Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-09-08
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SUR bptzhii15 OF II Il9aJ . D1ttley says; IL wa
contested by the corps of Heintzslman, Nc
Dowell and Sigel against the rebels, numbering
about 10000, consisting Of Jaekson's and poI
lion OF Lees army, which succeeded 10 getting
from White Plains through Thoroughfare gaD
Inc battle took place in the vicinity of Hay
market, of in the direction of Sudlsy Church
and but few miles northwest Of Buu Run.
/ = Heintzelman's came up with the enemy
| rear abut 10 o'clock A. NJ , seven miles from
! CeDteryile. lie found SionewaIl Jackson fight
ing with Mcdowell or Sigel, OF both, on the
right
7" Our informant said nothing definite resulted
/ from tc-day's fighting, which, though eontinu-
/ Gus, had not been bloody Others report, whc
/ left the field a. 4 O'Clock, that success was de
cidedly in favor of the Union army, Whic'
pushed tina rebels successfully on both sides
An impression prevails that the reserve Of Lee
army, supposed to be from 10000 70 40 00C
| strong, might suddenly appear on the field.
The railroad has already been repaired to
Bail Kun, and supplies are being transported
there.
Before eyacUasicg Manassas The robsls pa
rolled zoo Union prisoners. This included 500
Of Iaylor's brigade and the stragglers
WAsHINGToN, August 30.-Gsu. Pope's con-
duct Is highly praised ia government aud other
quarters.
Nearly 1000 government clerks repsired to the
battle field to attend to tbs dead and wounded
on beth sides
Gen. WadswOrth took all the hacks here, and
sent them to transport ths sick and wounded.
Inc following is gathered from private
sources:
On Tuesday night q report reached Warrenton
junction that Jackson was again in our rear
and had taken position on the railroad nesr
BfsaoW, four miles south Of Manassas, and had
burned two railroad bridges, torn up the track,
and tskea prisoners all the guards along the
road. This Information subsequent events proved
to be true.
ALEXANDRIA, August 30.-Hsavy firing was
heard to-day in she direction Of CenterVille
Ielagraphie communication has been estsb-
lished to Manassas
There sfe still large numbers of troops 10
Alexandria awaiting transportation TO the battle
field.
POpe's statement that Hsinizelmaa's corps
would move on the enemy ct daylight is con
trmod BY heavy firing from that vicinity
kumors OF various successes reach Us, bat need
confirmation
Yesterday rebel scouts were seen at Lang
ley's, near the Chsin bridge. Every precaution
has been taken to prevent a surprise in that
direction.
The impression prevails that the rebels have
been enGapped, and the result Of recent maneU-
WAsHINGT0E, August 3lst. - FOrty-three
wagon loads Of hospital stores left here SatuT-
day for the battlefield. 4 number of physicians
have also g0no.
SUNDAY, 1;55 a. M.-The enemy was heavily
reinforced yesterday, Saturday, and attacked
Pope's army before Summers and Frankiin's
arTival. The attack was boldly met and a
severe battle followed, The advantage on the
whole was with the enemy, aud Pope fell back
TO CenterTIlle with his whole army, in good
condition, and has been joined by Sumner aud
Franklin. He occupies the strongest position
in the vicinity of Washington, and is expected
promptly to renew the contest.
Every effort should be made to hasten forward
new troops.
WAsHNGToS, August 3I.-Private adviees
hom Fredericksburg, up to three P. n. yester-
day, contradict the reports regarding tine burning
of bridges and destruction OF property in that
locality. Burnside, at six P. 81. yesterday, had
possession there.
There is intense anxiety here to get Pardcu-
lars Of the recent fights, but reports are so In
definite as not to justify repetition.
General Schenek arrived to-day He was Sc
riously wounded in the right wrist yesterday.
The following are some Of the csusualties in the
recent battles, Unoffcially obtained Colonel
Cantwell, killed, 32d Ohio; Colonel Brown, re-
ported killed, 205h Indiana
AUGUST 81, p. m.-IRfOTmati0n received to-
night indicates that there has been little if any
fighting to day. Our army is well concentrated
and the men are in good condition and spirits.
NEW YORK, August 3I.-The meagre iateli-
genee received from Washington with known
activity IN government circles and departure of
surgeons, cause great excitement. Various
Iumors are circulating, both Of good and bad
tenor.
PHILADELPHIA, August 3l-The excitement
has been intense throughout the city, mingled
with feeling Of depression, caused by the
mesger accounts of the battles
The incomplete regiments have been consoi-
dated into Eve regiments.
BOsFOE, August 3I.--The excitement here
equals that Of the frst battle of Bull Run. No
tees were published in the papers for the people
to give lint, Gnen whisky, cOrdials, etc. for the
wounded, and large amount was collected. A
large sum Of money was also contributed. A
train of eight double freight cars, fllel with
hospital stores, contributed BY the citizens Tor
the use of the wounded, left tonight. Mayor
Wightman aud large corps of volunteer sur
geons, also left for Virginia.
OFFICIAL WAR GAZETTE
WAR DEPARTMENT, August 30-GeneTsl
Burnside commands his own troops, except those
temporarily detached and assigned to General
Pope.
General Mcclellan commands that portion of
the army Of the Potomac that has not been sent
forward to General Pope's command.
General Pope commands the army of Virginia,
and all the forces temporarily attached to it.
The forces are under command of General
Hslleek, genersl-in-chief.
[signed. Z. D TOWNSEND, a. A G.