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THE SEAT OF WAR.

There is no doubt that we have suffered reverse
in Northwestern Virginia We need not disguise
the fact, or attempt to conceal it from ourselves.
Three hundred and fifty Nirglnians at Rich Noun
tain fought like tigers for two hours, against five
thousand of the enemy standing in their tracks until
more than onehaif of them were shot down-re-
fusing to retreat and refusing to surrender. Sub
sequenty Garnett's command was cut OIL by the
enemy, numbering four to our one, and suffered
reverse. The immense disparity in numbers, and
the fact that the Aboitionsts were aided, and our
men entrapped, by traitor Virgipans Of the Garlic
stamp, will explain this defeat. 1t only remains,
then, for a force equal to McClellan's to be dis
patched Immediately against him, Or else he will
advance until he establishes himself in Stanton in
the very heart Of Virginia. Give our men anything
like equal numbers, and fair fight, and we have
no fear of the result.
But if we have been defeated in the Northwest,
our disaster is more than compensated by the bril-
liant victory at Bulls Run. The picked men Of the
enemy there engaged us--those who had been
longest in service and were best drilled, and had
superiority of numbers. We have driven them
back from their position, leaving over five hundred
dead Yankees on the field to attest the impetuosity
Of our charge and the 7alor with which our soldiers
fought. The advance upon Richmond, SO much
clanored for by the North, is checked at the first
onset, and the baf1lcd scoundrels are now deliber
atiag what to do too much ashamed to give it up
altogether and yet too cowardly to advance
Beauregard is ready for them whenever they again
choose to make the desperate effort. And the re-
ception they have met with is only "priming y
to what they will receive if they attempt 10 pass
his lines with their whole force.
Patterson, who is to be superseded, it appears
by the cornstalk General, Banks, is said to be adj
vancing upon Winchester, where our General John
ston is. We do not bceye, however, he means tt
offer fight. His object is, probably, to get behini
Johnston, slip up the valley and effect junction
with Mcclellan. Or il he has crossed the Potomac
as one account states he is undoubtedly making
for Washington, to take the place Of the army sen
across from the Federal capital into Virginia. H
is not much to be feared, wherever he goes
Mcclellan is the only General the Abotionsts hay
who has thus far shown any capacity as militar
leader.
Meantime, Wise and Floyd are getting togehe
large forces in the West and Sguthwost--and
Mcclellan does not look sharp Ne viii find hnse
cut off from the road by which he entered into VII
ginia. With Wise and Floyd behind him, an
Beauregard in front, he will be lucky if he get
back into Ohio with even the wreck Of his army
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Gen. George 10. Mcclellan.
We copy from the Petersburg Express the

We copy from the Petersburg Express the fol
lowing sketch of the above named officer, whose
rapid march into Northwestern Virginia has lately
brought him into prominent notice:
There seems to be more Importance attached to |
the movements of this officer, than to those of any
other in the Yankee service, not excepting even |
old Fuss and Feathers As he commands |
prominent division OF the enemy's forces, and has
recently made rather more rapid advances into
Virginia than many of us desire, q brief sketch
of his career may not be without interest at this
momentous iuucture in affairs. He stands next in
rank to Gen Scott, and is scarcely % years of age,
having been sorn in Philadelphia on the I'd of De
cember, 1926 When sixteen, he entered the Mill
tary Academy at West Point, and graduated with
the class of 1916, with the rank of Breyet Second
Lieutenant of Engineers. He was in the Mexican
war, and for gallant conduct in the battles of Con
treras and Churubusco was Brcvetted First Lieu
tenant. For like conduct in the battle Of Molino
del Rey, on the Sth Of september, 1871, he was
offered a Brevet Captaincy, which he declined
He was advanced to this rank, however subse
quenty, for gallant conduct in the battle of
Chapultepec,' and received the command of a
| company of Sappers, Miners and Pontoneers in
May, l146.
At the close of the Mexican war, Mr.. Mcclellan
| returned to West Point where he remained on
| duty with the sappers and miners until 1851. Dur
| ing this time he introduced the bayonet exercise
into the army, and translated and adopted man
| ull which has since become textbook for the
| Yankee service. During the spring of 1852, be was
assigned to duty under Maj. R. B. Marcy, in the
TSee m VI va, sDT orSNraT to Texas as senior enmi
nner On tbo "f,f. Of con parsifer = Smitb a1d
o No. f sa W. months in snrvnrir1 thn
M,o Garr nf bat Stata In Xxx he o
Az tJ Pacifr snas+ in command of hn
WaStern of tha survey If The Nnrth Pncifc
| ronfe He rptured to the East in 1874 on dirty
'l' ,Ih w y Panif survey ana Vas n
+n3 is, j.; sarrn+ seryiro 10 fie West jM,ns
H. no1 1oa bn racaived con1,nissor in III
- az r,,ajr, and vas a,ininta1 Ia n
r. ,;snJ, rb r,,r r. tin 1+
ny a VI b ''9 pan am in Nnrthcrn RTs.i1 ~
TnSar5 hcofcd i now an ofacr in the Confej
St"t army, + t; Iyo,a of tn SCn Gs N
r U ta 'C ,',.- he s,nari4 fbn
NV, t Ssos 5I|ilan:s r@Hort nH ne Iirga
n2ition Of Enronoan Armies and the 0perat;6ns
~ @ w. nnarto Whine nm1,"lvi-o t' rp.
y, ,NG Of H. i, th Cr,aa sG2nryhet
o,li' W ~ III; o,tatf 4 sief 5nIIi '''
,' wv WrTaan reIireJ ~ nos;
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Letter from %lroin1a.
Special to the New Orleans oreseent,I

Special to the New Orleans Creseent,l
RIcH3oSD, July d. 1861.
lh. Editor: The most notable man in the Conted-
crate army north OF Virginia is Ouisauian. Jno. $.
Scott native OF one Of the FGlicanas, has rendered
incaculable services to Gen. Magrudcr and his COM
mand, in his capacity Of scout He is fearless, and
has passed through the most imminent dangers
without injury. II was Scott who penetrated the
lines of the enemy at Viewpoints News, andrep0rtcd
their strength and position to Gen. Magruder. He
passed the piCkes the 4th Of June last, just be-
fore daylight and taking his position on the roof Of
an unnhabited house, remained there until guard
mounting undiscovered. 1t was Scott who notified
Gen. Magruder of the advance of the Federal forces
on Great Bethel on the 10th Of June. He reported
their number, also; reported the det0Ur made by
Major Winthrop FOR the purpose OF turning MaBru-
der's batteries, in which he was foiled by a cruel
and destrnctvefire Of the masked battery, killing
Winthrop and dispensing the enemy. He never
hunts in couples but relies alone on his w0odcraft
aud daring--fr0m retreat to tattoo he selects the
period for passing the guard, takes some cold pro-
visions for himself and a few ears OF corn for his
horse. He never lights fire, nor sleeps near his
horse, but lays in the thcket for hours awaiting the
enemy if in force he mounts his horse and reports
II only one or two he is certain to bag one OF them
and leave the other one terrified and amazed at the
sudden loss of his companion. Gen. Magruder re-
Gently, al Young's Mills, when annoyed by the CON
ralctory reports of his scouts said to one of his
Aus " II Scott was here we could learn the
truth" He makes no reports that can be ques
TONED; whatever lie says is considered true and
| reliable.
y, Gen Beauregard on Thursday last ordered the
washington Artillery to pack napsacks and be in
readiness for ten minutes notification He also
directed the Seventh Louisiana Volunteers, Col
hays commanding, to move on Friday morning
SIX miles towards the Vernon road, leaving every
thlDg behind them but simple change of clothing
1t is supposed that some important movement is In
| contemplation.
regret to have overheard some severe, and
| rather impairment structures on the number of
| Louisiana women, who have followed their hus-
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BEAUREGARp BATTALIoS.--As may be seen by
referring u eur advertising columns, meeting Of
the officers Of this Battalion is ordered TO be held
st the ofhos 81 the Carondelet Canal and Naviga-
ton Company, at the head of the Old Basin, on
"Wednesday evening next, at o'clock, to consider
important business.
We learn that since the formation of this Bat
talon, several Of the independent volunteer COM
panes of the city have signifed desire to attach
themselves to it. and therefore the speedy forma-
ton ct : Beauregard Regiment may safely be
predicted Il certainly is now a fine body of
troops, aud as each and every man composing it is
jealousy bent on preparing himself to success
fully meet the enemy, much may be expected from
il when tie exigencies OF public service calls it
Y into the field
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

SourHERN military MANuAL.-We have receiy-
ed from the publishers, Messrs. j. L. Power, of
jackson, Miss, and q. P Lathrop, New Orleans,
a copy Of the above named work. 1t contains all
the Confederate military laws, articles of war,
army regulations, field artillery, Mahons treatise
on the effects Of masketry and artillery, and the
means Of directing the fire 50 as to obtain the best
results also, Hardee's manual Of arms, illustrated,
the military ordinances of Louisiana and Missis-
sppi, etc, etc. The book should be in the hands
of every officer OF the Confederate States and
militia,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

SURRENDER or FEDERAL ConpAEY.--From the
report Of Aljutant-General Mcintosh to Gen. Nc
culloeh, published in the Van Buren, Press, we
learn the fact that company of Federal troops,
At Neesho, surrendered to the Confederate troops
without firing gun. The Confederate troops
were Gol. Charchills Regiment, and Capt Charles
a. carrolPa Company The expedition was under
the command Of Mcintosh.
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No. CAR BOX OIL, in casks and barrels, sr.
peio to Lard or equal to sperm oils, l0f
Railroad car boxes ........','.7.... ao CTS. gai'
No. REFINED OIL in casks and barrels
suitable for mixing with any other OILS. "
No. REFINED OIL in casks and barrcs
suitable for painting MI outside work,
aud any color except white. 70
No. 3 REFINED OIL, in cgsks and bills, suit
able for Ship and Steamboat decks, ROOF
ing. etc...............,.... 70
MOL GAS OIL in casks and barrels, sEitablo
for the various kinds Of gas apparatus. IS
COMMON ROsGN OIL. in casks, suitable for
mixing with Lime for Washes also for
covering fences, works 0tc., pressrv
ing the wood from exposure 10 the
tier, OF for mixing with common paint or
Turllers' Oils........ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
AXtEor WHEEL. GREASE. in barrels, half
bhs and kegs made for the Plantation,
FnrIn, City and Country .......''5ta ro4 c. ID.
NAPTIIA Crude aud Refined IN cnks, used
for manu- actuliug burning uids, etc. l5tog0 cts al.
NAVY PITCH, in q nHd 10 gall. barrels, war
rnn,ed free from Wafer, Sand, Chips md
Oh her impurities. Ptice according 'omar'
kct.
We ARE manufacturing hc aDoVe~enn7erated articles,
and a.e prepared TO i'll orders We call the attention Of
AZ, plEE md UNIFORM, manufactured exclusively from
Southern nlp and managed and owned by Southern Hen
CONrEDFRATE BONDS ant REAsuRY NOTES taken
III par. Discounts nndo TO tic taje
SIMEON TOBY, JR.,
t,.1 ,eo,f, President,
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The f0IIoW1HH
Carrie Rsllll , ballad words by Capt W. G..
Capers, q. a., music by Professor Won La Hache.
e Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still" words by
u. b. Carpenter, and music by w. 7. Wrghton.
& Orleans Cadets Quckstep, = by E. 0. Eaton /;
second edition, b-the portrait of Charley Dreux
and TIVE Of his comrades.
From T, 2. Werlein & Halsey, Nos. and 5
Camp street, we have received
K The Sunny South Gaiop,'' by VIM. G. Ewing,
III, dedicatedto Mrs. Helen V. Prichard,
/" Band Polka, = as played BY the New Orleans
Brass Bands; By Carl Spohr.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

CHARLESTON PERsoNALTIEs.--We copy the sub
joined items from the Charleston Mercury Of the
18th inst:
NJ. de St. Andre, lately appointed by the French
Government Consul to Charleston, to succeed NJ.
de Beligny, has arrived and is at the Mills House.
We understand that NJ. de St. Andre has not
been either to Richmond or to Washington, and
we presume has received no ereqltdielr either from
the Northern Government or from the President of
the Confederate States.
We learn from the best authority that the resig-
nation of Brigader General James Sim0ns has been
accepted by his Excellency, Gov. F. W. Pickens.
1t is absolutely necessary that successor should
be selected forthwith.
Gen. Simons has been connected with the volun-
teer military of Charleston for nearly thirty years
During most of this period he has been in commits
sions
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

IMPROVEMENT IN FIRE ARMs.--Mr 7. ". Golfer,
Of Portsmouth, Va. has just completed an i'm
prorenieht in revolving firearms, by which the
process OF loading is SO much facilitated that the
ordinary Colt or other revolver, with this improve
,lent attached, may be loaded and discharged with
four.fold rapidity. Mr.. Cofer, says the Portsmouth
Transcript, has left for Richmond, for the purpose
of securing patent for his invention.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

MILtraRY GooDs.- Mr.. f. Frankie, on Poydras
street, next 70 the corner Of Carondelet, has re-
ceiyed fresh additions to his splendid assortment
Of military goods such as swords reyolvers of DIFF
ferent patents, sashes and belts, buttons, gold
laces and cords, red and blue broadeloth silk oil
cloth etc. Mr.. Frankie also repairs and sells
watches and jewelry, at the lowest prices and IN
der full guarantee. Read his advertisement
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COLONEL JOKES NJ. WTTHERS PRoMoTED.-A letter
from Norfolk received yesterday, says the Mobile
Tribune of the 10th, states that Col. Withers has
been promoted to the position of Brgadier-General
When the letter was written Captain Oracle among
others, was much spoken of for the place Of
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ID Our thanks are due to Mr.. George Ellis, No.
"a Commercial Place and Old Levee, opposite the
Post-cfile for late New York papers.
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s,renrth of the United States Navy.

According to the report of Lincoln's Secretary
of the Navy, their strength in that arm is as fol-
lows, excluding vessels on the stocks, those I'M
finished those used as stationary receiving and
storeships, and those considered ineXpedient to
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OF this force the following were in commission,
.he remanler heinz in Nrlin2rY dlSmlntled. etc: ::

officers and marine, of about 600 men. and nearly
all OF them were on foreign stations. The home
squadron consisted of twelve vessels carrying Isl
guns and about 1000 men. OF this squadron, only
four small vessels, carrying % guns and abou. 80
men, were in Northern ports.
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BUSINESS w LIFtc ATIogs.-- Dolbear Commercial
eafsf Camp and sommon stteesw make liberal
arrangements With all those who desire 10 oualify tbnl
for business hose Whoare made from Their youth or other
cause o 60 70 the battle fela hopa qualify themselves ia
+ ale caEeof the business Of those who do 90 y
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

The Chief of Police, we learn from the Louisville
Journal, has prohibited the singing of political
and national airs in that city. Alas, poor old Ken
tucky where is that liberty your SONS were SO
bOastful of in former days?
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

TRouBlE Expected IN New MExIoo.-The San
Antonio Ledger has late advices from New Mexico.
Brigadier,G General T. B, Stanton has arrived and
organized two regmentsfor Lincolns service. The
FIRST Regiment is commanded by Cefan St. Vrain,
Colonel, and Kit Carson, the celebrated guide,
Lieutenant Colonel. The Second Regiment is com
mandsd By Megirel Pine, Colonel and Manuel
Chara, Lieutenant Colonel. The Fifth and Seventh
regular infantry have orders to march to the States
So We may look for trouble in New Mexico The
Ledger says Stanton is a Southern renegade.
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VARiEriEs STABLES. Mr.. 3. NJ. French has. we
perceive esamea the proptietoip OF This coaesrr gas
basgies ias h9EssF and prices 10 spt The times "a, ia AZ
81 M esy new siye MIN cali at nryadas strEst oot
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Russia s 0NE THousASDrH ANSIvERsARy.--Next
year il the thousaadth anniversary Of the founda-
ton Of the Russian Empire. They intend to cele-
brate the occasion wthone Of their grand national
religious festivals. The spectacle at St. Peters
burg and Moscow will probably be very magnif.
cent ana the recent manumission Of zerfs will
give il peculiar significance.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

THREE MONTHS VoLrHTGErs.-T correspond
ent Of tic New York Express says all Tie regi-
ments' time of enlistment expiring between tie
2N.h instant and August ID is as follows:
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ITDIAN VIEW OF THE COMET QuEsuoN-The
little Rock Sta tp Eayatte saws.

:
Little Rock State Gazette says:
BY letter from the Indian country, from which
we are requested to make an extract we learn
that the Indian prophets say that :" the comet is
following the great Southern warrior, McCulloch
and is a sign that he will run all the Lincoln troops
into the Big Water"
We hone that no Indian may be hung as false
prophet on account of this comet prophecy hut
as to the question of who is " following the
comet is in the North and travelling rorthwaTd ;
therefore, we wonld suggest that Mc0uloch is fol
lowing the comet rather than that the comet is fol-
lowing McCulloch. May it be the forerunuer Of
his Victories
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

STAFF OF THE CHEF OF TIE CnOCTAW NATION
The following named gentlemen constitute the
military staff of the principal Chief Of the Chloe
taw Nation, as required by the recent act of the
General Council, organizing the forces Tor the de-
fence Of the country:
George Hudson, Principal Chief and Commander
of the Army of the Nation; Tandy Walker, Adju-
tant- General; L. s. ", Folsom, Quortelmaster-
General; L. Loman, Judge-Adyocate Dr.. Geo.
W. West, SUPERINTENDENT
The members Of the staff all rank as Lieutenant
Colonies, and when in actual service receive the
same pay as officers Of the cavalry of correspond
ing rank in the Army of the Confederate States.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

Among the arrivals in Richmond, on the l7th
lnaf., we notice that Of our fellow-citizen Dr. G.
Beard, Surgeon Of the First Regiment Of Louisiana
Volunteers
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TRANSFER OF New ORLEANS CoMPASIEs - We
copy the abjoined from the Norfolk Herald of the
10th inst:
We learn that the Third Company Of Louisiana
Guards, Company 9, under command of Captain
Frank Rowle, heretofore attached to the First
Louisiana Regiment, will leave Camp Vincent at
an early hour this morning, and come up TO the
city TO embark on the o'clock train Of the Nor
folk and Petersburg Railroad, en- route for York
town, having been transferred at their own solci-
tation, with the view of joining their First Com
pany, A, in the regiment Of the iamented Col.
DreuX, at that point.
ave learn, further that Capt. Gilarley, command
ing Company B, Of the same battalion, mas been
arranging for a siLnilar movement, which Will no
doubt be effected in few days.
The Withdrawal of these efficient and admirable
companies from this neigbOrhoOd, will cause a
blank in our social as well military circles that
cannot easily be filled again. Composed OF the
elite Of the Crescent City, the Guards have borne
themselves since they came amongst us in a man
ner that has elected the Warmest attachment .!
the part Of our citizens, whose concurrent cXpe
ronce will stamp every man Of them as al accom-
plished gentleman and a brave chivalroGs soldier
Orr best wishes go with them 10 their new dnC
more stirring field OF duty.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

ssTRAaER LouIsaIII.E.--A clerk viii be ON the
Ieyce his sosan receive height for this steamer up for
Memphis and ne WY La diugs
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a. Adams Express Company have our thanks
for late Northern papers.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

INFoRAA11os " NrED.M r. John Capprise, of
Asisfs. wishes Intelligence or Catherine Kroc9a whose
'hsreabou are af present unknown See advertisement.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

U. S. MAN-OF-WAH ATTACKS FOET HATTEFAS, EuT
Is RErULsED.-The Newbern (N.C.) Progress says
that Information had been received there from
Lieut.. c. W. Night commanding at Fort Hatteras,
that on Wednesday last, the 10th inst, U. S.
man.of-1Yar, Al guns, came under the batteries at
Fort Hatteras and commenced an engagement,
which lasted for an hour or more. The vessel was
struck twice, and thought to have been seriously
disabled, as she suddenly got up anchor and
steamed off. No damage was done on our side
not man being harmed. 1t is thought that the
vessel was one of the many men.ofwar cruising
about in search of Southern priyateers.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

NEW MusIc.--We have received from the pub
fishers, A E. Blackmar & Bro, No, "a Camp street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

WHOSE NEwFouNDLAND DOG ?-See the adyer-
liseLnent in another column,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-22

The citizens of Tuscaloosa, Ala, have subscribed
$50 900 to the Southern loan.
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A New Gun INvENTED.-Mr. I. +. Christman, Of
Salem, N. C., has invented a gun which throws III
balls at fire. and zoos in a minute, 1t is said to
be terrible weapon. 1t is so simple that it can
be worked by boy 10 Or T. years. 1t is now on
e Exhibition At Rnleigl.