The Van Buren press., 1861-07-31
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/ RlcHxozp. July ls. 6Hn.
Beauregard achieved great victory to-day
at day-break this morning. The enemy APP
peared in force at Balps Ran. attempsed to
eross the stream-a severe battle ensued
three miles northwest of Manassas. Beau
reguard commanded in person. Ths name
Of the commander on the fedora. side is nm
known. Battle was at its height at 4 o'clock
Pm. 1t ceased at 5-eEemy having been
repulsed thres times. and then retrested in
confusion. having suffered considerable loss
Our casualties were small.
First and l7th Virginia regiments were
prominent in the fight. Col. Moore was
slightly wounded.
The Washington artillery of New Or
leans did great execution. The fight extern
ded along Balls Run mile.
VIM. Singleton. q riheman, killed fed
eral officer Of high rank. and took seven
hundred dollars in gold from his person
Capt. Delaney. of the 17th Virginia regi-
ment was slightly wounded.
a shot passed through the kitchen Of the
house where Beaureguard was sitting at
dinner--the enemy supposed to have dis
covered his Whereabouts.
Enemy fired into our hospital where a
yellow flag was flying.
Apparently reliable reports from Fairfax
say, federalists advanced this morning, ten
thousand strong. Aftsr four houfs' fight
ing were repulsed by seven thoussnd con-
federates under Gen. Bonham, with i'm
mense slaughter, and retired upon Alsxan-
dria.
| CINCINNATI, July l8
Cox's Kanawha men fired at each other,
killing two and wounding several.
About forty miles up Kanawha river at
Red House. cavalry charged Cox's column.
killing two and mortally wounding one.
WAsHixGros, July II.
The bill to modify tariff meets unexpec-
ted opposition in the House.
Seven thousand axes have been sent after
the army in Virginia.
Henry May. tending to his expulsion on
account of his visit to Richmond was laid
ON the table.
House bill remitting fines, where ships
are unable to procure proper papers, passed.
Bill forwarding soldiers letters without
additional charge was passed.
| Nothing reliable or official from Fairfax
Court House up to noon, to-day.
Post courier from McDowslPs head-quar-
tiers, reports that the army marched early
this morning towards Centreville Mellow
ell said. last night that he believed rebels
would fight there.
1t is reported that Gen. Johnston is en-
deavoring to effect junction with Beaure-
guard. q
Scouts report 10000 to 10000 South
erners at Manassas and Centreville.
LOUISVILLE, July II.
Among Southerners killed in Western
Virginia, were Dewitt, DR.. Taylor, DR..
Walk, Capt. Dealaguel, and his first Lieu
tenant wounded. Deleaguel escaped to
camp, and was carried off prisoner. 1t is
| reported he can't recover.
FORTRESS MONROE, July II.
Steamer from Norfolk has been seen land
ing troops at Sewell's Point, where appar-
entity there was formidable force, and
preparations being made to annoy federal
shipping.
Doubtless there arc masked batteries at
WillOughby's Point, and opposite the Rip
Raps.
Two contrabands from Pigs Point re-
port Southerners in force opposite New
port News.
BUNKER HILL, VA, July IS.
Instead of going to Winchester, Patter-
son went to Charleston.
Winchester cannot be attacked from the
north side without great loss of life.
WAsHINGroN, July Is.
Confederates have fallen back from Cen
trevilic.
A minor fight is reported at Balls Run
where several federalists were killed. The
Tribune's correspondent says, engagement
at Balls Creek, six miles from Manassas,
lasted half an hour, but the southerners
were too well posted to be driven back
three masked batteries opened at intervals,
our men retired ; heavy firing heard as the
correspondent left the field.
SENArE.-Military bill passed. House
concurred in Senate amendments to navy
bill. @ -
BURLINGTON. Iowa. July 18.
Three hundred Confederate cavalry have
invaded Appanoose county. Great terror
in adjoining counties.
Alton brigade with one company of ar
tillery and two Of cavalry, leave for north
Missouri Immediately.
WAsHISGToS, July 10.
Full particulars from Ball Creek state
that three federal companies crossing the
ravine were received by rsking fire from
Confederates, killing number. but they
stood their ground, covering their retreat
with brass cannon and Sheyman's bate
~, the horses Of which were disabled.-
-Four federal regiments, supported by cav
airy then Joined the battle. The southsrn-
ers used their guns well. The federalists
again advancing, encountered another rak-
ing fire federal guns then put in position,
and poured grspe and caaister into the
southsrnsrss unti1 their ainnuhf ffion was sx-' IL
hausted- Several federal guns were disa-
blei. Total loss of federalists is estimated
at 40 killed Gen. Tyler ordered the fed
eralists to fall back. Wilcox's division
was ordered to attempt to outaank the Ball
Creek batteries. Dispatch received at the
war department to-day. says fighting was
still going on at Ball Creek.
:. CAlRo, July 20.
Brig. Gen. Pope. of Illinois, in proc
lamation says, offenders will be dealt with
in the most summary manner. without
awaiting civil process.
WAsmSGroS. July 20.
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