The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
Interesting from Ireland.
OPINION ON THE BULL RUN BATTLE-THE BLACK
HORSE RANGERS SET DOWN AS A NEGRO CAVALRY.

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(From the Galway indicator August ~
The long expected battle has at last been fought be-
tween the Northerns and Souherns in the fraricda con-
test bcng waged in America, and the result is astound
ing No one who took calm, considerate view of the
position and of the SecessOnsts that did not
express his belief that terms would have
to be comethat If the Southerns persisted in seeding
from the Union the Northerns, matter how they
might buster and brag, would be unable to compel sub
mission Hence, the best friends of America wished for
peaceful solution Of the question But tho Northern blood
up. The Yankee spirit aroused he' creation
style adopted in the press and the platform, and
volunteers rushed with enthusiasm to the Union standard
and in such numbers that would imagine the South
would succumb without striking blow. But nathlcss
the great buster the contemplate swaggor and rdicu
lous bombast the Northern army in its first encounter
has suffered Of the most humatng defeats recorded
in history. AS an army they completely annhi-
lated II would appear they had neither discipline nor
drill They ran of in the most cowardy manner throw
ing their and ammunition and accoutrements behind
them. No doubt when we hear full details shall find
that in the hurry of that unfortunate rabbe for could
not be called an army, many tramped to death.
We give the most ample details of this great carnage yet
received and the accounts furnished by the
pondents Of the New York journals who fully and fairly
admit the terrible sustained by General Scott
The Sixty ninth fought brilliantly and suffered most Sc
yerey daring and courage and the ready sacrifice Of
life could have gained the victory the Sixty ninth would
have accomplished 1t single handed But strange to say,
would appear cavalry compdnyof ng0ers
fighting tor the perpetnd,icn Of their slarey-occa
stoned the panic amongst tho Northern army. The
Northerns had cavalry, completely unprepared
for campaign, and except the Sixty ninth regiment be-
generals appear to have been ignorant Of the science Of
The soldiers had neither courage nor humanity
for in their tumultnous flight they left their wounded
companions to die on the roadside, although
the most piteous and hcartrendng appeals were
made for succor by the poor sufferers. The
south has always produced the best and ablest men
The Northerns the invadors-the Southerns were
prepared to meet them. Jefferson Davis is himself SOL
der and commanded in person. General Beauregard is
said to be one of the ceverest captains Of the age and
General Johnston whose timely approach like Butcher at
Waterloo decided the fortunes Of the day, Of the
most popular commanders In America At four O'Clock
several masked batteries till then concealed opened
the Northerns, who were shot down by unseen foes
The centre Of the Northern line gave
way, panic seized the entire army, they took flight
and became one complete dissrganized rabble fed eav
ing wagons, rife cannon, commissariat, tents and
general endeavor to rally them. Such ignoinious con-
Duct such cowarlness, such utter disregard Of manly
feeling or such inhumanity was never exhibited any
battle fed-the poor wounded gaoped by the
retreating native Americans Several were taken pri
soners and is to be hoped many Of the missing Sixty
ninth are amongst them Soldiers, like Beauregard, will
treat them as brave men ought to be treated To the
Northcrns the battle Of Bulls run has not only been
defeat, but disaster and disgrace To Irshmen the
sides is melancholy. The Of John Mitchell may have
crossed swords with Thomas Francis Meaghcr.
THE IRISH LINEN TRADE WITH AHERlCA At AN END.
From the Northern Wing, August A.
Exports of linen goods have been more extensive chief
ly to the new markets. There is more doing with
America Brazil has been taking considerable quantities
During the months Of the year the home consum
ton has fallen into very bounds In the mean
time the extra demand for continental houses has far
made for the decline Of business with America that the
total exports TO all countries exceed those Of last year
Brown kmarkets-Producton has been active for the
latter portion OF the past month and at the public
kets the show Of goods has been large compared with
that Of the former period Goods suited the French
trade held at rmer prices. Stocks Of no goods,
which had accumulated considerably in the earlier
months Of the year, are At present in moderate
compass. In the heavy lines Of linens there is
still tendency 10 increase OF stock. The
damask trade is pretty healthy diapers unchanged
in value. Powerloom linens, Of nearly. all sets,
held in quantities The bulk OF such goods Isl
however hardly so large as IL the commencement
Of the past month Yarns-Abre activity has existed in
the market for yarns and particularly in those counts
WHICH few weeks ago difficult to move. There
is little advance in the home trade whether for hand or
power loom purposes but with exports Of yarns steady
demand exists and stocks at the sose Of the month were
continues high and the prospects Of increasing demand
give such rmpess to rates that 1t is expected further
advance will follow the recent turn in favor OF spnners
Flax-The markets for low qualities hardly uphold late
quotations. Good To fine cells at full prices and Of such
ranges there is scarcity Of supply in nearly all the pub
lie markets. HandsCuched sells at 5s 3D. to S. Cd and
med Is 10 lis. the The pulling Of the raw ma
teria about TO be very general in the coming week
SERIOUS DECREASE IN THE FOOD PRODUCTS OF THE
IRISH SOIL.
The Registrar Generals (reland) agricultural returns
for the past year have just been issued and the results
the enumeration less satisfactory than could be de.
sired IL appears that last year the yield of wheat per
acre. SIS barrels OF twenty sones-was less than in
any year since 13i9, except $50 when IL only AZ
barrels Oats and barley, however yielded better crops
than 1869, and with less produced more grain