New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-26


morning, ,tses that Stewards Cavalry and Lee s
Virginia Rangers were in that village that Friday,
and that on the books of the Warren Green Hotel
were 80 namos officers who had put up there and
signed their names into the register books Among
them we're officers Of the lst 3D. 3d. 4th, 9Th, 9Th,
9th, and l2tb Virginia Cavalry. The inhabitants
STATE that the whole Of the cavalry to tie number OF
five or Fix thousand left Warrenton on Friday even
ing, aid returned on Saturday morning. They had
with them about 800 prisoners $40 10 600 horses and
mules, and that two wagons were filed with their
own wounded. Most Of our prisoners were wagon
els. Among the party were thee officers. Gems.
Stewart ana Lees names were among tho LIST on the
hotel register. But three cut of the fifty-wo names
were marked "paid," and neither Of the Generals
names were among them.
The Rebels stole and drank all the hospital whisky
al Cslleits Station.
! Previous 20 the attack on Purnelrs Legion, q
yonn. wornap, who was about retiring 10 rect IN
hou.e near by, heard the Rebel cavalry advancing
Looking out Of the window, she saw and recognized
the enemy. Hastily extnguishiDg the light, size
went cautiously down stairs and secreted herself
among the bushes, intending when favorable mo-
ment arrived TO warn our troops OF the euemys az
proaeh; but was unable 10 DO TO- % portion OF the
cavalry rode between her and the Union troops for
the purpose of cutting Of and capturing wagon
train. One # the officers, mou ted on splendid
horse dismonnted near where she WAS, and walked
a few ya.ds in the direction Of his men, many OF
whom were also dsmounted, securing their prison.
ers. Tie horse quietly commenced grazing in the
direction OF where she W Is, and when he came
within few feet of Der SIZE stepped from her hiding
psce, aud taking hold Of the bride, quietly drew
il into the woods when, mounting it, she rode Of,
unpursued by tie enemy. Yesterday and to-day she
was riding around the camps in this neigalorhood
upon ner prize, which, with its splendid accouter-
nsnts, was the admiration of al. Its rider was now
and then cheered by the men for Der bravery.
The Rebels last night about 10 O'Clock. attempted
TO cross the ford near White Sulphur Springs, when
they were repulsed with heavy loss by Milroy's
Division. Oar loss is very light. In the three day..
fighting not moro than $50 are reported killed,
wounded and missing.
Gen. sigel, in fighting these battles, exposed
himself as much as any private. The LIST Mar Land
Cavalry. which has teen under his own immediate
control, has done excellent service. The most en-
thusiastic feeling exists among the men, aud they
express Fixed determination to stand BY their Gen.
erai ~ the last
Cannonadng was going on last night until 10
O'Clock, when it gradually ceased, and, as by
com non consent, has not been resumed since. The
has inspired the forces in this command with great
confidence.
Corr.sps udencs Of The N. Y Tribune.
| WAssisGr0N, D. C., AUG D. 1852.
have Just returned from the lines Of our army on
the Rapp.hsnnock and bring particulars Of the pro-
gress OF affairs up to Saturday afternoon.
! BY Wednesday noon the retreat Of our army from
the Rapidan to the RappahanDock had brought it TO
the banks Of the latter river and the rear guard,
composed in part Of Gen. Hsichs Brigade Of cavalry.
were jurt at Brandy Station the first on the railroad
beyond Rappahannock Brdge) when the head Of the
Rebel pursuing columns fret came in sight Through
out the hole march from Cupepper 70 this point the
enemy were following closey upon the heels of our
forces their advance guard being but short distance
behind our rear, and their main body only spme six
or eight miles off AZ this insignificant little railroad
station, then the grand armies of Pope and Lee first
got sight of each other, and a conflict immediately
epsled. Our rear guard, supposing tnat the Rebel
force was skiruishipg party sent in advance,
aud whining check such presumptuous reconnoter.
ing, turned upon it, snd the order to charge was
given. Immediately the three cavalry regiments of
Hatchs Bng.de-the 4" Harris Light Let Pennsyl-
vsnis, and lst New Jersey-formed IN line of battle
and swep. forward with TREMENDOUS cheers; but
cou ing suddenly upon broad and deep ditch they
were compelled TO draw rein, and st the instant q
largc force OF Rebel infantry rose from cover and
poured heavy voey into the ranks, which emptied
many saddles and thew squsdroDs into confusion
The line line gave way at the center, but the wings
waverng and showing disposition to hold their
ground another volley was poured into them by the
enemy, and our whole force then rapidly retre.ted
to the Rsppahannock River. The Rebel forces fol-
lowed holly after; but at the moment when they
thought they had crven Us pen,ell over the river.
and the capture of the railroad bridge must be an
easy affair, the fire Of two Observation-Disclosures
Pennsylvania and Thompson's Nary - WAS
poured into their faces with terrific effect.
Their impusive advance checked 10 the instant,
and the exuant yells died upon their Gps. In haste
they retired from tho exposed situation where they
stood to the cover Of thick wood, which ssirisd
the level plain at distance Of half mile from the
river. Their pieces not having been brought for
ward they could not reply to our fire, 40 their col.
unn moved 10 the left under cover Of the woods,
with the view of fankDg us by efecung .
crossing IT one of tho fords between Rap
pshsnnock Bridge and the Warreuton White
Sulphur Springs Their design, having been
anticipated, was bafIled by Gen. Pope, who pushed
bis column corresponding distance along the north
bank OF the river, aud guarded each ford with three
batteries command it in front and from either side.
The two armies were kept thus mosiDg all Thur