The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-30

We had a conversation yesterday with gentle
men passing through from the Northern to the
Southern depot, who were in the battle, and from
them learn some particulars not heretofore pub
lished
It has been already stated that the " brunt of
the battle" fell upon the left wing, composed of
some 1000 men under Gen. Johnston. This was
the number brought down By Gen. j from Win
chester but he doubtless reinforced after
reaching Manassas.
The first of Gen. Johnstons column reached
Manassas about 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon, and
they continued to arrive until the next morning.
Eampton's Legion, Of South Carolina; Col. Z. +.
Fishers Sixth North Carolina Regiment, and a
Virginia Regiment, the number of which our
informant did not know, were sent forward toward
Bull Run to cover the formation of Gen. John
ston's line Of battle Gen. Johnston then pro-
cceded to arrange his i'll order for battle,
pickets having been sent out many Of whom were
shot at, and several killed
, As early as four O'clock our informant states
that there vas repeated firing the outskirts of
our army, and by s o'clock it became general.
IIampton's Legion numbered $50 or SO men,
and suffered terribly during the day. Col. Hamp-
ton was wounded; Maj Griffin disabled aud
Lieut. Col. Johnston was seen to fall from his
horse, evidently wounded, but up to Monday morn
ing, when our informant left Manassas the Col S
body had not been found, nor was it positively
EnoEn that he Was dead
OF all the Legion which went into the battle
there were nearly two hundred known to be killed,
wounded and missing, up to Monday morning.
The baggage of the killed which passed through
yesterday. occupied the greater portion of two
freigl cars.
The .JaH Of Cal. FsAer--G Gallant conduct Of
North Cdrolinians
In regard to Col Fishers Sixth North Carolina
Regiment, We learn that their entire loss will not
probably exceed rs or 100. Col Fisher was
killed in front Of his regiment, and while leading
his men on to the fight. The Colonel dsmounted
Invested himself Of his watch, sword and coat, and
swinging carbine his shoulder called to
his men to follow him. which they did with great
enthusiasm. This occurred between 3 and
clock, ?. m, during the critical hour of the bat
tie, which has been already referred to. The
Colonel was struck by conical nusket ball, just
over the left eye, which passed through his hat at
tie base of the crown, aud went entirely through
the skull coming out behind. He Of course died
instantly aud without pain.
Lieut.. Col q. E. Lightfoot, of the Sixth N. c.
Regiment, was severely wounded in the thigh,
causing him to fall from his horse. He i'm
medately taken up and carried from the field.
Ma. Webb, of his regiment, is reported wound
ed bu; this needs confirmation
Capt. w. j. Frecland's Company, {, of the
Sixth, from Orange co. n. C., and Capt. York's
Company, |, from Wake, were subjected to a
raking fire from the enemy and suffered terribly.
The chief loss Of the Regiment fell on these two
Companies
Col. Fishers body servant, who has his late
masters watch, sword and other effects, passed
through Petersburg yesterday afternoon, IN dis
charge of the melancholy duty of delivering the
articles to the lamented Colonels family. This
servant secured splendid Colts rifle from the
side Of a Federal soldiers body, and disposed Of
the gun in Richmond yesterday for 500.
The buIler of the Sixth Regiment found
silver halt dollar and two quarters in the pocket of
dead Yankee after the fight, which had been
struck by ball, and bent as to resemble cup
in appearance, thus showing the great force Of
balls elected from improved arms
Capt. York, of Company l, encountered one of
the enemy within ten steps of him, with rife
drawn, bur the Captain was too quick for his ad.
versary. Before the latter could pull trigger,
Capt, y. shot him dead, and procured his rifle.
The rife passed through Petersburg yesterday,
destined to the Captains wife
The Alabama Fourth Regiment were in tie
thickest Of the fight, and regret to hear that
they were badly cut to PIECES
The Maryland Regiment had forward position
In tins wing Of the army and all accounts agree,
that they fought with the greatest desperation 1t
is said they have suffered severely. These men
are away from friends, cut off from all means of .
communication, and need all the assistance that
can be extended them. Many of them, we are
sorry to hear, have lost clothing and everything
else that could conduce to their comfort.
We are told that Gen. Johnston fought most
herOlcally, and during hour in the afternoon,
when there were indications Of wavering the
part Of our men. it is said that the General dis |
mounted seven different times, and addressed his
men in the most encouraging terms One time he
seized the colors of company, and rushing to
the front, bid his men follow. This had the de,
sired effect, and inspired his troops to most en-
thusiastic degree.
Monday morning, just before the train departed
from Manassas, some of men brought in a
magnificent carriage, drawn by four splendid
horses. 1t was not ascertained to whom it be-
longed but many were OF the opinion that it came
from Washington Sunday, and had obtained the
bodies of that precious quartette-Abraham Lin
con Winfield Scott, WIN H. Seward and Simon
Cameron. They, it was thought, had gone down
to take view Of the cosGict at safe dStance
but upon the terrible rout of the Yankee hordcs,
eared from the elegant equipsge, and sought
safety in the forests.
1t is also stated that four sharp shooters obtained
permission to make an excursion from camp soon
after the battle commenced BY extended de-
tour they reached the rear of the Federal Army |
and had they espicd the blrly form of a certain
Lieutenant General, who stands about eight feet in
his boots, he would probably have never lived to
weep over Of the most overwhelming defeats
of ancient or modern times.
All with whom We have conversed, agree in