Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-28
The. Stuas md Ea,s-New Battle Flag.

A special correspondent of the New Orleans D ta OF
the 18th, writing from Union Mills, Va under date oil
the lst Now speaks of entertainment given by Cap
alu Gilman OF the Crescent Rifles, the day before, at
which sundry distinguished guests present. among
Others General Beaureard In the course of the enter
ainment sundry persons called upon for speech
sentiment, and General Beauregard in the number
From the suboined interesting extract from the cores
dents letter, it will be seen that there as new battle
aag and also the why it has been devised but
we cannot make out aOhat it looks like:
Another incident the entertainment was likewise ne
cuarly interesting When the newly devised battle flag
was brought Gen. Beauregard related company
the motives which led to its adoption; and the recital
embraces thrilling portion of the eventfu battle of
nassas shall endeavor to reproduce it, reary posi-
BILE, in the Generals own words
On the 2st July at about halfpast CLOCK perhaps
it seemed ha victory Already within grasp
In fact that moment had wavered the con-
vic ion that triumph arms. Nor was nv
confidence shaken until at that time have mentioned
obsery the e the distance OF somathine
more than mile, column Of approaching. At their
head waved flag which could not distinguish Even by
the aid OF l strong ga unable determine whether
it was the United Sta lg the Confederate flag At
this moment received dispatch from Capt Alexander,
in charge of the signal station rnDg me to look ou for
the left that &c appro ching in that
tion and hat it was supposed to be Gen Patersons
mand, coMIDg reinforce Mcdowell. At this moment
must confess my failed ME. came reluctantly to
the conclusion that after all efforts, should at
he compeed to Weld to the enemy the hard fonobt
bloody held again took the glass to examine the fac OF
the approaching column but my anxious inquiry was nm
productive of RESULT could not tell TO winch army the
waving belonged. At this time all the members OF
my staff absent, having been dispatched with orders
to points. The only person with the gallant
officer who has recently again distinguished himself by
brilliant feat Of eaeral theu Col Evans. To him
communicated my doubts and my fears told bin feared
that the approaching force IN reality Patterson diy
that if such was the CASE should be compelled
fall back upon reserves and postpone, till the
day, continuation of the engagement. further
reflection directed Col. Evans proceed to Gen. Johns
ton who had assumed the task of getting in
form him Of the cirS Of the and
him have the collected with all dispatch
them in readiness to support retrograde movement
COL Evans started the mission thus him. He
had proceeded but short distance when it occurred to
to make another examination of the still appro ach np
flag. l called him back Let u.s. said /, a few
moments to confirm our suspicious before finally resolv
ing to yield tie field took the glass and again e4amin
ed the flag 1t had now within full view. sudden
gust of VIVID shook out its folds and recognized the
and bars OF the Confederate banner 1t the
by your glmenh here the General turned Col HAYS
who sat beside him the gallant 7th Louisiana and the
column OF which regiment constituted the advance
the brigade of Gen (hen COL Early AS soon az yor
were recognized by soldiers your coming greeted
with enthusiastic cheers regiment after regiment respond
ed to the cry the enemy heard the triumphant huzza
attack sackened they in assaed by our forces
and within half hour from that moment commenced thu
retreat which afterwards became confused and total rout
am glad to see that Warstaned banner cleaning over
at this festive board but hope again upo
the field OF BATTLE
Gen. Beauregard then explained how the new battle fla
was deVsed-1he reason for its adoption being made sui
ceny clear by his lucid aud thrilling narrative The fa
Itself Ia beautiful banner which. sure, before tbi
campa gn is will be consecrated forever in the aec
tons of the people Of the Confederate States During tn
dinner as was natural enough, great number of soldier
congregated around the tent clamored for sight
Gen. Beauregard. Col. Hays oGt on behalf of til
General ana MADE speech to them which of course
received with applause hut the would not be pacific
until Gen. Beauregard himself presented to them an
until the sound OF his voice heard amongst them Neve
nave witnessed so mu2h enthusiasm when the Geners
assured them of the qualification he experienced in hearn
tner enthusiastic cheering and that he hoped to hear
VOICES again on the field OF battle and in the hour
victory