Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-07-26
The War News.
mAnon or TnE GRAND AMY.

sehcnck's column commenced moving. Hcnts Hill
some two and half mills west of Vienna, was reached
| the enemy evidently still retreatpg.
thick piece Of timber entered in which tangible
evidence Of the hurry in which the Rebels had rereated
was found In the shape Of large number OF blankets
\ pistols, guns, eanteens, sc. .,. ....- i.
The column was about pushingon when scouts reported
battery Of several pieces less than half mile ahead
Meantime other scouts in. and reported that the
rebels had precpatey abandoned the battery and were
Tho enemy disappeared and the entrencnments were
quietly entered and taken possession of by the skrms-
ers The position was very strong one, and could nave
easily been defended
The division will move on this P. NJ to the vicinity Of
Ceutreve where the enemy is said 10 be In strong force
1880 2. MGen. Mcdowell and stat have just arrived
All four divisions will toward the Junction to-
morrow.
eralds dispatch saysat O'Clock all the enemys works
In the mel ghborhood of Fairfax far Ccntreye
occupied by the Federal troops meeting with no resist
The barrcades were easily surrounded and roads
cleared Of trees which had been feled delaying the ad
| vance but few moments. At steep hill there were
posted 200 rebcl cavalry who without waiting to ascer-
tain the strength OF the advancing force fed the
! first approach OF our skirmishers.
The rebel flag still flying at Fairfax when the Nd-
vance division with the band OF the st Rhode Island Reg
nent playing national airs entered the village II was
taken down by some Of the I'd Rhode Island Regiment
and handed to Gov Spague, and transmitted by him to
Gen. Mcdowell as regimental trophy.
! Sangsters Station, is miles
4 from Alexandria, July H. )
nave seen @ .e ng % & before u.s. End Tur opS m to
the heavy guns that carried along they have
succeeded IN making their escape without aght. We
have full possession Of the railroad far this
station. The enemy commenced their retreat to-day and
barely escaped by the old Fairfax road which occupied
as far as Fairfax Station by Gel Wilcox who took eleven
Washington, July is.
Reports prevalent and credited that fight of minor
Importance took place at Bulls Run, four miles from Ma
nassas Junction. and several killed and wounded ON
the federal side from battery.
An officer the seat OF war who reached here to-
night brings information that the troops which marched
aboul O'Clock this morning They halted within half
mile of the enemy's entertainments, and instead Of a
the town, and solitary man running down the line
nouncing that the enemy had fed. The band played the
Star Spanged Banner amid the cheering of the Federal
troops
tits said that there 1000 5000 troops of the
Confederate army at Centerve but the number prob
ably much exaggerated. They took their cannon with
them 1t Is stated on the authority Of several officers
that the news of McCleans victories generally
known at Manassas, The army was to march on Manas
sas Junction this afternoon.
Tribunes dispatch says: Gen. Tylcrs column marched
at four o'clock this morning and passed through Center
vile without firing gun. They halted about two miles
called Bulls Run. A concealed battery opened on our
troops, woundng sergeant. Two of our heavy guns
brought to bear on them and soon senced the rebel
battery. Col Richardson's brigade was then sent out
skirmshng and woke the rebel batteries on the
other side, which followed by heavy fire of mus
ketry, which was returned by men, The engagement
lasted half hour, but they too well protected
too much for the force opposed to them Our
whose flag hoated from MILL cheered Justify at this
ment shell from the battery to the left hitherto
silent and unknown burst the top Of the hill where
FIRST battery had been stationed, and whore there
were number Of civilians
Several casualties occurred, but mortally
wounded. Several were wounded by bullets.
s Washington, July 10.
News from Centerville to the 18th received with full
particulars of the engagement at Bulls Run. There ART
but few additional items of interest
Three companies of the Massachusetts, First were the
first engaged, and crossing ravine when they re-
: ceived a rakiDg fire. killing number. They gaantly
sustained their position and covered the retreat Of
brass Of Shermans battery the horses of whcl
If Michigan Second and the New York Twelfth.
The Federal forces then took their position hill
two riaed cannon were planted in front supported by
Capt Brackets Company D. I'd Cavalry, with line o.
infantry composed of the I'd Regiment Of Michigan, and
the 18th Regiment of N. Y, in the steady fire
was kept up on both sides in this position The rebel
ing the road. They used their guns WE'LL They did
reply to our return fre for half an hour during which
time they received large renforcemens While were
again advancing, met by rakng fire. Our gum
again put in position and poured grape aud can
mister among the enemy till the supply exhausted
Capt Ayres ofthe artillery lost killed. and three
s. wounded, and several of his pieces disabled.
The New York 18th suffered most, and the Massachu
sett st next Total loss on side estimated at 81
killed and 40 wounded At4z o'clock Cen Tyler ordered
the horses suffered for want of water Only about 800
forces at time engaged The force of thu
# rebels was estimated at 900.
n Col Wcox's division, including the Fire Zouaves
e moved from Fairfax tonight TO flank the enemy Thi
battery is thought to be of line of batteries from
Acounk Creek Manassas Our troops did not retrea
as represented in some quarters, but only retired for
more effective engagement Last night after the hrini
ceased Cen Schencs brigade proceeded up the Gaines
vile road to flank the position Of two or three more prom
q lnent batteries Whicn had opened ON our troops
The Confedeates who engaged the Federals at the Rur
it is said those driven back from various place
between Fairfax and Centprville in addition to rein
forcement of FIVE regiments which brought from
Manassas during the action, which continued about five
j hours.
In spite of the various the condition of affair
at the close of yesterday be characterized draw
battle, there being decided result; the Confederate
nowhere showing themselves during the battle they be
ing altogether concealed by the woods ravines and
trenchments, from which they directed their fire.
O Washington, July 2O-Midnight
D We from, n to l o'clock thi
afternoon. Cen johnson has reinforced Beauegard will
1900 men, out-generalling Gen Patterson most com
pletely The rebel force is from 10000 to $1,000
enough to give fearulbat They have twentysevel
. companies of cavalry.
Washington July 21-4 PM
The battle of Bulls Run was renewed at 10 o'cocl
this morning, since which time the battle has been ragu
with exceeding aerceness The rebels contest every incl
It Our troops have succeeded in crossing the Run AM
have carried by storm the batteries which cut down
men on Thursday. Our forces are pushing on towar
Manassas. Cen Mcdowell has the best OF the fight 81
far as heard from.
' deserter from the rebel camp who Connection
impressed into their army says that Gems Lee
Beauregard standing together talking when the frs
shell from artillery struck their feet and kllle
several officers Our firing did great damage to their
dispatch just received from Fairfax dated 2;45 thi
afternoon says that by the sound of the firing is
cluded that the batteries have passed. for muse
y firing Is heard instead of cannonandng. The firing
more distant nan when II commenced, and more to tn
left, which confirms the above conclusion.
Gen. Scott expresses his satisfaction with the reports
and is confident OF the result.
Great dissatisfaction Is expressed against Patterson 70
II ever allowing johnson to escape him.
If Washington, July 2lst-o P. NJ.
1t is said that the possession Of Bulls Run by on
troops cuts off the supply of water for the rebels
nassas. If have the Manassas fight for the
must have water retreat
The latest dispatches from Fairfax state that Genera
h Mcdowell is pressing forward to Manassas being vcto
rous nj all points He will probably rest tonight
! push to Manassas in the morning The loss toda
has not been reported but II must have been very hea
on both sides. The firing was incessant for hours
Washington, July o.
After the latest information received from Center
vile, at 1880 last night, of events took place
n the intensest degree disastrous.
Many confused statements prevalent, but enougl
is known to warrant the statement that have suere
in degree which has cast gloom the remnants
army and excited the deepest melancholy Throughout
Washington
The carnage heavy on both sides. We advan
q cling and taking their masked batteries gradually but
surely and driving the enemy toward Manassas Junction
when they seemed to have been reinforced by Cen John
son, who it is understood took command and
driving US back when panic among troops sudden
occurred and regular stampede took place 1t is though
e that Gen. Mcdowell undertook to make stand at o
near Centreville but the panic fearful that tn
whole army became demorazed, and II was impossibl
to check them either at Centerville Fairfax Cour
: House. Gen. Mcdowell intended to make another stan
at Fairfax Court House but forces being in full etrea
he could not accomplish the object.
. Beyond Fairfax Court House the retreat kept u
until the men reached their regular eneampments
portion OF them returned to them but s larger POI
G ton came inside the entrenchments.
A large number of the troops in their retreat fell