The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-30
sHE MISTAKES AT BULL RUN.

Under Colonel Barlow, OF Georgia. aud finally killed the
Colonel, and got his sword and sash which he had with
him when taken prisoner.
tHE MISTAKES AT BULL RUN.
Tie similarity OF the uniform of Of our volunteers
with hat of Of the rebel regiments occasoned mis-
takes on their side ~ well upon in tho recent en-
eagement Lieutenant Colonel Boone, Of the Second Mis-
sissipp regiment captured from such a mistake
He says that the Minnesota regiment was march
ed up TO within hundred and fifty yards
Of a battery supported by thousand rebel
infantry Their ere was withheld because they sup
posed them 10 he Of their regiments coming into
position After the four right companies Of the Minnesota
mehad fred three rounds he stepped ont and begged
them for Gods sake TO stop firing upon usr riends
volunteer upon the faux OF the Minnesota regiment who
was fighting on his hook, demanded Go know whohe
was and she had announced his name, rank and
regiment, the volunteer presented his rife, and ordered
linn 20 surrender which he did In marching him through
the Xoupvcs they threatened the prisoner with violence,
hGt his ,ptor defended him with his rife, aud brought
him safely m An interesting interview occurred to-day
between The captor and the captive the guard house
al iLeold Capitol.
THE POSITION or THE DyANcED POSTS.
Tic brigade under command Of Colonel Mcunn occupies
an important position beyond Fort Ellsworth the right
resting on the i1esrurs turnpike one and half miles
fgom the fort, and the left at Baiey's Cross Roads
Colonel kerresns regiment the advance al Baiey's
Gloss Roads
The whole line is carefully guarded by picket guards.
last night about two o'clock OF these outly ing pick
cts attacked by rebel cavalry and two Of the picket
guard we're killed. Upon subsequent examination
three rdorles cavalry horses found in the vicinity
Of the place where the attack made
THE EXCELSIOR BRIGADE.
The sctee brigade have assigned their quarters
and active preparations going 10 make them
thoroughly Efficient They have been visited by large
number OF Senators and members other distinguished
persons and regarded fine body OF men as an.
in The army.
NEW BROADER GENERALS.
The War Department is engaged to-day il making the
selections FOR the additional Brgader Generals be ap
pointed II is said that. taught by recent experience
and in Difference the almost universal popular demand
disposition is manifested Ivy the appointing power to
ignore politicians and 10 select these officers from
among men Of known military experience and ability
This will be gratifying intelligence 70 the
people, who have become already disguised
and indignant at the appointment Of inexperienced and
wholly inefficient 10 places Of such grave rcspons
bity and Importance If the government WIN give The
army only good officers there will be Bethel and
Vienna and Bull affairs in this campaign.
The various delegations Congress have been requested
by the President to make recommendation persons
from their respective states for appointment Rigader
Generals. The following recommended BY
the Pennsylvania delegation:-S. 7. Hentxolnan
Andrew Porter, N. b. Franklin, ". r. Montgomery,
Richard H. Rush, John r. Reynolds Samuel siurgis
and John W. Mclean. The preference indicated by the
order in which they named The other delegations
have not yet Submitted their recommendations Il win
probably be done morrow.
MUTINy OF THE FIRE 2ouAvEs.
The Fire Zouaves have, since the retreat beeu in
state OF almost absolute INSTRUMENTATION which reached
its climax in an open revolt on Saturday evening last
Acting Brgadcr McCunn ordered his regiments
bold and energetic action succeeded suppessng
the rebellion and disarmng the whole regiment
Nine OF the Ellsworth Fire Zouaves tempted TO desert
to-day but were caught in The act and lodged in jail.
MISSING OFFICERS.
Captain Walter Of MGdctown Ccnn. one Of the aids c
General Tyler, and Lieutenant Gordon, OF Company g.
Second United States cavalry, aid to Colonel Reyes,
brigade commander, among the missing. They were
last the hospital the road from Bull run to
Centrevc just before the attack of the rebel cavalry
made. They sup posed to be prisoners.
THE PRISONERS IN WASHINGTON.
The following is complete and official list Of the rebel
prisoners who present confined in the Old Capitol
Sixth Alabama acknowledgement T. j. Bates j. r.
Buck, John L. Cafcry, John W. OWN, T. J. Chambers r
C. Afford, W. Togn, John H. Howard, W. A. Prince R. r.
Pool, J. o. Perkins, =. A. J. Smith.
Fifth Alabama-Robert Pauldng, D. D. Tiquet, j. s.
Walker.
Fourth Alabama-Ihomas Hulson
Radford's Rcsirnent-M. NJ. Mallow, J. T. Mays, f. N.
Haycock, A. Iandstreet, George il. Thomas James F.
Tebiter and DAY Id Porter.
Second South Carolina Regiment--wiiam James.
The above all captured at Fairfax Court House.
9 : IL
Station.
Ffth.Virginia Regiment-John A. Reynolds, W A. Mil
thorn, c. Iuny, ii. c. funee.
Second South Carolna-John Silks.
Fourth South Carolina--R O. Lewis, II. Bornumner
John NJ. NJ Fall Roger Pinckney.
Eighth Georgia Recommendation VI Paine, Y. Gray T.
Ward, s. b. Buckley, John Burner s Garnet Lewis Brick
G. H. Greenbury, A. 4. Holmer, s. W. Bruncb l.. s. Est
wal, W. A. Barrow, r. j. O'Bren
Second Mississippi Regment--w. NJ T. Thompson Robt
NJ. Walker Thomas Hays, Lieut.. Colonel B. .. Boone.
Twenty eighth Virginia Regment-Iicutcnant H. H.
Dunott
Sixth North Carolina Regiment-W Barrow.
Lower Baltimore Rcgimcnt--wm. Jchnson.
Eighth Virginia Regiment-F +. Greyson.
The above were al captured at Bull run.
<Baiiimore regiment-Mclael Key, taken in the District
PRESENTATION or SWORD no GENERAL BrArIr-
GAED-HOw THE REBELS COMMUNICATE WITH EACH
OTHER.
A few days since lady in This city. the wife OF
prominent official under the last administration forwarded
to General Beauregard through her son, a magnificent
sword, presen, from number OF Liies residing in
the Second Ware, who desired thus express their
teen aud sympathy for him in his present position
day two acrward this same lady herself wcnI rs Gar
Maryland Point with hnudred lett"rs IN her
for the rebels which she had conveyed 10 them in The
following mannerOn reaching Maryland Point che shot oil
rocket signal for the boat on the cpposite
which immediately came OVER, with mu1'et osrs took ia
package, and thou left, after which the lady returned Il,
this city. ON Thursday last she repeated the experiment
this time attempting herself TO pass IN The boat bli
compelled TO return when within about three hundred
yards OF the Virginia shore by shot from the steamer