The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-21
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some quarters, represented asfH Na
list OF the killed aud wounded cannot be accurately
ascertaned as yet The inmates Of the hospital at Centres
vc are increased by those who suffered from exhauson
ana not by wounds This fact gives rso
stories ~ to larger number wuonded
nag OF truce, which sent by Gcneral Mcdowell
10 the enemy lines, order to recover our dead ana
wounded was refused admission by them for the reason
possibly that they wished conceal tho position Of their
batteries
may be well TO state thrt General Mcdowell at tho
commencement Of the action was at sangsters station
Oh WISH 10 Colonel HeiAtzelmans command and while
on his way to centrevhe informed of the battle and
immediately proceeded to the scene, but did not arrive
there until the hriAg had ceased.
The movemcr.t towards Manassas from Centreyle was
mauthorze the order Of march to Gen. Tylers division
being limed to the latter point order to await the
nank movement Of Col. Hem,zcman's division, which
was at that time at sangsers Pont tho line Of the
hans zsas Railroad
ea Tyler, having ascertained that masked batteries
we're IN the vicinity ordered reconnaissance his
responsibility The result Of this reconnaissance was the
discovery Of the battery which, although acquired by
loss Of life, win probably be an adequate compensation;
besides large body OF troops have been tried and
by no means found wanting
The order for retiring given in consequence Of the
Union battery exhausng shot and canister and the OK
hausion Of the cavalry, which, under the command Of
Capt Brockett performed the efficient service in the
action The gallant captain at oil times advance OF
bis command his following him with as fierce and do
termned spirit but the want OF for his horses
difficulty which it is feared Will be encountered all along
from Centrevile 70 Manassas-prevented him from CON
tinung bis efforts TO unmask the enemy.
regretted by military authorities that the in
fanty was not called into active service during the
engagement the best part Of the Aght devovng on the ar
tillery and cavalry.
The entire portion Of Colonel Hentzclman's command
which is understood was flank the enemy on the
south Of Manassas at Bentsvie has been removed 10
the vicinity of Cntreve and that portion the country
is now crowded with our troops.
The publication Of more definite information regarding
their strength and numbers would be injurious to the
service
Last night was passed quietly with the exception Of
few instances Of picket firing
The changes in the positions Of troops has led many TO
suppose that an advance intended Immediately but
rather indicated preparatory defensive arrange
ment
The reports that the enemys batteries assaulted
last night entirely without foundation bat is sup
posed that breasworks will be erected tonight the
hill within range Of the masked batteries This, how
ever IL mere conjecture, and Is probable that General
Mcdowell is st awaiting instructions from Washington.
deserter from the rebels who arrived here this morn
ing, states that fire created great havoc among their
troops and but for the fact that they rallied con-
tinualy by General Lee they would have retired II
understood here that heavy guns have brought from
Manassas to the scene Of action by the rebels There
some good reason 70 suppose from the large number Of
baggage wagons the road leading from Strausburg
to Manassas Junction. observed through good glasses
and reconnaissance made by Lieutenant Tompkns that
General Johnston has succeeded in making his retreat
good TO Manassas Junction Such s the opinion 10 military
circles Although hs largely increased the rebel orcesa
Manassas Junction. It does not in the least deter but only
change our military operations in that direction az IL
hens in the main forces Of the enemy between the ad
vsnces Of General Mcdowell and General PAtterson's
commands.
Secretary Cameron to-day, In company with Colonel
Scott Of the Military Railway paid visit to Cenreville
and reviewed several brgades He returned Washing
ton this evening.
Al the hour Of writing rath's battery moving up
the Manassas road probably position on the him