Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-26

sent over and mounted. An officer just from
Virginia at halfpast ten o'clock reports the
road from Centrevle to the Potomac strewed
| with stragglers.
The troops are resuming occupation of the
Notifications and entertainments on the line
of the Potomac.
/ Col Marston, Of the n. H. Regiment.
reached here this morning. He was wound
ed. Col. Heintzleman was also wounded in
the wrist. In addition to those reported yes
torday as killed, it is said Capt. McCook.
brother Of Col McCook of Ohio, aud Col.
Wilcox are killed.
The city this morning is in the most in
tense excitement Groups are everywhere
gathered ihquiring the latest news. Wagons
are continually arriving bringing in the dead
and wounded. Soldiers are relating to gree
dy listeners the deporable events Of last
night and early this morning The feeling is
awfully distressing.
New YORK, July %
There is the most intense excitement in this
city. Immense crowds are around the news
paper offices, and revenge is stamped on every
c0unteRance.
The following is from Richmond Sunday
via New Orleans to-day:
The fight commenced near Manassas at !
o'clock, and became general about noon. IL
continued until about o'clock, when the
Federals retired, leaving in possession Of
the field Sherman's battery of Light Artil-
lery was taken It was terrible battle, with
great slaughter on both sides"
WAsnrNeroN, July %.
$4,000 Federas and 900 rebels are re-
por ed to have been engaged in the late fight.
The rebels had 1000 cavalry. creating im-
mense slaughter The X. /. battery was al
so captured, but Gov. Sprague spiked the
guns with his own hands. Gen Sohenck Of
Ohio reported that he gave orders for every
man TO look out for himself In a min-
ute there was terrible cummotion artillery,
infantry, and all kinds Of vehicles few to-
wards the only bridge left toward. Centre
Vile. The Ohio troops are greatly condemned.
Two Nj. regiments sent out from Vienna be-
came a rallying corps, and our men made
stand. The enemy advanced and opened fire,
but were met with desperate firmnoss, and
held back until our entire body were with
drawn to Fairfax, where they now are. Col.
Jameson Of the Maine I'd regiment Col Cam
eron Of the n. y, 18th, and Col Slooum, are
reported killed. Col Marston of the n. II.
I'd regiment, lost an arm Col. Lawrence of
the Mass. 9th, Capt. Gordon Of Co. II, Mass.
llth, Col Girden of the same regiment, are
wounded.
1t was known TO our troops a. the time of
the battle yesterday that Gen Johnston had
formed connection with Cen Beauregnrd
on the night of the first action at Bulls Run.
Our men could distinctly hear the cars COM
ing into Manassas junction, and the cheers
with which the rebels hailed their newly ar
rived comrades. They knew the enemy were
superior in number and position. These
facts were confirmed by our prisoners and
spies, but they were not probably known at
7 Washington and their officers in leading their
men into action only obeyed orders. Gen.
Schenck as well older field officers acted
admirably. lie collected his forces and COW
cred their retreat and mp to the last minute
was personally engaged in an endeavcr to rail-
ly the men to make stand at Centrevlle.
1t was the arrival of fresh troops, reinforce
ments TO the enemy in superior number, that
turned the scale of the battle The enemy
before now might have done more to boast Of
( if they had followed up their advantage OF
last night The reported number OF killed
and wounded is gradually decreasing. COO
Houavos have returned They will furnish
information regarding the pames, &c. Il i,
now understood that Col. Wilcox is alive, but
badly wounded
Gen. Mcclellan has been summoned to the
Government from Western Virginia 10 repair
to Washington and take command of th,
army of the Potomac. Gen. Rosencranz will
take his place in command of the army in
Western Virginia. The corps dornee al
Washington is TO be instantly recognized
and increased The orders have already been
given Offers Of regiments already raised
and being made will be accepted with such
rapidity as to ensure that this will be accom-
plished Large reirforcements from various
districts are already on their way hithcr; on
ders for them having been telegraphod yes
terday while the battle was progressi sing.
The Government entertains no apprehension
for the safety Of the Capitol Preparations
not only for defense, but for the renewal oi
offensive operations are going vigorously on.
Gen, Mcdowell has returned to his head
quarters on Arlington Heights. The regj-
ments comprising his army will resume their
positions Most of them have done so. It
is estimated that only 10000 troops were en-
: gagged in the battle yesterday, and only To-
/ 600 at any one time All communication
with Alexandria is stopped to prevent sol
diers from crossing over.
A private dispatch says Have spent eight
= hours in questioning returned soldiers Our
loss is less severe than at first reported.
, Probably not 800 killed, perhaps not 200
f For example, the I'd Connecticut regiment was
4. reported badly cut up. They lost but six.
The New Haven Grcys have all returned.
\ They say this regiment was exposed to fc-
. quent yolleys of cannon and musketry.
. WASHINGTON, July 30
9 The weather is bright after the heavy rain
Of yesterday, and the avenues and streets pre-
sent a lively appearance in consequence OF
the presence Of soldiers in various garbs, eli
ther en- route to the rendezvous or entertain
, ing anxious persons with incidents of the bat
I tie. Some are almost sinking under fatigue.
4 while those who were fortunate enough to Oh
tain conveyance in baggage wagons or other
n vehicles, make a more presentable appear
ance Our citizens are generously dispensing
= Inequalities to the soldiers On the Virginia
side things are fast being put in order and
the business Of repairing the commissariat and
ordnance damage is in lively progress.
r The last seen Of the gallant Col. Wilcox
was when he was lying wounded on the bat
:. tie field. lie is either dead OF prisoner.
Both color bearers of the first Michigan reg't
we're killed; also. Capis. Wilmington and
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