Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-09-19

Arrived at Manassas the 29th, Mcdowell and
the enemy canonadiug all day, and in the even
ing Mcdowell fell back On the both Sigel's
corps had another chance In the fight, aud on
this day Gen. Mccall made charge and took a
battery with heavy loss. At o'clock in the
evening Of the third days hard fghting--Mc.
Dowell in command of the field---the right wing
gave way and was driven back. Soon the left
wing gave way, and in about ten minutes after
the centre gave way McLanes brigade was
stationed at the left of the centre, and did great
havoc among the enemy with ball, grape and
canister, and cannon ball and shells, and retreat
ed under volley after volley of grape, canister
and ball There were not men enough station
ed there to hold the ground against the over
whelming numbers of the enemy brought against
us, and who fought like tigers.
Our line of battle was some five or six miles
long, and there were thousands of acres fought
over the dead lying in many places over hum
dreds Of acres, 30 that man could walk on I'm
ion and rebel soldiers. Grape and canister did
great execution in staying the seeesh as they ad-
vanced in column and mass.
Col. McLanc who commands our brigade, is
splendid good and brave officer Gen. Milroy,
who formerly commanded us, is among the first
Generals in the field for bravery and fight.
Our loss was very heavy, but the retreat from
the field of battle was in very good order We
fell back to Centreville six miles, Here we Law
one day, and in the evening again took up our
line of march. We marched all night. and in
the morning crossed the battle field where Gen.
Stephens fell. He was shot in the head while
cheering his men on.
Our regiment is much cut up. Twill give you
list of cahalities in Co. Z. Sergeant Ladd,
wounded and taken prisoner; Corporel s. odell
wounded severely in both legs and slightly in
his shoulder; Lucius Marsh, wounded in right
hand; John Leary, in thigh; z. w, Barnes, Sc
verely in hip; Darius Maner, in left arm, El-
bridge Comstock, in left side, severely; Flavius
and Tom Lowry, each in the leg; John Farrell,
killed; Jesse Chance, missing; Franklin Wright,
wounded in leg; Hiram odell, taken prisoner,
was kept one day and paroled and has returned
to Alexandria, where 1900 paroled prisoners
have returned The wounded are in Washing
ton, Alexandria and different places where, re-
report says, they are well cared for.
Lieutenant John Bowlus has been promoted
to the Captaincy of Co. G; second Lieut.. Wood
of Co. II, promoted to first Lieutenant, and as
signed to Co. Il. There was a general promo
ton throughout the 25th regiment.
Capt. NJ. II. Crowell is brave and good Off
GER who commanded Co. E at the Bull Run
fight and behaved in splendid manner. We
have 10 or 20 men now left in Co. E. The boys
are still willing to follow Lee and Jackson even
to the ends Of the earth, for this great rebellion
must be put down let it cost the lives of us all.
The Stars and Stripes that our fore-fathors
fought to preserve must still wave triumphant
over our land, cost what it may. Men of the
Northl come come all, and lend us help
ing hand, and in few days more peace, pleas
ure and happiness will again return to ALI Then
stay not your strong arms for a moment.
Ever a lover of liberty, N. G. S.