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ed in this vicinity, by keeping close to it, there was a gap between its left and the right of the Second corps.--The enemy took advantage of this, and massing in the woods under cover, made a most determined assault on the right of the Second division of the Second corps, evidently with the intention of capturing the entire force on the right. Their charge, for a very short time, was a success; but our men rallied, charged in turn, and driving the rebels back, cut off the greatest part of Anderson's brigade, of Hill's corps. The number of prisoners thus taken here was about four hundred, including many officers. Meantime, the Fifth corps had reached the enemy's works on their front and become wholly engaged. The loss here was not as heavy as in the Second corps. Darkness approaching, and fit being deemed unsafe to occupy so extended a line with strong works in front, and exposed to flank attacks from cavalry, orders were issued to withdraw about two miles, which was done with