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A NEW REGIMENT, TO BE ARMED WITH
SCYTHES.
MASS MEETING OF GERMANS IN THE TWENTY.
SECOND WARD.

H1SS MEETING GERMANS THE TWENTY.
SECOND WARD.
large meeting Of German citizens held Tiurs
day evening" the 18th instant at Sadelbergers Hail. No.
624 Eighth avenue for the purpose Of taking energetic
steps to support our government, Mr.. Adam Rondger
being called to the chair explained briefly the object of
the meeting. He introduced Mr.. Frederick Ka,p, who
delivered eloquent speech and expressed the hope that
the people would respond nobly to the call for moro
troops He spoke favor Of the proposition made by
Mr.. Roediger to organize O regiment TO be armed with
scythes. Such regiment would not cost much, and b.
Of great service, If properly directed They would be
terror to the enemys cavalry. Similar regiments
fighting in the Polish revolution and doubt there
plenty men here who could handle scythe. committee
appointed, consisting Of Messrs Roedigcr and
Stone to confer with the other wards. The meeting then
adjourned, subject 10 the call Of the chair.
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THE CANADIAN VIEW or THE BULLS RUN
DISASTER.
From the Toron.o Globe, July 73.I



Up to this time, there have been serious engage
lnents between til contend ng parts Of INC North and
South The COLI, IONS IN Msso ri To- CoEtofts 10 Phpp
and Cartilage in Western Virgins, he ssimsh at big
Bethel near Fortress Monroe, oily Preliminary to
the gfoatscenes x tho The North had entirely the
advantage In these minor Affairs With ne exception Of the
Bethel business she has suffered severe check while
IN western Virgins southern army has been put
night and the territory almost cleared CT invaders In
Missouri also, the advantage has been with the North
FOR some time past the greatest force collected by tho
federal eoverumcnt-tat IN the neehborbood of WISH
ngtontas been exceedingly anxious 20 be led aans, the
enemy They have been fred with ardor bv III success
OF General McCelaa on the western side of the Virginia
mountains and being Immediately under the eve OF tbs
leaders OF the peor 'tWashgton have had nccn
hye 10 oecds OF o'a and enterprise Their anxiety to
move Forward has en heightened by the jndyeJ evor
tons ofGe.iain nebers OF the New York press ho have
been crying, "Fowara to Richmond" during the ios,
three weeks Wiz a recklessncss which dcserves The
peyerest roproraton AT the COMMENCEMENT Of me war
rom ed S ,kzi Nc 'ncon aud General scott were
likely to suner as much from n, %es Y snbodinaion Of
me sorhefn pc pie as from the arus W s9utbsruers,
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LET TRUE BRAVERY BE REWARDED.

Iient. Simpson, Of the Second New York regiment, in
his report of the engagement d his regiment Bulls
run, and the attack 1t by the famous Black Horse
regiment, remarks foows--"Prvates Gilmore and
Parry behaved bravcy. They killed from eight TO
twelve men and thus saved colors" These
mont Parry is young Welshman from Oneida county
New York. These soldiers deserve promotion A. d.
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THE DEFEyCES OF PHILADELPHIA.

- I1IVrlI NE e Wi aa II.OgVI, July 20
Tie possibility Of tro,be from the inclination Of foreign
governments disregard our blockade, admonshes
that no time sb;ud be LOST in perccng the Offences Of
river, aud rendering the command oi the chanrc
complete Should we be atatle IL will not be with
wooden vessels bot with ron clad steamers, asa.ast
which any but the very best rlloa ordnance would %
perfectly ineffective. II will be necessary TO have enough
Of these guns 10 thc work speedily, rs the slipping past
o. single ship would be apt 10 settle the fate Of our city
Our Representa- SOS should give their best attention tc
this matter, or We may be taken upprepared.
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THE LONDON TIMES CORRESPONDENT AT
THE BATTLE OF BULLS RUN.


Captain Dolver, OF this city, who was near the con-
late battle until its Close says that person unacuainled
with military movements could DULY make Out vast
columns Of smoke and hear nccssant peals OF heavy
artillery and the whistng of bullets. During several
hours o! the fight he in company with Dr. Russell,
who mounted on nne horse, and who explained to
him scme Of the movements as they progressed
Russell rode up to the TANKS of the various divisions
engaged and the distance they apart and the
eject OF the firing which decidedly in favor of the
Union troops. DR.. Russell seems TO have anticipated
some disaster in the from casual remark TO the
effect that the battle "f no mslap ovcrtakcs
the of the federal forces As he explained Cap
tain Dolliver OF the movements, he lent him bis
glass to for himself lie said that troops held
their own like veterans when opposed by superior
bers but they lacked stcadiness in falling back
r. Russell saw the rebel cavalry they emerged from
tho woods, and remarked to Captain Dollver that they
numbered about thousand and Captain Dolver himself
says hat he thinks that Dr. Russell about right in
his estimate very small force of infantry pro
pcrly posted, could have driven them or the field but
that force not at hand They charged among the
teanscrs, and created panic which destruc
tive than their swords
Captain Doivcr remarked to Or. Russell that he
stop the retreat ut certain point but the Doctor said
"No, they all more less infected IL is painful
very painful; 30 must l0Ok out to make good
retreat.o
Captain Dolliver and Dr. Russell retreated company
until all danger from the victorious rebels past
Captain Dolliver says that the suffered much from
want Of water and that they had been inspired with the
hope of General Butler bearing down upon flank and
General Patterson upon other while they drove in
in their grasp and knew not the disaster in the
til too late to retrieve it.
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4 ah one caused by the accients' discharge Of re-
yover in the bands OF IN ~ COZ ana arm friend in onr
,csimen, am happy to inor~ you that he win be able,
10 the course Of Week. 20 lake the field again By CIV
fully, NATHANIEL, FINCH,
Major commanding Thirty sixth Regiment N. Y. S.V.
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TTYArrs LEE rALsaM u,

kaRrMArsM ~ IT'S PAINFUL FORMS;
Also Scrofna, Eryspeas, Saltrheun Pmpes Blotches,
old Ulcers, Fever Sores TIE worst Of diseases OF
the blood mercural complaints Debility, Liver and Kid.
neys Incpen Consumption sc DIRE most certainly cured
nv his faotn rr flor -
Hyatts Life basam has cured thousands Of cases OF
these ana similar diseases, and 1t will most Ger.
ainy any case which be reached by medi-
cue II taken in accordance with directions Il does not
contain particle of mercury or any o,her deeteroue
mineral. Principal depot, 24S Grand street.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

C,AUTioN. --TeNICS MANUFACTURED FROM COMMON
u whiskey, raw alcohol and such like abound in this
market If YOU wish be healthy use STEINFELDS
COCNAC DITfERs If you sick use them. Keep them
always in your family. They cure Cholera Cholera Nor.
bus a-rhcea pyseptery yellow Fever Bilious Diseases
and Bowei COMPLAINTS and ee an invaluable tonic for
common use lppg no, weather They are manufactured
in france oH pure Cognac Brandy aud are Imported and
IJn ed States
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COL. JOHN COCHRANE'S REGIMENT, FIRST
UNITED STATES CHASSEURS.

One Of the best, ii not the hes, military man in New
York. Lieutenant Colonel Shaier is actively engaged IN
perfecting this Thoroughly and effectively Offered rg
ment in pany anu battalion drill over six hundred
hardy upon its muster rolls, under pay, Uniform
cd and fully equipped Their quarters (Placc Garcns)
have been a avorite resort of citizens and
here the soldiers carefully provided with raors and
clothing and in all respects made comfortable. Those
who of the returning three months regiments, tesir
Gus Of rc-enlsg, can have no better opportunity They
will be Immediately mustered into the Service and b.
thence under pay with their $50 $50 United States
bounty in addition, and wi be permitted also as long
furlo gh before the regiment leaves they please,
which visit their families. These advantages which
no other regiment offers.
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THE FIRST OREGON RIFLES

We yesterday published statement to the effect that
D Gregory, ESQ., had accepted the colonepcy of this
regiment. This is great mistake the command has
never gone of the hands of the original Colonel Mr.
Williams Quar- crmaser Taylor showed us a despatch
from Washington which clearly proves the above.
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NEWS FROM ST. LOUIS.

Advces from North Missouri the effect that Sun
day morning body of Col Smiths Zouavcs went to Dan
vilo and arrested four men who were engaged in the
hanging Of Col Sharp and Lieut. Jaeger They took them
to the outskirts of and shot them. One of them
Robert Terrell, lawyer and formerly editor Of the
Danvile Herald Two charged with the
rage were shot at Mexico Andan county, by company
Of cavalry under Captain Smith -Four others escaped
horseback One Of those shot captain of company
OF regulars at Mexico, named Moultro.
Fully thousand troops stationed at different
points the North Missouri Railroad II is reported
that large body rebel troops from southeastern Missouri
marching Pilot Knob, the southern terminus of the
ron Mountain Railroad, and that Colonel Bland stationed
at that point, has sent for renforcements.
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FOUR REGIMENTS FROM MARYLAND.
TIE SECRETARY OF WAR TO EX-GOVERNOR THOMAS,

WAR DEpAkrNRNi, WASHINGTON July 10, 1851.
HON FRwcIs TuoxAs--Ycu are hereby authorized to
vdo for the organization Of four regiments of the loyal
Pr rosden; on beth sides Of the Potomac river from
ozens TO this west boundary Of Maryland, for the
,no os apaa property AMI persons of loyal
Vicinity Wills, in the scEv p men w a Dc oceps o
ncstea " the President. As VIII be n s''u
ps ', Repeatedly your 6tsaSna 30 war.
" SIMON CAMERON; Seer. my W M
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AE INClDE,sT OF lHE BATTLE AT BULLS
RIM

purg the battle at Bulls run, Sunday last, most
heroic achievement was performed by .'lward schwartz
nep lew Of Thomas Bocse, ESQ Clerk OF the Board o Edu
CO ton and Of Louis ScLwmiz Of this city. Young
schwartz is member Of the Ligth reg ent Company
b. and is only eighteen years OF age In the hottest OF INC
battle, when the rebel cavalry ch rgrg on our
frees, young schwartz very COO y shot the capt the
a y0ucug ioe AM rapred his sword sash, which ne
holds trophies All honor To the yOnng sOldefl
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THE BROOKLYN PHALANX,

In consequence Of the nonarval CT the uniforms for
this regiment its departure has been postponed for
days The uniforms be furnished some day during
tho present wcck whom expected that the regiment
will leave for Washington Immediately.
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ANOTHER NEW REGIMENT.

volunteer regiment is organizing under the last
call Of Gov Morgan Those desiring to join requested
to meet this and subsequent evenings until further
ticc, at the northeast Of Washington Parade
Ground, corner Of University and Waverley places.
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HAWKINS, ZOEAVES.

The recruiting to raise this regiment to 900 men pro-
crosses rapidly Lieutenant Colonel Bette intends to for
ward squad Of sixty recruits TO Newport News on Moa
Broadway. -,
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REBEL ACCOUNTS OF THE BATTLE.

RICHMOND July rs, 1861
special despatch to the Charleston Mercury dated
July %, says
As II became evident that the enemy
the scene of action, arriving in time to take
part in the battle. He Immediately assumed
command of the centre. Genera, Beauregard was
mander Of the right wing and General Johnston Of the
the enemy concentrated their best troops who fought
most obstinatey. At me the left was pressed so
severely that the issue Of the conflict in that direction
seemed doubtful. It here that Col Bartows Georgia
regiment posted which terribly cut up that
large body of troops from the
critical moment to the left assistance and turned the
tide of the battle The enemy broke and fed before tho
hnpetuous charges Of the Souherncrs and the battle
became reut.
1srrvrIE, July %, 1861.
despatch from Richmond tie 22d says:--Soon sitter
prayer in the Confederate Congress- The following despatch
rsad 10 that body
MANASSAS JUNclfx-Sunday night
Night has closed upon hard fouqk field Oar forces
victorious Tce enemy routed AMI fed precpi
lately, abandoning large amount Of arms, ammunition,
knapsacks end baggage The ground " as strown for
miles with those Killed and tho farnhouses the ground
around filed with wounded Pursuit was continued
along several routes towards Lcesburg and Ccntrcvc
until darkness covered the fugtves We have captured
several field batteries stands of ant Union and
state flags Many prisoners have been taken Toe sjgh
praise cannot be bestowed whether for the skill Of the
principal officers or for the galanlry Of all our troops
The battle mainly fought left Our force was
fifteen thousand that OF the enemy estimated at thirty
five thousand JEFFERSON DAVIS
Another despach says the entire rebel force was
about 600 the entire forces Of tho United states
near SO, COO.
Noparticulars received Of the dead and wounded
L. NJ. Brush has been arrested at Mauasses as a spy
with federal passes ca his body.
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COLONEL CORCORAN AND CONGRESSMAN
ELY PRISONERS AT MANASSAS.

PHIADKLFHIA, July 26, 1861.
The BULLETIN has a special despatch from Washington,
which states, on the authority of letter from Leesburg
virginia. that Colonel Corcoran and Congressman Ely are
prisoners AT Manassas
Inc despatch also states that Colonel Wade Hampton
was Killed, and that the rebels taking care Of our
wounded and turying our dead
The scouting parties Of the rebels came within tbree
miles OF Washington last night
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THE FIRST CONNECTICUT REGIMENT

This regiment did not arrive yesterday, owing to the
impossibiig Of providing Conveyance for it, 1t may be
expected to-day
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

KAs0AG, July "a, 1851.
have way Of unmasking masked batteries in the
woods which it may be well for soldiers who expect
to attack Manassas Junction to understand. It sug-
gested to me by some experience in the woods Smoke
them out. few loads Of hay fired 10 the edge
Of piece Of woods to wndward Of enemy will not
only smoke him out but will guarantee he Will
away with any powder in his hands This would give
boys fair eld and If private property injured let
the government make it good. believe Beaurcgard can
be smoked out of Manassas. Wild.
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THE FIRE ZCUAVES.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
BR,~lKiyN, July %, 1861

BR,>lgiyN, July %, 1861
Your article in todays issue stating hat tue TWO COM
panies of the Second regiment of Fire 2ouav we're COM
handed by Colonel James Fairman is an error The DO
lpchmen was under the command Of Adjutant IL Fort
n Y
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THE WOUND OF COLONEL INNEs, OF THE
THIRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE pRpAIn

- CAMP INNS, MERIDIAN IIItL
WASHINGTON, D. c., July rs, 1861
VIII you, through your widely circulated porer. The
Nxw YORK HERALD, have the kindness to coprasct Tho
reported death, or manning for life Of our respec,ed
hichd and Colonel Charles H. Innes of the Thirty sixth
regiment New York State Volunteers, as the numerous
friends Of The Colonel have been led to believe him dan.
gs'spsY and Wortany wounded, Tho wound being only
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MASKED BATTERIES.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.


Our army appears 10 be ignorant Of plan to rid the
enemy Of their woud-be famous masked batteries So
just allow me to express idea which, If carried out
will Leave them OF little II any hereafter BY setting
fire to the woods, with the wind blowing towards the
encmy's battery, he will be routed by the nre, or at
least exposed to view. There may be doubt
green woods burning; but know thoy will burn having
set woods Are in the North by using The Virginia
woods being mostly pines, will burn much faster.
NEW YORK, July rs, 1861. G. p. H.
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MOVEMENTS or TROOPS.
TWELVE THOUSAND PENNSYLVANIA
TROOPS FORWARDED TO WASHINGTON.


TROOPS FORWARDED TO WASHINGTON.
HARRISBURG, July 20, 1901.
On Sunday night last Governor Curtin urgently re-
quested TO push troops to the capital and within the
ensuing four days ten infantry regiments nearly 900
picked men, thoroughly uniformed and equipped and
most OF them regularly drilled in camps Of instruction for
two months, thrown forward and additional
regiment will be before the ciose Of the week Great
pains have been bestowed by the state authorities upon
this army which organized under the supervision Of
Brigadicr General George A. Mccall, long Officer in
the regular army through all grades Of which he has
passed with distinction. Tie State has also artillery
regiment and reg Of 200 cavalry nearly ready for
service, which have been accepted by tho Secretary Of
War.
To the foresight and energy Of Governor Curtin is chiefly
owing the ability Of the State 10 contribute 50 promptly
and efficiently the national safety in the present emer
gcncy.
COL. WEBSTER'S REGIMENT IN BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, jury 90 1861
Col Wcbsers splendid regiment arrived ria the North
ern Central Railroad this afternoon
RESPONSE OF VERMONT TO THE CALL FOR
TROOPS.
hJNGnIR, July 20, 1851.
Vermont will fuSrsh company Of sharpshooters,
in response " the loyal States.
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no THE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD.

BY private letter have the name Of Horny p.
Hale, of Company 6, Fire Zouaves, who reported as
having been shot in the shoulder and neshy part of The
g during the charge Of the Black Horse cavalry at
Bulls run. He helped off the field by Of his
comrades and succeeded in reaching Alexandria, and Is
now lying in the hospital at that place. AS have not
his among the list OF wounded, and thinking
his friends would like to know of his whereabouts send
yOu this for insertion in your paper. FL
NEW YORK, July 20, 1851.
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Rail road Com unic ation Between Nash.-
willie and LUutsvtlle.
NASHVILLE, July 26, 1891.
Railroad connection is now made at the State line and
detention passengers between Nashville and LOUIS.
vile.
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FIRST REGIMENT WASHINGTON GRAYs.

Colonel Henry Moore having just returned from Wash
ington with fun acceptance OF this regiment it will b.
mustered service in few days. The Secretary Of
War has directed Captain Hayman, Of the United States
Army, to commence mastering in this regiment during
the coming week, aud have doubt that will give
good account OF itself when the day arrives II is Off
cered by experienced ana capable and the men
already In high state Of discipline. Their encamp
ment, at East New York. is on charming spot, situated
the terminus Of the Futon Avenue RailToa and no
giment organizing has better facilities FOR furnishing
the recruits with good ratitns and quarters Every
upon joining will receive unior,n and other
trements and his pay commences from date Of enlistment
The headquarters Of the regiment Is ut 634 Broadway
above Spring street.
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THIRTY. SEVENTH REG lMENT, IRISH RIFLES

Since last notice Of the recruiting arrange
ments made by this regiment to I'LL its numbers to
standard quota, everything has been carried
efficiently, to raty representations made. In proof
of which quito lot of soldierly recruits
few days since, among whom they ched np Broad
way could have been observed file leaders, stout
hardy and staworth who all the way from Ireland
to join the Union army having eIved novtate in the
Crmean campaign. Lieut.. Jas r. OBerne aud co-operat
ing officers have theoretically awaited themselves Of The
facilities procured by Col McCunn for the recruits salts
faction from the War Department, also the Governor
aud authorities This is cheering and offers renewed
Inducements these wishing to Join the army they going
at once to the scene Of active engagement. The
Thirty seventh assigned to take the place
of their heroic brethren, tho Sixty ninth, and
their Colonel has been appointed Brigader Ge-
neral They have the barracks at tho esstery
side Of the Park for the accommodation Of recruits
have made full arrangements for Immediately feeding,
clothing and quartering those who examined and
tered in, and have receiving station ut staten Island.
The regiment has been provided recently with thhed
rifles. AS the War Department make provision for
contingent fund dcfayng the expenses Of recruiting the
officers Of the regiment would make appeal 70 their
friends public general in this city con-
tribuons, which they sure will be responded TO-
to assist them The same may be handed in to Judge
MOncrief TO Leuenants James H. O'B.re and james
G. White at the Office Of the Clerk Of the Superior Court
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regards ny person who knows him we'll re s fine
gray, apo,t ELK years DID, and spendidly capatsoned.
Ihere were tweyy other horses captured by whchWe
TOOK no We carla along besides number Of others with
the ohea states brand, which have been returned 10
the govern melt
taptarA Harold dsgraced for cowardse, and has
''v.ains G. +. Britton and Eugene McGrath both dis
thp ushed themselves for and bravery they were
pr"strated om exhaustion but rapidly recover
Eng. Every excrtiou has been made to discover the
whereabouts Of the MAJOR, as hc Is universal favore
with the regiment We presume that Colonel J. II Hobart
Ward will he created Brgadier General Gin the place Of
Wilcox deceased account Of his galan,ry in this nc
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PONSE OF VERMONT TO THE CALL FOR
TROOPS.

Vermont will f5rsh one company Of sharpshooters,
In response W the ca o loyal States.
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PllLApNpHiA, July 26, 1861.
Stocks dull. Pennsylvania state SIS, 77H; Reading
Railroad, 13el Morris Canal, 81; Long Island Railroad
9S Pennsy vania Railroad, 37a Sight exchange New
York unchanged