Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-30

they all return to their homes to enjoy long
lives ot peace and prosperity in the midst Of
land free, and full Of the richest blessings OF
kind and bencficicnt Bcnefactor.
We gather the following additional particu-
lars from the Express Richmond correspondent
Of the o2nd inst:
" hen the glad tjdipgs were announced from
the Sp0tSWood nudSc, around which vast
crowd had collected, that the victory was
complete, but dearly bought, and that the ere
my had been routed and pursued, there went
up Il loud shout otjoyous enthusiasm, but there
were many who could not repress the silent
tar. One young lady, who had an afianced
lover at the OF battle losing all control ot
herself broke loose from iIer escort, and has
tened to the Office ot tue Telegraph Company
TO ascertain the names of the killed and wound
cd Her pathetic appeals to the opera tor, drew
tears from the eyes OF all present Many others
who had near and dear relative spent sleepless
nights,
1t is stated that Gen. Johnston was in the
battle with 20, 600 of his picked men from Win
chester. He conman cd the left flank or
wing, upon which the heaviest part of the
fighting devolveG. Under Gen. j. were tic
celebrated Maryland patriots who, it is reported
fought with all the roc!ty OF tigers. Added
to IL characteristic bravery ard piuck for which
vr.ugs deep and glicYOus, which their State
and people had suffered at the hands of Lin
coin. These seemed to inspire t teiI, It is said,
with almost Super!iu,nan courage, and they in
iiicted terrible punishment the enemy.
. Il Is also stated that some regiment under
Gen Johnston gave signs Of taNeIing, when
their intrepid commander, inscns5lc to fear,
dashed Wildly up to one CT The co.or Learers,
seized tlfezha@, and rushing boldly % The front
Ell,
bearing acted like magnic on the troops and
with yell they rushed wildly forward to the
fray. Ii is generally believed that Patterson
had, by forced march, reached the scene OF
tc;io7, and that it was portion Of his beef
e&<ing Pcnusy lvanians who engaged Gen. John
storS column.
Ger, Bcaurcgard commanded the right wing
OF the agtuy, ard is sald 60 have acted as al
kucw he would! IN the bravcst ana most daring
manner Il is reported, tl!:,t while leading
3nc celebrated Hampton Legion forward to
brilliant c.4"rgc, 'sen B. has. noble charger
shot from under hiln, another speedily sup
piled the animal place, and t;lc gallant Gen
eral was hrs de c9H5Ht but for moment.
1t is reported, that ii was under the lead o.
the glorious Beauregartt- tilat the Lynchburg
Regiment made tie desperate charge which Sc
be the most efficient command of Flying Ar
t}cry on the Continent, This is OF the
rumorS, and [ only give it as such.
II IS also reported thar President Davis CON
lnandcd tbe centre column uf our array IN I.er-
son. IaiS, however, lacks Cor tirln&ton it
is thought rn,,t the President could nOs. have
rcael.au OF action in tima, having left
here only ne early train Of yesterday mocn-
ing.
President Davis i!as sent an official despatch
this morning % the y jutant General, L. Coop
er, in wnlcn ne speaks In the most commenda-
ble terms OF the gallant behavior of all
troops lie says The victory Yesterday was
complete, decisive and brilliant. The Hessars,
after severe contest of ten hours, broke and
fled prccpitatcly towards Leeeburg, Loudoun,
and Centrevlle Fairfax county. They were
hotly pursued by about 1900 Confederate
Cavalry and many OF our Light Infantry, who
had been held in reserve, until light closed III
and stopped the chase.
1t is said that the Federals left on the field
Of battle large stores OF every kind of ammuni-
ton and great quantities Of the most valuable
and improved arms besides vast piles of their
slain.
Everywhere, in the direction of their flight,
dead bodies of the poor creatures and there
wounded were scattered.
All the neighboring farm-houses on the road
sides crowded to overfowing with their
wounded. 1t vas truly most overwhelming
"a real Waterlo defeat.
Besides any quantity of small arms and am
inuniton, the Federais lost in the engagement
several batteries of field artillery, and one en-
tire regimental sand OF colors.
Our force Immediately engaged in the fight
vas $4,000; that of the enemy estimated at
$4,000 This was the left wing, where the bat
tie ragged longest and hottest. Including the
centre and left wing, there must have been 40
eco Confederate forces, and between 81, 600
and 100, 900 Yankees.
Our loss is said to be immense, but regret
to state that it is wholly out of my power to
give even an idea of what it actually is. The
wires are working badly on the telegraph line,
and the Central train will not be in until after
dark. The losses of the enemy are represented
as being fearful to contemplate They were
scattered every portion OF the battle field,
and in many instances lay in piles, presenting
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