The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-29

10 reinforce MN IN III case ol
being attacked by an overwhelming orce Of the enemy
aud threatened with flank movement In the latter at
tempt the enemy would be outwted, they in the
attack his right previously where by judcous and
wel executed military movement, he threw his left on
his right, allowing Banks and Reno 10 take his old le
BY that movement his right has been extended somewhat
On the 25th number OF the rebel regular cavalry. and
not gueras who were concerned in the raid the rail
Popes tran at Catlcs station were captured
by body Of cavalry scouts belonging TO the First
New Jersey regiment. The results Of this bold dash of
stnarrs amply paid them for the rashness Of
the attempt. They secured on the occasion
an extra prime lot of government horses,
which had been selected with from the government
corrals for the use Of sta officers They also secured
other Besides this they secured the personal eg
fccts Of General Pope and staff money, and worse
than ALI the instructions maps and Typographical charts
fact, the plan OF the campaign. will not this necess
tate change important particulars 10 the original de
sign; unless Immediately sufficiently strengthened
| 70 carry out any proposed plang
As this matter has brought home forcbly TO the
very doors Of tho Commanding General the enormy Of
guerilla aggressens it is to be devouty hoped that he
will Ia his usual and decided style with these semi
savagcs An example should be instantly made OF these
desperadoes and all who may hereafter succeed them.
| Either this or the law OF retaliation by cavalry
eye for eye tooth for tooth, must be administered 70
these bold and desperate rebel brgauds II would end
their career.
Your correspondent did not suppose that his account
of tho raid Of stuarts ou Friday, together
with his structures IT,, would be still 50 fresh
in the minds Of your readers when he would be
called on 20 record repetition of the same
style Of warfare by the rebels But alas is too true,
stuart has again allowed 10 within our lines
and within sight and almost hearing o. superior forces
throw our railroad trail confusion, cause sketaddle
on the part OF employees and the collision Of trains.
and u temporary suspension Of railroad conmYlicaon--
at ime too when every thing depends upon ceorty Of
movement.
Your correspondent lott warrenon at two O'Clock r. H.
on the 26ih. We detained until dusk at Manlss9s
Junction station on account oc numerous trains passing
NJ with supplies. when we passed Bristow's siat y
every thing quiet aud dreamed Of tile appear
ancc Of even ghost Of guerilla. The alarm glv1a
about eight o'clock, and immediately panic cnsued. and
the consequent colding Of m and down train Cannot
an end be put 10 guerrilla cavalry ncurslops into our
own nes2 Though The loss ensuing by this last raid
TO tho government is small, the moral effect upon
tho troops ami cause everywhere Is tremendous.
For Cots sake let sngements in the future be sur
ncent 70 secure immunity from rebel ncurslons far with
in our lines Your correspondent not or the tain
which coEded, having proceeded IN another train oiicx
andga.
The rcbciS nave now IN thoI Chei tno Iol
owing able officers lee, smith, Jackson, Ewe and
Iosgstrect Thus their main e,rts have been direct
ea 10 turn our sh largo force General sgcl hs
thus far proven match for their united powers oir
right still commands tho Rappahannock preventing e
rcctuolly It's passage By tho cGomy. si-cls Jackass
Artiery hiss made it. marks upon the rebels and bids
fair 10 become as famous in history lis chief Is
nowncd in the battles d his country.
or forces certain positions have peets and vidcttcs
thrown across the Raprahanncck. They arc gene
rally placed positions where the least msve
msn, OF the enemy il reported TO our main body.
orr generals busy engaged IN arranging forces rrc
p,ratory to . grand dcnoucmcnt 10 on speedily.
sgl holds tic POST of homer among the Union command
ers the bruui Of tho rebel shock hoing against him II
Il CERTAIN that hs VIII continue TO hold the enemy
where he H. while dcmonsIratoGs being made by
ncressei aud constantly INCREASING force in another Y
rcction b. the fsdsrai commanders.
Tho tupction between Mcclellan and Pope's ARMIES Is
now rapidly boing accomplished. Already portion OK
the veterans Of the Army Of the Potomac bavc united
their dcstincs with the equally brave Army ofvrgnla
The rebels leave no opportunity unimp9ovcd 70
waste their gunpowdcr and shot aud she'll day or two
ago they fred nearly hundred times At an ammunition
train which thoy discovered as toled Us way along
Fortunately Though tho shells fell all around IT, they did
not explode at any point TO Do damage
our somblacd army is now in a maichess fighting con.
don--healthy, and well conditioned ~ all respects.
MIST OF the regiments facing the enemy are wcR tried
and veteran and only pant for struggle for suprcmacy
oyer tho rebss. The rcbcls will pit against them their
choicest men The impending engagement will therefore
be decisive in It's character.
rive civilians were yesterday morning arrested and
placed in trance vilc on suspicion Of spying into our
movements and strength aud indicating our weak spots
to the rebels
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