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The Daily Dispatch: September 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], The late battles. (search)
from the above dispatch from General Pope. The only possible line of even temporary retreat for Jackson, that we can perceive, is over the Warrenton turnpike towards the Rappahannock; as McDowell and Sigel are probably between him and Thoroughfare Gap, through which he would be compelled to go if seeking to proceed east. Fitz John Porter's command, which embraces some of those recently with Burnside, is very strong, we take it. By to-morrow morning, as slowly as he may be moving, Franklin ought to be within supporting distance of Pope with a large force — sufficient with Fitz John Porter's, to make mince meat of any possible reinforcement the enemy may get. On the whole, as we stated a day or two since, the prospect now is rendered doubly sure that there will soon be few rebels in arms in Virginia. P. S.--At 12,30 p. m., the firing stopped, we learn from parties just down from Fairfax county. We trust the fact means a surrender of the rebels, and do not see how it
The Daily Dispatch: September 8, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 9 (search)
ident, at first glance, that they had been heavily reinforced, and it was equally impressed upon our consciousness that we must meet the approaching contest with men wearied enough in body and not a little dampened by the thought that Sumner and Franklin had failed to come up. But the force under our control was disposed as well as circumstances would allow. The day was far advanced. Our men had fought with more than mortal heroism. Inspired valor flushed each eager countenance. We had sno indication at any point in our line either of wavering or weakness. It was whispered along the ranks in the pauses of the conflict, when the reverberations of the cannon, hushing momentarily, allowed an articulate shout to be heard, that Franklin was coming to our aid from Alexandria. Under such circumstances the order "fall back! fall back! " came like a thunder clap to every ear. Each countenance drooped There was a slacking in our fire, the line wavered for an instant, and the massi