American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-07-27
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July Esd, 1861

Richmond, July "a. An intelligent and
reliable gentleman from South Carolina, who
had prominent position on the battlefield,
says that South Carolina had seven regi-
ments, including Hampton's Legion, in the
battle.
The Second Regiment, under Col. Ker-
shaw, was in the hottest of the fight, and
with Col. Cash's regiment and Col. Sloan's
Fourth were the first that engaged the en-
envy They were stationed to the left of
the other South Carolina regiments, with
the Louisiana troops. Adjutant Wiiks,
Lieutenant Farland and other officers were
killed.
Col hirklanl's North Carolina regiment,
Col. Williams Third, Col. Baeon's Seventh,
and kely's Louisiana regiment constituted
the centre Of the general line, and held
Nfitchell's Ford, which is a direct line
from Halifax Court House to Manassas.
These regiments were under cannonade
from sunrise TO sunset; but, being entreneh-
ed, suffered little. Just before shutdown,
when the right wing of the enemy gave way,
they were ordered to charge a battery on
their front, which they executed in gallant
STYLE gnder the command of Gen. Bonham,
the enemy promptly retiring. These regi-
ments suffered slightly.
They pursued the enemy to Ceatreville,
ana TOOK sp5,oOO5ooV "OItH Vi ISuetai PtoP
erty.
Fortress Monroe, July "a The import
ant movement from Old Point which was in
tended, is postponed on account Of the re-
verses at Manassas.
A schooner from Norfolk, heavily laden,
it is supposed, with cannon from Richmond,
run the blockade at Newport News, and
went up James river. Only six shots were
fred at her.
Washington July 25-The Federal pickets at
Falls Church were driven in yesterday.
Mcclellan will arrive here to-day to assume COM
man6.
The War Department is busily engaged in tho
rough reorganization of the army.
The old system will be entirely changed Relia-
BILE officers will be provided. who will be subjected
to close examination by board of officers ap-
pointed by the War Department.
Two brothers named Bradley, one student OF
ministry have been arrested as spies.
The Federal pickets have been Withdrawn two
miles outside of Alexandria
It is reported that so 900 have been accepted al
ready from the Northern States
Washington july 25-It is the general impress
sion that France and England discussing the
subject of the blockade of Southern ports. with a
view to the propositions TO the eonfending parties;
New York July 25. The Herald says that the
memorial rout at Manassas has thrown the Govern
ment back upon the line occupied three mohths
The Worlds special correspondent says that a
large BODY OF Confecefdte5 are tuCdilpcu oSt"SSu
Fairfax and Centreville.
Washington, July 25.-Col. Bartlett, of the 5th
Mississippi Regiment has been brought In prs
oner.
indianapolis. July 25.-Two Of the regiments OF
the three months volunteers have returned and
been mustered ont of service. Three other regi-
ments are their way home.
Washington, July 25.-All the letters from the
War Department to troops wishing to be mustered
into service. says:
Your Regiment is accepted with the distinct IN.
derstanding that the Department will revoke all
commissions of officers who prove to be incompe-
tent
Louisville, July 25.-The Cincinnati papers con-
tains an article from the New York Tribune,
charging the Cabinet of Lincoln with incompetency
and calls upon it to resign 1t SAYS the late result
shows the recklessness of the Lincolnish attempt
at
Washington, July 25.-There is 40 doubt bat
that the reason why the rebsls declined to pursue
the retreating forces farther, that panic
occurred among them, and they retired to their
Manassas entertainments.
Richmond July 25.-Major Robert Wheat, of
New Orleans, il shot through the body. His recov-
cry douttful.