Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-08-17

being cut of with the Zouaves. l fell
back to this place. We had a severe
fight at IIarper's Ferry but were sue
cessful and routed the enemy COM
pletely. .
1t is reported that Beaureesnl had
gone IN the direction of Harpcrs Ferry.
Wshington, July 26.-In the Sem
ate the bill to prevent and punish fraud
or the part of the officers making con-
tracts for the government was taken
up and passed. :.
Southern dispatches via Louisville,
July &c. say jeff Davis commanded the
centre, Bcauregard the right, and John
son the left wing of the Confederate
forces ut Manassas. The best federal
troops were concentrated against john
sons command, and pressed so severely
that the ISSUE in that direction seemed
doubtful. It was here Bayles' Georgia
regiment was posted, which was terri
bly, cut up. A large body Of troops
from Davis command was sent at this
critical moment to johnson 8 assistance,
and turned the tide of battle. jeff
Davis in dispatch to the Southern Con-
gress ut Richmond, stated among other
things, that the battle was mainly
fought by ourleft wing. Our force was
Is, 900 and that of the enemy was csti-
mated at $4,000.
Another dispatch says s. n. Brush
who was arrested as spy at Manassas,
had federal papers about his person.
Washington, July 26.-By Saturday
night there will be at least 1OO, 900
troops on the line of the Potomac, ex-
tending all the way to Harper's Ferry.
WASHINGTON, July 27.-The Poto-
mae below Washington cannot be
crossed by the rebels. 1t is guarded
by large naval force. The river above
is equal secure. There will be an entire
change in the organization, by placing
each brigade and division on a more
satisfactory basis. ,......+ .rr +.
A reconnaissance was made last night
by large body of cavalry and infantry
in the direction of Fairfax Court House.
They found no signs Of the enemy ex-
cept mounted picket guard. The en-
envy have withdrawn from before our
line. Their whereabouts is not known.
1t is supposed Col. Cameron's body
lies unburied, on the field or in the
trenches.
The rebel chiefs had agreed not to
exchange prisoners.
Col. Lander will be authorized to
summon the men Of the mountains and
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when on the Overland Mail route.
CAIRO, July 28.-An Englishman re-
Gently from the rebel camp says all the
troops at Union City and Memphis had
received marching orders. Their dcs-
tination is Bird Point. :r.
FoRT MONROE, July 28.-A flag of
truce came into Newport News, giving
our troops "a hours to withdraw. A
heavy firing was heard at Pigs Point.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The Federal
prisoners have just arrived. They were
prisoners at Sudle's Church.
The enemy acknowledge 1900 loss.
They have 600 OF our men prisoners.
The enemy claim to have AZ Federal
officers aud IL medical men prisoners.
CAIRO, July 27.-The rebels have
not approached nearer than New Mad
rid, Mo. JEFF Thompson, with 1900
Arkansas troops, had arrived at Fort
Luke, Mo. He has been elected to a
Generalship in place of Watkins.
Gen. Polk has refused passage TO all
persons wishing to leave Memphis for
tho North. r....' .r te-
ao WASHINGTON, July 29.-Advices re-
ceived to-day say the rebels are not
contemplating an attack on Washing
ton, but on Harper's Ferry. ss
Nothing had been received at the
War Department to justify the report
that Bal. ks had evacuated Harper's
Ferry. He IL instructed to hold his
position which is strong one. Damn; 10
J0hnson's army when last heard from
was on its way to Winchester. Banks
hos been much weakened by the with
drawali of the three months men. Gov
eminent is prepared for this. fs73A ea
The Fire ZOuaves, aimee the retreat
have been in state Of insubOrdination,
which reached it's climax last night.
Brig. Gen. McCam ordered out one of
his regiments, suppressed the rebellion
and disarmed the whole regiment.
Some who attempted to desert were ar
rested and lodged in jail. efg
The n. Y. zssses Dispatch says We are
already informed thas Col. Hunter end
Hunteelssas asci mpidly recovering,
and thas they will rspost ior duty next
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