The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1863-10-21
STILL LATER.

We are indebted to the officers of the
Exchange Bureau for New York papers
of the 17th-one day later. We make
the following extracts from them:
TIE RETREAT OF MEADE-HIS ARMY IN A
SAFE POSITION.
A dispatch from Washington, the 10Th,
to the New York Times, says:
The re was little or no fighting Yesterday in
the front. 1t is rumored here tbs morning
that Lee has sent a portion of his army up
the Shenandoah Valley, for what purpose
remains to be seen. Certain it ia his army
crossed the Rappahannock en- Wednesday,
A. Il. Hills corps in the advance. IL is still
doubted that Longstrect's corps has re
turn ID from the Southwest. 1t is thought,
however, that Lee has been reinforced by
troops withdrawn from the vicinity of Rich
mond aud from North Carolina.
Gen. Meade is in position at Centreville,
ready to meet any attack by Lee General
Meade's headquarters last night were at Cen
tanned Lee has only five days provisions with
him.
The cannonading yesterday was oceasioned
by an attempt OF the rebels to cross Bull
Run at Union Mills and at Mitchell's and
Blackburn's Fords. They kept up cou-
tinuous cannonade to cover their crossing.
Their fire, however, had little effect on our
troops. The rebels made repeated attempts
to cross, massing their infantry in solid
columns. Our infantry and artillery, how
ever, repulsed them each time. Firing
ceased at sundOwn, the rebels retiring. At
dark a portion Of BufOrd's cavalry had a
brisk fight with Stuart's cavalry ne ar Brents-
vile. We succeeded in routing the rebels.
Everything is quiet ut the front to day.
Col. Hardenburg, Goth New York, reached
here in charge of 500 rebel prisoners. mostly
North Carolinians 200 more are expected
to night. Suffers Of the Army of the Poto-
mac have been ordered back to Alexandria,
with instructions not to return until further
orders.
Last night, at about o'clock, according to
the reports of passengers from the army, in
formation cametO Meade's headquarters that
corps OF the rebel army, supposed to be A.
r. Hills corps, had moved from our front in
the direction of Leesburg.
The Star says q heavy reconnaissance was
Immediately started In the direction of Aldie
the accommodating party moving light
without knapsacks and the enemy win make
taking any surprise game in that direction.
There was more or less skirmishing between
the pickets on either side, and several casual
ties are reported.
Yesterday there was skirmishing all along
the lines of our army. and some firing also
on the old Bull Run battlefield; but there was
no general engagement.
Our army last night was in line of battle
The whole baggage and transportation train
was sent to the rear, and the suffers were
ordered to Alexandria.
The skirmishing yesterday was principally
for position, and the report is that in every
instance Gen. Meade has succeeded in get
ting the advantage.
The hundred and ninetytwo prisoners of
war, captured on Wednesday last near Bris-
tow Station, reached this city last night, aud
were committed to the Old Capitol.
From information received from the Ar
my OF the Potomac tonight, it appears that
body Of the enemy were seen passing
southwark, opposite Blackburn's Ford, last
night, and our batteries shelled thea. They
replied for half an hour and then disappear
ed They made no other demonstration yes
terday.
1t was rumOred that one corps of the ene-
my was approaching Fairfax yesterday by
the Chantilly road, and our heavy batteries
were sent out in that direction. They have
returned, and report all quiet.
Our army is In a perfectly safe position,
aud prepared to repel any attack.
The following is Meade's ''congratala.
tory order" to his troops:
General Orslsr:-The Major- General Com
mandiug announces to the army that the
rear guard, consisting Of the "a corps, was
attacked yesterday while marching by the
flank. The enemy, after a spirited contest,
was repulsed, losing battery of FIVE guns,
two colors, and four hundred and fifty pris-
Oners.
The skin and promptitudc of Msjor-Gen.
Warren, the galiantry aud bearing of the
officers and soldiers Of tho I'd corps, are en-
titled to high commentator.
By command Of Msjor-Gen. Meade.
(Signed) 8. WILLIAMS.
LATER FROM ROsECRANs-BRAGG sHELLED
OUT.
The Yankee dates from Chattanooga
are to the 10th inst. A telegram says:
Yesterday and the day before our Guns on
the LEFT and right opened, and compelled
Gen. bragg to remove his headquarters from
AisaiOnafy Ridge, and drove away the whole
signal corcA on Lookout Mountain.
Up 70 noon oday both sides have been
quiet.
Small parties Of ssbel sharpshooters have
fred for several days from the south bank Of
tho Tennessee upon the trains and detach-
meuts oftr0ops moving over tho road along
tho north bank 70 By5dgepest and Steven
eon. and killed and wou1ded several men
andanlnAls. Disposttions have been made
70 Asivo them away.
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