The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23
Second Dispatch.
TeIeqraphed to the Western Democrat.

IeEcYT0pteU De9OcFG.
MANASSAS JUNCTION, Sunday night, July 2l-7 p. H.
At the Stone Bridge on Bulls Rum near this place
the Southern troops again victorious. The slaughter
both sides terrible. Gen Johnston who had been
summoned from Winchester to the aid of Gen.
Beaegard arrived here with his entire force in time to
take part in the battle.
Gen Bcauregad had his horse shot under him while
leading Hamptons Legion into position.
Gen Johnston during the hottest of the fight, seized
the colors OF wavering Regiment and rallied them in
person to the charge.
1t is impossible at this moment to estimate the number
of dead and wounded 1t is reported that the Federal
Commandment Chief Gen Mcdowell is MORALLY wound
ed. On side Col Francis S. Barton of Georgia, who
acting as Brigadier-Genera MORALLY wounded.
and is since reported dead.
The fighting began at m and lasted until p.
The enemy is in full retreat and holly pursued by
cavalry.
MANASSAS JUNCTION, July ELL so p. m.
Amid the battle and excitement here, it s exceedingly
difficult get particulars of the great battle of
day The enemy opened their batteries of heavy artillery
and small field pieces at McIee's Ford about o'clock in
| the morning. The engagement above the Stone Bridge
on Bulls Run began about 10 o'clock. The enemy's
force, be ascrrained 10000 force
was 10000. Gen N G. Evans, of South Carolina, led
Brigade first into action.
Among the southern forces prominently engaged
Col Sloans and Col kershaw's c Regiments, & Eamp-
tons Legion. Only Of Kershaw's men wound
ed The loss of life great in Soan's and Hampcn's
forces. Adjt. Theo Barker and Capt Conner of Hamp
ton Legion, slightly wounded. 1t Col b J Johnson
killed; Captains Earle and Echos woundrd-al of
S. c. Soldiers fought desperately than did
the sOutherners to-day.
We have captured cccs of Artillery and 400 prison.
prs The number killed and wounded cannot be
aincd with any accuracy Our loss is estimated 200
killed and 200 wounded while the loss of the
be less than several thousand 1t was dark when the
enemy gave way. The Washington Artillery of New Or
leans again in the foremost place. and did most erc
tive work Their fire fell upon the ranks of the foe with
were cut pieces. Col Baons fine Regiment of Geor-
gians nearly annihated Gen Barnard offs G,
MORALLY wounded Col Wade Hampton of S C. was
SLIGHTLY wounded Gen Johnston commanded the left
nd (IanR the riCrht twin
Reports state that force not less than 900 and
the enemy had 100000 1t is evident that the lead
both sides had concentrated their whole vaable
force take part in the battle.
At time. during the battle, Sherman's battery was
Garland of the 18th Va Regiment ordered to charge
at the point of the bayPue which they did and captured
the battery after fierce struggle.
CABARRus iCoUNrY-The County Court of
Cabarrus, last week, passed an ordinance for the
support of INDECENT families of persons in mill
tary service. We have not room this week to pub
lis the ordinance in full, but will state its pro-
visions. $4,000 was appropriated, much
thereof as may be necessary, for the purpose, and
r W Allison, Esq, DIR J Gilmer and Jas Will
ford, Esq, appointed committee to borrow
and supcrintend the disbursement of the fund. All
families in need are directed to apply to this COM
mttee. Geo W Kesler appointed to purchase
provisions The treasurer is directed to refund to
individuals the sum subscribed by each for the
equipment of volunteers, &c. The treasurer was
also directed to issue bonds, payable in ten years
from date, interest payable semiannually, to raise
the amount required.
Cabarrus has acted nobly in this crisis She
has furnished her full quota of men and is now
preparing to take care of their families during their
absence.
PRIsoNERs.-A number of prisoners, 40 or 30,
have been sent from Richmond to Raleigh for safe
keeping, the number in Richmond having increas
ed to such an extent as to fill all the jafls and
guard houses The Greensboro Patriot says that