New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-10-26

Further of the Leesburg Battle.
RICHMoSD, Oct. 23.-An intelligent gentleman
from Washington says that Lincons forces in
Maryland, Virginia and the District Columbia,
amount to fully 100000 men, well equipped, with
the exception of the cavalry, which is much 3ia-
ferior to the Confederate cavalry.
Several gentlemen who witnessed the battle near
Leesburg, on Monday, say that the rout and panic
Of the Federals exceeded that of Manassas Plains.
When the Federals took to the river their heads
were almost as thick as swarm of black BIRDS
and it is impossible to describe the scene or est
mate the number drowned. Hundreds were shot
while swimming and struggling in the water.
Many left clothing of all kinds. Many drowned
each other. ns. e.. &c.
Most of our wounded will be brought here to-
morrow, and nearly all the prisoners are expected
here in day Or two.
Additional Particulars
RICHMOND, Oct 24-We have this day received
further particulars of the Leesburg fight. The
Federals commenced crossing the Potomac on
Sunday night, which was continued during the
fight. --'a w.
The fighting was terrible on both sides.
The Federals were well protected by heavy
forrest, were routed three times at the point of the
bayonet, and reinforced each time. E s,5 go
The Eighth Virginia regiment charged and cap
tured brass battery and put the Federals to fight.
The Federals made desperate stand at the
river, and were slaughtered there until panic
struck In their attempt to cross the river hun
dreds were drowned. The battle field is thick with
Federals killed and wounded.
Col. Burk, of the Eighteenth Mississippi regi-
ment, is badly wounded.
The Confederate troops fought under great dis
advantage. They endured heavy march Sunday
on two meals slept upon their arms in the open
air on Sunday night, and had only breakfast on
Monday. They fought all day without nourish-
ment or reinforcements.
Arrival of Federal Prisoners from Leesburg.
RICHMOND, Oct. 24.-Five hundred and twenty
five prisoners arrived here this morning from Lees.
burg Among them are Col. W. R. Lee Twentieth
Massachusetts, regiment :; Col. Coggswell, Twelfth
New York Major Rivere. Twentieth Massachu
sets; Adiutant Pearson and Assistant Surgeon
Rviere, Twentieth Massachusetts,; six captains
and eleven lieutenants from New York, Massachu
sets and California regiments. Another large
number of prisoners will be brought here to-mor
row. Some report that over one thousand were
taken, and the lowest estimate reports six hundred
the killed and wounded Confederates.
Arrival Of More Prisoners.
RICHMOND, Oct. 24.-One hundred and sixty more
Federal prisoners reached here this afternoon.
Occupation of Leesburg by the Federals.
Passengers report Leesburg now in possession
Of 20 600 Federals.
The Confederates retired under order to evacuatt
Leesburg if the Federals appeared in large force
To tba hattla an Monday II ,paq 11ndar
stood that similar order haG been issued, bu
| Gen. Evans fought the battle Notwithstanding. The
Confederate loss does not reach 200 in killed
| wounded and missing. The Federal loss in killed
wounded prisoners and missing is about 1000.
Several hundred more prisoners are expected
here tomorrow.
Numerous incidents are related of the gallan
deeds performed by the Confederates. Men neye
fought with more daring chvalry.
Non Occupation Of Leesburg by the Federals
RICHMOND Oct. 24-No official information has
been received of the Federal occupation of Lees
burg. Gentlemen who left there at o'clock OF
Wednesday afternoon deny the statement made il
official circles of the. Federal occupation of Lees
burg. 1t is regarded very probable, even though
not yet accomplished.
Stewards Letter to the Northern Governors.
RICHMOND, Oct. 23.--Secretary Seward has ad
dressed communication to the Governors of thu
Federal States, intmating that the European agent
in the Confederate States may involve the Unitet
States in a foreign war. He urges the Governor
to place their coasts in proper state Of defence
and considers that the Federal Government will
pay portion of the expenditures for these pur
poses.
Reports from Washington.
4 Washington dispatch of the 18th says that th
Pawnee was struck with six shots from the Poto
mac batteries OF the 10th.
Northern kilograms report great victory nea
| Harpers Ferry, over Col. Ashby; also, that tn
Confederate States desire England and France t.
extend their protection for limited time.
Seward S letter to the Northern Governors cause
| decline in stocks, although the New York Heral
approves fully of the letter.
| Heavy Firing Below Norfolk
NORFOLK, Oct. 23.-Heavy, rapid and long-cor
tinued firing was heard below last evening, th
cause of which has not transpired.
Death of Professor Long, of Maine.
Boston, Oct, l6.--Prof. Long, of Dartmouth Go
| lege, died on the 18th inst
Latest from Richmond.
| RIcHMoND, Oct. 25.-Passengers by the Centrt
train report that Leesburg is still occupied by th
| Confederates.
Everything is quiet at Manassas.
| A two mile race was run to-day over the FAN
| field Course, near Richmond. Both heats Wer
won by Doswell's Ninette. Time, 3:55-3:4s
The track was heavy, owing to the late we
weather. A large concourse of people witnesse
the sport.
Nothing further has been heard of the engage
ment by portion of Gen. McLaw's command 0
the Peninsula near Young's Mill. 1t is believe
that the announcement, some days since, ws
made on erroneous information received by Gel
Magruder.
RICHMOND, Oct. 23.-Among the news from E
rope by the Arabia we find the following:
The Pope of Rome refuses compromises with Il
enemies of his Government.
The relations of Italy and France are satsfa
tory. France asks for no Italian territory.
The Spanish expedition against Mexico is
lively progressing, and will soon leave.
sequestration Case in Charleston.
CHARLESTON, Oct 25.--In the Confederate Cou
yesterday, Judge Magrath delivered his opinion
favor of the consttutionaity of the sequestration
thus refusing to sustain the demurrers of Messr
Pettigrew, Mitchell Whaley.,
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