Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-07-26

regiments had now arrived to their assistance. |
when, after severe loss, they occupied the
second battery; but hardly were they en-
sconced in it when third battery OPENED
upon both the Others oblquely and from a dis |
lance of only sixty yards. Upon the cessation
of the fire of the artillery from the forts |
number OF regiments Of Alabama, Georgia
and South Carolina troops marched on The |
captured batteries with terrific war cry and |
retook them at the point of the bayonet.
! The hand-to-hand conflict was terrible, the
sharp crack of the revolvers was incessant
and many of the Southerners threw away
their bayonets, and with their bowie knives
rushed with frantic energy on the invaders
until the latter were compelled to retire pre-
cipitately. Desperate efforts were made by
the 55, 900 composing the "grand army of the |
Unionn to retake those batteries, but they
marched only to a certain death.
The Sontherners occasionally made sally, !
and driving their assalants from the neigh !
borhood retired TO their cover before they
could be outfanked
Tie loss has been terrible on both sides, the
Federals sustaining seven-eighths of tho en-.
| tire loss. Their killed, wounded and prison.
ers are computed at fifteen thousand On
the retreat all the regiments broke confusedly
and ran like sheep. During the fight, how
ever, some Of the regiments bore themselves
bravely. Among those worthy of special
|
Island troops.
The Goth loss is 900, the 18th GBrooklyn1
lose one half their entire number, while but
two hundred Of the Fire Zouaves are left out
of the entire regiment.
Muskets, knapsacks and every remembrance
were thrown aside by the troops on their re-
treat. A large number of them were cut to
pieces and taken prisoners by the Confederate
cavalry. All along the road from Bull Run
| IN Eoir fay tha Eado lie,
shooters in the woods.
The panic of the Northern army is, perhaps,
unparalleled in the history of battles Artil-
lery was deserted and the horses used in the
flight. The wagon trains were also taken for
this purpose. The wounded and dying were
left on the field to perish by thirst and loss of
blood Hundreds of them are still lying there
to whom no assistance can be given Many
of the fugi;ives did not stop until they had
reached this city.
1t was pitiable sight. Many with no mus
kets, Others minus knapsacks, their heads
bound round with handkerchief, in lieu of
caps, and two thirds of the whole of them
! barefooted. Provision stores and restaurants
were opened to them. Many of them had not
touched food for two days. and were rendered
desperate by hunger.
They craved food and would have it at all
hazards. Their feeling was well understood
by the storekeepers, who did not dare to deny
them. Scores of men with flesh wounds sat
on the steps and kerb stones and endeavored
to snatch little sleep.
I The panic did not cease when they had
reached Arlington. They crawed into the
city during the whole day in small squads
rarely numbering over dozen.
The draw bridge was removed TO keep them
from crossing, but they went to Georgetown
and crossed over the Aqueduct Many cross
ed in hoats while few easavad Ia eui,, Tho
loss of war material is very great, it is esti-
mated at the War Department at two millions
OF dollars. The famous 80 pound ritled siege
guns and six batteries were captured by the
Confederates, in all amounting to nearly fifty |
pieces of artillery
Gen. Mcclellan succeeds TO the command of
the Potomac, in place of Gen. Mcdowell
The list, Goth and Ellsworth regiments re-
turn home in few days Their time expired |
last week, but they were impressed for the
battle Of yesterday. Two war vessels are
stationed off Alexandria.
The Goth Regiment Irish Massa cred
by the 10th Scotch.
| During a part of the battle of Sunday. the
Goth N. Y. Irish Regiment was ordered to
charge the Confederate battery while the roth
Scotchl was detailed to support them against
Il flank surprise. The 60th marched steadily
on, in the face ola calling fire of grape and
chain shot until exhausted, and disordered,
they were forced to retire, when, from some
cause or other, the 10th fired upon them kill
ing many; an entire company with but few
exceptions was destroyed by the fire of the
/ Sc0tchmen
| The South Carolinians and the Goth were
both stripped to the waist and their bodies
begrimed With powder This similarity of
appearance probably caused the mistake. -
Many of the Goth not only stripped them |
selves but also took Off their shoes, which had |
rubbed their feet, in order that they might |
advance with more rapidity.
without Orders.
One Of the Vermont regiments was at one
time entirely without superior officers The
men were forced TO remain idle without in |
structions, at the most pcrlous part of the
battle. They stood about in squads, the cap
tains seeking in vain for some lield-oflicer TO
direct them.
The Generals.
There is much Indignation expressed against |
Generals Mcdowell and Tyler Private Wood |
Of the I'd Vermont Regiment, having been
sent from the battle field to Cenlreville before
the retreat had commenced, found General
Mcdowell at that place, three miles from the
scene of action. The General having arrived
before him. The feeling against Tyler, was
caused by bis prccpitancy in action, and the
lack OF confidence in his military ability.
Southern Account of the Battle.
RIcHMosD July 22.--In the victory Mt Ma |
nassus, Gen. Bcauregard commanded the right I
wing, President Davis the CENTRE and Gen |
Johnson the left wing Of the Confederate army |
The hottest attack was upon Gen. Johnson's |
wing, but was successfully resisted, when Da-
Wis attacked the Federals with the centre and
the route became complete. Our loss cannot
now be known. Gen. Beauregard and Staff
are safe. The Generals horse was shot under
him.
Movements OF Gen. Patterson.
We learn from n passenger who arrived in
the cars last night, that Gen. Pattcrson's mr.
my left Charlestown on Sunday morning. and
came back TO Harper's Ferry. II appears he
knew ON Saturday night that Gen. johnson |,
had marched to Manassas Junction.
The men under Gen. Patterson are much
dissatisfied. few days ago he appealed TO
nineteen Of the regiments, whose terms are
about to expire, to remain ten days longer, bu.
only four consented.
The 18th Pennsylvania regiment left ye.ter-
day for Hagerstown en- route for home. The
23d Penn. volunteers, the 9Th do and several
other regiments are about TO leave for home,
never to return.-San.
Latest from Washington.
WASHINGTON, July 24.-Tbere is much I'M
easiness in Washington this afternoon. The
hict that the bearer Of the flag of truce was not
permitted to enter the Confederate lines, is
considered as Suspicious An attack on Alex
andria is anticipated, and many people are
coming into Washington, giving the impress !
sion Of an advance toward the city.
The enemy's lines are closely picketted all
the way up 10 Leesburg and much anxiety +,