New-York daily tribune., 1862-11-06
PIeasantcn, Avcriil, and Nofmann Drive
thc Enemy from tho vnlIcy-Ashby's Gap
"na Manassas Gap Enilred Occupied
BURNSIDE in the Advance.
FIon ON Special CorTs,pendeni.


UPPRRvILLE, FAuorIER CorvTY. Va,
Monday night, Nov. ,, 1862
As soon as day dawned, with propitious horizon,
Gen. Peasonton put his headquarters on horseback,
snd set out in pursuit of the enemy. Lieut-Col.
Hofmani, with Doubleday's old brigade, marched
out 70 the support Of the lst New-Hampshire Bat
terry. The enemy was found Immediately outside Of
ouv picket line, aud showed determination not to
fall back, but was compelled to do % after short
fight.
Col IiofmsDn's men were nt once sent forward,
some as shirmishcrs md Others TO support the ar-
lery. The artillery opened in the evening in the
woods, aud after half an hour slelling, compelled
him to absndon his position and fall back toward the
Mddlsburg aud Ashbys Gap pike.
The country over which he retreatei was rolling,
and the fields were interspersed with we'll tinbered
wood lots. Stone fences quite frequent and
AL things favorable TO the enemy. The retreat,
however, hao begun- and our men were determined
that time should not be gwen the enemy 10 organize
in new position.
Though frequently tie resistance was obstinate,
and brilliant charges were made by Stewarrs men
OIL our lines, so skllful was the management OF The
troops and 80 vaarous the behavior OF the men that
in not single Ills aDce was the enemy able TO check
their prog grers or break the attack.
For six milea, aep by STEP the enemy was driven
back with shell aud shot from Union to the Ashby
Gap pike, then westward through Uppervile and
sill on until into tho very jaws OF the mountan-put
OF eight through the Gap.
When reasln on's cavalry arrived close 10 the
Gap the enemy opened on them from l0round
Parrot gun planted Oh the mountain north Of The
Gap. No damage resulted 20 US from this firing,
IL possible 10 discover any other indications
OF fortified position.
An expedition has been thrown forward toward
Springfield, on the MauassGe Railroad, with orders
to take aud hol the place if not too strongly defend
ed. The last reports'irom this expedition represent
to be approaching near the railroad, and 1t is be-
.ieved the object will be fully accomplished.
The officers III command of the several regiments
and squadrons that went on, different routes have
MOI been able to mako fail reports Of casualties. il
l. believed however, that they are few two or three
killed and some ten wounded will cover our loss
Several OF the enemy's killed were passed by onr
advancing column, and twelve prisoners have
already been turned over 10 tue Provost Guard and
Others are still coming III.
TIE cavalry were all day active In securing the
tanks aDd watching the movehens Of the enemy.
Col uofmann with bis men spirited for light,
steadily advanced, driving back the evemys center
The infantry deserve the highest praise for the
during energy displayed III TINS running 6ght Never
were they tagging behind, nor did they wait 10 sup
port the cavalry ana flying artillery, but Themselves
often In the advance, coargDs through woods aud
fields forced the enemy In range Of guns aud sub
iected him to damaging fires.
Ii 10 reported by prisoners and citizens that the
enemy had preseui the combined forces Of Stuart aud
Fiizbugh Lee. Gen. ID. ii. Hill was this morning
on the field having his headquarters IN Mrs. Ficich.
/ sr's house, two miles east vi Upperville.
When our forces Vame within sight VI this house
which is splendid residence tish grounds and
| elegantly fitted up, number of c..alrym.n were
seen riding about the DOORS and ne pas.ing TO and
| from the bOuse. battery WAS brought to bear Oh
the place, and after two OF tbrce Shell dropped
in the yard, another sent crashing through the
door aud exploded in ,iiliDg.loon, completely de-
rolshing everything in the room. The clock on the
mantle stopped ct ten minutes before 10 o'clock,
thus indicating the time OF the explosion.
Tonight laiCe sodies OF cur infantry occupy tie
bil!s and groves around Uppervlle and the position
Is entirely secure.
II Will 10 seen by reference to map OF Virginia
that The occupation Of Sri kers and Ashbys Cinps.
aud TIE Possession Of the Manass4s Gap Railro ad
completely outfanks the enemy, and places the Ma.
ti0nal army be ween the Rebel errny and tho Capi-
tai. 1be position is occupied by force that war.
rnts the conclusion that all tie advantages pointed
out in previous letter. Us likely 70 result from
movement IN that direction, VIII accrue to
Tins Is beyond comparison tie advance of the war.
Burnside leads, aud each Night his sOl1ierly form
and cheering c1unleDnnce are seen Ia the oxirens
front 10 essure the mea that their COMMANDER is
present " direct their every movement.
! On Sunday morning Gen. Duusdes command
was at Wneati.ud--io-Digbt it enoamps at Upper-
/ vile, having matched twenty-five miles wi.h all
iis immense train. 1Ais looks Ike DOWNRIGHT ear
nest. IL is war, md is well calculated TO gye fresh
courage 10 the both iu the army aud out of il,
who desire this cOntett to be brought 10 speedy
cloee Tie eyes OF tie nation are directed toward
tis gorcus iield-capan aud feel that when Burn.
sds commands success follows our flag
| ibis energetic advance is well followed by Gens.
Couch aud Porter on tie uyht, and Reynolds nnd
Franklin on the left and center, while Mcclellan
and Saf vigorously bring up .Lo rear.
OF what Is 10 come l. !, Lot prOper hero TO write
Our forces are wei posted, the zeal OF ibe men In
creases as they near the enemy, and no one doubts
the complete iEfimph Of the national canse.
This portion Of Vilclula has not been desolated bg
the enemy forage is III grclt abundance the coun.
Try Is we'll watered; the good roads contiaue; the
delightful weather ID even improving; the enemy Is
retreaiiog, AID abandoning his stIonghOds; the en-.
thusiasm Of The National army never was greater;
our cause IL The Lurds, and tucCess is sgrc. JR..
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