Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-07-25
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR IN vIR.
CHINA.

From our Special CsTrespondent.l
Ercaing Netcs from Tjrgiaid-S kirmjsh at Fai1tGI-
Battle of Bun Run-Defedt Of the Enemy wih
Great LoSs-Tae Government EmbGrgO-A Fire il
the ReGr-AaOiher Battle Expected on the Isth-Tht
Disaster in the Norih-;rcst-Mouemenfs Of PGHer-
son, ETC., etc.
RICHMOND, July 10, 1861.
Wednesday, the enemy advanced upon Fair
fax Court House in large force, and our adj
vance, according to Gen. Beapregard's pro-
gramme, fell back upon Centervillo. It was
thought the enemy would continue to pursue,
inasmuch as pains were taken to give TO the
rstreat appearance Of a aasty and precipita'e
flight. The ruse, however, succeeded only
partially. Upon reaching Fairfax, the yam
KEGS halted and oncampsd for the night.
Gen. Mcdowell made his headquarters IN the
court house which, report says, was burned
upon the departure Of the troops from the
village. The loss Of the enemy, in the little
skirnish which took place on Wednesday
between his advance and our rear guard, is
not known. Oar men fred and then fell back.
We had one man slightly wounded private
in the Alabama Fifth. The Alabamians
claim a loss on the part IF the enemy Of
twenty-five. This, however, is all surmise.
Yesterday, Thursday, the enemy again ad-
vancei and attacked our position at Center
vile. Again our men retired and fell back
upon Bull run, under a brisk fire from the en-
envy. Here it had been arranged to make
a stand, and accordingly our line of battle was
formed. The enemy's column Of %, 1000 men
continued their advance, and a fire was open
ed upon them at half past twelve o'clock.
The fight lasted four and a half hours, when
they were Tepulsed and retreated. Their loss
IS said 10 have been heaVy-ours being incon-
siderable in numbers. No names are given,
except that Of Col. Moore, of Richmond, who
was slightly wounded. Our forces consisted
Of g brigade Of South CaroliDianB, under Gen.
B~oEham, and one Of Virginians, under Gen,
Longstrest. The men fought with the most
determined bravery.
The government has the exclusive coBtTo u of
the telegraph east OF this place, and no private
messages are allowed to pass over the wires. To-
day an embargo has alec been laid on the rail-
road, so far as the passage of citizens 10 cor
cerned, the en'iTe resources Of the road being
necessary for the transportation of men and
munitions Of war. This must account for the
meageTness Of detail. l will telegraph you
this afternoon.
A report gained circulation yesterday to the
effect that body Of the enemy's forces num-
beTiRg 20.000, had been landed at creek in
Prince William, % miles below Mt. Vernon, on
the Potomac, and that this force was endeavor-
ing to turn Gen. Bs%auregaTd's position at
Manassas. 1.-THE report be true, those twenty
thousand will be intercepted by a detachment
which has gone to reinforce Baauregard. The
second Tennessee regiment, Col. W. B. Bate,
has been ordered to Manassas, and is doubtless
already there. They Will give a good account
Of themselves.
1t is not known to Whas extent the enemy is
damaged. Unless it is injured more than the
reports we have received, would warrant US
IN supposing, the fight will be renewed to-day.
If SO, it will be one OF the bloodIest on record.
The president said to a gentleman OF my ac-
quaintance the day before yesterday, that
he had entire confidence in Beauregsrd's abil-
ty 10 maintain his position against any force
Scott could send against him. Since then, and
especially during yesterday and last night, be
has been largely reinforced. Expect to hear
Of another great battle and another great
victory.
Fighting is hourly expected between John
ston and Patterson. Johnson viii give him a
severe beating, if Patterson will only stand
ASAA N1tNAH u UNI Il SuAAIAD . ACANC 10
adequate 10 any emergency.
The news Of Gen. Garnett's death ia fully
confirmed. Your readers are already familiar
With the circumstances. We likewise have
reliable information of the capture by the en-
envy Of a battalion Of 400 men under Col.
Heck, and four companies of Col. Ramsay's
Georgia hrstTegiment, commanded respectively
by Captains Evans, Crump, Wilkins and
Pinkard. Col Pegram is also 4 prisoner. 1t
thus turns out that our loss in killed, wounded
and prisoners in North Western Virginia is but
little less than 1000. In the list are the names
Of some Of the best officers and most gallant
men in cur Amy. The remainder Of General
Garnstt's command has escaped and is now
safe. The mishaps Of this division constitute
the only disasters we have met during the war,
and in this case, We have abundant reason to
thank heaven matters are no worse. When
We consider all the circumstances it is a mat
ter Of surprise that any escaped.
VIRGINIUS.