The national Republican., 1861-07-18
STARS AND STRIPES FLOATING
FROM THE CoURT-HoUsEl
)UR TROOPS PROCEED TO CENTRE.
VILE!
[E UNION PEOPLE WELCOME THE
SFEDERAL TROOPS!
FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE NOT BURNED, AS
REPORTED

REPORTED!
~
Beauregard at Manassas on Saturday
Yesterday morning, between the hours of 9
and IL o'clock, a. No., the long and anxiously
anticipated event Of the occupation Of Fairfax
Court. House by the Federal forces took place.
Every movement, both in its conception and
execution, was proceeded with in such Sc.
crecy, cautiousness, and military skill, as
that success, when it should be determined
to make a concerted action, could not fail to
be insured the undertaking. The result of the
advance upon Fairfax is but another evidence
of the ability, superior Judgment aud peculiar
fitness Of our military officers and especially
does it reflect credit upon the commander.in.
chief Of the army, Lieut. Gen. Scott. The con.
fdence which has been thus inspired in the
lat'er's unsurpassed merit and sagacity in the
arrangement Of a campaign, can not easily he
shaken and will no doubt have marked in.
auence on the troops in all their future move.
meuts.
The column under General Tyler reached
the vicinity Of Fairfax between eight and nine
o'clock yesterday morning, but the enemy had
already commenced a retreat. A cannon was
discharged from Tyler's column as they ap.
preached the village, which unfortunately had
the effect to signslize the movements to the
pickets, who hastened in and informed the
Confederates, who instantly discovered the ap.
proach of McDowell's column and beat hasty
retreat, leaving, in their haste, Ave quarters
of fresh beef, shovels spades, tools, and the
grain bags from which their horses had been
fed. The Confederates were drawn up at nine
t o'clock in line Of battle, but in little time
they made precipitate retreat.
L, The entry of the Federal troops into Fairfax,
which took place about noon, is said to have
been inspiriting, beyond description. The main
J street was filed as far as the eye could see
d with the soldiery, marching with fixed bayonets
!. and loaded guns, cheering for the Union, and
the bands playing the "star.spangled Banner,
:. As soon as the six thousand infantry in this
n column had passed, the cavalry, which were il
the rear, the artillery being in front, dashed
d through the town on gallop in chase of tn,
Confederates. They followed them four mile
k toward Centrevills, but the great heat prevent
ID ing forced march of the infantry, they re
y turned
,r within and around the village Of Fairfax i
st supposed to have been about 5000.
j. The appearance Of everything in the vcinit
Of Fairfax proves conclusvely that the advanc
n made by the Government forces was sltogethe
ID unanticipatsd. Houses in every direction wer
C, deserted, without anything being removed, 0
he any one left to guard the premises. In other
.ir highly gratifed at the arrival of our troops
ht The condition of the encampments also ind
70 70 Gated very hurried retreat
At one Of the camps, many Of the tents wer
left, in which were found considerable quaint
no ties Of provisions, cooking utensils, &C. In tn
re Quartermaster's building, Quartermaster
ty messchest was found filled with various art
ou or ces. A great nnmber Of muskets was ais
10. discovered, which we're Immediately taken POI
lc lc session Of by our troops. A great many ii
ht basins, cups &C., we're also found A NOR,
UT ing meal of rice and mix was found il GOO
~ condition in one OF the tents: : it vas quick
ne devoured by Our forces.
rs Gen. Bonham, of South Carolina, ie caid
MS
te. have been in command of the rebel forces
by AS soon as our troops entered the village,
m large secession fag, which was observed lol
BILE ing from the courthouse, was instantly haul,
ns down by one or two Of the Federal soldier
and the stars and stripes substituted.