Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-09-13
OLYMPIA WASHINGTON TERRITORY SEPTEMBER

Pope successfully cut their way through the
rebel force at Manassas, and formed juno
tion with McClellan's army this side Of Cen.
terville.
Several engagements with rebels by divis.
ions under Hooker, Sturgis and Scammon,
have occurred. in which the rebels were com.
pletely routed and driven from the vicinity Of
Manassas and Bull Run, through the passes
Of Bull Run mountains. r..
F'~I 1t is reported the loss on both sides 10 very
heavy. No accurate information, however, is
attainable at this point, but it is believed the
enemy has been most severely punished aud
many taken prisoners.
1t is said the Potomac is fordable at any
point above Washington, and much excite
ment prevails throughout Western Maryland
from fears that portion Of the Confederate
army may may make desperate and des-
tructive raid in that quarter. Arrangements
for proper reception Of traitors at all points
are complete for all emergencies.
Later.
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 81, IL N.
The following is from the Usios Extra:
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-The following is
Just received from the field of battle:
Grovetown, near Gainesville, Aug. 3d.
To Gen. Hal1eck We fought a terrific bat
tie here yesterday, with the combined forces
Of the enemy, which lasted with continued
fury from daylight till after dark, by which
time the enemy were driven from the field
which we now occupy. Our troops are too
much exhausted to pursue matters further.
We shall do so in the morning, as soon as
Fitz John Porter crosses and comes up from
Manassas.
The enemy are still in front, but badly
used up. We have lost not less than 5000
killed and wounded. From appearance Of
the field tho enemy have lost at least two to
our one. He stood strictly on the defensive /;
every assault was made by ourselves. Our
troops behaved splrndidly. The battle was
fought on tie identical field Of Bull Ran !!
which greatly increased the ardor Of our men.
News by post reached me from the front that
tho enemy arc retreating towards the noun
tains. 60 forward at once to see. We
have made great conquests, but aro unable to
form an idea Of their extent. Pope.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 3o.-Iast evenings
Washington Star has the following: We
have information which satisfies us that the
rebel forces that suddenly appeared in the
rear Of Pope's army, were Jackson's division
and Stewards Independent Cavalry Corps
$4,000 strong. They marched from Water
loo on the head waters Of the Rappahannock,
around Whits Plains to Manassas. distance
of forty miles. in two days, without wagons,
tents. blankets, or even knapsacks. thus leav-
ing their baggage Of all descriptions to bs
transported with tho other army corps Of Lee,
which following behind.
Hooksr's engagement on Thursday. was
with Gen. Ewell's divisions. and 1t was
gratifying success.
Gen. Pope. at halEpast nine Thursday
morning. had concentrated his very large ar
my, 20 as to interfere with calculations on
which the rebels must have vsnturrd their
bold and extraordinary movement. He had
got McDowell's force. including sigrls. prob
ably between Jackson's rear and Longstrset's
front, which had all thsr rest Of the army with.
in supporting distance.
A correspondent Of the Press, says, while
Sigel and Mcdowell were harassing Jackson
in front, Banks was in his rear. A larger
army than al. under Mcclellan. disputes bic
march,. M .-e Ga
s. WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-It is not true
that McClsllen has been appointed to com
mand in Virginia. Halleck is Commander
in Chief ;-McClsllan. Pope. Burnside and
others command their respective divisions.
Great numbers ar leaving Kentucky to
join the Confederate since the promulgar
tion Of IN intention to DRAFT for tbs Federal
army. $50 ''.'"
Messenger from Fort, Abercrombis Mimi.
report that the Indians IN that vicinity are
hostile and have murdered ssverrl people.
Dispatches from Col. 6iblsy. received last
night, state that his forces did not leave St.
Peters for Fort Ridgsly until tuesday.
They probably arrived At the Fort yesterday.
Sr. LOUIS, Aug. 30-Gen. Scho6~6 has
issued IN order directing levy Of half mil
lion dollars on the secsssiouists and secession
sympathissss Of this county. the money to be