Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-02
Z mANUFAcrURE or eAsNoN.
EXCITING SCENE IN THE SENATE.
Baker Rebukes Rreokinridge.

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The War Department has received an off
ciAl dispatch from Western Virginia Of the
fight OF the rebels under Wise from the
Kanawha on the 10th ultimO, thus Kidding
that section Of the invaders. The retreat
was so rapid before Gen. Oox's advancing
forces that one thousand muskets and largo
quantity Of powder fell into the hands ofthe
Federal troops. Gen. Cox pursued to the
headwaters of the Kanawha at the juneture
of the Gurley and New rivers, where the
rebels hadIdeslroyed the Ganlsy bridge, which
fact alone saved than from destruction.-
Gen, Wise's unnecessary destruction Of prop
erty has lost him the support Of many Of
his former friends who now esPouse the
cause Of the Union. Large numbers of
Wise's troops deserted him on the march, and
his army is completely broken up.
Over tn thousand horses have been pur-
chased by Quarter Master General Meigs
since he assumed the duties of his position.
Ofthe artillery lost in the Bull Run dis
aster, six belonged to Arnold's battery, four
to Grifin's, Eve to the Rhode Island, six to
Ricketts, Zone sO-pOunder), and four to
Carlisles, making total loss Of twenty five
guns. : Z .. ---.-s..
A man employed by Gen. ScOttns coach
man has disappeared, having in his possession
horse and pistol belonging to Captain
DeKsy, and pistol Of the Lieutenant Gen
eral. 1t is surmised that he may have
Joined ,he rebels for the purpose of conveying
to them information of aHairs within our
lines.
1t is thought by many that Gen. McClel-
Ian is preparing for speedy inaiclion
something severe upon the rebels. Large
quantities Of cannon are being speedily man
ufactured for the Government, and are turn
ed out at the rate of sixty week, and one
foundry has orders for three hundred. The
utmost confidence is reposed in the new
leader BY the troops and the public. Hewas
called to ii, command by the President him
sell, contrary to the wishes of the majority of
the Cabinet. Their opposition availed moth
ing, as the President was determined that
new order of things should be initiated
The mauy reforms already introduced show
the wisdom of his choice. Among the most
important reforms is the brigading of regi-
ments, which is being done as rapidly as
possible.
Gen. Mcclellan has recommended the ap-
pointment Of Lieut.. Col Buell., of the Adju-
tant Generals Office, and Col. VIM. F. Sher-
man and Col. David Hunter as Brigadier
Generals in the regular army. It is thought
the recommendation will be carried out.
Col. Miles, under arrest for drunkenness at
Centreville, has come out with a card in re-
ply to the charges made against him by
Richardson of Illinois. BE does not make
formal denial of the charge, but states that
hs has called for Court of Inquiry; also,
that the order which Richardson objected to
and charged TO him was Gen. McDOWel's
and that his plans were interfered with by
s1me parties unknown to him.
Thomas A. Scott has received the appoint
ment of Assistant Secretary Of War, and
Capt. Gustavus A. Fox is Assistant Secretary
Of the Navy. William Faxon of COnnecti-
/ cut has been promoted to the Chief CIerkship
i ia the Navy Department, lately held by Capt.
Fox. The Second Auditor of the Treasury,
Thomas ]. D. Fuller, has resigned.
In order to supply troops with water, wells
have been sunk inside of the vari~ US forti6-
cstions.across the river.
Il is confidently asserted that all the repre-
sentati es OF foreign Governments now here
entertain the NEST friendly feelings to the
United states and are strongly in favor of the
Union. ID
unexpected and exciting scene occurred
10 theSenate to-day. Baker of Oregon had
the door, and delivered most terrible re-
buke to Breckinridge. reviewing and answer
ing his late traitorous speech. When he had
given the traitor complete castigation, and
drawn the j ttention of all within reach of
his voice, he suddenly turned upon him
(Breckinridge) and, in defiant tone, put to
Linn this question: What would have
been said of a Roman Senator who, in the
midst of one of the great national crises
when the existence of the Republic was i'm
perilled-when Hannibal was but days
march from the gates Of the capital, should
have uttered such doctrines 2" Instantly
Fessenden, in a suppressed but clear voice,
exclaimed, aHe would have been hurled from
the Tarpesn rockp-when Baker caught che
words and thundered forth, "Yes, sir, al
indignant and an outraged people would
have hurled him from the Tarpean rock
The Kentucky traitor qusiled, and did not es-
say to open his lips, or even to meet the gaze
which Baker had riVeted upon him.
The Senate referred long list of appoint
ments for the army, which it Is expected
they will confirm tomorrow. s.
FROM CAIRO.
81 CARo, Ill, Aug. l.
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