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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-27

Particulars OF the Rattle Ofspring6eld.
The special messenger who brought tbe
official report of the battle near Springfield
TO ST. Louis, gives the following verbal nc.
count Of the action:
Early on Saturday morning. Gen. Lyon
marched out to Springfield 10 give the en-.
emy battle. He came up to them on Davis
creek on Green's Prairie, a few miles south.
west OF Springfield, where be had taken O
strong position on rolling ground. At 20
minutes past 6 O'Clock in the morning. Gen,
Lyon fired the first gun, when the battle
Immediately began. Severe cannonading
was kept up for two hours, when two Of
Capt. Totlen's guns proving too severe for
The enemy. they gradually fell back toward
their encampment on Willow Creek. Gen
Lyon had taken position on the enemy's left
flank, aud Gen, Sigel's artillery on he
right
Then began terrific attack that spread
slaughter and dismay in the ranks of the
enemy. They were pursued to their camp
shells from Capt. TOIten's guns setting fire
10 their tents aud wagons, which were all
destroyed. A Louisiana regiment and
Mississippi regiment seemed to have suffered
most in The fight, aud were almost entirely
annihilaied sometime in the afternoon.
As Gen. Lyon was leading on his column
bis horse was shot from under bin. He
immediately mounted another, and as he
turned round to his men, waving his hat IN
his hand and cheering them on TO victory.
be Was struck IN the small Of the back by
ball, aud fell dead The command then dc.
vOlved on Gen. Sigel.
Pursuit continued until nightfall, when
our little army restad FOR the night in the
encampment of the enemy.
On Monday morning. llth August, fear
ing that the enemy might recover and at.
tempt 10 cut his command off from Spring.
field. Gen. Sieel fell lack on that city, where
The Home Guards were stationed. On
reaching Springfield, fearing that the great
numbers OF the enemy might induce them 10
get between him aud Rolla. Gen. Sigel COP.
clnded to fall back upon Rolla with his pro
vision trains, and meet tue renforcements
which were OIL their way To join him.
Up TO the moment Of the departure OF The
messenger the enemy Lad not been seen, and
II is probable that Gen. Sigel has not been
disturbed in his march. 90 Of the rebels
were captured, among whom IL Colonel of
distinction. The messenger could not re.
member his name The sword and horse
of Mccullough were among the trophies.
Reinforcements are on the way from Rolla
aud Sigel and his army are considered safe.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-27
ALIVERY STABLE,

r connected with the house and particular attention
will he given 10 the care Of horses. carriages &C
Horses and Carriages can at all times oe procured o
application at the Office. .,,c, e,rrp n
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-27

SHOT AT BY INDIANs.-The Shasta Cour.
ier says that Messrs. Phillips and Dni kee,
well known citizens Of Trinity comfy, were
recently fired on by the Indians on the
North Fork Of Trinity river. These gen
tlemen were in pnrsnit of stock at the lime.
aud say it is the FIRST instance of the kind
that has occurred.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-27

chad BETTER 90 HONE AND DEIL"-
The Chicago Journal relates that when the
first report Of The late disaster at Bulls
Run. was banded round at the Methodist
camp meeting near that city and Rev. Hr.
Cox, who was preaching at the time the in-
telligence was received, remarked on clo-
sing his sermon: Brethren. we bad better
adjourn this camp meeting and 90 home and
drill" This suggestion was approved.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-27

THE buildings aud grounds at Oakland.
which John Ross Browne formerly occupied
and Oraamented. have been Converted into
home for the young ladies Of the Oakland
Seminary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-27

WORLDS FAlE.-A renewal Of this great
Fair is to take place at London. in 1862.
John Slime and others connected with the
Mechanics Institute at Sau FranciscO, are
making arrangements. whereby California
may take part 10 this magnificent indus
trial enterprise.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-27

EMiGRANTs PROM TExAs.-Seven hundred
wagons are repnrted TO be o. the way be-
tween San BernardnO and Lns Angeles
They represent that the condition of Texas
since her secession from the Union, Is Of a
very deplorable character.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-27

The Los Angeles Star says that Lieut.. b
F. Davis of the First Dragons, late in com
maud at Camp Fitzgerald. has been ordered
10y Gen. Sumner TO San Francisco. to take
command of The cavalry now organizing
for the protection Of the Overland Mail SER
vice.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-27

SIX hundred and thirty millions cnbic
feet Of gas escape annually from the gas
mains 10 London, an estimated loss Of
$4,000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-27

CAvATRY.-A company of one hundred
and eighty men. provided with horses. has
been rendered to Gen. Sumner by Capt
McCauley, of knights Ferry.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-24
SLAVERS on THEIR WAY home WITH
NEGROES.

We have received reliable information from tho Afri
can sq ladron TO the effect that the following ,ctses
have Slipped cargOes Of negroes on board on Tie coast
and tasd it'll them for the Western henisI here.
The Eaire, said 10 be Of New York.
The Alexiua said TO be owned by Croker A. CO.,
Esw-York.
The Storm King Tau old name in the tradel.
The brig Martha Post, Of Stybrook, C0un said 70
be owned by Poet aud Others.
The Storm King il said 10 have succeeded in getting
ever shipped from lbe Congo River. She neither
boarded By q man.of-war nor oyerhauled n any way.
The Falmouth was reported ~ be getting Pretty large
load Of negroes.
Al tine when there escapes reported, il /.
annoying 10 read 81 the intended removal Of
house the African station from ST. Paul dc LOanda
TO st. Ielens. The old United States store-houSo Va
located it will be remembered at Porto Phya; but In
consequence of the uuuber uf sgyors diug tie vig
lance OF our cruisers oil he mouth OIL tie Congo IL
was transferred 90 81. Paul. which If in The Of
the taye-trader's track Tie motive alleged 10 have
induced the COmmanderin Chief To 20 10 n. Helena IL
the brutal treatment of stOTekeeper Mr.. BOune,
by The Portuguese authorities. A all The
but one attached TO the Of Africa feet have been
recalled, the dimensions Of future siore-bouse H.
j. deed, there BIO any heed Of such thing al all may
be very limited.
The ofcers aud crews Of the different United States
yessels were well, except the San Jacinto's among
whom there few Of fever, not very seri.
ous 10 its nature, however. The steam gun-boat
Mohican which ia now her first cruise, was o.
leave for home the LIST of June, and j almost due
here Jus. how. ICoumcfrial Advertiser.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-24
The New.Jsexican Mai,

lSDEPEsDEscE, No, Monday. Jnlv % 100,
The Santa Fe mail and Canon Civ sxS,o -, . .o9l
yesterday, with dates % The 7ih n,t fro., a.ive
and TO the llth from Canon CITY 'a"'s 70
Business in New. Meylco il dull.
From Arizona we learn that tho p.,o .,
are belpg worked very successfully. and 81 n1hes
up OF ArOstsras the amount II AZ clearing
rich, and 81 character as TO var very
to more diligent labor. Tue operators
Granville OrTy IL cqndi1ate n, a.. ~
Congress- from Messilla llav '' 'ue confederate
Tn news from Canon CT !, uninnO..,.,
Inc passengers by the star. W. III
Watts and r. Burnett Of Ysw.yo'L 90, MN Jonn ,.
son OF Arizona and Jack lle. JonsH y, - NJ jazz
Mountains oi me ROCKY
hhns were never more abundant than ,b.z
this season at the base Of tAe Rocky Monn,e se az
the Plaids. iouhiains and on
The roads were very bad, but no,v;,l..,.. -.
the stage came in ahead OF time, a. !, hss as sts
done. "S HeresOiere
The whole tribe Of Kiowa Indian, v.,.
Pawnee Fork, about 50 miles on their Ia we1 OF
Vie TO meet their agent and receive thei, .' sOH
They were frieudly. p'Nsohf
We are gratiied 10 learn that TIE accias,, Ii,
Mr.. Andrew Stewart met with At Coaac;l a., "nhn
not OF such serious nature was at frst au,,a,
and that he Will soon be able o. resume hi iors
The PROJECTORS of that hue are be.inuipu Ia H.
the reward Of their ener. and determined prcee y,
carrying the mails aud passengers through % pints "a
New-Aexleo and Pixies Peak 10 double quick me.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-24

in tis way, for the Comuigsary bad notice Of 'hs
waiting presence of a six-ceni man. Wbat wac 70 &c
done ia zach an emergency slisf Why, Mr.. Hngh
Maber must mike contract at tDs price mentione' !.
his proposal namely s. 30 per hundred, aud iuIi
cattle of so poor quality tlp die soldiers WI o. "a,
H. ellmor is nied, ihe 'omuisay Ieinses 10 90
cevo any more beef of the Maher kud ard y
buy it OF FIR. Msher ne st iricid ~ nign MOI
thus the contract is give TO party whore h'''' "
TO be fl and III She 81 Of hilders. t., ,h;a mat
Mark my word ere will he the refnh o. tn' 60,
Ter unless The prees insist that 0te"'y7 fI@Et
fails las fuled ne siItuly has alreHdy9 -" 81 t,ose
shau be gigsA % TIE net AgAe d. sat, NJ Who
,okose DroDosaIs cere ope1ea on me o." ~ ell,
stands ready % give the requisite re uri'y i,r
ful persorue nee Any other con'se thai 'ns wo.,u
ren5er The whc cont act system farce, ana thec-ie
mony 81 advertising for "prOposalo' useless " Or
OF good money. -. -. :. :. 20
keen An eve ON tie cattle ansactons in the army
sbs be able 10 few days to state tie precise qnann-
Ties Of beef that have been delivered al ne oiG Ttc',
since the opening of the bid, and some other parlcn'
bars of rlthe startling kind. Meantime, should nc
charge OF treason he brought against yon Tor pruning
Ills communication, hereby authorize yon to give y
name and address to any well-dreesed, wel-bei aNec
persOn who may ark iris. W. H. "
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-24
pROoKLyN MILITARY AFFAIRS.

The following telegrsphie dispatch from the Hon.
Moses +. Odell Member of Congress from the Id.
District explains the nature Of the injuries sustained
by Col. Alfred NJ. Wood, of the 18th Brooklyn Reg
iment in the battle Of Bulls Run. 1t is gratifying to
know that Col Wood was not killed. as reported IN the
dispa.cbes fro Washington.
WAsHISGros, July 22-3 p. m.
Col. Wood had HE horse shot from under him hnd
was wonndei in the leg, but not fatally, a. reported
He il on HI. way TO Washington in sn ambulance
Saw 10 the FIR ends of the 18th that the wounded OF the
regiment VIII 10 M T. oDELL"
The BROOKLYN Ienlsnx stationed at Fort Schuyler,
has been mustered into the service for WEEKS but
az vet have neither uniforms mnskets. The men
are badly In need If clothing, some having hardly
enongh TO cover their nakedness The regiment num-
ber- nearly one thousand men, under command OF Col
Jul o w Adams Subscriptions for the regiment viii
be received by Conkin Brush esq, Precedent OF The
Mechapi,s Bank, Brooklyn.
Tie 10th Regiment, Cavalry and Artillery, are
awulng orders To be called into active service. In
view If recent events the officers anticipate orders 10
that effect The services OF this regiment have been
offered 10 tie Government three different oec3soni
PRoFFERs HIS SERVICES.
DIR. VIM. w. Strew Of Oyster Bay, H. j.. Surgeon
Of the 9Th igade IA now tho city, and profeTs In
services 10 20 ON ns yoiu ;eer surgeon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-24
CAMP CHAIR AND BEDsTEAD.

A most ingenious contrivsnce has been invented by
p. |. Hardy, Of No. $50 Prince street, which, when
laid upon the ground, teems TO be only small and
neat pile of sticks bu; when picked m Immediately
becomes mos commodioUs chair most comfortable
conch, at The option Of the holder. Mr.. Hardy las
two pieces OF furniture Of tbio sO, differing IN this
that one is an armchair handsomely made, and posses
spg all the ease and comfort Of the extending chair
while the other cheaper and of course simpler ar
Gle without arms and with lets power Of extension
and angles of inclination but made the same prin-
siple, and convertible at win into chair couch.
Neither Of them, however, need any adjustment, for
shey adjust themselves by their own weight, falling
into position by turn of the hand Of the holder They
consist of four frames, hung together and bTaced
apOn each other that they great strength while
they fall vt touch into graceful and easy but immova
bic forms, except by reverse motion.
These chairs eouebss are good for household use,
would be great convenience upon the piazza Of
mtryhOuss but are peculiarly spted to the Of
camps and hospitals. Light, cheap, taking up but
little room and easily transported those without arms
which are the Least expensive, viii be an important
acquisition especially to-arDy hospitals Mr.. Hardy
has applied for patent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-24
coMMrRclAL INrELLIGEYCE.


s1ArG oF TRApEThe ady.ces ion hlnels 'agols
be- Ths narket dru, but husG1 -heC6sd c0use
queIce tins hrInnsas 81 holdcg@ 49, ID.
LuE.r3lL BHr tDsrUFFs NtREfr.-NessD Wakefield,
NrL Co Phsr3.on, spence Co., and tigilri 4 ny K
Co. rsgo iout dull American - d18 heat dur and %.
asa lower aaty; Red estefn soil Rcd southern II ~
no; White % a. 90 O. Cora quiet ond ,vss nImi Mixed p go
- yellow f" az While 81 G2
Nelther u'fe tied ~ we'.
LryENpJpt Provision M.HKTT.-Ihe same eithonies re-
poIt Beef or aud gUal advanced 81 whlo ilruost
du Pos ADJ. Bl.ou been duh but closed ~ improved
demand a. advance. Lard steady Wih more ding At
80 b0,o'. Tai.uw dun az "a $3.50
LiysRPoot pt1nuCE Ml.Ksr--1ht By9kty' Cpcuidr ~.
ports. Ashes dan, and sifhy lower saes az ~ gu
le,- lull 60 D2 k1.iu ilt o. Spirts TN pen.
the hrm sfuy hshe. Coaee qpiet Rice eldy Caro-
Red American. Fb Oi' unchanged n'ecd oil arm 1t 20 o
LoIpov M4pxrrs Parlne. Circular reports WHEr rtsdy
ari HL Folrdun a. 2J' as hos dad Ej0 IS FOR
higher Cosrik RcE qie. TIA urciangedi COMMON
Consou idnllid SPRlr lttPRNrNg hrn AID ectIye, at
81 T. T.L3W very dll, a. - D. kIad OiLs st LssKED
on sdysfed ishy, from scarcity; sacs to- sPERs On
bought i4 81 4l}
LSxDos Messy M,RKrr-The Lon Ion Money market Is nm.
changed Boins CrcnaI quotes Bar Silver nominal ~.
Conso closed Friday the reported per North AMER
i'an.
Asrsl~y sscrmrrs- Bshuss Circular. reports IN Ira
proved dhmlnl ,r e. s. s. ~ dividend; Ma,sehUetts
81 bonds a. - Maryland 5s 53arpf Pennsylvania - o
- do horif OF ll, ia 20; Alabama o. Bonds vs. Enc IN
sberes % 0tbc. .in say Securities withou! bu'iuss
fIE LATEST.
CO. 20 LIVERPOOL, JAY IA.
IN Saturday Of 10 e0D bales, cuii eO on
speculation and p0g he market losed qnet but steady
B-RADsFUgrs-slonr quiet. Whelt arm, owing 10 wet
weather. Com irm a. ths extreme prices 81 FRIDAY
PKofisoSs quiet. - tt,a r..,
Coors eosea Of s0ao ff nOn-y and eelase. 'or seecuus
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-24
col. wEBsTER's RTGIAIEST OF MASSACHUSETTS
vprUGT1slRS


Col Wabster's regiment from Msssachrsetts will
arrive here on Wednesday morning o. III clock ~
the foot Of Fourteenth street East RIVER per ran
River line TIE Sons of Massachusetts, viii receive
A EN- and escort them through Broadway t. Pier No
Q. North Riser, where they will embark for Washlng
ton. The Sons Of Massachusetts, will meet o. the loot
Of Fourteenth street. l.. II. The troops VIII 10, ne
detsned 10 this iy by flag presentations or speeGe'
the object Of The Som OF Massae uset's oeirs .l eA
change If eyiles with these patriotic men, who are
hurryng forward 20 the seat OF war. They VIII break
fart A. the Park BaTraeke.
Major Cobbs ar illery and Col. Briggs regiment
will pass through the city Ia r day or two.
DURYEE's ZOUAyEs.
The third squad Of recruits, 50 in number, vent 70
Forireps Monroe from Iafay ette Hall Tuesday, TO
Join Col. Duryees regiment. tbs regiment WI soon
be full and recruiting will BE- finished for II this week
The band engaged Is unufually hnc..
HONvED REGIMENT.
This regiment has the best prospects for speedy
orga izatiOn. AbOut TWO companies are enlisted, anu
four other lies, which intended TO join other
res iments not yet completed, offered to mite Them
selves with the HOnyed Recruiting offices VIII now
be established IL several wards in the city, and u IL
confdenll, expected that this regiment viii soon DE
| completed and ready To march.
By the aid of Influential partes It was enabled TO
procure the preparatory eSpenfes bui the enecNe OF
gapization can only lie attained by more liberal ana
~ nerous contribution OF our patriotic ieOW-cIiLenH
Information will be given a. the Headquarters, NO.
| 3J7 Broadway.
WOUNDED AID DYING SOLDIERS.
! The Army Committee Of the N. y. Young Men
Christian AssOciaio having undertaken 70 minister 10
the spiritual wants Of the NewYork SOLDIERS w0unaeu
during the recent bloody conflict, request immediate
communications from the friends of soldiers snpO-su
to be among the sufferers. depuiaiion has 9betuy
left for Washington Others will be sent ar tie eAi,
gencies demand Letters caliI attention TO individual
cafee and specifying the regiment, company and other
necefsory particulars should be ADDRESSED al once 70
the Army Committee Box l,2l9 Pos Once.
GILEAD V. NASH,
PRANK W. BALLARD,
STEPHEN H. TYING, JR.,
L. HARDWOOD VERNON,
srptyI Gam tee.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-24

SlygrY or LIEUT,-CoL. FowLIR on Ik FUN,
rEEyrB PE0tVESr.-Mr. A. G.. Benson, Who le1u.HsS
from Washington last evening, states thai
Fowler came into camp at arlington liishis on @'us'
afternoon, alive and unipjurcd. lie bad been tiAine
coro If Co - cd. who wis wounded TIC siotiyiAs
ineIligerce Wa conveyed 10 Mr.. FoWers wiz BY as
poiee late lost evening blr Benson gives he iShoS'
H., names OF The killed in TIC 18th Resnuaii
r,,,,t WADE seheil Fasel Brown, Read ZOO - -
an Naott. ~ iioIa, Meaana', snya"r Dssu ~ ~
~. ssb Prescott deus sc1tt. Nan HoI, 'am' fi'
Do ,a.,sn Clav and saofhor. nsrne not retois- u
4 number are wounded, many slightly D" VIC
,,aos cannot be obtained.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-24
pITIsI(FY.

Tho sulan had dismissed HE sersglo and retains
only wife.
lie ordered the la,e sulans jewels and ornaments
10 fold paw his liabilities. Ii il expected that this
VIII cover all is liabilities.
Harsh pashs, the Minister Of the Civil List had been
dismissed.
I.oNDoN MoSEY MARKEr.-Fmds On the Eth were
rather unfayorable, being affected by bank Returns
showing heavy loss Of specie, bnt conscls were Only
Il shaIo lower.
La lhe tiscouu. market the demand was moderate az
previous rAtes Money ID abundant On Stock Exchange
at % a ! Tor short lJane.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-24
GREAT BRITAIN.

In the Holse of Commons on the ll,b, Mr.. Kerr
asked whether, pending the result Of the investigation
Into the Galway contract, 1t was correct 10 say that
the subsidy would not, under any circumstance, be
renewed.
Lord Palmerston sald that the Postmaster General
had ar ,dy minated that the contract was at an end
IL impossible 10 say what the result OF the inquiry
by Committee might be.
Lord Palmerston also denied the rumor that the En-
gli-h Minister at Vienna had recommended she En-
of Austria not to receive the address of the Hon
gaTan Diet unless IL recognized his sovereignty ~ tie
King of Hungary.
In the House Of Lords on the Nth, the Duke OF
Ne wcaste said that Information bad been received
respecting the operations of the Morrill, tari, re.
Gently enforced in reference to goods slipped to Port
land for Canada.
On motion of Lord Stratford Dc Radcliffe all corre'
spoDdence relative oIeiorms ia Turkey, &C., was Or
dered to be prodnced,
la the Hcuse of Commons the Danish question was
debated.
Lord John Russell said that Denmark was to make
new propo lions, which he hoped would have salts
factory result.
The Parliamentary committee continued its nvesti-
cations relative to the Galway lie.
Tie Morning Chronicle Gays that Lord Elgin n
spc ken Of as the snccessor Lord Herbert Secre-
taty Of Wa. The resignation Of the latter e con-
frped by The Past.
The Daily Neps publishes an address by sundry
Reform Unions propoting National Reform moVe-
meIt. .
A foreign nobleman, named Baron de Videl, well
known in London society, bad created considerable
senrstion by attempting 10 murder his son. by beatng
him on the bead as they were passing along quiet
lane near London. Tie son is nearly VI age and re-
port says reaching 81 he is entitled 20 Large for
tune witch the Baron is unable % pay. The Baron
made bis escape Paris, but is said 10 have been ar
rested although there were difficulties about delivering
him TO TIE English authorities.
The bids for the new f4,0000 600 Indian loan were
opened on the lAh The aggregate bids reached
81 900 600 pounds sterling. Tie miuimnm fixed
ut 9Si and supposed that The whole loan would
be placed nj con,iderabls over that sum.
Rothscbild did not bid FOR L large amolnt ct 9Sl,
and would get nothing.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-24
nnrSr or REPRESENTATIVES,.

NJ, RIIRNFTT DEM Ky.) asked leave 70 otor
resolution calling the seeret1fy u Ia Army Of
the House whether there be neg OIL and whether
Abe limited States who have been armed w. yolted
- aT negro a the property Of any oil ihe
Sc who have been ufed by our army 10 Ssbat
up breas, works inpedimentsi anu - %
plWWes nu we're nude 70 the introduction Oh
abe res lution from the RepuOllcah sue , ;.,o.
I'm rrotion of Mr. BLAIR iRep, MOI, co i'lnl.o'
-, fare,cs was ordered On the dlsagftplhg a'lenu-
repts of the two Hoases 10 tue Dili W 'NN''
present military establishment. al, a,,;dnc
Al POTTER Rep., Ind reported bhl oiNomg
Kentucky two Judicial districts ana aoOnsnie ;uo
nresest District Court and as amended on the uolon
Of Mr. Blair OF Missouri Astonishing the TWO DIs'Io.
Courts in Missouri and creating ono DISTRICT 0Our'
in Their stead cn,,,rp,DFN
III The course Of the debate, NJ CRiIIENDEN
Dem Ky1 opposed the bill, saying that II Was AN
sbue of The power of Congress and an INVASION Oh we
Constitutional mode OF removal OF Judge 70 eHeCt
such AN object by the abolition OF the Court, as now
prOpOsed: 80 ", m
The bill respecting bills OF exchange and promiseory
notes taken W, and referred 80 ENs Ao''~iS
Committee. ,u,
MIR STEVENS, from the Committee on Ways and
Means, reported bill providing additional revenue
for defraying the expenses of the Government and
maintaining the public credit by the assessment OF
direct TAX and nteraldulies. Referred 10 the Com
niitee Of the Whole on the State OF the Union.
Mr.. BURNETT Intellectually again sought to INTRO
Suce his resolution 10 which carly pened OF the
Say objections Were made. He wished TO know
whether negroes were employed IN the amy he DE,
nd 20 be informed from an official source. He had
seen them in uniform, with rifles, bayoaets, REVIEWERS,
and dsgges al their ride. Why not, them request re
Sere airy Of War TO tell us how many OF them are III
the Federal army =,
Mr. CURTIS asked whether the gentleman had
seensny negroes except ss servants1 Had he seen
them in squads or cOmpal ies7
Mr.. BURNETT replied that one OF the ptst iBnters
he had ever known was a Kentucky negro, who went
70 the Valley Of Mexico armed by The Federal Govern
ment.& be did not belong TO any company NJ buI1
ne, further raid in Tepyto Mr. CaE'ls thas NC nau
not seen negroes il armed squads.
Mr. CURIIS-Do you believe they accompanied the
arny in any capacity except as servants .
Mr. BURNETT-I do not know. Tie q.etion WIN
NE IT, they were armed ike others, and had no bust
ness there.
Mr.. LOVEJOY-Did pot negroes aid Gen jackson
In achieving the victory at New-OIleansi
Mr. BURNETr-I am aware Of that.
Mir. LOVEJOY--I am for employing any muscle
thst can fight Laughter. Adjourned