Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-06-12
SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY MORNING. 1862
[otel. Col Lomax, of the Third Ala.

Hotel. Col. Lomax, of the Third Ala,
bama, was also killed in the action, while
gallantly leading his regiment to the charge
in support of the Ninth Virginia. The
Fourteenth Virginia and First Virginia al.
so distinguished themselves in the fight,
and took considerable number Of priso.
ners both on Saturday and yesterday.
1t was stated that the enemy fired on a
train on the York River railroad carrying
the wounded to the city, and that no atten.
tion was paid to flag of truce that was
sent on the field.
There was report of the Third Alabama
firing into the Twelfth Virginia who return
ed the fire, aud created some confusion, but
we are without confirmation as to its relia.
bility.
From the plumbers engaged on the side
of the enemy, it was evident that he had
massed heavily during the night on his left
wing (our right.) The enemy's strength
on both wings on Saturday was estimated
at GO 900, and ours at between 10000 and
10000, to oppose them. Yesterday his
strength was at least $4,000, with heavy
reserves, and our army about the same
The enemy during both days had the ad-
vantage of position and entertainments, but
lost them both. Our loss in the battle, or
rather two battles, was not less than 1000
or 1900 The enemy's loss was as great,
if not greater, besides several hundred pris-
oners.
During the progress of the fight the line
of battle was penetrated by many of the
citizens of Richmond charged with the du-
ty of bringing off the wounded-civiliaus
and others-who, in numerous instances,
performed feats'of valour worthy of discip-
lined soldiers.
The entire day the wounded were arri-
wing in the city, and the community re-
mained in state of excitement up to night,
when later intelligence assured them again
that the prestige of>1ictory had not depar-
ted from our arms.
The wounded are very numerous, and
they are being accommodated as the emer-
gencies of the times will best admit. Pri-
vate dwellings, stores, &C., have been offer
ed by their owners, and they will be occu-
pied as they are needed.
The success and progress. of our arms
yesterday was even more decided and satis-
factory than was Saturday, and our troops
were in the best possible spirits.
During the day the Yankee prisoners
continued to be brought in in squads of ten,
fifteen and twenties. They we're certainly
premium specimens of the "Graud Union
Army" for they we're the most detected
looking human beings that were ever seen.
Some of them were covered with mud from
head to foot, and seemingly so worn out as
to be, scarcely able to move through the
streets to their prison. Many were mere
boys, fourteen and fifteen years old, who
must have staggered under the weight Of a
musket. Trophies of every kind, bundles
of letters and papers, were picked up on
the battle field after its abandonment by
the Yankees, and brought to this city last
evening.
The bodies of the several prominent off,
GERS slain in the engagements were brought
to Richmond yesterday. That of General
EIatton was taken to the Exchange Hotel,
where it will be embalmed and sent to his
native State. That of the lamcnted Petit,
grew, of South Carolina was also brought
in and taken in charge by the friends of
the deceased.
To hundreds of households in Richmond
and elsewhere the doings of Saturday and
yesterday brought the craped badge of
mourning, for hundreds of the Coufedera.
cy's brave sons have fallen in the gallant
defence of her capital.
The people of Richmond have had fore
taste of this hearthstone desolation, and
most nobly have they withstood it, counting
the loss of husbands, fathers, brothers and
sons as so much price paid down in their
blood for the liberty they seek.
The city during the Battles.
During the progress of the battles of Sat-
urday and yesterday fought in front of
Richmond, though every species of wild
reports were flying about on the tongues of
rumor, the people remained remarkably
calm and quiet, while exhibiting a lively
interest in the result The care of the
wounded that came in almost continually by
one and two, from noon on Saturday up to
last night, seemed to engage their humane
attention, and we have heard of numerous
instances of devoted attention.
The ladies were particularly active 10
procuring water, that beverage which, a.
bove all others, is so refreshing to the
wounded soldier. Any supplies Of ice fur,
nished at the hospitals, or wherever the
wounded are, would be acceptable, let it be
never so small in quantity.
ue ASSlSlaut IOPOSG ndieudl -AicAau-
der Is exertiug himself in procuring two
hundred and fifty nurses for the care of the
wounded in the hospitals Nurses, both
male and female are wanted.
The Assistant Provost Marshal has re-
ceived instructions to hereafter, until fur
thcr notified, order the closing of all the
places Of public amusement during these
exciting times as precautionary measure
The order goes into effect tonight.
The movement is good one, as it will
offer less inducements to the soldiers to
straggle into the city at night from the
camps. Soldiers should be on the field,
facing the stern realities of this hour, not