Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-07-24


captured by the United States brig Perry,
have been indicted for piracy on the high
seas by the Grand Jury of the United States
Circuit Court.
CESTREvILLE, Va. July l8.-The first en-
gagement of any character in eastern Virgins,
during this campaigne, took place AZ BUN
Run four mills south of Cent-eviie, this alter
noon. Gen. Tyler's division this morning
proceeded towards that point. Centreyille
was passed in safety. On the road informa-
tion was received that a masked battery was
on the LETT of the road ahead, and Col. Rich
ardson, in command Of the fourth brigade, was
ordered to reconDoiter, while the remaindertof
the division remained in the vicinity of Gen.
trevile. Col. Richardson proceeded with
three companies. They passed across an o.
pen ravine and again entered the road, which
was densely surrounded by woods. when they
were received by a raking fire from the left,
killing a number of the advance. They gal
lantly sustained their position, and covered
the retreat of brass cannon Of Sherman's
battery, the horses having been completely
disabled by the fire. The federal forces then
took q position on the top of hill. Two
rified guns were planted in front. A steady
fire was kept up on both sides in this position.
The rebels had two batteries OF eight pieces
in position commanding the road. They
used their guns well, except that they fired
sometimes too high, but were gallantly faced
by our troops. They did not reply TO our
regular fire for half hour, during which
time they were receiving large reinforcen.ents.
In the menantime, Richardson's brigade re-
connoitered the roads. While we were. again
thus advancing we were met with raking
fire. Our guns were again put in position,
and poured grape and canister among the
enemy until the supply was exhausted.
These guns were commanded by Capt Ayers.
Gen. Tyler commanded is person and acted
gallantly. Capt. Ayers, of the artillery, lost
one man killed, three wounded. Several of
his pieces Were disabled. Lieut.. Lorraine, of
Brackets cavalry, is wounded. Total loss on
our side, estimated thirty killed and forty
wounded. At half past four Gen. Tyler or
dered the tro ops TO retire; it being necessary
to relieve Capt. Brackets cavalry which had
done the most effective services. The day
was exceedingly hot and the horses thirsty
for water, which could only be obtained at
Centreville. Only about thousand Of our
force were at any one time engaged. The
rebel force is estimated at four thousand.
The mail carrier brings news of fight
three miles this side OF Fulton. Galloway
county, Missouri, between Col. M'Neil, with
about 600 men, and Gen. Harris, with force
estimated at about 1000. Six of the federals
and eighty rebels were killed, and two hun
dred of the latter were taken prisoners, and
their forces completely routed.
The Burlington, Iowa, Hatrk Eye says
messenger arrived at Eddyville, yesterday,
bringing news that three hundred rebel cav
airy had invaded Appanoose county, Iowa.
July l9.-To-day Gen. Cox ordered re-
connoitre for a supposed masked battery near
the mouth OF Pope creek Virginia. On reach
ing the creek, four miles from headquarters,
they discovered the enemy 500 strong, en-
trenched on Sarcey Hill, with a masked bat
terry of two guns. On reaching the creek our
men were fred upon from the masked battery
and from log house. Our men after firing
forty rounds, crossed the creek and sIlenced
the battery, but the ammunition giving ont
We were compelled to retire. One gun of the
enemy's battery afterwards mounted and
opened fire. Our loss is 3 killed, II wound
ed, and missing.
July 20.-A telegraphc dispatch says that
Fifteen rebels, captured at Bulls Run on
Thursday, have been brought to Washington
under strong guard. One was South Car
olina sergeant, and the others Alabamians.
General Mansfield sent them to the old Capt..
toi building, which has been fitted up as a
prison. The prisoners rough looking men
and were objects of much interest as they
marched through the streets.