New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-02


Correspondence OF the Associated Press
ALEXANDRIA, Aug 81 1867
According to all accounts, Stonewsll jackson yes
terdsy succeeded in forcing his way through the
Union troops surrounding him, and elected juno
ton with the remainder of the Confederate forces
This result was not attained without fearful los on
both sides as the most desperate fighting took place
From all that can be learned in the absence OF any
regular report, the corps OF Gems Mcdowell, heih-
zernan, Porter and sige were engaged, tne former
having the left, the latter the rgh' ana the ouefs
operating about the center
The principal part of the fighting seems to have
been on the left and center.
The left was thrown up from Manassas Junction
toward Thoroughfare Gap, the right at about Cen
treyille and the center on the old Bull Run battle
field out from Manassas
The action was commenced by the enemy opening
hs batteries upon our left, between one and TWO
o clock in the afternoon.
Their guns were strongly and advantsgeously
posted upon ridge, while our batteries had 10 IRE
from the open plain. General Morells division sup
ported our batteries at this point.
After some severe canbonading, General Bufords
the First Virginia and the Fir. Vermont Cavalry,
were ordered 10 our extreme len 10 reoonnoer and
guard against any attempt to turn our eit Hank,
which movement was threatened by the enemy.
Riding beyond our LEFT, where onr infantry were
formed close behind our batteries which wore play
! ing with great precision upon the enemy, while oui
troops were cheering vocierously, our cavalry
reached slight emineDce and were about 10 scnd
on, detachment 10 explore, when the enemy were
,e,,n coming up in force along tie line Of the NJ ~
cent woods.
A Rebel battery wn seen 10 whirl into position,
and then came shell thrown into the midst Of our
cavalry, followed by canister and grape.
Thus wa discovered the intention Of the enemy 10
attempt flank movement.
Long lines Of Rebel infantry could plainly be seen
huryiug up to take position, and soon other Rebel
batteries were brought up and opened upon our left.
Our cavalry, forced TO retire, retreated behind a low
ridge bu, the clouds Of duet revealing their place Of
retreat the Rebels continued Smelling them, and an
other change Of position was made.
Here body of cavalry were observed riding to-
ward the SPOT, and the sabers Of our cavalry were
drawn to meet the coming foe. Thes1uadron proved
/ 10 be friends, the 4th New-York cavalry. Where
they Rad come FROM Gen. Sigel on the right,
was and il MYSTERY. They reported the Rebel cav
.I,v nnder Gen. Stuart "a about making a charge
Tie New-York Cavalry fell in behind General
Bufords brigade, the bugles sounded, and over the
bill galloped men 10 meet the advancing Rebels.
As our men approached them, the Rebel cavalry
discharged double-barreled sho-guns, and then met
us in full charge. Onr men broke the enemys line,
and pursued them. The Rebels rallied IN splendid
style, and dashed forward again to meet the charge.
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preparing to charge again. the Rebels opened hire
upon them from their batteries ana with musSetFy'
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