Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-08-03
Later fran tA3 Aslaasie Sis.
Sr. LorIs. July ~.

OT. L0CIs, July IL.
It was reported, July 7th, that the
Pocakonias arrived at Matthias point,
and would bOmbar,l the rebels the mo-
ment they mounted guns on the forti-
ficxtions rected.
Gen. Patterson sent for reinforce
ments several days ago; he supposes
Gen. JUhusOn's forces consists Of from
$1,000 to 10000 infautry, about 600
cavalry and 20 pieces Of artillery, and
I is posted about seven miles from Mar
tinsburg. Patteson's command is
about 700, aud he has 20 field pieces.
The latest information from South
ern quarters says that Beauregar,l per-
sonaiIy commands the rebels ut Fairfax.
His present force is not known.
The rebels have lcveled the forests f,r
miles between Manassas Junction and
Fairfax, which is evidence they will
not attack.
The Federal centre under Mcdowell,
are reported concentrating and erecting
batteries at Fernandino vicinity.
Recruiting offices for the army of
the Southern Confederacy have been
opened ut Louisville.
The 1st Carolina Regiment has lef:
Manassas for home, its time having ex-
pired. u} sr r.7
WnEELrSo, July 9.
Carlisle was unanimously elected U.
S. Senator for the long term, in place
Of Hunter, and Whitman Wiley, Of Mo-
nongahela county, for the short term in
place of Mason. .
In the House, July 9th, Mr.. Stevens,
on tic Committee Of Ways and Means,
reported bill for n national loan; also
bill providing for the payment of mil.
itia and volunteers called into service
by the Presidents proclamation of
April 10Th, from the time called till
juno 30th. - -''.' Z
Bill passed.; it appropriatcs &e,ooo,-
900. r.ns.'~'t.ia'r
Lovcioy introduced q resolution that
in the jud gment OF the House it is no
part of the duty of the soldiers to re-
turn fugitive slaves. t...,..
Passed by 90 to So, after discussion
and amendment.
New YoRK, July 10.
Owing to Gen. Scott interdicting
news, the papers are almost barren Of
spe cial DISPATCHES. All news not con-
tiicting with Important movements will
be furnished by authority to the associ-
ated press; thus the journals will be
better informed than in invidious ru-
mors. '"'~ @' ~ ,~'t.
Tho Governor Of Kansas has mp.
pointed II. r. Stanton to fill the place
in the Senate vacated by. Lanes ac-
ccpting the Brigadier, Generalship.
About two clock "Wednesday morn
ing, July 10th, $50 Federal troops, un-
der Col. Smith, 18th Illinois regiment,
cncamped near Monroe station ON the
Hannihal ard St. Jo. railr'ad, Mo-,
were surprised and attacked by 1000
rebels, under Jacksom's brigade, Gen.
Thos. A. Harris. Tho rebels were
driven hack to the station, with loss 0f
four killed and several wounded. Five
prisoners and seven horses were taken.
Capt. McAIlister, of the 10th, was NOR
tally wounded, having five balls shot
through him. Three or tour Others
were wounded. While tile fight was
going on, 800 rebels burned the rail-
road bridge, station, houses and some
twcmty cars; alsO tore up tho track.
The whole rebel force was pursued to
Monroe by Co!. Smiths command.
Another fight took place ut the station
and the rebels were ngain repulsedwith
some loss.
The Secretary of War has decided
to detail officials captured in Texas and
discharged on parie, for duty ut Forts
Kearney aud Larsmie. gI
Government will send sufficient
forcc to tho overland route to pr'tect
the mails and property of citizens. A
considerable force Of volunteers will lse
sesst to Salt Lake. M ~ re.saHs fHa'
Trouble is apprehendc,l in Nevada
Territory by the resistance Of some
people tn Governor Nye's authority.
Gen. Fremont had an interview with
Gen. Scott. lie expects to, leave for
| St. Louis in a few days. Kit. Carson
will probably accompany him. 'a~s
The rebols have camp near Great
Falls, and are supposed to be trying to
plant batteries. seF se 4f't''s''s'
The friends Of Ger" Lee report hc
has resigned. and will be found on the
aide of the Usi0nists in Virginia: A
eovoro nunrrel il renrosented tp have