The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-07-24
THE WAR NEWS.
A fBATTLE AT BULBS EJN.

OEbJhENlLLE A. July 1O-E'cuis
first engagement OF any character in East
ern Virginia, during this campaign, took
place al Bulls Run, four miles south OF
! Centrevilie, this afternoon
| Gen. Tyler's division encamped last night
few miles east OF Cenfreville, and this
morning proceeded towards that point
Centreyille was passed in safety, and the
troops turned from the Little River turnpike
road 10 the Manassas road. On the road,
information was received that masked bat
terry was placed on the LETT OF the road,
ahead, and Col. Richardson, in command OF
the Fourth Brigade, was ordered TO recon-
noiire, while the remainder Of the division
remained in the vicinity OF Cenreville.
! Colonel Richardson proceeded with three
companies OF the Massachusetts First, be
ing the Kelsey company of FFusieers and
the National Guards They passed across
an open rayIne and again entered the road,
which was densely surrounded by woods,
when they were received by raking fire
from the left, killing number OF the adj
vance. They gallantly sustained their po-
stlon, and covered the retreat of brass
cannon of Sherman's battery, the horses
having been completely disabled by the
Fire, until relieved by the Michigan Second
and New York Twelfth, when they fell
| back
! The Federal forces then took a position
on the top of a hill Two rifed cannon
were planted in front, supported by Captain
( Brackeus company B, OF the Second Cav
airy, with line of infantry composed of
the Michigan Second and the New York
| Twelfth. some distance in The rear. A
steady fire was kept up on both sides i'll
! this position.
! While the troops were again thus advan-
cling they were met with raking fire Our
guns were again put in position, and pour
! ed grape and canis er among the enemy un-
I'll The supply was exhausted. These guns
were commanded by Captain Ayres. Gen.
y ler commanded.ln person and acted gal
lantly. Captain Ayres, OF the artillery, lost
one killed and three wounded
Several of the pieces were disabled.
The New York Twelfth suffered next In
the Massachusetts First. Among the killed
are the following
Lieut. Smith, of company G Massachu-
sells First; Edwin FIELD and Sergeant For
rest, OF the Boston Fuseers
Lieut.. Lorin, of Brackets cavalry, is
among the wounded also, Oliver SImp-
son, OF the Massachusetts First, and Chap
lain Lancy, of Connecticut
The total loss on our side is estimated at
thirty killed, and forty wounded
AT half past four O'Clock, General Tyler
ordered the troops 10 retire, it being neces.
. / Y,
which had doEe the mosi affective service
The day was exceedingly hot, and the
horses thirsting for water, which could not
be Obtained at Centreville. Only about
| 900 OF our troops were al any time en-
gagged. The rebel force is estimated at A..
900.
Col. Wilcox's division including the Zou-
aves moved from Fairfax Station tonight, 10
flank the enemy. The battery will un
doubtedy be taken tomorrow.
This battery is thought 10 be one Of line
Of batteries, from Acounk Creek to Manss-
as Junction.
CENTkevLLE, Va, July l9-In addition
TO the killed yesterday, at the battle OF Bul
Run, as far as ascertained, were two of the
New York SiXty-ninlh.
Our troops did not retreat, as represented
in some quarters yesIe rday, but only retired
10 prep pare for a more effeclual engag cement.
THE FIGHTING STILL GOING ON.
One O'Clock, P. MA special despatch
10 the StGr from Fairfax, says that this
morning heavy cannonading was heard IN
HE direction oil Manassas Junction.
WASHINGTON July IA teegraphic de
spalch received al the War Department al
eleven O'Clock TO day, says that the battle
is still going on al Bull Run, three miles
I
THE REBELs STILL IN POSSESSION OF THE BAT
|. Terry.
WAsHINGToS, July I9 "A gentleman jus,
arrived from CenlrevlIle, which he left at
six O'Clock this morning report all quie: du.
ring the night, aud no movement anliciaa
TED at that time TO take place to~day. The
only alarm during the night was by the 6r.
. ing oi the pickets.
a.. 4 IL.
killed and wounded yesterday at Bull Run
The rebels are sill in possession of The
batteries, and il is ex pecIed that they vii
T make stand at that point
, Col " iicox's brigade arrived at Centre
vile, IRON Fairfax Station, last night.
The Federal forces lie over 10 day 10 re
: connoitre, and the attack OF The batteries :s
J expected tomorrow.
A negro, who has arrived from the rebel:
reports that his master, Col Fontaine, o
Warrington, was killed, together with ;
large number of rebels. This statement is
coroborated by member Of the Massachu-
! sets First, who was in the engagement.
The list OF killed or our side is not ye
made out.
LATER FROM BULL RUN.
WAsHIhGroN, July l9-Col. Richardson
, member of Congress from Illinois, arrive,
here at O'Clock p NJ from the seat o
\ war Up 10 the time he left, Is O'Clock
/ this morning,) there had been no genera
: fight since clock last evening. There
were, however, occasional shots by Skin
Il nsheIs on both sides
j, General Mcdowell informed Col. Rich
y ardson that he should first examine the To-
cation of the enemy's batteries and exten
before again engaging the enemy.
I General Mcdowell thinks that forty will
l cover the number killed and wounded, and
: OF these, three were killed, twenty nine
= wounded. and the remainder missing.
4 WAsHISGroN, July l9 Hon. John A. Mc
= Clernand, OF the House of Representatives
y left Gen McDowelps headauariers al Cen.