Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-08

Daring Deeds of Rravery-t:rcat yic-
tory of the southern Forccs--The De-
feat Of the Federal Army--KilIed and
WouBded--TerribieS Scenes.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Enquirer
Manassas Junction, July 21.--The Sc
verest battle that was ever fought in this
country took place to-day between the
Coniederates and Federal forces AS
stated to you few days ago, the armies
had faced each other until it was evident
collision must ensue. About o'clock
TINS morning, part Of the Fcdei al forces,
about 10, 600 strong, commenced an attack
on the Confederate troops at Stone Bridge
on the turnpike, six miles above here,
numbering only 600, being the 4th Ala
bama Regiment nnder Col. Sloane. Such
was the suddenness of the charge, that
the regiment suffered greatly, but like the
immortal SpartaDs they held their ground
until reinforcements came up. L he one.
my succeeded in crossing the Run, but
but were forced back in the evening, and
made the retreat in the utmost disorder.
The Confederates had on the field about
10000. Two intelligent prisoners, who
were token, state that the enemy had from
10000 to 10000 picked troops on the
ground, and yet they were forced to retreat
and leave the field to the victorious South
elners.
1t would be unjust to discriminate a
mong the various regiments, for all did
their work well. Virginia, North Caro-
lima, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas,
Kentucky, and perhaps little Florida,
have united their destines this day in
eternal bonds sorfriendship sealed in blood
May it ever continue, and strengthen as
time shall pass.
Governor Smith was active in the
engagement with the portion of the req
ment assigned to him, and elected the
warme-t expressions Of admiration from
General Beauregard.
1t is sad to think that the folly Of oul
invaders has caused much grief to the
tiresides of Southerners, but when it i,
remembered that the loss is done in the
glorious cause Of Southern independence
it will be a lasting honor to the families
of those who fall in its prosecution.
BY the way, General Beauregard mus
be man of great and active mind. HI
was upon the field the whole day, anc
planned the movements with precision
His horse was shot from under him by (
cannon ball, which shows he was not fal
from the scene Of battle. He was all the
while perfectly calm and collected, and
seemed to regard the occurrence as mere
incident of war.
Capt. Murray aad Lieut. II. Clay
Ward, of the Fauquier Guards, lately
gotten up, had an important position.
Several hundred prisoners of the enc
my have been captured and brougt to this
station to night.
p. S.-A gentleman who has Just ar
rived from the field of battle states that
Lieut. Caleb Smith was badly wounded
in the hip, and H. Clay Ward is probably
killed. He received deadly shot, and
scenes to he conscious of his condition
He bears it with fortitude and resignation
Among the prisoners is Gen. Wilcox,
late of the Alexandria Federal command
who was wounded and captured; Lieut.
Ramsey, of the Federal artillery, is killed
The whole field is covered with the dead
and dying Of the enemy. Blankets, hats,
knapsacks, guns, pistols, ETC., lie in thous-
ands over the fl Id. After the retreat Of
the enemy, the cavalry, about 2,00C
strong, pursued them about six miles,
cutting down and capturing all the de-
tatched parties they could find. The
cavalry suffered but little loss. The pris-
oners all confirm the fact that the very
best troops, artillery and other appurte-
nances of the Federal Government, were
used in the action Of to-day, which were
defeated and driven from the field.
Gen. Beauregard commanded the Con
federate troops in person, was in the
thickest of the fight, and rallied his mer
with an enthusiasm almost unbounded
telling them he was ready to die will
them or gain the victory.
from the Richmond Enquirer, July 2il
A vast concourse assemble early yes
terday evening at the Central Railroad
depot to await the arrival of the train from
Manassas. SO great was the crowd that
in anticipation of the arrival of the
wounded, it was deemed necessary by the
committee appointed to receive them, tc
set strong guard to prevent the pressure
of the people around the train when il
should arrive. By this means, the track
and a considerable space on either side
of it was kept clear, though the car tops
fences. and all the eminences in the ycin
ity were thronged with the expectant
crowd. At a quarterpast seven, the firs
train arrived, bringing twenty wounded
soldiers and the bodies of four of ON
dead-Gen. Barlow, Col. johnson, {
private of the Montgomery guard, named
James Drscol, and another whose name
we could not learn.
During the excitement attending the
anxious inquiries after their friends, and
crowding to look upon the dead and
wounded, it was whispered through the
crowd that President Davis was on the
train. Immediately rush was made in
search Of the distinguished statesman and
chieftain, and thousand shouts rent thu
air with wild huzzas as his we'll known
face and figure were discovered.
Though travel, and evidently ia
tigued by the trying scenes through whicl
he had passes in the last two days, tn
President could not deny the enthusiast
citizens the pleasure of hearing from hi
own mouth somthing of the glorious deed
so recently achieved by our brave and in
vincible patriot soldiers.