Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-07-27

Colonel IhomasJ killed; colonel Mason
wounded.
GEN. BEES TAFF.
Colonel C. H. Stevens, woURded.
SIXTH NORTH CAROLINA
Colonel Fisher, killed.
FURTHER DETAILS.
From the Petersburg Express Of the 24hl
It will probably require weeks to learn all
the particulars Of that great trial Of strength
between northern and southern arms, which
took place on Sunday last, near Manassas.
So far, we have heard but q 1.-THE Of what will
yet be developed, and already much has come
to hand Of q most painfully interesting char
acter.
We had a conversation yesterday with gen.
tlsmen passing through from the northern to
the southern depot, who were in the battle,
and from them learn some particulars not
heretofore pub ,ished.
It has been already stated that the "brunt
Of the battle" fell upon the left wing, Gem
posed Of some 5000 men, under Gen. Johnston.
This was the number broHght down by Gen.
J. from Winchester, but he was doubtless re-
i%nforCe9 after reaching Manassas.
The first Of Gen. Johnston's column reached
Manassas about 5 O'Clock Saturday afternoon,
and they continued to arrive until 2 the next
morning.
Hampton's legion, Of South Carolina; Col.
c. F. Fishers SIKH North Carolina regiment,
and a Virginia regiment, the number Of which
our informant did not knew, were sent forward
toward Bull run to cover the formation Of Gen.
Johnston's line OF battle. Gen. Johnston
then proceeded to arrange bis men in order for
battle, pickets having been set ont, many
of whom were shot at and several killed.
As early as four O'Clock, our informant states
that there was repeated firing on the outside
of our army, and by 8 O'Clock it became gen.
eral.
Hampton's Legion numbered $50 or 500 men,
and suffered terribly during the dav. Colonel
Hampton was wounded Major Grifin disa-
bled; and Lieut.. Col. Johnson was seen TO
fall from his horse, evidently wounded, but up
to Monday morning, when our informant left
Manassas, the ColonePs body had not been
found. nor was it known positively that he
was dead.
Of all the Legion which went into the bat
tie, there were nearly four hundred known to
be killed, wounded and missing, up TO Monday
morning. The baggage Of the killed, which
passed through yesterday, occupied the greater
portion of two freight cars.
In regard to Col. Fishers sixth North Caro-
lima regiment, we learn that their entire loss
will not probably exceed 100 or $50. Colonel
Fisher was killed in front OF his regiment, and
while leading bis men on to the fight. The
! EOiVAlNA uAouAgAALEAg ulNEELEd lAulHElL u his
watch, sword and coat, and swinging a car
bine across his shoulders, called to his men 70
follow him, which they did with great entbG-
siasm. This occurred between three and four
O'Clock, p. NJ, during the critical hour Of the
battle, which has been already referred to.
The colonel was struck by a cOnicsl musket
ball, lust over the left eye, which passed
through his hat at the base of the crown, and
went entirely through the skull coming out be-
/ hind He NJ rOursa died instantly and -vfthonf
pain.
Lieut.. Col. C. E Lightfoot, Of the Sixth N.
c.. regiment was severely wounded in the
thigh, causing him to fall from his horse. He
was Immediately taken up and carried from
the field.
Mai. Webb, of thi, regiment, is reported
wounded, but this needs confirmation.
Captain W J. Freeland's Company c, OF ths
Sixth, from Orange county, n. c., and Capt.
York's Company I, from Wake, we're sub
jected to a rakiBg fire from the enemy, and suf-
feTed terribly. The chief loss Of the regiment
fell on these two companies.
Col. Fishers body servant, who has bis late
masters watch sword and other effects, passed
through Petersburg yesterday afternoon, in
discharge OF the melancholy duty Of delivering
the articles to the lamented Colone's family.
This servant secured a splendid Colts ride
from the side Of a federal soldiers body, and
disposed Of the gun in Richmond to-day for
500.
Toe buglsr Of the sixth regiment found a
silver half dollar and two quarters in the
pocket Of dead Yankee after the fight, which
had been struck by a ball, and bent so as to
resemble a cup in appearance, thus showing
the great force of'balis,ejected from improved
arms.
Capt. York, Of conpany.L encountered one
OF the enemy within ten steps of him, with
rife drawn, but the captain was too quick FOR
his adversary. Before the latter could pull
trigger, Capt. Y. shot him dead, and procured
bis rife. The rife passed through Petersburg
yesterday, destined to the captains wife.
The Alabama Fourth regiment were in the
thickest of the fght, and we regret TO hear
that thew were badly cut to pieces.
The Maryland regiment had a forward posi-
ton in this wing Of the army, and all accounts
I agree, that they fought with the greatest des-
p%eration. It is said they have suffered severely.
These men are away from friends, cut off from
all means OF communication, and need all the
assistance that can be extended them. Many
Of them, we are sorry to hear, have lost cloth
ing and everything else that could cOnducs to
their comfort.
We are told that Gen. Johnston fought most
heroically, and during one hour in the after
noon, when tbsys were indications of wavsr-
ing on the part o. our men, it is said the Cen
eral dismounted seven different times, and ad
dressed bis men in the most encouraging terms.
One time he seized the colors Of a company,
and rushing to the front, bid his men follow.
This had the desired effect, and inspired bis
troops to a most enthusiastic degree.
Monday morning, just before the train de-
parted from Manassas, some OF our men
brought in a magnificent carriage, drawn BY
four splendid horses. It was not ascertained
to whom it belonged, but many were OF the
opinion thatit came from Washington Sunday,
and had contained the bodies of that precious
Observation-Disclosures Lincola, Winfield Scott,
WIN. H. Seward and Simon Cameron. They,
it was thought, had gone down to take a view
Of the conflict at a safe distance, bat upon the
terrible rout Of the Yarkee horces, lesped
from the elegant equipage, and sought safety
in the forests.
It'll also stated that four sharp shooters OBJ
tanned permission to make an excursion from
camp soon after the battle commenced. By an
extended detour they reached the rear OF the
federal army, and had they espied the burlY
form OF a certaiR lieutenant-general, who
stands about eight feet in his boots, be would |
probably never have lived to weep over one Of
the most overwhelming defeats Of ancient or
modern times
The prisoners taken were brought into Ma
nassss early Monday morning. Our infor-
mant states that they occupied a full half
acre Of ground, and stood as closely as they
could be well crowded together. They pre-
sen'ed a most pitiable appearance. Many Of
them were shoeless, hatless and almost shirt
less. After ten hours hard fyhting and twen-
ty-four hours without food, they looked hsg-
gard and careworn to a painful degree.
Dispatches have been received at Mont
gomery, detailing the losses Of the Alabama
troops at Manassas. From the tenor Of the
dispatches it is inferred that none Of Col. SCI
HEL's regiment were hurt. The 4h regiment
severely-Col. JONES, its commander,
being reported as killed. Fifteen o. Capt.
company, the Magnolia Cadets,
and seventeen Of Capt. GoLssBY's company,
from Selma, were killed, among whom was our
friend and contemporary, J. W. KENNEDY, Of
the Selma Issue. 1t is said that other compa-
of this regiment (4th) suffered terribly
from the ensmy's fire, but they stood their
and aided the chivalric JOHNSTON to
win the victory.
A company from Huntsville was in the Alb
and the casualties among its num-
are thus given in an extra from the DEM
n e. 4 l.