The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-07-23

from Kentucky. 80 barrels Of oil had
just been received at Richmond, bearing
the mark Philadelphia.
A man named Debow had erected a
percussion cap machine which turns out
$4,000 daily. He is also engaged in
building three more. He experienced
difficulties in Obtaining decorating pow
der.
Mr.. Debow is also constructing tele
graph instruments, and recently construc.
led an Internal machine. He has gone
to Norfolk to give it practical test.
The steamer Yorktown has been rails
ed and mounted with eight Ga Founders
at Richmond.
The estimated number of men at York
town was $4,000, and 10000 at Nor
folk
The troops from Pensacola at Rich
mond generally concur in the impossible
i,y OF taking Pickens. 1t is said they
We're induced 10 come north from repre-
sensations that Folt Monroe would fall
an easy prey.
Provisions are at present plenty in
Richmond, and vast crops of cereals are
being harvested.
The Washington Star confirms the re
port about the rebel steamer Yorktown,
and adds that two officers, late of the
Federal navy, are making surveys of the
river to get her out into the bay. Com
modore Strinyham is prepared to meet
her.
A letter from Marlinsburg dated 18th
says Gen. Patterson was marching on
Winchester by twenly-one different
routes.
ST. Louis, July 17.-Mr Hayward
Superintendent of the Hannibal and ST..
Louis r. r., just from Hannibal r. R.,
sent the following dispatch previous to
leaving that place
HUDsoN Mo-, July l6.-Eight hun
dred Federal troops came up ahead of the
passenger train this morning AS far as
Melville. Thirty miles above St. Charles,
on The North Missouri r R., the track
was torn up and troops fired into An
engagement ensued. which resulted in
The loss of seven rebels killed and sever.
al taken prisoners. One man caught
with gun in his hands, was immediate
~ hung, and others attempting 10 escape
were rlddled with balls. The fighting
still continued when the passenger train
passed up. The Federal loss was three
killed and seven wounded. Thirty hor-
ses were captured BY the Fedelals. The
strength OF the rebels not known.
WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE M:eM
gencer says an officer arrived here last
night direct from Martnsburg yesterday
morning. He says Johnson broke up
his camp a. Bunker Hill on Monday, anu
&C nm need the march OF his whole army
towards Winchester. Gen. Patterson
with his entire force Immediately wen
IN pursuit and was about eleven miles in
the rear Of johnson.
Special TO the Conmercial.-A mess.
age 10 the War Department SAYS Fair
lax Court House was occupied at sun,
rise, the rebels having previously aban-
doned The place.
GERMANTowN, July III P. M.-The
first division of The grand army, under
Gen. Tyler, commenced moving this
morning at half past five. About mile
from the village a heavy obstruction was
discovered in the road. In less than two
minutes the whole of the barricade was
removed. The rebels abandoned their
position as soon as Gen. Schenck's col
umn commenced marching. Henlzhill
some TWO and halt miles west OF Wen
NJ, was reached. The enemy undoubtedly
s,lll retreating through thick piece OF
timber, leaving tangible evidence of their
hurry IN large quantity OF blankets,
pistols, guns, canleens, &c, left behind.
The column was about pushing on
when scouts reported a battery of several
pieces less than half mile ahead. lii
The meantime other scouts came in and
reported that the rebels had precipilalely
abandoned the battery. and were retreat
ing. They dispersed, and the entrench-
ments were quietly entered and taken pos
session of by the skirmisLers. The posi-.
ton Was very strong one, and could
easily have been defended.
The division will move on this D. m,
10 the vicinity ol Ceutrevile, where the
enemy is said 10 be in strong force.
100 p. m.-Gen. Mcdowell and staff
has just arrived with divisions and will
move Oh toward the junction TO morrow.
WAsHISeToN. July l8.-Special to
Post.-Adyices from McDowells head.
quarters say that the army marched ear.
~ this morning for Centrevile. Nc.
Dowell said last night that he believed
that the rebels would fight there. /, is
reported that the rebels under Johnson
are enc eavoriny 10 effect junction with
Beauregard.
Federal scouts report $4,000 to 40, 900
rebels "A! Centreville and Manassas.
The battery which accompanies Gen.
Mcdowell consists of eight 32- Founders
the largest field battery in the service
SoNGsTER STATION, on the line Of the
Orange aud Alexandria Il. r., 10 miles
from Alexandria. July live have
seen the enemy flying before us, but in
consequence of The roughness of the
march, and owing to The heavy guns that
we have carried along, they have sue
ceeded IN making then escape without a
tight. We have now full possession OF
I 4 IN a s.,.. So. Il.