Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-25

McOook-in whom they placed all conf
dence--asd other cfficers. that tbev ware
prevented from making more formida-
BILE rebellion
1t was known to our troops yesterdav
that johnson had formed junction with
Beauregard on the night of the first action
at Bulls Run. Our men could distinct
~ hear the cars coming in from Manas-
sas junction, and the cheers with which
the coniedcrates hailed their newly ar
irving comrades. They knew that the
enemy was superior in numbers and in
their own position. This was further
confirmed by prisoners taken, but these
facts were probably unknown at Wash
ington.
Gen. Schenck, as well as the older
field officers, acted admirably. He col
lected his forces and coverd the retreat,
and up to the last moment was personally
engaged in the endeavor to rally his men
to make stand at Centrevillc.
1t was the arrival of fresh reinforce
ments to the enemy in superior numbers,
which turned the scale of battle.
The enemy before now might, perhaps,
have more to boast of if they had follow
ed up their advantage last night.
LATER.
WAsHrNoroN, July 22,-The retreat of
our troops to Centrevile was successful
ly accomplished by 8 o'clock last even
ing-the Regiments regaining the posi-
ton vacated in the morning. Those
that succeeded in reaching Centreville
had four hours to stop, the reserve forces
under Col. Miles being posted beyond
Cen.revills
AT l o'clock in the morning the retreat
from that point commenced and was
maintaied in good order to Arlington
Heights and Alexandria.
The army in its retreat left behind
large amount of provisions and ammu-
milton. About 40 army wagons fell in
to possession Of the rebels.
AS fast as our troops retreated their po-
sitions were occupied by the rebels, till
after Fairfax Court House was passed.
after which the chase was not continued.
In many instances the teamsters un-
hitched the horses and abandoned the
wagons when there was not the slightest
necessity.
The rebel cavalry was the terror of the
volunteers who were compelled to keep
in the woods to avoid being charged on
by them
WAsHreroN, July 22.-The Heralds
dispatch says:
The rebels cutnumbered as three to
one. After the day had been won by MS
fresh troops were substituted for those
who were defeated.
The ammunition of our artillery had
been expended in the contest. AS the
caissons were rushing at full speel to the
rear for new supply of ammunition the
movement was construed bv the teamsters
and civilians there, into retreat and
panic among them occurred.
They ran for their horses and without
waiting to ascertain the facts they cut
the traces of the wagon horses and COM
menced a precipitate retreat.
The CONSERVATION thus created was
communicated to the soldiers in the rear
of ihe column at the very moment when
charge C! fresh cavalry from Manassas
Junction was made upon them.
1t was nothing more nor less than a
stampede. The enemy were themselves
unaware of it. The result isin great
measure attributed to the tardness of
Patterson.
Gov. Spragut's bravery during the
whole day challenged universal admira.
ton, and aided by Mr.. CASTOR Pay mas
ter Of the l4th, New York, succeeded in
some degree of order out oil this chaos
The brave Rhode Islanders were forming
in the rear to be ready to oppose the ad-
vance of pursuers.
The number OF killed and wounded has
been greatly exaggerated.
McDowall behaved with gallant bra.
very, but this was unavailing to Arrest
a panic in the rear.
The Fire Zouaves fought like Devils.
The N. Y. list, 14th and 9th, the Min
ncsota and Maine Regiments, were the
praise of all, they were moved down like
grass by the batteries upon which they,
advanced.
The flag of the Maine Regiment was
completely riddled.
COL Wilcox of the LIST Michigan Regi-
ment was wounded and taken prisoner.
Col Wood of the New York 18th was
wounded and taken prisoner.
Now estimated killed on our side
amounts to between 800 and 500
Capt, D. H. Tilinghast, Asst Quar-
ter Master U. S. a., is reported killed.
Capt Ayres U. s. A., is taken prisoner or
killed, as is reported. The whole of
Shermans battery is safe.
Col. Blenker, Commanding brigade
picked up the guns of Burnside's I'd r.. l.
Regiment. which had been left behind and
brought them in.
Hon A. B. Ely, Of the Rochester Dis
triet, and companion are among the
missing.
Capt. Griffin lost 60 of the horses on
his battery. but brought away one gun.
WASHINGTON, July %.
The number of killed and wounded is
gradually decreasing. 600 Zouaves have
returned. ..e.lr
1t is understood that Col. Wilcox.
reported killed, is living. through badly
> wounded.
The Southern Version.