New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-30
FLIGHT Of JACKSON FROM MANASSAS.
He is Met by Generals Mcdowell and Sigel
West of CentreVille.
lsEvERB FIGHT TERMINATED By DARKNESS.
The Enemy Driven at all Points.
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To Na,er.Gea<,aIH. w HaILKCK, Gene'a!-sa- Ch'ei'
A coon "a l discovered that large force Of the
enemy was turning our right toward Manassas and
that The division | had ordered 10 take post there
two dsvs before had not yet arrived there from AL
exsndrs, Immediately broke ny ny camps at War
reuton Junction and Warrenton, and marched rap
idly back in three columns. directed Mcdowell,
with bis own and Sgels Corp and Reno's Division
20 march upon Gainesville by the Warrenton and
Alexandra pike, Reno and one division OF Hentzei-
man TO march on Greenwich, and with Porters
Corps aud Rockers Division marched back TO Ma
nassas junction.
Mcdowell was ordered TO interpose between the
forces of the enemy, which had passed down 70 Ma.
oss.as through Gainesville, and lie main body
moving down from White Plains through Thorough
fare Gap This was completely accomplished,
Longstreei, who had passed through the Gap. being
driven back 10 The west side The forces sent to
Greenwich were designed 10 support Mcdowell, in
care be met too large force OF the enemy. The
division Of Hooker, marching toward Manassas,
came upon the enemy near Kettle Run on the after.
ooon of the 9Th and after sharp action routed
them completely, killing and wounding 800, cap
snrng camps and baggage, and many stand OF arms
This uornipg tie command pushed rapidly 10 Ma
uassas Junction which Jackson had evacuated after
three hours in advance. He retrested by Csntrevile
aud tool the turnpike toward Wsrrenion. He was
met ak miles vert Of Centreviie by Mcdowell and
SigeI late this af erpoon. severe fight took place
which bas terminated by darkness. The enemy was
driven back al all points and thus the affair rests.
Heiutselmsn's corps will move on BIN q, daylight
Ito nd | do mot how lr
Is to escape without heavy loss. We have captured
1000 prisoners, many arms and one piece OF ar'l'
hry. JOIN foPk, naJoT'"eneral:
The baltimore american has letter from Alex
apdria, dated 3 O'Clock yesterday.
II says that our troops are being pushed forward
rapidly from there.
Gen. George Il. Mcclellan had visited Washing
ton. and accepted the command Of the Army Of Vir-
GINA
Fueitives from Manassas and Fairfax report tbst
a eouhagration was visible in the direction OF the
latter place, and it was supposed that the Govern
ment stoIes had been destroyed.
Ii is also said that The Rebels have destroyed the
bridge over Accotink Creek, which is five miles this
aide of MANAGES, Bull Run and Centreville.
i, is also said that the Rebels have captured two
out of four Jersey regime nts stationed at Cen
treville.
Gen. HookerY Brigade is reported tohave checked
he advance Of the Rebels at Centeville, and driven
them back 10 Isnasas.
Gen. Pope is beyond Manassas, cut of from
Washington.
Gen. burnside and Gen. Porters corps had landed
a, Acqua Creek.
Il il also said that Gen. Ewell has penetrated to
The rear Of Gen. Pope, and occupies the left bank Of
;he Occoquan River.
large force is marching 50 meet them, and TO
Assist in opening way to Gen. Pope and to Gen.
Burnside.
II TIE movement is successful it will doubtless
Place ,ae Rebel army in worse position than that
which the main body Of our troops Is now in. as
they can il necessary, fall back TO Fredericksburg,
and reach Washington by river.
On the other hand If jackson is cut of. bis amy
may be scattered and destroyed.
The movement of4he Rebels is bold, but naos;
hazardous Ono.