The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-25

6 O'CLOCK, A. M.
TO THE FREEMAl

New YORK, July a,
j The subscription list to the $5,0OO,O 600 loar
on 60 days casury notes at par, amounted tc
over So, 600 GOO early this morning. 1t is sup
posed that all the balance will be taken before
night. \ special dispatch from Washington
reports that Mr.. Ely, Congressman, is safe. II
is reported that the body Of Col. Cameron was
burnt in the house in which it had been depos-
tied, and which was destroyed by fire.
A messenger from Fairfax reports that no
rebel scouts have yet appeared in that vicinity
Grifin's battery was lost, with seven killed and
wounded. Washington despatch to the Post
says all is quiet. No rebels are anywhere near
the lines. The troops are rapidly recovering
from fatigue and hunger, aud arc in fine spirits.
1t is believed that Johnston and his forces will
retire from Manassas to the position they for
merly occupied. No doubt panic among the
Rebels prevented a pursuit of our forces, and
that they retreated behind their entertainments
at Manassas.
WASHINGTON, July o.
Most vigorous measures are being adopted by
the War Department fora thorough re organiza-
ton OF the Army. Old systems arc to be
changed into practical measures for the better
management of our forces by providing reliable
officers.
10 this end the Secretary of War has issued
general orders to-day that all officers of Rcgi-
ments will be subject to examination by board
of Military officers to be appointed by the De-
partment with the concurrence of the Command
or in-Chief as to their fitness for] the positions
assigned them. Those found incompetent will
be rejected and their positions be filled by COM
petent officers, that may have passed examina-
ton by the Military Board.
Up to noon to-day, nearly $4,000 men have
been accepted, and are at this moment being
marshaled into service. All over the North
the energy and well directed efforts of the War
Department and General inChief have done
much to restore confidence. The prompt APP
pointment of General Mcclellan has given UNI
doubted satisfaction, and created great enthusi-
asm among the soldiers.
Lieut.. Col. Power, Of the 18th N. Y Regi-
ment, arrived at Arlington Monday night.
The loss of the list N. Y, was II killed and
40 wounded. Twelve are missing.
An order has been issued by Gen. Mansfield, |
dated at noon to-day, as follows:
All struggling soldiers will join their respec-
tive Regiments without adelay Soldiers attach
ed to the Regiments in camp and quartered on
the Virginia side and not embraced in the fore
going list will rendezvous at Jackson Square
opposite the Presidents house
All stragglcrs found in tie streets six hours
after the promul cation of this order will be
deemed guilty of disobedlence of orders, and
Will be taken care of.
The wisdom of this order is universally com
nended. Senator Latham by earnest soicta-
ion, has obtained to-day an order from the
" ar Department to raise full Regiment of
Infantry and 500 cavalry, three years volunteers,
n California, to protect the overland mail
reasure, and emigration from Carson to Fort
Aearney.
New York, July "a.
Twenty Prussian officers have gone to Wash
ngton to offer their services to the Government.
Ear this morning the picket guard of the N
{. Nth, was at Falls Church, AZ in number,
with their Captain, were attacked by about
orty Rebel Cavalry and drove in Half doz-
n shots were exchanged, but none were injured
n our side. The Rebel pickets were within
We miles of us on the Columbia Road.
"A special dispatch says the nomination of
'onnclly, for Governor of New Mexico, has
cen rejected by the Senate.
"A Washington despatch says it is rumored
nat duel will occur between Burnett and
Their friends are trying to ar
ange the matter.
Gen. Woodworth Las arrived from Fairfax
curt House, where he remained to take
Are of the wounded. lie reports that tn,
~ N-oNS "AN SOuii'S anu Illdt troops are
My out as far as Bulls Run Cross Roads
arge numbers Of our scouts are out in all di
,ctiOns.
slave escaped from the Rebels SAYS ninety
'ousand rations were issued ut Manassas on
unday.
WASHINGTON, July Oh
1t is stated that the flag of truce sent to the
ehels on Sunday, and by which it was proposed
lat we ourselves should 20 and see to the
ounded left on the field of battle IN Sunday.
as returned with the answer that while thew
ould not permit our surgeons and ambulances
come within their lines they would take as
BOD care of our wounded as if thew were their
WI.
Col. Latrons Regiment of Horse Artillery s
az been accepted by the Secretary of War, and t
Ill be mustered into service Immediately, I
Nineteen Rebel prisoners were brought to the
ty thisevening. party of Fire Zouaves and
arloaldlans surrounded and assaulted them
I'd they were only saved from more serious vi ,
ence by the interference of the officers who
I'd them in custody
Col. Iirrelf was not killed as reported. His i
'rsc was shot under him, and he suffered :. c
rious confusion Of the hip. S
The Ordnance Department at tn e NAVY Yard 6
turning out riaed cannon with an extra force =
ne nearly finished will throw nroec,;l /
eighing GA lbs. 4 miles
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