Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-09-05

point Of the old field. They hold these old
rife pits and they are bold and impairment.
Our army was reinforced at noon to day by
at least co 600 most effective men. We have
in the field including Gems Franklin's, Sum-
ner's p 'ar's, richardson's, Ssdgwick' and
Coxc's Division Of Ohio veterans from
Western Virginia. together with
Gen. Sturs.s' new Division. the following
J PenusY.vanian Regiments, on the new levles:
1881, l24th, 125th, l26th, l27th and 10th.
The latter marched from their various camps
near Washington this morning.
Eight hundred prisoners prisoners were
sent forward from this point this morn
ing to Alexandria. making 1900 tina: have
been forwarded to Washington. The total
number of prisoners captured by US was
very heavy Gen. Taylor's New Jersey brig
ade has not been n the fight. Several hun
dred Of its men who were taken prisoners
have been plroled.
\ very intelligent prisoner told mo that
Stoncw4l jackson made an address to his
army the day before yesterday, IN which he
urged bis men to stand firm and fight to the
last, for il they were beaten then and there.
all hopes for the Southern Confederacy
would be lost. This man also reports that in
Fridays battle, Jackson bad very narrow
escape from capture.
Persons supposed to be we'll informed, say
that we have taken a. least II 600 prisoners
from the enemy in all the engagements, but
many % these were laroled on the SPOT and
back
Friday morning Jackson undoubtedly
formed Junction with L5ngstreet. Gen.
Sleman's battery opened the battle Friday
morning Gen Milroy' Brigade led the adj
vance. and Gen. Sis-l formed in line Of bat
re with S.hurz on the right, Schenck on the
lel. AID Sdsnwahr il the centre.
The rebels were gradually forced back till
one o'clock IN tie afternoon. They then
suddenly and fercely charged bayonets, fore
ing Milsoy's brigade back. Schenck sent
his brigade forward but both were driven
back, MilFoy's command 50 badly cut Up
that be could not gather regiment. Shur1
aud St-iuwehr were holding theif own in
tie woods On the left Stevens and Rsy-
n5!I's divisions were s,nt up, but ell were |
driven back
The result q Friday, lighting was, We
l-ovs tie rcbels about two miles, then they |
being heavily reinforced, recovered a mile,
md our troops rested at night a m lie in al
vance Of the 7 mornings position.
GA Saturday, tire battle was more general.
IaIn;z-lman, Porter Mcdowell and Banks
being erg,gei. Gen Si-el's force being kept
IS reserve
Gen. Uen,za.mln C mmenced the attack
- 10 with Porter in the centre. The ad-
vance Of tie latter was checked by the i'm
rcuss masses ot rebel infantry, and his
15 rs s:9op uq With unparalleled heroisn
o- over m hour 9 On eff aiding FIRE u grape
.li canister. the ground streaming with
alien laul- u dead and dying. Finally
hey broke, i4-frs back 10 general disorder
la-.ns p4a.e IN the reserves, Afgs mum
,srs j1iuins IL The rtre1t.
TIE rebels rapidly advanced theis batteries
curing in a storm Of shot and she'll The
isht wing was completely beaten. General
lcDlwlll advanced TO their support eadeav-
ring 10 hold tie centre, but his movements
,ar. anticipated and both be aad Sisel were
ur-l pel ~ the rebels On the left and out
numbered atal points Then Sigel's genius
bone l. bringing up bis brigade success
ally 70 .l,.l position, h5llin. them in front
.lIs the fagit,7,s poured ~. Large bodies
{ N-D5w-l's troops rstreatei in great dis
ra.r -lr-.s Ball Run.
At5o'c,oct in the afternoon, the battle
us going aslins; IS. Our right remained
lmT4-idvs.7 firm. preventing the enemy
SON following up bis advantage, and
.uu Run stream vas crossed. the rebels
-,u5.irs Us Only by few shells. We were
ding back 10 Cauterviile.
Tic day was adverse to US but the battle !
as to be renewed sunday morning, with {
asvr endorsements on our side. The ]
55vs acc5uu. was CLEANED by the Tribune's !
responder. FROM Capt Fisk.
\ lat.r lccouat slys Judging from re- t
.rt- from lficers, the panic in McDowall's !
# wing was not very serious. \ line Of '
ld.ors was drawn up at clock Sunday
lr1.ug 70 stop sTasglars, but none had ap- 8
cared
Another correspondent says Mcclellan. n
lIusils and Pope's armies are now in full il
operation and complete success IS looked
y. Every confidence Is felt at the War O
apartment, Halleck's headquarters and the b
-hlte House
GIANTS HEADQUARTERS. Aug 81.
o No5. Gen. Haleck
Tho following il received from Bolivar, =
ann
Col. Hogg IN command Of tie 2Oth aud 4
,th Ohio infantry, and some cavalry, was IL
lacked by about 1000 rebels yesterday.
81 l.,