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OUR SOUTHERN ESTAFETTE.
SPECIAL DESPATCH.
ENGAGEMENT III P0c0M0KE RIVER.
REPuLSE OF THE FLEET.

a messenger who has just arrived from Accomat
county, Va, brings us the news that the three
Federal steamers, who were despatched from Fort
ress Monroe W Wednesday last, under Lieut.
Crosby, reached the mouth of the Pocomoke the
sans evening. In attempting to ascend the river
they were attacked and repulsed. In endeavorine
to effect a retreat, they got aground. Reinforce.
ments were sent for by the Virginians, who it was
expected, would arrive in time to capture or DIES.
troy the vessels.
FROM AN EYEWITNESS.
The cattle of Sunday. 2Ist--CoI EIzey and
the Maryland ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Bat
tcry--Eiiled, sc.
We are in receipt of the following items from a
reliable eyewitness, of the battle on Sunday, the
2lst:
The forces from Winchester were detained By an
accident on the railroad. They, however, arrived
late in the afternoon, and marched directly to the
aid of their fellow combatants They fired once
and then charged bayonets. Their assistance came
most OPPORTUNITY, and decided the fate of the day.
The enemy broke ranks and fed before the Steel
Colonel E'zcy, who was dubbed "Blucher," was as
has already been stated, brevetted, and the Mary
land regiment was publicly compmented They
ENJOY high reputation in the Southern army.
Sherman's battery, consisting of 16 pieces, was
placed before General Besuregard's tent. There
were GO pieces taken in ALL Our informant saw
himself, 800 wagons and about 30 eleganty-made
ambulances.
The accounts, he says, heretofore given are sub
stantially correct. The Confederates lost, proba-
ably, 500 or 600 in killed. They pursued the enemy
till dark Heavy rains prevented their following
up the victory next day.
We ferbear to give detailed accounts, pre-
fsrSing to await the receipt of the official des-
patches.
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SPECIAL DESPATCH.
THE TARgEE.

WAsRiNGToS, August 1.-The following modf.
| cations upon the Tariff bill, as reported in the
House. was agreed to by the joint committee from
the two Houses.
In addition to the changes already made, the
duty on wines is to be increased 10 per cent,
making 80 per cent; the duty on brandies and
liquors is to be increased Is per cent the duty on
silks is to be increased 10 per cent making 40 per
cent. Mr.. Simmons amendment is to be adopted
in regard to coffee, the duty on which is to be 4c
per h. If shipped before the LIST September, from
beyond Cape of Good Hope, it is to come in free.
Tea shipped before the passage of this act to come
in free. All other merchandise shipped before
passage of this act is to come in at old rates. The
act is take effect within twenty days after its pas
sage.
Mr.: Simmons proposed income tax of per cent.
on all incomes over 81 ,000 and % per cent. on
incomes from United States stocks, is rejcted and
tax OF ) per cent. is adopted on iacnmes over
$500. The tax on incomes over $500 from United
States stocks is fixed at l q per cent
The direct tax on land is also to be included in
the bill, but the tax on carriages and watches and
the license on stills is stricken out
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La
Ahe thited states Forces Under General Coz
said to be in Pursuit.
CLARKsBURG, july 3l.-A despatch from General
Cox on the 10Th inst, to General Rosecrans, re-
ports his arrival at Gauiey Bridge, Fayette county
NJ the Tails of the Great Kanawba river which
had been entirely destroyed by ex Governor Wise
VINO was retreating on Lew isburg, some fifty or
sixty miles eastward, which point, accordI ny to
intercepted letters, is to be his rayng point
Zen. Cox states it will require three DAYS to
construct Heating bridge across the river Wise,
ne says, feils trees the road, and destroy
all the bridges on his route.
lie reports capturing ! 900 fint,lock mugkets
and small quantity OF powder, left behod by the
retreatiug Contederates.
LGtu ey Bridge is at the termination of the nav-
CAB waters of the kanawha river which is here
The Retreat Of Wise Confirmed.
WAsHlNdroN, August 1.-The rumor of General
WISE retfeat is officially confirmed, but under
what circumstances is not stated
Up to noon to-day no official notification of the
reported fight at Bullstown has been received
here.
Since the above was in type we have the follow
ing from the Washington Star:
The War Department received the following in
teIhEence at noon to-day, direct from Ger. Rose
cram army, hv telegraph.
AUGUST l, 1861 General Cox reached Gauley
bndg- on the 18th ultimo.
Vie fed without fighting, destroying the
bridge to prevent pursuit We have captured
thousand muskets and several kegs of cannon
powder.
Many inhabitants of that section, who have
hitherto been strong secessiunists, denounce Wise
for wauton destt uction OF property and are aban.
doring him and bis cause.
His Western troops rapidly disbanding.
The valley OF the kanawha is now free frem
Confederate forces.
NoIE.- His (Wise's) route Of devastating retreat
is evidently through Fsyette and Greenbrier
counties, on towards Stauuton.-Ed Star.
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Arrival of the Steamer Africa Mt New York

NEW YORK, August 1.-The steamer Africa
from Liverpool on the goth ultmo, whose advices
have already been telegraphed via Cape Race, ar
rived here this morning.
The English Mission bad been received at Pekp
in a friendly manner, and there is a satisfactory
prospect OF establishing commercial intercourse
with China ON better footing than heretofore.
Advices from Vienna state that Count Morites
Esiherhszy has been appointed Prime Minister.
A fire at Paris, destroying the Grand Opera
House. caused the loss of property valued at ,00O.
600 francs. Six persons were injured.
Count Torzacb, the new Chancellor of Hungary,
has declared his determination to act according TO
the wishes of the nation,
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IL. ID. TOWNSEND, Asst. Adjt. General


LOUISVILLE, July 3l.-The Richmond Examiner
says the Confederate forces have been removed tor
ward lar beyond Manassas. Prisoners are still be.
ing brought in W.
buried. ~ "
Geheral Beauregard, it is said positively, is no!
at Manassas. ~
IL Is certain that we captured 80 600 hand
cnifs, with which the FederaIs expected to manace
our prisoners
Davis has telegraphed to the Georgia regiments
to come on.
We have taken % OOl stand or orms
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NEWS VIA WASHINGTON

| lr'"W INC HdShinyt'n Star Of last egcnip1.7
u THE NEW TREASURY NOTES.
The treasury notes, the emission of which bs
| oeen authorized by Congress are being nrenaraC
LOT issue. portion of the low denominations are
nnd TO bearer in coin (of the SIS, sos
ana s2Os) at places designated on their face OH,
ers OF the same denomnatio bear 3 65 100 inter
est payable one year after date with the priviIaga
OF the holder. when presented in sums of $780, To
eAcnanse them Tor treasury notes having three
years to run, bearing $40 per cent interest An
treasury notes may be exchanged for twenty vears
ponds, bearing six per cent. interest All the trea
Sury notes to be of and above $50 denomination
years. " " ~
THE PROVOST GUARD
more strict enforcement of the orders for the
Preservation ofpeace in the streets of the CITY is
lnagnratso oy the guard on duty under the Pro-
VoSt Marshal, Col. A. Porter The courea nrrsnod
viii soon cause u return of all strapplers to their
appIoP,.ate quarters, and put an end to the fire.
quenC u,sgrace'uI scenes resulting from the intox-
Gation OF soldiers who roam about the streets
The soldiers taken to the guardbouse arc rstoinos
s ther cases ara represented to the Provost
marshaI, and they either taken directly to
oneir eglmenta quarters, if guilty of any seri
gus ohehce, re-priSoned for punishment according
TO the law provided in each case ou.rd ia 80
u'arlV detailed from the Sturces Rife Corns for
outy at the Central guardhouse every dav fTbosa
charge OF the military prisoners brought in bv
'uo houhteu patrol; the officer of the guard re-
porting every morning to the Marshal and re
ce'ving his orders in reference to each prisoner
DIS great relief to the auxiliary guard on duty
at the guardhouse VA N""
Among the cases of persons brought in .bv the
provost Guard, is that of Charles Anthony a
Frenchmau, who has opened liquor store on the
avenue, south side, near Ninth street. Last nght
MS place was open after ten O'clock and he sold
liquor to soldiers, it was charged He was taken
to the guard house with two other men in the store
and this morning he turned over to the civil |
authorities and fined S5.94 for keeping his store |
open alter nine o'clock, contrary to the Mayors |
order. issued
were dismissed. He says his bottles were broken
and cask spiggots turned, and large quantity of
ms nquor DESTROYED BY the Provost Guard, who,
be alleges, broke the bottles and spiggots with their
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HEADQUARTERS OF THE Army,

7 WASHINGTON, July 81, 1861.
6encrdt Orders No. l3-It has been the prayer
OF every patriot that the tramp and din of civil
might at least spare the precints within which
pose the sacred remains of the Father of his Couu-
try; but this pious hope is disappointed. Mount
vernon, SO recently cOnsecrated anew to the I'm
mortal Washington by the Ladies of America, has
already been overrun by bands of Rebels, who,
having tramped under foot the Constitution of the
United States-the Ark of our Freedom and Pros
perity-are prepared to tranple the Ashes of
Him 10 whom all mainly indebted for those
mighty blessings.
Should the operations Of take the United
States troops in that direction, the General in
Chief does not doubt that each and every man will
approach with due reverence and leave unirinred
not only the Tomb, but also the House, the Groves
and Walks which were SO loved by the best and
greatest Of men. WINFIELD Scorr
By command:
r>E. d. TOWNSEND, Asst. Adt. General.
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Indiana Troops Captured.

LoU!svILIE, July 3l.-The JournaI copies thu
Ii Eng despatch, dated Cupeper Court House
July 2lth, from the Souh bern papers:
whole regiment of Indiana troops were cap
tured yesterday. They were caught in the noun.
t tar near Leesburg, and nearly starved out
we also yesterday captured Major Potter and a
party of New Workers.
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FEEDING ARMlEs.-The following is a copy of the
daily bill of fare of the Prussian army in Jutand
numbering $4,000 men:
Beet, 2O,7OO lbs.
Rice, 5000 lbs.
Bacon, 5000 lbs Cor . 1850 lbs. of butter.N
Bread (commop) 4O, 900 lbs.
Do. (white) 400 lbs.
Sugar, 100 lbs.
Wine, $50 bottles
Brandy, 5, 900 bottles
Cigars, (fne) $500.
Do. (commonl 10000.
Hsy, l6 500 lbs.
Straw, IL, 500 lbs
Oats, 325 barrels
From which it appears that the Prussian soldier
requires for his private smoking, besides the weed
IN Its grosser form, six cigars day. No Pruss an
General would think of such thing as irving To
Keep an army of soldiers in the field twenty DAYS.
FED and clothed as army has BEEN and is at the
present time Besides over a pound of fresh beef a
DAY the Prusslan soldier has nearly a third of a
pound of bacon, two pounds of bread three.nusr-
tiers OF pound of rice, besides sugar, butter wine.
brandy and segars. We should think that men
thus well fed might have some stomach for fighting
one OF the returned volunteers, who was seven
years in the Prussian army, saws "lbere is a great
difference between being in the army of Prussia
and that of the United States" But in Prussia the
onJeet OF war is not generally to make squad of
politicians rich.
THREE MONTHS PAY OF A REGIMENr.-The sum
required to pay regiment, officers included, for
three months service. is far short of $40 OO0
The sum to be received by the officers of a regiment
for three months services, is as foows:- Colonel
1854, Lieutenant Colonel, S5s2; Major, S525; Cap
tain, 1886; First Lieutenant, 1925; Second Lieu.
tenant, $40; Surgeon, S525; Adjutant 1919; Quar-
termaster, S403-
The MARYLAHDERs AT MANAssAs.-But most op-
portunely, may say Providentially, at this juno
ture, General Johnston with the remnant Of his
division-our army as we fondly call it, for we
have been friends and brothers in camp and field
for three months-reappeared and made one other
desperate struggle to obtain the vantage ground
Elsey's brigade of Marylanders and Virginians, led
the charge, and right manfully did they execute
the work.-Cor. Louispills Courier.
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From Cairo.

CAIRO, July 3l.-Twn steamers arrived at New
Madrid yesterday, with a large number of Con
1 l%uerate troops wagons, guns, and ammunition
The force at that point is reported TO be abou
Is coo.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Military Orders.

WASHINGTON, July 80, 1861.
General Orders No.12.-Searches of houses for
arms traitors, spies, and arrests of offenders in
such matters, shall only be made in any depart.
ments by the special authority of the Commander
thereof, except in extreme cases admitting of nc
delay.
By command of LIEUT.. GIN. Sccrr
Il. ID. TOWNSEND, Asst Adjt. General.
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Prince TauDicnn.

PHILADELPHIA, August l.-Prince Napoleon ar
rived here last night. He is stopping at the La
Pierre House. He visited the Girard College and
penl'entlary to-day. Tomorrow he will leave for
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FROM NEBRASKA.
Movements of the indians--Attempts of tie



BRowNsv LILLE, N. T., july PA large number
OF lndians are now the publican fol k and the
Platte river, ostensibIv their usual hunt but
really to fight the Pawnees
Rumor states the strength of the Chevannes Ara
pahooS and kI0was to be nearly 000 and that
the ChnyPnnes, who were nearly 3 500 in mum ber
were seeking the aid of the Potaw atomes and AT
tOns.
Some political contentious have occurred in
Southern Nebraska.
The settlers in the Big Bone are in great alarm,
and many Of them have moved away with their ia
miles and stock.
Scouting parties have been sent out from Kansas,
and some "t the eastern counties of Nebra ska, to
assist the Union men, and prevent the commission
OF nutrages By the secessionists and Indians.
The secessiunists have been in constant commu-
nication with the Indians of that section. and the
AttOOs acknowledge to having been selected to aid
the Southern Confederacy. A majority of the
warriors were at time in favor of rendering the
C"nfrderates assistance; but thay had been dis
suaded from doing so.
Three wagon loads of arms and ammunition are
reported to have crossed the Big Bone some DAYS
ago, for parties in the interest of the Southern
Coniederacy.
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Result Of the Destruction of the Light
Houses on the Coast OF Virsinia-EIeVen


NEW YORK, August 1.-The surveying schooner
vixen, from the Capes of Virginia. reports seeing
| eeren vessels ashore between Cape Henry and a
point ten miles snuth--fve of them ships! All
OF them were more or less stripped, and appeared
to have gone ashore recently.
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The efficiency of our navy is nothing to boast o.,
Ahaif dozen vessels have been out searching aut
the privateer JEFF. Davis, and most OF them y,
her. Yet vessels arrive daily who report rrusd at
their track. On Friday two xesseS and On Sat.
New York being .nS5,. Sen ana %n sued
S1dsy ship from 3bs s6th ins in lat s6O long
H. 20 iNsburg Post.
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FTCH Kansas.

LEAyENwoRTH July 3l.-The Conservative has
advces 'rnm the Usage Indian region, that Mr..
Shoemaker, the chief missionary of that tribe,
has been compelled to leave by the secessionists
force of one hundred men under Judge
Brown, of HUMBOLDT, has left Allen county for
the Usage country, to dispense the Confederates
The Times says large body of Pawnees and
Cheyehnes are in the vicinity of Marysvie, Mar
shall county, Kansas, and it is thought they will
inaugurste hos,ilities, having been tempered with
BY the secessionists in that region
After the recent skirmish at Harrisville Mis-
souri, and the dispersal OF the rebel forces, Jenni-
son and his men robbed some stores of clothing,
&c, which be distributed among the troops Jen-
pson is not in the United States service, but in
this skrmish acted in concert with the Federal
troops.
The trial of DR.. Anthony, publisher of the Con-
serratire, Of this citv, for killing r. C. Satterlee,
editor of the Herald, closed yesterday. The jury
We're out but twenty minutes when they returned
with a verdict of atquittal
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Ia w WTELLIGENCE.

CITY CIRCUIT COURT-JUDGE KREBs
Mary Ann Croft Us. William Croft. Complainant
divorced mensa ct horo from defendant
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! ernor Hicks. - WV
Leave was granted Mr.. MILLER to introduce a
vi, fePes'ing certain sections of article 81 of the
Gode OF General Laws relating to the Baltimore
Female College. Referred
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From New Orieans--The Confederate Con-

greSs.
New ORLEANS, July 3l.-Congress was in secret
session all day. The following business was made
public:
A resolution passed permitting the lst repi-
ment of North Carolina volunteers to be mustered
into service for the time agreed upon by them when
they volunteered and to be paid for services already
rendered. This includes the pay of private debts
from the North Carolina Military Institute.
The President approved of resolution making
disposition of the donations made by the chur ches
fast day, to relieve the wounded at Manassas.
The amount was 5,27S 60.
The Louisiana State Bank declares this evening
dividend of per cent. out Of the profits for the
st six months, and reserves large surplus.
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From the Ne1y FORK Herald.
THE HABEAS CORPuS In NEW Ynp.

THE UNITED STATES COURT REFUSES THE MOTION TO
EXECUTE THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Before Hon. Judge Belts.
july SIN the Matter ofhe HaJeas Cornys oF
f"rceH AcQaHian.-The amendment to the return
IN IN inns case was ordered for this morning.
The Court asked if the case of NcGniIio, mn,
ready for hearing. y" %
Mr.. Edwards, advocate for the prisoner, asked
LOT the return upon the writ. He said that he did
not appear officially in this case, but he under
S1ood mat military officer was in attendance with
return, copy of which would be laid before the
court The paper was presented, and read as fol-
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FRou FORTRESS MONROE.

]
FORTRESS MONROE, July 3l.-Lieutensnt Crosby
ooo men ana several pieces of artillery distributed
on ooard the propellers Cadwalader Fanny and
Adriatic Their destination was I'D the bay. They
have not yet been heard from.
Professor La Mountain made an ascors;o, NTH
his balloon this morning. He ATTAINED an eleva.
tinn "i 900 feet and able to observe circuit
OF thirty miles in diameter, making reconnnis-
sance " hich may prove of some service.
There traces of the Copfed erates :; a.
vicinity of Hampton, which is in truth desert cd
village.
Hon. John Tyler's house is occupied by LARGE
number of fugitive slaves.
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From Northern Missouri


MEXICO, Mo-, July 80 -Brigadi-r- General Pope
has issued special order assigning Brigadipr- Ge-
me- al huIlbut to the nd of the United States
forces along the Hannibal and St. joseph Railroad
Col Grant will command at Mexico, Col Ross will
occupy Warrenion, and Col. Palmer will post his
regiment at Renick and Sturgeon, making his
headquarters at Renick. These several districts
do not exceed miles in extent. and the CON
handing Ulcers entrusted to report to the dis
trict headquarters at Mexico the names of persons
suitable to be appointed superintendent and as
sstant superintendent, whose duty it shall be to
protect the railroad property in their respective
divisions.
Men of property and respectabilitv, without re-
gard TO political opinions, TO be selected for
these positions. All Illegal assemblages will be
promptly broken up, and all persons taken in arms
against the United States will be sent to Mexico to
be disposed of bv the commanding general No
arrests will be made for opinions sake unless the
parties are engaged in open acts of hostility, or
stimulating others TO such acts by nfamma-
tory words or publications. The restoration of
peace and safety to region distracted by civil
crmmotiun, and the punishment of the Infamous
assasins ard incendiaries niesting the country is
announced to be the mission of the forces in North
ern Missouri. The troops cautioned against
excuses OF any kind, and especially of depredations
on the possessions and property of any citizens of
Missouri, and any intractions of military discp line
and good order will be visited with the greatest
severity possible under the articles of war.
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FROM GENERAL. BANKS COLUMN
Gen. Johnston's --Dissatisfns


SANDY HOOK, August 1.-No important move
mtnts have taken place on the part of this column
Additional forces have been sent up to guard the
ford at Harper's Ferry. Scouts sent out on Tnes
day night report considerable bodies of Conf4de.
rate i"ragers within six miles of the Ferry which
gave rise to suspicion Of a much larger body
6eirg nearer US than LeesbuTg. Some think that
Johnst"n,s army is on the move northward.
Three brigades of the Shenandoah column have
already been formed The first will be command
ed by Col. George II. Thomas; the second by COL
}. J. Abercrcmbie, the third by Col. CHARLES j.
Stone. Other brigades are now forming
The Massachusetts, 18th regiment, at Hagerstowp
IL expected here tonight. The 9Th Connecticut re-
gineut arrived here this morning.
There is much dissatisfaction in Col. Mann 8 re-
giment OF the Pennsylvania Reserve A large
number were missing at roll call yesterday morn
ing, and yesterday about 800 refused to be sworn
IN. The men assign various causes Some saw
that they are net armed as they were promised to
be hy their State authorities, and that they have
scarcity OF food, from The want ofm cement and
inexpererca OF their Commissiariat, but the real
cause is believed to be want of confidence in their
officers, added to aspir atons of subordinates for
higher grades.
Col. Porter, of General Banks staff. at the in
stance, ii is presumed, of the commanding General
addressed them last night in patriotic strain but
the dlsaection apparently still exists This is the
only Known instance of any dissatisfaction in this
army. The health of the column is good.
Scouts frequently bring in evidence of secession
in this section of Maryland as well as
OF frequent communications with the Confederates
In virginia. Stringent measures have been insti-
tuted to stop such corrpondence, if it really exists
AIso to break up the organizations. Nothing is
positively known outside the staff of the enemy's
movements.
SECOND DESPATCH.
Observation-Disclosures to be Sworn in
Mandy Hook, August l, p. M.-Aboui 300 of the
men OF Col. Manns reg iment, having re-
used to be sworn in, were to-day disroled and
sent to Harrisburg under a guard. The scene of
iisToement was one of humiliation to the men, be-
ng considered light punishment for their disaf.
&c ion.
1t is not known whether the remaining men will
he attached TO some other regiment, or sent home
o recruit or BE- disbanded.
Citizens of Hsrper's Ferry report seeing Con-
eGeratc pickets at Charlestown in citizens dress
Col. Gesrish's Pennsylvania regiment was in
pected this afternoon.
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LATEST NEWS.
FE D ERAL
TELEGRAMS.
Accuracy not Vouched for,

RtMoRED RETR EAT OF EX-GOyERyOR
$50 w iSE TOWARDS LEWlSBURG.
Aiie 1hiteu states Forces Under General Cox
hniN a he I'M