Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-17
The journal.
From our Extra Of Aug. 10thl
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WASHINGTON, July %.

naval force. The river above is equally secured
There will be an entire change in the organiza-
tion Of the army.
reconnaissance was made last night by a
large body of cavalry and infantry in the direc
ton of Fairfax Court House. They found 20
signs Of the enemy except a mounted picket
guard The rebels have withdrawn from before
our lines their whereabouts is not known. 1T
is supposed Col. Cameron's body lies unhuried on
the field or in the trenches. The rebel chiefs had
agreed not to exchange prisoners
Col. Lander will be authorized to summon the
men of the mountains and plains with whom be
has associated when on the overland mail route.
CAIBo. July q.
An Englshman recently from the rebel camp
says all the troops at Union City and Memphis
have received marching orders. Their dcstina-
tion is Birds Point.
WASHINGTON. July %.
The Federal prisoners have Just arrived. They
were prisoners at Sudlor's Church. The enemy
acknowledged 1900 killed. They had six hun
dred of our prisoners. The enemy claim to have
forty two Federal officers and twelve medical
CA1Ro. July 27.
The rebels have not approached nearer than
New Madrid, No. jeff. Thompson, with 1000
Arkansas troops, had arrived at ST. Luke, Mo-
He has been promoted to Generaship in place
of Watkins. Gen. Polk has refused passes TO all
Johnson's army when last heard from, was on
its way to Winchester. Gen. Banks has been
much weakened by the withdrawal Of the three
months men. Government is prepared for this
The Fire Zouaves, since the retreat, have been
in a state of insubordinati0n, which reached its
climax last night. Acting Brgadier General
McCann ordered out one of his regiments and
suppressed the rebellion, and dsarmed the whole
regiment. All who attempted to desert were
arrested and lodged in Jail.
WASHINGTON, July so.
Rice from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
reported bill to authorize the construction Of
twelve small side wheel steamers Of light draught
and great swftuess, and appropriating Sl20000.
The steamers proposed are Of light draught and
can penetrate into bays and inlets, aud can carry
one or two guns. Passed. The Bill to prohibit
the sale of intoxicating liquors to soldiers in the
District of Columbia, passed.
Spauldng offered a resolution the Senate con
curing. that both Houses close the present sess-
ion on Friday next. Adopted
In the Senate, the Tariff Bill was taken up and
passed.
A special dispatch to the y. Y. Post says the
rebels were absent last night, sounding the Poto-
mac at Lewis ford. above Great Falls. Beaure-
gard had sent parties into Loudou county, Va,
to procure provisions and wagons.
LOUISVILLE, July 30.
The Richmond Bank Convention adjourned af-
ter advising the Confederate Government to issue
Sl00,0 coo in Treasury notes.
Mr. Toombs had resigned the State Secretary
ship of the Confederate States. Hunter, Of Yir
ginia, succeeds him.
TRENTON, n j., July 30.
Gov. Oden received a call from the Govern
ment for five regiments for the war
WASHINGTON, July 80
The Freeborn has a schooner in tow, captured
while crossing over to White House Point taking
the jeff Davis mail and express, which made
regular trips between Washington and Virginia.
Gen. Banks had $4,000 men in bis command
yesterday. Six regiments have joined him within
eight hours. 1t is believed there is not far from
10000 on the line of the Potomac at Baltimore.
CLARKsBURG, VA, July 30.
We have rumors TO day of an engagement be-
tween Col. TYLER, Of the 9TH Ohio regiment at
the head Of 5000 troops, and Gov. Wise, with =
600 rebels at Bullstown; in which COO of our men
and 800 of the enemy were killed. Wise is re-
treating.
WAsHNGToN July 80.
Detachments of cavalry left here to day for
Harpcr's Ferry. Lieut. Colonel Fowler, reported
killed, is alive in Washington.
JEFFERSON CITY, No. July 80.
The Convention to-day declared the Office Of
Governor, Lieut.. Governor and Secretary Of
State vacant by vote of 81 to %. The Con
venton adopted, with material alterations, the
weole report of the Committee Of Eight, as here
tofore reported. The convention will to-mOr-
ernor, and Secretary Of State.
JEFFERsoN CITY, July 80.
The Convention this morning elected Hamilton
r. Gamble. of st. Louis, Governor, by GS votes !;
NJ. II. Hail. Lieut.. Governor, by GI votes. No
votes were cast against the candidates. The
Lieut. Governor and Secretary of State will be
fnaugurated by the Convention at O'clock to-
day.
WAsHNGroN, July 81.
1t was rumored amongst secessionists, that the
Maryland Legislature would attempt to pass the
ordinance Of secession in secret session, but they
are closely watched by Gen. Dix.
There is a rumor in the city today that Gen.
Lee is advancing with a large force on Gen.
Banks in bis position at IIarper's Ferry.
There are indications OF a more vigorous poll
cy The country now feels confidence that there
is earnestness aud energy in every department
of the War Office.
Gen. Beauregard in his official account of the
battle at Bulls Run says 400 were killed and
1900 wounded.
Information has been received here that since
the battle at Bulls Run, the rebels haveSoncen-
trated an army Of 240 900 Virginia, North Caro-
lima, Tennessee and Mississippi troops All Of
these States have agreed to double the number
already levied. 1t appears that the rebel troops
do not intend to make an attack on this city. a
Lieutenant of the regular army, who was cap
tured and escaped from Manassas last Monday,
says it is not their intention to advance on Wash
ington. The question has been discussed, aud
Gen. Beauregard was opposed to such policy.
The whole missing, killed and wounded Of the
Fire Zouaves, is 235. They are to be sent to New
York, being thoroughly demoralized
There is confirmation Of Wise's defeat at Bull S
Town, at headquarters.
1t is rumored that Gen. Wool will Immediately
take command at Fortress Monroe, and that en-.
Prince Napoleon will be the guest Of the
French Minister while he remains at Washington.
OUR SEA PRoTECTIoN.-In his late report the
Secretary Of the Navy says: