The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-25
EFFECT OF THE DEFEAT.

EFFECT OF TIE DEFEAT.
Tho rout Of the memorable 2lst has virtually thrown
the government back into the defensive position
pied three months ago. No more offensive operations
from this city need be expected before fall The
lesson of Sunday last has induced tho President
with the absolute control Of military matters and the old
chiotain win now have his way, and take his own
time in suppressing the rebellion.
THE pErENcEs OF WASHINGTON
large number of heavy guns aud murars in addition
10 those already in position have been placed to-day upon
the deienccs and works surrounding the city, under the
supervision OF Captain Seymour Of Major Andorsons
officers at Fort Sumter.
MIssoURlAN CAVALRY REGIMENT ACCEPTED.
The Secretary OF War has to-day accepted regiment Of
cavalry already raised in St. Louis. It numbers 200
men, and is armed with Sharp's rifles, army revoyers
and sabrcs II was recruited by Col C. A. Eis formerly
Texas Ranger under the famous Jack Hayes and be
commanded by him, under the Of the "First regi
mont Of Missouri Rangers" The Colonel who is here has
promptly reported for orders and be mustered into
the service on the LIST day Of August
4 CAVALRY COMPANY ORGANIZING.
cavalry company, TO be attached Colonel Young
Cavalry regiment, is being recruited here. 1t will be
commanded by Vim. j. Gary, Virginia Union man, who
is thoroughly familiar with all the roads and bride paths
in the parts of Virginia adjacent to this city. lie
the Mexican war
IMPORTANT 70 MILITARY MEN.
The War Department is getting rs eyes open. An let
tiers accepting regiments, written since the battle OF
bloody run, contain the following language
Your regiment accepted with the distinct understand
ing That TINS department Will revoke the comnsi ms Of
all officers who may not prove competent for command.
This il right, and should have been done long ago
ATTACK ON THE PICKET GUARD AT FALLS CHURCH.
Early this tho uart nj Neur Xor,e
Twenty fourth, at FAILS Church. twenty two in number
with captain attacked by about forty rebel cavalry
and driven in. Half dozen shots were exchanged No
injured on side
The rebel pickets within Ave miles of US on the
Columbia road.
THE BLOCKADE.
steamer has been sent down to Chapel Point TO
prevent schooncrs from landing suspected that the
rebels receive many Of their supplies from ths quarter
The Pocahonas lies off Aqua creek and the ice boat is
cruising further down.
The United States steamer Live Yankee arrived q, the
Navy Yard today about three O'Clock She reports that the
Resoute despatched Friday last cruising cx
petition along the Eastern shore in search Of steamer
said to be loaded with goods for the rebel States She
expected 10 return within three days, but tidngs OF
her have yet been received Boats by the
Yankee to institute general search but signs Of her
discovered u IS feared she has fallen into the
hands Of the rebels.
Tho Yankee also brings intelligence Of the erection of
large battery just below the site Of the former batteries
at Aqua Creek.
PROTECTION FOR THE OVERLAND MAIL.
Senator Latham by earnest solicitation has obtained to-
day order from the War Department to raise full regi
melt Of infantry and five hundred cavalry three years
volunteers in California, TO protect the overland mail
and emigration from Carson valley Fort
ncy Colonel Carlos A. Waite, Of the Eighth infantry
leaves the 1st Of August by Panama. to take general
command Of this force and give efficiency. Califonans
here very much satisfied at this important step.
BALLOON RECoNNoIssANCE.
Professor loves balloon sent up this morning
greater distance than any previous occasion said
that large body of the enemy advancing but
probable that they have advanced yet beyond
their original lines before the advance of General Ne
Dowell's division
NEW YORK REGIMENTS COMING HOME.
The Eighth regiment New York State Militia Col George
Lyons will arrive New York morrow afternoon from
the seat Of war.
The sxtynnt}i regimen, left for New York this evex-
ing.
The Seventy first regiment of New York returns home
Tomorrow