The New York herald., 1864-10-03
Great Panic in tho Rebel
Capital.
Jsff. Davis and Cabinet Reported
Having Fled the City,
&es, &ss, ~
\ CITY POINT.

Ms. james q. Fttzpasrick's Dsspateh.
cIrY 'PorT, Va, Sep, 3o-Eveo,ny
sAFfLs POPLAR SPYING cauaCa.
Tho history Of the past forty eight hours win certainly
eouvince the reader that General Grant earnestly
batting the rebellion. Like experienced pugst he
lslivers his blows 10 the most scientific Yestsr
DAY he let 90 his right and inflicted considerable damage
horth Of the James To-day be brought his ls into play,
and gave the enemy severe punishment beyond the Wei
Aen Railroad The engagement Of to-day vii undoubt
sdly receive ts FROM Popsr Spring ohurcha little
rustic house Of worship in the Vicinity West Of War.
Fsn's position the enemy had during the quiet Of the
past month, thrown up strong line Of works. The cap
ssrs Of this was tho object and result OF todays light
ing. Warren commanded the column of attack, which
was composed OF the Fifth corps and divisions the
Ninth corps, supported the nank by GreGys division
y cavalry.
TIE OPERATIONS OF Tas sscoSp DAT
commenced with skirmishiog the forenoon In which
valuable aid rendered by the cavalry, VINO moved
up 10 line with and upon the left flank Of the Fn corps
mo troops Of the Ninth corps in AT this
tims Soon after midday the encmys nrst line en-.
sountered which, by gallant charge OF Grin's divis.
bon, fell Into hands This bat line 10
comparison with another distance IN the rear,
which efforts directed. BY another charge
and by splendid hshting thls TOO fell into our
hands, with peco Of artillery and sbou, sixty prison.
srs. abort lu now took place ~ the Hshiug The
nth corps occupied the works and throw out srosg
llns about half mile in front
the Nsm coRrs IN rHs ADVANCE
In this condition things renamed until Ave O'Clock,
vheu the troops OF the Ninth corps assigned tho sd
Gen. Potter formed his division 10 line OF battle
With the brigade OF Gen Griffin tho right and that Of
Oo Curtin on the loit all in turn supported by Gen.
Hartsuf's brigade Of wiicox's division.
GENERAL rorrxR FORWARD
Passing the skrmsh limo Of the Fifth corps Gen Potter
noved steadily forward unit. the enemy whose skirmish.
- had gradually fallen back, 10 stand point
which Gen. Potter determined TO carry by charge
a CHANGE.
nis charge, headed By Gsirn's brigade, was met By
sAe enemy In most decided manner. 10 addition 10 a
heavily reinforced line Of infantry they had concentrated
Q largo quantity Of artillery. The Of troops
up steep hi where, addition 20 tho terrific lre
u the enemy, they encountered a stout board fence,
which broke the charge and destroyed thai mpsIus
secctsary IN an undertaking of this character.
corsnRcnARoE Tas EMMY.
me charge Allied, and, the troops giving way, wero
ssuntercbarged by the enemy, and driven 10 confusion
losing o number Of prisoners. General Warren SEQ
portion Of the Fifth corps 20 their assistance and he
ssemy was again driven back So terminated tbe battle
PRESENTATION
N the night they mado slight demonstration on IN .
hsss Of the Second corps, Forts Hill and Ethiopia
evidently for the purpose Of feeling position IN that
ssghborhood The operations to-day Buffers IRON,
we're slso OF The most important nature. me enemy
thrioe attempted g drive Butter away from the position
y gallantiy wen yesterday, but esct lime vac ecody
sspulsed,