The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-08-09
Items Of War Eewa, &c.
capiea firm tie Ml,gaakee Pres d Eeas


cd the town Of Edna, Knox county, No.
on Wednesday,, and captured several hun,
dred Union men. The rebels were well
armed, and had two field pieces; the
Unionists were 50 ialilcrentIg armed that
they could make no hopeful resistance.
y conspiracy was discovered in Alcxan-
dEia on Thursday. by Which rebel officers
in the disguise Of market men, have for
two weeks past gained access to the town
daily, and obtained all the information
that they desired. They had not been
arrested.
Frank ?. Blair, II, Of Missouri, on
Thursday INDUCED in a VIOLENT attack on
General Scott, on the floor Of the House,
charging the disaster at BULBS Run upon
him. Col. RICHARDSON, of Illinois, came
gallantiT TO the rescue. Of tic veteran var
rior, and in an effective speech proved
that President Lincoln vas alone respons~
iblo.
The posts on the loft bank Of the Poto~
mac arc to be reinforced and strengthened.
Reinforcenents Of cavalry and artillery
are being sent to Fortress Monroe. For
tifcat;ons are TO 10 be constructed on the
north Of Washington, and everything pre-
paired for a sure defense
An officer Of Colonel Townsond's reg
ment reports their loss at Great Bethel
disaster, as two hundred and twelve killed.
It is singular that no report Of tits battle
has yet been made.
All slaves now in prison, and all that
may hereafter come among our soldiers,
are to be put to work on the Publications
and PAID as day laborers by the Governs
ment.
1t is said Gen JEFF Thomas, Of the rebel
army, has moved from New Madrid with
force of 5000 men to a point II miles
from Charlestown.
Prominent citizens Of Pulaski County
have been arrested and are now he'd as
prisoners, charged with recruiting for rebel
service.
Gen. Pillow has issued a proclamation
10 the people Of Missouri, in which he
says u" Our mission is to place our down
trodden sister on her feet, and to enable
her to breathe after the heavy tread of the
tyrant's foot"
Government has arranged to have sixty
rilled cannon manufactured per week.
British vessels are trying to run the block
ade and take cargos from North Carolina.
Regiments as they arrive at Washington
are brigaded. All have been inspected,
with view to increase their efficiency.
The Panama steamer reports that an
English vessel was overhauled and boards
ed on tho 18th ult., by Southern priva-
teor, in lat. ii deg Is min, long. 60. deg.
10 min.
Col. Salomon's regiment and part of
Colonel Sigel's arrived at st. Louis from
the Southwest Thursday, and the balance
of Sigal's and two iowa regiments will
probably arrive soon. These troops will
be discharged, their time being up. All Of
the two former regiment will ro-enlist for
the war.
Three Federal steamers on Wednesday
night were fired into near the mouth of
the Pocomoke River, and on retrcating
run aground and have probably been
taken by the enemy.
The Fifth n. Y. Regiment on returning,
got mixed up with mob in Baltimore,
when shots were fired but no one killed.
The ever watchful and shrewd observers
composing the diplomatical corps at Wash
ington, seem united IN the belief that Fnr-
land is about to recognize the Southern
COnfedoracy rs m independent power
This Is ono Of the most significant indica-
tons Of the day. On it depends the peace
of the whole civilized world The whole
civilized world will therefore wait with
anxiety the disposition Of this subject By
that great power.
The President has assured Gen. NcClel
Ian that oil tho men and means he requires
shall be forthcoming, only that the army
shall be fall recognized within sixty days,
at which time Tho movement on Rich
mond must be resumed.
The President also insists that Gen.
Banks shall engage Johnston at nil haz
ards. Tho latter, at last accounts, was at
Winchester, with force of 10, 900 rebel
troops.
Col. Mills, commander Of tho reserve at
the battle ofBulPs Run, publishes card,
IN which he declares that he has been
made the victim Of personal spite, and
says he has called for n court Of inquiry.
Gen. BeaurcEard'5 tota! force at Bulls
Run is now stated at 10000.
Col. Cameron was shot, it appears, by
Col. Wade Hampton, of South Carolina.
Unionists are being driven out of Ark
ansas and Texas in largo numbers. Tho
fugitives represent that, with proper assis-
lance from the Federal Government, more
than half the people in those States would
fight for the Union.
Il is rumorod tha. the river Is blockad-
ed by the rebel troops at Matthias Point
and Acquia Creek
British vessels still continue to run mp to
Wilmington. NC, and take Of turpcn>
tine and naval stores.
Chas S. Hamilton. Colonel of the Third
Wisconsin Regiment, Mas been appointed
Brigadicr General.
McCulloch's and JacI,son's forces, in
Missouri, having devastated the country
whore they were encampcd, are slowly
moving northward, The Union troops
are quietly waiting their approach, being
ready for battle. Gen. Lyons command
Is ONLY about G 600 stronr in concordance