Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-03

The following is from the Unions extra.
The Pony with st. Louis dates TO July 22d, ar
rived at Mddlegate Station at 10 O'Clock this
morning.
ST. LOUIS July %.
July 18th the grand army reached Bulls Run,
3 miles from Manassas Junction, where it met
the first resistance of any importance. Prior to
that only few collisions occurred between Fed
eral scouts and skirmishers, and scattering bands
of the enemies cavalry. A few of the latter
were taken. The obstruction of the road at diff
ferent points, caused but little delay. At differ
ent places they found considerable quantities of
provisions, equipments, clothing, &C., showing
the rebels to have stampeded hastily on the APP
proach Of the grand army, which left Washing
ton by four or five different routes.
At Bulls Run, July 18th, the masked batteries
were attacked by limited number of Federal
lists, resulting in drawn battle, after spirited
engagement. The Federal loss is estimated at
from Is killed and 40 wounded, to 40 killed and
GO wounded. The rebel loss is not known. They
kept possession of their batteries.
Another attack would probably not be made
till the 2lst After careful reconnaissance it is
said Gen. Johnson formed junction with Beau
regard on the 10Th Of July.
Gen Patterson is reported to be approaching
Winchester cautiously by two routes. Gen. Nc
Clellan saws one Of Col. Wolfe's regiments drove
600 of Wse's rebels from Bourbonville on July
10TH
A dispatch from Richmond states that Gov.
Letcher has called out nearly all the Virginia
militia The news of the defeat of Pegram by
Mcclellan had reached Richmond
North Carolina papers say that Federal war
vessel carrying A guns, had attacked Fort Hat
teras. with no eflectual result.
-, IIar, ,lf,1 nft thn
18th, accompanied by the California delegation,
who brought a flag for the First Maine regiment.
The presentation would be made at Centervillc.
Seven members of Congress had gone to Manas-
sas Jdncton.
On the earnest recommendation of Senator La
than the Keystone State will leave New York on
the goth, to convey the Northern Light from As
pnwall, with over S2000,000 in treasure. AZ
ter that is done she will cruise for the privateer
SUMTER until found and captured.
ST. LOUIS. July 10.
At ST. Charles, yesterday, Brigadier General
Rose issued proclamation to the people Of nor
thern Missouri, declaring he had sufficient cause
to compel obedience to the laws of the Govern
ment and should punish offenders summarily,
without waiting action by the civil powers
WAsHNGToN, July 10.
It is learned from a reliable source that the
English Government acting in concert with
France is about to request the United States to
exempt one Southern cotton port, that they may
get the needful supply of that staple. The Ad
ministration will not accede to it,
On the representation of Francis p. Blair, Col
Sigel the hero OF the great battle in south
Missouri, has been made Il Brigader General
FORTRESS MONROE, July l9.
At midnight party consisting of Capt. Hola-
day, Capt. jenkins, Lieut. Johnson, private,
T. E. Rawlings, and L. W. Shurtlin, of the N. Y.
Illustrated Ne,cS, left Hampton without permis
sion, Oh a scouting expedition. AT o'clock this
morning they surprised in the woods by 20
rebels Rawlings was instantly killed by a bullet
through the head Johnson and Shurtf were
seen to fall the others escaped. Three compa-
nies were sent TO bring in the body OF Rawlings.
The Quaker City picked up man in II sail
boat from Norfolk. lie says there are not more
than 10000 troops there. There was much de-
preston of feeling on account of the rebels de-
feat in Western Virginia.
Major VanlIorn, with i70 Home Guards, left
Kansas City, Mo-. July 18th. TO reinforce Major
force. On the 18th, while at dinner, VanlIorn
was attacked by 500 rebels, under Col Duncan.
After two hours hard fighting the rebels with
drew with II killed-two olicers-and several
wounded One Federalist killed.
WASHINGTON, July II.
Senator Simmons, of Rhode Island, has prepar-
ed an entirely new Tariff Bill which he intends
to substitute for the House Bill.
A fight took place near Fulton, Galloway co.,
Mo, July 18th, between Col Mcneil, with about
800 federallsts, and General Harris with 1000
men federalsts and 8 secessionists killed ;
rebels routed.
"HoIsT THAT FLAG"-As yet none of our