, 1862-08-30

the epemy's rear lead to the belief that very
feT days will see the end Of the rebels in arms
IN Virginia.
Twenty-four hours, says the Star, will solve
the problem
Tie Alexandria correspondence OF the Phil.
adelphia Inquirer, dated Thursday, says the
enemy succeeded in holding their own in the
vicinity Of MAnassas, and pot down as far as
Burk's station last night Various rumors
are ofoat, but ro one is allowed to 60 down
the road but troops.
New Tore, Aug. 29.-An Alexandria cor
respondent Of the New York Tribune states
that on Tuesday night the pickets at Manas-
sas Junction were driven in, aud two compa-
MES of the 105th Pennsylvania infantry, one
company Of Pennsylvania cavalry, and some
artillery, stationed there, were surprised by
Gen. Ewell's entire rebel division, Numbering
artinery. After short skirnish, the hand
ful Of men at the Junction fled, the rebels
turning upon them nine Of our own guns,
and keeping up q brisk fire till the Union
troops were taken prisoners, few escaping
regiments Ct General Cox's division, the, l1th
and 18th Oaio, under Col 5cammon, we're
stationed, and they immediately advanced
to meet the opposing body Of rebels. A
conflict eDsued in the early morning between
three hours, when the Union troops, being
largely outnuulbered, and fanked on the
1ight retired acrozs Bull Run bridge. Here a
vigorous attempt VAS made By Col. ScamIaon
to ho!i the bridge. At II o'clock two rehel
regiments tordea the Run above the bridge,
drove them across the river with heavy loss.
In this skirnalsh Capt. D. y. Pauaey Wis
wounded slightly. The regiment lost, In
Killed, wounded and missing, thirty6ye to
ferry men. at - O'Clock Col Scaminon was
obliged to retire, n1oVinE along the railroad iu
The diraoffnn If A1nSan1riE The rnfptS 1I
yanced across Bull Run. and yesterday after
Eoon their advance cavalry were at Fairfax
and Burnes' stations.
On taxing possession Of Manassas junction,
the rebels captured seven trains loaded with
provisions, ammunition, &C., and ten loco
e5ghty~four men Of the l05ta Pennsylvania cn
the ground, nearly an we're killed, wounded
OF taken prisoner, as only three are known TO
have escaped. Our loss has been immense In
government stores and Large in killed, wound
! ed and missing.
The telegraphic communication With Gen.
| Pope was had Yesterday via Fredericksburg;
! none whatever direct.
captain just in from CentreV;]1e says that
| 6ripg was heard early this morning beyond
| Manassas, and it is believed that Gen. Pope
7had attacked Gen. Ewell in the rear.
| 4 Washington correspondent states that the
| 16t New Jersey brigade, Gen Kearney, are r..
| ported to have engaged the enemy near Bull
Run bridge, where q desperate struggle wes
manned. The bridge is still said to be in OIL
| possession, TIE fighting was also carried OF
with portions Of the division Of Gen. Sturges,
| and nine pieces Of artillery are said to have
been captured by the enemy.
! "As this goes to mail, learn that tele
graphic communication is again opened with
! Gen. Pope. Manassas, therefore, must bs
clear Of the rebels. The rebel Gen. Stuart, il
not taken, is probably vending his way
through the Blue Ridge to join the main body
Of his army
| "Othrr correspondents Of different paper:
| give similar statements. Nothing can bt
learned at tine war Department.