New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-28
A UNION LADY FROM MANASSAS.
Her Report of Our Wounded
L Di,rs,eb 10 The y. Y. Tribune.

WASHINGTON, Saturday, July "a, leol.
WHISKY VS.. PISTOLS.
It will be reeoIected that Lieut. Budd of the
ResoIute seized the schooner Buena Vista in ST.
Mary's River on the ground that, although os'
tsnsibly bound for that place from Baltimore,
her cargo consisting, according to the manifest,
of provisions, was destined for Virginia. The
evidence not being sufficient to hold her, she was
released, but her cargo was ordered to be sold
10 Capt. Beckwith of the COmmlssariat Depart
uent. On examination be made the discovery
that Eve barrels, purpOrting to be, and bought as
being filed with whisky, were full of excellent
pistols, a capital bargain for the Government,
and serious loss to the Rebels.
MASSACHUSETTS TROOPS.
Colonel Webster's regiment Of Massachusetts
troops has gone to Harper's Ferry. The 10th
Massachusetts, is expected at Hampton Roads at
O'Clock to-day, and viii be due here tO-mor-
row.
DOWN THE POTOMAC.
A large party has gone down the river men,
bers of the Press, of Congress, and Senators, on
the steamer CoatzacoacOs, at the invitation Of
NJ. o. Roberts. 1t is possible the trip may ex-
tend to Fortress Monroe.
A GENEROUS ACT.
Secretary Chase mas given mp bis house as a
hospital to wounded soldiers.
NO REBEL TROOPS AT WINCHESTER.
The Baltimore Sun asserts, on authority OF
passengers from Winchester, that there are no
Rebel troops there now, the Virginia militia left
IN charge having gone home.
RECRUITS FOR TIE REGULARS.
Upward Of o hundred recruits 10 the 9Th In
EAnty arrived from Governors Island this morn
ing.
SAFETY OF COL. WILCOX.
Col. Wilcox of the 1st Michigan Regiment,
who was wounded and left on the field, has been
heard from, and is safe. His wife, who had come
On from Detroit to ascertain the facts about his
fate, this morning received from the Colonel
dispatch assuring her of his safety. He was shot
through the arm, and otherwise injured lie
was captured and sent 10 Richmond, where he
noW is. lie is surrounded by his old West
Point classmates, and is receiving the best Of
treatment His wife left for Detroit this morn
ing, in good spirits, and greatly relieved in mind.
PROPOSED BRiGADIERs.
A circular has been sent 10 Pennsylvania, re.
gpesting &ke State authorities to recommend two
Brigadier. Generals. 1t is believed that Captain
Rush and Col. Porter will be the men. Col.
Porter commanded the I'd Brigade of Col. Hun
teF's Division, consisting of Regulars, and the
New-York Eighth and Fourteenth. In the late
action he displayed those soldierly qualities which
entitled him 10 the original command
GEN. PATTERSON AGAIN.
correspondent OF The Uashington Star,
Writing from Harpers Ferry, slirlns that Gen.
Patterson knew that Johnston had only Ia, 900
men at Winchester when he gave out that his
army numbered 10000 and adds that Gen. Pat
terson was in the habit Of complaining that he
was made wet nurse to Washington.
A REGIMENT ACCEPTED.
The Regiment of Gen. c. b. Stuart Of
Western New-York, was accepted to-day. zen.
Stuart was formerly Engineer-n-C Chief OF the
Navy. His regiment is chiefly composed of
engineers and mechanics. q
The Ira Harris Guards, Col o. Delorest's
Regiment Of Cavalry. one thousand strong, were
accepted to-day. They are to furnish their own
horses and equipments, and to be mustered ia
~ soon as ready.
INDIANA IN THE WAR.
The Eleventh Indiana Regiment, Zouayes
Colonel Wallace, whose exploits are familiar to
all, has been ordered here. The Indiana Dele
cation called upon General Mcclellan BY ap.
yoiDtment this evening.
This is the same regiment substantially that
did 90 well In Western Virginia, most Of tho
men having reenlisted for three years.
The Indiana Delegation, in course of cOnyersa-
ton, complimented Gen. Mcclellan very bigliy
On the conduct Of the Indiana troops that have
been under his command. Col. Wallace who is
here on business contested with his regiment
was present.
WEST POINT CADETS.
The Third Class Of Cadets is to be graduated
ct West Point Immediately.
BAD FOR oFrIcE-sEEKgRs.
ms bill for promoting the efficiency Of the
afmy' as it had passed, makes no provision
"as.e'er Tor the appointment of the numerous
sxpican's, who viii please take notice.
TIE DIRECT TAX nuL.
@~ eveet taxation bill bss heeA reoommitted