The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-08-07
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from lounging about hotels and saloons, and has
procured the passage of law by Congress Pro-
hibiting the sale of spirituous liquors to the SOL
dieFs except upon special permit He has also
issued an order iorbidding departing soldiers
from taking their arms with. 1t is understood
that he has been entrusted with almost penary
powers, substantially those OF commandments
chief, with his division.
The HeralFs Washington dispatch OF the
10th, saws: "The Fire Zouaves have, since the
retreat, been in state of almost insubordnatl
which reached its climax in open revolt on Sat
urday evening last. Acting Brigader MeCunn
ordered out one of his regiments, and by bold
and energetic action, succeeded in suppressing
the Instruction and disarming the whole resl-
ment. Nine Of the Ellsworth Fire Zouaves at.
tempted TO desert to day. but were caught in the
act and lodged in Jail.
Since the date OF the above, the Fire Zouaves
have been sent home, having become totally dis.
organized.
the work of secession still goes on, the latest
act being the secession of the Protestant Episco
pal Church Of the seven Southern States from
the Protestant Episcopal Church Of the United
States.
II is stated that cartridges found on the battle
felI at Bulls Run had marbles in them instead
of balls, and that some of the shells were filled
with clay.
The Philadelphia Ledger is informed that du
ring the battle of Manassas, intelligence was re-
ceived at Richmond that the federals had out
nanked the Confederates; that the secession ar.
my was routed and in retreat upon Richmond
closely followed by the United States army. 1t
is stated that the pressure Of public sentiment
was so great in that city that Jci.. Darts ordered
the pnJiic records, de-, packed mp and sent on
TO Ea{eiqL, North Carolina, and it was generally
understood that the rebel President and his Cab.
met were preparing to remove their headquar-
tiers to that city.
A special to the Post, dated Washington 30th,
saws: A party of rebels were observed last
night engaged in sounding the depth OF the Po-
tomac at Coon's Ford, above Great Falls"
The Tr;5une's Washington dispatch of the
3oth inst, says:
"Coloners Farnham and Slocum are both i'm
proving.
The regiment OF Teachers ana Students ten
dered by President Hoyey, of the Illinois Uni.
versty, has been accepted
John Underwood, of Virginia, has been con-
firmed as fifth Auditor Of the Treasury"
st. Louis, July so.
1t il stated on reliable authority, that Gen.
Watkins who has been in command OF the rebel
forces in Southeastern Missouri some time past,
resigned Saturday last, and strongly urged all
his troops to iisband and have nothing more TO
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large property. ami the reason assigned tor this
sudden change in his conduct is the contenpla-
ted passage OF the Conhscation Bill by Congress.
| The Southern press had general and proba-
Div sincere season OF mourning; their losses
at Manassas.
| Accounts from Louisville OF the 30th state
that the Government gun boats here crossed the
Portland bar TO New Albany Yesterday, where
| they will be equipped.
Washington july So.
| Col. Lander has been appointed Brigadier
General al the instance Of General Mcclellan
and others
| Gov. Stevens, of Washington Territory has
| been appointed Colonel of the 10Th New YoIk
Highland Regiment.
| The Douglas Democrats have repeatedly men
toned the fact that though their party have
largely contributed volunteers for the war; they
] have hann r"gl""tah in the appointment Of Gen
erals The complaint is likely 10 be soon olivia
| ted in part by the selection OF Carl McClernand,
of ILL.,, Il member of the House of Representa-
tives, az Brigadier General
| Gen. Banks is strongly posted al harper's Fer
~, and has no fear of the threatened attack OF
Gen. johnston Gov Wise has been driven
across the mountains. He gave better speci-
men of running than he ever did in his political
campaigns.
1t is stated that ''the Navy Department has
received letter from Commander Craven. of the
Potomac forilla, dated on the steamer Yankee.
He says he found a concealed rebel battery at
Marlboro Point. lie opened fire on them, which
they returned with rifiei cannon, one shot ia
king effect in a rebel house, but not doing much
damage.
"TheIe is at least one regiment of rebels
there, aud they have mounted five rited cannon
and five more on the opposite side of the creek
"The Freeborn has schooner in tow, cap
tured while crossing over to White House Point,
taking the JEFF. Davis mail and Express Cos.
packages, which make regular trips between
Washington and Virginia"
Nine employees of the Government were ar
rested on the 30th inst, by order of Gen. Scott.
1t is stated that both Col. Hunter and Col.
Heintzelman, wounded in the late battle, are rap
idly recovering.
Cincinnati, July 81.
Gen. Cox reached Taney Bridge on the 29th.
One thousand flint lock muskets and several
kegs of powder were left behind bv Gen. Wise
in his retreat.
The bridge was totally destroyed by being
burned. 1t was thought that Wise would make
stand at Lewisburg, where he expected rein
iorcements from the east. He lost thousand
men by deserton since leaving Charleston.
Wise, in his retreat up the kanawha, has burn
ed a number Of valuable bridges and carried OFF
most Of the wagons ard teams in the Valley.
The Richmond Examiner boasts OF capturing
$4,000 hand cuffs AMI $4,000 stands of arms
The handouts must be highly priced by the
Shareholders in the present Insecure state of their
property. The Examiner also states that Adiu-
tant Fairbanks OF the Michigan regiment is
prisoner at Richmond.
The Enquirer proposes hanging him as a rabid
abolitiouist.
Accounts from Washington of the 3lst state
that seven additional regiments have gone up to
the Chain Bridge this morning, where three or
four are now posted. There are fresh indica.
tons OF The inauguration OF more vigorous
policy.
The country may feel confident now tina,