Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-07-30
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Drrafts or THE BATTLE.

DETAILS OF THE BAtTLEs
The Baltimore Exchange, through its special
Washington correspondent, is thoroughly
posted in regsrd to all that transpiTes in and
about ths-federsi city. In bis letter of the 22l
is furnished the following details Of the bloody
battle. It will be seen that the federal loss,
including killed, wounded, Prisoners etc, was
14,O0O;
Tie division under Gen. Burosides, With two
Rhode Island batteries and fist New York
regiments, had the corner Of the column in the
battle of YESTERDAY. They were supported By
the S,h and New York 14th. They marched
on the battery Of Bull Run, but were forced to
retire from the CALLING fire Of canister and
mu sketry. Upon reforming, they again
charged tut at this time found the entrench-
nent vscant and the guns spiked.
They had not re NAMED here long, however
before there was opened upon their left or the
south side Of tie battery bail Of shells that
rendered their position Uutensble Orders
were now given by Gen. Mcdowell to Gen.
Porter 10 Ike the New York 69-b, the Els
worth 1uaVes, the 18Th and the West Point
battery, and flank the left Of the 2nd battery.
This division accordingly made their way for
six miles through oak wood and wild brush,
until they came to a new military road, which
for Tie cog5eaiercs Of the federalE.
They had marched nearly On line With the
first battery, when terrible fre Of rides was
cptned upon them from the brush. The lst
Vermont and Cd Michigan regiments bad now
arrived to their assistance when, stter severe
lose, they occupied the second battery; but
hardly were tbey ensconced in it, when third
battery opened upon both the others obiIq1elV
and from a distance of onlv siXt yards. Up
q -. 8 - IlaHws
from he forts. a number of regiments Of Ala
bama. Georgia and South Carolina troops
marched on the captured batteries with a ter
rife war CRY and re ook them at the point Of
the bavonet.
The band-to hand conflict was terrible; the
sharp crack Of the revoyeTs was lRcessant,
and many Of the Soutberners threw away their
bayonets, and with their bawie knives rushed
with frantic energy on the invaders, until
the latter were compelled to retreat rreciPi-
ts'olT. Desperate efforts were made by the
$500 composing the "grsnd army Of the
Unioa" 70 rstsks those batteries, but they
marched only % 3 certain death.
The Soutberners occasionally made a sally,
and driving their sssailsn's from The neighboT-
hood retired TO their cover before they could
be ou'flsnkeI
The loss has been terrible on both sides, the
fsderslg sustaining seveR-eighths Of the entire
loss 1lelL hHfl-tir hUtlI4FA 80 lltl=tutls a. 2
computed at14 600. On the retreat al the
regtu en- broke coufu5edly 3 and ran like sheep.
During the fight, howet eT, some Of the regt-
metE bore themselves bTsvely. Among those
worthy OF special nntice are the 69th New
York and the Rhode Hand troops.
The G9.h loss is 900 the 1ith New York
lose one half their number, while but 200 Of
the fre zousTes are lefl out Of the entire Tegi-
msrt.
B,usksis, knapsacks, and every eucumbrarce
were thrOwn aside by tie troops oB their re-
treat. A large number Of them were cut to
pieces and .akcn prisoners bT the confederate
csvslrv. AL along be road from Bull Run to
Fairfax lbe ieaeTa's were harrsssed by sharp
shooters in the woods.
The panic of the northern army is, pc.haps,
unparalleled in he history Of battles. ATtil-
terry was deserted ami the horses used 10 the
flight. The wagon trains were also taken Tor
this purpose. TEe wounded and dying were
LEFT en- III field to perish by thirst sad loss Of
blood. Hundreds Of them are still lying there
to whom no assistance can be given. Many Of
the fagitivss did not stop Until they had
reached this city.
Taey crsvsd food andlxo have It at al
hszards. Toeir feeling was well understood
BY the St0reEeepers, wa0 did not dare 10 deny
them. Scores Of men with flesh wounds sat on
tie stens and curb stones and enGe5vored 10
snatch a little sleep
The psnic did D7t cease when they had
reached ATiiBg' on. They erawied into the city
Garirg The whole day in small squads rarely
nsmbeTing over a dozen.
Toe draw bridge was renewed to keep them
fFom crossing, but they went to Georgetown
and crossed over the aqusduct. Many crossed
in boats, while a few essayed to swim. The
loss Of war material is very gTost: It is As'i-
mated at the war department at 3 000 000.
T'be famous 32-Pound riisd siege guns and six
batteries were captured BY the Confederstes,
IN al amounting to nearly City pieces Of ar
tIllerv.
Gen. Mcclellan succeeds 70 the command
OF The Pototasc, in place cf Gen. Mcdowell.
There is a viJGictive feeling TO day against
the Confederate prisoners in The capitol build
ing.
The list, 69.h and Ellsworth regiments re-
turn home in few days. Their tine expired
last week, but they were impressed FOR the bat
tle Of yesterday. Two war vessels are sta
TONED cf alexandria.