Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-06
RE ADABLt, ITEMS.

LOUISVILLE july %. Mr.. raymond, the ed
torial correspondent of the New York Times,
says that on Sunday last, while the battle of
Stone Bridge, or Bulls Run, near Manassas,
was being fought, he telcgraphcd to his paper
that the three Federal columns were more than
maintaining their ground, and he assured his
readers that he predicted the success Of the
Federal troops the comucnccment Of their
route to the scene Of action. At the close Of
the battle, and partly in advance Of the ,:ilou-
bic quick rctrogade movements Of McDOwclpS
disorder rcd forces, Mr.. Raymond fastened to
Washington and added postscript TO his pre-
viouS dispatches, in which he fairly stated the
result OF the battle. The tclc graphic censor in
the Washington telegraph office rctitS1A to al
low the postscript TO be sent. At least so
states Mr. Raymond III the New York Times of
Fryday morning
New YORK, July 2S.-The Washington cor
respondent of the WeroM says Mr.. Secretary
Wells, of the Navy Department, has ordered a
powerful naval force to guard the crossing Of
the Potomac below Washington.
The story that General Lee intends to cross
the Potomac South OF Iiarpcr's Ferry is I'M
probable
An entire change III the army organization is
probable.
About midnight, the pickcts colidcd T ear
the chain bridge
Mr.. Hnrch of the party who went in search
OF Mr.. Cameron's body, has returned his com
panions were held prisoners, and h. was
sworn to silence
The Washington correspondent of the New
York IribHnG says that Colonel langcr has
been authorized to summons and organize the
men of the mountains and the plans, with
whom he was very popular while opening The
overland mail route.
ST. Louis July 81 Several Of the papers of
this city this morning have notified property
holders on the lines of railroads that they will
be assessed for injuries unless they fight the
bridge burners or track -destroyerS, or give i'm
formation of hostile designs Of the Secession
lists.
The Southcrncrs are gathering in force in
Southern Missouri.
CAIRO, July 2S.-The Southcrncrs at Union
City arc on the move
1t is rumored that fleet of steamboats,
came from Memphis on yesterday, and to-day
arc transporting troops to New Madrid.
Scouts are reported to be out in large num-
bcrs, and their object is believed to be to coz
centrate force at Birds Point.
ST.. Louis, July 27.-The Iowa Democratic
Convention have declared that the 'irrepresSi-
b!c-conflict" doctrines of Lincoln and Seward
are the causes of the present war, and they
pledge to the Federal Government the support
Of the Democracy Of Iowa in all legitimate
ways calculated to settle existing difficulties.
WAsnISGroS, July 2S.-Gcn. Cadwalder su-
perccdcs General Mansfield, and Gen. Runyan
retireS.
General Dix has issued a pathetic appeal
to the people OF Baltimore to stand by the Tn
ion.
\ number of National Guard have consen-
ted to remain in the service until Wednesday.
FoHsyru. fancy Co, No, July 27.-The
Fcderalists have possession Of this town, and
have found several tons Of lead in tie wells.
Five Missourians were killed. Wilkes, the cor
respondent of the New York Times was, weun-
ded.
LOUISVILLE, July 2s.-Grecn, the watchman
who shot and killed Mr.. Tompkins few days
ago for cheering for jeff Davis, passing
down the street, has been discharged from his
arrest.