The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-06-07

surrounded by the rebel infantry, who
poured in q continuous fire, but they
fought their way through them, taking q
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 two hundred there. Tonight our
troops will advance on Fairfax Court
House and take it.
Another despatch says the rebels are fast
retreating from Fairfax.
A letter from East Tennessee says there
is great majority there for the Union, and
that 10000 government troops could be
raised there.
Commercial dispatch says it is believed
that the engagement at Acquia Creek has
been severe. If the batteries have not been
destroyed large force will 60 Immediately
and take the place. A large body of troops
advanced on Fairfax this morning at two
o'clock. Dispatch says that two batteries
at Acquia Greek were destroyed.
WASHINGTON, June L.
Accounts of the skirmish by Cavalry
Company under Lieut.. Tompkins and Cor
dan, at Fairfax is confirmed. Two men
are missing, and three wounded; several
horses wounded five prisoners taken and
brought into camp. Lieut.. Tompkins had
two horses shot under him.
An official dispatch from Gen. Mcdowell
to the War Department, says the loss OF
Union troops at Fairfax Court House 4,
and Confederate, q.
ALEXANDRIA, June l.
A gentleman arrived here who was at
Fairfax last night, says that Capt. John
Mari was the only rebel killed, and that
accounts of killed in the western papers is
exaggerated, and that when the cavalry re.
tired the rebels pursued them and took two
prisoners.
Extra Billy Smith figured in the fight.
A Colonel commanding was wounded-the
Rebels supposing this to be an advanced
guard of the army, sent a message to Cen.
treville for 200 secession troops.
We should not be. surprised at any
moment, to hear of an advance from Cairo,
for Columbus, KY. The following are
the latest dispatches from this point:
CAIRO, June l.
Capt. Parker's dragons appeared in full
uniform at the dress parade last evening
and made fine appearance.
Two of the large guns at this place were
tried to-day, sending shots gaily towards
Memphis, and making the welkin ring.
Col. Schuttner, at Birds Point, took a
secession flag from the Cairo and Fulton
train this morning. He will take posses
sion of the road if the act is repeated, or
articles contraband of war are attempted to
be passed over it.
Five suspicious persons were arrested
this evening. -Four took the oath to sup
port the constitution one secessionist re-
fusing, he was set to work in the trenches.
No more half way measures are to be OBJ
served with traitors here.
CAIRO, June 2.
There is nothing authentic in relation to
movements down the river from this point,
but it is certain that the force at this point
is to be considerably increased. Two ad-
ditional regiments are ordered there in adj
dition to the regiment organized in this
Congressional district.
Another company of Illinois artillery
now at Springfield, under marching orders,
will move in day or two.
Government has chartered the big wharf
steamer that is capable of carrying several
thousand troops and stores.
1t is understood also that government has
chartered twenty-five river steamers at St.
Louis
The following dispatches did not
reach us by telegraph:
FORT MONROE, June l.
No military movements yet. Heavy
cannon are being transported to the Rip
Raps. 1t is reported there are 1000 Sc
cessionists at Yorktown, but none between
there and Monroe. A stand will evidently
be made at Yorktown. Slaves from sew
eral counties have been sent to work on en-
trenchments, Col. Magruder commanding.
A gentleman from between Newport
New and Yorktown, arrived here for pro.
lection. He says numerous families have
fled, leaving slaves unfit for work behind.
Thre hundred free negroes were forced
across the James river to work on the rebel
entertainments.
Distinguished Secessionists have confess
ed that the Unionists were right and the
Secessionists all deluded.
CHAMBERsBURG, June |.
A slight skrmish occurred today be-
tween the Home Guard aud some Virgin
ians. Three Virginians were wounded
A terrible fracas occurred in the negro
quarters. Frank Jones, a negro barber,
shot and wounded two soldiers. He fed
but was retaken and instantly killed by the
soldiers.
Gen. Patterson is expected to morrow.
Additional regiments are expected Monday.
HAGERsTowN, June L.
Secessionists this morning attempted to
take the ferry boat opposite Williamsport,
probably to cross over to Maryland on
foraging expedition. The Unionists order
ed the secessionists to desist, and they not
complying, were fired on. There was
brisk fire on both sides for about an hour.
Several rebels were wounded, while the
Unionists remained unhurt. The rebels re-.
treated.
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