The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-27
w ASiIINGrnN InlY "a 1871

WASHINGTON July 20, 1891.
II is now stated that total loss in ,ed AZ tho hate
OF BULBS run viii rot exceed hund ed and 0ftv yast
numbers Of the missing, who first reported killed
haVesoGgcd back to their regiments since the ex-
ecoh OK the order OF General Mansfield To clear strag
CLING soldiers out of the of Washington the Num-
Der Of missing has most magicay decreased.
II is SIN, however, impossible to obtain perfectly accu
rate and reliable reports of the casualties. Few tho
r'gimertol officers have made their reports and hs
brigade and division reports are therefore delayed
AS Facts are developed proving beyond doubt that tho
victory ha been actually by forces Bulls rrn
when they stampede speculation busy to account
FOR the poric The facts they occurred have already
he stated but why The panic among the tcanstes and
civilians IN tha rear should have communicated Itself 10
The soldiers, who had for hours faced Of raden
nan, AMI repnsed charge after charge OF the enemy is
nov entirely clear. II is thought by many who have
studied the matter, that The sending forward of tho
lhree month"; mon, whose time Of enlistment was
nearly ont, was fatal error. They were
already homesc< and the approach Of the time
for their return had damened their ardor rendered
them less anNious to danger There philosophy
IN this. But he denied that of tn three
months rcgnen's behaved very calamity in the action.
There are rnqu,stionaby good many talsiais IN
army OF the Potomac who tell astounding stories OF
ther va!orous i'ats At Bulls good many Of these
sereclrded heroes the foremost nags retreat,
and their tales Of valiant decds Of high cmprize upon the
battle field for the most part pure abricaons to con-
cea their real TIE who fought best and
ran last, they Vt all say the least about their own
achevon mems.
Among the most active and energetic the battle field
on Sunday in giving aid AMI comfort to he wounded
M was NJ u. Brady, the cntcrprising Photographic
TIT H. had accompanied the army, provided with q
complete outfit for the purpose Of taking views of the
battle fields. but when the action commenced he abandon
ed his professional duties and devoted himself
exclusively to the humane and, under the cir
cumsttnccs, hazardous occupation Of attending
TO the wounded the edge Of the battle field.
Brady took with him splendid imperial instrument tho
first carried into the field He had two wagons and
Six assistants. He had opportunity to take views At
Fairfax Court House and about thirty views Centre
VILE II is his intention TO accompany the army its
march and preserve tho record OF it, incidents and
achievements. These pictures will have q historic
value, only the thousands who enlisted in DO
fence OF the Union and the constitution but to the tens Of
thousands Of their friends Throughout the country
Major Bdwsll acting commander Of the Michigan First,
in his official report Of the engagement Sunday says
his loss which was heavy, occurred mostly front Of
the enemys batteries. The loss Of officers is large pro
portioustey to No troops could have maintained
their formation any length Of time under such ire
over an exceedingly dusty road with little time for
rest and refreshments But tho fatigue tho men evnced
and their courage, GOODNESS and endurance cntc them
the highest praise
Col Richardson In his report gives great credit the
Michigan Second and Third for covering his retreat
Among the incidents worthy Of special note connected
with the battle Of Sunday the visit Of the Secretary
Of War, accompanied by friends for the purpose Of
witnessing the engagement. After spending several
hours at General Mciowcrs headquarters on Saturday,
and hearing the evidence in relation the possibility Of
General hns;on having joined forces with General Beau
regard he ordered his team and started for Washington
to forward reniorcemeDts On his arrival Washington
no drove directly the Presidents and General scotts
headquarters to inform them Of his views. Four rcgi
ments, which under marching orders for Harpers
Ferry 20 join General Pattersons column were started
South, and five others ordered TO DO ready Sunday
morning. Three Of tho regiments then ordered
had reached Fairfax before The retreat commenced.
The Second Wisconsin regiment commanded In the
recent battles by Lieutenant Colonel Peck. fow days
previous to the engagement leave granted Colonel
Coon to return to Wisconsin for short period. Having
learned that battle take place. he delayed his do
parure, AMI acted volunteer Aid to Colonel (actny
Brigader GeneraD Sherman, who compliments him
highly for his zeal in action and self possession undo.
This statement is due TO Colonel Coon, some i,nputa-
tions having boon thrown upon the courage Of a
Wscopsn Colonel. We have good authority for
stating that Colonel Coon caught flag from q
color bearer with which he rode along the wagering lines
AMI succeeded in raying considerable force to make
stand, which formed into hollow square by General
Mcdowell and used TO the retreat from the field.
Much has been said CT the gaantry OF regiments
under the CALLING fire Of the masked batteries but it oft.n
happens that those most worthy Of commentator the
last to receive it. The Scott Life Guard, Colonel Hobat
Wa w ord 10 Crifi n's haiti
in the action in its attack the enemys
works The Guard went steadily and bravcIy TO tho
work and held their position until all In the vicinity,
even Crifin's battery, had left, Notwithstanding they
were several times frod into by troops, and
during all which time they received modification Of
orders Their heavy losses indicate that they have
hot work.
The Fire Zouaycs had position at the right Of tho
Guard, and the Fifth Massachusetts, the right Of tho
Zouavcs, all under calling fire. and all suffering severe
losses.
The letter accompanying the flag Of truce to the
rebel lines in reference the dead and wounded on the
battle field was addressed "The Commander OF the
Forces at Manassas Junction" This address has been
taken in high dudgeon Instead of exhibiting feelings Of
common humanity the request to entertain the PROPOSE
ton dsdaniuy rejected because il was not addressed
TO The Commander Of the Forces of the Army of Tho
Confederate States" The sonpage OF the officer bearing
the Gag upon their outer lines totally unnecessary
for our whole army had becn all the ground to within
a few miles Of Manassas, md knew exactly
what was there. They must turn bm back and
take two whole days to procure reply 10
his message and when that comes IL is simple refusal
On technical grounds TO entertain the proposition There
ia infinitely punc,'!ousnegs than humanity in this
The brave fellows who fell in that engage
neni and their dearest friends would much prefer uai
their bones should when where they fell in defence q
The las O. their country than that the Gag under which
They Died should BE- dshonorod By even this senbance
II recognition by cur government Of the government as
nmed 10 DC &c. rp by The releN Their humanity
IN the usagas OF modern warfare None but
avages would refuse the opportunity to a foe to bury
heir dosi AID MD heir wounded on o battlefield.
the Light Eater: belonging to nc Second Rhode lslan
og,nent, commanded by Captain Reynolds was ordered