Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25
Especial dispatch to the, Journal. ]

Especial dispatch to the Journal
Beauregard Achieves a Glorious Victory.
MANASSAS, July l8th 1861-l0P P. NJ.
Gen. Beauragard has achieved great victory to-day.
At day break this morning the enemy appeared force
at Bulls Rum and attempted to cross our scouts.
The main battle three miles Northwest of Manassas
Junction. where Gen. Beauregard commanded in person.
The Commander the federal side is not known.
The height of the battle commenced at four o'clock this
afternoon, ceasing at five O'clock
The enemy repused three times with considerable
loss, and finally retreated iu confusion
Our casualties small
The first and 18th Virginia regiments prominent in
the fight. Col. Moore slightly wounded
The Washington Artillery of New Orleans did great
cution
The fight extended along Bulls Run about mile.
VIM Langsten, Of the Alexandria Rifemen killed.
Federal officer of high rank killed. his horse taken
and 500 in gold found on his person.
Captain Dulany of the It'll Virginia Regiment wound
ed in the arm.
shot passed through to the kitchen house where Gen.
Beauregard his dinner. The enemy is supposed to
have discovered his whereabouts.
The enemy fired into hospital, although the yellow
flag flying 1T s not customary to fire hospitals
when in battle-JoURNAL.l
[TELEGRAPHEU TO ASSOCIATED MOBILE
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 18th, 1861
Nothing reliable official has been received from Fair
fax up to noon to-day
Courier from McDowes headquarters reports that the
army marched early this morning towards Centreve
Mcdowell said as night that he believed the rebels would
fight there.
reported that Gen. Johnston is endeavorng effect
junction with Gen. Beauregard.
Scouts report that there are between thirty and forty
thousand troops at Centreville and Manassas.
The rumored engagement at Centrevle is unconrmed.
In the House bill renting fines in where ships
unable to get the proper papers, had passed.
bill forwarding soldiers letters free of charge has been
passed.
bill pay volunteers from the time of rendezvousing
has also passed.
sENATE.-Forney called the members to order announc
that Hamn would be absent for the rest of the session.
bill authorizing the appointment of assistant secre-
tary Of the Navy has passed.
Also bill fer the better organization of the Marine
Corps.
From Fortress Monroe.
Steamers from Norfolk have been landing at Sew
ellis Point, where there apparently formidable force
Preparations being made to annoy the Federal ship
ping.
There doubtless masked batteries at Willoughby'e
Point and opposite the Rip Raps.
Two negroes from Pigs Point report that the Southern
| ers in force opposite Newport News.
No Details the Battles yet Received, &c, &c.
RICHMOND, Va, July 10th, 1861.
The Secretary of War and Adjutant General inform mt
particulars to the Confederate loss have been
fciay received, of either the killed wounded at thu
battle yesterday Bulls Run Creek Manassas Pri
vae reports far refer only to small losses Virgins
| Regiments.
The loss of the Conederates vastly disproportionate
the supposed loss of the Federalists.
| will send details received.
The Secretary Of War says he has details of the
at Rich Mountain or Gen. Garnett's conflict
| CINCINNATI, July 18th, 1861.
Coxes Kanawha men fired at each other killing two AM
| wounding several
About forty miles uhe Kanawha river, Cavalry charg
was made on Coxe's column, killing two and mortal
wounding one, after which the Cavalry wheeled
! WASHINGTON, D. c., July 1s. ls6L-P. M
The bill to modify the Tariff has met with unexpecte
! opposition in the House.
Seven thousand axes have been sent after the army
In the House the resolutions expeling Hon. H. May one
of the representatives. from Baltimore on account of his re-
| cent visit to Richmond, has been tabled.
| LOUISVILLE, KY, July 49, 1861.
large lot of leather has been seized at Salt River Nv
Among the Southerners killed in Western Virginia. ar.
Capt. Skepwth. of the Richmond Blues Lieut.. Dameett
Dr. Taylor and Dr. Walker wounded Capt. Kelaguel an
his first Lieutenant. Capt. Keagne escaped camp an
carried off prisoner reports that he
/ Official Report OF the Battle BulIs Run Creek
/ RICHMOND, VA. July 18th, 1s61-4:s0 P NJ
The official account of the battle at Bulls Run Creek
Manassas received at the War Department at
| to-day.
The Confederate loss amounts to sixty killed and wound
ed. The loss of the enemy is over five hundred.
/ No appearance of the Federalists this morning
/ All quiet in the Confederate camps.
| Via Louisville and Mobile.
| BUNKER HILL Va, July 18th, lss1-P. N.
Instead of going to Winchester Gen. Patterson went
/ Charlestown, Va.
Winchester cannot be attacked from the North side with
i out great loss of life.
| Further from the. Manassas Fight.
/ RICHMOND, VA, July 10th, 1861.