Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-18
MYSTERIOUS QurEr-1Hz ARMIES FACE EACH OTHER.


FAIRFAX CouKr HOUSE,, July l3,-The mysterious
quiet which has regned for weeks at this point still
continues, with occasional alarms based more upon
rumor than fact This cannot continue long, but
soon the two Ermies which now look each other in
the face will unite In deadly conflict unless the col
hsion be ayerted by that everything Providence.
which, up TO the present time has watched over and
protected the infant Southern Republic. IN this
great Arbiter among nations, may our Confederacy
still trust for strength and wisdom; trust that the
cause of eur adversaries may fail, and they be
driven back with shame to their sbodes in the
North. Il FL
As intimated above, the two armies are now in
close proximity, being not more than about five or
six miles apart; captures are occasionally made on
both sides, but more frequently from the enemy
On last night two Of Powell's troops were captured
near Vienna; beades this there has been zone other
from our side for some time.
The enemy is now entrenched with strong force
variouHly estimated ct three to six thousand near
Falls Church, and continue to make efforts to ad-
vance up the Orange railroad. How those efforts
ought to be met, rests with our commanders, and
while the Southern soldiers grow impatient from de-
lay, yet such ia the confidence in chiefs, thatthey
are willing to abide their decision. The spirit of
the gallant Texans in their struggle for indepen-
dence seems to be impressed upon every heart, and
death or victory will be the battle shout of every
Southern soldier who feels impressed with the
truth that chains, degradation and abuse Of wives
daughters and destruction of their homes awaits
their defeat. -
1t is glorious sight to all who love Virginia and
the South, to see the contest going on for the
post of danger. Alabama Mississippi and South
Carolina unite with old Virginia in their efforts TO
prepare for the foe. Who shall do most when the
struggle comes remains yet to be seen but the
regiments that surpsss the gallant South Carolini-
ans in daring and effective effort, must needs arm
their breasts with steel. The commander, General
Bonham, who was first on the field, is q gentleman
of the pure Southern stamp, and seems to have no
fear of dangers where duty calls
IMPORTANT FROM MANASSAS.
The Lynchburg Tighian's correspondent writes
from Manassas junction, under date Of July IL, as
follows: -
Events of mOmentOas Importance, are erowding
each other in such rapid succession in this locality
as to render it almost matter Of impossiblity TO
keep up with the record. The cloud of Is thick
ening In this region and unless am greatly mistak
en- in the signs of the times will be upon US in time
unexpectedly short to the denizens of Lynchburg,
who have so many of their loved ones in this camp
Orders were issued to-day prohibiting commits
stoned officers, men from leaving the limits of
the camp. This preeaution taken in connection
with sundry others, and exhortations emanating
from Headquarters which were to-day read at Reg
mental parade, leave room in the mind Of your
correspondent, to doubt that an engagement is an
tcipated, and that very speedily Certain il is, that
the men are prepared for it, and while
many OF them regret the stern necessE
" LuaL uhS bOIH lHem IrOul. Tue DOsOus
of their families and friends, now that the hour
that will ''try mems souls is apparently at hand,
none regret the sacrifices they have made in enter
ing the service of their beloved South. There is
throughout this Regiment (Col. Gsrland's) at least
so far our observation extends, oneness of SEN
timent in their calm determination to meet the vile
invaders of our soil as becomes men and Virgins
ians. - -. --..s. -.r-...- ...-r.-r
An attack by the Yankees at this point is hardly
within the range of probability. The position is 20
strongly fortified to bid defiance to larger force
than can be spared from other posts which they
are threatening, the fight will doubtless be in ad
advance Of Manassas, (if there be one,) but the
troops at this point, expect to have hand in it.
Your readers have doubtless been apprized of
the fact, that the command of this Brigade has
been transferred from Col Terrett to General Long
street, who ia said to be an officer of merit with
the additional recommendation Of having seen hard
service in the Mexican war.
CALLING OUT THE MILITIA.
Gov. LETCHER has issued a proclamation calling
into immediate service the militia of all the eoun-
ties East of the Blue Ridge, as well as all the militia
in the Valley of the State, North of the James
River.
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