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THE ALLEGED FIRING BY THE MONTICELLO
ON SOME OF HER OWN MEN.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
IIeIrr.Ia CT ,rra n

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
UNITED STATES STEAM GuNBoAr MONTICELLO
JAMES RIVER, Va, July 10, 1861 I
Your correspondent at Fortress Monroe states that the
men Of the gunboat Star meaning the Montcelo) fred
upon some Of her men," must request YOU TO in
ser correction Of this statement az it did not occur nc
related, and follows
The gunboat Monticello had been up James river in
chase OF two armed steamers and finding that they took
to shoa water where she could Co. officers OF the
Monhceio, while returning, saw boat with seven men
pulling for the shore, about two miles above our outer
pckcts apparently fEom the enemys side of the river
and at point where they were directed to look
for the enemy. The men landed and were met by
a party In similar uniform, Of red shirts and
gray pants. We Of course inferred that during the
absence OF the Monticello this boat had crossed the river
and accordingly two Eve second shells were fred from the
after gun, 32pounder which fell in their midst but
owing TO their falling fiat did not njure them Fortunate
" After the second shot two Of the men down to
their boat, upon seeing which we ceased firing They
pulled on and stated that they were out oraging and
were from Newport News. Now sir you have the facts
We knew Of regiment Of the enemy being in the neigh
borhood, and Supposed them TO be part Of company
scouting the commander Of the vessel is John p Gis
" .. ~ D. L. B.
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OUR WHEELING CORREspONDrNCC
HEADQUARTERS FIFTEENTH REGr INFANTRY, U. s. A..

HEADQUARTERS FIFTEENTH REG'r INFANTRY U. SAT
WHEELING, Va, July Ia, 1861 I
Wheeling The Headquarters Of the Fifteenth United Sa,es
Infanny-A Description Of the P1ace-Txe Officers Of the
Fyteenh-Arriral Of One Of the Wounded from. Laurel
Hill, &c.
Wheeling has been made the headquarters Of the Fiji
tcenth regiment of infantry which is to constitute por
ton Of the increase Of the regular army This city pro-
sents to the stranger on first entering very dngy and
dismal appearance. The first impressions Strangers
mind not at all favorable But then, as in all other
like cases, acquaintance with the and people dis
pels much that unfavoraby mpresscs at frs, view
The population Of this place is about 5000, of whom
full 1000 Germans The location is along the Ohio
river, and right up in the pan handle Of Virginia Tho
growth Of the town extends in but two directions and
they the northern and southern In other can il
enlarge unless surmounts the very creates. natural
obstacles. Upon the west side 1t is bounded and
hemmed in by the Ohio river, while on the east
side and but short distance from the river
[CONTNUED ON EIGHTH PAGE,
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FEDERAL TROOPS AT CUMBERLAND
AND PIEDMONT

REPULSE OF THE ENEMY AT NEW CREEK.
HARRISBURG, July 49, 1861.
Colonel Chas. j. Bddle commanding the reserve force
lately cncamped at Cumberland, occupied New Greek
BRIDGE Maryland, on Sunday.
BY order Of General Mcclellan, Colonel Kane, Of the
same brigade, occupied Piedmont, and Captain Erwin
took his post at New Creek village. The enemy precp
lately retired upon the approach Of the forces.
Captain Taylor's company pursued and captured
wagon filed with plumber. On Monday morning the
enemy attacked Captain Erwn's position, but vgor-
ousy repulsed leaving dead and carrying away
some wounded No loss side.
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THE SUSPENSION OF THE MAIL SERVICE IN
THE REBEL STATES.
All REPORT or TnE POsTMAsTER GENERAL.


Posr 0sFIcE DEPARTMENT, July IL, 1861.
Tho act of Congress in relation to the postal service APP
the opinion Of the Postmaster General the postal service
cannot be safely continued tho Post 0ce col
leced or the postal laws maintained any post route
by reason Of any cause whatever the Postmaster General
hereby authorized to discontinue the postal service
such route part thereof and post offices there
till the same can be safely restored and shall report
his action to- Congress-" In compliance with this act
and because At the obstruction Of the service by the in
surgents directed II TO be discontinued the 9th Of
May by order herew it'll communicated In the so called
seeded States, except in Western Virginia. and have
since directed its discontnuance in West and Middle
Tennessee. The events which have rendered this
course necessary are so well known as TO render
any explanation of my action unnecessary. 1t
seems, indeed 10 be required than should explain
why suffered the service to continue so long IN those
States The chief for this that the nails alone
Afforded the means of diisng any correct information
among the people OF the South and dsabusing their minds
themselves OF to organize the insurrecton felt assured
that the expressions Of public sentiment which would be
evoked on the first act of war; allowed to reach tho peo
pie Of the SOUTH would go far to break down the consp
racy The postal service afforded the best
muncae TO the people OF the South the Judgment which
was confident the civilized world would pronounce aganst
the rebellion, when its real purpose was distinctly seen
and although knew that the Instruments Of the
lutonary despotsm temporarily established there
were doing everything in their power TO suppress all
correct information, nevertheless apparent that
information of the most important character
disseminated through the mails Actuated by such
views, was not only disposed to continue the SER
vice In existence when came into office, but even
to restore where IL had been discontinued by my pre-
decessor and for this purpose at an early day, sent
special agent to the South to establish the principal
offices which had been discontinued. But the nsur
rectionary leaders comprehondng believe as did the
effect OF the mails upon their power refused then to allow
those Offices TO be reestabscd and more recently have
excluded the mails for all portions of the country in which
their military power is established While the military
despotsm which organized in secret clubs by the
consprators suffered to dominate the people Of the
South there no means Of ascertainng whether the
Icy have pursued has been advantageous not But
have doubt that the people Of the South will vndicate
and themselves the first moment that they liberated
from the cruel despotsm which prevails. The dis
continued service, as appears by detailed statement
herewith submitted the government So 900 427 "a
over and above the receipts therefrom.
NJ BLAIR, Postmaster General.
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CAPTURED REBELS.

PHILADELPHIA, July to, 1901.
Five yebels taken Martinsbrg have been sent to
Fort Delaware They profess to be Union mon, and will
Ing to Join the Union army
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OFFICE or TIE NEW JERSEY RAILROAD, !
JERSEY CRY. july Ia. 1871
GENERAL GARNETT, OF ST. GEORGE.
TO THE EDITOR QE THE HERALD

The late General Garnet was virgnian. He married
Miss Nelson of this city, and she died while an expe-
dition with him to the West few years ago General
Garrett in the United States Army General Garnett
man who welded great influence in Virginia. but he
was a yery indoent soldier
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MAINE TROOPS EN- ROUTE.

PORTLAND Me, Jrly 10, 1851.
The Sixth regiment leaves at eight O'Clock tomorrow
morning one thousand strong under command Of Colonel
Abncr Knowles This regiment is composed Of companies
from the neighborhood Of Bangor and Esstport
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WISCONSIN TROOPS EN- FOUTE.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, July 10, 1851.
The Fourth Wisconsin regiment arrived here at twoP
H. to-day and leave for the East, via Dunkrk, at elk NJ
All are well They had fine reception and received re-
~, lnra
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by several companies Of rebels that have been
ordered there It will be troublesome 10 retake The
patton Of this post by the government would have sally
rasy effect in all that part Of the country short time
ago meeting Of those In favor Of secession was held at
Mesila at which resolutions adopted requiring
federal Office holder to leave the Territory instantly In
pursuance Of this resolution United stea agent Lborde
was warned to leave under pain Of being provided With
coat Of tar and feathers and driven out He refused to
comply and declared that he was under orders proceed
to Tuspap and intended to do So Tho decree not
forced p bis case account Of the Interference of In
fuentia friends, and Laborde being hative Mexican
The Mesilla Times strongly advocates secession II has
recently published series of articles appealing the
people to rise and resist the government with force
arms.
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TIE FOURTH WISCONSIN REGIMENT.

CHICAGO July Is, 1881
The Fourth Wisconsin regiment arrived at three ocock
this afternoon. They enthusiastically received by
large crowds the line Of march through the city to the
Michigan Southern depot, by which route they leave this
evening the East.
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GUNS FOR WASHINGTON.

ALBANY July Is, 1851.
The State Military Board about furnishing fede
raj government with four full field batteries of the largest
sized guns. They will be forwarded to Washington
complete this week.
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THE MASSACHUSETTS, TROOPS.

Boston, July 10, 1861.
The Thirteenth Massachusetts, regiment, Col S. H.
Leonard, in camp at Fort Independence, mustered
into the United States service to-day The old Boston
City Guard forms the nucleus Of this regiment which
armed with rifles Of the most improved pattern Colonel
Leonard lately Brigadcr General of State mi
ta, and is thoroughly military His regiment is
to shortly leave for the seat Of and they will take
the rank among the best from New England.
The Tenth regiment Col. Briggs arrived from Spring
field this evening, and went into camp at Medford.
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THE FRIGATE CUMBERLAND.

BosrON, July 10, 1861.
The frigate Cumberland, which was expected at the
Navy Yard here for repairs cruising for the rebel pri
vateers. So say letters received here
BosroS, July 10, 1861.
The frisate Cumberland, from Fortress Monroe for
Boston, passed Highland Light 9pe Cod, at two O'Clock
this afternoon -
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JEFFERSON CRY, July 10, 1861.

JtFfklsoN Siff, jury 40, AoVA
The detachment which sent from here returned
from Upton at two O'Clock last night. They surrounded
the town. and arrested eighteen rebels and have brought
them here.
T. Donnel!y left for St. Louis by the train at twelve
O'Clock, under guard.
prominent citizen Of Petts county who arrived here
this morning. reports that 400 rebels had assembled near
Georgetown and had three pieces Of artillery They are
receiving constant accessions to their number.
The mail carrier reports that Major Harris with force
Of over 5000 men, at Woods Springs, twelve miles
beyond Fulton the Mexico road, at eleven O'Clock this
morning
Col. McNelle arrived at New Bloomfield ct noon and
expected TO reach Fulton tonight The houses along the
road deserted Of the groundlcss fears
OF the people
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AFFAIRS IN MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, JULY ~, lSol
Tne washington correspondent Of the Anseiger says
oat captain Sweeneys appointment Brigader General
Oh inc 81. Louis Home Guard never was confirmed by
the and orders have been issued calling him
ana nis company Of regulars join his regiment, the
second United States infantry, at Washington
respectable authority says that Colonel Siege will be
promoted to Brigadier General
Atran on the Northern Missouri Railroad, carrying
detachment Of Colonel Smiths regiment of Zouaves was
fired into yesterday from the woods skirting tho road
twenty miles above st. Charles and two troops severely
wounded.
The report that Senator Green had violated his parole
Is untrue.
j. W. Tucker, late editor of the State Journal, is making
violent secession speeches in the country.
Colonel Safels Fifth Reserve corps arrived from Lex
ington today and reports having captured twenty kegs
fpowder, thirty muskets cannon aud guam
tty Of machinery for boring and moulds for casting can
non Also several other con,raband articles.
Orders have been issued prohibiting steamers from
passing Jefferson City, unless they have the American
flag flying.
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THE COLONEL PEGRAM OF RICH MOUNTAIN.
TO THE EpifoR OF The HERALD

New JERSEY RAILROAD AND TRAN FORMATION COMPANY 7
JERSEY Cry, July 10, 1861. I
In your article Of this mornings edition, speaking Of
CoonelPcgram who surrendered You supposed it was the
late Geo. II. Pegram. Captain Geo. H. Pegram, some
years since married the daughter Of the late Dr.
of Elizabeth New Jersey and entered tho army MS Ieuc.
nant under General Scott After the Mexican Captain
Pegram elected superintendent Of the Central Rail-
road Of New Jersey which office he filed with great salts
faction until the day Of his DEATH which was the only
surrender he ever made We're he now living you would
find him by the side Of General Scott standing up for tho
Union and the constitution. J. w. WOODRUFF
Asst Supt. New Jersey Railroad.
OFFICE OF TIE New JERSEY RAILROAD,
JERsEY CRY, July 10, 1861 I
article this mornings HERALD concerning the sur
render Colonel Pegram General Mcclellan does njus.
tce to the late gallant Captain Geo. H. Pegram Captain
Pegram, believe, was born in Virginia; no martied
daughter Of the late Dr. Spencer of zabethtown where,
after serving his country for many years. he retired
well known in this State and beloved by all who en-
joyed his acquaintance He has been dead several years.
and the time of his death Secretary Of the New
Jersey Central Railroad but had he lived To this day he
would have been found fighting for the Union under Gene
raj Scott for he one Of those who never surrender
By correcting the error you will confer favor on yours
respectfully, 7. CLAYTON cox,
New Jersey Railroad
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THE REBELLION.

THE REBELLION.
Important News from
Washington. J
~s~>~~>~~~~~ss~>c~~.~y
Advance Of the Grand Army To-
wards Manassas Junction.
~~-~~~~~~~-,>as~>~s>
Gen. mcDowell's Corps ilArmee
increased to Fifty-fvne Thou
sand Fighting Men.
DECISIVE BATTLE IMPENDING,
IMPORTANT PRocEEDr Aes OF CONGRESS-.
"~>~~~~r~~ o~~~-~~,~,>~
Passage Of the c ircat National Loan
Bill in : Both Houses.
~"~1~- ;~>~~~~~~~~~o~o~-
Five Hundred Thousand Volunteers
Placed at the Disposal Of
tn D Government.
oongressio' Aal Vote of Thanks to Gen.
.1cCle' dan and His Gallant Army.
.>->~~r.~~~~~~~Nr1o~~
Addition A Details Of the Splendid Campaign
in Western Virginia.
s-S~->~~>~S>~~~>~~o~<~~~~~
Deta fled Account Of Col. Siegel's Bril-
liant Action at Carthage, Mo.
N tws from Fortress Monroe and Gen.
Patterson's Division,
&C., TO-, &c.
oVR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
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& Co. is packed from cellar to garrett.
APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED.
Among the recent combinations by the Senate was that
Of Frank Fuller, of Portsmouth, N. H. as Secretary for
Utah Territory.
CONDITION OF AFFAIRS IN NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA
Intelligence just received from j. L. Collins Superin
tendcnt Of Indian affairs in New Mexico gives depora
BILE of the condition Of things in that section
The few Americans in Arizona being generally from
Southern States violent rebels although consti
tuting only small por ton Of the population have con
trved to themselves the entire control of public
affairs in that Territory. They are now ruling with
high hand. The majority Of these men are from
Texas For several years they have totally disre
garded all law Since they have secured power they
have determined to drive every federal ocer from the
Territory. The Mexicans who compose the greater mart
of the population, said TO be loyal with only
few exceptions, but they kept down
by the rebels. Superintendent Collins thinks
it would be folly to attempt to conciliate these
rebels and that nothing but force, speedily EMPLOYED
will that Territory from being made the stronghold
of secession in that section 1t probably at the sug
geston Of these few factionists that government
troops removed from Fort Bliss, and others SUD-
posed sympahze with the rebels substituted for Thorn
Fort Bliss is the key to New Mexico and Arizona The
rebels appreciate its Importance, and said TO have
provided for its occupation with strong force Il Is i'm
portant the desires retain possession Of
New Mexico and Arizona, that reliable Union force
shouJ be quickly thrown into Fort Bliss. In New Mexico
there present very little disaection towards the 60
vernmenf among the native population but immediate
efficient Geasures areneeded counterac and check
the demoraizne Influences Of the rebel leaders Fort Bliss
is present occupied by only seventy Texas troops but
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Further FFsm Europe.

st. JOINS, N. F., Sept 1.-THE steamship
Kangaroo. from Liverpool on the 9th instant, for
New York, via Queenstown on the 5th, arrived
on Cape Race this afternoon.
The political news by this arrival 10 unimport-
ant. England was about to send three more
regiments forthwith to Canada.
spies In the employ Of the government At
Washington were reported to be on board ali the
transatlantic steamers.
The three regiments for Canada were 10 start
from England about the middle of the month on
the steamer Great Eastern, which subseo uently
goes to New York, as advertised.
The London Times, In an EDITORIAL saws that the
government may have private reasons for this
movement, but that there none apparent IL
Is purely defensive movement, and mere dec
laration ofidentity between England and Canada;
u hopes that Canada will mol take IL for more
IMAM II means but hold herself ready, II should
be needful, to protect herself. IL Il regarded as
calculated to strengthen her interior. =
The times, In another editorial saws: UThe
great question with ca pitalis1 10 this: How will
the Americans endure the burdens Of taxation 70
which they are as yet strangers! IL also urges
that the temptation Of high prices 10 almost sure
10 SET some part OF the cotton crop Free especially
as the crop Of Texas 10 not far nom the ports Of
Another terrible railroad accident occurred
near London recently, by which thirteen persons
Were killed and ffty wounded
The sales Of cotton at the Liverpool market
during Monday and Tuesday amounted TO "a 600
bales the market closing unchanged.
Breadstuf1s closed better.
Provisions closed quiet
Consols closed at xa92X.
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smells Fired frem the Ysrktswn-ArrfvaI Of
the Baltimore Prisoners

FORTRESS MONROE, Sept 4-There was a
prospect OF an engagement last night at Newport
News. About p. m. the steamer Yorktown ran
down within three miles, and opened FIRE upon
the camp and blockading 80 uadron, consisting of
the Savannah, Cumberland, and gunboat Louisi-
ana She tred rs shells, one Of which exploded
near the Savannah. The Others fell considerably
short. The guns Of the Cum befland and Savan-
nah could not reach the Yorktown, but a couple
OF shells from Sawyer's gun on shore caused her
TO retire One Of the shells EXPLODED three fourths
OF mile beyond the steamer
Frenchman, who mana ed 70 escape from the
yorktown day before Yesterday states that she
had been watching for some time an opportunity
70 run the blockade, and that the loyalty Of many
OF the crew was suspected.
About p. m also party sent out TO cut fuel
encountered two hundred Confederate cavalry and
an equal number Of infantry, about three miles
from newport News. The teamsters left theiI
wagons and galloped In TO give the alarm, but nc
further demonstration was made, and the wagons
Were afterwards brought into camp.
The Confederate steamers urtis Peck made bel
appearance this morning above Newport News
steamer from Norfolk also made a reconnois
sance
=. The distinguished political prisoners from Bal
umore, Including Mayor Brown, Ross winans
Henry May and others, arrived at Old Point this
morning They will be closely confined In case
mates within the Fortress
The steamer Yorktown sAs been cut down for
ward and an, by the removal Of the upper cabins
30 as to carry two large pivot guns she has, In
ADDITION, six heavy guns on each side IT. ere al,
no indications Of her having been iron plated.
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Southern News.

LOUISVILLE. Sept. 13-The Dyersburg Tenn J
Recorder advocates the election Of Gov Pickens
Confederacy.
The Charleston Mercury, Of the 10th, says four
men OF the crew Of the late pirate JEFF Davis have
been arrested, charged with a conspiracy to kill
the captain and strand the vessel.
In strong article on the conduct Of Mr. Walker,
the Confederate Secretary OF War, the Richmond
Wing OF the 10th says: "The conviction IL general
that be Ia not suited to the position he occupies
Accounts still arrive Of the damage TO crops by
heavy rains. The Monticello ARK Sage saw
cotton In that vicinity had taken the second
growth, and would be considerably damaged
ana In many instances completely DESTROYED The
has suffered from the same cause.
The Knoxville (renn.) Wing, OF the 9TH, con.
inns card from Parson Browniow, wherein he
states, substantially, that he will not be party 70
any mad scheme Of rebellion; that all who do
must suffer ruin but that he yields his extreme
position through necessity, and confesses that be
has not the courage to meet, unarmed, eleven
States armed.
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Important from North Carolina.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. IA Newbern IN, C. 4
special dispatch 20 the Charleston Mercury of the
sth, says that ga Yankee war vessel appeared OF
Beaufort last night When the train left last
night Ii was reported that four vessels were IN the
sound and otherscoming in Only one, however,
is known to De here. A number Of detached
companies have already left for Beaufort, and
General Gatlin, with the Seventh Regiment of
North Carolina troops, Colonel Campbell, will
leave this morning for the same destination. Col
onel Barnes regiment 10 already at Beaufort.
General Gatlin thinks Fort Macon cannot be
taken.n
WILMINGTON, N. c., Sept. e-Four United
States vessels had anchored of Fort Macon at
seven O'Clock on Saturday afternoon. Their OBJ
ject 10 not known.
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Fran Keufuckr-

LOUISVILLE. Sept l3.-Letten from Frankfort,
KY, by the cars at three O'Clock this afternoon,
announce that a motion was passed py the Legis-
lature instructing the Federal COMMITTEES TO brip
In bill Incorporating Mr.. Illusions resolution OF
yesterday Ordering the Federal troops an well az
the Rebels to retire), on Monday next, but subse-
quent advices do not confirm this report
Reports also say that bill substantially the
same was passed by the House this afternoon by
vote Of 6S yeas 10 20 nays.
Irhe above dispatch Is incorrect. Mr.. Huston
introduced the bin making recruiting for the
Confederate army felony, and the invasion Of the
State by any of Its citizens punishable by dean.
It 10 probably bill which the House has passed
Eds.