The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-07-24


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iRgs of a HIGH PRIVATE.
Another Masked Battery-Bat-
/ ftle at Bulls Run.
CENTREyILLE, July l8.-The frst en-.
gagement of any character in Eastern
Virginia, during this campaign, took
place at Bulls Run, four miles south of
Centreyille, this afternoon.
General Tyler's division encamped last.
night few miles east of Centreville, and
this morning proceeded towards that
poins. Centreville was passed in safety,
and the troops turned from the little river
turnpike road to the Manassas rad. On
the road information was received that
masked battery was on the left of the road
ahead, and Col. Richardson, in command
of the Fourth Brigade, was ordered to
reconnoitre, while the remainder of the
division remained in the vicinity of Cen
treville. COL Richardson proceeded with
three companies of the Massachusetts
First, being the Kelsey county Fusileers
ard National Guards. They proceeded
across an open ravine and again entered
the road, when they were received by a
raking fire from the left, killing number
Of the advance. They gallantly sustained
their position, and covered the retreat of
brass cannon of Sherman's battery, (the
horses having been completely disabled
by the ire) until relieved by the Michigan
Second and New York Twelfth, when
they fell back. The Federal forces then
took position on the top of hill. Two
rifed guns were placed in front, support
ed by Captain Brackett's company B and
the Second cavalry. with a line of. infan-
t'y composed of the Michigan Second
aud New York Twelfth some distance in
the rear. A steady fire was kept up on
both sides in this position. The rebels
had two batteries of eight pieces ir po-
sition commanding the road They used
their guns well. except they fred some
what too high, but were gallantIy faced
by our troops. They did not reply to
our regular fire for half an hour, during
which time they were receiving large re-
inforcements. In the meantime Richard
sons brigade reconnoitred the woods,
While we were again thus advancing, we
were met with raking ere. Our guns
were again. put in position and poured
grape and canister among the enemy,
until the supply was exhausted. These
iguns were commanded by Capt. Ayres.
/ Gen. Tyler commanded in person, and
! acted gallantly. Capt Ayers, of the Ar.
tillery, lost man. killed and 8 wounded
Several of bis pieces were disabled. The
New York 18th suffered next to the Mas
sachusetts lst. Among the killed are
! Lieut., Smith, of COMPANY G, Massachu
settss ! st; Edwin Field and Sargeaui
! Frost, of the Boston Fusileers; and Lieut.
Lorin, of Brackett's Cavalry. Among
the wounded are Oliver E. Sampson, {!
Massachusetts lSt; and Chaplain Many
of Connecticut. The total loss on oul
side is estimated at 80 killed and 4G
wounded. 9
AT half past 4, Gen. Tyler ordered the
troops to retire, it being necessary to re
lieve Capt. Brackett's Cavalry, which had
done the most effective service. The day
was exceedingly hot, and the horses were
thirsting for water, which could only b,
obtained at Centreville. Only about {
Thousand cf orr force was at any one time
engaged. The rebel force is estimated
at 4. 600. Col. Wilcox's division, inclu
ding the Zouaves, moved from Fairfa,
Station, to- night. to flank the enemy
The battery will undoubtedly be taker
to morrow. This battery is thought t.
be one of line of batteries from Acc
tank Greek to Manassas.
WASHINGTON, July Gentlemen jus
from Centerville, at o'clock this morn
ing. report all quiet during the night ant
mo movement anticipated to-day. and th,
| only alarm during the night was by firing
of. pickets. 1t is ascertained that there
were about 30 killed and wounded during
yesterdays engagement at Bulls Rnn
/ The rebels are still in possession of the
batteries. 1t is expected they will make
stand at that point.
Col. Wilcox's brigade arrived at Cen
trevlle from Fairfax station last night.
/ The federal forces lie over to-day tt
recornoitre and will attack the batteries
| it is expected, tomorrow.
| A negro arrived from the Secessionists
reports his master, COL Fontaine, o
Washington, killed. together with larg,
number Of rebels. This statement is cor
roborated by a member o. the Massa
! chusetts lst who was in the engagement
A list of the killed on our side has no
yet been made out.
PHILADELPHIA, July 19.-The New
York Herald has Washington dispatch
stating that the Fire Zouaves stormed the
batterysat Bulls Run last night. Los.
$50 killed anG wounded. This is evi
IDENTITY untrue, as the official dispatch i,