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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1861
Page
2
The Tribune notes that two of three army sons withdrew orderly after the Battle at Bull's Row. It praises officers, predicts a thorough reorganization of volunteer regiments, and criticizes editorials for inflaming public opinion while urging confidence in commander and defense strategy amid extended campaigns.
War department actions amid heavy fighting as Col Wils reorganizes units. Gen Frémont and Gen Meade pursue campaigns in Virginia while Col Steven leads the 79th New York. Reports of casualties total around two hundred killed and seven hundred wounded, with thousands more muskets issued and stationed across Fort Monroe and Washington.
Dispatches describe grim fighting with rebels and Union forces near Centreville and Manassas, casualties, hospital conditions, and reports of Zouaves and sharpshooters. Congressional wrangling over revenue and adjournment follows, while McDowell and staff coordinate relief and troop movements amid the Washington area tension.
A Republican era summary from Teissouri notes the convention proposing a seven member supreme court, governor and state officers to hold until August 1862, with a later statewide election. In Washington a retreat after a Confederate stampede near Bull Run is described, detailing troop movements, battles, casualties, and a chaotic withdrawal as Union forces regroup.
Fragmented account details a Civil War era firefight with the Fire Zouaves, focusing on Lt. and captaincy actions. Mentions Bull's Gap, Minnesota Regiment, Capt. Gordon, Corporal Burgis, and a color bearer who stood firm under heavy fire amid charges and captures.
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