Daily national Democrat., 1861-09-05
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!" ~ ..u,yaroy. Aug % Baltimore papers
at,ar MHc ore not to publish news which will
..'no the Government. which they have
lpJu frequently heretofore. Citizens of Bal
uonN 'i."ore of gerat wealth are engaged in the
Illness of circulating these papers in the
eu1t states. The New York News and Day
IL receive assistance from these men and
!ta svmpathizers in the Southern cause
Washington is now very quiet to-day, and
.oonIe seem entirely relieved Of any appre-
usion of an assault from Beauregard's
Tbe State Department has received letters
f,om the u. S. Consul at Curacao, in which
hs saws be is of the opinion that the Govern
ment in admitting the Sumter committed
itself and now desires to arrange matters.
The rebel troops which lately showed
themselves at Chain Bridge have Withdrawal
further into Virginia. Their object in re-
treating is not understood, but it is certain
that as our forces have been reinforced theirs
have receded.
McCuloch has been eonnplimented by Jetf.
Davis for the splendid victory (P) of his
lrave army at Oak Hill.
Tie rebel Congress is considering the bill
for the segregation Of the properly Of alien
enemies.
The rebel Congress has called on the Navy
Department for an estimate of the amount
required to construct two gun boats for the
defense of Memphis and the Mississippi river.
The report of battle at Lovelettsville is
incorrect. The Lincoln troops succeeded in
escaping across the Potomac.
FoRrREss MoNRoE, Aug 22-Several expe
riuental shets have been fired to-day from
theUnisn gun. AT the extreNe of between
6our and five miles, one shot penetrated a
aand bank twelve feet
A special of the New York Tribune at
Washington, Aug 22d, says the cause of the
retreatng movement by the rebels to point
one mie beyond Fairfax is still a matter of
conjecture. Some think they were appre-
hensive Of being lanked by troops landed
from our fleet on the Potomac; Others that
Boil Run is so sweled by rains as to lead to
the fear that they might be cut off from their
supplies. 1t is proved by official intelligence
that there is no considerable force near the
river, above or below. A report that body
had crossed at Harpers Ferry is false Rus
sell, of the London Times, reports no soldiers
AT the Ferry last night on either side The
furls below there are well guarded, and even
when the river falls 30 low rs to make it pos
sitle to cross above Leesburg it would be
useless, because Of the steepness Of the banks
one hundred and fifty thousand, is disle-
garded,
Gen. Hunter has almost recovered from
lis wounds. He will tomorrow take COM
mand of the Illinois troops. Generel Heint-
zleman has suffered Il relapse
Richard b. Ewing, lately Of the War De
partment. has been appointed Aid de-Camp
to Gen. Mcclellan, with the rank Of Captain
Maj General Butler of Fortress Monroe
has been detailed by Gen. Wool to the COM
mand of the volunteer forces at that post.
Congressman Potters Committee reported
to-day to the Secretary of War the names of
twelve disloyal clerks, and not few disaf-
fected army Officers; to the Secretary of the
Treasury the names of ffty-onc disloyal and
ten suspected and to the Secretary of the
Interior twenty disloyal and seven suspected.
Similar reports will be sent to the other Sec
retares.
Daniel Z. Sickles is authorized to raise an
artillery regiment and a regiment of cavalry.
New YoEK, Aug. GA pretty reliable
dispatch received here yesterday contradicts
the rumor OF Major Lyndes surrender to the
Texans, and it is said his position was i'm
pregnaOe to any force the enemy could
bring against him. lie is a Vcrmouter, and
known as one of the most loyal men in the
service.
An irise brigade ia TO te raised here,
5000 strong. to be commanded by Gen.
Shields.
special dispatch to the New York Times,
gives the folio wing: Trustworthy intelll-
Gence from Northwestern Virginia states
that Gen. Eosencranz was securely intrench-
ed and with sutlieient force to remove any
cause of apprehensio" for his safety. The
rebels are reported to te intrenching them
selves at distance of from fifteen to twenty
miles with force variously estimated at
from 5000 to 10000 mon.
The stage coach 10 Leonardstown from
here was intercepted this morning 10y a small
detachment of troops, by order of Gen. Por
ter. A close examination was made of the
passengers and baggage, and a quantity of
correspondence designed for the rebels in
Virginia was fonnd. Much Of it is written
in an unknown language, and none had sig
natures of the writers attached. The par
ties were arrested aud are Row in custody.
New YoRK, Aug. o3--The second new
gun boat was launched yesterday.
letter from aboard the United States
Steamer Crusader says the Mississippi has
taken two small privateers and driven
back steamer into Mobile
The New York Tribune learns that the
Springfield, Mo, to enroll the citizens into
hve regiments of infantry and cavalry, to
serve under the laws of Missouri for six
months In the meantime instructions have
gone to Missouri for fifteen regiments TO be
raised in Missouri for the war.
WASHINGTON, Aug 23-1he line of the
Upper Potomac is now well guarded, and at
the last accounts Gen. Banks was still rest
ng secure
The administration OF the oath Of allegi-
auce, as presented by Congress- was matter
ct iterest tothe clerks in the Auditors the
Treasury and Post Office Departments, on
Monday.
CLEVELAND, Aug. 23--The Stark County
Democrat, a secession paper published at
Canton, Ohio, was entirely destroyed last
night by the volunteers of that place.
special dispatch to the New York Times
dated Washington, August 25th, says the
rebels in the vicinity of TayIor's Tavern,
about five miles from Fort Corcoran. took
right last night and fired five rounds of ar
Vilery at an imaginary foe.
Seven wagon loads of flour were seized
this morning on their way to Virginia.
Two prisoners escaped from Richmond
"sVe arrived here. One is Capt. De Golyer,
vi The Fourth Michigan, who states that the
-'oel loss at Bull run was greater than ours.
y, special to the New Y York Times says Gen.
MicDowell .'i is appointed commander of a di-
'iSion consisting Of the brigadco Gen Kerrs
ana Wadsworth.
=, captain Jansell aud Lieut.. Wilson of the
Hiarlne Corps, and Midshipmen Claiborne and
Ennoo ho.,o Laa 70, L, pf IIan tnn