Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-08-16
LATEST FROM PoPE's ARMY.
Sigel's Reconnaissance.
MISCELLANEOUS PARTICULARS.

CULPEPPER, VA, Aug. 13.-Yesterday Gen.
Pope ordered a reconnaissance in force of the
enemy's position in and around Slaughter's
mountain, and large cavalry force, together
with two regiments of infantry, battery, and
several mountain hOwitzers in command of
Gen. Sigel, were pushed forward about noon
On obtaining view of the mountain slopes,
two regiments of rebel cavalry and large
body of infantry, and it is believed some guns,
were discovered. When within range, our
battery threw several shot ana shells into the
cavalry, and BufOrd's cavalry command made
right flank movement. At the same time,
the infantry and some cavalry made left
flank movement. These movements and the
effect of our battery compelled the enemy to
draw behind the mountain road.
On reaching the moutain it was discovered
that the enemy'S main body had previously
retired by the Orange road and crossed the
Rapidan, and those seen there just before
were just the rear guard Gen. Buford was
then detached to make detour to the right to
inter cept the rear guard of the enemy and cut
them off, and it is reported this morning. not
on official authority, however, that he pene-
trated to Orange Court House last night but
found that the enemy had retreated to Cor
louisville. On passing the location of the
enemy's batteries the effect of our guns of Sat
urday was astonishing. Many of the shells
had hit the very spot where the guns stood,
and the earth was furrowed with shot. Sever
al dead horses lay scattered about, and the
trees in the rear were cut down. We held
possession of the ground, and this morning an
advance has been made by portion of our
main body.
The following are some of the casualties
caused by the enemy Smelling our camp on
Saturday, after the arrival Of Gen. Pope with
reinforcements 18TH Mass, killed. Captain
Shurtletf; wounded, Captains Ripley and
Harman, and privateS Roach, Coney, O'Don-
nell, Cowdry, and Halter. 1t was this regi-
ment, heretofore mentioned, that formed into
line of battle and delivered several voeys
upon the enemys cavalry when they were
charging upon Gems. Pope and Banks, on the
right. This undoubtedly saved these geuer-
ais from capture or death. The 18th had
never before been in action, and they have
been complimented by Gen. Pope for their
conduct on this sudden emergency.
Prisoners state that jackson supposed that
the only troops in the rear of the woods were
those of Banks corps, were in the fight, and
threw a large force over the creek into and
through the woods, to completely rout us :;
but the reception he met with compelled a
sudden retreat, and an abandonment of his
midnight enterprise. Over 700 of our
wounded have already been sent to Alexan-
dria, Washington. Among the volunteer sur
geOns, who have been unremitting in their at
tentions to the wounded is the surgeon gener-
al of the state of Maine. He was opportune-
ly present, and has been confined in the hos
pltal in professional business from the mo-
ment the first woudned were brought into it
until the present mOmont.
Gen. Banks corps has returned from the
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duced regiments. Col. Donnelly still sur
wives and is personally sensible of all that
passes Not a groan has escaped him the
first which is characteristic of the man. Gen
A. S. Williams, Of Gen. Banks first division,
is military governor audsupervisor of railroads
and telegraphs in this place.
CULPEpPER, Aug. ID, 1870 p. Mt is re-
ported that Stonewall jackson encamped last
night near Orange Court House on Baylor's
Creek and also occupied Southwest Mountain
Gen. Pope's forces have advanced towards
Orange.
CULPEPPER, VA, Aug. 15.-Gen. Buford
returned to camp yesterday. From the best
data obtainable, lit 81 thought that Jackson's
rear line is about four miles back of the Rap
idan, while his main point of defence is Cor
louisville. 1t is also reported that large forces
of the enemy now occupy the line of the Cen
trail railroad from Louisa to Charlottesville.
From this it would appear they have formed a
new line of defence, and intend to fight de-
cisive battle at or near Gordonsville. Gen.
Buford took many prisoners, some of whom
came out of their hiding places and volunta-
rily surrendered They said they were tired
of the war
Col. Donnelly died last night All is be-
ieved to be quiet in front this morning.
SIGEL's HEADQUARTERS NEAR RAPIDAN
RIVER, Aug. 15.-The enemy are still re-
ported retreatng beyond the Rapidan river
although they have force on the other side
with guns in position and large body of cav
airy in their neghborhood, supposed to be
covering the retreat of the main body Gen.
Aliroy is in advance with Gen. Buford's and
Gen. Bayards cavalry and some artillery.
The river is easy forded at many points 1t
is stated that StonewaIl Jackson's army num-
bers at least 10000 men. He has managed to
move them all off safely excepting few
stragglers Some of the latter came into our
camp last night and said that almost all the
Virginia soldiers would desert if they thought
they would be well treated.
Union soldier was found in the woods on
Wednesday with his musket barrel grasped in
both hands, the stock was broken off, and
eleven dead rebels were lying around him,
some with their heads smashed and others
bruised in various ways, all dead. This
shows with what desperation he had fought
for his life, but without avail. His body was
pierced with three bullets. Many of the enc
my's dead were left unburied while others
were only half covered In many places arms
and feet were seen above the earth. Some
thirty-six wounded prisoners concealed near
the battle field in houses were brought in to-
day.