Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-08-02

THE BATTLE AT BULL RUN.
wAsnlNaroN, Friday, July 20, lssl.

tholT iOSB was 1t kleaEt hs large as tuat OI any
regiment engaged at Bull Run, in the nggrea
gate two hundred aud one.
The 38th was under FIRE nearly one hall
hour earlier than the Fire Zouaves, aud at least
an hour before the Goth, in praise of whom SC
much justly been said and writ'ens
Repeatedly repulsed, the 36th always raj.
lied-shree times under severe fire. They res
cued and took from tho enemy Gtifin's battery,
which was afterWard again lost, and repulsed
with great slaughter the Rebels in their re.
newed attempt to recapture the battery.
Their Golosel, j. H. Hobart Ward, who
served during The war with Mexico, and was
breysted for his good conduct on the field,
throughout the late battle was collected ,tcour-
sgeous and energetic Wherever his men
faltered there he was to rally and encourage
them, and where danger appeared be confront
ed it.
lieut-Col. RarnsWorth, Of the same regi-
ment, who had been upon tbs sick list for 9
week previous to the battle, aud unable to
mount bis horse, was brought to the field in an
ambulance. Notwithstanding bis disability,
be took his place with his regiment, conducting
himself throughout tho battle, and during the
disastrous retreas, with distinguished gallant
~.
The hero of the noble instance of maguau-
imOus self-saerifOs on the part of Surgeon
of one of the city regiments. heretofore men.
toned, who nobly surrendered himself to the
enemy rather than desert bis wounded com.
rades, was DR.. Stephen Gfiswold, Assistant
Surgeon of the Thirty>eighth.
Though this regiment was as long 10 the ac-
tien as any upon the field, though officers and
men bore themselves bravely, and suffered
largely, they seem hitherto to have escaped
notice. Honor to whom honor is due.
A correspondent Of The Baltimore Sun.
writing from Leesburg, estimates the rebel
loss in Sundays battle at 1000 10 killed and
wounded, says that 142 prisoners we're taken
among them the Hon. Alfred Ely Of New
York. ForiystwO pieces of cannon, $4,000
small-arms, and over 100 wagons were cap
tured.
If the number of prisoners be as exaggera-
ted as that Of arms, 80 or 40 per cent at least
rnust be deducted.
According TO the same authority, the South
Carolina troops, especially Wade Hampton's
aristosratic legion Of cavalry, suffered most
terribly.
From private letter from Leeshurg, re-
ceiyed here, we learn that 10 addition to Gems.
Bee Of South Carolina, and Barlow of Geor-
gia, Gen Eppa Hunten of Virginia was killed.
Tbs rebel loss is estimated at 1000 or I,5O0.
Col. Corcoran is reported to be slightly
wounded, and at Manassas junction.
The lst Rhode Island Regiment went home
unexpectedly last night. Tue three months
mer are sent away as fast as possible. The
Ohio, Connecticut, ksnd New Jersey Regi-
ments, the 69th, list, and 9th New York have
gone.
The Senate Committee have reported Mr..
Simmons's Tariff bill altered so as to pnt Eve
cents upon molasses, instead of four; fifteen
cents instead of ten, upon tea; aud upon cof-
fee four cents, inste ID of FIVE.
-Four Peausylvania Regiments have arrived.
also two regiments of the SickIes Brigade.
Postal communication hence to Harper's
Ferry is now established.
Major Henry j. Hunt has been appointed
Chief of Artillery for the Army of the Potc.
mac. Major Hunt was breveled some years
ago for meritorious conduct.
Gen. Blsnker's brigade cross into Virginia
to-day. There seven or eight regiments
at or near Arlington House. Col. Porter is
IN immadiate command.
Col. Lander says that he would rather 6ght
another battle with the troops who fell back
at Bull Run, than With the new leyies, He
values the experience of one such battle high.
ly.
We understand that Gen. Mcclellan is in
the habit of seeing to everything himself and
making sure that all is right, and that bis
oftleers are doing their duty and executing his
orders. reconnaissance In force would not
be likely to be made, unless he we're near
enough to be consulted. He is rigid discip-
linarian, because be knows how to "oreanize
viotory." His arrival will be equivalent TO
10000 men.
1t will be seen by the subioined general or
der that Gen. MeClellan's command will in.
elude Gen. Mans6eld's as we'll as Gen. McDow-
ellis department, and two counties in Nary
land as we'll.
General Orders No. All
WAR IMPAIRMENT, ADJUTAHT GENERALS
OFFICE, Washington July 25, 1861.
First, There will be added to the Depart
ment of the Shenandoah, the counties of
Washington and AllegsDy, 10 Maryland, in
its operations. And there will be added to
the Department of Washington the counties
of Prince George, Montgomery and Frederick.
The remainder of Maryland, and all Pennsyl-
vania and Delaware, will constitute the De-
partment Of Pennaylvania, headquarters Bal |
iinore. The Department Of Washington and
the Department of Northeastern Virginia will |
constitute geographical division uuder Major
Gen. Mcclellan, U. s. A., headquarters. |
Washington
Second: All officers Of volunteer regiments |
will be subject to examination By Military |
Board, to be appointed by this Department |
With the concurrence of the General ia Chief. |
40 TO their fitness for the position assigned |
them. Those officers found to be iucompetent |
will be rejected, and ths vacancies thus oOea.
stoned will be filled BY the appointment of such
persons az may have passed the examination
before the Board.
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