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pants and shirt, presented to them by various | erty. It was read to every regiment in the sewing societies. Surgeon-General Garcelon, army of the Potomac.-(Doc. 100.) of Maine, accompanies the regiment to Wash

—A LARGE and enthusiastic Union meeting

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pants and shirt, presented to them by various sewing societies. Surgeon-General Garcelon, of Maine, accompanies the regiment to Washington.-Boston Post, July 18.

-THE following order relative to contraband negroes was issued from the army head-quarters in Washington:

HEAD-QUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON, D. C., July 17, 1861. GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 33. Fugitive slaves will, under no pretext whatever, be permitted to reside, or in any way be harbored in the quarters and camps of the troops serving in this department. Neither will such slaves be allowed to accompany troops on the march. Commanders of troops will be held responsible for a strict observance of the order.

By command of Brigadier-General Mansfield.
THEODORE TALBOT,

Assistant Adjutant-General. -GENERAL PATTERSON's entire command moved from Bunker Hill, Va., at an early hour this morning, but instead of moving directly towards Winchester it took the road for Charlestown, distant from Bunker Hill about eight miles, and laying at right angles with the Winchester road. The reason of this unexpected move is as follows: Winchester is defended on the north side by a strong breastwork, in the form of the letter V, having the town behind the angle. It cannot be attacked from that side without exposing the soldiers to a heavy and most destructive cross-fire. The side west of the town is defended by a palisade; but the east side is only covered by a veil. On the east side there is also an eminence which commands the town. This eminence has been left unoccupied.-Baltimore American, July 18.

-THE Twelfth Ohio Regiment, two companies of the Twenty-first Ohio and a battery of light artillery, attacked the rebels at a place called Scarytown, on the Kanawha River, Va., and were repulsed with a loss of thirty killed and wounded.-(Doc. 99.)

July 18.-This morning a general order was issued at Fairfax Court House, Va., by General McDowell, deprecating the disorderly conduct of the troops under his command in destroying the property of the inhabitants of the town, and appointing a police force from each regiment to secure the preservation of such propVOL. II-DIARY 9

erty. It was read to every regiment in the ariny of the Potomac.-(Doc. 100.)

-A LARGE and enthusiastic Union meeting composed of the citizens of Broome and Chenango counties, New York, was held to-day. Addresses were made by Daniel S. Dickinson and George Baillet, and resolutions approving the acts of the Federal Government in the present crisis, were unanimously adopted.(Doc. 101.)

-THE Tammany Regiment or Jackson Guard, N. Y. S. V., under the command of Colonel Wm. D. Kennedy, left its encampment at Great Neck, Long Island, for the scene of the war.N. Y. World, July 19.

-IN the House of Representatives, Washington, the Committee to whom was referred the resolution to inquire whether or not the Hon. Henry May, of Maryland, was in criminal intercourse with those in armed rebellion against the Government, submitted a report that there was no evidence of Mr. May's guilt in that particular, the resolution having been based on mere newspaper statements. The report also exculpated the President and General Scott from all suspicion of a correspondence with the rebels through Mr. May's agency. Upon the adoption of this report, Mr. May addressed the House upon the subject of the inquiry, warmly denouncing it as an unparalleled outrage upon his constituents, whose rights as freemen, he said, had been previously stricken down and trampled in the dust by the Administration, through its military power. His remarks were interrupted by Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, who interposed a point of order, which, being sustained by the House, Mr. May declined to avail himself of the permission to proceed in himself on a future occasion. He presented order, announcing his purpose to vindicate the memorial of the Police Commissioners of Baltimore.

land, replied to Mr. May in a vigorous speech, Ex-Governor Thomas, of Maryin which he maintained that the recent election demonstrated conclusively the fact that a vast majority of the people of Maryland entirely approved the military measures of the Administration, and of the present attitude of the State.

In the United States Senate the bill for the better organization of the military establishment being under consideration, Mr. Powell

moved an amendment declaring that no part of | Van Horn's command was attacked while at the Army or Navy should be used for the sub- dinner. They planted their flag-staff at 2 jugation of any sovereign State, or in any way o'clock, never giving way an inch nor removing to interfere with African slavery. A sharp de- the flag till after the rebels withdrew. The bate followed on the purposes of the war. Mr. rebels endeavored to flank them on the left Sherman, Republican, said the war was not one with a company of cavalry, but were completely of subjugation, but merely intended to main-routed by a detailed force under Captain Buttain the integrity of the Union, and moved as ler.-N. Y. World, July 23. a substitute for Mr. Powell's amendment a resolution declaring that "the military be employed to preserve the Union and protect the public property."

-THE Federal army left Fairfax Court IIouse, Va., this morning and took up its line of march in the direction of Centreville. General McDowell, in a despatch to head-quarters at Washington, gives the position of the several divisions of his army to-day.—(Doc. 103.)

-AN engagement took place at Blackburn's Ford, four miles south of Centreville, Va., this afternoon. General Tyler's division encamped last night a few miles east of Centreville, and this morning proceeded toward that point. Centreville was passed in safety, and the troops turned from Little River turnpike road to the Manassas road. On the road information was received that a masked battery was on the left of the road ahead, and Colonel Richardson, in command of the Fourth Brigade, was ordered to reconnoitre, while the remainder of the di

-THE Philadelphia Press of to-day contains an interesting account of affairs in Richmond, Va. It will be seen that the steel-clad steamer Yorktown is about to attempt to force her way through our fleet, and that infernal machines are being prepared to injure our vessels and forts. A very decided reaction in public sentiment among the working classes has recently occurred, and, like many of the troops, they are heartily sick of the Secession movement, and anxious for the re-establishment of the National authority over the whole country. The slaves are well apprised of the movements of our army, and many of them earnestly desire its success. Several regiments have recently been sent from West Tennessee into the east-vision remained in the vicinity of Centreville. ern part of that State to overawe the Union men there. The effects of the blockade are seriously felt, but some important articles are still obtained from the North.-(Doc. 102.)

Col. Richardson proceeded with three companies of the Massachusetts First Regiment, being the Chelsea company, the Fusileers, and the National Guards. They passed across an open ravine and again entered the road, which was densely surrounded by woods, when they were received by a raking fire from the left,

the Michigan Second, and the New York Twelfth Regiments, when they fell back.

-Tuis afternoon Major Van Horn's command of United States Reserve Home Guards of Kansas City, Mo., numbering about 170 men, was attacked by 500 rebels under Capt. Dun-killing a number of the advance. can, thirteen miles north of Harrisonville. The They gallantly sustained their position and fight lasted four hours, during which time a covered the retreat of a brass cannon of Shercontinued firing was kept up on both sides. At man's battery, the horses having been comtwenty minutes past six o'clock the rebels with-pletely disabled by the fire, until relieved by drew, leaving the United States troops victorious. The loss of the rebels was fourteen killcd, including two officers, and several wounded; while that of the United States forces was only one killed. At 12 o'clock the United States troops continued their march, crossing Grand River, but they were compelled to leave three of their baggage wagons on the bank of the river in consequence of high water. Major Van Horn left Kansas City on the 17th for the purpose of reinforcing Maj. Dean, now holding West Point, Missouri, with a small force, he having routed 1,000 rebels at that place. Major

The Federal forces then took a position on the top of a hill. Two rifle cannons were planted in front, supported by Captain Brackett's Company B, Second Cavalry, with a line of infantry composed of the Second Regiment of Michigan, and the Twelfth Regiment of New York in the rear. A steady fire was kept up on both sides in this position.

The rebels had two batteries of eight pieces in a position commanding the road. They used their guns well, except that they fired

sometimes too high,-but they were gallantly |
forced by the national troops. "They did not
reply to our regular fire for half an hour," says
a correspondent, "during which time they were
receiving large reinforcements. In the mean
time Col. Richardson's brigade reconnoitered
the woods. While we were again thus ad-
vancing we were met with a raking fire. Our
guns were again put in position, and we pour--N. Y. Evening Post, July 19.
ed grape and canister among the enemy till
the supply was exhausted."

Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to our Senators and Representatives in Congress, with a request that they unite with the Governor in his efforts to obtain the authority indicated in the foregoing.

At half-past four o'clock, General Tyler ordered his troops to retire, it being necessary to relieve Captain Brackett's cavalry, which had done the most effective service. The day was exceedingly hot, and the horses thirsted for water, which could only be obtained at Centreville.-(Doc. 104.)

-THE Third Regiment of Massachusetts Militia arrived at Boston this morning from Fortress Monroe, and encamped at Long Island.

-THE general order of the War Department at Washington, transfering General N. P. Banks to the command of the National forces on the

upper Potomac, was issued to-day.—(Doc. 106.)

nia Volunteers, was honorably discharged from

-GENERAL CADWALLADER of the Pennsylva

the service of the United States.-General Order, War Department, No. 46.

-BRIGADIER-GENERAL JOHN POPE, command

-IN general orders of this date, Maj.-Gen. McClellan expresses his satisfaction with and confidence in the soldiers of his command, "the Army of the West; " and recapitulates their recent exploits.-(Doc. 108.)

July 19.-Last night a party consisting of Capt. Holliday, Capt. Edward W. Jenkins, ing the National troops in Northern Missouri, Lieut. Johnson and private Small, of the Naval issued a proclamation to the people of that disBrigade, Maj. T. Edward Rawlings, of the Ken-trict, warning all persons taken in arms against tucky Light Cavalry, and R. W. Shurtliff, left the Federal authority, who attempt to commit Hampton, Va., without permission, on a scout. depredations, or who molest peaceful citizens, that they will be dealt with, "without await-They were poorly armed, and but one of them mounted. At 4 o'clock this morning ing civil process."—(Doc. 107.) the party were surprised in the woods, a short distance beyond New Market bridge, by twenty dismounted horsemen, who fired upon them. Rawlings was instantly killed by a bullet through his head. Lieutenant Johnson and Mr. Shurtliff were also seen to fall, and have been carried off prisoners. The rest of the party escaped.-Baltimore American, July 20. -By an order from the War Department at Washington, it was forbidden to muster any soldier into the service who is unable to speak the English language. By the same order, Brevet Second-Lieutenants Clarence Derrick, James P. Parker, and Frank A. Reynolds, (having tendered their resignations in face of the enemy) were dismissed from the service of the United States.-(Doc. 105.)

-TO-DAY the Virginia Legislature, in session at Wheeling, adopted the following resolutions: Resolved, That the Governor be and is hereby requested to apply to the President of the United States for authority to contract with some individual or individuals, on behalf of the General Government, for necessary clothing for sach of the volunteers of Northwestern Virginia as have been, or may be, mustered into the service of the United States for three years,

-ALL of the vessels previously reported as prizes to the privateer Sumter, and by her sent into a Cuban port, were liberated by the Captain-General of Cuba.-N. Y. Express, July 29.

July 20. This day the rebel Congress met at Richmond, Va., and received the message of Jefferson Davis, in which he congratulated the Congress upon the accession to the Southern Confederacy since his last message of the States of North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Arkansas.-(Doc. 109.)

-A CORRESPONDENT with the army under General Patterson, at Charlestown, Va., writes under this date as follows: In consequence of complaints from numerous commanders that their men were without shoes, clothing, and other necessaries, and could not be now supplied, as the time for which they had been sworn in was nearly expired, General Patterson visited the different brigades, and plead earnestly with the men to stand by him, for the love of their country and the honor of our flag, for a

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