The news from the seat of war this week, is more than usually interesting, from the fact that the 11th Pennsylvania Regiment, under Col. Jarrett, and the 1st Wisconsin Regiment, led off in the fight at Falling Waters, Va., on the 2d of July. The “Sunbury Guards,” and the Muncy Company appeared to have been in the hottest part of the fight, and the unflinching courage they displayed on that occasion, sent a thrill through the heart of many an anxious parent and friend. All honor to our brave boys. They have been anxiously waiting to meet the enemy on the battle field. Their desires have been gratified, and the result shews that they are not unworthy descendants of their revolutionary forefathers.—We understand that Col. Jarrett remarked that he had no trouble to get his men into battle, but a good deal of difficulty in calling them back.
Sunbury American, Sunbury, PA
Battle of Hoke’s Run
The Battle of Hoke’s Run, also known as the Battle of Falling Waters or Battle of Hainesville, took place on July 2, 1861, in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia) as part of the Manassas campaign.