The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-07-26
Remarks of the Press on the Late
Ratt1o

ItSulurhS VI tue ITcSS oh th0 outS |
Battle.
From the Nashville Banner Of tuesday,
PERCH ES UPON OURFLAGl
The first general engagement has re-
suited VIGOROUSLY TO our brave and gal
liant Southern army. The myrmidons of
Abe Lincoln, led on by false partizan
war cry, have met with that defeat which
justice and human liberty, and vindica-
ton Of our Republican institutions requir-
ed at the hands of the Army of the Con-
federate States, and they have been sent
bowling back to their dens. So it must
be again and again, should they have the
temerity to meet, as invaders OF Southern
soil, Southern men, fighting for all that
Il freeman and a christian holds dear. 1t
may be that one such disastrous reverse
as they met on the ever memorable 2lst
of July, will awaken in them some spark
of returning reason, and lead them to con-
slider the transcendent madness and folly
Of their enterprise. If so, well. But if
not, the result is none the less inevitable.
Their ultimate and complete failure is
foregone conclusion. The extent of blood
shed must be determined by them. No
amount will subdue the South to the atti-
tude of slaves. Whatever is necessasy to
satisfy the North of this will be bravely
shed in the South. For the sake of hui
mainly we would that it could stop here
but only upon terms which secure South
ern Independence. TO this complexion
it mast come at last. We have made a
good beginning. May the God Of battles
vouchsafe us q like conclusion.
[From the Nashville Patriot of tuesday,
THE BEGINNING OF THE END.
The first great battle between the forces
of the North and the South has been
fought and won. The contest was long
and bloody. The numbers engaged on
either side are greater than ever before
collected on the continent; and were un-
der tho command of the leading military
men of the American race. The result
iustilies the confidence and expectations
of the Southern people. Victory has
perchcd upon the Standards Of the South.
| The invader has been driven back in
shameful and ignominious defeat. The
cause of Southern Independence has re-
ceived an impetus in its onward career,
which, we feel assured will not be retarded
| by any obstacle which the enemy can
throw in its path. The brave SONS of the
| South have shown that they are compe-
tent to maintain their freedom and TO
protect and defend the government which
has been established as their refuge from
the expressions of n domincering majority
of the North. The great battle OF the
2lst of July will forever be memorable in
the history Of the new Republic; and the
names Of DAVIS and BEAuREGARD will be
transmitted to future ages amongst the
great heroes whose lives have been q
blessing to the human race. Let the
Southern people rejoice and give thanks
to the Almighty. And in the midst Of
their exultation, let them not forget the
brave men who have fallen willing
sacrifice on the altar of our liberties. Let
their names be engraven on our hearts
and their heroism ever occupy bright
spot in our memories.
[From the Richmond Enquirer of Monday.l
GREAT BATTLE AND GREAT VIC
TORY NEAR MANASSAS.
| The telegraph, last night, brought the
news, the details of which will be found
under that head, that general engage
ment took place between the two power
full armies near Manassa, on yesterday
and resulted in a great and decisive vic
tory for our forces. For this result, from
the depths of their hearts, let all the
people thank God!
The victory, we sorely grieve to say, was
dearly bought. Many noble hero has
sealed his devotion with his life. The
Geographic details tell the sad story
For to-day we leave it there.
Sherman's Battery, which was taken by
our troops, at the point of the bayonet, il
the celebrated Flying Artillery formerly
commanded by Ringgold, Bragg, and
Magruder. The severest fighting, we un
derstand, took place at the Stone Bridge
where the turnpike road crosses Bull
Run. The enemy attempted to cross
there and turn our left flank, and were
there met by Gen. Johnston. Gen. Beau.
regard, we learn, had horse shot under
him, while leading column into battle
Of the result of the pursuit of the enemy
by our cavalry, we have not yet any par.
ticulars.
A dispatch from reliable source at
Manassa, received at o'clock, last night,
says:-"We have gained glorious, but
| dearly bought victory Night closed up
on the enemy in full flight, and closely
pursued"
At the time of going to press, there had
not been received any accounts of the
loss Of the enemy's officers; but it cannot
be possible that they escaped fearful
destruction.
The loss of men is not known on either
side, but our Government is sending sur
geons to the field, and we are requested
to say that all surgeons, who have instru-
ments, will be furnished with passes to
the battle field AT present we have the
enemy's wounded as well as our own to
take care Of
from the Petersburg Express of Monday.]
GLORIOUS VICTORY!
One of the most terrible battles since
the day OF Waterloo, was fought yesterday
in the vicinity of Manassas junction, be-
tween the Federal army under Mi. Gen.
Mcdowell, and that of the Conlederates
under Gen. Beaurerard. Ii commenced