The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-09-13

mans Corps came to general Sigel's assist
ance at clock P. NJ, and Generals Hook.
er's and Kearney's Divisions were thrown
forward and took part in the battle. Mil.
roy's Brigade, which was in the center,
fought bravely and was much cut up. Cen
eruI Carl Schurz' Brigade also distinguished
itself, and suffered severely. General Nc.
bowel, whose assistance was eagerly looked
for all day, made his appearance only at u
o'clock p. NJ, and threw his forces forward on
the left Of General Sigel's Corps After dark
General Mcdowell became engaged with the
enemy, and was driven back, losing seven
teen pieces of artillery. Genera. Sigel, who
had been contending with the u'hoie force of
the enemy dufing the ~hoie day, lost, as far
as can learn, but one small piece of the
Jackass battery, drove the enemy one. half
of a mile back, and rested perfectly victori-
;; ous on the battle ground. The enemy re-
peatcdly charged General Sigels Corps dur
ing the morning with overwhelming num-
bers, but the stcadincss Of our infantry, and
the terrible fire of our artillery, the favorte
arm Of General Sigcl, caused the enemy
first to reel, and then break and seek safety
further m the woods, where they would raj
ly, charge, and be beaten back again. Gen
eral Sthenck, who had the left wing, did
good service, and tn. enemy must have suf-
tered very severely by his excellent infantry
mano'uvrcS. This first day closed, most
undoubtedly, with decided victory for Gen
eral Sigel, who was the manager of the day.
General Pope, afler the baHis, appeared,
looked about, and took command in person.
| Having received reinforcements, he laid his
plan for the next day. Next day our army,
! although much worn ont and cut up, was
eager to renew tho fight, and only waited
,, for General Popc's order to go forward again
which order, unfortunately was not given
The Rebels thereby gaining time, received
heavy rcintorccmcnts, and laid theft cwn
plans for attacking us, wkfrh they put in
execution about 4 o'c'c.k p. NJ, by throw
ing large misses upn,t orr left %iSf, Soot
after the commencement of the battle it was
evident that the left wing could not with.
stand the opposing forces of the enemy, and
after short but severe engagement it had
to fall back seeing which, General Milroy
Immediately moved his brigade to its sup
port. and after almost supcrhuman efforts
succeeded in driving the enemy back. At
that time General Sgc turned battery of
guns ON n large y,ass of Rebels crossing "a
ravine to drive General Mlroy from his po+
sition, which proved terribly destructive to
the Rebels. General Mlroy, who is called
"Old Co ahead" held that position until 8
O'Clock in the evening, obeying then the
repeated orders OF General Pope to retreat
very reluctantly, the Rebels having retired
from our left before General Mlroy with
drew his troops.
1t was evident to every officer and soldier
that had our troops not been withdrawn so
soon we would have gained second days
victory. although Generals Pope and Nc.
Dowell made themselves rather scarce dur
Ing the fight, General Sigc and staff were
a. oil times seen at all parls of the battle field
where the shells fell thickest.. Our retreat
to the Potomac by General Pope's order I
need not describe; all can shy is that our
ADLER Generals, and the army in general,
regret very much not to have had an aber
leader, one who po:. cssed skill and courage
to lead US forward instead Of backward.-
During the fights our First Maryland Cav.
airy was very active in scouting and skirm-
ishing, having alone taken within few
days more than one hundred prisoners
The army is anXously awaiting the time
when General Pope will fulfil his promises
and live up to his bombastic proclamation
by showing us the enemy's back.
Is it not an unfortunate circumstance that
our regiment has not been paid for the last
six months? The soldiers family suffering
ard starving, with what heart can he go for
ward to fight and die for his country p
Have We no Governor TO care for us?