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Nd bal been arrested the charge of being secession.
ikte, and taken 10 Grafton, Va.
kcClelland had arrived at Cumberland, Nd with two
regiments Of his command. All the bridges he rail-
road previously destroy ed and other damages had been
fully repaired to ha, point General McCelIand designed
remaining at Cumberland until his forces up
leaving sufficient, number a. different points TO protect
the road.
The correspondent Of the Wheeling Ieu2sncsy writing
from Grafton, Va, under date Of the 7th inst says-
General Morris and fta went to Phppi to-day. This
gives color to the conjecture that forward movement
Is ortenpaed in the direction Of Beverly The Virgins
regiment, however, Is expected to return this point
within q day or two
force was sen, out 70 night to Rowlesburg twenty
Ave miles to the east to reinforce the guard already
there protecting the bridges the Cheat river con-
seanence Of an expected attack by five hundred
Colonel Kelly is not quite so well this evening a. he
mas been for day or two. He quite feeble and greatly
learn that secession fort, on the Fairmont pike,
about five miles below Pruntytown has been in fun blast
risored by about fifty with rifles It 10 called Johns-
thans Fort In honor Of Jonathan T. Curry who owns
IT, They have been tyng and preparing 70 defend It
not surrender to the United States forces But now that
they are getting all around them in rather close prox-
up here hat he proper ausnorsss would ssnd down
they would surrender One two OF the brass
herfabouts would bring the old leg fort into measures
A company Of volunteers from Morsantown number
ing one hundred ana eight, passed through here this
evening on their way t. Crksourg where they expect
style themselves the Kramar Guard. They ar0 brave
ool ing set of fellows. and full Of enthusiasm. s
clalklburg Citizens OF Harrison represent secession
over there IN very wiped out condition Many promi-
ton In the ranks OF the reteatng army Of Je Davis
II IL reported that the seceesonsts doing terrible
work in Upshur county One Union man has been hung,
it cannot last, though it may be intensified fora short
time by the desperation Of the sooundrels.
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THE FUGITIVE SLAVE QUESTION.


The Cabinet have had long meeting to-day,
and. 1t is reported upon good authority, have
decided 10 instruct General Butler not to re-
ceive any more fugitive slaves into Fortress Mon
roe The fear is that at the end Of the war the 60
vernment may have very extensive elephant on it's
hands, and no place TO keep him. At the time,
there is disposition exhibited instructions given
to send walking and running property back to the point
from whence it came, but to let 1t alone
It is increasing 80 fast that the whole sub
ject resolves Itself into question Of feed. At the
time the nggers should not be allowed to return
their masters, because they will be employed by the
enemy, as they have heretofore been, against the gov
ernment
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OPERATIONS IN THE ORDNANCE DEPART.
MENT.

WASHINGTON, June 10, 1851.
There is the greatest activity in the Ordnance Depart
ment at the Navy Yard. large number Of men
employed in the manufacture Of rifed and SHE'LL
lind casting, furnishing and mounting howtzers. It
stated that sixteen thousand MIME balls manufac-
ured daily and percussion caps produced in immense
quantities
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MISCELLANEOUS NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL

WASHINGTON, Jun6 ~, I56I,
The balloon. which was inflated on trial yesterday,
under the superintendent Of Professor Aiken the
nautic scout ia part OF the military apparatus Of the
Rhode Island Marine battery The balloon, and portable
apparatus for its imitation, together the nvl thou.
sand feet Of cord and ngenously oontrved windla
to let 1t up in the air and draw IL in II WILL accompany
the battery, and viii be used 10 reconnore the force
and position Of the enemy at Rarper's Ferry.
The railroad through the city Of Warrington to convey
rolling stock from the Pennsylvania Central To- the
Orange and Alexandria road Is completed X has not
been laid down across the Long Bridge, but tsrmi
nates on this side at the pier at the foot Of Sixth
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WOMEN TO BE APPOINTED AS NURSES IN
THE ARMY HOSPITALS.

WAehlNGrON, juno ~, lool
The Secretary OF War has addressed letter to the
Surgeon General, in which he says
During the present war, the forces being made up
chiefly Of volunteers the public sentiment and the hui
maniy Of the age require that the services of
nurses should be made available in the general hospitals
where, except In very humble department, they
have been excluded. AZ many carefully selected
women are in training in the various cities Of the
loyal States, is tho order and wish Of the
Department that women be adopted substituted for
the men now In the General Hospital whenever 1t be
effected and that only such women as have received pre-
cept when these can no longer be had And ordered
that none be received except those who have presented
their applications TO lady appointed by the Department
to preside over the volunteer women nurses aud who
shall have sole authority to select accept nurses who
are required to be above the age Of thirty with cert6
Gates Of character and capacity.
Mis- Dix has been appointed Superintendent Of the
women nurses with the exclusive charge of accepting
such as che may deem properly fitted for the service
The subsistence and wages Of snch
as may be accepted by her to be paid from such
as would be expended in the wages and support Of
nurses derived from the usual Of hos
pital service.
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THE MILITARY POSTAL SERVICE.


There thirty thousand soldiers receiving
their mail matter through the Post Office in this city,
than doubling the usual amount received at this
office. On Saturday morning there were forty seven
packages of letters received from New York city Alone
filing Eve bushel basket, independent Of the usual
mail.
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THE CASE OF THE ALLEGED TRAITOR
HARVEY.

WARRINGTON, June TO- 1861,
see that Norton McMichael Of the Philadelphia North
American, makes saint Of Harvey. Look at the Pacific
Railroad bill Of last Congress, and you will find Nc
Michaels name among the corporators. Harvey de-
manded it should be put there before he would support
the bill. This accounts for the milk in McMichaels
cocoanut,
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EXPLOIT OF THE THIRTEENTH (BROOKLYN)
REGIMENT.

ANNAPOLIS, June 10, 1851
COL Abel Smith, Of the Brooklyn Thirteenth regiment,
has just arrived from Easton the eastern shore OF
Maryland where he captured thousand stand Of arms
six field pieces and one sloop prizes from the
sionists One man was shot by accident.
WASHINGTON, June 10, 1861
secret expedition, composed Of three companies Of
the Thirteenth regiment, Col. Abel Smith, New York
State militia (not the Thirteenth New York voluneers)
started from Annapolis yesterday, under the CON-
mand of Colonel Smith, They were embarked on two
propeers and took with them two how itzers belonging
to the Sixth New York regiment stationed at the mouth
Of the Severn, opposite Annapolis 1t ID supposed that
they went to attack battery said to have been erected
by the secessionists on the shore Of the Chesa-
peake Bay IN Maryland, about forty miles below
Annapolis at point where is stated the dsunioniss
mastering in considerable strength. The sequel to
this expedition the return to Annapolis of the prope
lers Of which brought six brass cannon five prison
ers and one dead This much is sure, have It
from high source, and was not authorized for reasons
Of courtesy to inquire who the dead man might be.
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MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL McCLELLAND'S
EnppS n'ARMEF.

correspondent Of a Baltimore paper, writing from
Cumberland Md, under date of the 9Th inst, says
large Lur Der Of had been sent up to Grafton to
bring that strong force OF federal troops
destined sr Harpsrs Ferry. The VIZ ter adds, as ru
NOR that several citizens Of Oakland, Aegany county
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IMPORTANT FROM GRAFTON. VA.

MPORtANI FhUM GRAFTON, VA.
special despatch to the Cincinnati Gazette, dated
Grafton va June referring to the rebel force driven
from Philippa by the federal forces, says:-
1t turned out that the rebels had intended to attack the
troops at Cheat River Bridge last night, but failed
through Morris preparations.
Two Ohio companies went down at midnight las.
night Two sentries here fred at last night by
cessioniss from the heights They returned the fire.
but without effect. Signal lights were also seen.
There is rumor, supported by corroborating crcum
stances that Ben. McCulloch has been ordered by
Governor Letcher to take command Of Porterelds Sc
ceseion troops with cavalry force and attack the army
here In that case we will have warm work.
Symmes, the rebel that lshot COL Kelly was brought
day, and is under guard. Col. Kelly is not
out OF danger. but much better.
Captain Benbam, just back from Phlippi reports that
Captain Chase, of the Indiana volunteers with flag OF
truce delivered Porterelds private baggage to him at
Beverly.
The rebels ntrenchipg themselves four miles from
Huttonvie, and waiting attack, while squads of do.
zen at time deserving.
Portereld scared out OF bis wits Several secession
flags were brought In to-day.
All is quiet at Philippi, Cheat River and here. The
soldiers health is excellent.
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special despatch from Grafton TO the Commercial
Gays the Eleventh Indiana zouaves passed through to
Cumberland to-day, where they will join General Pater
CONS command.
From Great Mountain Pass there reports
that the rebels intrenched there few
are at Beverley and in camp at Huttonsville,
but they are demoraAzed, and the companies are
dsbanding They report that 10000 aboltionists
came down upon them at Philppi, and that they cut
their way through, killing one thousand men. They al
mted at Beverly the loes Of thirty men.
A prominent seceesionist shot on Friday in Ran
dolph county while warning Union TO obey Governor
Letcher's instructions
special despatch from Grafton TO the Gazette says
that General Morris has issued the following procama
tion in connection with that of General McClelland:-
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES VOLUNTEERS
WESTERN VIRGINIA, GRAFTON, June 8, 1851
vrRGrSIANs-In issuing the above roca nation Of the
commanding General, Department Of Ohio, have now
the pleasure announcing that have routed and
petey discomfted the secessionss In ct Phippi
Their forces demorazed, assertions are numerous
pa,ses o: the mountains. Western Virginia is
free from enemies to her freedom and
peace In full confidence OF your ability and
desire otcct youreelTes Inow call upon you TO come
the support Of your constitutional government am
empowered TO muster you into the service Of the United
and nitions will be furnished YOU Assemble at
at your various county seas and report To for
shuct'ens Cavalry and infantry VIII be received At
orce. T. A. MORRIS,
Brig Gen. Commanding U. s. Troops at Phipp
The troops ave anxious to march on Huttonsvilie
There ia rothing known Of the intended movement Of
cur troope.
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COLONEL DURYEE'S ZOUAvES AT FOR
TRESS MONROE

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
CAMP Butler, June 8, 1851.
notice in your piper Of June under the head OF Our
Fortress Monroe Correspondence article sgoed p,
which ia Misrepresentation Of facts. The men are we'll
fed and contented They have fish OF every kind and
oysters and CLAIMS In abundance fresh eggs ham ard DO
taoes, besides the regular army rations.
Per order Colonel Daryee
Lieutenant W. b. MALLORY, Aid
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DEPARTURE OF TROOPS FOR THE POINT
OF ROCKS.


difficult TO ascertain lest night the exact routes
to be travelled by the force that left here at daybreak
this morning The Marine Battery Of the First Rhode
Island regiment went to Chambersburg, Wis Baltimore,
last night The regiment followed by the route to
the destination early this morning. The ammun
ton for this regiment ordered from the Watervliet
Arsenal TO be ready and subject to the order Of Colonel
Burnsides, at Chambersburg, to-day
The programme indicated in despatch Of last night
was not completed until six O'Clock this morning
One battery Of United States artillery eguars under
Captain Aagruder proceeded by the Brookvie road to
Rockville, Maryland, distance of twenty-five miles BY
that route. The Presidents Mounted Guard District
volunteer cavalry and the infantry regiments, except
the Rhode Island took the direct road fourteen miles,
Rockville where the whole force win rest for the night
and then take up the line Of march, by Of Poolevle
in the direction Of the Point of Rocks
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REPORTS FROM CHAMBERsBURG.

CHAMBERsBURG, June 10. 1851.
The wagon trains forming but slowly owing to the
difficulty Of procuring draft animals fast enough In the
meantime the troops are drilling, and everything is
getting into good order.
The greatest secresy is maintained by all the army
authorities TO the intended movements but it is mani.
fest that they preparing for contest and
determined to leave nothing undone which shall con-
duce to victory.
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THE RESURRECTION.
mportart News from
Washington.
ksportsd Commencement of the
Evacuation Of Harper's Ferry.
The Federal Troops on the March
Towards that Stronghold.
Departure Of a Brigade for
Point Of Rocks.
Reported Fight Between Rebels and
Marylandtrs, at Dam No. 5,
on the Potomac.
Additional Troops Despatched
to Virginia.
The Capital Defended by Ten Miles
Of Earthworks.
SRpITl0US DENOMINATIONS IN MARYLAND.
Assault ON Michigan Regiment
i'm Baltimore.
ONE REBEL "R0uGR' SHOT IN HIS TRACKS
Arrival Of General Banks at Fort
N6cHenry.
His Programme for Prosecuting the
War.
Brilliant Exploit Of the Thirteenth Brooklyn
\ Regiment.
Interesting News from Fortress
Monroe,
de-, &C., SC.
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IMPORTANT FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.
Reported Fight at Dam No. 5. on the PotO-
Prepare atoms for q Severe Struggle
at Harper's Ferry,

IMPORTANT REPORTS FROM HAGERS TOWN
REPORTED BATTLE BETWEEN THE REBELS AND LOYAL
MARYLANpRRs AT DAM NO. ON THE POrOMAc--
HEALTH OF THE TROOPS, ETC.
HAeERsTowS, Nd June 10, 1851.
There is report OF conflict at dam No on the Po
tomac. 1t originated In attempt Of the vgnians to
accomplish It's destruction The attempt was renewed
this morning and resisted by the Home Guards Of Clear
Spring and wnliamsport An engagement is now going
on, but the particulars not known. have sent
express s, obtain full particulars to night The fight il
fifteen miles distant.
The Vrginians escaping in great numbers. Twelve
crossed at Lckngs Creek station, miles above
ssr Spring, last night and twentyone expected TO-
night
Every man Virginia between the ages OF sixteen aud
sixty required to enter the service or before Thurs
day next.
Virgins just arrived say the seceseionists claim to
have fifteen thousand men at H1per's Ferry Union
men oil Virginia say the number ia nine thousand
General Williams Third Brigade consisting Of the
Seventh, Eighth, Tenth regiments and Scott legion,
reached Greencaste yesterday and forward movement
from his point will be made 10 day tomorrow. is
evident that the First and Third brigades form the First
division.
Positive information has been received Of the destruc
ton Of dam No. on the Potomac river it exctes great
indignation among the people Of Southern Maryland
All the members Of the FIRST Philadelphia City Troop
are we'll
There is very little sickness in the Scott LEGION and
none Of serious character Good health prevails in
Colonel Dare's and Baer's regiments.
The Berkeley Border Guard and Clark Rifles left Mar
tnsburg on Saturday for Harper's Ferry They number
one hundred and fifty The Rifle Rangers from Win
chester, are stationed at Martinsburg
II is rumored that two pieces Of artillery, brass six
Founders, are close to winiamsport, on the Virginia
side, concealed.
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News FROM CAIRO.

CARO, June III, 1861.
General Prentss yesterday sent two companies under
the command OF Captain Joslyn to Mound City, guard
that place. had been threatened by band Of Ken
lucky rebels.
Colonel shuttner, in command at Birds Point to day
broke up camp Of secessionists, Norfoi No. and
succeeded in capturing eighteen rebels, who are being
examined before General Prentss. number Of others
made their escape
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OCCUPATION OF CUMBERLAND, MD, BY
The FEDERAL TROOPS.

CINCINNATI, June TO- 1861.
The Eleventh Indiana Zouaves, COL Wallace, reached
Cumberland, Nd this morning, and took possession of
the town.
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ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS OF THE AZ
FAIR AT DAM NO. FIVE.

HAGnRSrowN, June 10, 1851.
The rebels crossed a. Mercersvile Saturday night
and atemp to seize canal boats and 800 barrels Of
-four but failed In consequence OF the Sharpsburg Home
Guards being stationed there The Guards under Cap
aips LETTER and Hewitt drove them back to MERGERS
ville above Sheppardstown.
The Vrginians burned three canal boats and destroyed
two locks between the Point Of Rocks and Harper's
Ferry.
Two bridges at Berlin and the Point of Rocks across
the Potomac were burned yesterday morning
Report Gays that the rebels unable to destroy
dam No. on the Potomac. The vgnians have crossed
the river destroyed the guard locks at that point and
thrown in large rocks to obstruct navigation They de-
stroyed all the sks and between Sheppardstown
and Harper's Ferry.
Five fords recently discovered the mouth OF
the Auticam, seven miles above Harper's Ferry. The
water not than thee feet deep anywhere at low
water, with perfent rock bed
There were but eighty men OF Shepherdstown, but
they were reinforced by full regiment to-day.
The rebels have torn up the panks Of the BRIDGE and
they are all turned, go as to burn easily.
preacher named Douglas has rendered himself 80
prominent secessionist that his passes carry any
person into Virginia he Is the only in this part of
Mary land who can pass any southwark He lives
near Shepherdstown bridge in Maryland
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THE MAILS CUT OFF FROM TENNESSEE.

Postmaster General Blair has removed the Postmaster
Of Memphis, abolished the office, ard issued order
10 all Postmasters in the United States to send IN letters
for Memphis TO the Dead Letter Once.
The following notification has been issued
Tho Postmaster at Nashville Tenne ssee having refused
to obey the law and the regulations issued from this
department. and having resigned bis office Is ordered
by the Postmaster General that that office be discon
tnued until further order and that ell matter directed
that office be forwarded by oil Postmasters Immediate
~ TO the Dead Letter Office at Washington, 20 be dis
posed Of according TO law. JOHN A. KASSON,
First Assistant Postmaster General
All newspapers that have accumulated by the stoppage
Of the mails South have direction OF the Postmaster
General, been distributed among the troops The
quantity is very large. The number Of letters Is also
very great They viii be rent to the Dead Letter Office,
and examined with reference 70 their Importance This
examination like that Of the telegraphc dispatches
DO the means Of exp sing more traitors.
Information has been received here that letters from
seeded States brought to the West have additional
postage CHARGED required by "Postmastsr General"
Reagans official programme; thus showing that his system
IL not yet in operation Postmaster General Blair it is
aid requires persons receiving letters from the rebel
States to pay the postage, notwithstanding they bear
prepaid stamps which regarded having stolen
by the seeding Posmasters and therefore, entitled
to credit equivalent having been received for them
by the United States government.
WOMEN TO BE APPOINTED AS NURSES IN
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THE UNION DEFENCE COMNITrEE.

II attention Of the Union Defence Committee has for
time past been confined principally the great va
rey Of routine business connected wi the equipment
an forwarding regiments OF the number which the
Committee have agreed TO eend to the o. war; only
three remain TO be despatched These the rammany
Mozart and Dekalb regiments The arrangements for
forwarding them are ov about completed, and the
mtee have to circumscrbe their duties
rgs Of both the General and the Executive Quantities.
After these three regiment sent forward the Commit
viii consider whether to extend their coee up
their trar sactions and diseove In the meantime tho
rough examination OF their business will be made
to see exactly where they stand The secretary VIII
main their rooms, 80 Pine street, usual, and will
receive all communications applications made ad in
t to be acted upon at the next succeeding meeting
Of the committee. Applications from abroad for infor
nation will be promptly responded TO. It Is fund that
bills, which, in the aggregate, will swell to large
amount, have been incurred by officers Of regiments
some with doubtful and others without any authority
expecting that the Union Defence Committee would pay
them Part Of their duties is to discriminate which they
authorized to pay 1t is not improbable that In many
instances ctzers who furnished goods will have very
great difficulty in procuring their money, and come may
Relief for Families Of Absent Soldiers will still be
found at No. IA Fourth avenue, whore the agent viii
continue TO be in daily attendance to relieve wants q ap
pcants, after their claims shall Rave been examined aud
SUSTAINED by the Ward Committee
PRESENTATION TO ALDERMAN BARRY.
One Of those pleasant gatherings of friends that adds
sunshine to our otherwise troubled existence took pace
last night at the residence Of Alderman Barry, No. %
CITY Hall place The circumstance that occasioned was
the presentation OF two swords TO the Alder
man By number Of friends, who have taken
deep interest in the military career Of Mr.. Barry
one. of the regulation pattern, for use in the
field and the other of mist beautiful and chaAte pat
tern and costly make, for parade and other The
inscription both the eame-t worded Follows
Presented to Alderman Richard Barry, Captain Of Com
pany Second regiment n Y s. M, by number Of his
admiring friends the Of his departure for the
eat Of war, June 10, 1891
At about nine O'Clock his friends proceeded 70 the
house, where presentation took place. Mr. Mckenzie
introduced the Alderman In few appropriate remarks,
after which Lieutenant Colonel Kelly made the Preeenta
ton accompanied with short speech to the purpose.
Mr.. Barry accepted the gift, thanking his fen1s in
very handsome and witty The swords were &C
| companied by eash and eraulettes