The New York herald., 1862-02-06

Colonel r. j. Thomas, Acting Chief Of Ord
nance, OF General Johnstons staff, after gallant
conduct and efficient service was also slain. Colo
mel Fisher sixth North Carolina likewise fei after sol
dery behaviour at the head Of his regiment with ranks
greatly thinned. ~-r.rcs.r. .ar
up time to follow this charge and in conJuncton
with Hamptons Legion, captured several rifle pieces
which may have fallen previously In possession OF some
of Our troops but had been recovered oy the enc
my. Thee pieces were immediately turned and enec.
lively served on distant masses Of the epemy Dy sns
hands OF some Of our officers
While the enemy bad thus been driven back on our
right entirely across the turnpike and beyond Young
branch on left the woods yet swarmcd with them,
when our renforcements opportuney arrived in quick
succession aud took position In that portion OF the Held
Kershaws Second and Cashs Eighth South Carolina regi
monts, which had arrived soon after Wthers, we're led
through the oaks just east Of the Sud!ey Brentsvle
road, brushing some OF the enemy before them, and,
taking advantageous position along and west OF that
road opened with much skill and effect on bodies Of tho
enemy that had been rallied under Of strong
federal brigade posted on plateau in the southwest
angle, formed by intersection Of the turnpike with tho
Sudley y-Brensyils road. Among the troops thus en-
gagged we're the federal regular infantry.
At the samo tme, kemper's battery, passing north
ward by the s. b road took position on the open space
under orders Of Colonel Kershaw-near where an
enemys battery had been captured, was opened with
effective results upon the federal right then tho mark
also of Ksrshaw and Cashs regiments
Prestons Twenty eighth regiment, Of Cockes brigade,
had by that time entered the body OF oaks, and
encountered Michigan troops, capturing their bri.
gade commander, Colonel Wilcox.
Cured about the same time at three O'Clock p M Brig.
adler General Z. K. smith, with some 700 infantry OF
Elzeys brigade Of tho Army Of the Shenandoah, and
Beckham's battery, came upon tho neld, from Camp
Pickens Manassas whore they had arrived by railroad
at Directed in person by General Johnsonto the
left then so much endangered reaching position in
rear of the oak woods south of the Henry House, and
Immediately cast of the Sudley road General. Smith was
disabled by wound and his valuable services
were lost at that critical iuncture But the command do
voved upon mertorous oioer Of experience, Colonel
Ezey who led his infantry at once somewhat further to
the left in the direction OF the Chinn House. across the
road throughz the oaks skrtng the west side Of the
road, and around which he sent the battery under
Lieutenant Beckham. This olcer took up most favora
bic position near that house, whence, with a clear view
OF the federal right and centre, filling the open fields TO
the west of tho Brentsvie.Sudley road, and gently
sopng he opened fire with his battery upon
them with deadly and damaging eficct.
Colonel Early, who. by some mschanoe. did not re-
cevo orders until two O'clock which had been sent him
with Kemper's Seventh Virginia, Hays Seventh
Louisiana, and Barksdales Thirteenth Mississippi reg
ments This brigade by the personal direction OF General
Johnston, was marched by the Holkham House.
the fields to the left entirely around the woods through
which Eizey had passed and under rs, into
position in line OF battle near Chnns House, oudanking
the enemy right.
AT this time about half past three P. NJ. the enemy
driven back their left and centre and brushed from
the woods bordering the Sudey road south and west OF
the Henry House, had formed line OF battle of truly
formidable proportions OF crescent outline, reaching
their left from the vicinity Of Ptsylyana he old Car
ter mansi0n) Matthew's and In OF Dogans across
tho turnpike near to Chnn's house. The woods and
fields were filled with their of infantry and their
carefully preserved cavalry. IL truly nagnif cont
though redoubtabs spectacle as they threw forward in
fine STYLE the broad gentle slopes Of the ridge
pied by their main lines cloud of ssrnshers, prepara
tory for another attack.
But as Early formed hts lius, and Beckham's pieces
playing upon the right OF the enemy Elzey's brigade
Gibbons Tenth Virginia Lieut. Coz stuart. FRS, Mary.
Eighth and Kershaws Second south Carolina Withers'
Eighteenth and Preston's Twenty eighth Virginia,
advanced in an irregular line almost simuita.
neosly, with great spirit from their several positions
upon the front ana aks OF the eemy in their quarter Of
t he field At The same time. too, Early resoiutely as
sailed ther right flank aud Under the combined
attack the enemy forced, Gfs the narrow
plateau in the southern angle made by the roads
often mentioned into patch Of woods its westera
slope thence back over Youngs branch the turnpike
into the fields OF the Dngan farm, aud rearward in
reme disorder in all available direct ons, towards Ball
The rou had now become general and complete.
About the time that Fzey and Early we're entering into
action "a column OF the enemy Keyes brigade, o Tyers
division made its way tire turnpike between Bull
run and he Robinson House, under cover Of wood and
brow Of tho ridges, apparently to turn nay right, but
easily repulsed by few shots from IAhams battery.
united and placed in position by Captain u. B,
Harris OF the Virginia engineers, whose services
during the day became his character as sn
able cool and skifu officer and from Abur.is battery
opporuney ordered by Gen jackson to position TO the
right Of Latham, on bill commanding the line of ap
proach OF the enemy and supported by portions Of eg
mens collected together by the sta officers of General
Johnston and myself
Early's brigade meanwhile. joined by the Nineteenth
Virginia regiment Lieutenant Colonel Strange of Cookies
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stuart with his cavalry, and Beckha had also taken mp
the pasuit along the road by which the enemy had
upon the ued that morning; but, soon encuuibcred by
prisoners who thronged his way the former unable
attack the of the fast fleeing frantic federaiss
withers r. J. Preson's, Csshs and Kershaws regI.
ments Hampton Legion aud kempers battery ao pur
along the w1rrentoo road by the stone bridge the
enemy having orporiuneiy opened way fer them
through the heavy abstis which my troops had
the west side Of the bridge several days before But
this pursuit recalled in consequence of false
report which unfortunately reached Us that ihe encmys
reserves known TO he fresh aud o idoratle strength
we're thrsseni ing the position OF Union Mills Ford.
Colonel Radf0rd with six co'npaneS Virginia cavalry,
also ordered by General johnston TO cross Bull ra
attack the from he direct Of Lewis house
conducted BY OF my aids Colonel Chisholm. by the
Lewis ford. TO the immediate vicinity Of tho Suspension
Bridge he charged battery with great gailantry took
prisoner and captured the federal coors OF that
regiment, well as number o. he enemy lie lost,
however, prominent officer of h> regiment, Captain
Whist Raiford
Lieutenant Colonel Munford also led companies Of
cavalry in hot pursuit aud rendered material
the capture OF prisoners and O cannon horses ammuui
tion, &C., abandoned by he enemy in their fight.
Captain Lays company Of ths Powhatan troops and
Utterbacks Rangers, virginia volunteers attached TO
my person, did ,icsia service, under captain lay, in
rayng troops broken Tor iis time by HE onset Of the
enemy Is masses
During the period OF the mon,.ntois events rraueht
with the veal Of country which passing the
blood stained plateau slong The Sudiey and WaTcnton
roads other portions Of the line Of But run hid been
void OF action, Of moment aud ol influence upon The
general result
While Colonel Ivan. and his strd, baud hold ng
al bay the federal aiVance beyond the turnpike tho
enemy made repeated demonstrations. with artillery
and infantry upon the Inc Of Coc.ss brigade with the
serious intention OF forcing the position, General
schenck admits iu his report. They driven back
with severe loss by Lahams "a seCtion} and Rogers
fodr Founders. aud impressed with IN.
strength Of that line TO be held check aud inactive
even after IL had been stpsed of all its roos but
company OF the Nneteentn Virginia regiment under
Captain Duke, merorous officer. Aud II is worthy o.
notice that in this encounter of pounder guns
handled by volunteer arilcis;s, thay had worstcd
such q notorious adversary the Ayres formerly
sherman battery which quit the contest Under the
illusion that II had gher metal than its
tend with.
The centre brigaies--Bouhsin and Longstreets-9f
the line Of Bull run Il closely engaged were never
thsess exposed for much of the day annoy ins
most hfo Of artillery Of long range; but BY
seaIy veteran like ntcnsucs OF their positions they
held virtually pssyzed all day, two strong brgsdss Of
the enemy with their batteries (lsr) OF rife guns.
As before said two regiments of Bonhsm's brigade.
Second and Eighth South Carolina Volunteers, and keln
pcrs battery, took distinguished part in the battle
The remainder, Third Williams seventh Bacons South
Carolina volunteers Eleventh (kirkands) North Caro-
lima regiment six companies Eighth Louisiana vol',n
teers Sbiets battery and one section Of wson's bat
terry under Lieutenant Garnc whether in holding their
post or ng up the pursuit officers and harged