New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-12
From Gen. Johnston's ARMY.

The Yankee InDasion at Martinsbng-G GdRa11
Conduct of the augusta Troops OUe1 One Hun
olled of The Enemy Killed and Large Natnebef
Of Prisoners Tdhe1e-Oau' Loss Ilco Killed and
Eight or Ten Wounded.
From the Winchester Republican, of Friday 9th inst
On Monday last, the Federal forces under the
command or Gen. Cadwalader, numbering $4,000,
crossed the Potomac river at Williamsport ford,
and advanced in the direction of Martnsburg. On
Tuesday morning, about 10 O'Clock, the Fifth Vir-
ginia Regiment, under command of Col. Harper
which had been sent out by Col. Jackson as
scouting party, suddenly and unexpectedly came
into collision with q large force of the enemy,
estimated to be at least 5000 strong. A sharp
conflict at once ensued. Our forces had but one
piece of artillery, which became useless after two
or three rounds had been fred. Although the
in numbers, our men fought with great GOODNESS
and bravery. The enemy being well provided
with artillery, threw shell among our forces, which
compelled them to retire, which they did perfect
order.
From persons who were engaged in the fight, we
learn that not more than 400 or 800 of Col Har-
per's regiment were in the action. The Cont
mental Morgan Guards of our town, commanded
Staunton were in the thickest of the battle from
first to last, and it was only in these companies
that any casualties were sustained. As well as
we can learn there were but two of our men killed;
their names we learn are Parrish and Snapp, OF
Capt. Avis company whilst there were eight or
ten wounded, but none of them seriously so. Five
or six of the wounded have been brought to town,
and are receiving every necessary attention. The
loss of the enemy in killed alone has been estimated
by those who were in the field after the fight, at
from 100 to l50. company which had been de-
tached from the main body, were captured by
Captains Patrick and Hardesty's companies of
Cavalry Forty.three of the prisoners were brought
to town Wednesday morning and lodged in jail.
They state that when they volunteered it was for
only three months, and under the condition that
they were not to cross the Potomac. They say
that their term Of service would have expired on
the 9Th inst, and that they were forced to cross
into Virginia. They speak in grateful terms of
their treatment since their capture, The officers
of this company have not yet arrived, but are
hourly expected
After the engagement, Col Jackson, with his
brigade, retired two miles south of Martinsburg.
Tuesday evening, Gen. Johnston, with all the forces
stationed in and around Winchester. marched to
his aid. And we may expect to hear OF a battle at
any hour.
Toe much praise cannot be bestowed upon our
forces engaged. Although largely ontnumbered,
they stood their ground manfully until they were
commanded to retreat With such material to
fight our battles, victory must perch upon our
banner.
Since we penned our article about the engagement
near Martinsburg, we learn that more prisoners
have been captured by our forces. The number is
said to be twenty'seyen,, Among them is Lieut.
Colonel, Captain and Surgeon. They may be
expected here by the time our paper goes to press
They are all Pennsylvanans. We have also re-
ceiVed information that the Yankees have taken
possession of MaFtnshurg, and are estimated to
be from Is 900 to Is, 600 strong Gen. Johnston is
at Darksville, seven miles this side of Martinsburg
and at the time Of onr writing is preparing to ad-
vance upon the enemy. His command IS about
l3.000 a glorious victory Of Southern chiealry
over the hifelings of the North who haye en-.
daeousy aud imnadentiy descecrase1 our soil with
i their pointing tresd, il h6aely expected.
The militia Of the aoHnty have been ordarsa out,
and are rapidly collecting in town eager Sog shot
az the miaioils Of Linc0lll.