Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-27


Of the charge, thst the regiment suffered greatly
but like the immortal Spartans, they held their
ground until reinforcements came up. The enemy
succeeded in crossing the Run, but were forced
back in the evening, and made to retreat in the ut
most disorder. The Confederates had on the field
about $4,000. Two intelligent prisoners, who were
taken, stated that the enemy had from 20 900 to
! $4,000 plckedtroops on the ground, and yet they
were forced to retreat and leave the field to the
| victorious Southerners. ThanE God for the BRAY
| cry Of our glorious Southern soldiersi
1t viii be impossible TO give details at present Il
must be confessed that the victory the result Of
the most desperate daring and dashing courage Of
our troops. The 4th Alabama 9Th Virginia and 9TH
and sth Georgia regiments are said to have suffered
most in the engagement. Among these, il is with
regret record the loss of General Barlow of the
/ 8th Georgia. General Bee of South Carolina and
Major Wheat. Of Louisiana all mortaliy wounded.
The loss in killed is not very large, while quite
| number are wounded. The loss OF the enemy as
| exhibited on the field, is immense.
Sherman's battery of sixteen pieces and portion
of the Rhode Islard battery in cur possession,
aud beautiful battery u Is. Cummings Virginia
regiment charged first upon it. and repuised,
when another regiment came up shooting down
every man and capturing the pieces. The Washing
ton Louisiana Artillery took two of the pieces and
immediately turned them with deadly fire upon the
enemy.
Il would be unjust to discriminate among the va
rious regiments; tor al did their work vel Vir-
GINA, North Carolina. South Carolina, Georgia Al
abama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas,
kentucky, and perhaps little Florida, have united
their destines this day IN eternal bonds of friend
ship sealed in blood. Nay it ever continue, and
strengthen as time shall pass.
1t must not be omitted that Captain Delaware
Kempers AleXandra battery joined the conflict in
the evening and did noble work as on Thursday
last, moving lanes in the enemy ranks without the
loss Of any of their number.
Elk Governor Smith was active in the engagement
with the portion Of the regiment assigned TO him,
and elected the warmest expressions Of admiration
from Gen. Beauregard.
1t is sad to think that the folly of our invaders
has caused much griefto the firesdes of Southern
ers, but when 1t is remembered that the loss is
done IN tho glorious cause Of Southern Inlepen-
dence it will be a lasting honor to the families Of
those who fall in its prosecution.
By the way, General Beauregard must be 4 man
Of great and active mind. lie was upon the field
the whole day, and planned the movements with
precision His horse shot from under him by
cannon ball. which shows he was not far from the
scene Of battle. He all the while perfectly calm
and collected, and seemed to regard the occurrence
as a mere incident Of war
Captain Murray and Lieut. H. Clay Ward, of the
Fauquier Guards lately gotten up, had an impor-
tant position.
In concluding, would state that if proper to do
so, you will be furnished with details to morrow.
1t may be added, however, as a matter of interest
to your readers in this section that the Alexandra
regiment, containing the Alexandria companies.
men, Emmett Guards, and some others, were en-
gagged in skirmlshing with body of the enemy with
battery on the hill beyond Bull Run. Several of
the Old Dominion Rifles were wounded and young
McDermott killed. Ii is said the Warren Rifles had
one young wounded besides which this regi-
ment escaped with little injury to day.
Gen. Reauregard is delighted with the cool, de-
termined bravery Of our Virginia forces and glores
in the Union which IS formed with his native gal
liant South.
Several huodrad Drisonars NJ tho apany bsva
been captured and brought to this station tonight
z. S-A gentleman who has just arrived from
the field OF battle stases That Lieut. Caleb Smith
badly wounded in the hip. and II Clay Ward IS pro-
baby killed. He received a deadly shot AMI seems
to be conscious of his condition lie bears it with
fOTtitude and resignation.
Among the prisoners is General Wilcox late of the
Alexandria Federal command, who was wounded
and captured. Lieut.. Ramsey of the Federal artil-
cry is killed. The whole field is covered with the
dead and dying of he enemy. Blankets, hats, KNAPP
sacks guns, pistols d. lie in thousands the field.
After the retreat Of the enemy, the cavalry abOyt two
thousand strong pursued them for about six miles,
cutting down aud capturing all the de ached parties
they could find. The cavalry suffered but little loss
The prisoners all confirm the fact that the very best
troops, artillery and other sppurtenances Of the
Federal Government, were used IN the action of to-
day, which were defeated and driven from tie
field.
Gen. Beauregard commanded the Federate troops
in person, was in the thckest Of the fight and raj
lied his men with an enthusiasm almost unbOunde1,
telling them he was ready to die with them gain
the victory.
DR.. C. Z Chancellor, was the medical director Of
the day. and has been doing bis utmost TO relieve
the sutferings of the wounded.
Many trophies have been brought here, and are
being sent to all parts OF the country. Whole pack
ages of envelopes with every description Of device,
and ranked by J. Harand, and other cheats, were
found in the enemies knapsacks.
a troop of cavalry has just arrived, and states
that battery of flying artillery was destroyed by
the artillery which went in pursuit Of the retreat
ing forces.
Thus has passed day which, though saddened
by the loss Of friends yet gives cause Tor thanks
giving to Heaven, for the success of our arms and
must be recorded as one Of the most desperate,
hard fought battles in the annals of history.
Killed aud wounded at the BattIe of
Stone Bridge, Sunday, July 2tsty 1861.
From the Ech1ond gnqui-er, Juy g.
The following is a partial list Of killed AMI
wounded obtained from officers AMI prvates at
Manassas by our correspondent there.
SECOND VIRGINIA REGIMENT.
Colonel Nelson mortaIy wounded.
Bolts Greys-Private Manning, m0rtslly wound /
ed, private Undertake, mortaily wouEded private
Eiscler, mOrtslly wounded; private Midd!ekof, |
slightly wounded.