The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-27
NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY JULY IT, 1861.

and the result il proving the correctness or our views
That General Scott was compelled by popular cm% 70
move hts army southwark before the proper tihe ap'
pears probable At all events the result mas SHOWN ay,
whatever General Scotts opinion was mo army under
Richmond so strongly insisted upon by the New York
press.
What the Americans call the grand army marched out,
q 200 strong from their Entertainments at Alexandra
and Arlington Heights, and took possession or Fairinx
Court House and Centreve, the rebels retiring as the
Union advanced very short distance beyond
uickly wooded and at a small creek called
Bulls run, the rebels made their stand In good style
the invaders drew the fire Of the concealed batteries and
waited to concert for general attack All the
arfailg mens were made and the army moved forward
on Sunday morning. According 10 the Washington nc
counts The government troops made good progress
throughout the day. took several batteries compelled the
defenders TO retire and were in fair way to force the
entire ne when towards evening fresh men were brought
up by the rebels and counter attack being followed by
panic among the Northern volunteers, the whole Union
forces rcteaed in double quick time beyond Centreve,
beyond Fairfax even pausing not till they reached their
lines On the Potomac
Judging by tie reports we think the telegraph has
made the rOut quite disastrous 1t really was There
does not seem to be any desire to gs the disgrace
ful facts Probably the Washington people were too
fright ned to permit of the Of their inventive acult s.
me hying forces do not appear to have been pnr-
sued. larkns came on soen which was an obstacle in
the way no doubt, and moreover i is not BeauregTds
policy To follow his opponents into the plains but to main
tain hs position in his businesses.
Agreat many Of the federal officers appear have been
Killed or disabled and it is probable Judging BY the re-
ports, that Of the troops behaved we'll The Ohio
regiments mentioned those chiefly TO be blamed
70! the panic but evident that the whole force was
IN an unfit state to attempt the difficult task Of driving
force equal, not superior in numbers, from ground
strong by nature and carefully strengthened by art
While the rebel General Johnston united his force with
the main army at the critical moment General Pattcrson
who ought TO have been following his opponent Johnston,
closely, was over fifty miles Off at Hrpers Ferry await
s e arrival % of General B~k , his
changes its Generals. Banks, the late Governor
of Massachusetts, and formerly Speaker of the
House Of Representatives, has proved very ell
Gent in suppressng the rebcous spirit in Baltimore and
he has now been sent 10 take independent command OF
IA division in the field. He shot fired in
anger his life and II seems rather hazardous expert
crisis. He is brave, cool man, however, has been
student Of military affairs, and may be n heaven born
tory At all events the American government is not pre-
vented by red tapesm from choosing the man to suit
their purpose. They show tho greatest contempt for
Old established rules. The system will be judged by its
results. more sensible change of commanders is the
cali Of General Mcclellan, who is professional soldier
from Western Virginia, to place him at the head OF the
army south of Washington. This prompt recognition Of
good service must be beneficial and is to be hoped that
ii will prove ssful. There 20 900 troops left
To guard Washington. General Patterson has Is 600
within short distance, and there probably 20 00O
WHO can be made available within few days
Altogether General Mcclellan should be able TO for
ward with from eighty to ninety thousand men. The
south will gain immensely however, in courage by their
victory and they will be largely reinforced II is OF nc
use to attempt TO disioge them without overwhelming
numbers. If matters remain as they We're yesterday
the rebels standing their ground ut Manassas and not
taking the Offensive may be weeks before another
engagement takes place General Scott will make great
preparations and will give long time possible ia
enable the volunteers to recover their morale
We have no doubt that the effect Of this battle will be
greatly prolonged by the result Of this first great event
Looking at the effect Of the contest Canada, regret
such denouen,nt. Trade anguishes and will languisl
while the war lasts Ere1y Cadn oO desires TO his
country prosperous should pray for the speedy success Of the
Northern arms and the prompt suppression Of the Stare