The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-07-03

orce estimated at $500 was now attempting T
D out flank us, and get in the rear Of Liens.
'ol. Stewards small command; he was ac-
ordingly directed to tall back. and the
Whole OF our advanced troops were with
lrawn. At this critical moment I.directed
lieut.. Col. Lee. to call Capt. Bridgers out !
i the swamp, and order him to re-occupy
he nearest advanced work, and | ordered
Capt. Ross company LIST Regiment Of North
Carolina Volunteers toihe support OF Lieut..
Col. Stewart. These two Captains. with
their companies, crossed over to Randolph's
Battery, under most heavy fire in the most
gallant manner. As Lieut.. Col. Stewart had
Capt. Ross was detained at the
church. near Randolphs Battery. Capt.
Bridgers. however, crossed over and drove
the Z,uayes out of the advanced howitzerI
battery. and re .occupied it. |, is impossible
to over.estimate this service. II decided
the action in our favor. In obedience to or.
ders from Col. Magruder. Lieut.. Col. Stew.
art rushed back. and in spite Of the presence
of Toe ten times his superior in numbers,
resumed. in the most heroic manner, posses
sion Of his entertainments. fresh howitzer
was carried across. and placed in the bate.
ry, and Capt. Avery, Of Company g., was
directed to defend II at all hazards. We
we're now as secure as at the beginning of
the hight, and as yet, had no man killed.
The enemy finding himself ioiled an our RICH,
flank. next made his final demonstration on
our left. A strong column, supposed TO con
sist Of volunteers from different regiments,
and under command Of Capt. Winthrop. Aid
de- Camp to Gen. Butler, crossed over the
creek, and appeared at the angle on our left.
Those in advance had put on our distinctive
badge of white band around the cap, and
they cried out repeatedly, don't fire."
This ruse was pracliced to enable the whole
column to get over the creek and form in
good order. They now began TO cheer most
Justify, thinking that our work was open at
the gorge and that they could get in by sud
den rush. Companies B. and e., however,
soon dispeled the illusion. by cool, DELHI
crate, and wel-direcled fire. Col. Magru
der sent over portions of g. c. and n. com
panies of nv regiment 10 our support. And
now began as cool firing on our side as ever
was witnessed. The three field officers OF
the regiment we're present, and but lew shot
we're Tired without their permission, the men
saying, "May fire !" Il think
can bring him." They all were in high
glee. and seemed to enjoy it as much as boys
do notwithstanding. Capt. Winthrop. while
most calamity urging on his men, was shoi
through the heart. when all rushed back with
the utmost precipitation. So far as my OBJ
servation extended, he was the only one Of
The enemy who exhibited even an approxima-
ton to courage. during the day. The fight
At the angle lasted but twenty minutes. Ii
discouraged The enemy. and he
made no further effort at assault. The nous
es in front. which had served as hiding
place for the enemy. were now fired by
shell from h0witZer, and the 0uf-houses
and palings were all in blaze. As all shell.
ter was now taken from him, the enemy call
ed in his troops, and started back for Hamp-
ton. lis he had left sharp shooters behind
him in the woods on our left, the dragons
could not advance until Capt HOke Of com.
pany X. LIST North Carolina Volunteers, had
thoroughly explored them. When he gave
the assurance Of the wood being clear, Capt.
Doathitt with some 100 Dragons pursued.
The enemy in his haste, threw away hun
dreds of canieens. hayersacks, oVercoats, &C.;
even the dead were thrown out Of the sag-
ons. The pursuit soon became chase, and
FOR the third time, the enemy won the race
over the New Market course. The bridge
was torn up behind him. and our Dragons
returned 10 camp.
There we're not quite 800 Of my Regiment
engaged in the fight. and not one hall Of
them drew trigger during the hight. All
remained manfuliy at the posts assigned,
and not man in the regiment behaved bad.
". The companies not engaged we're as
much exposed AID rendered equal services
with those participating 10 the fight. They
deserve equally the thanks Of the country.
10 fact, u IS the most trying ordeal 10 which
soldiers can be subjected, 10 receive q fire
which their orders forbid them to return.
Had single company left It's post, our works
sould have been exposed. And the cnnstan.
cy and discipline 81 the unengaged compa-
MES cannot be too highly commended.
A detachment Of fifteen cadeis from the
North Carolina Military Institute, defended
the howitzer under Lieut.. Hudnsl, and acted
with great GOODNESS and determination.
cannot speak IN too high terms Of nv two
field officers, Lieut. Col. Lee and Maj. Lane.
Their services have been Of the highest i'm.
portance, since taking tie field, to the.pres-
ent moment Nv thanks are due in an es.
peeial manner, to Lieut.. ]. VI. Poteat. Adju-
liant. and Lieut.. 4. w. Ratchford, Aid--both
% them Cadets Of the North Carolina Ins,i-
,ute ~ chirloite. The latter received
confusion in the forehead. from grape shot,
which nearly cost him his life.
Capt. BriIgers. Company A.. Lieut.. Ow.
ens, commanding Company b., Capt. Ross,
Company G., Cspt. Ashe, Company d., Capt.
Mcdowell, Company H., Capt Starr, Com
pany r.. Capt Avery. Company g., Capt.
H1ske, Company H., Lieut.. Whitaker, CON.
Company J.. and Capt. HIKE, Com.
plas ~. displayed great GOODNESS. judgment
ind efficiency. Lieut.. Gregory Is highly
spoken Of BY Maj. Lane FOE soldierly bear
ng on The 9Th. Iieuts. Cox and McKeth.
IN, Company H., crossed over under . heavy
ire, 10 the assistance u the troop. attacked
IN The isTt-so aIsO dill Lieut. Cohen com