The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-09-06
Major. General Commandine.
Further News Of the Great Batsle-It Con.
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reacneo warrington from private sources, that
Gen. Pope caneFup with and attacked the enc.
~ shortly after 9 o'clock this morning. Gen.
Fits John Porter hsd probably arrived on the
held by that time from Manassas, only seven
ni!ees Tho cannonadins was distinctly heard
10 Haohneton. There we're trains regularly
run this . nc. from the town Of Warrenton to 1
Briston station. II % already clear that the on.
y damage remaining to b repaifed 70 the rail-
road 10 70 build the Bull Run and Rappahapnock
bridgea The former should be COMPLETED to-
night, and the latter may be in four or Eve
daya Y 9l I
The news from the amy has created the
greatest excitement throughout this city. Or.
dsrs were Issued BY the Heads Of Departments
calling upon the employees to repair TO the
battle field for the purpose oflookiDg to the esn.
dition of our wounded. The order requires
each man 70 provide himself with two days ra-
tons A'prompt response was made TO the call
and not only the persons employed BY the Gov.
ornment, but many Others left the city for the
purpose stated. as aR s57ez tss
Although the engagement with the enemy
was Of most appallingly sanguinary character,
yet such 10 the confidence Of Union men in the
skill and strength Of our army that an abiding
faith in their success is everywhere discernable
WAsHHGrox, Aug. S0.-Todays Evening
Star, speaking OF Fridays battle, says it was
continued by the corps Of Heintzelman, Sigel
and Mcdowell, against force numbering about
&C, 900, consisting of Jackson's and Porter's en-.
tire forces. also Lees army, which had succeed
ed in getting from White Plains through to
Thoroughfare Gap. The battle took place in
the vicinity Of Hay Market, of in the direction
OF Dudley Church, and but few miles north.
west Of Bull Run. lsgs>s Z. Il
Gen. Pope's statement that Heintselman's
corps would move on the enemy at daylight, is
confirmed by heavy firing heard in that vicinity
Rumors of various successes reach us, but
need confirmation. aa5 sszoaE asa
Yesterday rebel scouts were seen at Langleys
near Chain Bridge, Every precaption has been
taken to prevent surprise in that direction.
The impression prevails that the rebels have
been entrapped, and the result of recent man:
ouvering is looked for entensely. t#saa
Heintzelman's corps came up with the eHemy's
rear about 10 o'clock, Z miles from Centerville,
and found Stonewall Jackson fighting with Nc.
Dowell or Sigel, or both, on The right
Our informant said nothing definite resulted
from this days fighting, which, though continu-
ous, had not been very bloody. a7T
Others represent, who left the field at 4
o'clock, that success was decidedly in favor of
the Union army, which pushed the rebels sue
cessfully on both sides. sgm
An impression prevailed that the reserve Of
Lees army, supposed to be from twenty to forty
thousand strong, might suddenly sppear on the
field. III - .,sr. r, $50. t.....
The railroad bridge has already been repaired
to Bull Run, and supplies are being transported
TO there = 4 tE ttsf. 9STR9 .f@NR t
Before evacuatiDg Manassas, the rebels pa-
rolled TOO Union prisonera This included 500
Of Taylor's brigade and the stragg'ers.
WAsHu0Fox, Aug. 30-Gen. Pope1 conduct
is highly praised in Government and other quar-
ters. .ssss s.,4 ss
Nearly 1000 Government clerks repaired to
the battle field to attend to the dead and wound.
cd on both sides Gen Wadsworth took oil
the hacks here and sent them 70 transport sick
and wounded.
The following is gathered from private sour
ces Tuesday night report reached Warrenton
Junction that Jackson Was again In our rear
and had taken position on the Railroad near
Bristow, 4 miles south Of Manassas, burned two
railroad bridges, tore up crack and taken pris-
oners al the guard along the road. This infor.
nation subsequent events proved true.
WAsHuafoN, Aug. 3l.-Private sdvices from
Fredericksburg, up to p u yesterday, contra.
dict the rspors reeardips ~ bursing Of bridg-
- and destruction Of property in that locality.
Burnside, At p. N. yesterday, had possession
there. 3 gaa5 ls SIS saA Jsraajz aza :
Forty.thrse wago nloads Of hospital stores lef,
here Saturday for the battlefield. A number
Of physicisnt have also gone. sis. s3a yaF
SUNDAY, lGb6.-Ths enemy was heavily rein.
forced and.attacked PopeS army before Sumnei
and Franklin arrived The stack was bold
and 4 severe battle followed. "ss. -e-.sA
The advantage On the whole was With the en-
envy, and Pope fell back 70 Centervills with BID
whole army q good condition, and being Joined
| by Sumner and Franklin, he occupies the strong
| ct position in the vicinity ef Warrington, and
! i expected promptly to rensv TIE contest Ev
ery effort should bs u0sd 70 hasten forward
Thers i intense anxiety hare 70 get particu-
llare Of The recent Aght but leports are % in
definite q mot to justify repetition.
Gen. echsnck arrived to-day severely wound.
ed in the right wrist, yesterday.
The following ars some Of the Casualties il
The recsnt basile suno1acially Obtained: .s2t
Ohio. Col C1twell, killed; 20th Indiana, Col
Brown reported killed
Information received tonight indicates tha
there has been little if any fighting to-day. Gu
armv is we'll concentrated and the men are il
good condition and spirits.
ALrxAspEA, Aug. s0.-Heavy firing hear
! Telegraphic communication has been re.estat
lishe1 to Manassas. There is still large nun
her of troops in Alexandria awaiting transports