The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-18

mass Of humanity rolling on slowly but rrcsstiby like
olack stream forcing its way through channel
the waving banners the inspiring strains Of the numerous
bands the shouts and songs of the men, formed most
inspiring and animated scene which was contemplated
with both amazement and terror by the unprepared
country people along the road.
some OF these ruscs manifested signs of qualification
as the troops passed their several habaons Others
looked upon them with hostile Stiffness while again some
made on for tho woods as they caught sight Of
the head Of the army.
When Colonel Reyes riding at the head Of the First br
gade came up to point at the foot of steep hi some
two and half miles this side Of Fas Church. one Of his
AIDS, who had been accommodating in advance dashed
up 70 him and reported having two hundred Of the
enemys cavalry short distance ahead to the right of
'e ioad' halt was AZ once made and six companies
Oh the First and equal number Of the Second Connect
cut regiments deployed skrmshers to tho right and
LETT OF the road Thus protected against SURPRISE the
army again moved on, and after march Of two hours
reached this point just before sunset without coming in
sight Of the enemy.
Arrived here, the different regiments Of the two first
brgades were at marched into the adjoining fields
stacked their arms parook Of their cold supper and then
prepared for their nights rest At about eight O'Clock
Col shcrmans and Col Richardson's brigade came in,
and at this hour of wrng-nne P. M--the whole divi-
sion encamped about the town. and strong pckets are
stationed on all the roads leading towards tho enemy
and the batteries accompanying the division are stationed
so as to command all the approaches The nearest picket
OF the enemy, one hundred strong is only mile from
town, on the road to Fairfax Court House.
Lieut. Tompkns, Of the cavalry company went out
accommodating this evening and discovered distractions
on the road short distance from town. The half
deoshed train Of platform that carried the Ohio
troops on their unfortunate reconnaissance of this point
some weeks since, is still standing where It was fred up
on from the masked battery.
Leonard D. Perkins, well known Union man of Fairfax
county, acts as guide to tho division.
General Tycrs staff will spend the night a. the house
Of Mr.. j. b. Bowman, another enthusiastic Union man,
who made himself obnoxious to the rebels by trans
porting the dead and wounded Ohio men into Alexandria
free Of charge
The wife Of Colonel Richardson commanding the Fourth
brigade, is the only lady with me expedition
Great relief is felt by all the Union men In this vicinity
In consequence Of the appearance or the Union troops as
rebel squads had for the last two days secured the coun
try for the purpose Of fociby mpressng all male inhab
tants into service.
The division Is ordered 10 resume its march at five
O'Clock tomorrow morning It's destination is German.
town, village one milo west of Fairfax Court House.
Gen. Tylers orders are TO take such position az to cut
of all communication between Fairfax Court House and
Manassas Junction.
am now permitted to state what has been known to
me for several days. namely That General Tyers First
and Colonel Hunters Second Colonel Third
Colonel Niles Fifth DIVISION representing Iorce .,
over forty thousand men, will all move over different
routes towards Fairfax Court House, and occupy such po
stions to leave the rebels other alternative than re-
treat surrender. similar plan Of operations will be
followed regard the rebel forces at the Junction
July 17-5A.M
To-days march of the first division will be slow as
many distractions will have removed from the road
1t is almost certain that the troops will have to nght
a portion of their way.
The entire division is now forming. All the men are
still full of mete, in spite of the uncomfortable night
they spent in the fields and show their gadness at
Mo immediate prospect encounter with the rebels
by continued cheering The Ohio regiments seem par
ticulary anxious TO square up their Vienna account
THE SECOND DAYS OPERATIONS OF THE
RIGHT WING OF THE GRAND ARMY
WASHINGTON, July II, 1851.
The HKRAIDs special correspondent forwards dispatches
Of the second days operations of the advancing army
from the standpoint of General Tyler, commanding the
First division, which constituted the right wing
GERMANTOWN, July III Pm
The second days movements of the First di-
vision of the grand army, under General Tyler,
from Vienna to this point, although more OBJ.
structed than yesterdays, have been entirely
successful up to tho time Of writing The column
commenced moving half past five o'clock this morning in