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ppy effect in this section. The spirits of the people (previously to some extent depressed on account of Garnett's retreat) have been greatly revived by the complete rout at Bull Run and Manassas. This section was well represented in that glorious victory. Greenbrier had two fine companies there--Captain Dennis' and Captain Brown's. Captain Dennis lost five men killed, and twelve or fifteen wounded. Captain Brown was wounded in the right hand. None of his men were hurt. Monroe and Alleghany counties had several companies in the contest, and a number were killed and wounded. Among the number killed was Captain Tiffany, of Monroe. The various companies mentioned composed a portion of the 27th Regiment, (Col Gordon,) which assisted in the capture of the famous Sherman battery. The forces composing Gen. Wise's Legion are now in this place under orders from the East. They were ordered from Charleston, and are encamped near town. How long they will remain here is unknown to the