the Associated Press] Fortress Monroe, July 14, P. M.
--I learn from Col. Benedix, at Newport News, that twelve men and two lieutenants belonging to his regiments are still missing.
They have doubtless been killed or taken prisoners.
A part of the sanitary commission have reached Old Point from Washington, and have busily spent the day in visiting Newport News and camps Hamilton and Greble.
They are--Rev. Dr. Bellows, President; Drs. Van Buren and Agnew; Prof. Bibbs, and Messrs. Frederick, Law, Olmstead and Strong.
The distinguished visitor of the day is Mr. Russell, of the London Times.
He went up to Newport News with General Butler and the sanitary commission, and witnessed some excellent firing with Sawyer's gun.
This afternoon he visits Hampton to witness the re-opening of the Hampton bridge.
The battle of Beverly — additional particulars.
We have some further particular of the engagement near Beverly, Va., between the Federal and Confederate
to the most religions, public or private — that no effort at conversation could possibly be made — that in this con of things our army suddenly appears in a portion of the State, and as quickly Sorely, sir, no reasonable man could expose an uprising of the people of Maryland under such circumstances.
Shall we apply to Maryland a less lenient test of loyalty than to New Orleans or Norfolk or the many towns and district of the South which have fallen under Federal dominion?
Shall we judge Frederick and Washington counties more severally that, we do the many dis ted counties of Virginia.
Kentucky, Tennessee, and other States even further Souther; we condemn loyal state because it contains loyal ity? No just or prudent man will pay us. I think I have already said enough to VI my unfortunate State.
There is, however, Another important view to be considered.
It was impossible for the people of Maryland to know whether the entrance of the army was intended to be a mere told or
