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Jsnnsen,s ::1ov-naents.

WAsHvraros, July 20 Gen. JOHNSON, with
hie srmy. when last heard from, wae on his way
8 Wincbcsser. Whether be intended TO move
bid column towards Harper's Ferry and give bat
lie Il NOT known Such was the mpressl"n.
under the belief that the forces their . been
much weakened by the withdrawal of the three
mon,hs men. The Government 10 prepared LOT
thia
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approximations AT Fortress MOnrOe..Re-
beis demand Evacuation OfNeyNpOEt
NeWSeeFlgha there imnen dillU.

FORTRESS MONROE. Jul, % The Odd Fellows
hall, jail and four other buildings in Hampton
were yesterday burned by our troops in appre
hension of an Immediate attack by the srces-
sionists. Our troops were entirely withdrawn
last night.
Max Webber now occupies Col Duryea's form
err quarters.
Part of the Hampton bridge has been de-
stroyed to prevent commun,caticn with this
SHE of the creek. The place is not yet occupied
by the re',els.
A flag of truce came into Newport News this
morning with a proposition, giving our troops
"a hours to leave. In case the place is not
evacuated they will force us out The gunboat
Doll. 20 guns, at once were up from Old Point.
The Aibatrass and Penguin are s,iso stationed
there, while the Minnesota and seven gun boats
at Old Point are ready to aesist should New.
port News be attacked Col. Phelps saws he
can hold the plnce against twice his own force,
which now consists of four effective regiments.
Our entertainments are Of a formidable charac.
ter. Rebels have been praeticing from bat.
terry at Willoughby Point, some five nes,below
Sew'l,'s Point, and just below the Rip Raps.-
Heavy hriug is now going on at Pig Point
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Prisoners Among the Rebels,

WASHINGTON, ga special dispatch says
Capt fompkins, of the o. s. Ca,alr captured
20 rebels back of Fort Gorcoron to-day.
POSTS Dispatch. a~4
Col. Wood, of the Brooklyn Regiment, is a
prisoner at Richmond, badly wounded in the
leg. 1t is thought he would recover Col Slo.
cum had died Of wounds. The captured u S.
Surgeons are employed in attending the wound
ed soldiers. 5
The enemy claim to have AZ federal officers
and IL medical men among their prisoners
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Tax B,ll--No Tax ON Lama.


WASHINGTON, July 29.-The bill providing
for direct taxation and system of internal du
ties, will Immediately be amended in Congress
No heavy land tax will PASS on account of the
opposition of Western members Ample pro
vision will b. made for the punctual payment OF
the interest on national loan
Real Force Of she Rebels at the Junction.
WASHINGTON, July 20. Col Farnhan,. of III.
New York FIRE Zouaves, is doing well th !
morning and his recovery is confidently ex.
pected.
Persons who have arrived here from the lines
OF the rebels army report that General BeauIe-
gard intends to make movement upon Wash.
ington by way of Leesburg. There is no alarm
here in consequence Of the report.
The most trustworthy accounts which have
been received here from Manassas Junction
place the whole Rebel force which was concen.
traied at the point on Sunday at from 90, 900
TO $4,000 men, 20 600 of whom took part in the
battle.
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The Power OF McClelinp.

WASHINGTON, July 29-The Statement that
GEM Banks, has been reinforced by double the
number Of three months men who had left him,
is without foundation. According to an officer
who left him Yesterday, his whole force is only
from 10 to 10000.
1t s understood that Gen'l Mcclellan is to be
entrusted with almost plenary powers sui.stan
italy those of commander-in chief, with his own
division.
Delicate attentions to Prince Napoleon.
The assistant Secretary oil Sia,eh.s gone to
New York ns a special messenger, from the
President and Gov Seward. t. invite the Prince
Napoleon. aud the Princes. Clotnilde to pay a
House their Home e3'iGs 80 o.
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Iapsrsnpssua, No. Duly sA--1he Santa e
mall and Csssos Valley sapress sssised here
THE :. m, q ; osslock, thres day. ahead oft'ms
With data ftea Tie fosner place 70 he 10Th,
md ftom die latter - ~ lsth. ii
Bosiness matters IN New Nsxic, have no
change for The better. although the seasonabls
rains Which have fallen during the past three
weeks give Dromfss u - sbasdant harvest and
possibly revival ~ trade.
Hon. Thonas CAbaza Dc Baca has declined
being candidate ~ Delegate 70 Congrcss.---
Thus leaving the neld free soJadge Watts, who
has already gone to Washington, desiring 70 be
recognized As Agent for New Mexico in the ex-
tra session aow being held. 81
The Nsvajoe captive question d about 70 A.
sumo Importance. - the tribe are determined on
ell possible occasions 70 GEEK revenge and re-
cover them. It seems in Pinos' attempt 20 re-
cover his stock stolen from him BY these lndi-
ans. some' Of the, best men Of Deplapez were
surrounded and killed, and two companies OF
volunteers were recently mustered into service
TO supply the place Of the troops removed from
Fl Staunton.
The Placer Mines are yielding very abundant
and promise to be the richest Of the Territory.
Two pms Of dirt yielded sl.ss in the washing.
From Cannon City the mining news is very
encouraging and the California gulch ia yielding
abundansly. e ri
Great numbers of miners are at work, being
we'll repaid for their labor.
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Rsbel Moveuaenas-.Gene. Wool ana mar
ney % be called ~ action.
Worlds Dispatch. IS

Worlds Dispatch.
Advices received here to-day, from q source
not proper 70 mention, say that the rebels are
not contemplating an advance on Washington,
but are moving toward Harper's Ferry.
II is believed in military circles that both
Gen. Wool and Gen. Harvey will lie promptly
placed in command Of columns in the grand
army being nov SO rapidly assembled
It il stated that cartridges found on the bat
tie Geld at Bulls Bun had marbles IN them in
stead of halls and that some Of the shells were
filed with clay.
Trouble among the Z0uaves.-MOre One
cesw Missing sseaii5 Il
WAsHiSeroH, july 29.--The Fire Zouaves
have, since the retreat, been in Al state OF al
most characterization, which reached it, climax
in open revolt, on Saturday evening last. Act.
ing Brigadier Nee in ordered out one of his
Regiments, and by bold and energetic action,
succeeded in suppressing the insutrection, and
disarmng the whole regiment. Nine of the
Ellsworth FIRE Z,uaves attempted to desert to
day, but were caught in the set and lodged in
jail. .zssFas.s5g sft,s.
Capt Walter OF Middletown, Conn, one Of
the Aids of Gen TYLER, and Lieut.. Gordon OF
Co B. I'd o. s. Cavalry, Aid TO Col. Reyes, are
missing y '3s4& 4 e.saot
Nw~rp.sp>.,s., M. ~ n ~,~ R.e~
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Gallant Action nj Hickory Hll1..Actiye
W1ltsRr y up, ratjHl.H ~ ~. A.Ou1S.. Flight
At birds Point Expected. - ...st

JEFrERsoN CRY, July 26.--A detachment of
the Irish brigade, Col M,lligan. $50 strong, to-
gether with40 Cavalry, attacked and completely
routed force Of $50 rebels at Hickory Hill
yesterday. Two Of the Captains were taken
prisoners and large number Of valuable horses
were captured. Col. Wellington is pressing
forward in rapid pursuit to Spring Garden. at
which point information has been received that
there are 500 rebels entrenched in Church
The Boys Of the Brigade behaved calamity ,and
are wild for another fight.
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he Rebels..Feellng against d
& r. Is ZOuaves.

IIIeVEuT :
WASHINGTON, July 29.-Capt. Allen of Mass,
and two other Federal soldiers have just arrived
from COntreville--one was member Of the list
York. and the Other Orlando Waldrof, of the
I'd Wisconsin regiment They-weie prisoners at
Study Church, but escaped.
Capt. Allen says the Rebels admitted loss
of 1900 killed in battle on Sunday. The Rebels
have 800 Of our men prisoners, but they are well
trested. .2e5 ae
The Rebels refuse to bury the bodies of the
Zouaves, and any one with red shirts or pants of
tie Zouaye cut, fares badly at their hands
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MCCIellaO>N St0nseBan 70 HOLD Oh 10 Nh
Position.
Herald Disr atches, |

wAsHrseros. july 2s.-The following off.
Gers have been designated for position Of the
Staff OF Gen. Mcclellan: Major 8. Williams,
Assistant Adjutant, General; Capt. Van Vltet,
Assistant Quarteimaster General; Capt. H. s,
Clark, Assistant Com. General; Maj. w. F.
Barry Chief Of Artillery. 80 3H9s
Nothing has been received from the war De.
partment to justify the report that Gen. Banks
has evacuated Hsrper's Ferry. He has no such
orders but on the contrary, he is instituted to
hold the position, which is strong one.
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number Of troops to Canada before winter.
Illinois Brigadier Generals. Business i'm
Congress-.
Z, WASHINGTON. July 29.-The Tribnne's despatch
saysla squad of Capt ChamberIin's company of
cavalry captured two rebels last evening. Out
Of this spr'ugs a report that Lieut.. Tompkins
captured 90 last night.
The Illinois delegation have recommended the
following persons for Brigadier Generals:
Messrs. McClernand aud Richardson of the
House, Gen j. S. Prentiss, whose appointment
had been determined upon, Co.'s w H. VII
lace, Joseph Palmer, Ross and Capt. Grant. 1t
is believed that the names Of Grant and McCler-
nand will be sent in at an early day.
The Sanitary commissioners passed a series of
resolutions to-day, that the first sanitary law in
camp is military discipline, and the first element
OF military discipline is good order.
1t is believed the direct tax act, which passed
the House, will fail in the Senate. That body Is
not likely to go farther than an income tax
Tie Senate was obliged to adjourn in conse-
quence Of he absence of Republican Senators
1t is generally credited that the two Houses
cannot be kept together after this week. Pub
lie business is nearly all finished -
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wAsHlsGroN, July 2e.-Gen. Mcclellan has

WASHINGTON, July 26.-Gen. Mcclellan has
arrived here.
A committee from New York had an inter.
view with the President to day, to request the
calling into the, field of Gen. Wool, saving New
York had furnished $4,000 volunteers, and has
confidence in that veteran, aud wondered why
he was retained in Troy. The President replied
that there wa. no desire to keep Gen. Wool
from active service, and he would consider their
representations.
10000 volunteers have arrived here within
the last twenty four hours.
Loss or the Rebels..FeelIng against the
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Reported Effect OF Newspaper abuse o.
r,3eEttF SIS ~ ~ ENgla nd, n aatft

ToRoNr0, July 29.-The Globe newspaper
which has heretofore strongly sympathized with
the North in an article to dav, on American AZ
fairs, says the synpathies of the British people,
which were at first Enthusiastically with the Nnrth
are fast becoming alenated by tie, uncalled for
assault and Misrepresentation Of the American
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IxDErENDExcE. July 29-The steamer White
Cloud. conveying q party OF o. 8! troops to
rome point up the river, was fred into at Blue
Mills Landing, Monday, and some Of the troops
killed and wounded. ,e.se4s 5,g.Eg
1t is reported these troops destroyed all the
ferry boats on their way up the river, and COM
mitted several depredations in the towns, which
SO incensed the people, that they congregated
in one or two places and fiIed on the boat.
The citizens Of this and Clay county knew
nothing of the attack until they heard the can
nonading and saw the light Of the burning build
ings, which were fred by the troops after the
attack on the boat. 9u
, 1861-12-13
--latest News from the Mines.

The late news from Salmon river seems
to have given the gold fever to everybody
and the g rest of mankind in this imme-
diate neighborkood. number of persons
from Florence City, have arrived in this
place during the week, and all bring the
most extravagant reports as to the richness
of the mines. The Carriboo diggings are
thrown entirely into the shade, and Alad-
din's lamp never lighted the way to richer
treasures. We give the reports as they
come to us, stating at the same time that
our informants say the stories are so big"
that they are unwilling to vouch for them
though they have no reason to doubt
them-and that they give them to us as
they received them in the mines. A re-
port in relation to a rich strike made by
Mr.. Bridges of Oregon City, seems to come
we'll authenticated: The first day he
worked on his claim (near Baboon Gulch)
he took out 81 ounces; the second day he
took out 81 ounces the third day, 214
ounces, and the fourth day he took out
200 ounces in two hours. One gentleman
informs us that diggings have been found OF
the bars of Salmon river which yield from
twenty-five cents to two dollars and fifty
cents to the pan; and that on the forks O.
Salmon river diggings have been founc
where " ounces won't describe them, aut
where they say {" the gulches are full O.
gold" This is mere report and we wouIt
here remind readers that the 'big strikes
we hear of do not constitute the rule, bu
the exception. Yet we have no doubt but
the Salmon river mines, SO far as prospected
equal those of California, in her palmies
days. One gentlemen informs us that there
are hundreds of gulches in the vicinity O
Florence City and Miller's Creek that have
never been prospected, while one of oul
correspondents writes that in prospecting
there they d" found many more places wher,
the gold was not than where it was"
The discoverer Of Baboon Gulch arrived
in this city yesterday, bringing with hin
sixty pounds of dust, and Mr.. Jacob Wei
ser, referred to in our first number, is OIL
his way in with mule loaded with dust
Mr.. Weiser sold his claim for ten THOUSAND
dollars, and g retires from business" with
large fortune, accumulated in the shor
space of two months.
, 1861-12-13
Yours respectfully, E. & G


PROMOTION FROM THE RANKs-W Washington
correspondence, dated October 28th of the n. Y.
Tribune, says that the Secretary of War, Cameron.
has searched the regular army for Sergeants who
had brains, experience, and virtue, and conferred
upon 70 OF them commissions as Lieutenants.
Their future is in their own hands. Thus it seems
that under the present administration of the War
Department, there is chance for men of merit
to rise from the ranks. The ability that created
the Marshals of France under Napoleon will have
full opportunity under Cameron The N. Y.
Post of October 29th, commenting on the report
that the Secretary of War had made up his mind
to promote from the ranks such soldiers and nom
commissioned officers as showed by their skill
and bravery that they will make good officers,
says:
We are sure that no step will be received with
heartier appreciation than this by the people of
this country and certainly no better means could
be devised to make our soldiers fight we'll But
such promotions, where they are the reward of
gallant conduct in action, ought to be immediate
and public. Let it be understood that to be men,
toned in the dispatches of the commander will
bring instant promotion, and it is not only the
regulars who will win for themselves rank and
honor by gallant conduct. For the present it
would be great advantage to many of our vol
unteer regiments to have few steady, cool and
intelligent non commissioned officers from the
regular army placed among them as company
officers and as the Secretary appears to be in
earnest, we recommend him to fill in this manner
the places falling vacant every day by the resig=
nation OF incapable volunteer captains and ieutep4
ants
, 1861-12-13
IMPORTANT EASTERN NEWS.

We condense the following news from
the Oregonian of Dec. 7. Dates are up to
November 9th:
Advices from Great Britain represent
that the movement in favor of strict neu-
trality in reference to the difficulties in the
United States was daily gaining ground
In France the feeling towards us is cordial
Gen. Fremont's case has not yet been dis
posed Of Reports to the prejudice of Lord
Lyons, relative the Mason and Slidell affair
are positively contradicted The confeder-
ate legislature in session at Neshoe, Mo.
have passed an ordinance of secession, uni
ted the State to the southern confederacy,
and elected Gen. Rains one of the senators
to the southern confederacy. Kentucky
has furnished the Government her quota OF
troops for national defense and proposes to
furnish as many more for State purposes.
Richmond papers contain the message OF
Jeff. Davis. He says:
The operations of the army are soon to
be partially intermitted. The approaching
winter has afforded protection to the coun-
try, and shed glorious lustre upon its arms
through trying vicissitudes and of more
than one arduous campaign. After seven
months Of war, the enemy have not only
failed to extend their occupation upon our
soil, but new States and Territories have
been added to our Confederacy while in
stead of their threatened march of un-
checked conquest, they have been driven
at more than one point to assume the de-
fensive. Upon a fair comparison between
the two belligerents, as to men, military
means, financial condition, the Confeder-
ate States are relatively stronger now than
when the struggle commenced.
The Confederate Congress has passed a
bill for the removal of the capital from
Richmond to Nashville.
Pensacola, together with all connected
Herewith, has been taken by the federal
troops.
Ben. McCulloch is marching north from
Arkansas with large force. The object is
evidently to create diversion of the feder-
al troops from Kentucky.
The Richmond Wing is desponding in
regard to prospects of the Confederates,
and sees nothing ahead but defeat, disas-
ter and ruin.
The last heard of Gen. Price he was
near the Usage river, marching his forces
to the northward.
The government has given permit for
the re-opening of the trade between port
Tobacco and Baltimore. THE second per-
nit of the kind. The former one was to
allow parties in Rhode Island to supply
Union men in North Carolina with pro-
visions.
Intense excitement prevails in Charles
ton in relation to the threatened attack of
the federals. The Government had advi-
ces that Richmond, Savannah, Charleston,
Memphis and New Orleans were in a pan
ic, and families were packing up to be in
readiness to leave when the Yankees ap-
preached.
The steamer Fulton has arrived from
England with 10000 stand of arms for the
Government.
Parson Brownlow aud Major Gillian are
in the mountains in east Tennessee in COM
mand Of 5000 Unionists, doing more mis-
chief than the Yankees in Kentucky.
, 1861-12-13

QUARTZ LODE ON SALMON RIVER
Mr.. S. Owens has left at this office, for ex-
hibition, piece of gold bearing quartz, OBJ
tanned from lode lately discovered on the
South fork of Salmon river. The quartz
very much resembles that obtained from the
rich lodes near Jacksonville, Oregon, and
from the specimen before us, we judge it
is equal to them in richness. The precise
locality where this quartz was obtained
has not been made public, the discoverers
preferring to keep the matter to themselves
until they have had an opportunity to thor
oughly prospect the country.
, 1861-12-13
Letter from Touohet.

MEssRs. EDITORS : I received the first number
of your paper, and feel proud that the town oil
Walla Walla can boast of newspaper and es-
pecially such an one as the Statesman. 1t is Just
the kind of paper that is needed in this rapidly
growing country. 1t is much larger than | ex-
pected it would be when l first subscribed for it.
Your paper should be taken by every actual resi-
dent in the Wala Walla valley An enterprise
of this kind, so beneficial to every person living ir
this section, is deserving of liberal patronage
l hope that the best of success may attend you
as publishers and editors of a newspaper
l herewith send you ten dollars for two copie,
of your paper to be sent to the Willamette valley
1 hope others may emulate my example and &C
and do likewise.
We labor under many disadvantages here about
getting our mail matter. In the first place
we have no bridges to cross over the streams
which sometimes get too high to either ford OF
swim, safely. In the second place, il we had the
necessary arrangements whereby we could cross
these streams we have no regular mail. At pres
eut we have to depend upon some one going tc
town from our neighborhood to bring the mail.
OCCASIONAL
, 1861-12-13

ARMY TERMs-A battalion is smaller than a
regIment--say two or four companes-and is
commanded by major A regiment is composed
OF ten companies, and is commanded by colonel.
II mas also lieutenant colonel and major. A
orIYaae is composed of two or more regiment,
d;1i.i dnG Is commanded by brigadier general. A.
alylson IS composed of two or more brigades, and
, 1861-12-13
Lieut.. Mullan's Party.

A friend has furnished us the following
intelligence from Lieut.. Mullan's party
Parties who have recently arrived from
Bitter Root valley inform us Of the progress
made on the military road during the past
season, by the party which left this point in
May last. Lieut. Salem Marsh and Asst
Surgeon George Hammond, with portion
of the command, had already arrived at the
Big Blackfoot river, and fitted up suitable
buildings and made all necessary prepara-
tions for spending the winter; while Lieut.
Mullan, with a force of one hundred men
was still at work on the road as late as No
yember 18th, expecting to reach the winter
ing point by the 1st of December.
The amount of work done this year may
be stated as follows: Every stump is GU
clean to the ground for one hundred miles
substantial bridges have been built ovel
thirty-six crossings of the St. Regis Borgii
river, the upper ten not needing any al
the crossings of the Ceur d'Alene arr
bridged to the forks, the north fork not re
curing any. This has been heavy work
and is said to surpass anything of the kinc
ever done on the Pacific.
! During the winter the working partie
lW be distributed along the Hellsgate riy
/
er, at the points of the usual crossings, t.
grade the hill-sides, so as to avoid tn
bridging. The escort will not return t,
Walla N'alla this winter, but may go t.
st. Louis in early spring ria Fort Benton
The command were in excellent health
and CONTEXT with their mountain home
The Flatheads and Pen d'Oreilles wer
friendly and well-disposed-glad to see tn
party again among them.
, 1861-12-13

ERRoNEOUs.-SOme persons seem to
have received the impression, by some
means, that Mr.. l. N. Smith is connected
with the STATESMAN. For the benefit of
such persons, as well as that of ourselves,
we state that such is not the case. We
hope correspondents will take notice and
hereafter direct their letters to the STATES
MAN, and that those having business con
nected with the establishment will apply to
the proprietors, at the office.
, 1861-12-13

W The postmaster at this place informs US
that the mails will be sent to the Dalles by Miller
& Blackmor's line of coaches. This line is row
making regular trips A coach was dispatched
this morning with the mails and nine through
passengers.
, 1861-12-13

W Mr.. J. G. Isaacs. of this city, has returns OF
an assay of Salmon river dust, made at the Mint
in San Francisco, at $12,68 Per ounce.
, 1861-12-13

~ oee letters from Portland for par
1cHiars IN regard to the food.
, 1861-12-13

IMPORTANT TO SETTLERS call attention
to the Register and Receivers notice to settlers
in another column. 1t will be seen that settlers
are required to forward their declaratory state
ments to the Land Office within limited time,
and it is necessary that this should be promptly
attended to in order to secure claims.