The Shreveport weekly news., 1861-07-29

on the justification bill.
Louisville, July 16.-Garnett's
forces numbering 5000. 80
g Mcclellan had some % 900 0inthree
columns, Morris had Aanksd the pst-
riots on tie North; aud McC Clellan on
the South with Rosnerants approach
ing in front. -, = - -.~e- !
The patriots stood their ground to
the last possible moment of safety
,Fhe retreat must have been-admirs-
bly, managed, as the pursaers had no
opportunity of using small a,zns. and
so we'll was the rear guarded, that
though in the retreat, We were OUT
Aanked twice by convergent columns,
but 90 were killed. -c->-'t
At the last accounts tho Confede-
rates were returning towards st.
George. r - - =,
The federalists hope that Gen. HiH,
who is now at Oakland, will harrass
the Confederates in their retreat to-
wards Hardy county, but it must be
remembered. that their troops have
kept Nc C1eltan's column in check for
weeks. - - -. ;:
st. Louis, July l7.-A military train
has been fred into, twelve miles above
St. Charles, severely wounding two
federalists. '-~= i
+ The mail carries reports that Major
Harris, with 5000 men is twelve miles
beyond Fulton. e-a
The Federal Col. McNeal, is ex-
pected to reach Fulton tonight.
The houses along the road are des-
erted. ~
j. W. Tuckeris making speeches,
(! Col. Steifel at Lexington reports hav-
ing discovered 200 kegs Of powder
aud machinery for making cannon. :
Steamers are prohibited from pass
ing jefferson City, unless under the
American Aag. -
Harrisburg, July 1.-THE reservs
force at Cumberlandoccnpy Piedmond
and New Greek village.
| The Southerners attacked New
Greek village. but were repuised.. >
Washington, July 1.-THE House
bill TO increase the efficiency of the
volunteer force has passed.
The Senate Navy bill has passed.
Mcdowell will advance tonight.
Scott and his staff visited the troops
on the Virginia side to-day.
Cincinnati. J July 17.-Woodruf is
between Mad river and >BarboursviHe
has been attacked by the Virginians,
kill and wounding several. One fed.
t eralist was killed.
The army has advanced from
Washington, Mcdowell left at $3.50
/ p. NJ, yesterday. =
I The advance guard are at Hunting
Greek ten miles from Washington.
). Washington, July Ill il be
heyed that the design of the Fedora
General is to avoid Manassas.
The positive intention, however. il
to allow no delay in passing on tc
Richmond.
Reports from Arizona and New
Mexico represent the secession feel
}, ing as strong. It will be necessary
to reinforce Fort Bliss.
1t is reported that the forces a
Aqua Creek, Dienfries (?and severa
, other points are falling back on Man
assas.
1t is believed that j. 7. Pickett
late American Consul at Vera Cruz
is a Confederate agent in Mexico.
Fortress Monroe, July 17.-Th
Sd and 4th Massachusetts, regiment
whose time is up will leave for Bosto'
Immediately.
Hudson, Mo-. ,Jnly 17.-Eight hun
dred Federalists had a fight with a
unknown number of Missourians
thirty miles above St. Charles.
= The Federal loss three killed an
seven wounded. p r.. ~
The fight is still progressing. ~
A Missourian caught with a gun i
his hand, was hung. Another attemp
= ing to escape was riddled with ball
r. Grafton, July 17.-The Souther.
|, ers escaped General Hill, passed will
i in mile and half Of his camp.
Washington, J uly 17.-Honse.-Th
Baltimore Police Commissioners CO,
fined in Fort McHenry have petition
;. ed Congress to interfere in their b.
3. half. 1t was referred to the Judicar
e Committee. -'
d A bill authorizing Welles to pu
If chase vessels to suppress piracy, an
complete the blockade, and appropr
l. ating S3,O0O,OO0 was passed.
K. A resolution appointing q commi
IF tee to investigate all war and nav
contracts; during the discussion {
= which Van Wyek said that for tv
e months they had been system
.e plumber, which foraudacity y and vic
re edness had never been'surpassed; VI
adopted, yeas 81 nays AZ.
a. Louisville, July 17.-A strict scar
n is made at the depot; several trunl
ps were seized here last night. We.
: Richmond, July 1S.-Beaurega
- achieved q great victory to-day. !
ia day break the enemy appeared
IL Bulls Run with force and attem
x ted to cross that stream. Sever
xt battles ensued three miles Mort
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