The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

FIVE prisoners arrived here to-day from Leesburg,
taken at the battle on Monday. Among them is
Col W. r.. Lee, of the Goth Massachusetts; Col.
Coggswell. of the 18th New York Maj. Revere,
of the goth Massachusetts; Adjutant Pearson and
Assistant Surgeon Revere, both of the 10th
Massachusetts, six Captains and eleven Lieuten-
ants from the New York, Massachusetts, and Cali
fornia Regiments. considerable number more
prisoners are to be brought tomorrow.
Passengers report that Leesbure is in the
possession of 20 900 Federals The Confederates
retired under orders to evacuate Leesburg if the
Federals appeared in large force. Previous TO the
battle of Monday, similar order was issned but
Evans fought the battle Notwithstanding. The
Federal loss in killed, wounded, prisoners and
missing is about 1000. Numerous incidents are
related of gallant deeds performed by the Con-
fedcrates Men never fought with more daring
and chivalry.
RICHMOND. Oct. 24-10 ?. M.-No official
Information has been received of the Federal oc-
cupaton of Leesburg, and gentleman who left
there at o'clock on Wednesday afternoon denies
the statement; and yet in official circles the FEEDER
al occupation of Leesburg is regarded very pro-
bable, even though not yet accomplished.
From the Richmond Dispatch of the 18th inst.
If the assertions of the prisoners, that there
were not more than zoe Federas engaged in the
battle near Leesburg on Monday last, be entitled
to any credeuce, it would follow that almost the
entire force was either killed, drowned captured.
The number of prisoners already arrived in
Richmond is 657 and it is reported that more are
on the way. The actual casualties to the enemy
the field and in the river, will doubtless reach
the number previously stated good authority.
We do not, however, place any confidence In the
representations made by prisoners in regard to
their numerical strength. Our own list of killed
and wounded has not yet been accurately ascer-
tanned, but we learn from persons who were in the
immediate vicinity of the fight, that the first state
men. of 800 was exaggeration
Col. John +. Scruggs, Of Fauquier who arriv-
ed yesterday from Lee>burg, informs us that the
fighting on both sides was terrific, and that the
enemy contested every inch of ground with our
forces. The opposing armies were at times
brought into close proximity. The Yankees once
charged upon men. but repulsed with
volley Of musketrS, which was followed up by a
counter charge and great bravery and gallantry
The death of Gen Baker, who commanded the
Federals in the battle is confirmed by statement
of prisoner one of Bakers "California" regiment.
He says that he was very near him when he fell
pierced through the head with bullet.
Intelligence was received last evening that the
enemy had again crossed the Potomac in large
force, and taken possession of the town of Lees
burg Gen. Evans falling back No official con-
frmation of this report had been communicated
to the War Department at o'clock last evening,
though it evidently believed by passengers
from Manassa. fit should turn out to be true,
it may result in still further disasters to the Fed
eral army. since Gen Evans will have lack of
to conduct his or eratiOns.
LATER.-We learned at a late hour last night
that the President had received dispatch CONTRA
dieting the rumor that our forces had fallen back
from Leesburg.