Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-08

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TIE YANKEE INVASION At hARrINSBURG.-
GALLANT CONDUCT OF TIE AUGUSTA Troops.
-OvER ONE HUNDRED or TIE ENEMY KILLED
AND LACE NUsBER OF PRtsONERs TAKEN
OUR LOSS TWO KILLED AND EIGHT Oh TEN
WOUNDED.
From the Wiaehatsr r. publican Of Friday tie 5th.
On Monday last the Federal forces under the command
of General Uadwslladr numbering 10 600, crossed the
Potomac river Wlamsport ford and advanced 10 the
direction of Marnsburg. On Tuesday morning about
10 o'clock, the 5.h Virginia Regiment under command
of DOL Harper which bad been sent out BY Col jackson
Is q scouting party suddenly ssd Unexpectedly came In.
to collision with large force of the enemy, estimated 70
be at least 1000 strong sharp conflict q once ensued
Our forces bad but one piece OF artillery which became
useless after three rounds had been fred Although
the strength Of the enemy greatly superior to ourj
in numbers, our men fought with great GOODNESS and
bravery. The enemy being well provided With artillery,
threw shell among forces which compelled them 70
retire. which they did in perfect order From persons who
engaged 10 the fight we learn that not more than
or 500 Of Col Hapers regiment In the action The
Continental Morgan Guards Of our town. commanded BY
Capt Avis and the West Augusta Guards Of Stauntop
10 the tLickest Of the battle from Arst last
and il only in these companies that any Casualties
we're sustained. As we'll can learn there we're but
two Of killed; their names learn Parrish
and Snspp, Of Capt AVA company; whilst there
eight wounded, but none Of them seriously So
Five six ofthe wounded have been brought osn and
receiving every necessary attention The loss OF the
enemy In killed alone bias been estimated BY those Who
we're in the field after the fight at from 100 to $50.
company which had been detached from the main body
we're captured by Capt Patrick and Hardssty Com
panies Of Cavalry. Fory.tbrse Of the prisoners
brought 70 town "Wednesday morning and lodged In jail
They state that when they volunteered II for only
three months and under the conditions that they were
not to cross the Potomac They say that their term Of
service would have exp.red the Oh inst and that
they we're forced 10 into Virginia. They speak In
grateful terms Of their treatment since their capture
TIE officers Of this company have not yet arrived, but
are hourly expected. Ut
After the engagement Oel jackson, with bis brigade
retired two miles south Of Aartinsburg Tuesday eve
nng Gen. Johnston, with all tho forces stationed In and
around Winchester, marched to bis aid And We may
expect 70 hear Of battle At any hour.
Too much praise cannot b bestowed upon our forces
engaged. Although largely outnumbered, they stood
their ground msnfuy until they commanded 10
treat With such material to 6ght our battles victory
must perch upon our banner.
LATEST INTELLIGENCE OF TIE RECENT FIGHT.
Since We penned our article about the engagement
near harnsbug, learn that prisoners have been
captured by forces The number h said TO be twenty
stvan. Among them is Lieutenant Colonel Captain
aud Surgeon. They may he expected here BY the time
our paper goes 10 press They all Pennsy lVsoisns
We have ao Just received information that the Yankees
hve taken possession Of Martnsburg; aud estimated
70 bs from $4,000 to 1900 strong Gen. Johnston IL
at Dsrksvie, miles this side Of hsrnsburg; and
the time Of writing, is preparing to advance upon
be enemy. His command Is about 10 900. glorious
vic DRY of Southern ehvsry the hirengs Of the
Eorthwbo Lave audaciousy and impudenty deseoraisd
cur soil with their polutng tread is hourly expected
The militia Of the county have been ordered out and
rapidly collecting in town, eager for shot ct the
minons of Lincoln.