New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-09


far THE SOUTHWESTERN AND AMERICAN IrEEs.l
ST. LOUIS, July 8.-A State Convention has been
called for to meet on the 22d of July.
Two Illinois regiments have left for the interior,
and Gen. Lyon is two days march South of Boon
vile.
The Federalists have surrounded the small towns
in the march, thrusting the oath of allegiance
down the throats of everybody.
Military Movements on the Potomac.
WASHINGTON, July yS.-Stones column has Joined
Gen. Patterson's forces, which are pushing head.
Gen. Johnston has also been evidently reinforced.
Reports Of serious battles are entirely uncon-
firmed at the War Department
Gen. Patterson's communications with the War 4
Department have been very irregular within the
past sixty hours. Much dissatisfaction prevails
among the popuace, and sthe anxiety regarding
the result of Gen. Patterson's advance is intense.
Gen. Beauregard has flied the forests from Man
assas, guarding the approaches, and is supposed
to be moving reinforcements toward Gen. john
ston's location.
A portion of Gen. McClellans command is NOV
ing Cumberland Gapward
The East Tennesseans and Southerners are again
entering the lines towards Falls Church.
The U. S. steamer Pocahontas is anchored off
Matthias Point. &1N
Congressional Matters.
WASHINGTON July s.-The Ohio volunteers have
insulted the Hon. G. L. Nalandigham, conserva-
tive Congressman from that State.
A joint resolution will be introduced legalizng
Lncoln's acts, providing for the increase of pay
of privates in the service, and to reduce the ex-
penses of the Government.
The following are the names of the principal
standing committees this day announced by the
Speaker:
On Elections-Dayis, chairman. On Claims.
Fenton chairman On Commeree -Wasburn, (Lll.)
chairman. On Pnblie Lands-Potter, chairman
On Postal Affairs--MorriR, (AId) chairman. On
ytfy<r nhntr Nm t1HI-
ciary-Hckman, chairman. On Revolutionary
Claims-Denet, chairman. On Public Expendi-
lures Covod, chairman.
To-morrow's session of Congress will be devoted
to euoges on the lie and character OF inc late
Senator Douglas. sass NJ ..5 i
Gen. Patterson Sends for Reinforeements.
WASHINGTON, July Seen. Patterson having
sent for renforcements, SIX regiments altogether
were sent to his assistance.
The hot weather checks the military move
ments.
Mail to Martinsburg.
A daily mail has been established between Wash
Iangton and Martinsburg.
From Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, July S.=-A letter from Martinsburg,
dated the 6th announces the arrival of the Double
day and Rhode Island battery at that point, ana
also that Gen. Pattersons army was encamped
there. No forward movement had taken place.
The letter further states that Gen. Johnston mad
been reinforced by 1000 men from Manassas, and
had taken stand for fight.
A large number of troops passed through BAIT
! more yesterday, to strengthen Gen. Patterson's
The Federalists Trapped.
BucKHANNoS, VA, July s.--Gen. Wise has the
Federalsts in trap at Glenville, where two regl-
| ments have gone to their assistance. X
Spanish Neutrality
| NEW YORK; July S.-The last steamer from Eu.
rope brings intelligence that Spain proclaims rigid
| neutrality in American affairs. lsss ~
Death of Gov. Ellis, Of North Carolina.
| Rlcns1oD, July s--A telegram to the Richmond
Dispatch, dated Raleigh, the sth announces the
death of Governor Ellis, Of North Carolina at Red
| Sulphur Springs Virginia, on Sunday last
From Western Virginia,
CINCINNATI, July s.-The latest advices received
| from Western Virginia are of an unsatisfactory
| and unreliable nature. Skirmishes and ambus
| cades continue to occur at various points.
| general battle is anticipated within fort Weigh
Col. De Russy 0. K.
RICHMOND, July SO Editors Some Of thu
papers in the vicinity have reported me as kiet
| at the same time with the lamened DreuX. Ileas'
| correct. am well. .,
| Private Dispatch.
| YORKTOWN, July 6.--P. w. Woodtet: Dugue
| Aueustin, Moussier, myself and all Cadets who
| were with Dreux, are well. Communicate the
| above to their fathers. Ed WooDLIEF.
[ The following dispatches were received yester
day afternoon:1
| The Newport's News Affair
RICHMOND, July Passengers just arrived con
firm the killing of Lieutenant Colonel DreuS OF
Thursday night. & I'n s
RICHMOND, july Latter reliable intelligenc
from the scene says that Morgan Kennedy is nc
injured and that Col DreuX and Mr.. Hackett
young lawyer Of Shreveport, were killed. GO
| Dreux's body will be sent to New Orleans.
i No Fighting Yet at Winchester.
RICHMOND, July 6.-Passengers from Wincheste
to. day deny the report brought here yesterday b
Ex-Governor Lowe, of Maryland, and other intel
, gent passengers, about a battle between Johnstt
and Patterson, near Martinsburg, on Thursday.
The passengers to-day all agree that Patsefse
is at Martnsburg, and Johnston about six miles Q
, | Senator Mason, who left Gen. Johnston's can
on Friday afternoon at o'clock, says there nj
:, been no fighting since Jacksons engagement
Shepherds Ford.
!, Another Editor in the Field.
John M. Daniel, editor OF the Richmond EXal
iner, and ex Minister to Sardinia will in few da
d take position on Gen. Floyd's staff. splend
horse has been presented to him. .4 49,
The Case of Hurlbut.
e Judge Meredith has decided to hold Aurlbut as
: Three more prisoners were brought down fro
e Manassas to-day.
+ Arrival of Postmaster General Reagan.
!, Judge Reagan, Postmaster. General of the Co
l. federate States, and family, arrived to-day.
From Aqua Creek
RICHMOND, July This morning the FEEDER
e steamer Pocahontas fred seven shots at the GO
s federate steamer Page. The Tennessee bate
returned FIVE Shots but all fell short on both side
e and nobody hurt.''
y Passengers Without News
n RICHMOND, July I'VE have nothing new to
port by the latest passengers from Martinsbut
Winchester, Manassas or Yorktown. AL Of 7
10 old rnmors have izzled out, but new batch is
G. pected during the coming week.
in Death Of Capt. Dick Ashby.
t. RICHMOND, July s.--A letter received here sta
a. that Capt Dick Ashby, who made such a gala
fight at Romney and was wounded by bayor
le thrust, has since died of lock-jaw.
le A BLAZE AT FoRr MoNRoE.- Tuesday mig
lr a bright blaze was seen at Old Point, which v
e. evidently caused by something burning benei
the eye Of the comet. Some folks thought it y
Q, the Hygiea Hotel in state of conhagration, 9th
e, that some steamship was on fire, and others as
We opined that the Abolition doctors we've using
barrels as disinfectants and t1ying TO blaze u
condition of local salubrity. We incline to she
~ lief that it was the hotel ITSELF especially as Ca
,j. | Parrish of the lookout steamer Empire, With
a. aid OF his best (ried) spyglass, yesterday, &C
ise not discern any hotel in the wonted spot
Lo unuld tend fo verify also the statement OF an