Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-12

the bill and open FIRE on the enemy while depoyed my
regiment on the right with the Lsgsn and retained Col
Cash in column on the left. The main body Of the en-
envy we're retrssting by the Sudleys Ford road which
comes into the turnpike the Suspension Bridge the
south side Of the Ron. Capt Kemper fred from one
gun on the column rerestng by the former road and
from the other along the turnpike The effect Of the
firing most disastrous. The reserve which we're
pursuing meeting the main body Of the eLemy coming
by the other road just at the entrance of the bridge
csmpletly blocked it and formed basroade with
non, cassons Ambnlances, wagons ard other vehicles,
which abandoned. with borses and harness COM
psts while the drivers asd Many Of the soldiers throw
their uto the creek and everything indicated the
greatest possible panic
The venerable Edmund Rufin who fred The frst gun
at Fort Sumter, wIo VOLUNTEER In the Palmetto Guard,
shsed the fatgues and dangers Of the retreat from Fair
fax u and CALAMITY fought through tho day at Ma
fred the first gun at this retresDg column OF the
enemy which resulted In this extraordinary capture A.
this point received psremptory order to return to
| Bull RIn aud to take my position At Stone Bridge.
Here Also the tkirmsbers recaptured Gen. Stuart Of
Maryland who bad been for several hours in custody Ct
the enemy Reluctantly ordered myscommand to re.
turp but directing Col Cash 10 remain, went with de-
ashnent Of twenty volunteers from bis regiment the
bridge where found Lieut.. Col. kunford with por.
ton Of Virginia cavalry, eIucang the valuable capture.
They had arrived by the Suiays Ford road having pur
sued the enemy from the battle field and up to the
bridge when Capt Ksmper ceased firing Here re-
NAMED until 10 o'clock at night aiding Col hunford,
when | returned TO camp.
q lionel Cash's regiment remained 10 position until
one o'clock when the most valuable Of the captured art
icles had been secured aud carried to the am in
formed that about thirty pieces Of cannon were taken
at this point
At the time when fret ordered forward Cap
tain Perryman had been sent with bis command on
scouting duty across Bull Rum and despatched my
aid.de-camp, Rr. Edward Wallace, 10 conduct him 10
Lewis Arrived there, fading the regiment had euter
ed the engagement he went with Mr.. Wallace in search
Of his comrades but being able to obtain any in.
formation Of our position be attached himself to Col
Hays Lousans regiment, and entered the fight in time
to participate in the hns charge and pursuit OF the
envy Oh the budleys Ford road. Captain Perryman
ports himself much indebted 10 Mr.. Wallace for bis
Efficient aid In conducting his company through tho Gu
gsgement, and particularly mentions biz GOODNESS and
gslantry Que OF my personal aids Mr.. W. H. Hardy was
most setvcesbe during the engagement, CALAMITY bear
rg order after order with promptness sod intelligence
Having been sent BY me TO conduct Colonel Prestons
regiment TO position on my left, he shot in the
breast at the head Of that regiment before be had pro-
cecded sixty yards, and died instantly. youth Of pure
and gentle spirit he evincsd the field the COOL SELF
possessed heIosm Of the veteran soldier.
Mr. John A. Myers, private in Capt Cassons' Compa-
NJ, mounted Mr.. Hardys horse, and rendered most
taicisni aid during the remainder Of the day.
Nr. Dolby, also OF my ssG, was most so,ive 10
assisting me 90 she field, asd most conspicuously
exposed. His gallantry and intelligence In conveying
NY ordcrs, deserves particular mention. Riding into
squad OF some OF the Zjusyes when sent 10 Capt Kem-
per- then in the rear he preserved his life by promptly
repeating the signal which he Of them be
rode up
Col Cash distinguished himself BY his courageous bear
ing and his able ard efficient conduct Of his Regiment
during the whole day He will particularly report the
conduct Of his command.
Capt Kemper, Of the Alexandra Artillery, and all his
Off aud men, engaged they were, under my own
eye, merit the most honorable mention in this report
To the It'll ency Of this battery, have no doubt We are
chiefly indebted for the valuable capture Of ams stores
aud munitions Of war At the Suppression bridge. With
out this artillery they could not have been arrested
IL u difficult to discriminate among my own officers
and men, since all engaged in the fight with enthusiast
Ito bravery and spirit aud bore themselves with light
hearted aud vivscous CALAMITY to the end.
Capt. Hoke, brayely leading his Company, which was
aanked by the left wing Of the Zouiyes was severely
wounded iu the st charge, and borne from the feld
vas tskOn prisoner by the enemy, but soon rescued
This company was subsequently, courageouaiy led BY
Lieut.. PGl!iGm.
Captain Richardson was wounded early in the action
calamity leading his company. Upon being sent TO the
rear he TOO captured by the Zousyes, but after
wards rescued Ths escape Of 30 mauy Of the Zulves
10 our accomplished by their lying down, fegn-
ing to be dead wounded, when charged over them
and then treacherous turning upon u.s. they murdered
one OF our in cold blood after he had urIsndeed
aud one attempted to kill another OF our number who
kindly stopped TO give him water srpposog him wound
cd The command Of Captain Richardson's company de-
yolved upon Lsutesant Durant who efficiently conduct.
cd it through the day.
Captain Wallace was slightly wounded in the face at
The head Of hs company Lieut.. Bell was also struck
Lieut.. DsPuss molt dangerously and severely
wounded in the head in the hottest Of the fight gallant
" conducting himscli in his position with his company.
Capt Kennedy struck, but ony bruised by bal III
the side Captain Casson, Halle, Cnthbert and Rhet
were uninureJ though bravey conspicuous as were ao
The company officers in ralyng and cheering their men
in the thickest of the fight.
To Lieut. col Jones and Msjor Goodwin am much
ndebe for their Efficient discharge Of Iheir important
duties The latter Was particularly exposed from time
to time and bore himsell'wilh reckless courage.
Capt. Sill, Adjutant, aud Ssrgesntasj3r Hale, were
active aud efficient, and did good service in the sight
rhs former with bis pistols and the latter with his mus
ket.
Many individual intauces OF distinguished gal'antry
have been brought to my notice, but where the whole
command have conducted themselves with courage, de-
voion and spirit would be unjust TO par cuarize. 10,
too Incidents Illustrating the gaantry aud spirit OF the
whole regiment might he mentioned but would swell this
report to too great length.
Dr. Salmond, Surgeon, and Dr. Mott, his Assistant,
were the field courag ously devotng themselves TO
tho wounded and the Chaplain, Rev. 3. J. heynardis,
assduous in his attentions 10 our unfortunate CON-
rades.
The regmental Gag, CALAMITY borne by Seret Garden,
was three times struck during the engagement and one
Of the color guard wounded. Tha hlg OF the Pal
Guard Capt Cuthbert was struck three nes that
of Capt. Kennedy once, and Capt. WRlaces once.
Among the trophies taken by my regiment was tho
flag Of the FIRST Regiment Second Brigade Fourth p.
vision OF the State OF Maine, with its proud motto
"Dir,go" and small Federal Ensgn.
would particularly mention the gallant conduct OF the
R.y T. j. Arthur whose rid, did good service and that
Of Prof ssor Vensble Of South Carolina College; Capt
Y. w. McAaster Gen. johnson Higood, Col. Allen u
| Green, Msi j. II. Peldsr Mr.. Edward Fielder aud Mr.
Oscar Lebsr citizens Of South Carolina who fought in
the ranks Is volunteers, with distinguished bravery and
| efficiency.
Accompanying this report, have the homer to enclose
list Of the cssaies Of the day in my regiment with
statement OF the number engaged.
have the honor TO b. General respectfully your ODE.
| dent servant
Colonel Commanding I'D Palmetto R.yip at, g. 9 Y.
To Btg.disr General u. L. ROpbsm, Commanding ist
Brigade s. O. Y.
srirksrST on THE STRENGTH OF THE sEcasD RrsINEsr,
| sc v, PRssiST TJR DUTY ON rar NoRsisG OF rax
2lst JULY, 1851, rsGAGID IN THE BATTLE oT MANASSAS
| l Colonel l Lieutenant Colonel Msjor Adu.ant /
Surgeon, l Commissary, Assistant Surgeon u Chap
lain. / Sergeant Major, Quartermaster Sergeant,
Volunteer Aids Total Field and Staff, IL
10 Captains % Leutenant 40 Sergesnts, Corporals
Toal Commissioned and Nan.Commissioned OH
| cers ll9
PrivAtss, s2s
| Aggregate, 7S2
| KILLED.
VIM. Il. Hardy, Volunteer Aid John Payne, Private;
Butler Guards; 5. D. Jones, Corporal Flat Rock Gusrds
Barrett, Private, Camden youuteers Issso Settles
Private, Camden Volunteers. Total, ).
WoySPrp.
Butler Guards-Capt. A. D. Hoke, severely-l.
| Palmetto Gaard-Privates J. Il Reeder, slightly; j.
T. Noses, do; ". J. Walter, do; 2. z Rice, do; 5,
Calder, do; WIN. Elliott, do. Total, T.