Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-02
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Exchange.

Capture OF the Conaresnmen's Dinncr,
&c.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 29.-From various
sources VIC have some interesting particulars
O! the engagement at Bull Itnn, or, as the
Northern papers iacetiously termed them in
advance, ''Thc Virginia Races" How true is
the old progerb, "Chickcns will como homo to
roOst !"
The conduct OF the Alexandria boys in both
battles is spoken Of in the highest terms anu
the charge OF the Alexandria Rillemen, led on
by Captain Morton Maryc, in the Thursdays
fight, is said to have been one Of the most gal
LIANT and splendid military manuuvrcs ever
Witnessed. Most noblv did that little band OF
as true hearts as ever tiuttcrcd, advance upon
the foe, and bearing down ali before them, lead
the way 10 a quick and glorious triumph. The
Old Dominion Rifles, not 3 whit behind their
fathers and brothers (xho were in the foremost
company in courage, discipline, and all that
goes to max: 81 true soldier, were in the thick
est Of this hard fought battle. They were led
on bv Captain Arthur lierbrrt, than whom 4
nohler or drawer man does mol exist. 1t is said
that the Old Dominion Rifles, in crossing the
bridge and charging the enemy. did so
with Z yell and huzzah that completely Devil
dcrcd the Ohio regiment opposing them, and
that their charge WAS 4 perfect success. In
this ba:tlc one OF .Aiexandria's bravest sons fell,
and in his fall this whole community is sunk in
sadness. Thomas Sang;ter, son Of Mr.. Ed.
ward Sangstcr, lately the sheriff Of this county,
fell pierced by a bali. lie was generally
known, and, by all who knew him, beloved
For an entire absence from anything ike lear
he was remarkable from i child. lie was as
kind as brave. He died in q noble cause, and
his memory is el,shrlncl, along with all who
fell there, in the hearts Of . brave and gene
rouS nation.
Our people arc also called upon to mourn
the death of Henry Clay Ward, who, though
not properly speaking one Of "onr boys" yet
from his long residence here before he removed
TO his native town, Warrcnton, was we'll known
and highly esteemed. Kind hearted and gen
crous, of a most happy disposition, Clay was
4 great f~ayoritc especially among the ladies,
ard his death in the prime Of life, at the hands
of 4 Northern foe, is most warmly felt. liz
died Il soldiers death, lighting for all that is
held sacred by n true friend of Virginia. May
he rest in peace Lieutenant Ward was Isl
Lieutenant in Captain Murray's Warrcntor
Rifles.
The exploits OF the Alexandria Artillery
" Red Devils as the returned Louu"ea cal
thcm-arc said to have been wonderful. Seer
in all parts Of the field, in the battle Of Sun
day, they managed their pieces with 4 celebrity
and dcxlerlty that astonishcd their cncuiics
and elected the highest encolniums from ever
Ecaurcgard himself, who is not lnuci
given to compliments. In the pursuit of thu
routed hirelings this company Of artillery were
foremost, and did not stop until overcome by
fatigue. Many of them fell on the road sidt
exhausted.
When Captain Keinpcr, who is now consld
cred one Of the very best artillery officers in
the army, gave the command to halt, each mar
betook himself to some grassy spot to rest hi
weary limbs, but one Of the boys, with more
life in him than his companions, aSccrtaincd
through some source that . grand dinner, pre-
pared for the members Of Congress and othel
INVITED guests" was some distance in advance
and raising himself to his full height, and in
Eating his lungs to their utmost capacity, an
nounced TO his comrades Dinner was ready
trimmings in The effect Of this announce
ment was electrical. Every man was on mis-
feet in an instant. and in a moment the ''chasc'
was resumed. Soon the wagons containing
! the CUlRTeSSiOI!di ulIlbcI anu thC !"
were secured, and in a moment every boy haC
his bottle Of champagne, Git is said there wa:
fYc thousand dollars worth Of this sparkling
beverage on the ground) and drank ,oasts t
one anothcr's health, the success of the day
Sc, &c. So the CongrcsSmen's dinner wa:
natcn ana tie Congressional wine was drank
by far more deserving men on mat day.
Mrs. Jameson, who was shot by a soldier
is reported to be better, but it is yet very
doubtful whether her arm Gun be saved.
On Saturday 4 most diabolical and cold
bloodcd murder was perpetratcd by a soldier
\ woman without provocation was shot dead
her heart being literally torn out by the bal
and her clothes set on lire BY the powder
Her name was Mary Butler. a coroner's jur,
rendered a verdict Of wilGul murder, and tn
soldier has been put in Jail. What punishment
awaits him | have not learned. | notice moth
ing is said of this in the Federal kilograms
though it occurred early on Saturday morning
Desertions from the Federal ranks confirm
numerous, forty having escaped in ono night
The Zouaves are loud in their complaint
against the so.called Government at Washing
ton. They have not received one cent of thci
paw, and have refused to do further duty. Q.