The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-07-30

New YORK, July 24.-The subscrip-
ton list of the 100000 loan, on sixty
days and treasury notes at par. footed up
early this morning, over 100000. 1t
is supposed that the entire amount would
be taken before the close ofthe day. The
assistant treasurer did not urge the mat
ter during the excitement Of yesterday.
and the subscriptions since Monday noon
have nearly all been voluntarily made.
Seventy Prussian officers have gone to
Washington to tender their services to
the Government.
A special dispatch says the nomina.
ton of Connolly, for Governor Of New
Mexico, was rejected by the Senate.
The Senate has also refused to con
firm Otero, as Secretary Of New Mexico.
Col. Corcoran 10 reported dead and
his body in Richmond.
The West Point battery is badly cut
up: j! lost all the caissons aud equip
ments, five pieces, 40 horses, five men
killed and seven wounded. All the guns
were thoroughly disabled before they
were abandoned
The Ayers battery, formerly Sher-
mans, was brought off without, any loss
Of consequence.
The Seymour battery was all saved
except one 80 pound rifled gun, that was
thrown off the bridge and lost.
WASHINGTON. July 24.-Russell, Of
the London Times. says he never in his
life saw such fighting as yesterday. For
four hours. he says, both armies stood up
TO kind Of conflict. which for vigor,
endurance and pertinacity, was unequal
ed
The most vigorous measures are be-
ing made by the War Department. for
the thorough and complete reorganiza-
ton of our army. Systems will be chan.
ged to practical modes, for the better
management of our forces, by providing
reliable officers To this end the Score
tary of War has issued general orders to.
day. that all officers of regiments will be
subject to examination by board of of
ficers. to be appointed by the War De-
partment with the concurrence of the
commanders
To day nearly 10000 men have been
accepted aud at this moment are being
marshaled into service. The prompt APP
pointment of Gen. Nc Clelan, who is now
on his way here to command the grand
army, has given undoubted satisfaction.
and created great enthusiasm among the
soldiers
Special to the Tribune says the re-
port that the rebels shelled and burned
Ludney Church. used as hospital by our
troops, is confirmed, rs also the fact that
the wounded found on the road we're
bayonetted by the rebels.
There is no doubt from the reports OF
our scouts that a panic occurred among
the rebel troops which prevented their
pursuing our returning forces, and that
they retreated behind their sntrench-
ments at Manassas junction.
1t is ascertained that Grifin's battery
Of artillery lost men killed and II
wounded.
BosroN, July e4.-Two hundred tons
Of powder and ono million ball cartridges
were sent from Watertown arsenal yes
terday, for the seat of war.
LOUISVILLE. July PA special to
Memphis argus from Richmond 22d.
says Beauregard commanded on the
right. On the left, Gen johnson. Pres
ident Davis had command Of the center.
Sherman's battery is captured. Beaure-
CARDS horse was carried from under
him.
Gen. Barlow. Of Ga. and Bee, of S.
c.. are killed.
The Lynchburg regiments are cut to
pieces.
WASHINGTON. July %. Special TO Com
mercial.-The loss Of the Confederate
forces as asserted by their own military
authorities. is over 1000. The South
Carolina troops suffered the most severe
ly. being nearly cut 10 pieces.
A secessionst in this city declares
that he has private advices from Rich
mond to the effect that Monday was
day of mourning, rather than rejoicing.
in that city. on account Of the great mum
Der of rebel troops killed.
The fact that nothing had been heard
from the persons who went out with a
flag OF truce to recover the BODY OF Col.
Cameron. is interpreted as an indication
that the rebels have some new scheme
afoot which they desire TO keep secret.
BY Saturday night there will be at
least 100, 900 Federal troops on the line
Of the Potomac extending from Alexan-
dra to Hsrper's Ferry.
Gen. Wslsworth arrived from Fairfax
Court House. where he remained to car.
for the wounded. He reports the rebel
forces coming on our troops, are only out
as far as Bulls cross -road
Large numbers Of scouts are out in
all directions.
A slave captured from the rebels says
10000 rations were issued at Manassas
SUNDAY.