Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-23
Dispatches from Warrington.
H [HenldS Dispstch.l
WAsHISeroN. June 81


Dispatches from wssningGOn.
tHealds Dispsich.l
WAsHISeToN. June 81.
To-day about 5000 troops of Gen. McDow-
ellis division, Including the two Ohio Regi-
ments, have moved forward from Baltimore
Cross Roads to the neighborhood of Fal's
Fairfax Court House or Vienna.
ed from a reconnaissance this p. N. towards
Vienna, and reports force of $500 Rebels at
that point. If, as is probable, the latter should
be reinforced to night, q battle between these
forces will be almost inevitable to morrow.
A collision occurred this morning between a
picket guard of the Cd Connecticut Regiment
and Rebel picket near FALLS Church. The
Connecticut picket was ordered to occupy the
position occupied by the Rebel picket IL is
reported that on taking possession of the ground,
one of the Connecticut men was killed and four
wounded. The loss Of the other side is sup
posed to be greater. This report needs confirm
alton, although it 10 from reliable source
learn from Gen. Walbridge, that the Gov
ernors Of all the States have replied to his let
tiers, inquiting whether they were iu favor of q
vigorous prosecution of the war They are a
unit In declaring that they are ready with men
and money to bring the war to an end.
Col Richie, OF Gov. Andrews staff, tele-
graphed to the Governor to night, at the re-
queet Of the Government, to start seven of the
ten Regiments accepted yesterday by to. m brow.
IL Is said the seven Regiments referred TO have
been drilling for some time and are thoroughly
equipped and ready to start
Il is now evident that the main blow against
the Rebels will be struck from the Federal Cap
ital The army of Washington now consists Of
fully 45 900 effective men, comprising two in
fantry and one cavalry Regiment Of Regulars,
81 Regiments from the City and State of New
York, Eve from Penney lvania, four from Maine,
three from Connecticut, three from Michigan,
two from Ohio, two from Massachusetts, one
from Rhode leland, and six batteries of light
ARTILLERY
Ten thousand more men will be added to this
immense body early next week.
Ten thousand, with the District militia, will
be sufficient for the events at the Capital; &C
that grand army OF d 900 as spirited troops
as can be found any where, can be moved against
the Rebels
With the aid of Gen. Patterson's division
they will be more than sufficient to break tn,
lines OF the Rebels, and drive them 10 the di.
rection of Richmond
Surprise has been expressed in some quarters
at the failure OF Gen Scott to prevent the erec
tion of batteries at various points on the righ
bank of the Potomac The impending advance
of the Union army toward Richmond, however
will either compel the Rebels TO remove thel
batteries or render them an easy prey to th,
Union forces. Gen Scott Is simply indisposet
to take at q great sacrifice of life what viii
be had in due time without bloodshed
Gen. Mcclellan has been instructed to sweel
the last vestige of secession, both out of North.
western and Southwestern Virginia. His ARM
will be strongly reinforced for immediate ope-
rations South of the hanawha river.
The heavy sea coast guns are now nearly al
mounted in the batteries on the Virginia side
and regular artillerists are daily drilled at then
| for several hours
An opinion is entertained here that the mai
body of the Rebel army has not returned Il
the neighborhood of Harpers Ferry, but on
detachments to attract the attention of Genera
Pa atterson's division, by creating the impression
of the return Of all of Gen Johnston's force
to prevent the sending forward OF any part o
Gen. Patterson's troops to strengthen the FED
eral column here There Is reason to believ
that in the meantime the principal part OF Gel
Johnston's command is now in the vicinity {
Leesburg and Edwards Ferry.
| WAhlN6rONS Juue DE
Gentlemen here who are In communicate
with the Unionists of East Tennessee, are
the opinion that the Convention called to met
at Knoxville will pursue course similar
that adopted BY the Wheeling Convention,
Virginia. They will repudiate the usurpers
Nashville, elect Governor and organize Sta
Government, as nearly as possible in conformi
with the provisions of the State Constitute
and call upon the loyal men of Tennessee
rally to their support.
The Union men there are at the fighting poi
All they want from the Government is arms.
When they have these, they will take care
themselves, and close the Cumberland Gap Ra
road against the Rebels. 1t has been the ma
avenue TOR reinforcements and supplies to 3
Rebels in Virginia ....I.
This movement will supply another segme
: to the circle of Union men that is being grad
ally frightened around the Rebels in Virginia
Advices have been received here from Fo
Pickens to the l0Gh inst.
There was no change in the military staff
. Active operations were still kept up on bo
sides
Commander Brown had entirely complet
his means of defense.
The Fort ia in the best possible condition, a
! no fears were entertained OF the Rebel fore
unuer Oen' bragg WHICH our commhnuer sbat
' are still very large, Notwithstanding q porti
I of them have been detached for service at sor
other point.
. IN. z. Times, speeial.l
WAsaINGroN, June 81.
4 tits probable that all the roads between &
advance posts Of the enemy, aud from the
toward our lines, are covered by masked bait
ries, In addition to those discovered BY Lier
4, Tompkins.
IL has been ascertained that there is OF
and perhaps more, in the wood near SpriLgfel
the first station from Alexandria, on the Oran
& Alexandria Railroad, niue miles from Ale
andrla, and eighteen from Manassas Juncuo
A force of several hundred protects thel
Il is believed that they have been erected lai
p ly.
). Secretary Seward gives notice that hereaf
no passports TO leave the country, or to pi