The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-06

and Union men under Col. Moore.
Thousands of stands of arms have been
distributed by Gov. KirkwOOd along the
southern border of Iowa.
Much excitement prevails on the border
of both States.
The rebels are driving Union men from
north eastern Missouri.
In the House, Dawes, from Committee
on Elections, reported resolutions that
Shield was entitled to his seat as a member
from Oregon instead of Thayer now occu-
pying.
LOUISVILLE. July 25lb.-TroOps in large
numbers are being hurried from Tennessee
iutO Virginia.
WASHINGTON, July 26th.-l 900 troops
which were not brought upon the field are
in as good condition as possible after long
march upon insufficient ralions. Other reg
imenls bich were in action are now beiug
fully organized.
Had our company officers in the late en-.
gagement been good, we should have been
much better off. The COmmssary dapart-
ment is responsible in great degree for
the disaster. Hungry bellies are unhesita
iingIy pronounced by field officers to be at
the bottom of it.
The conduct OF the rebels in firing on bOs-
piIabIes aud killing our wounded etc, ex-
cites horror. Cameron strOve to prevent
the attack. being convinced of its madness
General Mcdowell and all bis officers doubt
ed as TO the result when the attack was
made, but it was determined to run gpeat
risk in hopes of a great victory. Our loss
in artillery, ammunition, and provisions
captured or thrown away is probably with
in $4,000
Army orders have been issued requiring
all regimental officers to undergo inspection
and will only be suffered to assume com.
mand after the approval of General Scott
Regiments reported One-half cut 10 pieces
are found not twenty missing.
Six complete batteries OF artillery arrived
here to day.
Nearly sixty thousand troops have been
offered the Government since the battle,
many of whom have seen European service.
According to general orders, no vOlun-
teers will he mustered into service who can
not speak the English language.
Ohio has several new regiments ready,
which have been accepted.
Connecticut regiments which came in
latest from the battle field, saved two mil
lions by the collection of stores, which had
been abandoned during the retreat.
Col. Miles, who commanded the Reserve
Corps at Centreville, during the fight al
Bulls Run, has been arrested for derelic-
tion of duty.
The rebels are planting batteries of arLil-
lery at Fairfax Court House.
Congress will not adjourn this week.
BALTIMORE. July 25th.-A private letter
from Gen. Patterson, dated Harper's Fer
ry, July 22d, says: General johnson re-
treated to Winchester, where be had thrown
up iutrenchments and bad large number
OF heavy guns. / could have turned his
position aud attacked him in the rear, but
he bad received large reinfOrcements from
Mississippi. Alabama and Louisiana, max
ing a total force of 35 900 Confederates and
5000 from Virginia. My force was lees
than twenty thousand, being nineteen regi.
ments, whose time of service was up or
would expire within week, all refusing to
stay one hour over time but four regiments,
namely: two Indiana and 1lth aud 18th
Pennsylvania regiments. Nine regiments
have gone home. Two more will 20 to-
day, aud three tomorrow. To avoid being
cut off with the remainder | fell back tO
this place."
1t having become rumored fight had
occurred at Harper's Ferry, dispatch was
sent TO the agent of the Associated Press
inquiring. The following was the answer :
1--WE had a severe fight but were successful,
and routed the rebels completely"
1t is reported that Beauregard had gone
in the direction Of Harper's Ferry.
WASHINGTON, July 26th.-Iu the Senate,
the bill to prevent aud punish fraud Oh the
part Of officers making contracts for Gov
ernmenL was taken up and passed.
The House, in committee of the whole on
a direct tax, Mr.. Blair asked leave to report
the Senate bill providing for the transpOr.
tation and delivery of arms TO loyal citi.
zens in rebelIiOus States. Burnett objected.
Southern dispatches, via Louisville, July
26th, say jeff Davis commanded the cen.
ter, Beauregard the right, aud Johnston the
left wing of the force at Manassas. The
best Federal troops were concentrated
against Johnston's command, aud pressed
70 severely that the issue in that direction
seemed doubtful. II was here BartOn's
Georgia regiment was posted, which was 80
terribly cut up. A large body Of troops
from Davis command was sent at this crit
ical moment to JUhnston's assistance and
turned the tide OF battle.
jeff. Davis in dispatch to the Southern
Congress at Richmond, states among other
things that the battle was mainly fought by