The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-20
ARRIVAL OF THE PONY EXPRESS.

ARRIVAL OF THE PONY EXPRESS.
The Pony arrived at Dry Greek Station,
1863 miles east of Fort Churchill, at two
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, with datesfrom
the east TO the 10th. The following is from
the Transcript extra, of this morning
WASHINGTON, August lOtb.-The Presi-
dent made the following appointments to-
day of Brigadier Generals for the volunteer
forces: Prof. Mitchell, Col. G. Blenker,
Mai. Woodwork to be aid to General Me-
DOwell, Col. Peek, ex.MajOr regular army.
A letter, to-day, from Lieut.. Parks, lst
Michigan Regiment, dated Richmond, July
10Th, says he is prisoner with hundreds Of
others in that city. More than thirty Off.
GERS are with him.
Late this evening, Prince Napoleon and
suite returned from Manassas. Three regi'
ments of cavalry and four of rebel Infantry
are In possession of Fairfax. When IL was
known at Manassas that Prince Napoleon
was coming, the enthusiasm was wild.
Beauregard and Johnston we're both there.
and received the Prince with the greatest
possible respect. All their invitations and
entreaties that be would go on to Richmond
and see Davis, the Prince firmly declined.
The Notifications at Manassas were formi-
dabe, and our guns, particularly of Sher-
mans battery, form an important part of
the defenses. Beauregard informed the
Prince that he captured 62 guns at the bat.
tie of Bulls run.
The dead we're not properly buried. but
simply put under ground-some feet were
seen above.
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ous bat poorly dressed. On departing the
rebels gave the Prince a salute with U. S.
guns. On returning to Fairfax. Col. Stew
art. rebel, approached the carriage of the
Prince, and said IL hope you like our for
tiications," Prince-"Oh, pretty WE'LL"
Stewart-"I hope you will interfere for us
when you get bome." The diplomatic
Prince shrugged his shoulders at this, and
said IL know nothing"
Three companies Of Kentucky cavalry
arrived here this morning.
1t is we'll authenticated that Smith, in
custody in New York, is member of the
rebel Congress he will be held as host
age for Ely.
Wilson Of Chicago has permission to raise
q regimnt of engineers and bridge builders.
Night before last rebel steamer attempt
ed to leave Aqua creek and was driven
back by the Ice Boat. 1t was thought the
Page, the rebel boat, was injured the Ice
Boat was not struck. The Page carries six
guns.
The navigation Of the Potomac is unob.
structed. 1t is reported that batteries are
being erected at White House Point We'd
nesday night five boats filed with armed
men were seen to pass over the river from
the west side.
Several prizes are lying at the wharf at
Fort Washington. Telegraphic communi-
cation is being established between this
city and the several camps, including Fort
COrcOran aud Colonel Spermon's command
further up the river.
A dispatch says reliable Information is
received that the rebels are concentrating
at Fairfax and various points between Point
of Rocks aud Alexandria. There are eight
to ten thousand troops at Fairfax. Our Off
GERS consider their movements as defensive.
It is reported that they intend to engage
our whole line from Harper's Ferry to Alex
andria, simultaneously. If this be SO they
will be tolled, for Gen. McClellan's prepara-
tions are equally available for offensive or
defensive actions. He can move forward a
whole column simultaneously upon any CIV
en- point.
The refusal OF the Democrats of New York
to unite with the Republicans in nomna-
tions in the election of a ticket, causes some
surprise, as it seems to conflict with plan
supposed to be arranged here and at Wash
ington for the disintegraton of the Demo-
cratic party.
Surgeon Wood has taken measures for
carrying into effect the late act of Congress,
for adding TO the medical staff of the army
corps Of cadets, whose duty shall be to
act as assistant hospital and ambulance ten-
ders in the field.
Gen. Scott has issued stringent orders to
prevent transmission of telegraphic dis.
patches of the movements Of the army, for
the past, present or future.
| 1t is reported that slaves are constantly
used by the rebels in constructing intrench-
ments on the Potomac.
The rebels are still trying to negotiate
with Indian tribes by promising annuities,
if they will forswear allegiance to the Gov
ernment. John Ross. Chief of the Chero-
KEGS, remains loyal, and stands In the way
of the enemy.
The names of petitioners, presented some
days ago by Breckenridge, purporting to
Ime from Niagara county. N, Y, asking
that the present difficulties be adjusted. are
supposed to be nearly all forgeries. Prom
inent parties are trying to ferret out the
perpetrators.