The New York herald., 1862-02-07

Total loss, killed and wounded. 163
Taken prisoners Observation-Disclosures. 2-l55
rhe force OF the enemy as far as have been able to
ascertain, five regiments and three pieces OF artil
lery Balls Bluff, and four regiments, batteries,
and squadron Of cavalry at Edwards Ferry numbering
in all about eight thousand troops
In addition this forco three batteries Of long range
constantly firing on troops from the Maryland
side OF the river.
The loss of the enemy, SO far known is folows-
Thirteen hundred killed, wounded and drowned.
Captured seven hundred and ten prisoners.
Fifteen hundred stand OF arms
Three pieces OF cannon.
one stand Of colors large number OF cartridge boxes,
bayonet scabbards and quantity OF camp furniture.
Among the killed of the enemy General Baker,
formerly senator from Oregon and several other commits
stoned officers.
Among the prisoners taken were twenty-five com
missoned officers, the names oil whom have already been
General C. p Stone commanded the federal forces until
three O'Clock A. NJ on the morning OF the 22d when he
superseded by Major General n p. Banks.
The engagement side fought entirely with
the mGset the artillery was In position TO do effective
ice should the enemy have advanced from their
cover.
The enemy were armed with the MIME musket, the
belgian gun and Springfield musket tsescopic target
rife was also among the arms found.
In closing report would call the eatentiop OF the
General commanding 10 the herosm and gallantry dis
played by the officers ard men Of the Seventh brigade
the action OF the 2lst and I'D Of October The prompt
with which every commander obeyed, and the spirit
with which their men executed orders TO attack the
enemy in much superior force, and in position where
he had great advantages, entities them 10 the
thanks OF the Southern confederacy. Without food
for than twelve hours previous TO the
nencemcnt Of the battle, they drove enemy four
tunes their number from he soil of Virginia killing and
taking prisoners greater number than whole
engaged 10 witness the patience, enthusiasm and de-
vouon Of the troops TO Sc, during action OF
thirteen hours, excited my warmest admiration.
As my entire brigade exceeded my most sanguns
pectations in their inrspidy and endurance,
bic to indiv idraze any particular command the tena
city with which each regiment held their positions
equaled only by their undaunied courage and firm de-
termination 10 conquer
! To my general stan l am much indebted. MAJOR John
D. Rogers, Brigade Quartermaster directed TO
duct the baggage train beyond Goose creek which Diff
cult duty performed IN the night with great regular
| ity. Captain Orr. Brigade Commssary, was actively
engaged IL securing comssary stores and in providing
cooked rations Tor the brigade. To my acting Aid.
de Camp, Lieutenant Charles B. wildman, OF the
seventeenth regiment Virginia Volunteers, and my
volunteer aid, Mr VIM II. Rogers, am particularly in
debed services the field Of battle Lieut.. Wild
man conducted the Eighteenth regiment and Nr Rogers
the Seventeenth regiment Of Mississippi Volunteers, TO
their respective positions in the action, and both
peatedly bore orders under heavy fire.
Captain A. l.. Evans, Assistant Adjutsnt General
though detained by other duty till two O'Clock p "
rendered valuable services.
The medical stan, both brigade and regimentai wore
all actively engaged during tine day in removing the dead
and wounded and in patrotiealy administering relief to
the dying ca the field.
am panied TO report the fall Of the gallant Colonel f.
r. Burt Of the Eighteenth regiment Mississippi voun-
teers. He mertaily wounded about four o'clock NJ
while gallanty lending his regiment under tremendous
fire. His loss is truly severe to bis regiment and
to our common cause.
The taken were sent 10 Manassas under change
OF Captain o. II. Singleton, Of the Eighteenth rsgept
Mississippi Volunteers, with his company, and Captain
W. A. X. jones' of the Seventeenth regiment Mississippi
Volunteers and detachment OF cavalry the whole un
der the command Of Captain tsingson, who conducted
$40 prisoners nearly twenty i've miles after the great
fatigleof the battle.
Accompanying this report enclose accurate map Of
the 6eld o battle and the reports Of the Immediate com
msnders To the latter would respectfully refer for
| dividual acts Of galsntry and patriotism.
also forward the reports OF the hed officer OF the
day Lieutenant Colonel McGuirk of the Seventeenth reg
| Meuts In oh nnnh In
debed for information Of the flank movements Of the
enemy.
Lieutenant shefhsld Duva here on duty A. Topoaraph
cal Engineer, and Sergeant VIM. r. Chsmbss, Of the
Eighteenth regiment Mississippi Volunteers, my private
secretary rendered material service the former by hight
ing foot with bis musket as private the latter by
conveying my orders lon the field Of battle under heavy
IRE. " g. EVANS,
Brisadier General Commanding Seventh Brigade.
To Lieutenant Colonel THoxAs JORDAN Assistant Adju-
General First Corps Army Of Potomac near Centre
vile
REBEL STEAMERS AT HAVANA.
The Mobile Tribun, publishes letter dated Havana
| January 10, which says -
II s astonishing the number Of Confederate YES
sells daily arriving and instead Of lying at the wharves
rotting the Yankee vessels do they are sold imne
| datey, and the greater number actively en-
gagged trade with different ports-a great many being
under charter Of different governments Only one yes
sell the brig Chapman of New Orleans unable to leave
Our Confederate agent Charles j. Helm, Of Kentucky
and his family the Hon. Beverly Tucker, OF Virginia
MAJOR Lewis W. y. Scott and lady - Green Fs1.. Of
New Orleans A. j. Matthews, ,of Pensacola f. H. Weed
Of Mobile and John Inperafiety o the place are
| all staying bere.
Tho English navy officers express the most Supreme
disgust the cowardy backing ou Of the Yankees IN the
Mason and Sdel sisir. lhe s,anards again complain
never having had so,ier sent to hsdfd. They
claim thai they would have ong