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The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-07-13

A sad accident occurred on the excursion
train from Eddyville yesterday. A young man
Of about II years. named Jasper Rabb, whose
parents reside some IS miles above Fort Des
AOines was on the train en- route to visit some
friends 10 Fulton. county, Illinois. About two
miles this side of Bonaparte. as he was lean
ing asleep against the side Of the car,
his left arm being crooked and extended through
the window, came in contacs with bridge at
the side Of the road and was Instantly fractured,
both below and above the elbow. The rest Of
the way down he was cared for kindly as possible
by the conductor and passengers. who made up
. purse Of 90, for bis benefit; and imm. distely
on arrival here. he was taken to the Weber
House and put IN charge Of Prof Hughes, who,
finding i positively unavoidable, amputated the
arm below the shoulder, using chloroform as an
alleyiator. NJ. Babb IS this morning compare,
lively com;oi able. ard dong we'll He will
probably be obliged TO remain, two or three
weeks, during which time be will be under the
care Of the Superintendent OF the road, who
will continue to show him every attention.--
Kookuk Journal. s8a fs5e.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-07-13

BILLY WILSON'S ZOUAvEs ARRIVED AT PENsA.
COLA. The Pensacola Correspondent Of the No.
bile Advertiser writes on the Gath of June :,
About seven o'clock this morning very large
steamer, supposed to be the Wander bilt, arrived
IN the heet outside. She came up under full
head of steam, and dropped anchor near the Nj
aeara. The Vanderbilt sailed from New York
on the llth, and the papers Of that city report
her freighted for Fort Picksns, with eight ten
inch Columbiade, a large quantity of army stores,
lumber, and scow ETC., to be used in transfer
ring her heavy freight to the shore. She has
something on her deck which very mu .h resem.
oes scow. Her decks appear crow ded with
people, though no mention was made If troops
having sailed on her.
~ the Postserip the writer states that the YES
sci is the Vanderbilt, that the Illinois an Swon
has also arrived, and that the troops on board
me Observation-Disclosures New York Zons aves----
has been landed. q, -.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-07-13

ANCIENT CITIES DISCOVERED Graham, an
Englishman recently returned from the east, in
areport TO the Royal Asiatic Society, gives an
account offive ancient cities, deserted and for,
gotten, which have been discovered in the Great
Desert beyond the Jordan They we're as per.
feet as If the inhabitants bad just left them, the
houses retaining their massive stone doors. In
one of the cities is large building like castle,
built Of white stone, and beautifully cut. Fur
ther eastward other places we're found, where
every stone had inscriptions in an unknown
character, resembling Greek s4as +,
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-07-13

BATTLE OPPOSITE WILLIANsPoRr.-Between 8
and o'clock on the morning of the I'd the
troops which have been concentrating at Hagers-
town and Williarnsport for several days past,
crossed the ford q Willinmsport. Gen Pat
terson reviewed them as they fled past them,
The morning was bright aud beautiful, and
the soldiers were in excellent spirits. Scouting
parties OF Captain AcMullen's Rangers and
others selecteu from the LIST Wisconsin Regi-
ment we're out at midnight, and frequently dur.
ing the night brisk firing was heard between the
Federal pickets aud those Of the enemy on the
Virginia side ---,s.a
The proper lords having been ascertained, the
advance took place before daylight, the post of
honor being assigned to Captain McMullens In.
dependent Rangers, and the First Wisconsin,
and the Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiments.
The advance columns consisted of the Brig.
AIDES Of Abercrombie. Thomas, and Negley.-
The Independent Rangers behaved remarkably
well, getting close up to the enemy-within
distance OF only " yards. Abercrombie's Brig
AIDE led the advance, and the casualties of the
conflict were almost exclusively on the First
Wisconsin and the Eleventh Pennsylvania Reg
iments. 500,
Col. Jarrett and Lieut. Col. Coulter led the
skirmishers, opening npon them at 400 yards.
The whole of the rebel forces at Martinsburg,
consisting OF four Regiments of Infantry and
one Regiment of Horse, we're engaged in the
action
Thev had with them four pieces of artillery,
part rihed cannon, and were commanded by
Gen. Jackson. The first city troops of Phila
delphia were assigned position near the U. S.
Cavalry, under Capt Perkins, and behaved re-
markably well as far as known.
The Casualties on our side are two killed ~ :,
several wounded. Several OF the dead en-
wounded of the Secession troops were .ef.. .,
the field in their hasty retreat one or two = =
whom were buried by our mer, - a. Is
The loss OF life on their. s;do "a st.to5 - =
yer very =, heavy s In ante patton Of retreat b
:" ~ ' ~. ne turnpike even with the ground
,ir;ns. :, At them off in the event of their re
NJ the Potomac. siy "a q II
he first stand was made at Porterfeid Farm
IN the turnpike, near Haynesville, where it wa
necessary to destroy barn and carriage hous
to make q charge upon the enemy. Here tn
conflict was fierce, the rebels stan ding we'll u
to their work, and finally slowly retreating. :
Knapaacks and canteens we're hastily throw
aside as membranes to a backward march,
They left behind them number of bl.Hket
and other articles Of value, indicating heav
loss on their side. q FsiiHta p a'o
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Pss.neers leaving Buriinston, d., = !, @1 c,s,s
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01
YYRsTRRN NEWS.
LEAvEHwORTH, July 81.

LEAvEEwORTH, July 81.
The Conservative has advices from the
Usage Indian region, that Mr.. Schoemacher,
chief missionary of that tribe, had been COM
PEELED to leave by secessionists.
A force Of 100 men, under Judge Brown,
of Humboldt, has left Allen county for the
Usage country, to disperse the rebels.
The Times says large body Of Pawnees
snd Cheyennes are in the Vici ity OF Marys-
ville Marshall county, Kansas, and it is
thought they willinaugurate hostilitIes, hav-
ing been tampered with by secessiOnists in
that region.
After the recent skirmish at Hsrrisonville,
No, aud the dispersion of rebel elaaforces, Jen-
nison and his men robbed some stores Of
clOtning, &c, which he distributed among
the troops. Jennison is not in the United
States service, but in this skirmish acted in
concert with the Federal troops.
The trial of D. r. Anthony, publisher of
the Conservative, in this city, for killing R
G. Sattsrlee, editor of the Hereld, closed
yesterday. The Jury were out but twenty
minntes returning a verdict of acquittal.
Threr hundred kegs Of powder and two
pieces of cannon were captured near War
saw yesterday and viii be sent to st. Louis
Five steamers arrived at New Madrid, No,
yesterday with large number of rebel
troops, horses, wagons, guns, ammunition,
&c. Ike force at that point is reported at
fifteen thousand
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01

There are some very simple practical mat
ters, the KNOWLEDGE Of which would be of
immense use to our men in entering battle.
The greatest exhaustion which Northern
troops undergo in violent exertion under
Southern sun arises from thirst and the
water Of the canteens is soon exhausted, be-
side not being very refreshing. Let every
mSn at his mess in the morning fill his can
teen with tea or coffee, and keep it for the
battle. satisfying his thirst on the march
With cups OF water, or better still, with rims
iu- the mouth. A battle, like prize-hght,
is something which demands the utmost pos
sible concentration of bodily streagth within
a given time, and in ring struggles it is well
knOWn the .'trainers7 never allow drinking
of water-only moistening the mouth. If
officers would look after these apparently
trivial matters they would find their men
far more vigorous in the time of triaL-K. T.
1iusa. d
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ehan sIavsry sarvlve lhs war ,

CLEVELAND, July 80, 1861.
Ep1ToRs LRADER Every hour Of the
uresent is full of Importance, not only to US
as people, but to the world. The veil has
besu raised that covered the face of per6dy,
and its horrible and deformed features show
how well it has been nursed to the point it
has reached. We are called upon to sub
due and bring it to obedience, and while
there is time for thought, may we not en-
ouire by Whist means this can best be effect
cd. The time has passed when we should
attempt to conceal the fact that the struggle
In which we are now engaged is for and
sOGinst slavery. The question therefore
arises-Shall slavery survive the war2 IT
is not to be doubted that anything looking
toward emancipation as an elemeAt Of this
war will meet with opposition, for the mass
es have been tutored to the belief that slave
~ has lost its connection with the rebellion
that while it was an melting cause, all its
right to further consideration ceased upon
Its having produced its effect; that the
struggle now is only for the salvation of the
Union on the one hand and its destruction
On the other. We are told that what il
wanted is Union-unconditional Union
that we must whip into obedience to the
laws these traitors and rebels, spending mil
lions Of money and thousands Of lives in
the work. This is what Congress has told
MS in its resolutions; it is what the press and
the stump orators Of the country tell rs
every day, and it has got to be q sorg with
the multitude. Il may be well to ascertain
how much We should gain by the Union
such men would give rs, so that we shall be
able 70 step forward knowing, so far as hu-
man wisdom and foresight will enable Hs,
what our position sill be as a natiOn-hav-
inO reference to the future-after this war
for the Union" is ended granting that
we get nothing more than reunited na-
tion. It must be evident to every one who
viii take the trouble to think upon the mat
ter that a Union with the people Of the re
beIlious States, so long as the institution Of
slavery remains can be one only in form
no unity of sentiment or purpose will ever
be found 70 characterize their association
with the North; even interest will be sacri-
feed for the sake of opposition. And for
obvious reasons. Held in obedience through
fear; restrained frsm acts of outrage by the
pressure. on the corners of every street OF
their towns and cities, of Government SOL
diers; feeling that they are regarded as q
oouotered people-would work to cultivate
and strengthen the bitter hate toward every
thing Northern that has already shown it.
self IN such terrible form on the battlefield.
IFDeieated in the endeavor to establish 3
Government, the cornerstone of which
should be slavery; a Government having
for its object the strengthening Of the insti-
tn.ion, not even the strong arm OF the Fed
> erAI Government could prevent the violence
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01
FR0af WASHINGTON.

WAsaIksToS, July 30
1t vas rumored among the Secesaionlsz
that the Maryland Legislature will atismpt
70 pass an ordinance Of Secession In secret
session. The Legislature however, Is close
ly watched by Gen. Dix
There Is Fumor in the city to-day that
Gen. Lee is advancing with a large force
upon BANKS position a. Harper's Ferry.
The Brigade Of Federal troops under COM
mand Of Col. Howard is busily engaged to-
day in throwing up intrenchments four miles
from Alexandria. IrU ts va
Gen. Mcclellan expresses the opinion that
this will be an artillery war, and asks for as
many batteries 3. II is possible to provide.
A regiment has been sent by Gen. McOlel-
Ian to extend the line of pickets along the
Potomoc from here 70 HArpers Ferry. ThlE
viii ensure early notice Of any movements
there and will put an end TO their cores
pondence with Maryland.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01
FROM LOUISVILLE.

LOUISVILLE, July 81.
The Richmond Examiner of July 27tb
says:
The Confederate forces have been removed
forward far beyond Manassas.
Prisoners are still being brought in, and
thousands OF the enemy's dead still remain
unburied.
Gen. Besuregard, it is said, viii pOsiti vely
not be at Manassas.
1t is certain we captured 80, 600 hand cuffs,
with which the Federals expected 70 manacle
prisoners
Davis telegraphed the Georgia regiments
to come on.
We have taken $4,000 stand of arms.
Fairbanks, Adjutant in the Michigan regi-
ment is prisoner at Richmond. The En-
quirer proposes hanging him as q rabid AGO.
itionist. ~
Thirty gunners arrived last night for the
gun boats now ready to leave for Cairo.
@. s. Snead, of this city, is manufacturing
cannon for the Home Guards.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01
Rsssl Enni..arIs. Among the Indians.

Rebel Emmissaries Among the Indians.
0Sous8O-------a-..stest that the agents of the
70 the Indians in NebrasEETO-o---.,,rs
to take up arms against the Federal Gov
ernh.ent. In confirmation Of the statement
we have been shown private letter from a
gentleman residing in Nebraska, which states
that the emmissaries Of JEFF, Davis have visit
ed the various Indian tribes in that Ter
ritory and Kansas, and,-in imitation of the
HiustFious author of the doctrine they advo-
cate, when be took the Saviour to the noun
tain TOP and offered bribe of all the lands
of the earth,-havs offered the savages the
full return of their former landed possessions
If they would dig up the tomahawk and
make an onslaught upon those who remain
loyal to the Government With a fendish-
ness BETTING the work in which they are
engaged, they seek to ineite savage bands to
murder whole communities, well knowing
that their system Of warfare knows NJ such
trait as mercy. Do not the rebels know
that such things cannot be without awakening
at the North such a spirit of vengeance as
would, by means of servile iusurrectiors.
carry death and devastation into every
dwelling in the rebeIlious district2 Know
they not that they rest upon mine more
terrible than those which they boast ofhaving
prepared for loyal soldiers and that in their
hellish wsik, they are slowly but surely ap-
plying the brand to a magazine the explosion
of which would rend their social system as
by an earthquake?
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01
AGairn nr Hnrper,r Ferry.


The Harper's Ferry correspondent of the
New York Tribune, und.r date of July 27tb,
writes:
Gen. Banks took command offhis division
on Thursday afternoon. Much is hoped OF
him and it is trusted that this arm of the
service will remain lille no more. he will
not be traitor, we all know. Weare antici-
pickets are Within six miles of US, and If
Johnston can he will fall back and give us a
brush. All movements tends TO prepara-
ton to welcome him. The Rhode Island
Battery is entrenched on hill commanding
all the roads. Doubleday's Battery has an
elevated position; the New York Twelfth
have moved their encampment nearer the
ford. Riff, pits are about to be dug; i'm
mense picketa from the whole Division are
sent out six or eight miles; the guard and
sentinels are put under strict orders, and the
men sleep on theirarms. tD
At 3. P. II on Friday, Gen Banks first
order was sent out. Il was st once to strike
tents and move across the Potomac. The
order was at once obeyed. It may mean e
retreat; it may mean a movement to Wash
ington; but 60 we shall Ate. P. N. seven
hundred wagons of the Shenandoah Divis-
ion took up the line of march across the
ford and encamped on the Maryland side,
about two miles from the Potomac. This
was done, am told, on the ramor of an at
tack rem JOhnston's column. The rebels
want to enter Maryland and create a general
rising Of men. But the night passed with
ont alarm. A column of 200 strong went
up the fortified mountain to spike the enemy's
cannon; and they cid the work well. All
is uncertain as to the next movement of our
troops. Thisa arm Of defeGce has been reduced
to 5000 men.
The statement made BY Gen. Patterson
thsthe could not attack the position of John
ston because his troops would go home, is not
true. The men were anxious to go into ac-
tion-demanded to be led On-and wanted to
go home because he would not allow them
to go into the confiic:.
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sOUTHRRN NRMR-
NKw ORLEANS, Ju

INV UALEANsI July 81.
Congress has been in secret session al
day, and made public the resolution permit
ting the lst regiment Of North Carolina vol
unteers to be mustered into service for the
time agreed upon by them and when volun
teered, and paid for services already render
ed. This includes pay to private cadets from
the North CarOlina institute. The President
approved of the resolution making dispo-
sition of donations made by the churches on
fast day, to relieve the wounded at Manassas,
the amount being $5,27s 60.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01
FROM wAsHIaGTON.

IIdIIH TlIH0II WAsHIhuI0NI yuIy oI' I
Seven additional regiments have gone mp
to the Chain Bridge this morning, where
three or four are now posted. There are
fresh indications of the Inauguration of q
more vigorous policy. The country may
feel confidence now that there are earnest
ness and energy in every department Of the
War Office. a
General Mcclellan inspires and supervises
everything.
We learn from a source entitled to credit
that Fort Fillmore, Texas, has been rein,
forced by ten companies; also that Col. Can
by has fitted out such an expedition agaius
Fort Bliss, now garrisoned by Texans, as Z
make its capture certain.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01
DIIssOURI CONVRNTTON.

JEFFERSON UITY, July 81.
Gov. Gamble Lieut. Gov. W. P. Hall and
Mordecai Oliver, Secretary of State, we're du-
ly sworn in this afternoon. Each made a
strong Union and patriotic speech amid loud
applause. After other unimportant business
and the presentation of an address to the
people of the State by the Convention, it ad-
joufned until the third Monday in December
unless sooner called together by the new
government as demanded by public safety.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01
RRONI NEW YnRK.

y IT NEW YORK, July At. 7
The steamer Jas Whitney, from Balti-
more and Fort AcHenry on the 29th, has
arrived. She brings detachment of the
goth New York Regiment, also the following
prisoners: Richard Holmes, Police Com
missioner of Baltimore J.W Davis, do;
W. H. Gatehell do; Chas. Howard, do /;
also, DR.. Edward johnson, taken on board
the steamer Mary Washington, with the
French lady Samuel a. Lyon, F. @. Fitzpat-
rick, Jno. h. Curick, Jas. E. Murphy and
Chas. H. Hagelin.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01
re Pr.s- On The Forward nIOvsIneHs.

sinoe the unfortunate retreat Of our forces
a,om Bull Run, the press, both great and
smar, exhibit remarkable unanimity in dis
clsi,ninT any desire to dictate to the properly
constituted authorities in regard to the mode
Of conducting the campaign. Even those
Who fortnight ago favored the impeachment
Of high officials for slowness Of motion, nov
are severe in denuueiation Of all who have
ever shown any disposition to meddle with
matters not lesitimately within their pro-
vipes each. Of course, labOring to convince
the pubic that il was never guilty OF such
unvarrsutsble oficiousness. This is a good
symptom, and is indicative Of an improved
condition Otaifairs in the future. These men
sre 50 accustomed to discuss all the varied
topics Of interest that asevere discipline was
required to Impress upon them the fact that
some things should be LEFT untouched. They
have totally ignored the fact that military
movements are, from their very nature, ne-
cessarily conducted with much secrecy, and
that those in charge cannot always safely
publish the reasons for their action or mac
ton. As an instance, this class Of editors,
in their ignorance, were at one time clamor-
Gus for an aggressive movement on the par'
Of Gen. Butler, whilst be could not safely
iaform them-because the information would
At The same time reach the rebels-thst be
was almost entirely destitute of ammunition
Nor Is this en- isolated Circumstance. In
nine cases out of ten, wbere there is seeming
cause for complaint, some good and valid
reason for the state of affairs could be given
il the publication of the facts were cOmpati'
BE with the public good.
Hereafter, it is to be hoped, there will b'
no dictaiion from those not entrusted with
the responsibilities of the campaign-nO cen.
sure of men who, by long years OF faithful
service, are entitled to our fullest confidence
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01
sncNssIoN INpIANsM KANsAs
TraitOr Arre.tea for Aiding n ePaniO
Last Nights Report.
FRom WASHINGTON.

FROM WAHHtNtfFUN''' y
NEW YORK, July 81.
Special TO the Commercial: el
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is now
open from Cumberland TO Wheeling.
John HOlshan, of this city, has been arrest
ed and imprisoned on charge Of treason, 10
having aided the panic in the battle OF Bull 4
Run. sa
Secret movements are now in progress e
effect the removal Of secession clerks from
the Departments. -98f1 i.
Col. Farnham, Of the Fire ZouaEes, i
rapidly recovering. He has not gone IN
sane, as has been stated in the papers h'
will be out in few days. The Fire Zouaves
much to their qualification, recovered arrear
ages oil pay to-day.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01
PROM sandy HOOK.

SANDY HOOK, July 81.
The schooner Tropic Wind has arrived of
this port from Fort Monroe, in charge of a
prize crew. The TrOpic Wind was seized
on the 29th Of June, by the order Of Gen.
Butler, for violation Of the blockade and
communicating with the enemy after having
been warned BY the Pawnee. She hsd been
seized once before, by the Monticello, and
taken to Washington, but was released BY
order OF the Secretary OF State.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01
FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA..

CIRCIHNATI, July 81.
Gea. Cox reached Gurley Bridge on the
29th. One thousand hint lock muskets and
several kegs powder left behind by Wise IN
his retreat were totally burned. i was
thought Wise would make stand at Lewis
burg where he expected reinforcements nom
the East. he lost 1000 men by desertiop
since leaving Charleston. Wise has bnrned
a number Of valuable bridges in his retreat
up the Kanawha and carried of most of the
wagons and teams in the valley. i /
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-01

On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, the bill supple
mentary to the act to increase the military
establishment was taken up and passed.
Mr.. Lane, of Indiana, offered resolution,
asking the President to inform the Senate
whether the Hon. Jas. q. Lane, Of Kansas,
has been appointed Brigadier General, and
if be has accepted the same. Adopted
OF navy -A----alalinp to the Superintendent
On motion Of Mr.. Criueuuv1i---
crease the Consular Representation Of th'
United States during the rebellion, wa
taken up and passed.
The consideration of the bill to suppress
insurrection was postponed till tomorrow.
Adjourned.