New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-18

Some state that zen GarneLt was not kilied, ana
also tiatsthe Georgia regiment were not taken
prisoners, while Others give an entirely different
history of the affair. The suspense must continue
until reliable information can be obtained.
john 5. Coleman, Of Augusta, ga., has been ap-
pointed Assistant Surgeon in the Virginia cavalry.
Reports from Washington. .rgt
WASHINGTON, July 17.--It is believed that the
design of the Federal Generals is to avoid Manas-
sas. Their positive intention, however, is to al
low no delay in pushing ON to Richmond.
Evacuation Of Aqua Creek.
Il is reported that the Southern forces stationed
at Aquia creek, Dunfries and several other points.
are falling back on Manassas.
Confederate Agent in Mexico,
It is believed that Col J. I. T.zFiekett late Amer-
can Consul at Vera Cruz, is the agent Of the Con
federate Government in Mexico. FE2
Secession Feeling in Arizona and New Mexico.
Reports from Arizona and New Mexico repre-
sent the Secession feeling in those Territories so
strong as to render it necessary to reinforce Fort
Bliss.
Massachusetts Regiments Returning Home.
FORTRESS MONROE, July 1.-THE third ard fourth
Massachusetts Regiments, whose time is up, leave
for Boston Immediately. 25z
is. Congress. .
WASHINGTON, July l7,--In the House, bill au
thorzing Secretary Wells to purchase here vessels
to suppress piracy, and to complete the blockade
appropriang three millions of dollars for that pur
| pose. passed. .-
| a FeSOluLlOQ was Oliefeu appointing cO1nmlbtee
| to investigate all war and navy contracts Mr.. Van
| Wyck, in speaking on this resolution, said that for
| two months there had been a system of plunder
which for audacity and wickedness had never been
| surpassed. Adopted-yeas IS, nays A.
| The Baltimore Police Commissioners, who con-
| farred with Fort McHenry, have sent petition to
Congress to interfere in their behalf, which was re-
| ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
| From louisville.
| LOUISVILLE July IA strict search is being
! I-nu mn n bn Several "
! seized last night. "a
The following dispatches were received yester-
day afternoon:l
The Retreat Admirably Conducted.
| LOUISVILLE, July lG.--We are advised that Gen.
| GQrnett's furces numbered 5000 and the Federal
| lists, under Mcclellan, amounted to 22,000, who
| were advancing in three columns y
! Morris had hanked the Confederates on the north
| and Mcclellan on the south, while R0sencrants ap
preached through the center.
| The tatriots stood their ground to the last posi-
bic moment Of safety. and the retreat must have
been admirably managed, as the pursners had ne
opportunity Of using their small arms.
So well was the rear guarded, that though in re
/ treat it was outfanked twice by the converginE
4 columns, but twenty were killed.
AT last accounts the Confederates were retreat
ing towards St George. The Federalists hope tina
Gen. Hill, now at Oakland will harrass the Conted
crates in their retreat towards Hardy county.
| It must be remembered that these troops hay
kept McClelans columns in check for weeks.
, Capture of New Orleans Vessel.
New IoRK, July lG.--The schooner Ella, Of Ne'
Orleans, from Tampico to New York, is the yesse
which has been captured
From Missouri
ST. Louis, July 1G.-A military train was fire
: into twelve miles above st. Charles, 'severel
wounding two Federalists.
. The mail carrier reports that Major Harris
o twelve miles beyond Fulton, with 5000 men, III
Federal Colonel, Mcneil, is expected to reat
f. Fulton o-night. go
y The houses along the route are deserted.
4 The Hon. J. W. Tucker, editor of the State Jou
y nal, is making speeches throughout the countr.
arousing the Missourians.
Col. Steife at Lexington, reports having di
: covered two hundred kegs OF powder and hi
clnery for making cannon.
Steamers are prevented from passing Jenefsc
n City unless carrying the United States flag.
The War in Western Virginia.
# HARVESTING, July lG.-The reserve force at Cni
;r berand now occupy Piedmont and New Creek V
If lage.
i The Southerners had attacked New Creek V
Is lage, but were repulsed.
Ia CISCtNSArI, July l2.-Col. Woodruff attacked
,e Virginia force between Mad river and Barboursvi
re- killing and wounding several. Only one Federal
is was killed.
r. S. Congressional Proceedings.
le WASHINGTON, July lG.--ln the House the bill
| increase the efficiency OF the volunteer force h
,o | passed.
ne ne The navy bill has passed the Senate.
Az az. Important from Washington.
he WASHINGTON, July lG.--Gen. Mcdowell will C
talnv advance tonight. ...
Gen. Scott and staff visited the troops on
~ Virginia side to-day.
rly Gen. McDowelis Column Advancing.
WASH1NGToN, July IS, P. M.-The army has
-, vanced. Gen. Mcdowell left at $3.50 this atterno
I" The destination of his column is not known.
s. His advance guard is at Hunting Creek, ten mi
from Washington.