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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06
STILL LATER FROM THE WAR.
Battle at Phillippa.
Col. Kelly, of Virginia Killed.

e-aazaaza CINeNSATI. Monday. June ,, Js6l.a
Two columns of troops from Gen. McCLEL-
LAN's command, ore nnGer command of Col.
KELLY, of the First Virginia Volunteers, and
the other under command of Col. CRITTENDEN,
composed of the Indiana Volunteers, left
Grafton early last night, and after marching
the entire night about 20 miles through a
drenching ran surprised a camp of rebels,
1000 strong, at Phillippa, Va, and routed
them, killing Is, capturing large amount OF
arms, horses, ammunition, provisions camp
equippage, &c. The surprise was complete,
and at the last advices, the Federal troops
were in hot pursuit of The rebels 1t is prob
bic that many prisoners will be taken.
Col KELLY was mortally wounded and has
since died Several Others of the Federal troops
were slightly wounded.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06

SHAMEFUI. TREATMENT OF TEE TROOPS Al
LANCAsTER-The Fourteenth and Fifteenth
Regiments of the Pennsylvania troops cncamp-
cd near Lancaster, are almost in state of in,
subordnation consequent upon the shocking
condition of the commissary department. The
authorities have demaned reform. Much ol
the pork is rancid or putresent, and the snp
ply Of bread insufficient. For supper on Thurs
day night a company of seveniy-four men had
only fourteen pounds of bread, and the pork
furnished them being unfit to eat was thrown
away.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06

COMMISSIONERS ArrolNTED.-The Governor
has appointed JACOB FEY, Jr., of Montgom-
cry county, and BENJAMIN. HAYwoon, of
SchayIkill county, Commissioners to iavesti-
gate the facts connected with the furnishing
of supplies of every kind, including clothing,
&c, to the State.
The appointment OF these persons is a guar,
antee that the investigation will be thorough
and searching. Mr. Fry has the entire conf
denec Of the people of this State As Auditor
Genc:al he proved himself fearless and incor-
ruptible. Mr.. HAYWOOD also sustains the
highest character. The public may rest rats-
fed that these Commissioners have no person.
al partiaIities which will deter them from ex
posing the truth in relation TO the frauds up
on the State.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06

SCIENCE AIDING THE Wharf.-The excellent
uses to which NAPOLEON III. put the magnet
ic telegraph and of the balloon during his cam
pagn in Italy are matters Of history. Both
these energies, we are glad to see, are TO be
brought into rcquisition by our own War De
partment, besides another and most valuable
auxiliary for reconnoitering the enemy at
night-the calcium light, which is already in
use at Fortress Monroe A telegraph has
been erected between the headquarters of the
Army at Washington and Arlington Heights
so that there is likely to be no reception Of
the causeless alarm and its lnbSequeut confu
sion which occurred in the army on the night
following the occupation of Alexandria. As
the efficiency Of the army depends in great
measure upon giving it rest when not actually
in notion every precaution which will guard
against surprise must be Of great advantage
in conducting the war The soldier should
never lie down to bis rest under apprehension
that he may be suddenly called to arms by the
enemy driving in the pickets" \ telegraph
strung upon poles in the ordinary way is well
enough where permanent communication is to
be maintained, but for the use of the Army
while actually in the field. this will be found
wholly impracticabe on account Of the tire
aud large force required for putting. it in op-
Grafton. Modern invention has supplied o
perfectly insulated teIegraphic wire, which is
not larger than an ordinary bed cord, and
equally as ductile, and weighing only from one
hundred to two hundred pounds to the mile
Five or ten miles of such cord can be reeIed
upon an ordinary hose carriage, or, divided in,
to coils of few ponds each for conveyance
upon mems shoulders, can be promptly laid
along a roadway, through q field or wood,
across brooks or swampy ground, without in
the least affecting its Insulation Operators
accompanying the pckets with smaII local bat
teries will thus establish instantaneous com
muncation between any required number of
the outposts and the headquarters of the
army. As soon as the wires have served their
purpose they can be again coiled up for future
use.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06

FoUs STATES ALREADY REscUED-Four
Slave States have already been rescued from
anarchy and destruction by the frmness and
promptness displayed by the Government and
the people of the North against secession and
rebellion Delaware, Maryland Missouri and
Kentucky are now vieing with each other in
their devotion to the Government, the Union
and the time.honored star-spangled banner
Western Virginia also stands firm for the
Union, and before long we hope to record that
Eastern Virginia has again returned to loyal
ty. The Union Convention will meet again
ct Wheeling on the Ilth of June, 9. 1-..
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06
ITEST FROM THE VAR.
Engagement at Aqua Creek.
Hundred Thousand More Men.
SECOND ATTACK on THE AQUA CREEK BATTERIES
The Activity Of UniOnists in Missouri,
AN ENGAGEMENT AT ACQUIA
CREEK.
WASHINGTON. Friday. Ma,

WASHINGTON Friday May 81 1861.
At noon to-day, when the Keystone StateJ
an unarmed transport passed Acqua Creek,
the Freeborn and Anacosta were engaging,
and had almost senced the battery there,
consisting of six guns, manned by 600 meu.-
On receipt Of the intelligence, the Pawnee was
scat down, aud the Yankee ordered TO stop
on her way TO Gen. Butler with dispatches
and assistance.
The Poachontas took the Pavnee's place
at Alexandria. Tho Pawnee draws to much
water TO get within less than two mills of the
battery,at which distance her guns would not
be very effective.
Cap. Ward Of the Freeborn was down the
river to stop Smuggling The Pocahontas was
sent to help him. lie has been itching for a
fight, aud made the attack on his own respen-
sibility.
Capt Trenchara, Of the Keystone State,
Row at the Navy ard, makes the following
statement
On our way from Old Poiat to Washington,
with dispatches, &c, at noon, we came with,
in sight of Acquia Creek, where We found the
Freeborn and AnacoSta holly engaged with
the batteries, one Of which was near the warf,
and ono in the valley, mile from the water.
The O terry near the wharf was soon SIenced
by the guns Of the vessels, and that in the
valley, which, when We first saw it, was most
active, although its shot fell snort OF the YES
sells, appeared to have been partially Senced
before we got out Of sight
The vessels, so far as we could see, were
entirely uninjured They were under way,
and changing position from time to time, with
the view Of selecting the best points Of attack.
We were at no time nearer than two miles
from the vessels, which were, perhaps, three
quarters Of mile from the landing, and about
a hundred yards from each other Since we
arrived, the Pawnee and Pocahontas have
been sent down to participate in the attack
The Baltimore and Philadelphia aud Phil
odelphia City ice boats are lying with steam
rp at the Navy Yard, ready to taks on board
the list Regiment which is sunder marching
order at moments warning. An on the
keystone State were crazy for the fight, but
unfortunately, her drauSht Of water was SO
great as to prevent them from participating
in The engagement, pgch 10 their moridca-
zion.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06

"THE RAGGED ARMY OF PENNsYLvANIA"--
Such, it seems. is the soubrqnet that our vol
unteers have gained in Washington. These
men, who left their homes their families and
their business, to fight their country'S battles
and protect it in its hour of danger, have been
rewarded by equipment in SUch trashy clothes
that they are ashamed to- show themselves,
while the splenddly equipped regiments of
Massachusetts New York Rhode Island are
Dnraded, reviewed and admired IT, from q
mistaken economy, we had been disposed to
stint their supplies, We should have only our
selves to blame; but we have spent money lib
orally, and paid enough to make them in every
way comfortable what effect every one
knows, and every day brings new confirmation
of the statements as FIRST received. We learn
from the testimony of friend who visited the
camp at York, that when one of their coats
was being tried on by soldier, the back drop
ped 0BH So far, what we have contributed
has not heen for the benefit Of the soldiers, but
of the sharks who have influence at Harris.
burg.
We regret to say it, bnt we are forced to
the conclusion that our State is in bad hands.
Corruption is the order of the dav at the
State Capitol. The people of PENNSYLVANIA
demand that those who have had hand in
the swinde shall be ferretted out and pupish-
ed. No man who has a relative or a friend
amongst the soldiers who are now suffering bv
the frauds, should rest until the perpetrators
are brought to coudign punishment.-Penn.
syLuanla Enquirer. he. E. s
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06

Dg PRorosAL FOR THE $3, 1000, 900 LOAN.
We observe that Gov Curtin has given no
tce that proposals will be received at the Office
of the Secretary of the Common wealth, until 3
o'clock, p NJ of the fifth Of June, for the
loaning TO the Commonwealth the sum of three
Millions OF Dollars, at six per cent per annum,
payable semiannuaIly in Philadelphia, redeem
able in ten years, free from all taxation for any
purpose whatever. The State reserves the
right to accept the whole or any part Of the
amount offered TO be taken, unless the proposer
stipuates otherwise No conditional propo-
sails will be considered. Upon the acceptance
Of any proposals, at least ten per cent, of the
amount must be paid down, the balance, if pre-
ferred by the bidder, in thirty aud sixty days.
when certificates shall issue for the same bear
ing interest from the time of payment.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06

! RE5- \ treaty Of peace has been negotiated
and signed between Gen. Harney, on the part
OF the United States. and Genearl Sterling
Price, commander ol the State troops of Mis-
sori. the stipula;ons of which are that the
secession forces are to be Immediately disband-
ed. the freedom of speech and the protection
Of persons and property is guarenteed and the
United States forces are to be used 20 the
accomplishment of tina! end, whenever they
may be called upon to do so by the civil an,
thorites. .-. ... ..r ..a..
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06

SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS. two
of the Southern States at least-Maryland
and Kentucky-e!ection will be held for Rep
resentatveS to the extra session Of Congress,
which will commence on the 4th of July. Gov
ernor Hicks, of Maryland has ordered the cleo
lon in that State to be held on the 18th of
June and the proclamation of Gov Magoffin
fixes Thursday, June the Goth, as the day for
the electing members of Congress in Kentucky.
The Louisville Journal and other Union pa
pers are moving energeucally in favor of
thorough Union candidates ..-
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06
ACTIVITY OF UNIONISTS IN MIS-
SOURI,.

WARSAW, Mo-, Friday, Nay l3, 1861.
The Uuon men from Pettis, Henry, Benton
and Morgan Counties, Numbering some 700, Or
ganized seven companies near Camp Cole in
this county on Tuesday last, aid threaten
death to every Secessonst in the Usage Val
ley. They have sent an agent to General
Harney for arms. Great excitement exists
here
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND MORI
MEN

. It Is understosd to-day that Coz. BAEks'
plans for increasing the Army, by al increase
of one huEdred thousand men. will be adopted
1t is reported that the President has already
begun, with Mr.. CAuzRoN and Gen. Seorr, to
arrange the quoiGs OF these men from the sew
eral States.
The report that Gen. BUTLER wa, to be
ordered back to Annapolis, was without foua-
dation.
There was q grand parade and review Of the
New-York First. Ninth, Fourteenth and Gar
ibaldi Guards, The line was formed on the
Avenue, and gave q marching salute to the
President, Gen. ScoTr, Gsn. BANEs and Secre-
taries ShwARD and CAXERox. II is almost IN
necessary to say that the regiments made a
grand display.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06
AFFAIRS IN BALTIMORE.

Two large coIumbiads lately shipped from
PittSburg to Fort McHenry, were spiked by
the SecesSonstS in the streets of Baltimore,
and it was not discovered until they had been
mounted in the Fort.
A party Of rowdieS left Baltimore on
Thursday night, to go to Federal Hill and kill
some CT the picket-guard there, but in place Of
killing them, the guard shot three and the rest
fed.
Fifty knights of the Golden Circle and q
Lieutenant, who have been stationed at Har-
pers Ferry, were in Baltimore on Thursday,
and made arrangements for a grand secret plot
to again take possession Of Baltimore That
city has been utterly demoraized since Gen.
Cadwallader has had possession of It. and
where there were forty Unon flags flying
when he entered, there is not one now.
There has been a great deal of dissatsfac-
tion in the Massachusetts camp at the Relay
House, arising from the unmlitary conduct of
Brig. Gen. Jones He was burnt in effigy at
their camp the other evening. Brig. Gen.
Pierce will supercede Gen Jones, and the lat,
ter will go to Fortress Monroe.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06
ARMS FOR TIE BoRDER COUNTIES,

Section 81, That the Governor and Adm
tant General be and are hereby au horized and
required TO procure and furnish, at the earliest
possible time after the troops provided for in
this bill shall have been supplied, not exceed
ing one thousand stand of modern approved
arms and aCcontrementS for each of the conn
ties Of this State bordering upon Maryland.
Delaware aud Virginia lines, tote received By
the County Commissioners Of the respective
counties, for the purpose Of arrning organized
troops for the defense Of said counties and for
such other military service contiguous to their
borders as they may legally be called upon to
perform; and the County Commissioners Of
said counties shall respectively execute bond.
in the name and behalf OF such county in such
snm as the Governor shall direct conditioned
for the safe keeping and the delivery over to
the Adiutant General all such arms and ac-
coutrements as may be received by them tor
the purpose aforesaid, at such tnes as the
Governor may direct and the bonds so execut-
ed shall be field in the Office of the Adjutant
General.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06
REPORTS FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO IL, Sunday, June 2.
There is nothing authentic ia relation to o
movement down the river from this point. but
it s certain that the force at this point is to be
considerably increased. Two additional regi
mentS are ordered here in addition to a regi
ment organized 10 this Congressional District
Another Company Of Illinois Artillery now
ct Springfield, is under marching orders, and
will move iB day OF two. The Government
has chartered the big wharf steamer that lies
here. II is capable of conveying several thou
sand troops and stores 1t is understood, also
that the Government has chartered twenty
FIVE river steamers at ST. Louis. @
ASNIRAISH AT TWILLAMSPORT MD.
HAGERTowN, Nd. Saturday, June /.
This morning the secession forces attempted
TO take possession of the ferry boat lying op-
posite Wiiliamsport, for the purpose, as is con
jectured. of removing into Falling Waters"
a point four mile below where there is a con-
siderable number of secession troops stationed
who doubtless intended by means of the boat
to cross to the Maryland side on marauding
expedition.
The Union company at Williamsporta as soon
as they observed the opposite party possessing
themselves Of the boat, ordered th. m 10 desist
which they refused to do, o,whereupon the Union
guns opened fire upon them, which was return
ed, and o brisk fire kept up on both sides for
about an hour. Three or four SecessionistS
were wounded, one seriously. None killed or
wounded on this side.
Upon the commencement OF hostities the
boat was deserted by the SeCessonStS, and
remains safely at it's mooringS
1t is reported that the attempt TO take it
will be renewed tonight. The river will be
closely watched by the Union Guards, who
have been reinforced by company from Clear
Spring. The Union campany from SharpS-
turgh is on its way to WiIIiam'port with one
or two field pieces.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06
TOWANDA: .:
DEATH OF SENATOR DOUGLAS.

Hon STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS died at Chicago,
H.. on the Sd inst. His remains are TO be
taken to Washington for interment.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06

rSy- A number of shot, weighing three hun
dred end fifteen pounds each, having bOen
shipped at Pttsburg for the big Floyd gnn at
Fortress Monroe The gun weighs 40, 100
pounds, aud is now mounted and ready for ser
vic, II carries I" bah. with a charge Eforty
pounds of powder, orer four miles. :
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06
= HERIFFS SALE.-By vi,tue Of - y

- HERlFF'S SALE.-By vi'tue oi a.. . :
~ of Yend. Expo. issued out of the Court Gl s,,-
will be exposed to pabhe sale. at the Court House @ I
borough OF Towanda. on SATURDAY, the ~ G...s
JUNE, 1861 at oclnck, p NJ, the io..o"us ,orrys
lot piece orparceI of land situate in lddGou, sa
Bradford county, Pa. bounded and deScri0el ~ -,
Beginning at the south southeast corner .. ns tbs
thence north y deg east ll3 rods to Tnaoi oi. s'
south SS4 deg. east 5S rods TO a corner oi
mey, Jr lot, thence south u deg west 10 os'
corner thence north Ss4 deg. west IS RODS |" -, y;
beginning. Containing fortyone acres mos Of
ing one half of lot No 81 according to r;,sl sur,
made by 0rson Hickey about thirty acres ,a..or Hp
log house, log barn and young orchard y ~ " I'D
Seized and taken in execution at the sa'' "
vies nse vs.. Mi.hael Drummey. my nING,
A. HANSON l,rs
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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06

e@- SAMUEL A., PuRvnScE, Gov. CrRrlx'
Attorney General, has resigned, -. -. -. --
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-06
AFFAIRS AT FORTRESS MONROE.

From visitor to Fort Monroe we have
the following particulars = -Four hundred
slaves had fed and taken refuge in Fort
Monroe and Newport News. One planter by
the namO of Parrish, offered, on condition Of
bis being allowed to leave his plantation and
go to Richmond with his family, to free his
slaves, to the number of thirty FIVE, and actu.
ally did place The papers in the hands of the
Lieutenant who was seat with squad to af
ford him protection until he departed.
The inhabitants have the utmost fear Of
the troops, and dare not leave their homes un-
lees by permission of the Colonel commanding
There are numerous batteries in course of
erection along the James, Elizabeth and York
Rivers, but they cannot effect any damage to
the vessels on the river, as the range ia too
long.
Several Of the Old Dominion dragons,
armed, equipped and uniformed, as the law of
Virginia directs, have been taken by the Yer
mon. Regiment, and made prisoners of war
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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-06-27
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President pro TEN. Of the Senate.
Passed April 9S, 1861.