Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1862-09-04
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Official Dispatches by Gen. Pope.

Official Dispatches by Gen. Pope.
THE REBELS DRIVEN BACK AT ALL POINTS.
MANASSAS JUNCTION, Aug 2Sth, 10 o'clock
p. m. To Major General II. w. Halleck, gem
eral-in-chief: AS soon as discovered that a
large force of the enemy was turning our right
toward Manassas, and the division | had order
ed to take post there two days before had not
yet arrived there from Alexandria, immediate
ly broke up my camp at Wanenton Junction
and Warrenton, and marched rapidly back in
three columns. | directed Mcdowell, with his
own and Sigel's corps, and Reno's Division, to
march upon Gainesville by the Warrenton and
Alexandria pike, Reno, and one division of
Heinizelman, to march on Greenwich and with
Porter's corps and Hooker's division | marched
back to Manassas Junction. Mcdowell was
ordered to interpose between the forces of the
enemy which had passed down to Manassas
through Gainesville, and his main body moving
down from White Plains, through Thorougfare
Gap. This was completely accomplished,
Longstreet, who had passed through the Gap,
being driven back to the west side. The forces
at Greenwich were to support Mcdowell in
case he met too large force Of the enemy
The division of Hooker, marching toward
Manassas, came upon the enemy at Kettle Run
in the afternoon of the 9th, and after sharp
action routed them completely, killing and
wounding three hundred, capturing camps and
baggage and many stand of arms. This morn
ing the command pushed on rapidly to Manas
sas Junction. which Jackson had evacuated af-
ter three hours in possession. He retreated by
Centerville and took the turnpike toward War
renton. He was met six miles west of Center
vile by Mcdowell and Sigel. Late this after
noon a severe fight took place, which was ter
minated by darkness. The enemy was driven
hack at all points, and thus the affair rests
Hentzelmen's corps will move on him at day
light, and do not see how the enemy is TO es-
cape without heavy loss. We have captured
1000 prisoners, many arms and one lece of ar
tillery.
HEADQUARTERS, Field OF Battle, Groveton,
near GAINESVILLE, Aug. 80, 1862. To Major
General Halleck general. in chief, Washing
ton We fought terrible battle here yester-
day. with the combined forces of the enemy,
which lasted with continuous fury from day
light till after dark, by which time the enemy
was driven from the field which we now occupy.
The troops are too much exhausted to push
matters, but shell do so in the course of the
morning. as soon as Fitz John Porters corps
come up to Manassas. The enemy is still in
our front, but badly used up. We have lost
not less than 5000 men killed and wounded,
and from the appearance of the field the enemy
have lost two to our one. lie stood strictly ~
the defensive, and every assault was made -
ourselves. Our troops have behaved - endid-
Is. Tbs battle was fought on the ideu,,yd bat
tle-feld of Bull Run, which greatly increased
the enthusiasm of the men. The enemy is re-
treating towards the mountains. go forward
at once. We have made great captures, but
am not able yet to firm any idea of their ex-
tent.
Another Fight on Saturday.
GEN. POPE DRIVEN BACK TO cENTERvILLE.
The enemy was heavil, reinforced on Satur-
day, and attacked Gen. Pope's army before the
arrival Of Gems. franklin and Sumner. The
attack was boldly met and severe battle fol-
lowed. The advantage on the whole was with
the enemy, and Gen. Pope fell back to Center
Vile, with his whole army in good order. lie
has now been joined at Cen,erville by Franklin,
and Sumner was on the march to him Satur day
night. He occupies the strongest position
/ in the vicinity of Washington, and is ex-
pected promptly TO renew tn contest ana re-
peat the success of Friday, Every effort should
| he used to hasten the forwarding OF the new
/ troops.
WAsuINGroN, Aug 30.-Seerelary Chase
received this afternoon, through Gen. Pope's
Messenger, the following note from Gen. Nc
Dowen. dated on the battle field at 6.l5 A.. NJ
DIAN GrxERAL,-Peasc telegraph to Mrs
Mcdowell that have gone through n second
halle of Bull Run on the identical field OF last
wear unburt The victory is decidedly ours.
Very sincerely.
(Signcd) ERWIN MCDOWELL.
Surgeons and Supplies Sent from Washington.
! Between 500 and 1000 government clerks
repa.e ed to the battle field on Saturday, in COM
pance with a request from the war department,
the report having reached Washington that the
dead and wounded on both sides needed atten-
ton.
SUPPLIES SENT FROM BOSTON.
! The excitement in Boston on Sunday was
quite equal to what followed the first battle of
Bull Run, notices appeared in the Sunday pa
pers and were also given from the pulpts, re-
questng the people 10 contribute lint, linen,
whisky, cordias, and other hospital stores
necessary for the wounded and a very large
amount Of such articles were gathered and