Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-07-04
CAMP P1cKENs, Manassas, June q, 81.

CAMP PICKENS, ManaSsas, y uue -, w.
From an excessive solicitude to follow
movements here, I have returned from
Western Virginia sooner than intended.
But, returning, find nothing of especial
interest. It is all mistake that any of our
troops have been taken. The rumor will
have reached you that nine have been cap
tured, but it is all mistake. Two of Col.
Cash's men were captured a day or two ago,
but they were taken by Col. Kershaw's men,
and sustained no damage, therefore. They
were seen to entera house in the neighbor-
hood of Germantown, and the ever-vigilant
scouts of the Second Regiment took them
captive.
The most important facts I find, are that
the enemy is retiring from Falls Church,
and are being concentrated again within
the limits of the District of Columbia
There are, in fact, indications that they are
Withdrawing from this side of the river
1t is certain that there are few in Alex
andria-but a few companies-and it is
possible, therefore, that to avoid the posi-
bility of fight, which is now being urged
upon them, they may accept the alternative
of the foot race l suggested.
There is alsoa movement from Washing
ton, the significance of which is much con-
sidered. For some time past they have
been sending off cars sealed up, so that the
contents cannot be seen, and from this and
the other circumstances of security and
care, it is suspected that they may be taking
the archives of the Government beyond
the reach of danger.
1t is stated, but have not yet had time
to verify the rumor, that the gallant First
Regiment has resolved to hold on to its ad-
vance position for six weeks longer, IN view
of the possibility of battle before the ex-
piration of that time. 1t would, of course,
be matter of rejoicing that they should
do so, but if they shall have determined on
that step, I am sure it will have been the
voluntary act of the men themselves, with
out the solicitation or influence of their
officers. 1t is not unreasonable. The reg
iment is much considered. 1t holds the
post of honor. The chances are that an
engagement, If an engagement ever shall
occur, will within the time. 1t would be
hard to leave, in full view of it, and so,
therefore, l am not surprised.
Troops are still arriving. There is some
sickness, but we learn that with US the
sickness bears no proportion to that of the
enemy. The weather has been intensely
hot, and the information is received that
the miserable soldiers upon the flats of the
Potomac are dying by hundreds.
start in few minutes to make tour
among our encampments, and will report
as soon as I shall get to point at which |
shall touch the mail. They are scattered
not widely, but still over considerable
tract of conntry, the farthest being fourteen
miles off, and if can get mail facilities at
our advanced outposts, will again take up
my abode with them.
The enemy is hard pressed upon the line
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Gen.
Johnson's forces have invested Cumber-
land, and if the forces called from Pennsyl-
vania shall not be sufficient to relieve it, as
it is supposed they will not be, COL Wal
lace, in command, will have to surrender
There has been no further effort of Gene
raj Patterson to cross the Potomac.
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