Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-01
TELEaR H.


 FORTRESS MONROE, July 24-An important movement from Old Point Comfort has been post poned, in consequence of the sad and unfortunate news of the federal defeat A schooner rpm Nor folk heavily laden with cannon for Richmond ran the blockade at Newport News and got up James river; only six shots were fired at her.
 W.ss,ycToy. July 24.-Confederate picAets ex- tend to Falls Church. Business of the var de parr1ent very heavy--telegrams accumulate ten dering troops-lllnois offers seventeen thonsand-- Tndia1a ten regiments. The wounded from the hattIo continue to arrive. HoUsE-Bil was passed nrovidjng that the president at his option should annoint consuls at any foreign ports to prevent piracy. Senate bill to accept the half million vol unteers, passed the House.
 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, July 24.-In the conreu- tion resolution was offered that any change inthe executive department of the State government would not promote the welfare of Missouri; refer red to a committee of seven.
 WASHINGTON, July 24.-It is reported that duel is pending between Burnett, of Kentucky, and Richardson, of Illinois. Their friends are trying to effect an amicable adjustment. Gen. WadS worth arrived from Fairfax court house, and report, confederates coming on Washington.
 MEMPHIS, July 25.-LArER.-Private dispatches received here give the number of federaists killed and wounded in the battle of Manassas at 1000 Confederates killed and wounded 2,000 Confede rates took 69 pieces of artillery-amount of ammu- milton, provisions, small arms, equipments, etc., taken IS immense.
 WASHINGTON, July 25.-The federal pickets at Falls Church were driven in early on "Wednesday. Mcclellan arrived to-day. The war department is engaged in thorough reorganization of the army. The old system will be changed. Reliable officers will be provided, subec to examination of board of officers appointed by the war department. Two Bradleys, one student of ministry, arrested at Al exandria, as Manassas spies. The federal pickets have withdrawn two miles outside of Alexandria 1t is reported that eighty thousand volunteers have been accepted throughout the North. France and England are undoubtedly discussing the blockade with view of making some preparations. Herald says this memorable rout, has thrown the govern ment back to the defenses occupied three months ago. No offensive operations can take place be. fore fall All the war departments letters since the defeat contains the following, ''your regiment is accepted, with the distinct understanding that this department revoke the commissions of all off cers who prove incompetent to command" The Worlds special correspondent says, Confederates are largely encamped between Fair Fax and Cen terville. Col. Bartlett of the 9th Miss. regiment has been brought to Washington prisoner.
 INDIANAPOLIS, July 24.-Two regiments have returned, mustered out of service-three are on their way home.
 LOUISVILLE. July 25.-Cincinnati papers contain the Tribunes call for the resignation of the whole cabinet for ncompetency. The following shows the recklessness of the Lincolnites: "Glorious victory over the Confederates at Washington There is no doubt good reason why the rebels de- cined pursuing our retreating forces, panic oc- cured among them, and they retired to the Manas- sas entrenchmenls."
 ST. LOUIS, July 26.-Fremont has arrived here. The Missourians have taken Memphis, in Scotland county, Mo.
 WASHINGTON, July 26.-SENArE-3i to refund money expended by the States for the defense of the government, passed. HoUsE-bill authorizing exchange of $50, nine per cent. bearing treasury notes for gold, and pledging the duties on poor mans luxureS and direct taxation for redemption, has passed by majority of one
 JEFFERSON CIrY, July 26.-The convention de- cares all the principal state offices vacant, and provides for their being filled by the convention also repeas part of the State constitution-su- preme court to consist of seven judges, four of them to be creatures of the ention-the con- yenton abolishes the State legislature and annuls several acts of the past one
 BosroN, July y25.-Secretary Chase'asks the Bos- ton banks for S5,000,00O for 60 days at 6 per cent
 FORTRESS MONROE, July 25th-An important
  respondent says, the regiments are mostly demor- aliZed and will be disbandOned, and reorganzed under more efficient officers.
 WASHINGTON, July 26.--Only majority of the famous 69th New Y ork regiment re enlist.
 PHILADELPHIA, July 26th.-The Bulletin pre- tends to have information from the lips of veal thy Eirgnan residing near Manassas, that the confederate loss was from 5000 to 4000. That on. ly 200 are left of the celebrated Black Horse Va. A IipUipiau s3 1 iz ta that the federals did not go to Manassas. where there are gun-p powder mines for many acres. He declares that the same thing exists at Richmond.
 Col Mills, who commanded the reserve at Cen te-yille is under arrest for dereiction of duty.- The confederates are planting batteries at Fairfax court house.
 BALTIMORE, July 25.-It is rumored that there hes been battle at Harper's Ferry-federas claim the victory. Gen. Beauregard is reported to have gone there 4 private letter from Gen. Patterson at Harper's Ferry Monday says, I declined to at- tack Gen. Johnston, the latter was too well pre- pared May force was less than 20,00O, and the tune of 19 regiments would be up in week. All but four regiments declared they would not serve an hour longer. Four of these fifteen regiments already gone. Five are goirg tomorrow to avoid being cut off.
 MEMPHIS, July 26.-Ex Gov. Matthews passed Grand Junction from Manassas today He says
 
 The train he came on from Manassasto to Richmond had 700 federal prisoners aboard. Confederates captured 20,000 guns, 69 cannon ad immense amount of provisions, etc.
 MEMPHIS. July 26
 To BAKER.-Brower of the Argus gotback from Virginia to-day. He says several companies of an Arkansas regiment, supposed to be Faan's, with part of Virginia regiment, engaged the Fire Zouaves (Ellsworth's.) The Arkansas bys drop-
 | Il work on the Zouaves, making sad havo among them. MONTGOMERY.
 WASHINGTON, July 26-The 2d Ohio rgiment delivered up their arms and have gone hoae-se- yeral other regiments have also gone homt Eff taen thousand confederates are mounting seize ouns at Fairfax court house. Several offices as a reward for courage, are authorized to raseegi- ments New regiments are being accepted, ,aow ever. HoUsE-McClemand said the house shuld vernment credit would fail. Mir. Wright said it bod failed already.' House is in committee of inc whole upon the question of direct taxation The measure meets with violent opposition. Not inc has been heard from the expedition bearing flag of truce, asking permission to bury the 1eder dead. Nothing has been heard from Col. Cant ron's expedition. It is supposed that the southei pers have schemes foot to be kept secret ana de tain everything coming within their lines.
 LoUsvr1.LE, July 26.-Permits are granted shin from all parts of Kentucky. Enthusiastic re captions of returned three monthers, are noticed various places, whose departure was not notice from head quarters
 ST. Lours, July 26.-Many three mothers in tn interior are arriving home to see how business is- if less profitable than soldering they promise return.
 NASHVILLE, July 26.-No detention now to pa; sengers between this city and Louisville. The COT nection is made at State line.
 FORTRESS MONROE, July 26.-An expedition consisting of one propeller and six launces burne