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and in the centre. It will be remembered that with the close of the second day's engagement Johnson's division, of Ewell's corps, had gained most important ground, a part of it being only a short distance from the top of the mountain, which, if once gained, commanded the enemy's position. Plainly, therefore, any further attack on the left wing in order to be successful should be made on that part of the enemy's lines confronting General J. Accordingly, during the night Smith's brigade, of Early's division, and Daniel's N C brigade, of Rodes's division, were sent to reinforce Gen J. At daylight the enemy not waiting to be attacked made an effort to drive Gen Johnson from their works, which he had previously taken and then occupied, but were repulsed. In turn Gen Johnson assaulted their works and in turn was unsuccessful, owing to the rugged and precipitous character of the ground on which the enemy were posted. The enemy were strongly entrenched, and the heights were so steep that