Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-07-31
WASHINGTON, July 81,

lines at Arlington. last night. Every
thing remains quiet to-day.
The arrival Of Mcclellan seems to have
| inspired new life into our troops, and
high-handed measures for the resump-
ton of the campaign are going on. Nc
Clellan WAS eloseted with Gen: Scott
yesterday, and crossed the Potomac last
night.
1t is now believed that our loss at
Bulls Run on Sunday will not exceed the
following figures:
"Killed, 500; wounded, 700; missing,
$50"
WAsHINGToN, July 20.
Special to Post.-Capt. Allen OF
Mass. and two other federal soldiers have
lust arrived from Centerville. One was
member of the New York list, and
the other was Orlando Waldolf of the
Wisconsin Cd. They were prisoners at
Study Church nut escaped. Capt. AL
len says that the rebels admitted loss
of ] 500 kill in the battle Sund' y
The rebels have 600 of our men as pris
oners but they treat them well. The
rebels refuse to bury the bodies of Zou-
ayes, and any Ole with a red shirt or
pants of Zouaye cut fares badly at their
hands.
CHICAGO, July 20.
The 9th Wis. Regiment passed throh
this city last night, en- route to Harris
burg where they are to receive arms.
indianapolis, July %.
The 10th Indiana Regiment returned
here last night. They all look healthy
and are in fine spirits. This regiment
did the hardest fighting at Rich Noun
tain. 1t will be reorganized and go for
the war. They brought with them a
young Virginian, who acted as guide for
them while going around the mountain
to attack the enemy.
Their loss was five killed and a good
many wounded. Most of the latter will
recover. Miller, who was supposed to
he MORALLY wounded, is improving fine.
ly.
The 10Th, goth and 2lst regiments,
under Coils Meredith, Brown and Nc
Nair, are now fully equipped and en-
camped hore. They will 60 to Wash
ington this week.
The Zouave regiment will leave this
place to morrow morning. Col. Wallace
who is now in Washington, telegrarhs
that they will be ordered there as soon as
re-organize.
WASHINGTON, July 20.
Advices received here to-day from q
source not proper to mention, states tina,
the rebels are not contemplating an adj
vance on Washington, but are moving
towards Harrer's Ferry.
1t is believed in military circles thai
both Gen. Wool and Gen. Harvey vii
be promptly placed in commading col
umns in the grand army, being now rap
idly assembled here.
1t is stated that cartridges found on
the battle field at Balls Run had marbles
in them instead of balls, and that some
of their shells were filled with clay.
The following officers have been de.
signated for a portion of the staff of Maj
Gen. Mcclellan: Maj. S. A. Williams
Asst. Adj't Gen. Capt. Van Vleet, Asst
@. NJ. Gen; Capt. H. F. Clark, Ass
Comfy Gen. Major W. +. Barry, Chic
of Artillery.
Nothing has teen received from The
/ War Department to justify the repor
that Gen. Banks has evacuated Harper
Ferry. He has such orders, but OIL
the contrary is instructed to hold the pc
sition, which is strong enc.
Gen. Johnston with his army when las
heard from was on his way to Winches
ter, whittier he intends to move bis col
umn towards Harper's Ferry and Civ.
battle. 1t is not known, but such wa
the impression under the belief that th,
force there had been much weakened b,
the withdrawal of three months men,
The Government is prepared for this.
Rice of Mass, of Naval Committee re
ported bill authorizing the CONSTR ctior
Of twelve moro side wheel steamers O
light draught and great swiftness and ar
propriating 100000 to the purchase
Rice said that the naval force was not &C
equate to an effective blockade ana sup
press priyateering. The Department il
engaged in ascertaining what vessels car
be obtained. The steamers proposed be
ing of light draught. can penetrate tho
bayous, and can easily carry one or more
guns; Passed.
1t is believed the direct tax bill which
passed the House will fail in the Sen
ate, That body is not likely to go far,
Their than an income tax. Senate was
obliged to adjourn in consequence O
the absence of Republican Senators. Il
is generally believed that the two Houses
cannot be kept together after this week
Public business is nearly all finished.
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