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August 17th, 1861 AD (search for this): article 1
nment, countersigned by some Minister or Consul. This regulation, however, is not to take effect in regard to persons coming from abroad until a reasonable time shall have elapsed for it is become, known in the country from which they may proceed. Of Entration of military departments. The following order was directed to be issued-to-day by General Scott, and fixes the position of Major General McClellan. General orders no. 15. Headquarters of the Army, Washington, August 17th, 1861. The departments of Washington and Northern Virginia will be united, one to be denoucinated the department of the Potomac, under Major General McClellan, headquarters, Washington, who will proceed to organize the troops under him into divisions and independent brigades. By command of Lieutenant Gen. Scott. E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General. The above order relieves Generals McDowell and Mansfield of their several commands of the departments of Washington
McCall (search for this): article 1
tually taken. There are Federal officers who do not hesitate to say that the General is making his combinations accordingly, and that he is preparing several masked batteries for the benefit of the Confederates. It will at least strike you that there is nothing in the suggestion inconsistent with the movements of General Banks, who is now east of Point of Rocks, or in a position from ten to twelve miles retrograde from that which he lately occupied.--This brings him within a day's march of McCall, who is in command of McClellan's advance in that direction. No one here believes for a moment that it is any part of the Confederate plan to attack the entrenchments and defences opposite Washington — least of all to attack the Capital directly. They appreciate too intelligently the force of Northern sentiment on this point.--Such a demonstration, if ever contemplated, has doubtless been long since abandoned. Your remember the sneers of several of the leading Republican journals
Pope (search for this): article 1
m the junction. The goods were loaded in two wagons, one driven by Albert Brummell, of Baltimore, the other by a negro, both of whom are at the junction. A third man, named Goll, who was in the rear of the wagons, escaped.--Brummell made a full confession. The goods were bought for parties in Richmond by parties in Baltimore, Brummell having purchased some articles himself. A Richmond draft of $4,975 was sent to cover expenses.--He was to receive $100 for the safe delivery of the goods at Pope's creek, where transportation to Virginia was to be supplied by the Virginia parties. The boxes, fifteen or twenty in number, were marked to a firm in the neighborhood. The seizure was made at 1 o'clock A. M., they expecting to be able to pass the pickets in day time. The horses and wagons are worth several hundred dollars. Brummell's confession is circumstantial, mentioning dates, names and localities, and is quite interesting and important, in view of the illicit trade carried on be
August 16th (search for this): article 1
ral troops, before the general conflagration. He promised her to investigate the matter and grant her indemnification. The steamers George Peabody and Adelaide were in the Roads, and had forty-one hulks to be sunk in the mouths of the Southern rivers and inlets on the coast of North Carolina. The arrival of Gen. Wool was hailed by the troops as a favorable change, and he was received by a salute of thirteen guns. [correspondence of the Associated Press.] Fortress Monroe, August 16. --General Butler yesterday assumed the responsibility of paying the New York regiments here about $20,000, which had been deposited some time at Old Point awaiting the arrival of a paymaster. The ship Fair Wind, of Boston, with a cargo of guano, was this morning towed up the Roads by the steamer S. R Spaulding, in a disabled condition, having been ashore at Hog Island. The British ship-of-war Gladiator was yesterday cruising off the Capes. A flag of truce yesterday con
Jones (search for this): article 1
Stewart, commanding First Virginia Cavalry:--My Dear Sir --The bearer, Lieut. Jones, of the 37th New York Volunteers, will hand you this. My object in sending H. McCunn, commanding brigade United States forces. General M'Cunn to Captain Jones. Brigade H'quarters, Near Alex. Va., August 13th, 1861. To Capt. Jones. Capt. Jones. 1st Virginia Cavalry: Dear Sir: --I am perhaps overstepping military custom and usages thus communicating with you. The holy mission in which I am engaged is m --I have the honor to report that I delivered your letter, as required, to Captain Jones; that Captain Jones blindfolded me and took me to Fairfax Court-House, wherCaptain Jones blindfolded me and took me to Fairfax Court-House, where I saw Colonel Stewart, of the First Virginia Cavalry. Colonel Stewart informed me that the likenesses and other things found on Colonel Cameron's body were in the r any favor to the Secretary of War or any other member of the Government. Captain Jones further says that he has marked the spot where the remains of the lamented
Sherman (search for this): article 1
falsely alleging that they were not legally in the service of the U. States, they are, with the approval of the General-in-Chief, hereby transferred, in arrest, from the regiment, as no longer worthy to serve with it, and will be sent to the Dry Tortugas, in the Gulf of Mexico, there to perform such fatigue service as the officers commanding may assign them, until they shall by their future conduct show themselves worthy to bear arms. They will be sent to the Navy-Yard to-night. Brigadier General Sherman will see to the execution of this order. By order of Brig. Gen. McDowell. Jas. B. Fry, Assistant Adjutant General. More Captures by privateers. The Charleston Courier, of the 6th instant, announces the arrival at that port, on the afternoon of the 5th instant, on the steamer Antelope, of a detachment of the Washington Artillery, under the command of Lieutenant James Salvo, having in charge the following officers and seamen, captured by a privateer: Capt. L Holme
Pearson (search for this): article 1
ported off the coast, supposed to be the Davis, and fears were entertained for the safety of the Electric Light, which sailed on the night of the 28th. A Spanish war steamer had been sent out to warn the brig away. The brig Francis Jane, of Baltimore, to St. Johns, was boarded by the Jeff. Davis, but permitted to continue after a quantity of provisions had been taken out. From Old Point and Fortress Monroe. The Baltimore Sun, of Monday last, says: The steamer Georgiana, Capt. Pearson, arrived on Saturday morning from Old Point Comfort, but brought no intelligence of any military movement. The frigate Cumberland arrived at Old Point on Friday, and took her position in the Roads. The steamer Louisiana, Capt. Cannon, arrived yesterday morning, and brought several military passengers. Major-General John E. Wool arrived as Old Point on the Louisiana on Saturday morning. He was met at the wharf by General Butler and staff and Col. Dimmick, who escorted him t
Townsend (search for this): article 1
ued-to-day by General Scott, and fixes the position of Major General McClellan. General orders no. 15. Headquarters of the Army, Washington, August 17th, 1861. The departments of Washington and Northern Virginia will be united, one to be denoucinated the department of the Potomac, under Major General McClellan, headquarters, Washington, who will proceed to organize the troops under him into divisions and independent brigades. By command of Lieutenant Gen. Scott. E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General. The above order relieves Generals McDowell and Mansfield of their several commands of the departments of Washington and Northwestern Virginia. General McDowell will probably be ordered to the command of a brigade and General Mansfield will be granted it leave of absence for two weeks and then will be assigned a position. Hessian view of "rebel" operations. The Washington correspondent of the New York Herald relieves himself as follows: The
Ely (search for this): article 1
ortress Monroe, Aug. 17.--A flag of truce conveyed to-day to Craney Island a number of ladies wishing to go South. Corporal Hurlburt, of the First Connecticut Regiment, who arrived yesterday from Richmond, brought with him a number of petitions got up by our wounded and imprisoned soldiers for a compromise in relation to the exchange of prisoners. They were directed to several prominent Northern news. papers for publication. General Butler sent the whole batch to the President. Congressman Ely's name is said to head one of the petitions. Fortress Monroe August 18.--Gen. Wool assumed command at Old Point this morning. Lieut. C. C. Churchill is acting Adjutant General. The presence of General Wool is already having a good effect upon the troops. The volunteer regiments here are fast receiving their new uniforms, and their condition is in every respect improving. There is heavy firing this afternoon at Willoughby Point. The Confederate batteries are probably tr
Hazlett (search for this): article 1
e Southern Confederacy. The Union men then passed resolutions in favor of a cessation of the war, opposing a dissolution of the Union, favoring a constitutional reconstruction, opposing the opening of the mouth of the Mississippi or any other port by any foreign power, &c. Privateersmen in Court. The Philadelphia letter says: On Saturday afternoon thirty-three of the thirty-five privateersmen captured by the frigate St. Lawrence had a final hearing before United States Commissioner Hazlett. After an examination of several witnesses, the Commissioner committed the prisoners for trial on two charges: One of attacking the St. Lawrence with intent to plunder the same; and, second, that in doing this they committed treason. The charge of attempted robbery will be tried in the United States District Court; while the charge of treason will be disposed of by the United States Circuit Court. This will necessitate two distinct trials. Commander Porter in irons. The c
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