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From Washington. effort to step British dispatches — Sickles appointed Brigadier, &c. Washington, Aug. 8 --It is stated in generally well informed circles that Lord Lyons' dispatches to his Government about the battle of Bull's Run were declared contraband.--After Lord Lyons demanded his passport his dispatch was allowed to pass. It is understood that Dan. Sickles will be appointed Brigadier General. There is strong ground for the belief that the object of Prince Napoleon's visit is to enlighten the Emperor about American affairs. The Post master General has received the following dispatch from General Rosencranz: "The Rebels have been expelled from the Kanawha. Mail service may be resumed there." The wife of Mr. John Heart (late Superintendent of Public Printing) has left this city to meet her husband in Richmond. The correspondent of the New York Commercial says that Mrs. Heart has carried valuable information to Richmond. H. C.
Gen. Lyon--various Reports. Baltimore, Aug. 8 --The Washington Star reports that Gen. Lyon was killed at a later battle than that at Dug's Springs. St. Louis, August 8. --The Herald Extra, of yesterday afternoon, has reports from various sources indicating the capture of Gen. Lyon. [Later advices from August 8. --The Herald Extra, of yesterday afternoon, has reports from various sources indicating the capture of Gen. Lyon. [Later advices from St. Louis do not confirm the above.] St. Louis, Aug. 8, P. M. --The last heard of Gen. Lyon was on Sunday last. He had determined to return to Springfield, fearing that the Southern cavalry would outflank him and take Springfield. A fight had occurred at Athens, between the Iowa troops, assisted by the Home Guards, Aug. 8, P. M. --The last heard of Gen. Lyon was on Sunday last. He had determined to return to Springfield, fearing that the Southern cavalry would outflank him and take Springfield. A fight had occurred at Athens, between the Iowa troops, assisted by the Home Guards, and the Missourians. The latter are reported to have been worsted.
Arrest of Lieut. Col. Tyler. Cincinnati, August 8. --Charles H. Tyler, (nephew of John Tyler,) formerly a Captain in the United States Army, but now a Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army, has been arrested here. He came here for the purpose of conducting his lady home. Mrs. Tyler telegraphed her husband at Louisville and at Nashville not to come to Cincinnati, as she thought it was dangerous. The dispatches failed to reach him. Colonel Tyler having demanded to be released on parole, he has been confined in Newport (Ky.) Barracks.
The battle of Manassas. New York, Aug. 8. --The Herald publishes what purports to be General McDowell's Official Report of the loss of property resulting from the disastrous battle on the 21st of July, at Bull's Run: Seventeen rifled and eight smooth-bored cannon, 150 boxes small arms and cartridges, 87 boxes rifled cannon and ammunition, 30 boxes of old fire-arms, [Qr. ? What did McDowell want with them?] 13 wagon loads of provisions, 3,000 bushels of oats, 2,500 muskets, and 8,000 knapsacks.
Another cotton Spasm — Italian affairs. New York, Aug. 8 --In the details of news brought by the Europa, it is stated that Sir Charles Wood, in the House of Lords, said that this year's product of India cotton will be 300,000 bales increase on the yield of the former year. The Italian people are circulating a protest against the French occupation of Rome, and the document is receiving an immense number of signatures.
Federal operations in Missouri. St. Louis, Aug. 8 --John McAfee, the Speaker of the last two sessions of the Legislature, has been arrested. Gov. Gamble orders the election on the first Monday in November, when the people will be allowed to decide on the acts of the Convention.
Federal Captures. Philadelphia Aug. 8. --The gun-boat Flag, with 36 prisoners, from the Confederate war vessel, sunk by the St. Lawrence off Charleston, has arrived. Five of the Southerners were drowned. The vessel was formerly a revenue cutter, and the Confederate name was the Petrol.
Honers well Bestowed. Baltimore, Aug. 8. --Messrs. Breckinridge and Vallandigham had a grand dinner given to them at the Entaw House, by Baltimore Secessionists.
Kentucky election. Louisville, Aug. 8. --The 32 counties of the State Righter's gain is $,887, and has lost in Anderson 35, Franklin 62, and Henderson 168.
Resignation and appointment Fortress Monroe August 8. --Colonel Bamdiz's resignation has been accepted, and Colonel Phelps is Brighter General of the post.