The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-12
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WASHINGTON, June 10.
This has been day OF anxious expecta-
ton. 1t 10 reported that the evacuation Of
Ilsrper's Ferry by the rebel forces had al
ready begun. 1t is known that the policy
Of such step has received serious oonsid.
Grafton from the rebel chiefs. They appear
to have abandoned oil idea Of offensive op-
craft ons, as 6rst laid down by them, and only
think nov OF being able to hold what they
have got. Secession flags wont float over
Washington, Independence aud Fanieul
Halls.
Ii 10 certain Gen. Johnston has been
largely reinforced within few days, and IL
may be his intention to try the mettle OF
Pattersob's, McCielland's and Cadwallader's
commands. lie will find himself surround
ed on all sides, and out Of the reach OF as.
sistance from..the South. II be retreats TO
wards Manassas junction be will he closely
followed by the whole Federal forcs now
concentrated around Iisrper's Ferry, and the
retrogradc movement will hardly stop north
Of Richmond.
| have reason to believe that Lieut. Gen.
Scott leaves tonight for Frederick, to com.
mand the Federal forces in person. His
horse went forward to Baltimore to day.
mo nlgnf report. Line down.
[Tribune's Dispatch
New York, June IL.
letter received from aboard the Anacos-
ia saws they are in hourly expectation OF be-
ing ordered 10 attack Pig Point battery, in
conjunction with the Harriet Lane and Cum
berland. They also expected resistance from
SewalPs Point and Coney Island. warm
time was anticipHteh.
An army oi6ser, who had an Interview with
Gen. Scott, yesterday. saJs that he was poe
itively informed by him that no important
attack uron dispositions Of the enemy would
rE made unTtrUrrIncAtiDns around Washing
ton shaii be entirely finished, and gums
meuuted.
IL appears that Arlington Heights were on
the point Of being attacked Monday night
One OF Lieut.. Tompkin's companies Game in
towards midnight to the camp OF che Goth
Regiment, reporting that the enemy were
coming in force with cavalry, infantry and
| artillery, at \ distance OF two miles. Our
troop- were formed in line OF battle, but for
some canse unknown, the rebels concl udod
at the last moment to defer their project and
withdraw.
Col. Van Aliens cavalry regiment, COZ
rank and file, has been accepted TO be read
! for active services BY Sept. Tat.
/ An order recalling Harvey goes out by th.
Wednesday steamer. Were no. all our ship,
OF war absolutely required for the blockade
be wonld be brought home in q man of var
prisoner. Under the circumstances he viii
be allowed to choose his own CONVEYANCE /,
America. His guilt 10 deBed ia some quar-
ters, but this 10 useless the evidence is over
whelmns.
At o'clock this morning large forc
marched through Georgetown towards Polo
Of Rocks.
The combined forces 10 conjunction Wit
Patterson's columns, and perhaps McClel
lands will eGcctually surround Harper
Ferry.
Intelligence, deemed trustworthy. show
that the rebels retreating from Harper's Fer
~, received early news Of the movement O
> troops from Washington. IL 10 doubtfr
whether our columns can combine in sesso
. 20 make large capture of the rebels. The
mean To make stand at, and perhaps attao
from, Manassas Junction, which 10, accord
ing to reports, believed by governmes
! strongly fortified. The cannon are in ssm
q circle, 10 the centre Of which s the ra,lros
station. The rebels talk abou, fanking Il
Washington lines and capturing the CITY d
rectly, without going through by Balsimor
: They are ssra that place would rise ia . m
j. nrnt Il .tu Cspltai was taken.
We have further confirmation OF the di
affection At Harper's Ferry. Three oomp
= nies have refused to ssrve under any flag j.
y the stars and stripes. They are prohab
10 kentnckians who holdthe Maryland leigh,
and Who, If previous statements can be b
: lieued, will turn their guns against the reb
troops Of whom they are nominal allies.
I AlexAndris, June 8.
81 lot Of military goods were seized at A
ans Express o66ce, valued ut $40, OCO. +
Il amount Of goods selx I'd ia this viciai,y y
almost pay tho expenses u the expedition.
The Pennsylvania 5th regiment issued
10 newspaper this evening, printed on an 0
D, Alexandra press.
10 BY Underground Telegraph
D. Richmond, Jane 6, 1861.
Ex-secrstary Floyd, it il ramored, hss !
ctpted the colonelcy Of = regiment Or j n
70 men They are 10 ba employed 10 rinl
the pockets Il their dead soldiery. FLOYD
{ saii 70 be drilling his men 10 bis APPROX
tactics, lately used by him Ia ri1ing /
Treasury Of the U. u. Il.