The New York Herald Newspaper, August 10, 1861, Page 8

} 8 —_— THE BATTLE GF BULL RUN. Official Report of the Engagement—General McDowell's Order of Battle—lnteresting Reports of General Tyler and Colonels Bunter, Burnslde, Hetntzelman and Miles— Complete Offictal Narrative of the Fight, &e., &e., ORDER OF BATTLE. ACCOMPANYMENT TO GEN. Me DOWELL'S REPORT. GENERAL GRDER—NO, 23, BganqvarTeRs DEPARTMENT ARMY EASTERN VA. CuNTREVILAS, July 20, 1861. ‘The enemy bas planted @ battery on the Warrenton turnpike to defend the passage of Bull run ; has seized ‘he stone bridge and wade a heavy abattis on the right bank, to oppose our advance jn that direction. The ford above the bridge is also guarded, whether with artillery oF Hot is Mot positively known, but every indication favors the belief that be proposes to defend the passage of the stream, It ts intended to turn the position, force the enemy from ‘the road that it may be reopened and, if possible, destroy the railroad leading from Manassas to the valley of Vir- ginin, where the enemy has a large force. As this may be remsted by all the force of the enemy, the troops wil! bo dispose ¢ as follows :— ‘The First division, General Tyler’s, with the exception of Richardson’s brigade, will, at half-past two o'clock in the morning precisely, be on the Warrenton turnpike to th eaten the passage of the bridge, but will not open Gre until full daybreak, Tie Second division (Hunter’s) will move from its cam at two o'clock in the morning precisely, and led by Caprain Woodbury, of the Engine 8, will, after passing Cb run turn to the right aud pass tho Bull run stream above the ford at Sudley’s Spring, and then turning down to the left descend the stream and clear away the enemy who may be guarding the lower ford and bridge. It will then bear vff'to the right and make room for the succeed. ing “tivigion. ‘The Third division (Heintzelman’s) will march at haif past two o'clock in the morning, and follow the road taken by the Second division, but will cross at the Jower ford after it has been turned as above, and then, going to the loft, take place between the stream and Second di- vision The Fifth division (Miles) will take position on the Centrovilie Heights (Richardson's brigade will, for qhe time, form part of the Fifth division, and will ‘continue fn its present position). One brigade’ wiil be inthe vil lage, and one near the present station of Richardson's brigade. This division will threaten the Blackburn ford, and remain in reserve at Centreville. The commander will ‘op'n fire with artillery only, and will bear in mind that Miwa demonstration only he is to make. He will causs Such defensive works, ubuitls, earthworks, &., to be thrown upas will strengihen ‘his position.’ Lieutenant Trime, of the Engineers, will be charged with this duty. ‘Taese movements may lead to the gravest results, and com/nandersordivisions and brigades should bear iu inind the mmepse consequence involved. There must be no failure, and every effort must be made to prevent straggling. ‘Noone must be allowed to leave the ranks without specia’ authority. After completing the movements or dered the troops must be held in order of battle, as they may be attacked at any moment. By command of Brigadier General McDOWELL, James B. Fry, Adjutant Geveral. GENERAL McDOWELL'S CIRCULAR TO HIS OFFICERS. Heangvartsrs DapaRrueyt NORTHEASTERN V4., Cesrrevinte, July 20, 1861 ‘Tho commanders of divisions will give the necessary orders that an equal dietribution of the subsistence stores ‘on hand may be made mediately to the different com panies in their respective commands, 80 that they sba! be provided for the same number of days, und that the kame be cooked and put ia tho baversa ‘The subsistence stores now In the possession of each division, with the fresh bocf that can be drawn from the chief commissary, must lust to include the 23d inst, By command of Brigadier General McDOWELL, Jas. B. Fav, Assistant A jjutant Gencral, ‘To Tux ComMaxDeRs OF L1visions AND BRIGADES. The above general order, together with the official re- port of Captain Clark, the’ cbief of the Commissary De- partment of the grand army, showing that 160,000 ra- tions—that is rations for 50,000 men for Wree days—wer® ‘et Centreville on the morning of the 20th, proves that if there really was any suffring from hunger during the Dattie, it was owing lo the negligence of brigade and regi mextal commanders only. FIRST DIVISION. GENERAL TYLER’S OFFICIAL REPORT. Reapquaprens First Division, Derarrwent N.E. Va, Wasuineton, July 22, 1861. rwexa1—In obedience to order No. 22, dated Centre- ‘v8ie, July 2), Shorman's, Schenck’s and Keyes’ bri- ides, of this division—Richardson’s brigade having boen left in fram of Blackbern's Ford—moved at half- past two A. M.,om tho 2ist inst.,%0 threaten the passage ‘of the Warrenton turnpike bridge, on Bull run. T arrived g@ front of tho bridge with Schonck’s and Sherman's brigades, and Ayers’ and Carlisle's batteries, about six A. M., Keyes’ brigade having been halted by your order 10 watch the road coming up from Manassas, and about ‘two miles from the run. Aftor examining the position, and posting Sherman's and Schenck’s brigades and artillery, 1 fired the first gun at balf-past six 4. M., agagreed upon, to show that we were in position. As my orders wore to threaten the passage of the bridge, 1 caused Schenck’s brigade to be formed into'line, tts left resting in the dirostion of the bridge, and the battery whch the enemy had catablished to sweop the bridge and its approach, so as to threaten both. Sherman's bri gade was posted to the right of the Warrenton turnpike, fous to be iu position to sustain Schenck, or to move across Bull run iu the direction of Hunter's column, The thirty-pounder gun attached to the Carlisle battery the Warrenton turnpike, with Ayers: battery considerably in ts rear, Carlisle's Dattery was posted on the left of Sherman's brigade Iq this position we awaited the appearance of Huutr’s and Heiwtvelman’s columns as ordered, watit such time as the approach lo the bridge ehouki be ‘carried, and the bridge rebuilt by Cy -xander, of tho engineers, why bad on the spot tbe nocessary teucture for that purpose, Soon ufler getting its position, we discovered that the enemy bad a heavy bedtery, wit infantry m support, commanding both “he road ‘and bridge approaches, om which both Ayers and Carlisle at different times tried the eflvct of teir guns without succes; and a careful exautt nation of the banks of Bullrun satisfying me that they were iinpracticable for the purpose of artiilery, there but toric had to remain comparatively useless unul such time ag Hunter's oftumu might clear the approach by a move mont on the opposite bank. Durmg this period of wait- ing the thirty-pounder was occasie ed with c Siusrable effect agaiust bodies of infantry and cavalry, Which could be seen from time to time moving i the di rect on of Hunter's column, and ont of the range of orda Using # high tree as an observatory, we could see the operatious of Huater’s ani’ Heiutzel man’s eoluma from the tins ties crossed Bult run, aud through oue of my stall, Lieut. O'Rourke, of the onginvers, 1 was promptly notilled as to any’ change in the progress of their columns up to the Ome when it Appeared that tho heads of both were arrested, an tho enemy seemed to be moving howvy rvinforce m.a!s lo support their troops. At thas tine I 0} Colouel Shorman, with his brigade, to cross Bull ron ¥ in action, Colonel AA, AS ABpEArs by bis reports, crossed the ruy with Pposition, aud wfter eLoouatering a party of de ene g belure Huuter's forces eral Medowell, ved his orders w joi in U i. The eub sebt operaciobs Of (his brigade and its able commander Dayivg been under your own directions, I ehali ob juliow ite movements any further, but refer you to Colo rman 6 report, which you will G arewithe So soon ws it was discovered vision bad Deen arrested, | or 4% arrived jest as the leit of sherm, g the run. and . myself Chat the epemy ba not the jor © 10 rosé Bull rao, t w tm) jime, and m the © driv fxo bal », aco paby essariiy place me Ai of his column of mar Hine 1 tukea by Sbe. i the Gre of a battery whch € This movement «Lelt tw ve degree, and resale the rear of Shermay : ere ad, I ore A into line ou the beray with gre 3 and re y. After waiting 2 my Wos ordered to advance, aud cat, be rgat wie Uh '§ cavalry apd alaatry, wi ® evere etrupzies, it drove back, emul’ th nof the brigade was arrested by a seve “ jery and jnfaniry, sheliered by 2 the heights ‘above the road ie as bere ordered, aud the which were part of Uhe enemy's hue, preesed forward to u the bili until they reached the buildings wh ch were > enemy, drove them ont, and for a moment th possession, At thrs pest, finding the origade under the re of & strong force beh: rks, the ven to march by the left flank werogs an opea line wes sheltered by the right bank z which the march wes couductet, with a which the enemy lid placed ou t which the Warrenton turepike W mnumel into contiict on ch, fur Maine ed te top regimes march was conducted { nsi eri wt q, sing the ‘ an. op: 2 « hieh Fcnenck'# brigase . es 10. pass ° Refore the on empla | jovement could Le gn te on the enemy's b "sas removed and plac fe & position to Lbreaten our ac, but before $he correct NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1861. range could be obtained Colo" ay, tea hie bri- by a flank movement ‘Foyes carr ee tie int of» @romnd the dase of the bil, when 1 disco _S0euding it i pone ‘that, ur’ -#@red that ourtroops were on was Lieutenant Uptor right and Join” 44 7 retreating column. The order was exe- gated witho” at the least confusion, and the brigade joined was me ,“!2€ Column in good order. When this junction Tha 1 40 1 loft Keyes’ brigadeand rode forward tonsoer- Toft, 42 Condition of Schenck’s brigade and the artillery this side of Bull run, and on arriving there found ‘ayers’ battery and Lieutenant Haines’ 30-pounder wait- ing orders. 1 immediately ordered Lieutenant Haines to limber up and move forward as soon as possible. ‘This ‘was promptly done, and the piece moved on towards Cen- treville, Ithen went into the wood where the ammu- nition wagon of this piece bad been placed, out of the Teach of the fire, and found that the driver had deserted and taken away part of the horses, which made it impos- sible to move it, 1 then returmed to Ayers’ battery, which J found timbered up, and ordered it to move for- ward and cover the retreat, which was promptly done by its gallant officers, and ‘when the cavalry chargo was made, shortly ‘afterward, they repulsed it promptly and effectually. 1 then collected a guard, main. ly from the Second Maine regiment, and put in under tho command of Colonel Jameson, with orders to sustain Captain Ayers during the rotreat, which was done gal Jautly and successfully, until the battery reacted Centre- ville. Before ordering Colonel Jameson to cover Ayers’ battery, 1 passed to the rear to find General Schencks brigade, intending, as it was fresh, to have it cover the retreat,” I did not ud it in the position in which I had left it, and supposed st had moved forward and joined th retreating column, I did not see General Schenck again until near Cub run, where he appeared active in rallying his own or some ‘other regiments. General Schenck re- ports that tho two Ohio regiments left Bull run after the cavalry charge, and arrived at Centreville in good order. In closing this report, it gives me great pleasure to ¢} press my admiration of the manner in which Cojone! Keyes handled his brigade, completely covering it by every possible accident of the ground, while changing his positions, aud leading it bravely and skillfully to the at- tack at the right moment, to which the brigade respond- ed in every instance in a manner highly creditable to it- self and Satisfactory to its commanding overs. At no time during the conflict was this brigade disorganized, and it was the jast off the field, and in good order. Colonel Keyes says:—'The gallantry with which the Second Maine and Third Connecticut regiments charged up the hill upon the enemy's artillery and infantry was ne- ver, in my opinion, surpassed, and the conduct of Colo- nels Jameson and Chattleld in this instance and through. out the day merits the highest commendation. Colonel ‘Torry rendered great assistance by his gallantry amt ex- cellent conduct. Lieutenant Hascall, Acting Assistant Adjutant Generals Lieutenants Walter and Ely, rendered gallant and effective assistance.”” It gives me pleasure to be able to confirm the above from personal observation, and to express my personal satisfaction with the conduct of this brigade. For further particulars as to galiant con duct of individuals, I beg leave to refer you to the reports of commanders of brigades, hereunto attached. Colonel Sherman speaks highly of Colonel MeCoon, of Wisconsin, and Lieutenants Piper and McQuester—ail on his personal staff, From my own personal staff I received, in every i stance, prompt and gallant assistance, and my thanks are due to Captains Baird and Merrill, Licutenants Hous ton, Abbott, Upton, O’Rorke and Audenreid, for gallant conduct and the prompt and valuable assistance they rendered me. Lieutenants Abbott and Upton were both weunded and each had a horse killed under him, as aiso bad Lieutenant O'Rorko, Tenclose herewith a table of casualties showing our losses at Bull run. 1 have the honor to be, with great respect, your most obedient servant, DA TYLER, Brigadier General Commanding Division. Brig. Gen. McDowxt, Commanding Department North. eastern Virginia. First Brigade. Ki ed. Wounded. Mi Slightly Wd. i le. Killed. Wounded. Missing. Slit Co}. E. D. Keyes... 19 50 118 a 18 Second Brigade. Gen. Schenck. 21 21 16 - Third Brigade. Col. Sherman... .. 120 208 253 - First brigade had four officers wounded, none killed an¢ | five missing. Second brigade had three officcrs killed, none wounded and cre missing. ‘Third brigad had three officers killed, fifteen wounded and three missing, which included in above average Grand total—Killed, 160; wounded, 279; misting, $2 Fourth brigade was not at Bull run, being lect at Black burn’s ford. Col, Tompking reports 140 others missing, witheet | giving namcs. As this regiment did not cross Bull rur, they muat have been accurately informed as to the Killed and wounded. This, taken in connection with the fact that three of their officers are reported as desert known to be in New York city, leads to tho bolic that, their officers having set the example, the men were not slow to follow. SECOND DIVISION, COLONEL HUNTER'S OFFICIAL REPORT. Wasmxoron, D. C., August 5, 1861. Capra JB. Fry, Assistant Adjutant General United States Army:— * Sim—Having had the honor to command the Second di- vision of the army before Maragsas on the 2lst of July, 1861, and having been wounded early in the action, the command, ag well as the duty of making the division re. port, devolved on Colomel Andrew Porter, of the United States Army. Edeom i, however, a duty Lowe to the gallant gentlemen of my staff, briefly to mention their services. ‘The Hon. Traac N. Arnoh, of the United States Itonse of Representatives, one of my woluntocr aids, was with me on tho field till Fropeive! my wound, and” then devoted himself to having the wounded removed, and to allevi ating their sufforings. Captain 0. P. Woodbury, Chief Engineerof the division, fearlessly exposed kimse in front of the skirmishers during our whole atvance, anc determined, with great Judgiment, the route of the division, Captain’ W. D, Whipple, Assistant Adjutant Gonoral; Captain Cook, of the Fourth Peunsylvania Volunteers, Aid-de Camp. Livatenant Cross, of Engineers, and Lieut 1. W. Flagler, Aid-do.Catmp, afl performed their duties to my “entire satiefaction—they were absent, ceaveying orders during the short time I was in the dekt My aid, Lieut. Sumeel W. Stockton, of the First cavalry was with me on the fletd, and hie conduct, under a heavy. fire, was perfectly boartiful. Dr. Roxch, of Chicago, Til., a eltizen surgeon, accom- panied the Hon. Mr. Ameld to tho felt, and devoted him. self to the care of te wonnded during the whale battle. Thave the honor to be, Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, D. HUNTER, nding Second Drriston, Colonel Third cavalry, Com: SECOND BRIGADE. COLONEL BURNSIDE'S OFFICIAL REPORT, Heapgcanrens Sxcoxp Bricanr, ‘BCOND Division Mason GENKRAL MCDOWELL'® Cor Waer:neros, July 24, 1861, ‘To Col. Huxter, Commanding Second Division:— s ‘Sxr—1 have the honor to report that the brigade under | my command, in common with the rest of tho division: left Washington at three P. M. on Tuesday, July 26; en- camped that night at Annandale, cecupied Feirfux Court House, and encamped there en Wednesday. On Thurs day, Juiy 17, proceeded to Centreville, where we romained tillSunday morning, July 21, when the whole artny took up the line of march to Bua run. Nothing of moment occurred til the arrival of the di vision at the crossing of Bull run, at half-past nine o'elock, when intelligence was reegived that the caemy was in front with considerable force, The brigade was ordered to bait for a supply of water and temporary rest. After. wards an advance movement was made, and Col. Slocum, of the Second Rhode Island regimant, was ordered to throw out skirmishers upon elther flank and in front, These were oom coufronted vy the enemy's forces, and “the head of the brigade found itself tm presence of the foe, The Second regiment Rhode Istand Volunteers was immediately sent forward with its battory of artillery, an@ the balanco of the brigade was formed in afield to the right of the road. At this time: much ta ty sorrow, Lmet you returning from the fel severely wounded, and was requested to take charge of the formation of the divisioa im the presence of the enomy. Finding that the Second rogi ment Rhode Jeiand Vowupteers was closely pressed by the enemy, 1 ordered tho Seventy-firat regi mont New York Militia, and the Second regiment New Hampshire Voluc toadvance, intending to hold the Piret Ruode Isiand Volunteers in reserve; but owing to oelay on the formation of the two — former regiments, the First Rhode Isiamd regiment way at epee ordered on the field of action Oe d, gallantly lod the regiment inte it, t effective service mp assisting 118 pel the attack of the enemy's forces { rogiment of volunteers had stead , and had bravely stood ing hin to give Way. At this time mortully wounded, and coun after ergy injured by acannon ball, end cFushed one of his legs. ‘The command of La ut Colonel Whea $ position. Soon after, flest regiment New York mio action, aud planting ag Lo Lue regiment vpon the hein most eflectively agaist the battery of the Second [Rhode Telana | upon (he extreme right, was used the two howitzers right of his line, wor vops” Th regiment on the ku: in wiencing the heavy nmsked battery of the enomy in front, —occasi throwing in shot and shell vpon the enemy's infantry, six reg were attempting to force our position hold¥, who was ia command of th With great coolness, precision aud s Second vegiment of Hampshire y under Morston was now mio te field, and position. Colouel 1 Licutenant he regineut We wor »riini of the conte ed by of the Third infantry; totes Army, atin ALL er'og him. at mement, afier the Bric bad coutinucd @y hour or more, CsloneirHeintet man's division Was sed arcing ver’ the bill opporite vur Jeft flank, au, attacking the enemy at ihat pojpt, the opposing fores was soon dispersed. This point being gamed, ant, ‘the enemy retiring in confusion before the Successes Chargs of Colonel Heintzelman's, division, 1 withdrew my brigade into the woods in the rear of the Une, for the purpose of supplying the troops with ammu- nition, wh had become well nigh exhausted. The Second regiment New Hampshire Voluntoeis was seat for ‘ward to assist ono of Colonel Heintzslman’s brigades, at that time three-quarters of a mile distant, and driving the — before them. The battery of the Second Rhode Island Volunteers changed its possition into & fleld upon the right, and was brought to bear upon the force which Colonel Porter was engaging The enemy's infantry having fallen back, two sections of Captain Reynol's’ battery advanced and succeedea in breaking the charge of the enemy’s cavalry, which had now been brought into the engagement. It was nearly four o’cleck P. M.,and the battle had continued for almost six hours since the time when the Second brigade had been engaged, with everything in fi vor of our troops and promising a decisive victory, when some of the regiments engaging the euemy wpon ‘the ex: treme right of our line, broke, and large numbers passed disorderly by my brigade, then drawn up in the position which they fast held. The ammunition had been iss in part, when 1 was ordered to protect the retreat, ‘The Seventy-first regiment, New York State Militia, was formed between the retreating columns and the enemy, by Colonel Martin, and the second regiment Rhode Iskand Volunteers, by Lieutenant Colonel Wheaton, ‘The First regiment Rhode Island Volunteers moved out into the ficld at the bottom of the gorge, near the ford, and re- mained for fifteen minutes, until @ general retreat was ordered. The regiment then passed on to the top of the Dill, where it was joined by the remainder of the brigade, and formed into column, Large bodies of straggleis wore passing along the road, and it was found impossible to retain the order, which otherwise would have been preserved. Yet the brigade succeeded in retiring in comparatively good condition, with Arnold's battery ofartiliery and Capt. Armswroug'§ company of dragoutis bringing up the rear, The retreat continued thus until the column was about emerging from the woods and en- tering upon the Warrenton turnpike, when the artillery and cavalry went to the front, and the enemy opened fire upon the retreating mass of men. Upon the bridge crossiig Cub run a shot Wok effect upon the horses of a team that was crossing. The wagon was overturned directly in the centre of the bridge, abd the passage waa compleiely bb structed, ‘The chemy contnued to play luis arcilery Upon the (rain carriages, anbulauces and artillery wagous that fitied the road, and these were reduced to ruin, the artillery could not possibly pass, and five picces of the Rhode isiand battery, which had been. safely brought off the fleld, were here lost. Captain Reynolds is deserving of praise for the skill with which he saved the lives of his men, The infantry, as the files reached the bridg were furiously pelted with a shower of grape and o1 shot, und several persous were here killed or daug wounded. A’ was to be expected, the whole columa was thrown into confusion, aud could not be rallied agin for a distance of two or three miles, ‘The brigade reached Centreville at nine o'clock P. M. and entered into the several camps that had been occu pie night before, where the brigade rested until ven O'clock, when, in pursuance of orders from the General commanding,’ the retreat was continued, The columa reached Washington about nie o'clock “A. M. morning, when the several regiinents composing the bri gade repaired to their respective encampments, Jn the movements of my brigade, upon this unfortunate expedition, Twas greatly & Laud advised by his Ex. celleney Governor Sprague, Who wok an active part in conflict, and who was expecially eifective in the direction and arrungement of the battery of Light artillery attach ed to the Second regiment Rhode Island Volunteers. Tt would be inv to mention officers of the different corps who distinguished themselves upon the field f coviness wud bravery, where all performed their duty so well. Teannot feel justified in specifying particular in- stances of fidelity. The officers and men were prompt, steady and brave, a rmed the several parts as signed to them int lant manner, Our less ‘The Second regim very xe particularly suttered greatly, The death of Colonel cum is & los to bis own State, which mourns the deat! ¥ bave pent adtlisies of a most gailant_and meritorious officer, who e credit to the service; while bis promi soldier would have raised him high in He had served with me as Major ‘ode Island Volunteers, and more responsible position. I had boon thus secured; for the His associate, Major Ballou, of the Was deserving of the highest eommenda- fer and a true man. of the Second regiment, Rhode Island received his death wout ¢ the baltle. He was a young, brave who isdecply lamented by Lis comrades Gaptain Smith, of the Second Rhode ksland s. was known among us for bis many good qua of bead aud heart. Lieutenant Prescott, of the s land regiment, was also killed in the earyl part of dhe action, while gallaggy encourseing his cum pany. He was a noble hoarf™ Christian man, whose memory will be ever fresh in the hearts of his friends, |, Among thoso who aro ‘missing I have to mention ‘the names of Lieutenant Knight, of the First regiment Rhode Iskand Volunteers, aud Dr. Jumes Harris, of the sane sregiment. Both are mon whotu we can hardly athurd to Jose, and Itrust thet some measares inay be taleen by Which their fate may bo known, | Dr. Harris was espe cially active upon the field of battle in dreesing fhe wounds of disabled soldiers, and, knowing no distinction between frieud and foe, trated the ener wed with th same kindness and eonsidoration ag those of our own troops. -He is probably @ prisonen Other officers might be mentioned, had 1 the data at hand to specify; but I have not yet received reports from the Seventy-firet New York and Secine New Hampshire Volunteers, Tappend a list of casualties so far as reports aave boon sreceived. It isa gad duty to record a defeat, aces nied with the logs of so muny valuable lives. But defeat should only make us more faithful stil! to the great cause of humairity and civilization, i order that every disaster should bs more than compensated for by as enduring vietory. Ihave the honor to be, very respectfully, your obe- dient servant, A. R. BURNSIDE, Colonel Commeandin, THIRD DIVISION. COLONEL HIENTZELMAN’S OFFICIAL RE- PORT. Bgapgc akrens Tatkv Division, Dep’r. N. E. Vinersta, ‘Wasuixaron, July 31, 1861, } To Capt Jas. B. Fav, Assistant Adjutant General:— Sik—In obedience to instractions received ov the 2th inst., the division ender my command was under arms, in light marching order, with two days’ cooked rations in their haversacks, and commenced the march at half-past two A. M. on the 2lst., the brigade of Colovel Franklin leading, followed by those of Colonels Wiisox and Howard. At Centreville we found tho road ftied with troeps, and were detained threo hours to allow tic divisions of Gene. ral Tyler and Colonel Honter to pass, 1 followed with my division immediately in the rear of the latter, Detweou wo and three nye Leyond Centreville we left the War ronton turnpike, turning into a country road on the right Cuptain Wright accompanied the head of Colonel Huntot’s ordumn, with directions to stop at a road which turned in “o the left to a ford across Bull run, about half way be- tween the point where we turned off from Ue turupike and Sadiey’s Springs, at whick latter point Colonel Hun- ter's divieton was to uruss. No “buch road was found to emist, and about clever A. M, we found oureeives at Sad lay’s’ Springs, abowt len miles from Cantre- ville, with one brigade of Colonel Hunter's di. viesion stil on our side of the rum. Before reaching tis point the battle had commenced. We could see the smoke rising ou onr left Crom two point amile or more nyart. Two clouds of dust were seen, b Of Ma, showing the adyanoe of troops from the direc nascas. AL Sndley’s Springs, whilst waiting the passage of the troops of tie division in our front, Lordored forward the First brigade to dl their can this was accomplished the leading regime: Colonel Huncer’s division became engeged, General McDowell, who, accom panied by his etail, had passed us a short time’ batere, eeat back Captain Wright of the eugincers and Major Me Dowell, one of bis aids, with orders to send forward two regimeuts to prevent the enemy {rom outfanking them. Captain Wright led forward the Biimessta re left of tie road, which croesed the run at this pomt. Major MeDowett led the Eleventh Mass road. Taccompanted this regiment, le: a the remainder of the division to follow, with the exception of Arnokt © batteay, which supported by the First Michi- #00, Was posted alittle beiow @ie croesing of the a Ava little more than a mile from the ford we came npon the baitle th Rickett’s battery was ported (4 DR) to tbe rigist of Humter’s division and to the right of the road. After Airing some twenty minutes ata bat tery of thee iaced just beyond the crest of a hill, on their extrance left the distance besng con ed Loo great, it was Moved (onward to within alont 1,000 feet of the enemy's battery. Here the battery was exposed to eof murketry, whieh soomBisabled it | Frank gade was pomed on th (re of our line apd on gro: Wuon. In the mean nowe forward t Jed them for- cheeaied in @ firet fire they e roar, of their com {tory firing over tiv AL the saine MoINeME they were charged y ¢ ession Cavalry on thelr rear, whe | came by a road through two strips of woods on dur es. fire of the sing them ireme right ou four a © from Cai 1 airy, which killed and Favoham, with s of his atticd of Zouave a Bed. Mur he m " good Service as 8kITm: regiment, which was a sed, buts retired in sero good orde the nour right fa: tire, moving off the weld wit ntry. Next was lod forward the First Michigan, which was also ed, atd retired in o ‘They 4 and be 0 on our right. The Brookiy appeared on the greund 1 led them for regiment bod but bad now hine of the enom red, but wa up b after the firiug commeaced pr Jconsidered it aseles: attempt: The waat of discipline in these regiments was $6 great that most of the men would rin from Afty th several bi | yards to the rear, and continue to fre—ftortunate the braver ones—very high in the air, and com these ip front to retyeat. Dering this nme Reickell's battery had been taken and retaken thr hut wae finatly lost, 1 he t. Heickeli’ be at Be enemy were distinctly ching and outtlank brignde came qu the bing oy ing ue on the righ’, right of a woods, | | found ail my get , | Ritchie “I field at this time, having been detained by the Genera aa a reserye at the point when we left the turnpike, Jt took pct on a hill on our right and rear, and for sume time gallantly held the enemy in check. I had one company of cavalry attached to my division, which was joined during the engagement by the cavalry of Col. Stanton’s division. Major Palmer, who caunonaded them, was auxious to engage the enemy. ‘The ground being unfavorable, I ordered them back out of range of fire. Finding it im- possible to rally uny of the regiments, we commenced our retreat @bout half-past four P. M. There was a fine position a short distance in the rear, where I hoped to make a stand with a section of Arnold’s battery and the United States caval- ry, if T ould rally a few regiments of infantry, In this T uuerly tai nc we continued our retreat on the road we hail advanced on in the morning, J sent forward my staff officers to rally some treops beyond the run, but not accompany would form, 1 stopped back « few moments, 4t the hospital to see what arrangements could be made to seve the wounded, ‘Ihofew ambulances that were there were fliled and started to the rear, The church which was used a8 4 hospital, with the wounded and some of the surgeons, soon after fell into the bands of the secession cavalry, that followed us closely. A company of cavalry crossed tho rear and seized an ambulance full of wound. ed. Captain Arnold gave them a couple of rounis of “canister” from his section of artillery, which seut them Scampering away and kept them at a respecttull distance during the remainder of our retreat, At this point most of the stragglers were in adv: of us. Having overs reason t fear a vigorous pursuit from the enensy s {res! troops, T was desirous of forming a strong rear guard, bat neither the efforts of the officers of tho regular army, nor the coviness of the regular troops with me, could induce them to form a single company. We relied’ entirely for our protection on one section of artillery and a few com- panies of cavalry, Most of the road was favorable for infantry, but unfavorable for cavalry and artillery. About dusk, as we approached the Warrenton turnpike, we heard a firing of rifled cannon on our right, and learned that the enemy had established a bat tery enfllading the road, Captain Arnold, with his sec- Yon of artillery, attempted to rap’ the gauntlet and reached the bridge over Cub ran, about two miles from Centreville, but found it ebstructed with broken ye- hicles, and was compelled to abandon his pieces us they were under the fire of these riffed cannon. Tae cavairy turned to the left, and after passing through a strip of woods and some fields, struck a road which led them to some camps o¢cupied by our Smops in the morning through which we regained the turnpike. At abouteight P.M. we reached the camps we had occupied in the morning. Had a brigade from the reserve advanced a short distance beyond Centreville near one-third of the artillery lost might bave been saved, a8 it was abando 8 crossing. Such a rout J no flori#could induce a single regiment to form after ‘etreat had commenced. Our artillery was served admirably and did moch exe- cution, Some of the volunteer regiments behaved very well, nd much excuse can be made fer these who fled, a3 few of the enemy could at any time be seen. Raw troops cannot be expected toStand’ long against an unseen ene- my. Lhave been unable to obtain any report from the ‘Zouaves, as Col, Farnham is still at hospital. Since the retreat more than three-fourths of the Zouaves have dis- appeared. T beg teave to express my obligations to the officers of talf, viz:—Captain HS, Wright, Lieutenant E. 8. W. Suyder, Lieutenant ¥. N. Farquhar, of the Engineers Capt McKeever, Assistant Adjutant Gener cond cavalry, and Liew ‘airbanks, of the First Michigan, for the able and fearless performance of their duties and to recom- mend them to your fayorabl ation. Very re- spectfully, 8. LMANN, Colones of the Seventeenth infantry, commanding the First Division. FIFTH DIVISION. COLONEL MILES’ OFFICIAL REPORT. Heapquartess Fist Division, CamP NEAR ALEXANDRIA, July 24, 1861. Capt. Janus B. Fay, Assistant Adjutant General, Head- quarters Department:— Sin—My health being impaired and growing worse, if I delay I shall not be able to report the operation of my division on the 21st inst. before Bull run, Believing, be “sides, that commanders of brigades are directed to report to headquarters, J offer the fol for the conskleration of the General commanding — Pursuant to instruetions the brigades of Blenker or Davies, soon after daylight, were in readiness to maroh and take position, but were prevented from so doing by other divisions blocking up the road. I discovered, how. ever, tbat Davies’ brigade could be passed the left pad west, through fields, to Blackburn's ford, Lieztenat Brinel, engineer officer, conducted the brigade, aud as soon as portible it joined Colonel Richardson, before the crossing of this ford on Bull run, Fire was then opened by Hunt's battery, supported by Richardson's brignde on the right. Edwards’ twouty-pounder ried gun were posted on the left, about six homtred yards ow from Richardson's position, and suctincd byw portion of avis’ brigade, Bleuker’s brigade took position at Centreville, and commenced sturowing up mirenchments. One regiment being located! at the former work Of the enemy, one to the west of the town on the Warrenton road, aud two on the be wards Ball run, With these last regiinents were first placed Tiuball's aad Green's batteries. Greon’s atterwards being removed to Richardson's position in cousequeace of notification being sent by that officer that abont 2,000. of fhe eneiny were about tO attack him, wid that he poguired more artillery. Jmay bere remark that some ditrence existed in the ordor gvon Licutenant Brincl and mysett ia regard to the defeustve works to be thrown up, aud aiso as to the quantity of tots he was to receive. . My orders, being by the Licutenant’s advice, w intrench Centreville; his from Major Baraard, to throw up works at Biackbarn’s ford, No tools came forward bot the sual amount Lieu tenant Brine had of his own. ‘these he took toMfichard- son's position, oommenced a battery and made several hundred yards of it. Blenkee, with his pioneers, im proved and extended the works at Contreyille left by the enemy At was Soon reported that the Fourth Pennsy!vamin rogi- ment had elt at its epeampment a battery éf feld gens. For thie Colonel Blenker attored to organize a company of experiencat Krropean actillerisas, which T accepted. ‘Vhe captain's bane, Lregeet, T have’ forgotten, a8 1 should recommend tis havmg perroanent command of the gums jw qucetion. He is cient offer. 0 goon as 1 arracgements with Bleaker J visited Colonet Richardson; foun in proper positow and eifectively at work, Hont’s and Edwards’ battery bemg in good position. ‘There was‘no evideace of the xemy immodiately wbont the ford wuttl after the firet opening @! tho tire, whom be fied from Dans and houses in th ‘Then, aftor ordering proper supports for the batteries, and placing a-reserve force in position, returned to Con. trevilte, finding all quiet, and Che troapers at work. Re- raining here some tue T returned to” Richardacn, when kt armised that there was no cnemy at that’ place, and found the ammunition of the batieries rapidiy die munishing. 1 ordered from the Rrigadier afew skirmishers to go forwaed and examine the ford, determined if Teould cross to do so, and emeavor to cut the line of travel pursued by retreating and advancing detachments of the euemy. The lity of ekirmisters hal’ warely eutered the woods, when a linge of the enemy was discovered comcmaled by breustwo Hi Which was, handsomely “returned a the Bi tocath New York Voluntects wore wounded. The ski by Green’s batter, foed, tiny orders beiig on ne account to get lutea genoral engagement. As 1 again returning te Bleaker's position, I) received the notice to telograph to Washington, which I fwnad had been done by Lieutenant’ Wendell, Topographiod — Engineer, in if, and wat compelled by Hiness to remain at tquart Tt was at this time the order was re- ext to put two brigades on the Warrenton turnpike, at L without delay sent a staff oticer to order : : whilst this oflicer was exe- cating my instructions Davios sent word he wanted « reserve rogitnent forward, that the enemy, seme 3,000, atcempting fo tata ins dank. ‘The ata ofhoer, there: roperly suspended the giving of my ordor, aud tm. aly repo ‘ted the f#t tome, and tins caused me to ads 4 the one drigade (Planker’s) to the position on the Warrenton turnpike. ‘Blenker’s udvance to that point was soun mpoded by fugitives fromm the battlefield. When these were passing my headquarters I endeavored to rally them, bat my elforts were vain. ‘The attack Ou Bavies’ position caused painful appreben- sion for the safety of ue Heft dunk of the army, and ining M of the first importance that imy division should Occupy the strongest position, T seat ilstructions to fay, d Richardson to have their brigades fail back on Centreville, Then followed blenker’s brigade to Bee it fk was in position, when T was informed the commanding general had passed. I then returned lo Centreville, aid found Bavies and Richardson’s brigades arriving, and coun Richardson's brigade ed about one he Hexghts, his line of bat~ dle fa iis ford. In caro Richardson t posted two regiments behind fences, a& a support for the first kine, and etil! further in rear ‘and on the Leights 1 placed Hunt's and Edward's batderies, two of Davies’ regiments being in res hein, [then toltowed blenker, able position, eupported by the Garabaidi Guat; Beaker, wilh three regiments | wid the Fourth Pennsylvania battery, beimg in advance | Have dence iu bis jedyincnt and troope, T @ He onBIVe | knowing who bad don giving differant authority b {ons from my superior ofliger, rm al, and hts to await events, when I angementa changed, Not » this, and seeing Col Richardson ons to toy troops, asked by what cling, when he told ge te bad instrue- Laoon tiNeglter met the iined of the skanse. The » and left mAzpwithovt of the division. AL the time Use attack Davies’ Sauk, the reganents of tho brig ile erformed their duty gallantly, The vattersesor ward's opening bre did great damage to the advancing troaps of the cuemy, soon repulsing (hem, ed (hat ib this eugagement a brave aud acco: young offices, Lieut. Presby O'Crtig, of the Second regiment artiiery, and who was atiached to Hunt's battery, was almost instantly killed Several of the New Volunteers were wounded, 1 Laye not tue reports horeto. further annoyance, This y liens of my division up to the evening of due 24st, Before closing permit to patne and do fustice to my m Une Pe TTaance of their dati bughout the day, deserve all he camincndation'l am able to bestow, Captain Th. Vincent, Assistant Adjutant Grneral: Liew. tevent Prime, ; Liewtonant’3 pn, Adjutant Ser ting Til; ARs ants nd Majo e-Canip, Lieste: Kew York Vo! nant Wendell, Tepogeaph ical the ail’ thereby prevented from. bei My Aid NILeCT, Was Quite performed their duty, and were within two miles of Cen- treville when Seay sat ourarmy crowding the road. My brigade commanders, Blenker, Davis and Richardson, ad- mirably performed their respective duties. My re- marks apply also to their officers and men. Tho bat- tee of r Green handsomely executed all required them. In closing this report, Y would make a personal allusion tomy condition durmg the day. I had lost my rest the two nights previous, was sick, bad eatea nothing during the day, and had it not been for the great responsibility resting On me, should haye been in bed, Tam, dear sir, respectfully your obedient servant, D. J. MILES Colonel Second infautry, commanding Fitth division. THE PRISONERS AT RICHMOND AND MANASSAS. EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM CAPT. WM. MANSON, FIRST COMPANY, SEVENTY-NINTH REGIMENT. Ricumonp, July 26, 1861 Duan Wire—I am a prisoner of war in this place, now in good health and well provided for, although in pretty close confinement 1 was so much fatigued after the battle of Jast Sunday that 1 was not able to keep up with the regiment, I laid down on the roadside and was taken prisoner a few minutes after the regiment passed. 1 do not know the amount of 1088 the regiment met with, but it must have been consideravie, I was not hurt—only a smal) scratch on the cheek, which just drew the blood, and no mere, There are now here six officers and forty-five men of the Seventy-n’nth. Ido not know how long we may be kepthere There are Captain Farrish, Lieut. Walter B. Ives, John White, Campbell, and Assistant Surgeon Dr MeLitchie, of our regiment. There are of my company, R. Davidson, W. McLaren, Tony Bishop, W. Gage, Robert McKim and’ John Scott. Col, Corcoran, of the Sixty ninth regiment, is also here, and feveral of his officers; also, Lieut. Irvin, of the New York Second regiment; Caplain Griffin, of the New York Eighth, and several others from New York regiments. Tell the firm of Ives, Beecher & Co,, of 72 Front street, that Lieut, Ives is here and well; also, seyg word to Mrs. Campbell, 528 Tenth avenue, that her husband is here and doing well. CAPT, ROBERT T, SHILLINGLAW, OF THE SEVENTY- NINTH REGIMENT, NOT DEAD—HE 18 A PRISONER AT MANASSES. A letter received by Mrs, Shillinglaw, the wife of Capt. Robert. Shilkinglaw, of Company 1, Seventy-ninth regi- ment, New York State Militia, dated Manassas Junction, August 2, states that at the battle of Boll run he was wounced in both legs and arias, but still able to et bis friends know of lis safety, With him is his John Mekinzey, who is also a prisoner. Capt suys that he is well treated, and does not y what hospital he is to bo transferred. ‘The letter was. sent to Washington with a flag of truce, and kiudly for- warded by Col. Thomas, Adjutant Genoral, to Mrs, Shil- linglaw, in this city. CAPTAIN MILLER, OF THE SEVENTY-FIRST REGIMENT. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Standerous rumors touching my whereabouts and what 1 was doing during the action at Bull run having come to my knowledge, and to that of Mr. Mitchell, 1 submit the braces the opera | Lieutenant Hawkins? Second infantry, my aids, were abecut on detached seryice for suppiies, &c., and had subjoined statement of tha gentleman in relation thereto, voluntarily tendered tome. 1 cag only add that J was unaware t whom I was indebted for that kindness until within @ short period of its receipt. Respectfully ASA F. MILLER, Commanding Company H, TIst regiment, N. ¥.'8. T. New York, August 9, 1861. Raving heard reports reflecting on the courage and conduct of Captain A. F, Miller, of company H, of the Seventy-first regiment, on the battle fieid of Bull run, 1 would state that ‘after the battie had been raging for some time and officers and men were falling around me, } found Captain Miticr on th ficld near the braw of the bili (where the regiment first went into action) in an ex- hausted an unconscious condition. 1 endeavored to raise him, but finding him too heavy, called another soldier to my asristanco, and by our united efforts we conveyed him to the woods, about ons et in rear of our line; when, after pay: hut attention his condition required we left him, the situation of affaires requiring our presence elsowhere. JOHN G. MITCHELL, Company A, 71st regt., N.Y, $. 9. 13 Broadway, ¢ THE,BULL F BATTLE. 70 THY EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Among the gallant Seventy-ninth (Highlanders) was a young man named William W. Gogg, belonging to a highly respectable family, who has been reported killed, He was seen on the battlefleld, wounded in two places, and whon scarcely able to stand from pain and loss of bieod, he was scen to level his piece at one of the Black Horse cavalry end bring him from hig horse. And, agaiu, when Jouning against a tree, having used up all his own amma nition, he turned toa young man standing by and agked him for some of his cartridges; for, said he, * while I am able to stand 1 mean my mueket shat do exeeution”—and he kept his word, ‘That was the last seen or heard of him until he wae reported killwd. His parents and family are almost heartbroken, but yet they have a faint hope that he may be among’ the ‘prisoners. If among the many readers of your paper there is one who knows for certainty as to his fate, he weuld confer a great favor by communicating with E. Giller, corner Cottage place asd Bivecker street. MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK. UNITED STATES CHASSEURS. A new rocrniting office has been estabtiehed at she Mercer House, corner of Broume and Mercer strects, for the purpose of raising a company for this. fine regimenty .t0 be composed entirely of the returned three months, ‘volunteers. Ench recrust from any of the roturned ragi- ments will receive $30 bounty with his fizst month’s pay, ‘The oompany willbe mustered into the service as sean us organized. VISIT OF OFFICIALS TO THE BROOKLYN PHALANX. A delegation from the Common Council of Brooklyn, yith the Mayer and several hoads of departments, patd a visit yestorday to the oamp of the Brooklyn Phalanx, at Fort Sehuylee, Thoy were entertained ina most entha- siastic manner by Clonal Adams and Lieutenant Colonel Cross, und, after @bountcoms dinor to the guests, speechas were mate by Mayer Kalbfeisch and Alderman Franks, to Whick responses were made on behaif of the regiment by Lieutenant Colonel Coos. ‘Hee party enjoyed them. selves in avery pleasant manger, and expressed them- solves highly gratified at the sati things in oamp. Thoy roturned at a late hour ta the stoumer Major Anderson. THIRTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT IRISH RIFLES. The recruiting office of this regiment, Colonel McCunn’s, is located at the Park Barracks, east side, where a few more good men will be taken. The regim ont is quartored at Camp Belleviow, near Alexandria, and ie ead to bo in splondid condition, weil provided for in rations and oquip- ments. ‘Their energetic Colonel, we understand, obtained a large pun from the Union Defence Committes for the Denetit of the regiment, before leaving this City, and its therefore to be presumed that the mem are im want for nothing that can administer to their comforts. The Thirty-sevonth is now the crack Irish regiment in the field, since the return of the brave Sixty-nineh, FIRST REGIMEN OF IRISH ARTILLERY. At a mocting of the officers of this regiment, held yes, terday at their headquarters, 5§ Liberty street, the colo- neley of the regiment, which had been declined by James Wadsworth, Feq., was unanimotsiy offered to Colonol B. Porter, and eyed by that officer. Colonel Porter, as the padlic are doubtless aware, ts one of the young Améri- ean soldiers Who occapied so prominent 4 povition in the Italian army, and who distinguished themselves im the Crimean war. THE UNION GUARD. A medical examination of a number of the reoruits of this regiment was made at the quarters, National Garden, West Forty-fourth street, between Eighth and Ninth avenues (Mr. Seobach's cetablishmient), by De. Perey, But two were rejected Op acooriut of dieabitity THE SCOTT RIFLES. Two more companies cf this regime: tered into service to-day Jake, Staton Isiaud. MECHANICS’ RIFLDS. Another company of this regiment was mustered in yesterday, and two more will be added today. About thirty of the members t we come from Mussachusetts. will be mus- ‘The excampment 16 a Siiver THE YAvbS' RIFLES. Two companies of this scsment were mustered in Yesterday aud forvardeu namediately to carap on Staten Jacana, UNITED STATES Tho newty ce Braulik, i His keadquariors ave ¢* CONSTITUTION GUARD. n 18 regiment, Mr. F. X. umed command, mo atreets $6 WASHINGYON ZOUAVES, sYapid progress ig one made by Wis regiment in re- crojtina and filing up. Fhe commandant is Colonel James Romatit, Whose beat Fe are at 76 Varick street, THE CLINTON RIFLE! A rooruiting epot for this regiment, under command of < has been opens’ at 16 Chatham street, NG IN THE CITY. An efficient officer, - RSGRUIY Rerreiting repiments. “Many their Mention of joi. Western volunteers in Ob. jar service. Thoy je wing od briskly In tho varioes votontesy “. sf te returned volunteers announoe ‘ing the regular regiments, The areal! returning in the rom. We pogalars a ter card . € te yar, charging the reginents oan togesber with the fact that all the mo Lory appearance of . the ranks, and from these are chosen tenants, leaving @ chance for promotion to an of the regular army from imple private, is a ver: strong argument, same bounties are git volunteer serviee, The Tweifth United States Fort Hamilton is visited daily by inquirers turned volunteers, ve PAYING OFF THE “ or yw rEEns, ‘The muster out and pay rolls of feld and staff, six come- panies and engineers, of tho Twelfth regiment, Colonel: Butterflold, have been prepared and examined by the mustering officer, Lieutenant Colonel Shepard. It only Ternains for the Paymaster, Major Patten, to fill out the- Amounts due the men and hand over the money. The balance of the companies of the regiment will have their rolls examined to-day. There are only two paymasterss Majors Patten apd Lyon, to pay off the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Twelfth, Sixty-ninth and Seveuty first. regiments, It will take some little Uime for them to get. through. The great care and formality necessary to p r= {oct the rotis ‘causes the delay, ‘The paymasters shouid urry up the payment of those troops whose muster pay rolls they have. As soon as our returned regiments are paid they will In many cases recniist. SOULLESS CORPORATIONS. It is an old and sometimes true saying, that corporations are without souls. Instances are reported to have cc- curred where some of our largest and richest corporations: have not only stopped the pay of some of their patrioti® young employes who loft the city with their regiments in the sudden callof April last, but have also filled their Situations. The temper of the public mind will not per- mit such actions as these, Their customers wilt goon jution of such deatings with men who vir devotion and patriotism when the capital and the country was in danger. We hope and trust, tor the honor of our city, that there is uo truth in the reports: with regard to any of our corporations, 1t would be a. Durning shame. SRT BY THE CAMERON RIFLES. The regimental band of the Cameron rities, consisting of twenty-seven pieces, will give a concert this afternoon, nt live o'clock, at their eneampmont, in the Arsenal at Hud- sou City, New Jersey. THE BALTIMORE POLICE COMMISSIONERS, WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS—THE PRISONERS NOT PLO- DUCED. KINGS COUNTY COURT, BROOKLYN, Before Judge Garrison, On the 6th instant Judge Garrison issued a writ of ha- beas corpus for the production of the bodies of the Baiti- more Police Commissioners, now imprisoned at Fort La- fayette, whither they had been removed frem Fort. Mellenry. ‘The circumstances under which they were ar- ested on a charge of treason are familiar to the readers: of the Heratn. he petition sets forth that Charles Howard, Wm. H. Gatchell, John G, Davis and D, D. Hinks, are imprisoned at Fort Lafayette, in this county, without due process of law; that they are suspected of treason or misprison of treason, and “that such imprisonment is egal, they hay~ ing been taken and held in custody by virtue of military authority, and without due process of law or legat war- rant therefor, and that they are not prisoners of war and are not enlisted jn the army of the United States, or in the army of the so called Confederate States.”” On this petition Judge Garrison iseued a writ of habeas. corpus, returnable yesterday morning. The writ was directed to Colonel Martin Burke. Assistant United States: District Attorney Woodward for the gevernment, and Messrs. A. G. Woodward and Van Horn for the prisoners, appeared before Judge Garrison yesterday morning: Lieutenant Colonel Lay represented Colonel Burke. ‘The bodies of the prisoners, however, were not produced» ‘but instead the following return to the writ was mmade by Colonel Burke:— I deoply regret pending the existing political tronbies P capnos comply with the requisition of the hoaorable Judge. By authority of General Soot. MARTIN BURKE, Colonel Commanding Fort Lafayette. Mr. Wood insisted that the prisoners should be pro- duced in court, unless it could be shown that they were so sick as to render it dangerous to remove them. Coloney, Burke's answer did not comply with the statute, whieh» demands that the authority by which the prisoners are detained should be stated. He asked, therefore, for an, attachment against Colonel Burks. Mr. Woodward held that the firet of miKtary duties was obedience to superiors, In obedience to General Scott» Colonel Burke held the prisoners, and made such retyn- in answer to the writ as the General had directed him, Mr. Woodward produced a telegraphic despatch from Ge~ neral Scott directing Colonel Burke to make the above reir Wood said {f such a view held good, the power of habeas corpus was gone. If the return wese to be al- kowed, and the responsibility thrown on Gen. Scott, the Court woukt be powerless, because Gen. Scott was beyond its jurisdiction. Col. Burke as a citizen of the State, was botnd to obcy the'taws of the State, althonzh he was a soldier. He had mot, and therefore an altaobment was asked for against him. Judge Gartison said that though ke had nota single sympathy with the prisoners, yet he mat say the xeturn was mot in accordance with the statute. le was with and for his country, und would make any sucrifers to- maintain {ts integrity; but tho Inw overshadows all men, and he was here to administer tt. The writ of habeas corpus had net been suspended in this Stare, and all men were entitled to ite benefits. ‘Tho return might be made conformable to the statute, without « violation ef the directions of General Scott. ‘The matter woukl ten eome ‘up in the shape couns@l desired to have it, Mr. Wood would not hold any return suffieiont’ if tho prisoners were not produced in court. If hts Howor were: to be convinced that they should be discharged, he eonkt not order their discharge, unless Kiey were brought be- fore him. ‘The case was then postponed to Monday next, at eleven o'clock, to give counsel an opportunity to consult with; the authoritres. Markets. ‘ALHANY, August 9, 2861. Flour tn moderate demand. Wheat—$l 15 for red State and Western, and $185 for white Kentacky. Rye— Sales 1,000 bushels at 60c. Corn—No arrivals; demand fair: sales 4,900 bushels Western mixed, afloat, at 422 and 6,000 bushels do., to arrive, at 42c. Oats dull: Sa 2,500 bushels State at 32%4c., und 6,000 de enada Kast at 2034. Whiskey—Sales 204 bbls. at 17c. Received by Central Railroad for New York—B,615 bbls. flour, 222° bbls. bigh wies, 607 boxes cheese, 29 bbls. pork, 49 sucks wool, 66 boxes tobacco, Shipped by tow to New York August 8—& 900 bushels com, 2,400 do. wheat, 1,200 do. oats, 25,000 do. feed. j Burvaro, August 92'P. M. Flour qtht. Wheat firm: salcs 16,000 bushels Miwa. kee clud at 87c., 5,000 bushels inferior «lo. at 85c.,.7,000" buehals choice ‘red winter at $1. Corn steady: sale 85,000 Dnshels at 32M. a 33°. Owe better: sales 75,000. bushols at 24%4c. a Zoe. Rreights steady, Lake imports to-day—4,100 bbis. jiour, 73,000 bushels wheat, 11,Go0 Dushels corn. Canal exports—300 bbls. flour, 53,000 bushe's wheat, 96,000 bushels corn. Oswroo, August 9, 1861. Flour unchanged. Wheat quiet, in consequence of sup- plies: sales 1,500 bushels winter red Western at p. t. Coro quiet and no gales. Lake imports 23,200 bushels ecra. Canal oxports~1,837 bbls. lor, 6,700 bushels wheat, 28,200 busheis corn, “4, #8 Cincago, Angst 9, 1961! Flour firm. Wheat Ic. higher: sales of No. 1 Chicago at T4c, a Toc.,NO. 2at 72e., in store. Corn Ie. better: sakes at 26340. a27c, Recetpte—2,000 bbis flour, 38,000 Dushels wheat, 98,000 busheis corn, 2,000 bushels ou's Shipments—5,506 bbis. flour, 1,600 bushels wheat, 17,000" bushels corn, 6,600 bnshels oats, Freights unchanged. Exchange on New York unchanged. Personal Intelligence. Mayor Wood and Mrs, Fernando Wood visited the Prin- cess Clotilde last evening by invitation. Dr, ©. C. Chaffer and H. W. Norevoes, of Massachusetts: . G. B. Chase and G. L. Ward, of Boston; 8. G. Dawson, Montreal, and J. Trambuil, of Worcester, are stopping at the Brevoort Howse Hon. ©. P, Wolcott, of Ghio; Hon. . B. Sedgwick, of gy: ¢; Colonel Alexander, of the United States Army. The T. A. D, Forster, of St. Louis; W. D. Washburn, of Minnesota; Mr. Wyman and wife, of Daitimore, wit Henry Lozenby, of New Orleans, are'stopping at tbe Fitth Avenue Hotel. Fe ie Wahhan Thomeon, United Slates Consul to Southarpton Ensand; J. A. harris, ef Cuba; J. G, Curtis, C. Yous, ae and A. Mitchell, of Hotel. ington, D.C , H. Mosrie, of) Naw . Higeiuisor #.C. Van Vechten and fats Geaitanye tM Wells. o! New York; H. Wells, of Auron D.Leory, of Stoteu island, are stopping at the Evoreti Hows. or Collamer, of Vi of New Yor! , of Connection vert, > W. Bue mont; TH. White, of Syri os, of Aubin, and Gio, ng at Che St. Dison and oiling, of Gk o. Jam Hartford; H.C, and dem: tain Hazen, of the United States Army; Stith, of the United States Nav. of Bui rles Wand, De. of Tamara Terhtory, are stopping at U Col B.S. Alford, of Fortrems Monroe Tooutauant Waike Witmat, of Prov we. P. C. Peek Gu penter, avd eee Hite. the United States Art ing at the Lava Wieon and F. Jonet, of Bostow om 31. Morrill, ot Stateo; AL Pike and Hon. ud wife, « aye COW, Ore nt: J.P, K e » of Philadel phi a Jigen: Woe vekburn, of Oh pat be of ¥ Ip) ot Monteent ° LM. Whipple, cf Lansingharg, aad He White, of Na ure stopping at the Astor Housd,