Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-07-31

back and q panic among our troops suddenly oc-
Cured A regular stampede took place. 1t is I'M
derstood tina: Gen. Mcdowell undertook TO make
stand near Centreve, but the panic was SO fearful
that the whole army became demoralized, and it
was impossible to check them either at Centreville
or Fairfax Court House.
A large number of troops, in their retreat fell on
the wayside from exhaustion, and are scattered
along the route all the way from Fairfax Court
House. The road from Bulls Run is strewn with
arms and knapsacks discarded by the troops to bet
ter facilitate their retreat Gen. Mcdowell was in
the rear Of the retreat endeavoring to rally his men
with only partial success
ONLY two hundred of the Fire Zouaves (Ells-
worth's) are left from the slaughter. The sixty
ninth and some other New York regiments suffered
frightfully.
Sherman's, the Carlisle, Grif6n's and the West
Point Batteries have been taken by the Confede.
rates; ALSO the eight siege thirty two pound rified
cannon Col Wilcox, in command of brigade,
and Capt (Col,) Cook, are killed. Col hentzleman
is wounded. Washington is a scene OF the most IN
tense excitement Wagons are continually arriving
the city is awfully distressing. Both steamboat
and telegraph communication with Alexandra are
suspended. The Notifications are strongly rein
forced with fresh troops. 1t is supposed that Gen.
Mansfield has taken command Of the Notifications on
the other side of the river. Large rhed cannon and
mortars are being rapidly sent over.
Resolutions of Congress,
Upon the reception of the Geographic Dispatch from
President Davis, as giuen above in the article
from tho Enquirer.
On the opening of Congress on Monday morning,
the dispa.ch of President Davis having been read,
the following resolutions offered by Mr. Memmnger,
were unanimously adopted:
Resolced, That we recognize the hand of the most
high God, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, in
the glorious victory with which lie had crowned our
army at Manassas and that the people of these Con-
federate States are invited by appropriate services
on the ensuing Sabbath, to offer up their united
thanksgiving and praise for this mighty deliverance
Resolred, That deeply deploring the necessity
which has washed the soil of our country with the
blood of so many of her noblest sons, we offer to
their respective families and friends our warmest
and most cordial sympathy, assuring them that the
sacrifice made will be consecrated in the hearts of
our people, and will there enshrine the name of the
gallant dea6, as the champions Of free and constitu
tional liberty.
Resolred, That we approve the prompt and patri-
otto efforts of the Mayor of Richmond to make pro-
vision for the wounded, and that committee Of one
member from each State be appointed to cooperate
in the plan.
The following committee were appointed:
w. II.
James Chestnut, Jr, S. G., Jackson Morton Fla,
Thomas R. R. Cobb, Ga, N. P. Davis, Ala, j. I.
Harrison, Miss, Henry Marshall La, A. h. Gar
land Ark, W. B. Ochiltree, Tenn.
The Congress then adjourned.
Further Particulars of the great Battle at Bull
Run.
The following reliable statements are taken from
the Richmond Examiner:
Gen. Beauregard disposed his army along the
banks of Rul Run, from Union Mills Ford to the
Stone Bridge Ford, the stream being between the
two armies and our Brigades arranged as to guard
the various fords between the two points above
named.
The enemy advanced within range at o'clock,
P NJ, opened heavy fire on Gen. Bonham's COM
deceive our troops to the real point Of attack 1t
was soon discovered to be feint and the left wing
of our line found to be very heavily pressed. The
enemy concentrated on that point by rapid marches,
an overwhelming mass of troops of all arms and at
10 o'clock the battle ragged to its height Generals
Beauregard andS Johnston arrived on tie scene near
ly at the same time and both exhibited great per-
soma, proves and courage in the engagement
Gen. Beauregard rode up and down the line till his
horse was killed; Gen. Johnston seized standard,
and rallied wayering regiment. Troops were rap
idly moved from the right, and centre to the relief
of the left and by o'clock IL, 900 of men were
there in the furious action against So 600 of the enc
my. At that hour, Gen. Kirby Smiths brigade ar
rived, on the railroad from Winchester to Manassas
Junction, at point within miles of Stone bridge
Seeing the violence of the contest there this Gencr
al stopped the cars, and dismounting his men, he
marched straight on the enemy without orders, and
without going to the Junction thereby saving five
mile march: Gen. Beauregard did not at first re-
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ment of the enemy, till they come near enough for
the flag to be distinguished. On their arrival in
line, general charge was made, and the enemy
broke and fled precipitately.
When the armies reached Centreville, where Nc
Dowell had 900 fresh men and heavy guns in
position, he made desperate rally. But another
charge of the Conederates broke the new lines and
his disaster became complete.
The body of our army pursued to Fairfax, and
planted our flag on the Court House. The cavalry
cut up the enemy six miles farther to Falls Church,
only four miles of Arlington. z
About half the members Of the Federal Congress
were distant spectators of the battle. At Centre
vile was found table bounteously spread sur.
rounded by empty seats and 20 baskets of cham
payne, where Senator Wilson was in the act of en-.
tertaining large dinner party on our arrival. He
himself narrowly escaped He got out of the vii.
lage in the disguise Of driver Of market cart.
Among other curoSities seized there, were mum.
Der Of bills of fare of dinners Mcdowell intended to
give at different points, all in French, and elaborate
as to the cuisine. Some Of them are in Richmond.
Now for the serious fruits Of victory.
We have taken 81 pieces of cannon, 20, 900 stand
of arms, more than 500 wagons laden with stores
and munitions, and quantity Of provisions, stated
at SO great figure as to be absolutely incredible
We have killed and wounded some z, 600 or {, OOC
Of the enemy, and taken nearly 1000 prisoners
| while others are constantly brought in from the
woods. Among them is Ely, member of the Fed
eral Congress from New York Coils. Corcoran and
Wilcox, with many other prominent persons
Our own loss is 500 killed and 800 wounded. -
No prisoners. Our regiments most suffering are The
4th Alabama, the 7th and 9Th Georgia, Fishers N
G. regiment and Hampton's Legion.
President Davis Statement.
President Davis returned to Richmond from tn,
seat of war on Tuesday evening Crowds met hin
| at the depOt and received him with enthusiast,