The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-09-05
ARMY OF VIRGINIA.
Serere Fighting and He0Uy
Losses.
Gems. Buford, Hatch, Stahl,
and Col. Webster Killed.
THE NEW LEVIES ORDERED
FORWARD.
GENERAL POPE'S DESPATCH.

GENERAL POPE s DESPATCH.
MANASSAS JUNCTION, Aug. Is, Pm.
To Major General Halleck:
SIR-As soon as I discovered that O
large force of the enemy was turning our
right towards Manassas, and that the de
vision had ordered to take part there two
DAYS before had not arrived from Alexan.
dria, Immediately broke up my camp at
Warrenton Junction and marched rapidly
back in three columns.
1 directed Mcdowell With his own and
Sigels corps, and Reno's division to march
upon Gainesville by the Warrenton and
Alexandria pike; Reno and one division OF
Heintzelman's to march on Greenwich, and
with Porteris corps and Hooker's division
l marched back to Manassas Junction.
Mcdowell was ordered to interpose be.
tween the forces ofthe enemy which passed
down to Manassas through Gainesville, and
his main body moving down from White
through Thoroughfare Gap. This was
completely accomplished.
Lopgstreet, who had passed through the
Gap, being driven back to the Western
side. The forces to Greenwich were de-
signed to support Mcdowell in case be met
too lergc force of the enemy.
The division of Hooker, marching to-
wards Manassas came upon the enemy near
Kettle Run on the afternoon of the 9th
inst, and after sharp action routed them
completely, killing and wounding 300, cap
turing camps and baggage and many stand
of arms.
This morning the command pushed rap
idly to Manassas Junction, which jackson
had evacuated about three hours inadvance.
He retreated by Centrevile and took the
turnpike toward Warrenton.
He was met six miles west of Centre
vile by Mcdowell and Sigel. Late this af>
ternoon severe fight took place which has
terminated by darkness. The enemy was
driven back at all points, and thus the afo
fair rests.
Heintzelman's corps will move on him at
daylight from Centreville, and l don't see
how the enemy is to escape without heavy
loss. We have captured 1000 prisoners,
many arms, and one piece of artillery.
fsirued> JNO. POPE, Maj. Gen.
REPORTS IN THE NEWSPAPERS.
New YORK, Aug. 29.-Generals Burnside
and Pope have successfully cut their way
through the rebel forces at Manassas and
have formed a Junction with the army OF
Virginia under Mcclellan. This side of
Centreyile there has been severe engage
ment with the rebels by the divisions under
Generals Hooker, Sturgis and Sumner, in
which the rebels were completely driven
from the vicinity of Manassas and Ball Run,
and through the passes OF Bull Kun noun.
tain.
The loss of life on both sides is said to
have been heavy. No accurate information
is obtanable on this point, but it is believed
the enemy were severely punished and many
prisoners we're captured.
1t is said the Potomac river is now ford
able at any point above Washington, and
much excitement prevails throughout ives.
tern Maryland, arising from the fear that a
portion OF the Confederate army may make
a desperate and destructive raid in that
quarter, but the arrangements for a proper
reception of the traitors at all points are
ample for all emergencies.
The enemy has not yet appeared on the
Upper Potomac, although indications have
pointed to such an event, and the excite.
ment on both sides of the line continues.
The fears for the safety of Washington
are entirely dispelled, as the defences OF the
capital are perfect and impregnable.
The general feeling of the loyal people OF
both Alexandria and Washington, is one OF
more confidence and the depression which
has prevailed among them for the past week
has given way to JOY and gladness.
That there have been most extensive
movements of troops from Alexandra and
other points is beyond doubt, and it is cur
rently believed that the major portion Of
our army has had either skrmishing or hard
fought battles with the enemy within the
last twenty-four hours.
1t is generally believed that an extensive
forward movement was made by the whole
army today, under Gen. Mcclellan, involv
ing battle; but the result of battle, if il
was fought, has not been announced.
Our advices are up to noon today (t'ri
day., and are from the most Trustworthy
sources.
AN ACCOUNT BY MR.. WALLACE, OF THE
WASHINGTON STAR.
PHILADELPHIA, August 30.-The Wash
ington Star OF last evening contains the fol-
lowing intelligence
We have Information that satisfies uE
that the rebel forces that suddenly appear
ed between the position of the army OF Gen
Pope and at Preston und Manassas or
Tuesday night last was the army corps o.
jackson, and Stuart's independent cavalry
corps.
They consisted of infantry and artillery
and marched about 10000 strong from near
Waterloo, on the head waters of the Rap