The New York herald., 1862-09-02

drods Of wagons and sbuancss hurryng 70 the %
that far the eye could roach the road covered
with moving troops and trains. The nashes sf the ensmys
guns IN the distance and the curling smoke sf
exploded shells was seen calling in ~ AIR. The sight
magnificent.
II IL snfsrtaas that General Ffaakiin's corps did NOT
roach Csntrsve in time TO participate In The battle on
Saturday.
u CENTRAL nAxuM
has been blamed for not bringing his corps time on
Saturday 70 participate In the great ssgasemsnt The
aboonsts blame General Mcclellan for not sending him
in tme but justice viii soon place whatever blame hers
may BE- wherever properly belongs. General Franklin,
with his corps, arrived from Alexandria at Csstssvs
yesterday after the battle over and ~ took up
postisn in the mont. II expected TINA no would
have arrived early In the morning, but ths real
cause OF The delay has not been explained
rm GRAND COMING RATTLE,
which II b universally believed will bs fought q
Ccntreville in that vicinity. win unquesonably have
most important influence not only upon the people d
this country but upon the world. Il anticipated that
the grand and decisive battle of the rebellion close
hand II may b. fought any moment The rebel leaders
stake the hopes Of the rebellion this last grand dcspe
rate dash at the capital ITSELF With the numbers Of well
disciplined veteran troops in the cd and the thousands
Of fresh regiments that pouring into Warrington,
isyal citizens need entertain Of the result Our
military authorities confident in being able not only
successfully defend the national capital bus sweep
the rebel army from the face Of the Old Dominion.
ALEXANDRIA, August 81, 1852.
According 70 all accounts, Stonswal Jackson yesterday
succeeded in forcing hs way through the Union troops
surrounding him, and effected Junction with the
mander of the rebel forc This result not attended
without fearful loss both sdes, the desperate
fighting took place. ~
II
From all that be learned absence Of any regular
report the corps Of General Mcdowell Heinszelman Por
ter and Sgs were engaged, the former having the left,
the latter the right and she others operating about the
centre. ,
The principal part OF The fshting seems hsvs been
the left and centre.
me len was thrown up from Manassas Junction 70
wards Thoroughare Cap the right at about CeDtrsve'
aud the centre o ee old Bull run battle nsld out from
batteries upon our left between and two o'clock in
the afternoon.
Their guns were strongly and advantageousy posted
upon ridge, while batteries had TO Hre from tho
open plain General Norels division supported bat
teries AZ this point
After some severe canonadng, General Bufords bri-
gsds Of cavalry comprising the First Michigan, The First
virginia and the First Vermont cavalry were ordered TO
extreme left 70 recannotrs and guard against any
attempt 70 turn left flank, which movement Was
threatened by the enemy.
Riding beyond our left, whore infantry FORM
ed close behind batteries. which playing with
great precision upon the ensmy's while troops
cheering vociferousiy, cavalry reached slight
eminsnce, and about 70 send out . de-
tachment TO explore, when the enemy were
seen coming up force along tho line Of the adjacent
woods rebel battery ~ wnirl into position,
and then came shell into the midst Of cavalry
followed by canister and grape.
Thus WAS discovered the intention Of the enemy 10 at.
tempt nsnK movement. Long lines Of rebel infantry
could plainly hurrying up to take position and
soon other rebel batteries brought up and opened
upon left.
Our cavalry forced 10 retire, retrea,ed behind low
ridge but the clouds Of dust revealing their place Of
treat the rebels continued sheing them, and another
change Of position was made.
Here body Of cavalry observed riding towards
the spot and the sabres Of cavalry drawn 10
meet coming foe The squadron proved be friends,
the Fourth New YORK cavalry. where they had come
from, Gen. sigsl on the right. was and - . mys
tory They reported the rebel cavalry under General
stuart ~ about making charge.
The New York cavalry fell In behind General Bu-
scrd's brigade, The buglers sounded, and over the
hill gaIlopsd our men 10 meet the advancing
rebels Al our men approached them the rebel cavalry
discharged double barrelled shot guns and then met
in fun charge Our broke the enemy's line, and
pursued thcm The rebels rallied in splendid style and
dashed forward again 70 meet the charge. Again their
Inc was broken, and cavalry preparing to
charge again the rebels opened are upon them from their
battery and with muskery, compelling them 10 retire
Meanwhile left had given way and was on the re.
treat, passing the cavalry.
battery which bad run short Of ammunition
the point q being captured but under the determined
The troops fell back upon General Tranklins division,
which had Just up, and we're formed in line 70 pre-
vent struggling and any thlng like panic. Had General
Frankins corps arrived hours earlier upon the hed
he result of days hghtng would have been different
The fact of General stuarts cavalry being armed with
double barreed shot guns proved by number Of the
guns being captured and several Of cavalry having
sack shot wounds.
Colonel Brodhead, commanding the First Micnigan
airy, captured
Lieutenant Merriam wounded and taken prisoner.
Lieutenant Morse was killed.
General Fransns division retired 10 centrevie after
preventing confusion and giving our retreaiing troops
time 10 rally
Duslng me aehi body of the enemy, concealed in the
woods annoyed forces much by their riao practice
tssncfal MArtndalss brigade charged them and drove
them from The woods amidst the cheers OF oar men.
General IIarsuars brigade made a simar charge but
wsh dlacreut rcsat mcy penetrated INTO inc woods,
when deadly ore q grape and canister opened from
nlaskod battery. Al the umo a mafderous voley
sf rino balls came om sde and desperate charge
of the enemy nom he other Our fought braycy,
bat we're forced a. retire
Tbs enemy remained upon the battle Geld over night
To-day there has been sklrmshug.
Relnforcemcnis are goins up 70 day aud battle
tcipa,sd tomorrow.
The road from Alexandria extending to ceBircvic
dersely crowded all this day with wagon trains, ambu-
lancss hacks and private conveysnces their way 10
and fspm the latter place.
Tho number q wounded sent 70 Washington was CON-
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