Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-10-28
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Despatc1 from Gen. Lee.
The following official despatch was received from
=. OCTOBER 20, 1863.
To Gen. S Cooper, H. and l. General:
General Stuart yesterday opposed, a. Buckland,
the advance ofGen. Kpatrck's division of cavalry,
whilst Gen. Etz. Lee attacked his flank and rear.
The enemy was routed and pursued until he reach.
ed his infsntry support at Haymarket and Gaines,
Vile Two hundred prisoners with horses, arms
and equipments, eight wagons and ambulances were
captured. r. E. LEE.
From Charleston.
CHARLrsroS, Oct. 2o.-Nothing new this morn
ing. -.
[sEcoND DEsPATcH.1
CHARLESTON, Oct. 20.-Our batteries kept up
brisk fire upon the Yankees, who appeared in much
larger force than usual at Gregg and Wagner
Another moniter from the North has joined the
feet making five in all The lronsides for the first
time since the attack upon her; steamed around
Cummings Point this afternoon, evidently making
atrial of her machinery. Naval officers who watched
her closely, say she has been considerably tighten
ed most probably for the purpose of sailing North
From Gordonspille
GoRDoNsvIlLE, October 20.--One thousand Yam
kee prisoners captured last week, expected here
tonight.
The Rapidan bridge will berepaired by tomorrow
morning.
From Nississippi-Aooements Of the President.
MERIDIAN, Oct 2O.-Oficial information reports
that the Yankees are retreating to Big Black and
are rapidly being pursured by our cavalry. One
regiment Of the enemy entered Clinton and burned
some houses On the retreat our cavalry made
very stubborn resistance. General West Adams
conduct in the fight was spoken of very highly
The losses on either side are not reported
President Davis left here this forenoon for Enter
prise, Mississippi.
Arraual of Prisoners-Refugees from NORFOLK dc.
RICHMOND, Oct 81. A special dispatch from
Staunton today, says Imboden entered Charlestown,
Va, on Sunday and surprised and brought off four
hundred and thirty prisoners and some valuable
property
The prisoners captured during Lees recent ad-
vance movement, about twelve hundred have ar
rived here.
A flag of truce boat, with large number of women
and children aboard, arrie ed at Suffolk this morning.
ION Norfolk.
The Fight at Bristow Station.
The Yankees claim a decided victory at Rristow
Station Virginia. on Thursday last.
Meade teegraphs to his friends at Washington
that he captured five pieces of artillery two stand
of solors and four hundred and fifty prisoners.
The Yankee journals say Gen. Meade has arrived
at Manassas where he will give the rebels all they
desire if they give him chance. Here, they say,
he can be reinforced from Washington with 10000
men if necessary.
The Washington Stpr of the 18th instant says:
"The falling back of our forces from Rappahan-
mock station to Bristow and Catletts is represented
as magnificent spectacle They marched by four
parallel lines. There were no delays or confusion.
Every movement was conducted with remarkable
regularity.
In the recent conflict between Pleasanton and
Stuart's forces while the latter endeavoring to
effect flank movement on the formers left, the
colors of both these generals at one time, were not
over fifty yards distant from each other, and while
there we're charges of cavalry on the lett and 'front.'
hand.to-h hand encounters followed.
Our cavalry were in splendid condition, and ex-
kibted the greatest bravery and gallantry. Their
officers say they never showed better spirit and in
the succession of charges and rayng ooeyed orders
with GOODNESS; regularity and rapdity unequalled
in the war The country being open, the spectacle
is described interesting and grand beyond descrp-
ton.
A few particulars of the engagement yesterday in
the neighborhocd of Catletts and BristoV stations
have been received 1t appears the rebels, early in
the morning, furiously attacked the second army
CORPS commanlcd BY General Warren, and the cav
airy division of zen. Gregg. The second corps be,
Ing one of the Oldest and highly efficient succeeded
stopping
to fall back with heavy loss our own troops also
suffering largely. The Federal cavalry in like man.
ner fought with great desperation, leaving many
killed and wounded on the field.
A considerable number Of prisoners fell into our
hands, and battery of six fine guns. Gen. Sykes
with the 9Th army corps; ably supported the second
in their arduous task of defending the rear. At 6
o'clock in the evening Gen. Lee made desperate
attempt to flank Gen. Meade by the way to Chan
tily, and endeavoring to get into mis- rear by the
way of Fairfax Court House. In this he was un-
successful, as Gen. Meade anticipated the rebels by
falling rapidly back to the coveted spot, thus etfec-
tualy checking movement which would have en-
dangered both the army of the Potomac and the
capital.
During last night Gen. Meade ordered one Of his
supply trains further back in his rear when it was
attacked by small force of rebels, probably mount
ed guerrllas The teams:ers, resolved not to lose
the property, rallied to defend it. and succeeded in
driving away the enemy, who escaped with only
two Of the very large number m q wagons State.
- regulation, three inch, and Blakely gun, were
exhibited here to day. The prisoners we're mostly
North Carolinisns, about fifty of whom have cx
pressed desire to take the oath Of allegiance.
Our casualties yesterday were small. consld
cradle number of rebel dead and wounded tell into
our hands, the latter not being included in the tore
going aggregate of prisoners.
The march from our late to the present position
was accomplished in the most perfect order, and
without the loss Of wagons or other property Ihe
enemy was held in check at every point where they
attempted surprise or attack. The force which
attacked Gen. Warren were portions Of Gen. Hills
corps"
The Star, whose statements must be receiVet
with many grains of allowance, says the brigade
repu'sed was formerly Pettigrews, and that hst
hundred of them were captured
The situation of things at and near Chattanoog'
is unchanged
Col RuFFIN.-A letter from the army of the 20
tomac to the New York Herald Of the 18th instant
says: =,
"Col Ruf6n Of the First North Carolins Cavalry
was not killed during the engagement with tn
Second Corps bat was wounded and is . prisone
in nur hands Tho a.at .ana.t ,uac that he Was kill