Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-07-26

ports that there were ut Manassas last nigh,
only u, 900 men. There means Of defence
were deliberately prepared but 1t is his
opinion that they will not Withstand an
assault. They had at the Junction $50 Rail.
Toad cars. On Sunday night 3eaurcgard
went to Richmond g A..
Gen. Tylcr's column moved ut four o'clock
this morning and passed through Cehtreville
without firing gun. They halted about two
miles beyond, while accommodating party
went to creek called Bulls Run. A con.
cealed battery opened on oIr troops, wound.
ing sergeant. Two Of our heavy guns were
brought TO bear ON them, and soon silenced
the rebel battery Col Richardson brigade
were then sent out skirtnishing, and soon
woke up the rebel batteries on the other side,
which was followed by heavy fire Of mus
kerry, which was returned by our men. The
engagement lasted half an hour, but they were
too well protected and We're to much for the
small force opposed to them. Our men fell
back somewhat, but in good order. The
rebels, whose flag foated from mill, cheered
Justly. At this moment, a shell from the
new battery to the left, hitherto silent and
unknown, burst on the top Of the hill, where
our first battery had been stationed, and
where there were a number of civilians. Sew
eral casualties occurred, but no one was NOR
tally wounded. Several were wounded by
bullets. Edwin Morse, Co. A. Sd Michigan
Regiment, was struck by bomb in the knee.
The wound is regarded as severe, but not
dangerous. All on the hill, both civilians
and military men, deemed it prudent to
withdraw.
LATER DISPATCHES.
Washington, July 19.-News from Cen
treville, Of yesterday, is received with full
particulars of the engagement at Bulls Run.
There are but few additional items ofintercst.
Three companies of the Massachusetts, First
Regiment were the first engaged, and were
crossing ravine when they received raking
fire. killing number. They CALAMITY sus-
tanned their position, and covered the retreat
with brass cannon of Sherman's Battery,
the horses having been completely disabled
by the fire, until relieved by the Michigan
Second and New York Twelfth. The Fed
eral troops then took positions on hill.
Two rifle cannon were planted in front, sup
ported bv Capt. Bra"kett's company G, Sec
ond Cavalry, with line ofinfantry composed
of the Second Regiment Of Michigan and the
Twelfth Regiment of New York in the rear.
A steady fire was kept up on both sides in
this position. The rebels had two batteries
of eight pieces in position commanding the
road. They used their guns well. They
did not reply to our return fire for half an
hour, during which time they were receiving
large reinforccments. While We were again
advancing, we were met with rak!ng fire.
Our guns were again put in position, and
we poured grape and canister among the en-
envy till the supply was exhausted
Capt. Ayres, of the Artillery, lost one man
killed and three wounded, and several of his
pieces were disabled The New York 10Th
suffered most and the Massachusetts, 1st next.
Total loss on our side estimated at 30 killed
and 40 wounded AT half-past nine Gen. Ty-
Ter ordered to retire. The day was excessive
" hot, and horses suffered for water. Only
engaged. The rebels were estimated at 1000.
Col Wilcox division, including the Fire Zou-
ayes, moved from Fairfax station tonight to
flank the enemy. This battery is thought
to be one of a line of batteries from Acoutink
Greek to Manassas Our troops did not re
treat, as represented in some quarters, but
only retired for more effectual engagement.
GEN. PATTERSON sUPERCEDED.
Washington, July 2O.-Gen. Patterson is
to be superseded by Gen. Banks under orders
from head quarters. Gen Banks is therefore
transferred from the War Department of An
napolis to that of North Carolina and Virginia.
and is to be succeeded in the command at Bal
timore by Gen. John A. Dix.
PREPARING FOR A FIGHT.
Washington. July Cove have intelli-
gence from Bulls Run up to Z o'clock last
evening, and from Fairfax up to clock this
morning. The fighting had not been renewed
except by picket guards, who arc very near.
The two armies, are one mile apart, ours be
ing on the ground of the battle yesterday and
last night, and the enemy within their en-
trenchments on the other side Of Bulls Run.
THE FIGHT RENEWED AT BULLS RUN-GREAT
CARNAGE ON BOTH sIDEs.-PANIC AMONG THE
FEDERAL TRooPs-vICToRY CHANGED TO DEFEAT.
Washington, July 21.-The fighting CON-
menced at 3 o'clock this morning and con-
tinued most desperately till after this P. NJ.
The rebels were driven back inch by inch,
leaving their dead on the field. The loss
of life OH both sides was frightful Our
troops behaved most CALAMITY and our guns
were very effectual. The whole force on both
sides is said to have been engaged.
Washington, July 22.-After the latest in
formation was received from Centerville at
~ o'clock last night series of events took
place in the intcnsest degree DISASTROUS
Many confused statements are prevalent but
enough is known to warrant the statement
that we suffered in degree which has cast
a gloom over the remnants Of the army and
excited the deepest melancholy through
Washington. The carnage was tremendous
heavy on both sides and on ours is represent.
ed as frightful. We were advancing and
taking their masked batteries gradually but
surely and by driving the enemy towards
Manassas junction, when the enemy seemed
to have been reinforced by Gen. Johnston,
who it is understood took command and
i ,mediately commenced driving us back,
when a panic among our troops suddenly
occurred and regular stampede took place.
It is supposed the force sent out against our
troops consisted, according to q prisoners
statement of about &c, 900 men, including a
large number of calvary. He says that owing