The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-22

rated captions, precisely as they reached US. Tn,
are not very clear, and are, we have no doub
very incorrect in most particulars. We leave o,
readers, however, to reconcile discrepancies and
discover in what respects the facts thus furnishe
may be exaggerated or distorted. A few days W
set all straight
THE VICTORY AT BULL RUN
No List OF the Killed and Wounded AsceI
federate Batteries were Assaulted La,
ts'ridayl Night Untrue--NO Indications q
nm Advance by the Ee.ierais--Heavy Gun
from M,mssses for the Confrderates--ien
Johnsto;, Supposed to have Joined the Cor
federafe Forces at Manassas.
CsSraEvILLE, July 90, l p. M-The affair a
Bull Run, which has been magniied into a terr
BILE battle, has not resulted so dsa5terously wa
in some quarters represented.
A list of the killed and wounded cannot be accu
rately ascertained as vet.
Tn. inmates of the hospital at Uentreville are in
creased by those who suffered from exhaustion
and not by wounds. This fact gives rise to exag
geraed stories rs to larger number of wounded
flag of truce which was sent by Gen. McDowe
to the enemy 5 lines in order TO receive dea
and woundtd, refused admission by the enemy
for the reason, possibly, that they wished to con
ceal the position of their batteries.
1t may DE well to state that Gen. Mcdowell, a
the commencement Of the action at Bull Run, wa
at Saugster's Point, on visit to Cen Heiatz'e
mans command, and while on his way to Centre
vile was informed Of the battle, and immedia tel
proceeded to the scene, but did not arrive ther
until the firing had ceased.
The movement, on that OCCASION towards Manas
sas from Centreville was unau horiZsd, the ord.
OF march Of General Tyler's division being limite
to the latter point, 10 order t. await the flank move
ment of Col. iieintzleman's division, which was a
that time at Sangster's Point, the line of tht
Manassas railroad. Gen. Tyler having ascert tanec
that masked batteries were in the vicinity, he or
dered rcoonnoi'ance, on his own responsibility
The result OF this reconnaissance in diScoyerin.
the battery, although acquired by loss of life viii
PROBABLY be an adequate compensation. Besides,
large body OF our troops have been tried, and by
means found wanting.
The order for retiring was given in consequence
OF the Federal battery exhausting its shot and
lster and the exhaustion of the cavalry, which, un-
der the command of Bracket, performed the most
efficient service in the action.
The gallant Captain at al! times in advance
of his command his men following him with as
fearless and determined spirit. But the want of
water for his horses, difficulty which it is feared
will be encountered all along from Centrevile to
Manassas, prevented him from continuing his ef.
forts 10 unmask the enemy. 1t is regretted bv
some military authorities that the infantry was not
called into more active service during the engage
ment, the best part of the fight devolving on the
artillery and cavalry.
The entire portion of Gen. Heiutzleman's COM
mand, which it is understood was to flank the
enemy the south of Manassas at Brentsville, has
been removed tn the vicinity of Centreville, and
that portion Of the country is now crowded with
our troops. The publication of more definite in
formation regarding their strength and numbers
would be injurious TO the service
Last night passed quietly, with the exception of
a few instances of picket firing.
The changes in the position of the troops has led
many to suppose that an advance was intended
Immediately, but it rather indicates preparation
and defensive arrangement.
The reports that the enemv's batteries were as
sauled last night are entirely without founda ton
but it suDnDspd that braa ha cd
tonight on the hill within range of the masked
batteries. This, however, is mere conjecture, as it
is probable that General Mcdowell is still waiting
instructions from Washington.
deserter from the enemy, who arrived here
this morning, states our fire created great havoc
among their troops. and but for the fact that they
were rallied continually by Gen. Lee, they would
have retired.
1t is understood here that heavy guns have
been brought from Manassas to the scene of action
by the enemy.
There is some good reason to suppose from the
large number of baggage wagons on the road lead
ing from Strausburg to Manassas Junction, as
observed through good glasses, and reconnaissance
made by Lieut.. Tompkins, that General Johnston
has succeeded in making his retreat good from
winchester to Manassas Junction. Such is the
opinion in military circles.
Although this will largely increase the Confed-
crate forces at Manassas junction, it does not in
the least deter hut only changes our military ope-
rati"ns in that direction, as it hens in the main
Duwelfs aId Patterson's command.
Secretary Cameron to-day, in company with Col.
Scott Of the Military Railway, paid visit to Cen
trevilIe and reviewed several brigades. He return
ed to Washington this evening.
At the hour of writing, Captain Gritiith's bate
ry is moving up the Manassas road, probably to
lle position on the hill.
Important from Centreville--The Enemy
Out Hanked--A General Battle Imminent.
FAIRFAX CoURr House., July 2l.-The following
despatch has Just been received:
CENTREvILLE, July 2lst A. NJ.
We have successfully ouihanked the enemy. AT
half past o'clock this morning the various Regi-
ments about Centreville were formed for a march
At o'clock they were in motion in the direction
of Perrvville camp, Bulls Ran to the left. At
6 o'clock the first gun was heard fired by the 81
mound riGed cannon sent ahead to batter the
masked batteries that might be encountered on
the road.
There was no reply from the enemy and the ad-
vance moved on. At General McDowels head
uuaters three miles beyond Centreyille, the greater
part of the army moved to the right to avoid a
bridge some distance beyond, said to have been
undermined. They will pass over upoE pontonns
prepared by Captain Alexander, of the Engineer
Corps, and who has inspected the country mnutel Y
in previous reconnaissance, and to whom, in great
measure, the plan of the campnign is due.
general battle is expected to-day or to morrow,
and which will probably decide the fate of the
whole campaign. If Johnston has not vet fOrme d
junction with Beauregard, he will be entirely cut
off BY this manoeuvre aud thrown back upon the
mountains, his army utterly demoraliZed, and pro-
badly tGl into the hands of General Mcclellan who
is ad. ancng beyond the Blue Ridge, and if he has
formed junction with General Beauregard, it
opens communication with Patterson's column,
and thus reinforced. the Federal army can crush
out opposition. If we are driven back, the army
can retreat upon Centreville, and keep open COM
munications with Washington.
Ii Beauregard remains where he is, his commu
nications in the rear endangered, as Manassas,
being situated on the apex of triangle formed by
the railroad, a movement in his rear would destroy
his communications with Richmond.
The only danger the Federal troops run bv this
flank march would be by sudden advance of Gen
Beauregard upon Centreve, intercepting com
munica,ions and cutting off our supplies. Bu
such manOeuyre would be desperate, as cutting
himself off from supplies and placing him in an ex-
hausted luntry, and between the Federal troops
and the Potomac river.
The Goth New York regiment was assigned the
post of honor in the advance. The members of thi
regiment have agreed unanimously to serve, al
though their time of enlistment is now out. Al
the New York regiments will follow this example
The moving of the grand army was an imposing
sight. For five hours one steady column OF troops
passed through Centreville. The morale of th
soldiery is excellent. All are anxious for battle
and when informed of the purpose to advance, th
enthusiasm was beyond all descrintion.
1t is supposed that Beauregard's forces are larger
than ours.
battle is imminent at any moment. 1t, how
ever, may not take place till tomorrow.
Teegraphic wires are rapidly following th'
army, and office was opened this morning a
Fairfax Courthouse, with Messrs Buell. and Ben
ton army operators.
Great Battle Mt Bull Run-The COnfederat
Batteries Taken by the Federal Troops
and the Enemy Driven Back to Mnnassn
.JunctiOn-Nine Hours FiShting-Terribl
SiaJzgh hter -,
WAsHINGToN july 2l.-The order given to th
army to move at o'clock yesterday evening, wei
counterm anded till early this morning. Our trooI
meantime were cutting a road through the wooc
in order to flank the enemy's batteries.
The Secretary of War has received despatc
announcing thai fighting was renewed at Bull Ru
this morning. Our troops engaged the enemy vii
large force, and sienced their batteries and drO'
the secessionists to the junction with great slaug
ter The city is wild with joy.
The firing was heard in this city to-day from II
direction of Bull Run, from IL till about o'cloc
After a cessation till nearly five o'clock the sour
was again heard, and the reverberatiDg of cannt
was still audible at o'clock.
gentleman who arrived tonight, saws that at
o'clock this afternoon, the I'd ard Sd New Jers
Regiments were ordered to march forward fro
Vienna first sending back their baggage to can
Trenton Other troops were hurrying forward
the scene of hosti1ties, and there was much militia
excitement and hustle in all the camps
Official Bulletins of the Battle.
WAsHISGroN, July 2l-Tbe following bulleti
received in official quarters to-day during q
progress of the battle from the telegraph statl
about four miles from Bull Run:
FAIRFAX, July ALL A. M.-Rapid firing ir'
heavy guns and frequent discharges of musketry
ll.4O A. M.-Fighting very heavy and apparel
ly more on our left wing.
IL so A. M.-There is evidently battle towa
our left, in the direction of Bull Run and q lit
north. The firing is very rapid and heavy
As P. M.-Heavv guns again, and apparent
musketry heavy and near.
2P. M.-Tha musketry is verv heavy and dra
ing much nearer. There is evidently a movemt
more to our left
245P M.-Firing little further off. and an,