The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1863-11-17

The fr,i Doll run ighi commence
on Thursday, The 18th OF July, 1861,
at Blackburn ford, about three mile
from Cenireyille. Oar troops fctl
hack that night, and about noon on
sunday following they marched by
the Warrenion road, where they were
opposed by the enemy. The main
battle was fought about two miles
above the river. and llepry's and
Maiher's farms, now called Manassas
plain. Oar troops reirealed, with lAe
enemy hanging fercely on their rear
as far a. Cub run.
During the fghi old Mrs. Henry,
over eighty years Of age, was left in
bed and killed by a cannon bali.
The second battle commenced at
Thoroushinre Gap, August 2S, 1862.
From Thursday to Saturday our
troops fought their way, falling bacl,
all the time, until they reached the
old battle ground, where they made
a stand at Groycton, but had to fall
back towards Chanilly, where they
were ouinanked aud gave battle on
Monday, September lst. Here the
brave Generals Kcaruey and Stevens
were killed.
Tiis is the historic ground now oe-
cupied by our army, and which has
been further immorialized by the
brave deeds Of the Second army corps.
| will now give an account of some Of
the leading men about here who have
been engaged in the tragic events Of
tie war.
THE REBEL GENERAL EwELL.
The birthplace of this general is a
large, ricketty frame house, in the
village Of Ccntrevile. When he VA.
a boy Of about ten years, his father
died, leaving his family somewhat
embarrassed. His widow had to sell
out the Centreyille property, aud re-
tired to Iiaymarket, Prince William
county, Va. where she now resides.
Young Ewell was educated at West
Point, ana got commission in the
regular service, and on the breaking
out Of the war was appointed TO Z
coloncley in The rebel service. He
rose rapidly 10 brigadiership. Early
~ 1862 he was appointed major gel-
erai. and on The death Of Jackson he
took command OF his famous corps
In appearance he is q dark complex
ioued man, with a rich profusion of
black hair and thin black whiskers.--
lie is about lorty-seyen years old, fve
feet hine iiclles in height, and has
rather a stern military appearance.
a. L. GRisLEY
occupied The place until tie breaking
out Of the war. He was wealthy
planter, being lord aud master oyer
some fity slaves and some TWO thous-
and acres. lie also owned large
cotton plantation in jackson, Missis-
sippi, which was burned down by ou;
troops.
S. n. STUART
owned the splendid mansionhouse aad
plantation Of Cha tilly. He is a near
of the celebrated General
Stuart. He is said to be lineally de-
>cended from the royal Sluars Of
England. lie was aristocratic enough
IN Bis manner and appearance 10 bel
so. He was n stirring, active poilii-
elan and a warm supporter Of lie reb
el cause. He is about forty years Of
age, and is married 10 a daughter OF
DR.. Stuart, Westmoreland county,
Va, on the Potomac He has
splendid mansion, with a fine piania-
lion Of about 1900 acres, near the
Winchester pike. lie is at present
in the rebel service, while Chanlilly--
lovely Chantily--is heap Of ruins.
CAPTAIN WILLIAM II. DELANEY,
Of Fairfax, raised the first company Of
voIunteers-ealled the Fairfax Rifles
about here for the rebel service. He
is brother to Col. Daniel T. Delaney.
aid de camp 10 Governor Pierpont,
and lately captured by Mosby near
Alexandria, and now an inmate Of
Castle Thunder. William was man
Of considerable p9rls. He vas a
warm supporter OF the Union, and |
stroye hard TO keep in the State o. |
Virginia. After Size had seeded, ear
riel away by tie dogma Of State |
rights. he became jealous rebel. He /
was wounded at the first battle o: Boil /
Ran. retired from tie service, and il
now member Of The State frebel) /
Senate.
WILLIAM J. WEIR
owned that fine old brick house near
Manassas Station. lie also owned /
Mills. which arc nov ia ru-
ns. lie held fine plantation ~ |
.ome 100 acres, aud hal about sixty +
,laycs. H. was quiet. retiring man,
leyer mixed il politics, ard was rath- I
n Of Union tendencies. lie now re- |
tides with bis family al Lynclburg, /
Va.
LOUIS II. mEcHEN.
Near Ccntresille is the residence I
II Louis II Mechen, who Was deputy /
.lerk in the United States Senate fg +
about twenty years under several ai- /
Having the go9d for
une q saving important paPers from
.he burning oi the oh Capital IL 1871 I
le vas rewarded wlth this ap ont
IL. ataE Ims M.4oh at ltf4