The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
THE MANASSAS BATTLE.


lie ball, especially when fired from rif1ed weapon,
makes an awful wound not to be mistaken for that
made by round ball from musket. More in
proportion Of the enemy fell by cutting and thrust
ing weapons, and by artillery. The bayonet and
bowie knife with the Light Artillery, were all
used with terrible effect by the soldiers from the
extreme Southwest.
Russell, the London Times, says he never, in
his te such fighting as took place at the
battle Of Stone Bridge. Four hours, he says, both
armies stood up to kind of conflict which, for
vIgor' endurance and pertinacity, was unequaled
The Hon. Mr. Ely, NJ. c., who is a, prisoner,
represents one of the strongest Black Republican
Districts in Western New York. He was most
active in organizing Wide-Awake Clubs. We
are Informed that Mr. Ely says if he is released he
will procure the liberation Of all the priyateers-
men in New York.
No MORE THAN WAS TO BE EXPECTED.-A
letter written from the Confederate Camp at
Manassas, says: 1--WE have several sur
! geons who prisoners, but they refuse to do
anything whatever for their wounded comrades.
They have thus imposed upon us the duty not
only of administering relief to the living, but of
performing the Offices of humanity for the dead"
HAD ONE OF THEM.-A gentleman who was
at Manassas Tuesday morning. saw negro
| Zouave into camp. The negro, short thick set
| fellow, had two guns on his shoulder, and drove
| his prisoner before him. The Zouave was pert
looking fellow, and wore his in sling in con-
sequence Of his wound. AS the negro reached
! the company in which the officer was standing
he handed over his prize, saying, "Massa, here
one Of desc devils who been shooting at us, sir -!
| l-Richn.ond Enquirer.
RICHMOND, July %, 1SG1-It is reported here
and almost universally believed, that five full COM
paDies, attached to one of the Yankee Regiments
which participated in the battle of Manassas on Sun-
day last surrendered TO Gen. Beauregard on Friday
| last These men, it seems, in their haste and
! fright, missed the road to Arlington, and became
lost in the Virginia forests the Blue Ridge
! Worn down with fatigue, famished with hunger
and desparing of ever making their way out with
out being discovered, they hailed one OF our scouts
and requested that their condition be laid before
| Gen. Beauregard. All surrendered, and were
kindly furnished with nourishments. 1t is pre-
| sumed they will be sent to Richmond
1t is also stated that house in the vicinity Of
| Fairfax Court house which was suspected by our
troops, was surrounded last Friday, and found to
contain sixteen Yankee officers, who not
quite active enough in their movements last Sun
day, and took refuge in this building. They were
all baeged Of course and will be securely held
until it is a<certained what disposition is to be
made of the crew of the privateer Savannah
The Colonels and Lieut.. Coiones captured in
| Kanawha Valley by Gen Wises men, also the
traitor Roberts, member of the Wheeling Con
| vcntion have all reached here and are now in du-
| rance vile.
| Mayor Mayo who went up to Manassas Tues
| day has returned. He brings with him few Of
the hand cuffs which the scoundrels intended to
have put upon the wrists Of Southern freemen.
God grant that these shackles may nlanacle the
limbs Of Scott and Lincoln before they are many
days older.
1t is now thought that our dead will not ex-
ceed 200, and our wounded 800. Many of the
latter are but slightly injured, and will soon be
out again.
1t is said that over $50 baggage, ammunition
and travelling wagons have fallen into our hands.
Also nearly 90 cannon, thousands and thousands
of rifles, muskets and revolvers; and canteeus,
haversacks, shoes, caps, overcoats and blankets,
without number. Our victory is without prece-
dent
NORTHERN ACCOUNT OF THE RETREAT.-The
Washington Star (repubcan) thus speaks of the
retreat of the Northern army from the field:
"The stream of demoralized soldiers who filled
the roads and fields on the way towards Fairfax
Court House now began to look like a stampede,
especially as many civilians from Washington and
elsew here, who had come out in private carriages
to see the fight began to tura their horses heads
homewards putting whip to their horses with such
activity that few wrecked by the way, from
coming in contact with the heavy army wagons.
Senators Chandler, Wilson, Wade, and other
members of Congress somewhat later set their
faces Washmgtonwards with gloomy countenances.
Passing along the road towards Fairfax Court
house We saw the carriage way completely strewn
with different articles thrown away by soldiers and
tcamsters. The panic among the teamsters was
increased by an accidental explosion OF some car
tridees, and they apparently thinking the enemy
was upon them hastened to throw away bags OF
grain. blankets, barrels of provisions, knapsacks,
shades, &c, which were broken by the heavy
wheels and presented the most irregular medley
imaginable.
1t is estimated that not less than $4,000 worth
of grain was thus thrown away within distance
of four or FIVE miles. In many instances the
drivers cut the horses loose from the vehicles
when there was block, and hurried on. Some
of them actually pricked their horses with bowie
knives to accelerate their speed.
The squads of demorazed soldiers were mean
time adding their quota to the panic, by throwing
avay guns knapsacks, canteens, &c, and by try
ing to mount upon and into private carriages as a
means of escape.
The army in its retreat was compelled to leave
behind large amount of provisions, ammunition,
and about forty army wagons, which fell INTO the
hands of the Confederates.