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proach were drawn up in line of battle. and as

the field, at once opened on them with the eight pieces of artillery which was taken from us the day before, together with two other pieces, which they had secured some time dur, ing the night. The terrific fire of grape and canister wAich was hailed upon them for time somewhat dsconcerted them At this juncture, General Taylor having no battery or cavalry with him, saw that he must either make a charge or an inglorious retreat. The charge was ordered but the enemy's batteries being supported by infantry 1t proved intellectual, and they were compelled to retire.
 At Sangster's station they met with two Ohio regiments who had been sent up to reinforce them. As has often been the case heretofore, our troops under Taylor, from some cause or other, mistook the reinforcements for another body of rebels, and for tim,e ponic ensued. the rebels the whole time keeping up a contiqu- ed fire upon them and doing immense damage, most of the casualties occurring at this point and time. The disorder and confusion was at last stayed.
 It was at this time that General Taylor was so badly wounded in the leg below the knee that mputation was considered necessary. He was removed last night to the government hos pital, corner of Cameron and Fairfax streets Alexandria, where the amputation was skillfuy performed.
 CONFEDERATE CONGRESS TUESDAY - MESSAGE
 FROM THE PRESIDENT.
 16 the Senate and House of Representatives.
 of hbe Coatedeyate .Statcs
 l have the qualification of presenting to Con- gress two dispatches from General Robert k. Lee, commanding the army of northern Vir- ginia, communicating the result of the opera tons north of the leappaLannock From these diSnatchpS it will hn oaan Goi l,oo ,e.o:.. extended his shield over our patriotic army. aud has blessed the cause of the Confederacy with a second signal victory on the field already memorable to the gallant achievements of our troops.
 Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the skill and daring of the Commanding Gener- al and the valor and hardihood of the troops who executed the brilliant movements whose result IS now communicated. After having driven from their entrenchments an enemy sd perior in numbers, and relieved from siege the city of Richmond, as heretofore communicated, our toll worn troops advanced to meet another invading army, reinforced not only by the de> feated army of Gen. Mcclellan, but by the fresh corps of Generals Burnside and Hunter
 After forced marches, with inadequate trans- portation, and across streams swollen to unu- sual height, by repeated combats they turned the position ot the enemy, and, forming iuuc- ton of their columns, in the face of greatly su- peror forces, they fought the decisive battle ot the Both, the crowning triumph of their toll and valor.
 Signed JEFFERSON DAVIS. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, RICHMOND, Septem,
 Der 2d, 1862.
 HDQ'Rs MANASSAS JUNCTION, ]
 Nine o'clock, p. m., August 20,
 Via Rapidan the 3Oth. 10 President Darig
 So far this army has steadily advanced and repulsed the frequent attacks of the enemy. The line Of the Rappahannock and Warrenton has been relieved. Many prisoners are cap tured and regret, quantities of stores to be destroyed for want of transportation. Ander- son not yet up, and hear nothing of those be. hind We have Ewell, Trimble and Taliaferro wounded. The latter slightly, the others not mortaliy.
 Signed R. E. LEE.
 HDQ'Es ARMY NORTHERN VIRGINIA. ] Grovestown, Aug. 30, 10 p. m., via Rapidan To President Dacis:
 This army achieved to-day, on the plains of Manassas, Q signal victory over the combined forces of Gems. Mcclellan and Pope. On the 18th and 29tn each wing, under Gems. Long street and Jackson, repulsed with valor attacks made on them separately. We mourn the loss of our gallant dead in every conflict yet our gratitude to Almighty God for His mereies rise higher each day. To Him, and to the valor of our troops, q nations gratitude is due.
 Signed k. E. LEE. ARRIVALS FROM WASHINGTON AND FREDERICKSe
 BURG.
 Messrs. A. B. Adam and John c. Hurcamp, members of the city council of Fredericksburg, reached Richmond on Tuesday about clock, having travelled all the way in a buggy. They brought down communication from the city council relative to the capture of Fredericks, burg and other matters in connection with 1t. The evening before they left, (Sunday,) the enemy evacuated the city, after setting fire to the bridges oyer the river, one of which was saved from destruction. No private property was injured.
 The Rev. Dr. ". r. Broaddus, of Freder- icksburg, arrived from Washington, where he has been confined in the old capitol prison since the fall of the city of his residence. He was released on parole, and is compelled to return on Monday next
 A RICH HAUL IN THE CuESAPEAKE.
 We find the following account of rich haul made recently by the people of Matthews and Middlesex, in the Richmond Enquirer of yester- day:
 On Friday night last, a steamer, having some twelve or fifteen loaded barges in tow, passed up the bay from Fortress Monroe, in heavy gale and upon reaching a point opposite the couL;es of Matthews and Mjddlesex, seven of the barges broke from the tow lines and were dashed ashore. The citizens next morning took possession of them and captured nine yankees who were thown with them on the shore, each of whom was armed with musket; and after the contents of the boats were secured they were marched into safer locality by Lieut.. Fitzhugh, of the Matthews cavalry.
 One of the barges contained one hundred and thirty thrteen-inch shell. 100 Enfield rifles, 5 ,O00 knapsaclSs and other articles. Two others were loaded with wagons and harness Another contained numerous hoyes of axes and engine tools, over-coats, baggage, etc. Others contain ed tents and tent poles, eighteen boxes of hay. ersacks, (about 2,SOo in each,l and all sorts of army equipments.
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