The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-27
LATEST NEW S.
Warrington, july 26.

Washington, Julv 26.
Eight new regiments from Ohio have re-.
gently bssD accepted.
| Capt. Harris Of Cincinnati, for bic brave
~ in the late action, il authorised to raise
| new regiment. Col. McCook bad previously
obtained similar authority.
New regiments are constantly being ten
dered and accepted.
The following of6eers have been officially
announced 40 composing the Staff Of Gen'l
Fremont: Capt. J. g. Kelton, A. A. General
and Acting Commissary; Brevet Major John
McKinStry, A g. b. dsusrsi; Surgeon 8. q.
J. Decampt, Medical Director; Lieut.. Col.
7. P. Andrews, Asst Paymasser.
Louisviils, July 26.
"A special dispatch from Richmond TO the
Charleston Mercury on tho 23d, saya: Al
soon a ii became evident that the enemy in
tended to give battle, Davis haatsnsd to the
scene OF action, arriving 10 time to take
part in the battle, and Immediately resumed
command OF the centre. Besursgard com.
manded the right wing and johnson the left.
B vas against Johnston's command that the
enemy concentrated their best troops and
fought most obstiDately.
At one time our left was pressed 90 ae-
versIy, that the issue Of the conflict 10 that
direction seemed doubtful. IL was here that
Baritone regiment was posted. and which
was 90 terribly cut up. large body Of
troops from the centre Was sent 1t this crit
ioal juncture to the assistance Of Gen. John.
ston, aud changed the tide of battle. The
enemy broke and fed before the impesuous
charge Of the Sobtherners, and the battle
soon became . rout.
The latest from Richmond, 22d, SAYS Con-
grsss met ct noon, and after pray or had been
offered the following dispatch wss read be-
fore that body:
Manassas Junction, Sunday night.-The
night has closed upon ard-fought Geld.
Our forces won glorious victory. The on.
envy WAS routed and fed precipitately, aban-
doning large amount Of arms, smmuni-
ton, knapsaoks and baggage. The ground
10 strewn for miles with she killed, and the
farm houses and grounds around are filed
with the NO unded.
Pursuit Was continued along several routes
towards Leesburg and Centrevills, until
| darkness covered the fagitives. We have
captured several 6eId batteries and regiment.
al Stand OF arms and one q. s. flag. Many
provisions have been taken. Too high praise
cannot be bestowed, whether for the skill OF
| the officers or for the gallansFy Of all troops.
The battle Was mainly fought on our Left
| Our force VAS Is 900. That of the ssemy
sssimsssd At $4,000. lsigned,l
JxFg. DAVIS.
| Another dispatch says the Confederate
force was about so, 900 and and tbs Federal
force near 1000. No particulars of dead
and wounded
/ l.. n. Brush has been arrested ct Manas.
sss - spy, with Federal passes on his per-
son.
Railroad connection !: sa.a: :. :As State
line, and no detention OF passenger between
Nashville and Louisville.
| Philadelphia July &c
Tbs evening bulletin has u special dispatch from
Washington which states on authority Of letter
from Lecsburg, that Col. Coreoran and Congressman
Ely are prisoners at Manassas. The dispatch also
states that Col. Wade Hampton wss killed aud the
rebels were taking care OF our wounded aud burying
our dsad. -
| Scouting parties Of tho rebels came within three
miles Of Washington last night.
Especial TO the Commercial.
TT. Monroe, July 25.
Lieut.. Crosby yesterday took charge Of an expe-
diton to Buck River consisting Of 800 men and two
held pieces. upon propeller end six launches
| The expedition was entirely successful.
| Lieut.. Crosby surprised and burned 8 sloops and
schooners balancing En- she Cnas aud 5t {
oil one valuable prize, schooner laden with bacon,
corn. sc.
Cincinnati. July 26.
Zen. Cox occupied Charleston on the Kanawha
yesterday. The rebels are retrcating and burning
bridges.
| rebel steamer was abandoned and burned
u supposed the rebels will be met BY Rosseau .
column. sent out some time since into the country
to intersect their retreat.
Jefferson City, July o.
In the Convention this morning, on motion, the
the regular order, the report of the COMMITTEES Of
was passed to allow Mr.. Broadhead TO introdsce
. resolution TO limit each member in debate, % 80
minutes.
Mr.. Wright objected in remarks Of some length
against it, y an effert 70 spply the gag law. He
was ably answered by Mr.. Br0adhead.
| An amendment was proposed, limiting members
70 one hour, on any one subject and another TO Is
minutes, the former Of which IVES adopted.
The debate on the report Of the committee will
individually b adopted.
Cairo, July 26.
II is reported that FIVE steamers left Memphis OF
wednesday and thot yesterday and to-day they ars
engaged In bringing troops from Randof and Unios
!. City 70 New Madrid. No., % miles from Bird
P6iht. II Is rnmortd that they intend Attacking th
. Point to-mnrrow night Our troops are ready ant
] anxious to receive them
. Our scents Just in report large encampment 0
rsbes II New Madrid $500
Trains north on the Mobile Railroad were stoppe
on the 25d BY order Of General Polk by sigsifi
cant force.
II IL also rumorcd that fleet Of steamers are !
fsducah Tor transporting troops from that point I
attack Cairo simultaneously with the attack on Bird
!. Point
o Louisville, July rs.
Passengers just arrived from Tennessee state thu
t troops in large nnmbers from various sncampmsnts
i are rapidly being hurried into Virginia.
Boston, July %.
I The q. 3. steamer South Carolina, Commando
. Alden was off Galveston the 7th July She ha