The Sun.
London, England, 1862-06-10 00:00:00

AMERICA.

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LIVERPOOL, MONDAY.
Tie Royal mail steamer Niagara, from Boston
on the 28th, and Halifax on the morning of the
36th ult., has arrived here. She was detained some
hems, both at Boston and Halifax, for Government
despatches.

The following steamers, bound west, had been in-
tercepted at Cape Race, by the news boat of the New
York Associated Press :—The Kangaroo on the 24th,
the Hibernian on the 25th, and the Europa on the
27th ult.

The Halifax Express of the 28th ult. contains
the following :
" It is currently reported in this city that his
Ereelleney Vice-Admiral Milne has received a tele-
graphic despatch from Lord Lyons, her Majesty's
Minister at Washington, requesting that none of
the ships of war under his command leave the sta-
tion until further orders. We cannot, of course,
vouch for the authenticity of the foregoing, but it is
at least very fel. from being improbable."
A panic for the safety of the national capital,
accompanied by scenes very similar to those which
took place in the month of April of last year, has
again occurred in New York and throughout the
Northern States.
The following are the dispatches which have
been received from General I''anks's command, and
which have caused all the excitement :
" Strasburg, Va., May 24.
" Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War,—Col.
Kenley's command of infantry and cavalry has been
driven from Front Royal with considerable loss in
killed aria wounded and prisoners. The enemy's
force is estimated at from 5,000 to 6,000, and
is re-
ported as falling back on Front Royal.
He pro-
bably occupies the place this morning.
(Signed) "N. P. BANKS, Major-General."
g, Washington, May 24.
" The enemy are in possession of Front Royal.
General Geary occupies a strong position on the
Manassas Railroad at White Plains. He has been
reinforced. General Banks has also been strongly
rein forced.
"Dispatches were received at the War Depart-
ment at ten o'clock to-night from General Banks
at Winchester. He had moved from Strasburg to
Winchester for the purpose of securing the stores
and trains from the enemy, and to prevent his com-
munications from being interrupted. His advanced
guard entered Winchester at five o'clock, with all
his trains and stores in safety.
" A strong attack was made upon the trains at
Middletown by the rebel infantry, cavalry, and
artillery, but it was repulsed, and a few waggons
abandoned by teamsters were secured.
" General Banks will return immediately to
Strasburg.
"A gentleman acquainted with the localities and
position of General Banks's army does not regard
the report of to-day as indicating any danger to the
main body of the troops of that command. Ken-
ley's Ist Maryland Regiment, with a squad of
cavalry and a portion of a battery, were stationed
at Front Royal, as an outpost to guard, a mile and
a half from the main stem of the Manassas Rail-
road, while other troops guarded the track.
" The bridge supposed to be endangered was
three miles from Front Royal Junction, and
strongly guarded. It is considered almost impos-
sible for the enemy to reach the bridge before rein-
forcements from Rectortown or Strasburg would
arrive there. At all events the attack could have
jeopardised General Banks's army."
" Washington, May 25.
" Despatches received by the War Department
state that General Banks was attacked this morn-
ing at Winchester and has fallen back towards
Martinsburg and Harper's Ferry. The enemy are
reported to be in large force, and many reports
state that the rebel force has left Richmond and
moved north to take the offensive."
GENERAL BANKS'S OFFICIAL REPORT.
" Head- quarters, Martinsburg, May 25, 2.40 p.m.
"The rebels attacked us this morning at day-
break in great force. Their force was estimated at
15,000, consisting of Ewell's and Jackson's divi-
sions. The fire of the pickets began with the light,
and was followed by the artillery until the lines
were fully under fire on both sides. The left wing
stood firmly, holding its ground well ; and the
right did the same for a time, when two regiments
broke lines under the fire of the enemy. The right
wing fell back, and we were ordered to withdraw;
and the troops passed through the town in con-
siderable confusion. They were quickly reformed
on the other side, and continued their march
in good order to Martinsburg, where
they arrived at 2.4 p.m., a distance of 22 miles.
Our trains are in advance, and will cross the river
in safety. Our entire force engaged was less than
4,000, consisting of Gordon's and Donnelly's bri-
gades, with two regiments of cavalry under General
Hatch, and two batteries of artillery. Our loss was
considerable, as was that of the enemy, but cannot
now be stated. We were reinforced by the 15th
Maine, which did good service, and a regiment o:
cavalry.

"N. P. BANKS, Major-General Commanding.
" Hon. E. M. Stanton."
"Head-quarters beyond Martinsburg,
May 25, 5.45 p.m.
"A prisoner captured this afternoon says the
rebel force in our rear is to be strengthened; that
their purpose is to enter Maryland at two points,
Harper's Ferry and Williamsport. He confirms all

we have heard with regard to the rebel force here.
"N. P, BANKS, Major• General Commanding."
Washington, May 25.
"The enemy, under Generals Ewell and John-
son, with a superior force, gave battle to General
Banks this morning at daylight at Winchester.
General Banks fought them six hours, and then re-
tired in the direction of Martinsburg., with what
loss is unknown.
The enemy is, it is understood, advancing from
a Winchester upon Harper's Ferry. Our troops there
creen b e
re
ail g
Jackson
reinforced. Rumour says that
is advancing to the support of
Ewell and Johnson, and there are also statements
that there is still another force behind him.
Prompt means have been taken to meet the
rmergcnCY, if truly reported:,
THE FRONT ROYAL
BATTLE.
"Baltimore, May 25.
" 'lle city has been in a State of •
intense excite-
ment all day. News of the disaster to Col.lienley's
Royal occasioned
land Regiment at Front
ht Mary
intense feeling, and when the Secessionists com-
menced to congregate at the corners this morning
with radiant faces and words of
rejoicings, they
were attacked and beaten. During the day at ,
least 100 have been knocked down in the city, I
though the police interfered and prevented any
fatal result.

,‘ In one or two cases ropes were brought out,
orid preparations made to hang parties to lamp-
posts. Two men Were stabbed, but not dangerously.
Among tlicso attacked Was Robert 111• Lane, late

minister to Mexico, who Was ---- "."
saved by the police.
"Two members of Kenley's regiment have arrived
in this city. They report that they were attacked
by a large cavalry force under Ashby, and several
r.Timents of infantry, and twice rep:deed them
with great loss. Kenley's force consisted of Ist
ILnyland Regiment, one section of Knapp's Perin-
sjhruhia, buttery, cud three companies of the 29th

Ilennsyirania. - Whilst the fight was progressing
two cotniAnits of the New York Cavalry cam© to

their assistance. The fight commenced at twelve
o'clock and continued until night,
when the infantry
force succeeded in surrounding them. The first
fight and repulse took place east of the Shanandoa.h,
and finding the force too great, he retreated to the
vea side, destroying one of the bridget;, bat was
too hotly pressed to succeed in destroying the prin-,
cipal bridge. Re made another stand on the west
side of the river, and Knapp's battery mowed the
r. bell down with shell and grape. They fired, in
all, nearly 200 rounds. Kenley received a musket-
fliet in the neck during the first attack, but con-
'tinned on horkback until the ciose.,of the day,,
,
when he was placed in an anabulance perfectly
exhausted. This ,last fight took place bout four-
his effort being to"
miles this side of Front Royal;:
back in order, epectin,g'icinfOre"eineta-rno.
mentarily from General Banks.
battery, who escaped,
" A member of Rual)o