The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-07-25
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1t IL estimated that only 2O,UGJ OF our
troops In ali were engaged, and not more
than 15 900 at any one time. The returned
soldiers are completely worn out. They
complain of want of food, having had
nothing TO eat for breakfast yesterday, and
that they were kept in the fight during
the entire engagement. while the rebel
strength was constantly supplied with fresh
troops.
Sherman's battery has returned to the
city The other batteries were taken, be-
cause the horses attached to them, as well
as the reserve horses, were shot down, thus
rendering their removal impossible.
The soldiers stationed at Balls Gross
Roads, report that 500 Of the rebel caval-
ry have since yesterday evening been seen
within two miles of that place.
The stragglers, some of whom arrived
after midnight, are being gathered..up and
restored to their several companies.
A gentleman who was in all parts of the
field after the struggle had ended estimates
the killed at not exceeding from three to
four hundred
The army, in their retreat, were com
PEELED to leave behind large amount OF
provisions and ammunition. About forty
army wagons fell into the hands Of the
rebels.
WAsHINGToN, July 22.-The rebels
did not follow our retreating forces after
they passed Bulls Run.
Col. Einstein, of the 26th Pennsylvania
regiment, returned to the field Of battle at
II O'Clock on Sunday night, and brought
off six pieces of artillery, which he deliv-
cred to the commanding officer on the Po-
tomac, yesterday evening. Col Einstein
reports that the field was then clear, and
not an enemy i'll sight.
The President and Secretary Of War are
at work reorganizing a powerful army
Within the last twenty-four hours, over
10000 fresh troops, with number Of
batteries, have offered their services and
been accepted. 4 number Of regiments
have arrived, and every day will bring
immense reinforcements to Washington.
Ten new regiments Will be in Baltimore
en- route for Washington by evening. The
response from every quarter has been most
gratifying and patriotic.
The loss of the rebels in the fight at
Manassas is estimated at 5000.
Col, Cameron, brother Of the Secretary
of War. was killed in the fight.
Col. Farnham is reported killed.
Col Hunter was wounded.
WAsHINGToN July 22.-Gen M'Cel-
Ian has been summoned by the Govern
ment. from Western Virginia to repair to
Washington to take command of the army
of the Potomac Gen RoSencrantz takes
his placein command of the army of " est
ern Virginia. The corps de asnaje at
Washington is to be instantly recognized
and increased The orders have already
been given to officers OF regiments all eady
raised and being raised that they viii be
accepted with such raPidity as to insure
that this will be accomplished in few
days.
ANOTHER FIGHT IN MISSOURI,
KANSAS CITY, Mo, July 20.-By a
special messenger just arrived, we learn
the following On the 18th at halfpast
two p. NJ, Maj. Van Horns command OF
United States Reserve Home Guards of
this place, numbering 40 men, were at
tackled by 500 rebels under Capt. Duncan
three miles north of Harrisonville. The
fight lasted four hours, during which time
continual firing was kept up on both
sides At half-past six the rebels with
drew, leaving the Union men victorious
The loss Of the rebels was fourteen killed
including two officers. The Union men
continued their march crossing Grand
river, but they were compelled to leave
three of their baggage wagons on the
bank Of the river, owing TO the high
water.
Maj Van Horns force was attacked
while at dinner. They planted their flag
staff in the ground, never giving way an
inch nor moving the flag till after the
rebels withdrew. The enemy attempted
to flank them on the left with a company
Of cavalry, but were completely routed
by detailed force Of twenty-three men.
KANSAS City, Mo-, July l9.-The Fort
Scott Democrat of the 18th furnishes the
following items:
Gen. Lyon, who is marching south to-
wards Springfield, has about 6,000 men,
including Major Sturge's command He
has also "A pieces of field artillery Of vari-
Gus descriptions, an abundance OF ammu-
milton, and a full train of baggage wagons.
M'Culloch and jackson have retreated
across the Arkansas line for the purpose
Of drilling their troops. Their available
force is estimated at II 800, including the
Texan Rangers and Mississippi regiment
Gen. Lyons strength will be between I0N
coo and 1900
PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS.
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