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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 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

-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 freeinen, 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 land, replied to Mr. May in a vigorous speech, Baltimore. 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

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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. 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 House, 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.)

-THIS 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. Duncan, thirteen miles north of Harrisonville. The fight lasted four hours, during which time a continued firing was kept up on both sides. At twenty minutes past six o'clock the rebels withdrew, leaving the United States troops victorious. The loss of the rebels was fourteen killed, 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

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, killing a number of the advance.

They gallantly sustained their position and covered the retreat of a brass cannon of Sherman's battery, the horses having been completely disabled by the fire, until relieved by the Michigan Second, and the New York Twelfth Regiments, when they fell back.

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 lone the most effective service. The day was excedingly hot, and the horses thirsted for wate, 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.)

-GENERAL CADWALLADER of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, was honorably discharged from the service of the United States.-General Order, War Department, No. 46.

the Federal authority, who attempt to commit depredations, or who molest peaceful citizens, that they will be dealt with, "without awaiting civil process."—(Doc. 107.)

-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.)

-BRIGADIER-General John PoPE, commandJuly 19.-Last night a party consisting of ing the National troops in Northern Missouri, Capt. Holliday, Capt. Edward W. Jenkins, 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 Hampton, Va., without permission, on a scout. -They were poorly armed, and but one of them mounted. At 4 o'clock this morning 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.)

-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 -TO-DAY the Virginia Legislature, in session General Patterson, at Charlestown, Va., writes at Wheeling, adopted the following resolutions: under this date as follows: In consequence of Resolved, That the Governor be and is here- complaints from numerous commanders that by requested to apply to the President of the their men were without shoes, clothing, and United States for authority to contract with other necessaries, and could not be now supsome individual or individuals, on behalf of the plied, as the time for which they had been sworn General Government, for necessary clothing for in was nearly expired, General Patterson visitsuch of the volunteers of Northwestern Vir-ed the different brigades, and plead earnestly ginia as have been, or may be, mustered into with the men to stand by him, for the love of the service of the United States for three years. their country and the honor of our flag, for a

the woods to a position on Bull Run, three miles above the Stone Bridge. At this point, Sudley's Springs, there was an undefended ford, and here the men began to cross the stream. They got over very slowly, as many stopped to drink. Clouds of dust in the air indicated that the enemy was moving in force from Manassas toward the right, and it became possible that he would reach the point of passage and attack

few days longer, but failed to gain support. | impeded the road by a heavy abatis. Hunter's -The good behavior of the soldiers is having an Division (5 brigades, 4 batteries and cavalry), excellent effect upon the townspeople. Many which was the main body, moved along the of the families were prepared to leave on the same road with Tyler's Division until they arrival of the army, but are now going to re- had crossed a small stream called Cub Run, and main, feeling that their property and persons then between Cub Run and Bull Run turnare secure. Three members of the New Yorked off to the right and made its way through Ninth Regiment yesterday arrested Lieut. Harlett, of the rebel cavalry force, while secreted in a house here. This officer is said to have commanded the troops that fired from Harper's Ferry-upon Colonel Stone's brigade when passing opposite that point.-The jail where John Brown was imprisoned, and the scene of his execution, are constantly visited by our volunteers. Captain McMullen's Rangers have found numerous secreted arms.—A mail bag belong-before the Union force was all across the stream; ing to our army, and filled with matter, has been found here. Indications show it to have been stolen, while on the way to Martinsburg, a week since.-Major Ledlie, of the New York Nineteenth Regiment, this morning at 1 o'clock, was fired on, when making the guard rounds, by a rebel named Welch. The latter was arrested, and his arms taken from him. Welch says, in excuse, that he did not see Ledlie, but hearing a noise thought foxes were robbing his roosts. The Indiana Eleventh Regiment, Col. Wallace, marched to head-quarters to-day, and informed General Patterson of their willingness to serve ten days extra.-Baltimore American, July 23.

therefore the regiments were ordered to break from the line of march and cross separately, and a division under Col. Heintzelman moved forward, cutting a road through the woods as it went toward a point on Bull Run, half way between the undefended ford at Sudley's Springs and the Stone Bridge. Gen. Tyler also was ordered to press his feint at Stone Bridge, in hope to divert some portion of the heavy force that the enemy was sending across the front toward the right. When the first brigade of Hunter's command (Burnside's) reached and formed in the open space beyond Bull Run, the rebels at once opened fire with artillery, and soon after with infantry. The national forces received the enemy's fire very steadily, and supported by a battalion of regular infantry, and the first regiment that had crossed from Heintzelman's command, drove the enemy before it, and forced his position at the Stone Bridge.

Thus two brigades (Sherman's and Keyes') of Gen. Tyler's Division stationed on the Warrenton road, were enabled to cross, and to drive the right of the enemy, commanded by Gen. Beauregard in person, from the front of the field. The contest then became severe for a position in front and to the right of Stone Bridge but to the left

July 21.-This day the battle of Bull Run, Va., was fought between the national forces under General McDowell and the rebels under Beauregard. Shortly after 5 A. M., three hours later than ordered, the national army moved from Centreville in three divisions, commanded respectively by Gens. Richardson, Tyler and Hunter. Richardson's (one brigade) moved on the road from Centreville to Manassas, to where that road crosses Bull Run, at Blackburn's Ford, and there opened fire upon the enemy with artillery. This movement, the extreme left of all the operations of the day, was intend-of the ford at Sudley's Springs. Here was a ed as a feint, and to hold the enemy in check in case of disaster to the national forces on the right, as the enemy's movement forward here would imperil the retreat. Tyler's Division (three brigades and two U. S. batteries) moved on the Warrenton Turnpike to the Stone Bridge that crosses Bull Run. Beyond this bridge the enemy was in position with artillery, and had

hill with a farm house on it; from behind this hill the enemy's batteries annoyed the Union forces. Upon it, therefore, the attack was pressed very warmly by the brigades of Wilcox, Howard, Franklin and Sherman, a part of Porter's brigade, and the cavalry under Palmer, and by the Rhode Island, Rickett's and Griffin's batteries. Rickett's battery became an ob

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