Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1861-08-31

Inc war Department hoD ben -
since the adjournment Of Conereaa. =
preparing for the distribution Of tie
laws recently enacted for the resulatios
of the army. Nearly oil the commis.
sious for tie oMesss slrsady prov;dsi
for by the late incssase of the amy.
have been ma6e oct
BAxooR, Maine, August 18th. AT
one o'clock this evsaing The oilee a
the Bangor Demeersk, secession, N
cleaned out during the alarm Of 6r,.
A crowd entered the Office and cleaned
it of everything and burned the eos-
tents in the street. The editor vas N
harmed.
WASHINGTON, Aug. IA number
of the most distinguished army olResn
of Europe, particularly from EnGiaad
and France, have rendered their seFvico
to the United States, bot It b not known
that any will be accepted
Gen. Robert Anderson 10 here an1
seems to be in poor health.
Several weeks ago one of our oonsuh
abroad expressed the opinion that Ga.
ibaldi would visit this country and con-
mand column of Italian forces, If the
President of this Government would
indicate that his services were needed.
There has been no official action, bot II
is understood he would accept . com.
mand if offered. Parties have been au-
thorized to express to him the grati6ca.
ton it would afford the President 10
witness his return to the United States
and sec him at the head of a column Of
our troops.
A letter from Minister Flag says that
Garribaldi said "if the war is for free.
dom, I am with you, with 10000 men"
Another ex-G Government clerk named
Alex w. Flowers, was arrested yester.
day en- route for Richmond, on charge
of being q rebel spy.
Fortress MONROE, Aug. 12.-To-day
a flag of truce arrived from Norfolk,
with % released prisoners. They were
mostly surgeons captured at Bull Run.
New York, Aug. 18.-Brig Seafoam
from Curaco, reports Privateer Sumter,
arrived there July 18th. and was al
lowed by the Government to coal and
refit, against circumstances of the u.
s. Consul. She left on the Oath.
The Constellation is momentarily ex-
pected to be ordered to return to rein
force the blockading fleet.
The ship st. Mary's was ordered to
relieve the Cyane on the coast Of Mex
leo.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 16th-The following
official report Of the fight near Spring
field, Missouri, is forwarded by one Of
Gen. Lyons aids to Fremont. Gen.
Lyon, in the column under General
Scigel and Major Sturgis Of the cavalry
made an attack at 6 80 A. NJ, Au.n:t.
10. nine miles South Of Springfield.
The engagement was severe. Our loss
killed and wounded, $40. Gen. Lyon
was killed in the charge at the head Of
his column. Our force was 5000 inclu-
ding 5000 Home Guard.
Muster rolls taken from the enemy,
give their strength at %, 900, including
regiments from Tennessee, Missouri,
Louisiana, with Texas Rangers, Chero-
KEGS and halfbreeds. Their loss is re-
ported heavy, including Gen. McCul-
Tough and Price. The statement 10
corroborated by rebel prisoners. Their
tents and wagons were destroyed 10
the action. Gen. Seigel left one gun
on the field, and returned to Springfield
with large number Of prisoners. At
At 8 o'clock on the morning Of the 18th
continued his retreat to Rolla, bringing
off his brigade train and twenty-five
thousand dollars in specie from the
Springfield Bank. Detailed accounts
of this fight 60 to California by thia
pony.
NEW York, Aug. 18.-Three vessels
under British flags were refused clear.
ance at the Custom House.
Brig Seafoam reported the feeling At
Curac0 was against the admittance Of
the Sumter. Officers of 1 Spanish man
ofwar in the harbor refused to asse-
ciate with the Sumter's officers.
WAsHIseros, Aug. 18th. &c General
Wool has been ordered to Fortress
Monroe, where he will assume com.
mand, vice Gen. Butler. Gen. Butler
will remain here some days, and then
will be called to more active service.
Since Gen. AcClslsand arrived here
the occupation Of sensation moagen y
quite gone. Repoeters aEe cut down to
facts and some fhots ass not permittsd
to b ussd.
Capt Fox. Assistant 0eegstasy Of IL
Navy, reports th.e - ~ enG.9sd 100
vessels for the United 61.1ss 6ovsea-