Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
THE NORTH

1 Cured A regular stampede took place. II is I'M
derstood tina: Gen. Mcdowell undertook TO make a
stand near Centrevlle but the panic was so fearful
that the whole army became demorazed, and 1t
was impossible to check them either at CentreVlne
or Fairfax Court House.
large number of troops in their retreat fell on
| the wayside from exhaustion, and are scattered
along the route all the way from Fairfax Court
House The road from Bulls Run is strewn with
arms and knapsacks discarded by the troops to bet
ter facilitate their retreat Gen. Mcdowell was in
the rear of the retreat endeavoring to rally his men
with only partial success ,,u-
ONLY two hundred of the Fire Zouaves CELLS.
worth's) are left from the slaughter. The sixty
! ninth and some other New York regiments suffered
| frightfully.
Point Batteries have been taken by the Confede-
rates; Also the eight siege thirty two pound ritied
| cannon Col Wilcox, in command OF a brigade,
| and Capt (Col) Cock, are killed. Col. Henzleman
is wounded. Washington is scene of the most in
tense excitement Wagons are continually arriving
bringing in the dead and wounded. The feeling in
the CITY is awfully distressing. Both steamboat
and telegraph communication with Alexandra are
suspended The Notifications are strongly rem
forced with fresh troops 1t is supposed that Gen.
Mansfield has taken command of the Notifications on
the other side of the river. Large rihed cannon and
mortars are being rapidly sent over.
Resolutions of Congress,
Upon the reception of the teegraphic dispatch from
President Daris, as giren abore in the article
from the Enquirer.
On the opening of Congress on Monday morning,
the dispatch of President Davis having been read,
the following resolutions offered by Mr. Memminger,
were unanimously adopted
Resolred, That we recognize the hand of the most
high God, the King of Kings and Lord OF Lords, IN
the glorious victory with which He had crowned our
army at Manassas and that the people of these Con-
fedcrate States are invited by appropriate services
on the ensuing Sabbath, to offer Up their united
thanksgiving and praise for this mi hy delverance.
Resolred, That deeply deploring the necessity
which has washed the soil of our country with the
blood of so many of her noblest sons, offer to
their respective families and friends our warmest
and most cordial sympathy, assuring them that the
sacrifice made will be consecrated in the hearts of
our people and will there enshrine the name OF the
gallant deaG, the champions OF free and consttu-
tional liberty.
ResoIred, That we approve the prompt and patri-
otic efforts of the Mayor of Richmond to make pro-
vision for the wounded, and that committee of one
member from each State be appointed to cooperate
in the plan.
The following committee were appointed:
W. H. mcfarland Va, A W. Venable, n. c.
James Chestnut, Jr, S. C., Jackson Morton Fla,
Thomas r. R. Cobb, Ga, n. P. Davis, Ala, j. T.
Harrison, Miss, Henry Marshall, La, A. II. Gar
ID
The Congress then adjourned.
Further Particulars of the great Battle at Bull
The following reliable statements are taken from
the Richmond Examiner:
Gen. Beauregard disposed his army along the
banks of Rull Run, from Union Mills Ford to the
Stone Bridge Ford, the stream being between the
two armies, and Brigades arranged to guard
the various fords between the two points above
named.
The enemy advanced within range at O'clock
P NJ opened heavy fire on Gen. BonhamS COM
mand at MitchelIs Ford and kept it up sometime to
deceive our troops to the real point of attack 1t
was soon discovered to be eint and the left wing
of our line found to be very heavily pressed. The
enemy concentrated on that point by rapid marches
an overwhelming of troops of all arms, and at
10 o'clock the battle ragged to its height Generals
Beauregard and Johnston arrived tie scene near
ly at the same tme and both exhibited great per-
soma, proves and courage in the engagement
Gen. Beauregard rode up and down the line till his
horse was killed Gen. Johnston seized standard
and rallied wavering regiment. Troops were rap
idly moved from the right and centre to the relief
of the left and by o'clock u, 900 of our were
there in the furious action against So 900 Of the ene
my. At that hour, Gen. Kirby Smiths brigade ar
rived the railroad from Winchester to Manassas
junction, at point within miles of Stone bridge
Seeing the violence of the contest there this Gencr-
al stopped the cars and dismounting his men, he
marched straight on the enemy without ORDERS and
without going to the junction, thereby saving five
mile march. Gen. Beauregard did not at first re-
cognize this brigade, and believed it flank move
ment of the enemy, till they come enough for
the flag to be distinguished. On their arrival in
line, general charge was made, and the enemy
broke and fled precipitately.
When the armies reached Centreyille where Nc
Dowe had 10 900 fresh men and heavy guns in
position, he made a desperate rally. But another
charge of the Confederates broke the new lines and
his disaster became complete.
The body of our army pursued to Fairfax, and
planted our flag on the Court House. The cavalry
cut up the enemy six miles farther to Falls Church
only four miles of Arlington.
About half the members of the Federal Congress
were distant spectators of the battle. At Centre
vile found table bounteously spread sur
rounded by empty seats and 20 baskets of cham
payne, where Senator Wilson was in the act of en-
tertaining large dinner party on our arrival lie
himself narrowly escaped. He got out of the vii
age in the disguise of driver of a market cart
Among other curiosities seized there, were num-
Der Of bills Of fare Of dinners Mcdowell intended to
give at different points, all in French, and elaborate
as to the cuisine. Some of them are in Richmond.
Now for the serious fruits of victory.
We have taken 81 pieces of cannon, ZOO stand
of arms, more than 500 wagons laden with stores
and munitions, and quantity of provisions stated
at so great figure as to be absolutely incredible
We have killed and wounded some 1000 or 900
of the enemy, and taken nearly 1000 prisoners,
while others are constantly brought in from the
woods. Among them is Ely, member of the Fed
eral Congress from New York Coils. Corcoran and
| Wilcox, with many other prominent persons:
Our own loss is 500 killed and 1900 wounded
No prisoners Our regiments most suffering are the
4th Alabama, the 9TH and 9Th Georgia, Fishers N.
| G. regiment and Hampton's Legion
! President Davis Statement.
President Davis returned to Richmond from the
seat of war on Tuesday evening Crowds met him
at the depot and received him with enthusiastic
shouts. Though worn and fatigued, he addressed
the multitude. The Examiner SAYS:
In strain of ferVid eloquence he eulogized the