation.