The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-08-06

~ HiAlNNioN, ~ ulN AAoJ' ASiA NSIl,
acting commander Of the Michigan LIST
regiment in his official report of the en-
gagement on Sunday, says his loss was
heavy, occurring mostly in front of the
enemy's batteries. The loss of officers
is large, proportionalely to men. No
troops could have maintained their posi-
lion any length Of time under such a
lire. They We're hurried into action ai-
ter "A march OF twelve miles over an ex-
ceedingly billy and dusty road, with lit
tie or no time for rest or reireshment !:
but the men eyinced GOODNESS, endur.
ance and courage Which entities them to
the highest praise.
Col. Richardson, in his report, gives
great credit to the Michigan 81 and 4lh
regiments, for covering his retreat.
The following is the loss of the Mich
igan Isl regiment. 1t went into the field
with 475 men and 25 officers, and lost 9
officers and 1870 men.
Several New York regiments have re-
enlisted for the war. The Notifications
| about Washington are fast being mount
ed with heavy guns. Our out-posts are
again being gradually extended in tie
direction o! the rebels. The Cabinet had
a pro!racted session to-day, lasting more
than four hours.
4 soldier Of the 6aih regiment arrived
here to night having escaped from Man
assas, where he Was held as a prisoner,
He says the rebels had many prisoners
who were closely confined. Many Of
them died. He had little or no opportu.
nifty 10 see much, but fully confirms the
reports Of the immense rebel loss.
A private letter from Virginia recciy-
ed here, reports that the rebel loss was
between 1000 and 1900. Gen. Eppa
Hunter, of Prince William county, wa.
killed, making the fourth General lost By
the enemy.
Large numbers Of boat howitzers, with
immense shell guns, have recently been
mounted around Alexandria. Over one
| hundred trained seamen have been de-
tailed 10 work them. Several vessels
are busiIy engaged in Transporting heavy
timber for ior!ihcaticns along the Heights
above Alexandria, as well as shot, Shell.
! &c.
G,;5vns,. s,,a.;ol II so;l ,,..
COO are vet ni;.sing from ,bo aIinaaS ,,,o
ra,,ina,f TLnra o., I,,,,.r - -, i.;1I,,'I
AMI wonoded os c,Iiows K;lI.I nan,
missioned officers. 2 non commissioned,
5; priyates A. Wounded
Cd officers, oD-eommissionaI 10
pryates. 10.
!ypIAvApjI1s. Ju'v q8-Tha ION
| o1ih and Oh, ra.,;r,,n,e undon 81. NJ,
Rcdi.h, Brown aud Mcmillan ara now
fully equipped and encamped here Thov
viii 90 10 Wasbinr,on MI vi
The Zouaye regiment will regcb his
place to morrow morninv.
COl. Wallace, who is now in Waslio4.
ION talaoranbs fhat tbav viii Ia ,.,I.,o7l
10 Washington As soon as re-orrqniz,d
Ten more regiments will be- Iaady for
the field in ten DAYS.
FORSYTH, fancy Co. No. Jaly % -
Gen. Sweeney's command which la1
Springfield SATURDAY. last arrived bcra -.
dav, DISPERSED 4 band Of $50 rebels sfa.
toned here. AID took possession Of the
town. Five Of the rebel, were Eii,aa
and several wounded. Three a. onr na,
were slightly wounded but none liIe8
The first and second stories OF tbe c,nrl
house were tiled with blankets nroyIs.
ions. camp eouippare. g. which 70.
getber with Two toms of lead fonn3 n =
we'll and other articles .eer4ted N difor.
emf rar,s Of he town il M valued ), H..
tween SIS 600 10 82J 900 fin in,, onr
hands.
F.B. Wikie. CORRESPONDENT Of he
New York Times was s)jrbllv wanpI.
ed
washington. july 27~-Two Of onr
pickle, Guard were Shot bv rahels las,
night. within lbree nils Of AIexqn.
drIa.
II is reported tLat comnanv or cav.
alrv came within three miles Of orr lines
At ARLINGTON. last pi,bt Fyarv,hino
remains quiet to-day.
The arrival Of Gen. M.Clarl,, sao,e
to have insured new life in,o onr troons
and yisorons measures for tho rasnndn'
ton of The campajpn are goinp ON ON
Mcclellan VA, c!osaied w1,b Gan s.a,,
vastar8ov and crossod rho po,,n,,,, l.,s,