Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-07-28
RICHmNND ITEMS.

from the Dlep2tch OF the 24Jh
ENceURAGNG.-Gen. Davis said in a short
address which be delivered at the Spottswood
house last night, in reply to an enthusiastic
call on him by thousands Of his fellow citizens,
that the cause of the South was in no danger;
that the extent of the killed at Manassas Sun.
day on our side was four or five hundred; that
our army had captured an immense amount of
army stores, arms, etc, and enough provisions
to last 10000 soldiers a considerable time.
While regretting the death Of our brave de-
Tenders, all must be pleased at the other re-
suits.
INFLUX or PRIsoNERs.-A special train ar
rived here last night, At o'clock, bringing 631
pris captured in the battle Of Manassas
on Sunday. The train wss stopped some dis
tance up Seventeenth street, where The prison
ers were landed, and commenced their march
for the prison depot, on Main street., attended
by about 300 men, who had been detailed TO
guard them. Some five hundred more are
expected this evening or tomorrow. The
above number includes officers and men.
GEORGIA REGULARS The first regiment of
Georgia regulars, a splendid body Of trained
soldiers from DXie's land, eleven hundred
strong, nder C0i. Williams, arrived in Rich
mond yesterday evening, via Petersburg rail-
road, accompanied by splendid band, and
proceeded to their camp at the reservoir.
This regiment is armed to the teeth, and ready
for action. They belong to he regiment which
is to be commanded by General Robert ToOmbs,
late secretary Of State.
EsTRY.-A very large balloon was seen to
pass over this city about half past three O'Clock
Yesterday evening. II NAV have been the no.
torious " Professor Lowe,n one Of the erial
corps enlisted by Lincoln to aid in subd ing
the South. If so, We advise the people wher-
ever he touches terra fr1lG to give him some
thing to remember them by. As a spy, bv the
rules of war he deserves death. He once
started from Cincinnati and landed In South
Carolina. Balloons are given to the enact
ment Of strange feats. IF it was the "profes-
sor," let him be used-and not in the easiest
way, either.
WOUNDED SOLDIERS. - About a dozen
wounded soldiers were brought 70 this city yes
terdsy evening in the Central cars, and sent ia
different houses to be taken care Of. The COM
mittee appointed TO see to fhe wants OF all the
wounded, left this city yesterday morning and
may be expected this evening or to morrow.
| The body of Lieutenant Edgar Macon, OF the
| Thomas artillery, was not brought home yes-
| terday. He was killed by the bursting Of a
| shell, which entered and exploded in q cassion
on which he was sitting.
TIE DISTINGUISHED DEAP.-The Central
train, which arrived in this city at eight O'Clock
/ last night, brought down the bodies of Col.
| (acting Brig. Gsn.) Francis S. Barlow, Of
| Georgia, Gen. Bernard Bee, of South Carolina
and Ljet. Col Johnson, of Hampton legion
who fell in the battle OF Manassas on Sunday
| last. Three heaTses were in readiness, anC
the remains Of the brave dead were conveyed
! Escorted by the Armory Guard, Lieut. Kerr
preceded by their band playing a funera
! dirge,) to the capitol. where the bodies were
attended during the night by guard Of honor
! specially detailed for the purpose. They viii
be carried South this morning.
Col. Barlow died a noble and brave death
He first received a shot which shattered one oi
his feet; but even in this disabled condition b,
maintained bis place at the head of bis men
! He had reached fence which crossed the di.
c'ion of his charge, and was supporting him
| self, waving his sword and cheering his gal
! land band on to the fight, when some miscre
ants ball pierced bis brave heart.