Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-06-07
Nxyvs 81 the Week.


Gen. Butler are considered as indicating an
intention on his part not to trouble Scwclrs
Point or Norfolk at present, but to strengthen
his position on the other side of James river,
and in time to move forward to Richmond.
The number of rebel troops at Harper's
Ferry is estimated at 5000; this includes all
within five miles Of the railroad bridge
These arc sall;equipped with the exception of
1066, who are but partially provided with
arms. AT least 1000 of these men have only
fiflt.lock muskets The bulk Of these men
arc encamped on the heights west of the vii
lage; they have battery of two six-pounders
anu one 32-pounder-all on the Maryland
heights. They have four batteries overlook
ing the bridge, and from three-quarters Of a
mile to, three miles distant,
The Government forces had conflict with
the rebels ut Aqua Creek. The steamers
Freedom, Anacosta, Resolutc, and schooner
opened fire, finally slcncing the wharf bat
terry, killing several rebels; none of our troops
injured. The Pawnce and Yankee were sent
there this morning.
Dispatches also state that fight took place
last night at Falls Church, six miles back of
Arlington Heights. Our pickcts were at
tackled by rebels, and several Of our soldiers
wounded.
A later dispatch states that a force of cav
airy and IS infantry under Lieutenants
Tompkins and Gordon, attacked the rebels at
Fairfax Court House. The rebel pickets were
met four miles this side, who fled and alarm
cd the camp. The cavalry charged on the
town, cncountcring vigorous resistance, the
people firing on them from the houses
Tompkins' horse was shot under him, and
his cavalry surrounded by the rebel infantry,
who poured IN continuous fire, but they
fought their way through them, taking a
number of prisoners. One of the cavalry
was killed and two wounded; some staff
officers Of the fifth New York regiment were
wounded, being with the Federal troops
Lieut.. Tompkins reports 80 rebels killed,
and that their forces amounted to 1900 They
had previously supposed there were but 200
there. Tonight our troops will advance on
Fairfax Court House and take it. Il
A letter from East Tennessee says there is
a great majority there for the Union, and that
10000 Government troops could be raised
there. {. s.,..s.s sr
ST. Louis, juno la Montgomery dis
patch of the oath ult., to the Mobile Adyer-
tiser says an order has been issued to the
clerks of the Departments, to be ready to
leave for Richmond on Wednesday OF Thurs
day. 81. r9.,s. .ss..t 8. sa.a
Col McArthur's regiment of Illinois yolun-
teers have not moved southwark, but are
under orders to march at moments notice.
BALTIMORE, juno IA steamer has arrived
from Fort Monroe. Bartlett's naval brigade
had arrived there A battery of heavy can
non is being erected on Newport News. The
Federal transports constantly pass Sewell's
Point, just beyond the range of the rebel bat
terry. There is no recent intelligence from
Norfolk. Commodore Pendegrast will not
allow a boat to so up with flag of truce
Attacked parties here are anxious to bring
away relatives. The Quaker City yesterday
brought up a prize schooner from Rio De
.Jancrio, with cargo Of 5000 bags of coffee
The fugitives now in Fort Monroe are encamp-
cd, and mustered and provided with rations
like the soldiers. Gen. Butler has issued a
stringent order from plundering in the neigh
borllood - .,@as nd
aALExANDRIA, June Shortly before one
o'clock last night skirmish took place at
Wellington Mills between a company of Zou-
ayes and company of the Michigan regi-
mcnt and scouting party of Virginians.- -
The fcderals drove them away. One Zouaye
was killed and another wounded.
CnIcAGo, June 3.-Douglas died here this
morning at CLOCK. -tst8 w.. ..s.. ..E#t-a..
New YoEK, juno -Townsend's, Haskins'
and Wilson's regiments expect to leave We'd
nesday for Fortress Monroe, fully equipped.
Tribgncs Special. Court House il
occupied by 3 regiments of the Fcdcrals-
Two additional regiments will be stationed
there in q day or two.
ST. Louis, No., June I'm the case of
Mcdonald, yesterday, OH motion of the coun,
sci for the Petitioner, the RESPONDENT, Gen
Harvey, was discharged from further proceed.
ings in the case. \ new petition for q writ
to be directed against Capt. N. Lyon, and all
other officers at the arsenal, was then pre-
scented and a writ granted, returnablc Mon
day Morning. ~ . .-@
sWAsnIscTos, June s. The New York 7,h
regiment will probably be rcmustercd into
service in day or two and detailed to the
camp on Staten Island.
Lieut.. Col. Engart and Robt Cabcll, of one
ofthc Kentucky regiments have arrived to
make arrangements for acceptance and call
for troops. @
A London letter says Col. Fremont will
probably take with him 10000 rifles and a
park of artillery--4o pound rihed guns.
Licuts. Chambless and Morton having ten
dcrcd their designations to avoid being called
upon AoI SeiNiCe, tllelI ilaineS nave Dceil
stricken. from the army.
tNEw YoRK, June g. Letters from Anap-
oils says Col. Smith Of the 18th New York |
regiment took T60 muskcts from scccssionists
of Maryland and intends capturing all arms
by them in his vicinity.
Three schooners loaded with corn were |
brought in as prizes yesterday Also six
prisoners Of war were captured by scouts.
It positively asserted that at Cabinet |
meeting yesterday it was decided to make
further rc1uisition Of $4,000 men to serve
during the war;
Special despatch to the Post-Gen. Banks
will be ordered to command at Baltimore
OF Monroe, and if so Gen. Butler will suspend
offensive operations against Norfolk and Rich
mond Under direction Of Gen. Banks.
Nashville special to the Commercial says
It is discovered the rebels have frequent COM
,nunication with this city via. Relay House
and Harpers Ferry. This spy business will
be summarily stopped. Government has sup
pressed new map of Virginia.
The Posts Washington letter says: tits |
certain that Congress will author
izc Loan Of one hundred million dollars and |
s 70 40 per cent will be offered and notes is |