Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-08-02

gallant commander. \ shout rises as Beau
regard himself rides to the line, ana in stirring
words appeals to the Legion to hold its de-
voted position lut few moments longer, and
the victory would be won. The men were
suffering horribly from the most raging thirst
when number Of the officers and privates
volunteered on the desperate mission of bring
ing water from ravine near by through the
| ilre OF the enemy. But three returned from
the gallant errand; Lieuts. Bates and Tomp-
llins, of the Watson Guards, and private .
N. Cartilage, and they just in time TO Join
Col. Hampton's last and desperate charge upon
the battery.
Troops from the South were still pouring
INTO Richmond. The 2nd South Carolina re-
glment, Col. Blanding, numbering 90l men,
reached Richmond, on Wednesday, and inn
mediately proceeded to Manassas.
None of the Richmond papers make any
mention of the action of the Maryland Regi-
ment at Manassas.
From partial list of the killed and wound
ed we learn that Gen Kirby Smith, of Regu-
lar Army, was only wounded and not killed
as at first reported
Col. Thomas, of Gen Johnson's staff, killed.
Col. Mason, wounded
Col. G. IL. Stevens, u General Bees staff
wounded.
P. S.-Since writing the above we have re-
ceived Winchester paper, which says:
All Of Gen Johnson's command were not
in the fight--not having arrived at the juno
ton. The 18th Mississippi Regiment; COM
panies Of the 18th Mississippi; LIST Tennessee,
18th Virginia and Kentucky and Maryland
Regiments arrived upon the ground Just at
the conclusion of the fight.
The Dispatches of President Davis
Solemn Action of the Confederate
Congress.
From the Richmond Enquirer of July
23d, we copy the following proceedings of the
first Congress of the Confederated States of
America:
RICHMOND, July 22.-Congress met at II NJ
The Hon. Howell Cobb in the chair.
Prayer was offered by Rev. j. l.. Burrows,
of Richmond.
The journal of Saturday was read and APP
proved.
On motion, Robert L. Scott and Walter
Preston, of Virginia, and 7, Mcdowell, of
North Carolina, newly elected members, came
forward and took the oath Of office.
Mr.. Memminger, of South Carolina--Mr
President, | beg leave to interrupt the order
of business by bringing to the attention OF
Congress the intelligence that has been recciy-
ed at this place from the seat Of war. pre-
sent the following despatch, which | ask the
Secretary to read.
MANASSAS, July %, 1861.
! Mrs. JEFFERSON Darts: We have won glo-
rious, though dear-bought victory. Night
closed on the enemy in full fight and closely
pursued. (Signed) JEFFERSON DAVIS.
beg leave to present an official despatch
received since that:
/ IL Ioo ~ D,u.ag 1ISf Hoo
! Night has closed upon hard-fought field
/ Our forces have won glorious victory The
enemy was routed, and fed precipitately,
abandoning very large amount OF arms
munitions, knapsacks and baggage. The
ground was strewn for miles with those killed
/ and the farm-houses and the grounds around
were filled with his wounded. The pursuit
was continued along several routes towards
Leesburg and Ccntreville, until darkness GOV.
cred the fugityes. Wehave captured several
field batteries and regimental standards, and
one United States flag. Many prisoners hav,
been taken. Too high praise cannot be be
slowed, whether for the skill Of the principa
officers, or for the gallantry Of all the troops
The battle was mainly fought on our left sew
eral miles from our field works our force en-
gaging them not exceeding fifteen thousand
that Of the enemy estimated at thirty-fy
thousand.
(Signed) JEFFERSON DAVIS.
This announcement, continued Mr.. Memmin
ger, informs Congress that the invader Of GU
soil has been driven back that our affairs hav
been purified and our homes secured from tn
ruthless hand of an unprincipled foe. But
sir, it has been at cost tbatw bring scr
row into many families; wet with burning
tears the cheeks of many widows and orphans
and into many happy homes bring grief ant
desoation; and presume, sir, Congress vii
be little disposed on such an occasion to &c
on with their usual business. | have there
fore taken the liberty of offering a series o
resolutions, which will submit to Congress
and ask their adoption.
e /. Resolred, That we recognize the hand Of
the Most High God, the King of Kings ant
Lord Of Lords, in the glorious victory viii
which He has crowned our arms at Manassas
and that the people of these Confederate
States are invited, by appropriate services OF
the ensuing Sabbath, TO olief up their unite(
Thanksgiving and prayers for this might,
deliyerance
2. ResoLred, That we deeply deporc th
necessity which has washed the soil Of on
country with the blood Of so many Of ou
noble sons, and that we offer TO their respcc
tive families and friends our warmest an,
most cordial sympathes, assuring them tina
the sacrifice made will be cousecrated in th
hearts Of our people, and will there enshrin
the names Of the gallant dead as the cham
pions Of free and constitutional government
3. ResoIred, That we approve the promp
and patriotic efforts Of the Mayor Of the Git
Of Richmond, to make provisions for th
wounded, and that committee Of one mem
Der from each State be appointed to co-operat
in the plan.
Resoiged, That Congress do now adjourn.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
!, and Congress adjourned to meet tomorrow q
II o'clock, NJ.
PRESIDENT DAVIS IN THE BATTLE AT MANASSAS.
The arrival Of President Davis at Manassa
I Junction, and on the field of conflict, on th
occasion Of the great battle Of the 2ist wa
hailed by our soldiers, MS We learn, with will
enthusiasm They were animated TO fresl
zeal by this evidence Of his deep interest il
the result Of that momentous struggle.
PPesiden: Davis Speech.
BY the cars Of Tuesday evening" Presidential
/ Wis returned from the battle field. In respons
/ to the calls from the immense crowd who haC
conQregated together 10 greet him, he ALLUDED
/ to the grand absorbing topic Of the day. tn,
enemy, ne said, with the taxes they had beer
/ imposing on US for twenty years, had fitted
out an army on magnificent scale. They
/ had come over TO Virginia with plenty Of arm
and ammunition, and with ambulnnccs fitted
up in such style Of luxury, as though thcJ
thought they were still taxing the South. They
had five or six hundred army wagons will
them, and provisions Of every kind in album
dance. In the whole campaign they had oyei
fifty thousand men. Their finest parks Of
heavy and light artillery are ours. They left
everything behind them they could throw
away.
A Painful Scene after the Battle.
During the retreat (writesa correspondent
| was surprised to note the few EXPLANATIONS
Of distress from our wounded men. Now and