Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-07-24


gard and JEFF. DAVIS" I'VE are the pacifica-
tors;r They won't wait for u.s." etc.
From the inside of this fertilization the vii
lsge of Fairfax Court House was plainly in
sight; thither the command proceeded. At
the outskirts of the village u small American
flag. used as guide mark by the Fourteenth
New York regiment, had been planted. 1t
was seiuted with cheers by the passing regi-
ments. The Rebel flag was still flying at the
Court House when the advance of the divi-
sion. with the band of the First Rhode Island
Regiment, playing national afrs, entered the
village. 1t was taken down by some of
the men of the Second Rhode Island Regi-
ment, and handed to Governor Sprague, who
was with the brigade. II was transmitted by
him to General Mcdowell as a Legitimate
trophy. tf -t
Soon afterwards Col. Marston sent detail
of the second New Hampshire Regiment. with
their regimeutal flag. to give its folds to the
breeze from the beliry of the Court House.
And the Court House bell, and the tavern
bells in the village. rung forth a merry peal,
and thousands of Union soldiers already col
lected shouted glad greeting as the glorious
old Stars and Stripes waved gracefully over
the spot rendered UNANIMOUSLY familiar as the
headquarters OF band of traitors.
1t was evident that the Rebel force recent
ly stationed in the neighborhood had been
completely stampeded. and that those who
sympathized with them had run away at the
same time for fear of the consequences of
their treason. The proof of. the haste with
which they had decamped. were everywhere
visible. Many stores aud dwellings were ten
antle<s. The few inhabit ants who rem aimed
had frightened appearance.
The advancing columa was accompanied
by Dumber OF Union men, who had recent
ly, with their families. been driven by the
Rrbels from their homes in this vicinity, and
despOiied OF their property. These men, burn
ing with desire to aVenge their wrongs, in
cited the soldieIy to various acts of outrage
upon the property of Rebels, which they
pointed out. In this way a number of stores
and dwellings that had been deserted by their
occupants, were ransacked and pillaged; but
not a single occupied house was entered with
out leave. or in any way despoiied. Guards
were placed wherever requested by the citi-
Zens, and stringent measures were taken by
by the commanding officers to prevent depre-
dations. Eight men of different regiments
were arrested by the Provost Marshal. for
pfilaging, and were sent back under guard To
Alexandria.
AT Germantown, and also in the vicinity of
FailfaX Court House. several houses were set
on fire and burned to the ground.
One of the houses belonged TO a man named
Ashley, said to be Union man. driven from
that neighborhood by the Rebels soon after
the fatal sOrtie in the village by Lieut.. Temp
kins. 1t was not sasc srtained whether these
buildings had been set on fire by the soldiers,
or by the Union men who desired to ayenge
their injuries, or by Rebels who took this
means TO cast stigma upon the Union forces;
but General Mcdowell declared that the first
soldier proved to have set fire to any build
ing should be summarily shot. 1t is natural
that men who have been driven from their
homes by vandal horde of traitors should
be inturiated with the desire for vengeance.
but such Outrages as these should be prevent
ed by our commanding officers for the honor
of the Government and the people they re-
present.
In the village of Fairfax Court House
large amount OF tents. muskets, equipments,
-four. bacon, and hospital stores, belonging
to the rebel army were captured.
Immediately upon the arrival of the Cen
trail Division at this point, General Mellow
ell seut word to the divisions of Coils. Miles
and HelntZleman, composing The left wing,
to halt, and himself and staff, escorted by
squadron of nited States dragons, proceed
ed to Germantown, where the division of
Gen. Tyler was halted. 1t was the purpose
and desire of Gen. Mcdowell to push for
ward without delay to Centreville in pursuit
of the retiring rebels and the men, who were
disappointed at having come so far to thrash
their enemies without finding any, were eager
to go on; but they were really exhausted by
a long, hot march over a dusty road, under
brCiling sun, and prudence dictated that they
should be allowed TO rest, at least until even
ing. Ii Is probable that they will go on eth
er tonight or in the morning. and continue
this toUtrace towards Richmond days
march further.
Among the articles found and taken pos
session OF at Fairfax was an unopened letter.
bag, well flied. Ii is not yet known whether
it contained letters and correspondence to or
from Fairfax. Its contents, when examined,
will probably open fresh mine of treasona-
bic correspondence. There were also found
a largo nanlscr of army dors, company aud
regimental rolls aud reports, showing the
strength of the force stationed at that point.
There are some, curiosities among these
prizes, and their being lett behind is strong
evidence OF the hurry 10 which the rebels
abandoned the place.
WARRINGTON, July 2I-The following bull
letins were read in OH :ial quarters during
the progress of the battle from the telegraph
station, about four miles from Bull Run.
FAIRFAx-ll A. M.-Rapid firing from
heavy guns and frequent discharges Of mus
kerry.
lI:4O A. M.-Fighting very heavy aud sp-
psrenily more on our left wing.
1l:50 A. M.-There is evidently battle
toward our left in the direction of Bull Run
and littls north. The firing is very rapid and
heavy.
las P. M.-Heavy guns again, and app
paraeutly musketry; heavy aud nearer.
2 p. M.-The musketry is very heavy and
drawing much nearer. There is evidently a
more TO our left.
2:45 p. M.--The firing is little further eff,
and apparently in the direction of the juno
lion. There are less heavy guns, and more
light artillery, as tar as | can judge.
3 P. M.-The firing ceased ten minutes
since.
1855 P. M.-The firing has almost entirely
ceased, and can only be heard with difficulty. |
l shall telegraph no more unless there |
should be rrReWal of the battle, which has |
been so gloriously fought for the old Stars !
and Stripes, and from all indications here our |
troops have, at least, stood their ground.
$50 p. M-Our courier has not yet re- |
turned. Quartermaster Barton of the 2pd |
Michigan regiment has just passed, and says |
hat the officers, men aud citizenns at Gen. |
revill. report that a general engagement of |
he whole line has taken place 81 miles this |
tide OF Manassas and that our troops had |
lriven and forced the secessionists back to /
Manassas. We expect courier now every |
4:45 P. M.-Two couriers have returned |
,ut were unable to communicate in person
With Gen. Mcdowell. One Of the Couriers
vas on the field of battle. He says our /
roops have taken three masked batteries and |
orced the Rebels to fall back and retire. He |
avs the battle was general on Bull Run tor |
ONE distance. One of the batteries taken
vas in wheat field and another at some dis
ance from it, and third still further off.
The Tribune's dispatch SAYS that desert
II reports the Rebels nerrly 80, 900 strong, and
hat Johnston. with 900 men marched in
asst night. They have n companies OF cav
Try. He says that the first shell from our
batteries burst near Lee and Beauregard,
.illing a number of officers.
500 p. M.-The Federal troops have won
he day. The loss on both sides is heavy,
nut tie rout of the rebels is complete. The
,atteries at Bulls Run are silenced, and two