The Averill Raid.
The following official dispatch was received at the War Department in this city yesterday:The enemy, finding this point guarded, turned off from Scott's and went towards Covington. They may attempt to cross from Rich Patch to Danlap's Creek. Gen. Echols E blockading the road. I am informed from three different sources that they have burned a number of their wagons, killed their broken-down horses, lost much of their ammunition, and are travelling in haste. I have seen this morning a large fire in the direction of Jackson river, or bridge.
(Signed,) Sam. Jones, Major-Gen.