Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-08-02

INCIDENTS OF THE LATE BAL lie
The correspondent Of the Philadelphia IN
ouirer makes the following statements
"From the hints dropped by several prison.
ors. and from the disposition Of Beaurcgard's
forces, it seems to have been part Of his
plan on Sunday to have Johnston come down
with part Of his column as far as the Buil's
Run Mountain and with another part down
the turnpike from Winchester 20 Aide; and
then, while Beaurcgard was engaging Nc
Dowel's whole army at Bulls Run, Johnston
90 make forced march on the right flank Of
Mcdowell by way Of Fairfax, Vienna Balls
Cross Roads. and then fall upon his rear from
Fairfax and Contreyllc.
Between these two fires Beaurcgard hoped
to annihlale Mcdowell, and then to march
on Washington. IL has not yet trnnspirod
what it was that prevented Johnston from full
filling his part on the progremme. Had he
done so, the rebels would have been in Wash
ington to-day, and our army would have been
cut to pieces. If it is owning TO Gen. Pat
tcrson's maneuvIes that Johnston did not eff
feet what Beauregard intended him to do,
what honors shall not be paid to that oihccr'
mot toamster going toward Centreyille,
who said he was the wagon master OF the New
Hampshire regiments, riding towards his
teams at full gallup, from the battle-hcd.-
lie carried in his hand two cavalry sabres and
pistols. asked him where he came from,
and he said, exultngly, Lang them, I've
killed two Of the cusses already, and now my
horse is worn out. am going to get fresh
horse and 20 back 70 fight them with their
own cheese. knives, after my boys bring 'hcir
wagons in a safer place He went back, and
the way he slashed about with what he term-
ed cheese-knife,' was fearful. This one
man must have killed five or six men, or at
least terribly wounded them"
A letter in the Philadelphia Press contains
the following incident:
" In ono instance / saw a sick man tottor-
ing lcisurely along the road. His form was
fair and fail his features brown with expos
IRE and thin with care and excitement and
in all respects he seemed to be more fitted for
the sick chamber. And yet his story was one
which cannot be told too often. He had been
/ sick. be said. some days, because he couldn'
/ stand the exposure to the elements, but he
/ had kept up because be thought there might
| be a battle, and he wanted to do his duty
/ But the battle did not come, and he grew
worse and worse, and at last the doctor sent
him to the hospital. And as he lay he heard
the cannon, and he rose and totterod forth
and lettering to the scat Of war, that he might
get musket from comrade and join in the
contest. Simple, plain, heartful incidents
like these 60 to show the deep and honest
and patriotic feeling which inspires our brave
| soldlery.'
During the battle, Col Cowdin Of the Mas
sachusctts First Regiment was leaning hi.
back against tree in O very exposed position
when a friend expostulatod with him for hii
rccklcssness. The Col. said the bullet was
not nodded that would shoot him that day
/ In few seconds after another personal friend
came up and reaching out his hand to grasp
/ it. when conical cannon ball struck on the
/ spot where an instant before was the head ID
Col. Cowdin, SCATTERING the tree into spnt-
ers. The Colonel turned about calmly and
remarked that he was certain that the ball that
would kill him was not yet cast, and proceed
ed to issue his commands.
The Fire Zouayos have demonstrated that
they are composed of the best material and
that their proves has not been moderated.
One of them feigned to be dead, laying flat
on his face. From a distance, through my
field glass, could notice him occasionally
moving his head sideways. All at once Sc
cession cavalry officer, riding a splendid gray
horse, came up. and contemptuously passed
the supposed slain Zouave, when the latter
raised his head and then his rife aud brought
the officer to the ground like squirrel The
| Zouaye coolly turned about and resumed his
former position.
1t is stated that private Of the First Con.
necticut Regiment lifted and carried a wound
ed rebel t. a shady spot and gave him drnl
from his can,een, which revived the rebol
who drew his pistol and shot his benefactoi
dead also that a troop Of rebel cavalry de-
liberately fired into a number of wounded
also, that the rebels had taken the bayonet'
and knives Of our dead and wounded an,
thrust them into their hearts, leaving then
sticking there and that the Louisiana Hou
ayes amused Themselves by kicking the head
they cut of as footballs.
, 1t said that every rebel regiment after be
ing taken to the front and delivering fire, wa
withdrawn and fresh one substituted. ia
former in some cases returning after closin
( its ranks, and reloading, only men enoug
left at the Junction to work the guns. On
{ negro counted forty wagons full of dead pass
ing about o'clock. The report that the re
bells shelled and burned Sudley Church, use,
as hospital by our troops, is confirmed, ais
the fact that the wounded found on the roa
were bayonetted by rebels.
The accounts of the valor, resolution an
I determination Of our men are beyond procc
dent. Many of the wounded, as they wer
carried off the field, begged to be left, tina
they might, after little rest from eXhaustio
caused by the shock, rally again, and tax
their position in the ranks. have these fact
from those soldiers who stood by their side
and heard their words. Some even struggle
. to get away from those who were carryin
/ them off the field, and begged to be left t
c fight in their places.
A Colonel of Western regiment, it is cur
D rently reported left his men on the field
4 jumpediuto a private carriage, drew his revol
a yer upon the driver, and commanded him .
: drive on, leaving behind those who had hire
+ the coach. Upon being Intercepted at FAN
fax as to where his regiment was, the BRAY
Colonel informed his friend that he suppose
. they had "all gone TO hill. Gen. Scot
is panied beyond description at the condue
OF the officers in command of our forces.
A gentleman who was in General Scott
quarters remarked, ave are beaten" tn
! old hero at once rose to his feet his eye
flashing with unwonied fire, and replied
"Who says we are beaten, The Govern