Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-07-26
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national army was complete. ltTesulted from
panic. TIE several divisions are now in their
entertainments. The entire loss is unknown,
but 1t is much smaller than at irst estimated.
There was but one man killed and six
wounded out of both the Ohio regiments. The
government 10 taking active measures for con-
centrating the troops here. This will be a
comparatively easy task, the men being anX-
ious to wipe out the disgrace of the panic.
Senator Foster was not killed, as reported.
ThaTe are substantial reasons which prevent
the forwarding Of details tonight.
C~orress andence Of the Cincinnati Commerciall
WASHINGTON, July 22.-The city was wrap
ped in profound gloom.
Both houses of congress adjourned early be-
ing wholly indisposed for business.
The various regiments are slowly gathering.
The utmost possible satisfaction is felt at
the appointment Of Mcclellan to this depart
ment.
Russell. of the London Times, says be never
in his life saw such fighting as yesterday.
Four hours, he says, both armies stood mp to q
kind of conflict which for vigor, endurance
and rertinacity, was unequaled.
About half Of the Ohio troops are known to
be safe already; great many were behind at
Fairfax, last night.
Every street corner and hotel are crowded
with eager and excited groups, listening to the
story Of some escaped volunteer.
Leading Congressman, many of whom were
witnesses of the action, loudly condemn the
generals on the field for ordering a premature
attack instead Of terrifying and awaiting rein
forcements. This is the universal verdict Of
every man who knows the situation.
WAsHINGTN, July 22.--Tbe agent Of the as
ISOLATED press furnishes the following "The
retreat Of our troops to Csnterville was sue
c~essfulIy accomplished by 8 O'Clock last eve
ming. The regiments are regaining the posi-
tions vacated in the morning. Those that sue
ceeded in reaching CeRterville, had four hours
to stop, the reserve force under Col. Miles, be-
ing posted beyond Centerville. At one o'clo k
in the morning the retreat from that point
commenced, and was maintained in good order
to Arlington nights and Alexandria "
The army in its retreat left behind a large
amount Of provisions and ammunition. About
forty army wagons fell into the possession Of
the rebels. As fast as our troops Tetreated
their positions were occupied by the rebels till
after Fairfax Court House was passed after
which the pursuit vas not continued. In
many instances the teamsters unhitched the
! horses and abandoned the wagons when there
| was not the slightest necessity for it. The
rebel cavalry was the terror of the volun-
teers, who we're compelled to keep the woods
to avoid being charged upon by them.
| Special to toe New York World
The rebels outnumbeTed us as three to ore.
After the day had been won by US, fresh rebel
troops were substituted for those who were
defeated.
The ammunition Of our artillery bad been
expended in the contest. AS c]aissols were
making st full speed to the rear, for a new
supply Of ammunition, the movement was con-
s'rued by teamsters and civilians there into q
retreat. A panic among them occurred. They
ran for their horses, and without waiting t.
ascertain the facts, they cut the traces Of the
wagon horses, and commenced a precipitate
retreat. The CONSERVATION thus created was
communicated to the soldiers in the real
Of the column, at the very moment wher
a charge Of fresh cavalry from Manasssl
Junction was made upon them. The enemy
were themselves unaware Of it
The result is, in a great measure. attributed
to the hardness Of Patterson.
Gov. Sprague's bravery during the Whole day
challenged universal admire ton, and, aideC
by Mr.. CASTOR, paymaster of the 18th New
York, he succeeded in bringing, with SOM
5egree Of order, out Of this chaos the brav.
Rhode Islanders, who were formed 10 the rea,
to be ready to oppose the advance Of pursuers
The fire zouaves fought like devils. Tht
New York list, 14tb, and 17th, the Minnesota
and Maine regiments were the praise OF all
They were moved down like grass by tht
batteries upon which they advanced. Til
flag OF the Minnesota regiment was completely
riddled.
WASHINGTON, Jsly 23.-The morning wa:
OCCUPIED in putting affairs in order on the Vir.
ginia side within the original federal lines
From the indications around the commissaira
and ordinance departments, the recovery from
the recent damage is in lively progress.
Boats are again running to Alexandria.
tn, Era -oTavau mill ranHa-r1na ~ ~,
headquarters Of the twelfth regiment to-day
when some acc lrats knowledge Of their los:
will be asceTtained.
The last seen Of the gallant Col. Wilcox
Of the first Michigan regiment, he was lying
wounded onthe battle field. He is either dead
or taken prisoner.
Major BidweIl took the place Of Col Wilcox
and managed to bring The regiment of the field
in the best possible order
a Zouave drummer, taken by the rebels, but
who escaped, reports the Secesstonists have al
immense number OF prisoners in their hands
l. is supposed they were principally picked W
on the way.
DETROIT, July pa private dispatch re.
ceived here this afternoon from Manassas, via
Richmond and Louisville, says that Col. Will
cox, commander Of the 2i brigade, Sd division
is a prisoner at Manassas, slightly wounded.
PHILADELPHIA, July % The Bulletin of
this city has a special dispatch dated Monday
evening, stating that Sanator Wade had ar.
rived at Washington. he states that be left
two divisions Of the army at Centerville. The
enemy remained in their entertainments.
Ger. Tyler had thTo Sn up entertainments at
Centerville.
Gov. sprague spiked the LIST R. l. battery on
the field.
Geo. P. Putnam, Of New York, slept at Fair
fax Sunday night. and in the morning walked
TO Alexsndris with $50 army wagons. The
main body of the army was there resting al
CenterviIle.
W~AsH1NGTow, July % Later accounts
show the number Of our killed is much less
than supposed. Official lists are preparing as
fast as possible.
Col. Marston, of N. H, NJ. c., lost an arm
Col. Lsmon was slightly wounded. Governor
S~prague, Of r. l., was in the thickect of the
fight, and made a gallant appearance.
A great number Of members Of Congress
and civilians, were on the battlefield, and
their flight added to the confusion.
The number of our troops actually engaged
in the contest did not exceed 10000.
SPECIAL to the n. 7. Commercial Advertiser
Major Harris left with flag of truce to-day
to recover the body OF Col. Corcoran.
The assistant surgeon at Centerville hospi-
tai says hat the killed and wounded will
rot exceed 5000.
Centeryille was occupied last night by the
Virginia cavalry, and the scouts stretched to
Fairfax Court House. They were very indus
triously engaged in picking up knapsacks, can
teens, etc on the road. There are no PROS
poets OF the traitors advancing.
The government is hourly receiving offers OF
regiments, which are accepted. The misfor-
tune has had no disheaTtening effects.
Eighteen cannon were lost in the retreat.
It is now well ascertained that the killed al
the recent battles will fall short of 1000. The
rebels did not follow up the recreating forces
after they passed Bull run.
Col. Gristein, of the 26th Pennsylvania reg
iment, returned to the battle field about II
O'Clock on Sunday night, and brought off six
pieces Of artillery, which be delivered to the
commanding officers on the Potomac yesterday
evening. He reports that the field was clear
and not an enemy in sight.
The president and secretary Of war are Wig
orously at work organizing a powerful army.
Within the last six hours over 600 fresh men,
with a number Of batteries Of artillery, have
been accepted. A number Of regiments have
arrived svery day and will bring immense re-
Inducements to the national capital. Ten new
regiments will be in Baltimore By this evening,
The responses from every quarter have been
most gratifying and truly patriotic.
Capt. Tyler received a letter this morning,
from Capt. Gibson, of the Franklin brigade,
dated Centerville, asking for horses and fodder,
from which it appears that our troops are still
there.