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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

of the founder Of this premium has been entirely
disregarded, that the interest of bis money has
been applied but once in sixty years to the
object designated by The trust but has beer per-
yerted TO the corporate uses OF tie essiH' qHe
trust, and TO dozen miscellaneous purposes that
were quite IA remote as these from tho objects
contemplated By Count RuInford. The Inventor
has been robbed of the intended bounty or dis
tincton; the donor has been DjuriOusly deprived
Of the honor and pOsthumous fame connected III
lis mind, no doubt, with these biennial dHtribl-
ticus of medals bearing his name; and the inter-
est Of the trust, instead Of being expended ac-
cord.ns 10 The terms of the trust, and instead OF
being accumulated in the absence of such ex-
penditure, has been employed ia adding valuable
and expensive volumes to the library OF the
Acacemy, in making meteorological observations
aud publishing magnetic destinations, IN paying
the printers bills Of the Academy, in the purchase
of Astronomical instruments for tho use OF the
Academy, the purchase Of telescope for Har-
yarl University, ard other miscellaneous objects
too numerous to mcntiol.
We think the American Academy OF Arts
and Sciences owe an explanation to tae W0ild
of art and science Of the principles (cr
the want Of principles on which they
have administered (or jailed to admin
stsrl this important trust They owe 1t to
themselves 20 make this eXp!anation-for the
statement We have made in the absence OF ex-
panaticn records Che most gross instance Of the
violation ard abuse Of public trust OF which
we have any knowledge. They 0we It to the
memory of Count RumiOrd ard they owe It es-
pecally to tho mary ingenious and deserving men
who have labOred ia the same fields Of science
which were cultivated by Count Rum'ord, and
who we're intended 70 BE- the recipients OF his
biean.al recognition and reward. Ii any good
reason can be given why the Academy should
have executed the Will OF Count Rumford, IN one
instance 10 skty-four years, and have disap-
pointed i 10 thirty one instances, while the!
have appropriated to their own uses the money
Withheld from the true beleicIaries Of the trust,
we should be very happy to publish 1t for the III
formation Of the scientific world. Meanwhile,
could not the Academy disbGrse a small sum-Or
promise single compliance with the Will OF
Count Rumford-if any one within the field con
templated by his trust should invent or discover
something that will add 20 the comfort Of our
soldiers or the efficiency Of our arms We
pause FOR a reply.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20
The Rebel Less from $500 TO 5000
A PROCLAMATION BY GEN. PRICE

JrFFERsoy CRY, Aug. 10. 1861.
While Col Stefcls 5th Missouri Reserve Cous, ard
Col. WoTthington's 9Th Iowa, were coming down the
river the Government steamer, they frequent
" fred upon by cannon and small by Secession
iss from the banks killing aud woundiug or Of
the troops. There is great excitement among the peo
pie along the river in consequence Of greatly exagger
ated accounts Of the battle near Springfield, which is
represented as great victory for the SecesOoDsts.
IRoSroS, NO, Monday, Aug. H. 1861.
Messengers bring Information that Col. Hecker, who
left here Thu sday evening with his regiment, sur
prised body Of four hundred Rebels near Fred
ericksburg, early yesterday morning and captured all
their lcamp equipaee, aud ate the breakfast which
they had just prepared. Twelve prisoners were also
taken.
Gen Preptiss bss arrived and taken command Of all
the forces in this section
RoLLA, No, Aug. Is, 1851.
Capt Emm4tt Mcdonald was in town to-day. lie
reports that Capt Chas. G.. Rogers, Aid-de-Csmp to
Gen Jackson and Capt. Stephen A. Coleman, both Of
st. Louis, were killed in the battle OF the 10th. Also
that Ben McCullochs force before the battle was
% 900 strong and their killed and wounded amounted
10 800 70 5000.
General Sgel received bis commission as Briga-
er.Genera on Saturday aad assumed command Of
tbs Federal forces yesterday.
Captain Mcdonald was escorted beyond the lines
yesterday, and sent on his way 70 Springfield He,
no doubt gained much trustworthy information Of the
position and strength Of forces &c. it is said he
had tho freedom Of our camp under hiS Tag Of
truce.
Our wounded at Springfield are reported to be doing
we'll
The correspondent of TIE 81. L,ai, Republican
furnishes the following:
Gen. Sterling Price has issued proclamation at
Springfield 10 the elect that great victory Las been
won, that Northern opprersors of Missouri have been
driven back that every one belonging 10 the Home
Guard organization will be regarded and treated
enemy to the Southern Contedcracy, bus his protection
would extend such who quietly return to their homes
ard allow the Southern feeling to prevail, and that
whoever recognizes the Provisional Government Of
Missouri will be considered enemy 20 the State
and dealt with accordingly.
Capt. McDlualdreporls that Gems. Price aud Clark
were slightly aud Brig Gen. Sook seriously wounded
in the late engagement. Also Col Bay, formerly the
Captain Of Jscsson's liody Guard. Capt. Mcdonald
was very auXious 20 so 70 ST. Louie, but ns applca
ton was refured. lie asked many questions, with ID
view of ascertaiGng how many troops, cannon, &c.
there are at that city and villa, preparations being
made TO resist attack
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20
THE sKIRMlSH AT POmCK CHURCH.
REEEL cANALRY CHAsED TnRhE NnLEs


ALpN,SDR.A Mond,y. Aug 10, 1861.
In the skrmsh yesterday, at Pohck Church, Capt.
Bsyds company Of Philadelphia Cavalry behaved
most uoby, charging after the Confederate cavalry
Tor three miles.
Jacob Beck, who was slain, lived at No. % Beck
street. below Swanson. He was buried to-day with
military honors.
John V. Williams. living at No. 10 South Water
street ard Washington Lancaster. No l. ll2 Passayunk
Read were taken prisouersby becoming detache from
tbe main body. Two Of the ConfsderaIes are known
to baye been killed
TIE CourtslaytGl 10 session here investigating the
charges preferred a0sns, Colonel Miles adjourned to-
day until the 18th of September. The prosecution had
closed and five witnesses for Colonel Miles had been
beard when an order was received from Washington
adourniIg the Court, and granting furlough to The
Colonel up to that time. The object of The order IS
not publicly known.
BY order of the Provost Marshal between 40 and 20
barrels of porter, ale snd lager beer were to-day
empticd into the street, The proprietor per'sting IN
selling to the soldiers after repeated warnings.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20
rEaE EATEsT WAR NEWS.

The Government has been surprised and
gratifed By the cordial and enthusiastic re-
eponse Of the Northern States to the call
just issued from the War Department TO
have the regiments now forming completed
and forwarded at once to the capital. The
greatest activity prevails throughout the North,
and every exerton is making to put the vol
anteers ALREADY enlisted in good condition for
the field, and raise fresh regiments. 1t liz
thought that FIVE regiments from Massachusetts
and three from New-HampShire will set out for
Washington this week.
The consolidation of four departments under
Gen. Mcclellan will give much greater efficiency
to the army. The promptness and zeal OF Nc
CleIlan inspires every soldier with confidence,
and the condition of the National troops 10
Washington is more satisfactory than ever.
ESBy the arrival Of vessel at this port from
st. Thomas we have information which will give
unusual pleasure to a bost of loyal people. 1t is
that the pirate Sumter, which has been made
widely notorious by its recent operations, has been
captured at Curacao 1t will be remembered
that this pirate Rad the impudence to spend
some days in the port just named; while there
one o. the seamen deserted; the craft returned
in search Of the runaway; vessel-ofwar, the
name Of which is not given, was lying in wait,
aud pounced upon the Sumter, which was taken,
and from her masthead the national flag now
waves.
Mr. Pierce Butler has been arrested 10 Phila
delphia on charge of treason.
Great excitement existed yesterday at Easton,
Pa; the Office of Tie Sentinel, paper opposed
10 the war, was destroyed. Mr. johnson, Re
preventative in Congress FROM that District, was
burnt in efigy, and be himself compelled to show
mis- colors. The riot was still unquelled at the
latest accounts.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20
National East.
A PROCLAMATION.

b. ds President Of The Uaited States Of .4mcTc0.
BAsreas Joint Committee of both Houses Of Congress
ha waited on the President Of the United States and requested
I to recommend day Of Public Hu initiation Prayer, and
Posting be observed by the People of the United states with
ous oleunities OF uPpcstions to
Almighty God for the safety and welfare Of these States Ills
blessings on their arms aud speedy restoration Of peace;
Ind hsyeas It fit ard becoming in all people at all times
to ,cknwedge and revere the Supreme Government Of God to
bow in humble submission His chs.tlsemen to confess ard
dpore their ns and in the ful conviction tia
The fear of tie Lord the beginning o. wisdom and to prsy
with al fervency and condition for the pardon Of heir past Of
ps and for blessing upon their present and prospective
action;
Ind sreas When beloved country once by the blessing
Of God united and happy is no" afflicted with FAC
TO, and civil vr IL peculiarly recognize the hand
o. God ia this visitation and in sorowiu remembrance OF our
own fault, sud crimes nation individuals to humble
Lefoe Him aud to pray for His mercJ-o pray tina!
W. nav be spared further punishment though justly deeTyed
thai am ANS may blessed ard made efectus for the
uo Of law order and peace throughout country and
s, be ipestimable boon civil and religious liberty esfned
under H guidance AID blessing by and sdengs Of our
hei oy be restored in all its original excellence Therefore
ABRAHAM. LINCOLN, President Of the United States do
appoint l.st ThuTsday in September next day o Huna
or Prayer Fasting foI ell the people Of the Nation and
DO earnestly oil tho people, and especially to all
Ministers and teachers OF religion all denomna,ioDs and to
Leads Of aue-to and keep that DAY according to
tner several cred and modes o. worship in all humility and
with ali religious solcnD;y the en that the united prayer of
the Nation may Throne Of Grace and bring down
p.eotilul blessings upon country.
testimony whereof have hereuro set my hand and caused
Tue feqt United be affixed this 18th dsy Of
August f. 1861 and Of the Independence of the United
States Of America the eigbty-sixth
By the President: ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
MIEt1Ix II. sEwANp Secretary Of State
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

Lieut. Col Elliott of the 10Th, Highland, Reg-
ment, has arrived in town authorized to recruit for
that regiment and to provide clothing and equip
ments for the men. The regiment is now in excel
lent condition and the men are enthusiastic in their
regard for their new commander, Col. Stevens. 1t
y understood that the sentiments Of the War De-
partment and Gen. Mcclellan with reference to the
recent outbreak have been in measure modified By
facts which have come to light since the disturbance
occurred, and ii 10 now probable that the muineers
wi, not be as severely dealt with as they would he
under other circumstances, and that :seir colors
viii BE- immediately restored.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20
SKlRsuSH Az HARpER'S FERRY.

SANDY HOOA, Did, aug II, I1bI.
Betweea and o clock to-day 800 Rebel cavalry
came down to the &noiug at the Ferry. Two COM
pauies Of Gordon. Second Massachusetts Regiments
hrcd and the Rebels retreated 1t 10 known that two
were killed aud i've wounded Our troors were IN.
hurt.
TIE Rebels are sill on the outskirts Of IIsrpers
Ferry watching the movements Of our troops.
Col. Gofdtns Regimen, i, ON guard at Harpess
Ferry
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

The steamer Bremen, from southampton on
August :, arrived at this port last evening. Her
advices were anticipated By the arrival of the
Behemisn al Father Point on Saturday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20
Netp9gprk daily Tribnne
TUESDAY, AUGUST 90, 1861,
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Nc notice can be taken O. ANONYMOUS Communications Whist
intended foI insertion must authenticated by the
and sdiress tire wrernct necessarily tor pubics
iiOn. but guaranty for bis good faith.
Necsanot undertake TO return rejected Communications
Al Business should be addressed TO IHK
TR.SUSE,n New-YoIs.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

robbery, which marked the course OF the Fede-
raj Government throughout its earlier stages,
have had no parallel on earth.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

The mails for Europe by the steamship Europa
from Boston will close at the New. York Post
Once a: u and 81 o'clock to-day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

A GOVERNMENT STEAMER FIRED UPON.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

TROOPS KILLED AND WOUNDED.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

II II ON MIS- sou RI.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

ENERGY OF GEN. MCCLELLAN
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

First Division N. Y. Militia to Go.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20
ANoTHER sECEssIoN pApER CLEANED ON.

E,sros, Pa Monday Aug. i5--loP o..
The Office OF Tie SeAtlao, n lnper advocating pence
and compromise, Is now being destroyed by mob.
Col. Philip John,on, the member OF Congress elect
from this District has been burned ia eigy, aud made
to show his eoogs The riot still psesais, aud there ia
great exeiteusut
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20
TIE SKELETON REGIMENTS IN PHILA
DELPiIIA
PHIrADrLPuA, Monday

PHuADRLPiuA, Moaday, August 49, 1861.
There are now 81 skeleton regiments ia this city,
composed on IA average Of three companies each.
The attest army order viii doubtless have the effect
Of merging them, aud Philadelphia will soon be able to
send IA array VI nine or ten thousand men.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

THE SPRINGFIELD BATTLE.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20

PROMPT RESPONSE or THE GOVERNORS
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-20
THE WAR FOR THE UNION.

THE CALL FOR MORE TROOPS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-07-24

CINCINNATI, July l9.-The Commercial
saws information has been received at the War
Department that the Bull Creek batteries
had been taken. No particulars have been
received. TIE Times estimates the Federal
lvss at l0O killed and wounded. TEis vii!
hasten the attack OH Manassas, which will
doubtless occur tomorrow.
The ConcGerates lost but few.
The New York Tribune says the Secretary
Of War saws more than 30 men were killed,
including five captains and six Lieutenants
From another source it is reported that
Bull Creek Was carried by the ZunaveS anu
the Massachusetts 10th.
Craig the Representative from ILL.,, ard Coz
Richardson left Bull Creek at O'Clock TIM
morning. They report no general fight since
Yesterday, when the Fedcra!ists fell back, bu
| carly in the morning occasional firing wa
beard from The skirrnishers.
Mcdowell told Richardson, lie should here
after examine The location Of tic enemy
batteries hrlyrr engaging them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-07-24
NORTHERN ACCOUNTS OF TIE BAT
TIE At BULBS RIM.

WASHINGTON, July l9.-Ful particular:
from Bulls Creek state that three companies
while crossing the rayne, rcce;fcd rikina
fire killing great number, but they stood
their ground, covering the retreat. \ brass
cannon and Sherman's battery, the lor es Of
which were disabled and four regiments, sup
ported by cavalry, joined in tie battle.
The Southcrners used their guns well. The
Fclcraist<, OH again advancing, encountered
a raking fire, the Federal guns on being put
in position, poured grape and canister on
the Southcrners until their ammunition was
exhausted. Several Of the Federal guns were
disabled.
Tie total loss of the Ferleralists is es,ima-
ted at forty killed.
Gen. Tyler ordered the Fcdcralis!s to fall
back. Wilcox division was ordered 10 attempt
to outilank the Bulls Creek batteries.
A dispatcd received at the War Depart
meut, to-day, says the fight is still progressing
at Bulls Greek,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-07-24

bly largely exceed that sum and scarcely an
article required for the consumption ot the
army is provided otherwise than BY subScrlp'
ton 10 produce Il loan as happily devised BY
your wisdom.
Tic Secretary of the Treasury, in the re-
port submitted to you, will give you the am.
pest details connected with that branch ol
the public service. Bnt it is not alone on their
prompt rccuniary contributions, that the no.
BILE race Of freelncn who inhabit these States
evlcc how worthy they are of those lber-
ties which they know so well how to defend.
In numbers far exceeding those authorized BY
Your laws, they have pressed the tender OF
their services against the enemy. Their att.
tude of calm aud sublime devotion TO their
country, the cool and confident courage with
which they are already preparing 10 meet the
threatened Invasion, in whatever proportions
it may assume, the assurance that their sacri
! fees and their services will he remembered
from vear to ar, with unialtcring purpose,
until they have made good To the utcrlnoSt,
their right to selfgove, ument, the generous
and almost uuquestionng confidence which
they display in their Government, during the
pending struggle. all combine to present 6
spectacle such as the world has rarely, if cr
er, seen.
To speak Of subjugating such people, 81
united and determined, is to speak language
incom,rehenslDe TO tlienl.-tu resist an atacE
oi. their rights or ih,ir liberties is with then
all instinct.
Whether this war shall last one, or three
or five years, is a problem, they leave 10 b'
solved 10y the enemy alone.
/, will last till the enemy shall have with
drawn from their bor,lers, till their poliiica
rights, their altars, and their homes, are frcet
from INVASION Then, and then only, vii
lbc:s rest from this struggle, to enjoy inPeae'
the blessings which, with the fav. + Of Provi
lence, they have secured by the mid of thc
own s:rorg hearts and sturdy arms.
.]EEEERSuN DAVIS,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-07-24
I'rdpYal Congress.

WAslrIx.roS, July lS.-Thc House biz re-
mitsing fires where ships have been unable
to get propc. papers has passed..
A bill to pay soldiers from the time Of rem
dezrousing, passed.
Forney called tue Senate to order, and an
nounced that Vice President Hamlin will be
absent for the rest Of the session.
4 bill was passed appointing an assistant
Secretary of the Navy.
4 bill for the better organization Of the
Marine corps was passed.
In the Senate the Navy Eli has passed.
The Baltimore Police Commissioners, con-
fined in Fort MclIcnry. have pe,itioncd Con-
grcss TO interfere i'll their behalf. Referred
10 The Judiciary Committee.
In the House the bill to increase the c.
cheney OF the volunteer force has passed.
The bill authorizing Secretary Welles to
purchase vessels to suppress piracy anil to
complete the blockade, and approprialing
three million dollars, has passed.
Resolutions Lave been adopted, appointing
a committee 10 investigate all war aud navy
contracts. Van Wyck, Republican,, of New
York, said that for the past two months there
had been asystem Of plumber going On, which,
for audacity and wickedness, has never been
surpassed. The resolutions were adopted,
yeas 81, nays 81.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-07-24
The Newsnaners...A protfer,

During the lasl three weeks nu less than $50
papers have suspended publication altogether,
while many have reduced the size Of their sheets
." meet III" oppression 90 universal in the printing
business
So says the C"r"ii"ian Of the 2Orh inst, We
doubt not upon SouI and sufficient data. And
yet there never was time when pur people were
more deeply interested iu keeping pace with tn.
progress Of events,-neyer n time when the news
papers mission was more imi ortaut ornore uscful
We take occasion tU say to our readers, that the
Edgefeld -i9cs'1iser proposes to hold out to the
end without rrsarl to profits. If we Gun clear en-
Imnses (uf which VIC have not Il doutt) it is as
much as we require To "kccp Inovins.' If it be
necessary to reduce our salaries and wages to Sc
cnrc this ul.icct, we shall have no hesitation in
doing 30 rather than dcbar many readers the
medium Of information to which they have been
40 long accustomed, and which we will continue
to make IS complete record Of passing events as
possible
But we desire to do another thing,-not as {
trick TO gain patronage. but in the cerity
Of our hearts and because we believe it is righ;
In the nett profits Of our Office there are three par
,icpants. We propose to constitute = fourth part
ncr for such time rs the present war may con
time to cndanger our independence. Thatparsne
is our country; And We hereby profer this en-
gagement in good faith, being ready to perfect
in due form with the Commissioners Of the Pro
.luce Loan for this district, who, we imagine, ma.
take cogpisance Of donations as we'll as loans
The fourth Of our nett profits may be small. Las
year !, would have been over six hundred dollar.
This year it is much less. And it may sill dc
crease. But less or more, it shall go from thi
date, under The eye Of any agent competent to e1
anime our books, to the country and the commo
cause While the planters and farmers are comm
up to the help Of the South with their pf0due
loans, we do not see why all vocutions, profession
o:ncss and trades should not 10 what they can
tho same direction.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-07-24
A Pleasant Sight.

Always MI early riser. we had The pleasure Of
seeing tw" nice yuung ladies' 'las!. by our gate on
spirited horses Monday nu!nirs last Il; the hour
of uclurI. Wa. m exam:!a TO slusgdr!;
How happily in keeping too witt, the 'iEss!! These
are not the days to lie bed AMI ;ndulse in long
drawn m"rning :lrrpbcrs. Ra;acr let US he up
with the gray "wn.---i ii ~. to work. u. least to
exercise like these lady r!ue*!rians. Activity:
activity, activity, shoi!! he iIe order Of TIE day.
And how slnli"n- to e;,j"y the f-rSinrss u!
mrr dawn. 1t is delightful a* wei! as 'luIul
Think "a" every n.orr.ing MS s",n rs you awake.
tha; your sol,li.r: in "amp up and aI Ihr:r
duties by / "'rl"tk at the tarthest, and hestir
yourselves as these charming girls are duins.