The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-22
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Washington, June 81.
Cen. Mcdowell visited Gen. Scott to day,
with plans and pro po sisions TO capture the
enemy immediately. Gen. Scott answered,
"No sir, Do"
The Ohio camp is supposed TO be directly
menacsd. Their picket flags are visible from
Cen. sche,,et = he adouartere.
The Nasy Dept know nothing of landing
our troops at Savannah or elsewhere on the
Southern coast.
1t should be understood that large num-
Der OF the regiments accepted BY Govern
ment within few weeks were accepted on
condition that they should be ready 70 Dove
within a specified time. Not = few have
failed 70 comply with this stipulation. There
is more 70 I'm for new ones than there other
wise would be. No full regiment that IL
ready within ten days will be likely to be
refused.
The Secretary OF War has telegrnphed
to-day 70 Governor Curtin for moro troops.
A similar message, we learn, has been sent
TO Gov. Morgan and other States. Ii 10
deemed al sisable that oil regiments now &C
cepted be ready for the field at the earliest
moment.
The Board Of Army Surgeons meets to-
morrow TO examine applicants for Surgeons
TO Gil vasaf4eies in the army. No on6 will be
appointed unless certified by the Board a.
qualified
= a cnntrnn. for GOO Of the Griffin rife guns
was awarded to day. Gen. Meigs strongly
recommended.
Washington, June 20.
There arc from 20, 00a TO 10000 troops on
the Virginia side, within ten miles Of the
Potomac. On this side there are from sc, 600
to Az, 900 ready 20 oross at moments no.
tice. Should the enemy advance from Fair.
fax Court House, they will meet only the
number Of troops first named, but flank
movement will be nade BY force ss least
10000 strong stationed on the river six miles
from the city. The Federal army will be
fully 10000 while that Of the rebels cannot
be more than $1,000 or 10000 at the far
thest.
Citizens 81 the adjoining counties OF Vir.
gaia were arriving almost hourly IN Alex.
andris to day, those about to escape being
impressed into service. Guards are securing
those counties with lists OF voters against
the ordinance of..secesson, and arc arrestiDg
all they can get hold Of. taking them to Ma
nassas junction. Many who were escaping
we're fred on BY the closely pursuing rebels.
The object Of arresting them 10 70 impress
them INTO GnTVlce hRalESh INC OuScTuWtus.
New York, June 81.
The Worlds dispatch says information was
received yesterday by the steamer Africa,
that 60 oficers in the Prussian army have
been granted leave of absence for two years.
Their services are soon TO be rendered to the
q. s. for that length OF time. The Texan
troops, mum sering 4S9 men, now at Fl. Ham
ilton, In consequence OF having pledged
~ Al. Ea ~ ho
Confederate States have petitioned the war
department for discharge.
Washington, June 81.
The pawnee on her cruise down the river
seized 10 ,O0) bbls Of bacon and other stores
destined for the secessionists.
Especial 90 Post.
This morning tbs rebels were concentrs
ting large force At Fairfax Court House.
Every movement indicates an attack on our
lines within q short time
Ii ia believed that Boauregard can concen
trate 60, 900 troops at any given point within
q week. Undoubtedly he has forces at com
mand, and il 10 not improbable that be will
be forced TO make a speedy advance move
ment.
To day aIvices have been received from
the camp OF the Connecticut troops near
! Vienna. No uew m0s I'm znts had Tgt6r
place. Our troops in occupation of Vienns
are fully prepared for any attack.
"A strict examination Of the causes OF the
| lamentable affair at Vienna has resulted il
! tho exculpstion Of the engineer Of the trair
which took up tho Ohio troops. The respon
/ sibility Of Il Q blonder which resulted so dis
astrously for our troops rests upon Genera
Sehenck.
Especial to Commercially
Washington, June 81.
Officers Of the arpv say unless y collision
occurs to morrow evening, there is it'll
CHARGE Of any taking place At any time
There is confirmed conviction here tha
the rebels are outAanked and muss fight o
surrender.
ss 81 Louis. June 81.
The Democrats speciar from Syracuse
about rs miles south Of BoonviIie, 4ays q
expedition nearly 900 strong With piece
Of artillery under Capt. Totten Of regula
service ipft Boonville Wednesday night an
reached this place at 10 O'Clock yesserda
J morning.
Soy. Jackson, with about 5000 men, q
rived here Tuesday afternoon, impressin
: The propriety Of both enemies and friend
got tidings Of pursuit and suddenly left 70.
terday morning, proceeding south towArt
/, Warsaw. Our forces have gone forward Il
day. but there Is little hope Of ovcrsaking Il
fleeing party
: A battle took place at sunrise on Tuesda
morning between 800 Union Home Guard
|. under Capt. Cook, near town, and larj
party OF seoessi onists from Warsaw and 81
rounding country, in which Is Guards We
= killed and 20 wounded, many Of them o
verely, and 80 prisoners taken. Most Of &
. Guards were in q large barn when the fri,
commenced, hut they Immediately sprang
arms, and il 10 said killed 40 Of the attac
ing party before being ovcrpowered BY sup
rior numbers.
:, Nearly ell 81 them finally escaped ani .
u ready 70 join our forces - dispute the PAL
.. age OF State Troops. Capt. Cook reach
ID here this morning in disguise. lie Says q
/. over half his force was aimed, and not INC
than 200 participated IN the gghs. lie