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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
From Montgomery,

MONTGOMERY, January 26.-Thc State Convcn-
ton will adjourn on Tuesday until the the 4th of
March, unless sooner called together.
Tho Convention has ordained that until some
permanent arrangement shall be made the State Of
Alabama will regulate her own postal arrange.
ments.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

1t will be seen, then, that from the Springfield
armorY alone there have been sent to the prints
where treason had made its appointments, l95.u0O
musket:; and not one single muskct to nny Unted
States arsenal in northern stnte, except 20, OOn
tu New York. But what Of New IurS? These.
like those from Troy, were not to remain in New
York, hut are sold to the rnitors for the palry
sum of $50 each II anything was needed to
arouse our people To the trightru rcaGllciy over
which they have been sleeping, let t!:cn pon,ler on
this statement!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

This extensive contributor to DEBuw. in the
course of long article oa Virginia m"ttcrS, says:
at is remarkable that after the lapse of near
two centuries it is still found that tobacco cannot
be grown profahly in largcnnanliticS. Six hands
often make double rs nurh money at tobacco rs
ut cotton or sugar; hui: crop "f tobacco that em-
pnys sixty hands, always brings tho farmer in
.l.bt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
ALI Hail, Louisiana!

Another glorious star como into the southern
galaxy, by n vote of ll9 to IL! One hundred aud
nineteen guns Of applausonnd seventeen kind re-
Dukes, on the occasion I'VE say "kind.' because
uN will sign the ordinance accorling to telegrrphic
dispatches. Southern unity and brotherhood for
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
For tho Auvertlser.
A Letter to the Public.

To Col A. Simkins, and through his Jaror to the
Citizens Of Edgefeld:
FELLOW CITIZENS You are already aware of
my rccentlabors among you, and can well suppose
that I have felt and paid the "trct and tarc' Of
business in your Village.
Your Friend and my Bishop, Rt. Rev. DR..
LYNCH, is therefore desirous that should now
have some relaxation being under the impres.
sion, that while business or missionary du'u =
be done will he - -: ....f..# r.r To-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
upickcns Sentinels.v

We have received n list Of u Lexington Volun.
toer Company, bearing this name, and regret that
VIC have not room to publish it in full.
We observe that there is q !" Pickcns Guard" in
Newbcrry and one also in Chester.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
LOUISIANA Has Seeded.

B,rox ROUGE, Jan. 2i.-!n the State con-
vention to-day, ,at ten minutes p.:st one O'Clock.
tic following was declared to tc the result Of
the vote on the adoption Of the ordinance Of
immediate secession Yeas ll3, nays II.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

| Corps and several companies OF infantry ready
and oficered for the service.
This makes about $50 men already received, and
some 300 more ready to be received when wanted.
If this be little ahead Of the foremost, we can't
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
Interesting Correspondence.

We have been favored with a copy Of the
following interesting correspondence:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, January Is, 1861.
Hon. F. w. Picksns, Goueruor Of the Repn6-
lie Of South Carolina, Charleston:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
Latest NrIrx.

Adrces from Sandy Hook, of Jan 2S, report
the arrival of the ErSA. Cotton had advanced
! to ID. Spectators wcrc taking largely. Con-
soils were quoted ut 81 to %.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
Commissioner to Virginia.

The Charleston Mercury says: Colonel JoHS
S. pREsrox has received from Gen. JANrsoS
President of the South Carolina Convention, tho
appointment of Commissioner to the Virginia
Convention" A peculiarly proper appointment
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
Officers of the First Regiment of the
Regular Army of South Carolina.

The following (says the Charleston -Nercury,)is
the list of officers US appointed BY the Governor
and confirmed by the Senate under the order of
the State Convention for organizing n regular ar
my for the use of the State:
JOHN DUNOVANT, Major.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
The sc Riflemen.O

By note from Capt ADAMS, on another column
i, will be seen that our Riaemen have boon the
recipients of liberal favor, from our fcllow-citzen,
Mr. WV. p. BUTLER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

GS- We have been requested to announce that
the road from Mountain Creek Church to Mr..
TBus pArsE's has bcon re-opencd and is now in
good travelling condition.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

II should bc understood TINT this removal Of
arms which VIC now Disclose has nothing TO Iu
with tho distribution which is occasionally made
to the several states OF the quota to which each
state is entitled for its own militia. For that OBJ
jcct there have becn issued to the states during
tlu rnnr 81 fnllnlrS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
Texas News.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 2i.-Texas rcturnes thus
far indicate M overwhelming majority for imme-
liate secession.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

a large number Of the free cocrcd men of
Columbia have offered their services, through
the Mayor, to the Governor Of the State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
A List of the Cherokee Ponds Guards,

Officers.
C.tstain-RoBERr MERlwE7nER,
lst Lieutenant-A. P. BUTLER,
End Lieatenant-D. L. Shaw,
Srd Lientenant-Jos. MgRrwEruER,
Nom Commisaionea 06icers.
let Seryeant-W. T. scorT,
End Sergeant-M. MEnLocx,
3rd Sergeant-J. ]. LASiEn,
4th Seryeant-B. W. JOHNSON,
5th Sergeant-J. W. WALKER,
Let Corporal-GEoRGE SAMUEL,
2nd Corporal-J. A. CRowDER,
3rd Corporal-W. T. GARDNER,
4th Corporal-T. j. HOWARD,
5th Corporal-H. N. BLEAsB,
9Th Corporal-C. PARDvE,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

MOVEMENTS at FORT SUMTER "A work
man. who left Fort Sumter yesterday, reports
that eighteen of his comrades (all laborcrs)
will leave this morning. He says that the
determination Of the lahorers net to do any
fighting is fixed anrl general.
Our reynrtrr icarHcsl f:orn him another fact
OF some significance, that al the women and
Children will be sent rE to-day. This lnoks
ike getting ready for war:n woyk.-Charies-
ton Mercury, Jan. 25.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
Geucrous Pronosition.

ass- DON'T FORGET TO CALL IN AND
SETTLE FOR YOUR PAPER ON SALE-DAY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

ACCIDENTS AT THE BARRACKs.-A terrible
accident occurred, on Wednesday, at the Bar
racks on Suliivan's Island. Private Straw
inski, of the Columbia Company, while in
bed with comrade, to.k up lis revolver, and
icStingly remarked that he would shoot his
bed-lr!ow. The gentleman addressed graspcd
tke barrel of the pistol, which was cooked,
and in turning it round Invent oil: The ball
took effect on the person Of Mr.. Strawinsk,
lodging in the groin. Every attention was
paid the wounded man, and he was yesterday
brought to the city and conveyed to the hos
pital. 1t is greatly feared that his wounds
IRE Of serious nature.
Two members of the same company were
injured while working at the guns yesterday,
one having his foot and the other his hand,
very badly mashed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
'96 Rihemen.
The following list is offered as one Of the Rife
Companies from the 2nd Brigade of S. C. ".

The following list is offered as one Of the Rif
Companies from the 2nd Brigade of SC. ".
Officers.
Cap,ain-T. &. BACON,
IL. Lienirnumt-ELpERT BLAND,
End Liertemant-SrEwARr IIAnnlsox,
3rd LieUtendnt-J. A. BLAND,
Non. .CJmmissioned Officers.
LIT Serycont-JAMrs A. DozIgn,
2nd Serycant-M. d. WEvgR,
3rd Seyeant-H. W. ADDISON,
4th SergeaHt-N. MILES,
9Th Srryeanf-JoHS CARwILE,
lst Corporul-MoSEs HARRIS,
2nd COrporal-R. GREGORY,
i"t COrporui-T. FAuGnS,
An Corporat-R. CoGBrRS,
ah Corporal-DAvID CHRISTIAN,
t'h Corporul-CHARLEs MATHIS,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

ns- Lines by rs. A. L" are received and uc'
eepted. They will appear in our next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

wr During six days of the past week the sun
did not once appear to mortals in this particular
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

6.s.., The named Of The Augusta True d, m2c.ut
has been changed to Daily Republic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

AVA cer hos been sent t, Pensacola with
=. r'.s tho conInanaer of Fort Pick
20 lisi9n with the Federal
:y.esraH f.m Washington,
I'd &c %. llst.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
FitZhush OH Tobacco.

ran ~. u",cruur some years ago., Guthrie, wyck,
life, Morchcad and J. j.; Clay.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
HENRY r. JACKSON,
A;6a.,}a-(,ou,n otn

This was sent to the Commander Of the
Arsenal on Wednesday. The Governor con-
cluded to wait until Thursday, the giving up
of the Arsenal having been refused.
On Thursday, just as the troops were form
ing, the following note was received from the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

Upper Battalion, 10th Reg't., s. C. NJ.
List OF OrrIcE1s, NoS-CoHwIssIGsEp orrIcsRs,
AND PRlvArEs OF TIE VOLUNTEER COMPANY
PROM THE UPPER BATTALION, 10Th REulNENT,
S. e. MILITIA:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
.',l: 1.rirIrs, NUY-CoNNlssIoSED OFFICERS,
AYE PRIvArES or THE VOLUNTEER COMPANY
FROM THE LOWER BATTALION, lOrn REG,yEx-,
S. c. MILITIA.

Officers.
Cuptain-DAvID DESSLr,
1a Lieuienant-THoy. L. SMITH,
2nd Lieufenant-W. A. RUTLAND,
3rG Lieutenast-E Z. j. GoGGAss,
Nom Commissioned o6cers
lat !Scryeant-A. S. DozIIR,
2nd .Scrgenns-J. r. BouKSIGHT,
@rd .>rryean'-J. 9. McCELvr,
ih .Scrycan.-MARsHALL LORI,
jM Seryeant-B. B. DUKE,
LIT Corpordl-JANgs MITCHELL,
2nd C"rJ orai-JAs. n. DANIEL,
3rd Corporal-PlSkSsY BouKNIGHT,
18th Corporal-DArID PADGETT
j'h Corpo,nl-M. W. COLEMAN,
9Th C"poral-W. J. DESSEr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

UWcerS.
Cnptain-J. HAMrpEs BRooxs,
lst Observation-Disclosures Z. CLARK,
2nd LiGutenant-IIESRf C. kIS0,
3rd observation-disclosures j. STRoTnER.
Nom -Commissioned Officers.
1t Srryenni-Jonx w. Kgxr,
2nd Seryeunt-R. L. YovSGpLoop,
3rd Serycdnt-H. C. cuLBREATn,
4th Srrgeant-J. ". GRIFFIN,
5fh .Seryeant-CARn S. WILLIAMS.
1.t Corporal-M. w. CLARr,
2"d Corporai--J. NJ. PRocToR,
'rd COrporal-J. W. EDISON,
4M Corporal-B. @. SMITH,
5M Cprporai-R. II. HOLLOWAY,
6M Corporal-R. S. BURNETT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

First Catholic rricst, Edscdcld, S. c.
Ciar'r. .iom, .ja1. 2%, 1851.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30
For the Advertiser.
The HEdgefeld RiflIemen.'

Jan. 2Stb, 1861.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-30

.he augusta papui> ot yesterdN! uiing us
the details of the surrender of the Arsenal ct
Augusta. Some eight hundred men of the
w.'.;.-... 'i'r,y .: Augusta were under
a:lns. HE following is the formal demand
for the withdrawal of the Federal troops from
the Arsenal:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-15
BEN MCCULLOUGH IN THE BATTLE
AT CARTHAGE-OTHE PAKTIC-

WASHINGTON, July 14.-Capt. Smith, from
Springfield, Mo-, Thursday morning, gives
further particulars OF the battle at Carthage.
Ben Mccullough was in the fight with his Ar
kansas troops Gov. Jackson and Gen. Price
were present, but took no active part. Gen.
Raines' son was killed. The rebel list OF dead
will between six and seven hundred. de-
tachment of one hundred of SiegePs troops
left at Neosho had been captured. The state
officers wanted them shot, to which McCu-
Tough would not agree. There had been no
second battle. Preparations were being made
for movement.
ST. LOUIS, July 14.-Capt Smith, from
Springfield, Thursday, reached here tonight.
He reports that messenger arrived there that
morning with intelligence that Gen. Lyons
command would reach there that day. The
entire federal force, comprising the commands
under Gen. Sweepy, Coils Siegel, Solomon,
and Brown and four hdndred home guards
under John S, Phelps were concentrated at
Springfield. The last beard from the state
forces they were in Neosha, going south, com
muncation with Arkansas being open in CON
sequence of Col Seigel's falling back on
Mount Vernon.
A large number of Arkansas troops were
engaged against Siegel in the battle near Car
thage. The federal loss in the battle was ten
killed. three wounded, four missing. The
rebels state their loss at seven hundred killed.
The guard oil one hundred and twenty, left
at Neosha by Siegel previous TO the battle,
were taken prisoners by large force of Ar
kansas troops, and Il proposition was made to
shoot them but they were released on taking
the oath not to bear arms againsttbe southern
contederacy.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-15
NEWS AT NEW YORK.

New YORK, July 14.-An elegant United
States flag, from the daughters of Maine in
California to the first Maine regiment in
the United States service, arrived in the
Mouth Star.
Advices from Panama report the arrival of
the United States steamer Wyoming. She
would leave on the 9th for the Gulf of Cali
fornia, to cruise for the protection OF American
commerce, under Lieut.. hurry, commander
Lieut. Porter, midshpman Averett and Hack
EFT, and third assistant engineer Lining had
resigned. Most Of them came on the North
Star also Lieat Shyrock of the Saranac
The state of Panama was concentrating troops
at Panama. The movement was generally
believed TO favor the independence of the
isthmus. Advices from Nicaragua say that
Gavi:t, the murderer OF Joseph l.. White has
been sentenced TO the chain gang.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-15
THE SANITARY COMMISSION.

WASHINGTON, July l3.-The sanitary COM
mission has just closed its third session, and is
now thoroughly organized and working eff
fectually. Its agents are busiiy at work in the
principal military encampments. They report
the results OF their laborS daily by mail to the
headquarters OF the commission. Several of
the commissioners and numbers of its agents
are constantly employed at the seat of war,
and the results of this inquiry from Cairo to
eastern Virginia have enabled the commission
ers to act definitely and efficiently upon a
great variety of practical questions of vital i'm
portance to the life and health OF the soldiers.
The tollowingare among the leading questions
discussed and acted on during the present ses-
sion of the commission
LIST, Payment OF soldiers by allotments or
by treasury ORDERS for the benefit OF their
families or themselves I'd, Condition and
wants of the army in and near Washington,
and a like report from encampments at Fort
Monroe, and a similar report from the west
ern encampments visited by the president.
3d. Measures for improving camp police and
regimental hygeia. 4th Special reports from
the various inspecting agents OF the commits
sion. 9th, Improvement in regimental ra-
tons and regmental censure. 9th, Diminu-
ton or prevention Of intemperance i'll the
army. 7th, fhe enlistment OF competent
cooks in every regiment. 8th, Nursing and
better care of the sick and wounded.
Abstracts OF the several reports are ordered
to be published in document form, which are
i'll press, and will soon be furnished to the
public. The treasurel's report exhibits the
tact that the labors of this commission are ap~
preciated by life insurance companies. A
single company having contributed $1,000.
The code of instruction agreed upon, and
ordered to be published, is a concise manual
Of advice to military officers, giving plain di-
rections respecting camp police, military n.y.
giene and rules for soldiers health Ii was
presented by the committee, and large edi.
tQn ordered TO be published and gratuitously
distributed to the army. The commission has
opened depot fof the reception and distribu-
ton of clothing and delicacies for the sick vol
unteers, and have instructed their agents to
closely follow up enquiries by such sugges.
tons and efforts as may be necessary TO secure
effectual information of the defecrs and evils
they meet with Part OF the commission have
gone to Fortress Monroe.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-15
FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, July l3-Two prisoners
were brought into the Connecticut camp, to.
day. One was named John Taylor, and is
supposed to belong 10 Alexandria Both were
in the cavalry service. They were arrested
two miles this side OF Fairfax. They refused
to give any information, and were sent to Ar
lington.
ALEXANDRIA, July IA party of Zouaves
and Maine scouts met Il party of fifteen Ala.
bama scouts twelve miles out, yesterday, and
captured three of them, with a farmer who
acted as their guide.
Two of the parties who keep up a commu
nication between the Maryland and Virginia
shores of the Potomac by rowing boats across
at midnight, were captured Friday night by a
party OF Zouaves.
The reported withdrawal OF the secession
forces from Fairfax Court House, was doubt.
less premature.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-15
THE PRIVATEER PIRATE SUMTER
VISITS CURA WITH PRIZES.

New YORK, July 14.-The steamship Co
lumbia, from Havana July 10, has arrived.
She reports the prvateer steamer Sumter had
arrived at Cienfugoes on the 9th, bringing in
as prizes the briggs Cuba of Machias, Naiad,
Albert Adams. and Ben Dunning, and the
barks West Wind and Louisa Killam. She
also fell in with the ship Golden Rocket of
Isle of Pines, and set fire to her and burned
her, after taking off the officers and crew
Capt. Simms of tue Sumter sent an officer
ashore with letter to the Governor of the
town. who telegraphed to the Captain General
at Havana, for instructions. The steamer left
next day having received supply OF coal and
water. All the vessels were taken a short
distance from shore.
Sugars active and steady at seven to seven
and quarter reals, for nu.aber twelve. Mo
lasses quiet
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-15
FROM WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, July 14.-The Iroquios Vim.
cennes, and Preble, have gone in search of the
jeff Davis privateer, and Commodore String.
ham will send fourth man-oi.war on the same
errand.
Col. Tate, of the District volunteers, has
rendered his regiment Tor the war.
One of the South Carolina regiments is in
the vicinity of Occoquan. Their tents can be
seen from the Potomac.
Mr. Barrett, one of the government armor.
ers at Harper's Ferry, has arrived with the
iron mold of the government muskets which
he concealed at the time of the evacuation OF
the place by the rebels
Last Saturday night, after the departure of
the federal troops, five Virginians visited
Poolesylle to capture two sick federal soldiers
at the house of Mr.. Metzger, but had to retire
without them, owing to the spirit displayed by
Metzger's daughters.
LII order TO facilitate the negotiation of the
bonds OF the northwestern states for war puT-
poses, the secretary of the treasury will ask
authority from congress to guarantee their
payment.
John Wilson, of Illinois, is here, urging the
acceptance OF more regiments from that state.
The three years contingent from New Jer-
sey were to pass over Long bridge, Thurs day
night. The first Massachusetts, second Mich.
lSdl, anu lWelIlu new 1Ork volunteers, rom
Syracuse, will form brigade under Col Rich
ardsou OF the Michigan regiment, and will
form part of Gen. Tyler's division, and proba-
bly, be the right wing Of the advancing col
umn.
Special dispatch to the New York Evening Post
WASHINGTON, July ia committee OF the
republican senators will wait upon the presi-
dent to-day, to make formal request for the
recall Of James L Harvey, minister to Portu-
gal. The evidence against Harvey is said to
be overwhelming.
Senator Wade states that the section of the
army bill which proposes permanent increase
OF the regular army, will be defeated in the
senate. 1t is understood that majority of
the senators prefer that the work of this cam.
paign shall be done by the volunteer forces
There is some opposition to the proposed
duty on coffee and sugar, and an attempt will
probably be made in congress to modify the
highest rates which are suggested by secretary
Chase. The Pennsylvania members are
making great efforts to defeat the proposed re-
duction OF the duties on iron.
The papers which were seized at Port To
bacco, Maryland, day or two since, are like
lyt implicate two or three prominent citizens
OF Washington i'll reasonable practices. Since
tile delivery OF the secessionist speeches in
congress, the traitors in this city have grown
holder, and the open utterance of reasonable
sentiments on the streets has become com
mon occurrence.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-15
-
NAVAL MOVEMENTS.

BosroN, July 13.-The Vincennes will
cruise off Nantucket for week, and if the
privateer JEFF Davis is not overhauled she will
return TO the navy yard, The Cumberland,
from Fortress Monroe, was reported below this
evening. The Marion sailed from Portsmouth
yesterday, and the Dale will sail to morrow
or Monday, both for the south.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-15
LOOKING AFrER A TRAITOR.

WASHINGTON, July 14,-A resolution has
been prepared, and will probably be introduced
i'll the house tomorrow, lnstructing the COM
mittee on elections to inquire and report as
to whether Hon. Henry May, representative
from Maryland, now in Richmond, has been
or is now holding reasonable correspondence
with the rebels and whether his seat shall not
be declared vacant May has not yet appear.
Cd hara
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-15
A CONTRADICTORY REPORT.

WAsHINGToS, July At is stated that a
thousand sturdy lumbermen of Maine, Sc
lecled from the fine regiments from that state,
supported by squadron of regular cavalry
occupied Fairfax Court House without con-
fiict They cleared the road OF obstacles with
axes The rebels LEFT the place twenty four
hours before they catered. Another dispatch
contradicts this statement and says, authori
tatively that no such Information had been re-
ceived at headquarters.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-15
YTY.soM FORTREss- a,asTt,oz,

FoRTRr s4sAl5NRoB, July 13.-Forty.five of
Col Bendix' regiment yesterday strolled from
Newport News without leave, and we're sur.
prised few miles from camp by large party
OF rebels on foot and horse. One of the last
is known to have been killed, and several
wounded. considerable number of them
fell into the hands OF the rebels. On the re-
turn of those escaping, seven companies of the
seventh regiment were sent out, but have not
yet been heard from. Gen. Butler this after
the matter. Col. Bendx was yesterday at
Old Point, attending to the court martial OF
Col. Allen, which progresses slowly. A large
number Of passengers have just arrived from
Boston by the steamer S. r. Spaudng. From
the latest information there must be consid.
cradle force at Big Bethel. A messenger has
just arrived from Newport News, who states
that twelve of Col Bendix's men are missing