Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-07-29
CONFEDERATE ACCOUNT OF THE BAT.
Ale OF BULL Kun

LIE VI BULL XII
They admit 1 800 killed on their side
From the Richmond Enquirer, July 23d, we
make the following interesting extracts
FIRST Congress Of the Conf derdts States Of Amer
ica-AdJCurHsd Session
RICHMOND, va July - -COngr6ss met at II
IN. The Hon Howell Cobb in the chair Pravpr
was offered by Rev. J. L.. Burrows, of Rich
mond. The journal Of Saturday was read and
approved.
On motion, Robert Scott and W alter Preston,
OF Virginia, L. Mcdowell, Of North Carolina
the oath of office.
Mr.. Memminger, of Sonth Carolina-Mr. Presi
dent, beg leave TO interrupt the order of business
oV bringing to the attention Of Congress the in
telllgen"e that has been received at this place
from tie seat of war. | present the follow ing
dispatch, which ask the Secretary to read:
MANASSAS, July -, 1851
MIS-. JEFFERSON DdriS:-We have won gIor-
Gus, though dear-bOugn at victory Night closed
on the enemy in full ID BIT and closely pursued
Ncigned) JEFFERSON DAVIS.
beg leave to present an official dissatch re-
Ceived since that
MANASSAS, July ~, IsGI.
To Gen. S Cooper, Adj Gsn RIrhuouJ.
Night has closed upon a lard fought held Our
foices have won glorious victory. The enemy
was routed, and Ned preciPi;ately, abandoning
Verv large amount of arms, munitions, knapsack KS
and baggage The ground was s;rewn for miles
with those killed, and the farm houses and tn.
grounds around Were filed with his wounded
The pursuit was continued along several routes
towards Leesburg and Centreville, until darkness
covered the fugitives. We have captured several
held batteries and regimental standards, and one
United states flag. Many prisoners have been
taken. Too high praise cannot be bestowed
whether for the skill of the PRINCIPAL officers or
fo' tie gallantry Of all the troops. The battle was
mainly fought on our left, several miles from our
field works. our force engagin them not exceed.
ing fifteen thousand; that of the enemy estimated
at thrty-fve thousand.
(Signed) JEFFERSON DAVIS
This announcement, continued mr Meminoer
informs Congress that the invader of our soil has
been driven back, that our altars have been puri
He'd and our homes secured from the ruth less hand
OF an unprnciPled foe. But, sir, it has been at a
cost that will bring sorrow into many families:
wet with burning tears the cheeks of MANY
widows and orphans and into many happy homes
bring GRIEF and desclaiiOn; and / presume sir
Congress will be little disposed on such Occasion
TO 90 on with their usual business | have Their.
fore taken tue liberty OF Offering series Of reso-
buttons, which will submit to Congress and ask
their adoption.
l. Re SOtred, That we recognize the hand Of the
Most High God, the King Of Kings aud Lord on
Lords, In the glorious victory with which He has
crowned our arms at Manassas; and that the
people OF these Confederate States are invited by
appropriate services on the ensuing Sabbath, 10
1ner up their united thanksgivings and prayers
for this migh deliverance
=. RsSOIrsd, That We deeply depore tho neces
which has washed the soil Of our couDtrv with
the blood OF SO many Of our noble sons and that
we ofer TO their respective families and friends
svmDathies
Ing them that the sacrifice made will be conse-
Grated In the hearts of People and will there
eishrlne the names OF the gallant dead as the
cnatnDlons OF free aud constitutional governments.
8. heSoIrsd, That we approve the prompt and
patriotic efforts OF the Mayor Of the CITY of Rich
mono, 10 make provisions for the wounded and
that a committee OF one member from each State
De appointed to Cooperate in the plan
RsSOLred, That Congress do now adiourn
Inc resolutions were unanimously adopted and
congress ADJOURNED TO meet tomorrow at IL m.
GRAND BATTLE AT Northumberland Loss TIN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LOSS FIFTEEN HUNpRRp
Correspondence of the Richmond Enquirer / -
MANASSAS, July 22.-Tke bloodiest battle and
one OF the most Important which has taken Mace
on this continent, took place at Bull Run, near
Manassas, Yesterday, (Sunday.) July 2Ist The
federdlists had about 35 ,OOJ men engaged and
In the hottest Of the fight the CONFEDERATE. s.stes
had about Is 900 only of their men eng aged The
federals endeavored to turn Manassas on tine left
Oh our army, where Gen Johnston had COM
mand General Beauregard commanded on the
; right wing, and President Davis had charge OF
the centre The Federals Were repulsed WITT the
loss OF ABOUT iO,OOO men Our loss is said to be
ABOUT l,5uO In Killed and wounded Ellsworth
Zouaves fought with great bravery, and we've
almost annihilated They were found piled 10
| on each other on the field.
Sixty-seven pieces Of field artillery wa-ec,n
tnred, being ali the Lincolnites had excent two
pieces. we nave also taken all the baggage
belonging TO the officers and about 200 prisoners
ana our troops are still bringing them in A very
large quantity OF small arms and all their ammu
nlton wagons Were captured. The ground was
strewed for miles with the dead and dyinr NJ
victory was complete
PRESIDENT DAVIS IN THE BATTLE AT xAyAssA.
iIe arrival OF Pres dent Davis at Manassas Junc-
tion and on the Geld Of conflict on the occasion OF
The great battle of the 2Ist was hailed by r .oI
! diers, as We learn, with wild eDtbusiasI 'rbe,
Were animated to fresh zeal by this evidence ~
his deep Interest in the result Of that momentons
struggle.
IrEMs OF THE BATTLE.
The despatch Of President Davis saws ,b., ,b.
seVefest n2 hung OF the battle of the 2lst was on
our leiI nank Those who gave attention to our
description OF the Localities, In MONDAYS issue
will recognize the "Stone ridge,I as ths go ~
THIS terrible collision. That point where the tnrn
pike road crosses Bull Run, was ON the extreme
.e!, OF our nne. The enemy made desperate ef-
Tort 10 carry II, and thus turn flank; but Gen
Johnston, wi IA greatly inferior force, repuIsed
tnelr attempt-pled the field of conflict viii their
Slain ana put them to flight, stated in TIE Pres
The Commissary of the two Danville IVA com.
Panles the Grays and the Blues, says that one was
Killed and six wounded Of the members OF Those
companies In the battle Of Sunday
Edward Fontaine, jr., son Of Col E. Fontsins
among the slain.
| ON THEIR WAY TO RICHMOND.
-, Mi..an. ROCK July is.Gov. C. F. Jackson,
(AoJutantGeneraD, Col w 8 Jack,on Tsfd
decalnP), Col. f. w, Sands, and Col.
DoIne, all have arrived in this city, on their wsv
to Richmond, Va. way
INVASION OF APPANoosA CITY.
BURLINGTON, Iowa, July 1S-Tbreo brnd,oa
Confederate cavalry have invaded Appanosa citv
GREAT terror In the adjoining counties
FOR MANASSAS
CHAPAwANiZIC, Va, July l9-Tom n c,u.
tody: Bates and Fagan's regiments are -,
forced marches for Manassas Will yet ,ha,a =,
night. am along M w r. n w
FROM HARPER's FERRY-Gsn. Bark, In,
Tired cith hSS Command 10 Fy,ds,irL Co,," ' ne-