The President will then, in accordance with | gomery counties. The ceremonies were very the provisions of the act, issue his proclamation interesting. James Creigh, Esq., made the preannouncing the admission of Missouri into the sentation speech, and Capt. McPherson the reConfederacy. She recognizes the Government ception speech. A large number of persons in Missouri, of which Claiborne F. Jackson is were present.-Washington Star, August 23. Chief Magistrate.-Louisville Courier, August 31. -THE First Regiment of Long Island Volunteers, (Brooklyn, N. Y., Phalanx,) commanded by Colonel Julius W. Adams, took their departure for the seat of war. The men were uniformed in a substantial blue dress, and their general appearance indicated that they were ready to do good service. They were armed with the common smooth-bore musket.-The Anderson Zouaves, N. Y. S. V., under the command of Colonel John Lafayette Riker, left camp Astor, Riker's Island, for Washington. The uniform of the Zouaves is dark blue loose jackets, and light blue baggy trowsers. For head covering, a part of the men have the red fez, with blue tassel, and the others dark blue caps. Their arms are the old, smooth-bore muskets, with shank bayonets, and percussion locks altered from flint locks.-N. Y. Tribune, August 22. -THE Memphis Avalanche of this day says that the "conviction is becoming general throughout the South that the war can only be ended by carrying it into the North. The Northern abolitionists will have to be scourged into good behavior. The sooner this shall be done the better. All the mighty energies and resources of the South should be put forth to crush out the Northern conspiracy against her. The bombardment of a few Northern cities would bring our enemies to their senses. Philadelphia and Cincinnati present convenient points of attack. Maryland and Kentucky, we have good reason to believe, will soon be with us, when these abolition cities shall receive the especial attention of the gallant avengers of Southern wrongs." -IN "Confederate" Congress in session at Richmond, Va., a resolution of thanks to Ben McCulloch and his forces, was introduced by Mr. Ochiltree of Texas, and passed unanimously. —(Doc. 205.) -WILLIAM F. BARRY, chief of artillery in Gen. McClellan's staff, yesterday was appointed brigadier-general of volunteers.-Philadelphia Press, August 22. -THE Twenty-third Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, under the command of Col. David B. Birney, numbering about five hundred and fifty men, passed through Baltimore, Md., en route for Washington city. A large proportion of the men were under Colonel Dare, in the same regiment, which had already served three months under General Patterson. They are all uniformed similar to regulars. Lieutenant-Colonel Wilhelm held the same rank in the teers, under Colonel Lewis, and is an expeEighteenth Regiment of three months' volunrienced officer, having seen service in the Prussian army. Several of the companies attached to the command are well drilled in the Zouave exercise, and also uniformed.-Baltimore American, August 22. -POSTMASTER-GENERAL BLAIR, in response to an inquiry on the subject, says he has neither the power to interdict nor to suspend intercourse between the loyal and rebellious States, by private expresses or otherwise. The power rests with the War and Treasury Departments alone, and so long as these departments forbear to exerciso it, correspondence between the insurgents of the South and their friends and abettors in the North, may be lawfully continued. His power over the matter extends only to the protection of the revenues of the Department from fraud by the conveyance of this circuitous correspondence over the Post routes of the United States, partly in the mails, and partly by private expresses, unlawfully. This the Postmaster-General believes has been effectually done in the manner set forth in his letter on the subject to General McClellan, published a few weeks ago. He concludes by saying: "You have doubtless observed that the President, in pursuance of an act of Congress, -This day a very large and beautiful flag passed at its recent session, has by his proclawas presented to the battalion of Pennsylvania mation of the 10th instant, declared that all troops stationed at Annapolis Junction, Md., by commercial intercourse between the insurgent the Union ladies of Prince George's and Mont-States or the people thereof and the loyal States is unlawful. It is presumed that instruc- | ernor calls upon the citizens to come forward tions will be issued by the Treasury Depart promptly to sustain the peace by the suppresment for the enforcement of this declaration, sion and dispersion of the armed bands of men and that the abuse of which you complain will who are now committing violence in the differbe effectually suppressed." ent parts of the State. As soon as troops are enrolled they will hold themselves in readiness to march at the call of the Executive to enforce order. Any regular organization will be permitted to volunteer in the service of the United States, if the members so desire.-The follow -THE First Regiment of Western Virginia Volunteers returned to Wheeling from the seat of war. Their reception was enthusiastic, the people turning out in a body to welcome them. -Wheeling Intelligencer, August 22. -THE Scouting party put off the railroading is the form of oath to be administered to train which was fired into yesterday morning at Syracuse, Mo., arrived at Jefferson City. They report having killed two and wounded several of the secessionists, and bring in five prisoners. Governor Gamble has appointed division inspectors in five of the seven military districts in Missouri, for the purpose of mustering men into service under the militia law of 1859, revived by the State Convention. The Gov the militia: "You each and every one of you do solemnly swear that you will honestly and faithfully serve the State of Missouri against all her enemies, and that you will do your utmost to sustain the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State; and you do further swear that you will truly execute and obey the legal orwhilst on duty, so help you God." ders of all officers properly placed over you DOCUMENTS AND BATTLE OF BULL RUN. the left, take place between the stream and Doo. 1. OFFICIAL REPORTS. GEN. MCDOWELL'S GENERAL ORDERS BEFORE THE BATTLE OF STONE BRIDGE.* HEAD-QUARTERS, DEPARTMENT ARMY EASTERN VA., CENTREVILLE, July 20, 1861. The enemy has planted a battery on the Warrenton turnpike to defend the passage of Bull Run; has seized the stone bridge and made a heavy abatis on the right bank, to oppose our advance in that direction. The ford above the bridge is also guarded, whether with artillery or not is not positively known, but every indication favors the belief that he proposes to defend the passage of the stream. It is 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 Virginia, where the enemy has a large force. As this may be resisted by all the force of the enemy, the troops will be disposed 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 threaten the passage of the bridge, but will not open fire until full daybreak. The second division (Hunter's) will move from its camp at two o'clock in the morning precisely, and, led by Captain Woodbury, of the Engineers, will, after passing Cub Run, turn to the right and pass the 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 off to the right and make room for the succeeding division. The third division (Heintzelman's) will march at half-past two o'clock in the morning, and follow the road taken by the second division, but will cross at the lower ford after it has been turned as above, and then, going to This battle is variously known as the battle of Bull Run, Manassas, and Stone Bridge. VOL. II.-Doc. 1 second division. The fifth division (Miles's) will take position on the Centreville Heights, (Richardson's brigade will, for the time, form part of the fifth division, and will continue in its present position.) One brigade will be in the village, 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 open fire with artillery only, and will bear in inind that it is a demonstration only he is to make. He will cause such defensive works, abatis, earthworks, &c., to be thrown up as will strengthen his position. Lieutenant Prime, of the Engineers, will be charged with this duty. These movements may lead to the gravest results, and commanders of divisions and brigades should bear in mind the immense consequences involved. There must be no failure, and every effort must be made to prevent straggling. No one must be allowed to leave the ranks without special authority. After completing the movements ordered, the troops must be at any moment. held in order of battle, as they may be attacked By command of Brigadier-General MCDOWELL. JAMES B. FRY, Adjutant-General. The following was General McDowell's order for the issue of rations: HEAD-QUARTERS, DEPARTMENT NORTHEASTERNYA. CENTREVILLE, July 20, 1861. The commanders of divisions will give the necessary orders that an equal distribution of the subsistence stores on hand may be made immediately to the different companies in their respective commands, so that they shall be provided for the same number of days, and that the same be cooked and put in the haversacks of the men. The subsistence stores now in the possession of each division, with the fresh beef that can be drawn from the chief commissary, must last to include the 23d instant. By command of Brigadier-General MCDOWELL. JAMES B. FRY, Assistant Adjutant-General. To the Commanders of Divisions and Brigades. |