Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-19
From the Ar1y Of thO PsSemse.

FAIEFAX, Z. H., Sept IAN hour ago as came
up on the Centreylle road, called on Major Wal
ton, of the Washington Artillery, from whom
learned that . battle took place yesterday in the
vicinity of Munsons Hill. Early in the msrniug
information was brought in that the Federals in
strong foroo we're crossing by the Chain Bridge for
the purpose Of attacking our advance, and OF driV
ing us from the present commanding position Cap
tain RosseP, of the second company of the Wash
inRton Artillery having four guns, two rlfed cannon
and two howitzers, were sent out 70 engage them
Their battery was supported by three companies Of
infantry, Of Colonel Hampers regiment consisting
of three hundred and eight men, and small body
of cavalry.
The FedeYals were met at LouVanSviNe. We mills
from Falls Church. and about the asms dista5ee
from the bridge, whore sharp and decisive bA.tbe
commenced, which, from the Bumbor of men Gu
gagged, may be ranked little above Abe usual ski1-
mishes. The distance of the enemy and the caYefal
manner in which they concealed all their move
ments, prevents us from sseertsining accurately
the number of the Yankees. but it is certain they
had two batteries, containing eight guns, some
twenty-eight huHdred or three thousand men, and
considerable cavalry.
The fight commenced with the artillery at long
range, the shots Of the Washington artillery falling
with great accuracy into the ranks of the enemy.
What the effects Of these ahots is not known,
and account Of the skill of the Yankees in con
cealing disagreeable facts, probably never will be
but during the engagement Capt. Eossor and his men
fred sixty six rife shots-forty FIVE spherical case
seventeen shell and three canister. Considering the
precision with which this company have heretofore
sent their missiles at the enemy, and the number of
shots fired, it may be safely supposed that the Fed
eral loss by slight, and that the battle
was of some duration.
The enemy also used their guus and fred shot
after shot in quick succession but fred badly. 1t
was another artillery duel That our fire was haY-
ing It's effect became apparent for they gradu,
ally fed from taer guss, the infantry falling back,
until panic was created, and there commenced
another similar to the last act of TIE drama
on the Plains Of Manassas. There was a complete
rout. The Yankees fled in terror, throwing away
their canteens and haversacks, which were dead
weights in the race and broke like quarter-hOrSes
for the POtOmOe and spot Of safety befOnd 1t
They crossed again by the Chain Bridge bearing
away their dead and wounded, but in the pursuit
five six bodies were seen by the roadside, which
they were unable TO carry. AS | have previously
said, the number of man put hors da COMBAT viii
not be known probably. None of the artillery 90
our side were injured, but there are runnrs that
two or three of our infantry were wounded. How
this may be, cannot say tonight; bat can get
farther particulars in the morning. The facts as
have given them from the official report of
Capt. Rosser, which Major Walton received this
morning.
learn since striving in this village that some
prisoners were captured just before the fight GEM
menced who were eDdeaYorlng to mako their way
to the advancing enemy. A Lieutenant with squae
of men had been cut scouting, and had obtained
some 1ntOfInhIOn WHICH WOulU nave Deeu VaIudDIe
had they escaped with it. These men are from one
of the Indiana regiments, and it is said that they
were anxiOusly awaiting the termination Of the
fight. feeling entire confidence in the ability Of their
Yankee friends u relesse them. These men are
now in Fairfax and will be sent on to Richmond to-
morrow,
At this time am unable to learn what part the
infantry or the cavalry took in the fight, but shall
get more particulars tomorrow, when | can add
additional facts and correct any misstaiement that
l. IL ftls Qaf1
given it will be seen that this little victory u
of The most brilliant we have won IN this cSmpRigA
Hardly four hundred men engage a force of ten TO
one Fout them, and drive them like whipped CUPS
from their kennels This is the third time GeClel-
Ian has ordered a sortle upon our lines, and the
third time he has been repulsed and ANONYMOUSLY
whipped. His success thus far has not bsen very
alarming to our cause.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF TIE BATrLA MAR LEwaEsvnLE.
MAsON's HuIr Fairfax county, Sept. 1.-THE
forces on MunsOns Hill near here were engaged on
Wednesday evening in & very spirited fight with
the Va KEGS at Lewensyille about five miles north
west from that point. You have no doubt been
furnished with the particulars of this brilliant affair
by some of your correspondents.
Col. j. Z. B. Stewart had only three hundred and
twenty men under his command, with two pieces
of the Washington Artillery, Capt Rosssr, when
they put to fight three regiments Of Hessians, with
two hundred cavalry and eight pieces of cannon,
and drove them mile down the road towards
the Chain Bridge. We killed six Yankees and took
four live ones, without having man hurt on our
side. They left guns, hats Overcosts, haversacks,
h.. strewed along the road ~ mode Manassas, and
did not stop until they got safely there behind en-
treanchments Washington, when they raised
signal lights. They are doubtless so much exasper-
ated by this CALLING defeat, that may expect an
attack here at any moment, when they will try TO
avenge themselves upon this division; but they will
have to be very sharp, and do better fighting than
they have done yet during the war, if their wishes
are gratifed in this respect They viii fnd "mask
ed batteries and other engines Of obstruction. they
have never yet seen from any Of the Baboons bal
looms.
The Dispatch says editorially:
We learn from correspondent at Fairfax G. H.,
that there has been no regular engagement yet be-
tween our advanced forces, under Gen. Longstreet
AMI the Yankees near them. COL j. E. b. Stuart
Continues to command 3 considerable force of-in-