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BlPORTANT MILITARY MOVEMENT.
THE VIRGINIA ARMY.

ASsAFoLIs, May II, 1861.
Gen. Butler, with 20 men and two pieces Of Capt
varans Battery lef this afternoon, on the propeller
]. s. Shriver for important, and secret service in the
direction of Baltimore.
There wss false alarm at the Relay House last
night.
The body of John Murphy Of the Goth (New.Yorkl
Regiment, who drowned himself April u, picked up
by fishermen two days ago, carried to Washington
to-day by Cart Kelly for nterment. Murphy became
insane on the steamer James Adger from sheer soca-
ton.
The steamer Kill Van Kull has sailed for New
York.
A messeneer Of Gov. Hicks to Gov. Letcher has re-
turned from Richmond and says the Nrginian expect
ed 80 900 Confederate troops by Thursday last. The
Union men here are Indignant at The occupation OF
Maryland soil by Virgiui.ns.
sudden movement of the Rebels from Harper
Ferry toward the Relay House ID feared by many OF
the best judges Of military affairs.
The vrgiIian army must soon fight or disperse.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-13
THE PENNSYLVANIA TROOPS.

HARRISBURG, May IL, io"l.
There was a grand review at York to-day. Ine
Governor and many members Of the Legislature were
present There were FIVE regiments on the ground
The 18th for some reason not known, did not parade
The 1st, Cd, Sd, and 10Th made fine appearance
Thiry-one freight with rough seats for soldiery
are Immediately opposite Harrisburg, on the Northern
Central Railroad, and twenty-five al York They are
evidently intended for the immediate transmission of
troops in large bodice
The camp York is filed with water in many places
special train this morning for the Governor re-
turned at tonight Great Numbers OF the "a izens o
York were present at the review. The Governor Wa
received with loud shouts by the troops.
An attempt WAS made to-day to tear up the track Of
the Northern Central Railroad u miles this side OF
Baltimore. Ii was detected before much injury wac
done. Great indignation prevailed at the outrage
and there is u determination to take summary ven-
geance.
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FORT MCHENRY.
BALTIsogE, Mn

B,LTIsogr, May ~ l86l
The city is very quiet The excitement has entirely
subsidized. Troops from York and Lancaster are ex-
pected TO arrive here tomorrow, in large numoers'
over the Northern Central Railroad
Fort McIIenry has been largely REINFORCED 10 oay
from Annapolis. About 200 men are now there
Gen. Buller arrived a, the fort this morning in a
steamer from Annapolis, and is still there -.
Men, working under the direction of the city, all
day. have been building the Canton bridge. IL VIII be
ready tomorrow for the passage OF trains
There is an immense number of visitors at the Relay
Camp. One visitor, named Ford was killed by Il To-
eomoiye yesterday.
About thirty mechanics from Baltimore VISITED The
Massachusetts 9Th regiment, aud presented them al
American flag, which they pledged to carry Win the
regmenta flag.
wsgon.load of mill airy goods, bound to Harper's
Ferry, was sezed on the Frederick road lar1 night 10y
the troogs.
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN hEH.ORLEANS.
EIGHT STEAMBOATS, AND THREE SHIPS BURNED
SUSPECTED NEGRO INCEyDIARIsM.
F,om The Nsp- orleans Delta. MayT.

SUSPECTED NEGRO iNCENDiARIsM.
F,om The Nso- o-Iean. Delta Nay l.
Isst night at about 10 clio, k a fire broke out
board the steamboat Gen. Pike, moored in line nth
other steamers the other side OF the riyer above
Algier..
The flames spread with terrific rspidity under the
wind which wss blow ing and il less than hour eight
steamboats, were enveloped in the confagration:
The boats destroyed the Telegram oest boat OF
the lo the Republic 10 large and valuable boat the
EDITOR Ia huls with no machinery ih TIE MaSiSoI ,ne
Texsas the Grenada, the Gen. Pike and the Dohe
Webb. Some stern-wheelers, and some were
tied up under SheriTs seizure.
The Gen. Pike On which the Gre started and two
other boats broke loose from their moorngs and went
blazing down the river leaving the other boatr bskng
away in their glory behind The spectacle from this
side was grand one.
TIE three drifting steamers passed the point Of Al
gers, which juts out opposite the lower part ei the
city and crc ssed with the current 10 the shipping IN
the Third District, this side. We bad NOT time 70
follow and tnd out the particulars, but ~ he telegraph
sounded An alarm for the Eighth re district neu be-
low the Pontcharrain Railroad the shipping and tow.
boats down there must have been in imminent danger.
The burning hulls came ia contact with the sbippcg
living In the Third District. One hull lodged at pox
No. 49, and soon swung alougide OF the American
ship Metropolis and communicated the nsmes to her
sides and portion of tie rigging, which Were, how
ever subdued through the activity Of the Fire DEPART
ment but not until the floating incendiary had taken
its departure for new victim, which was toe soiP
Independence, lying at post ~.
The last named ship Jared wose and was, no doubt.
injured to great extent She was partly laden Win
cotton and quite quantity Of that ooubustible mate
nal was scattered all the eyee, but luckily es-
caped ignition. To the meantime. one Of the other
hus had made lsuding In front Of the new and bead
tiful towboai Baltic which for come time was In mm-
nent danger, but eventually escaped. Not 20. how
ever did fate ordan for the Conqueror That stsunch
and noble old power Of the Mississippi had 70 sue
cumb burned loose and dried In front of the tobacco
warehouse where her existence was effectively Tar
minated.
The loss canno. fall far short Of il it does uot eK-
caad Si0D 400
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-13
The Bank Of Albany,

yo,k nansrs that Cashier Kendrick, Of the Bank Of
ALBANY has absconded, is without any foundation.
M Kendrick is in this city, aud has been for eight
days confined to his bed by sickness The condition Of
the Bank is no, yet known. There are several con-
+. + conldentl, stated by that not more than
half the capital Of the Bank impaired Canal deposits
to the amount Of over o0oare In tue Bank Aoator
Tnton was at the Bank last night and s understood
an Injunction was served upon tho Bank Last night %
Another Dispatch says the affairs Of the Bank are IN
very bad condition. Its entire capitsi 70 undoaoed!y
nav depositors Its circulation Ia about SO 00 which
+ secured BY g.? 600 worth Of New-York and United
States stocks. -
TIE Directors Of the Bank are among our wsalhiese
and most respected citizens and they are the ages
stockholders The Bank hss been enjoined BY the
Attorney General, and Receiver win probably b
appointed tomorrow.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-13
THE WESTERN VIRGINIA CONVENTION.

WHLELING, Mhy II, IoU''
The town is alive with delegates 10 the Convention
and they continually arriving There WAS an I'M
promptu gathering in front of the Mcclure House last
night. Speeches made by John 3. Carlisle, and
Frank PicrponI. The speeches took determined
grounds aIdfavored immediate separation from the
State. They were received with great enthusiasm
WHrErLSc, May IL, 1861.
A special agent has been seat hence to Washington,
whose object is to prepitate events withos Federal
assistance.
The Convention meets at O'Clock Tomorrow
Delegates are continually arriving.
Events Of great Importance await the action o the
Washington Cove rnment regarding this section.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-13
REPORTED sKIRMIsHING AT ALEXANDRIA

PgRRfyILLE, May IL, 1851.
There are rumors in camp this evening Of skirnsh-
ing at Alexandria to-day, in which company Of Vir
ginia cavalry were engaged.
The railroad battery is still here Ii is to go forward
with the first train tomorrow.
An alarm in camp before daylight this morning found
the senrics all alert and the under arms in
few minutes.
Passengers from the South discredit the idea OF an
attack on Washington, but confirm the reports OF large
forces in Virginia.
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THE CAPTURE OF A PRIvATEER IN THE
CHESApEAKE.
BALTIMORE sECEssIONisT IN TROUBLg-riiE
SPY, &C.
AsSArolIs JUScrlos May 8, 1861.

A
SPY &C.
AsNAroIIs JuScrfos, May 3, 1861.
The Fire Company of Williamsburgh, attached to
the 18th Regiment who went down the Chesapeake on
Sunday 10 replace the ightshiP removed by the Sc
cessionists captured one OF Jeh. Davss privateers
last nigh, the mouth of the bay and brought her up
TO the Roads this morning. She is sharp at both ends
and feucca rgged. The Rebels, four hundred in
number, ran her ashore and all but two escaped The
weasel has stores aud munitions OF war on board.
am on my way to the Relay IIouse, which is held
by Gen. BG,ler, with the New-York 9Th Regiment
Massachusetts, Artillery and other troops The raj.
road between Annapolis and the Junction is guarded
by the 18th Regiment of New.York. The boys have
their CAMPS along the line. Notwithstanding the ter
rbe stormy weather, the troops generally are In Sood
heath.
A Baltimore merchant arrested IN Genersi But
ers eanp lsst night for attempting to create dsafec-
ton among the troops. He sent forthwith TO the
garrison At Annapolis, and placed with other prisoners
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-13

AraIyAL or MRs. LIscoLN.-Mrs. Lincoln, accom-.
raned by her sister and niece arrived in tbs city late
on Saturday night and proceeded directly to the Ne
tropoan Hotel, where suite of rooms had been pre-
pared for her, Mrs. Lincoln will remain in the city
for several days for the purpose Of making Purchases
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foshs Associated Press.
WAsHryGros. Sunday, May IL, 1861.

WAsHrSGTos, Sunday, May Il, 1861.
MessneGaatin 81 Son, from the New.Yors Cham
Der Of Commerce, were in consultation with Secretary
Chase on Friday about toe new loan and yesterday
the Secretary invited offers for the 100000 undis
posed of under the Of February which does not re-
strict offers TO par. This call requires ten days adver-
tisement only II is understood that the Secretary,
though authorized 10 reject offers below par aud resort
TO Treasury Nctes, will accept all offers at or about the
current market rate end not resort 10 Treasury Notes
till after the expiration of the thirty DAYS advertise
ment for the balance Of the loan say 900 900 under
the act of last June.
Among the latest arrivals OF troops here ia the 5tb
New York Regiment.
-Four companies Of tie 9th Massachusetts Regiment
repaired TO the Relay House last night.
The preparations having been completed for an effect
i've blockade Of the Virginia waters, Captain Pender-
gsst has given the precautionary notice Of fifteen
days for all vcsses to leave the ports of that State
either with or without cargoes Several Of the ign
ministers and come of own count ~ men, have
asked for sn extension Of the time but this in every
case has been refused The order will be adhered to
impanially.
Certain persons, though representing Themselves as
Union men lad been denied the privilege OF forward
ing locomotives to Tennessee, for the reason, among
Others, that such necessary railroad machinery might
be used in the transportation of hostile troops The
Government also takes care that coal desirable for
steam purposes shall not be transported TO the diSloyai
Ststes.
informant N baving reached the Navy Department
late last night that several small vessels had been fired
OF from the Virginia shore and effort made to detan
then by the Alexandria authorities, III order that their
cargoes of fish, instead Of being brought to washington,
might be secured for The Of tue Secession troops,
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The Blockade Of the Virginia Waters
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It is Not Abandoned xce.

THE TROOPS IN WASHINGTON
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-13

in the gusrd-hoosc. General Bu'et refused 10 bsys
aay communication with bin. Coiccel Smith ooa-
versed with him. but he maintained TINT the Upioa
had been dissolved and that bis trade with the South
had been ruined. ..
Nothing has yet been done with the SPY arestsd by
Colonel Cocoran. The road bet ween here and WASH
ington is also guarded BY the 5th Regiment. Dr.
Palmer late of your city. now at Baltimore. has be-
come rabd Secessionist
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Nen.Arrival Of the Nova-scsti.n.


There are no signs Of the steamer Nave-Ssotisn nov
dae off this point. The Bohemian pssssd down - 2;<9
Q. IN. Weather ciesr.
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Necessity FOR GABRISONING THE CITY.
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THE WAR FOR THE UNION.

TIE MOVEMENTS or THE REBEL FORCES
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-13

WESTERN VIRGINIA Es A STATE
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THE PDopOSED ATTACK on WASHINGTON
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FROM MARYLAND.
ALARM AT BALTIMORE.

Opening Of Railroad Communication.
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Formation Of Volunteer Regiments.
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Capture Of Re5els-- Fremont Coming b
Rr,tsI ~ n,.ot ILL 1..s.- :.

Capture Of Rebels- Fremont Coming 10 8
Brush at Great Fdls- Orgesiadoa 81
Observation-Disclosures among TIM
NEw York, July 1.-THE Herald has
cial this morning stating that the mess d
Thomas by the new Union Police Of Bal
has nipped in the bud a scheme foe the
OF one Of the steamships leaving for Nsx Y
the same way they captured The s.. y.
but others of gang Of steamship pirates ar
erty.s +, 7.s - !. aFslzs l1. SO
The Secretary Of War has finally dec
detail those officers captured in Texas
charge on parole, for duty at Forts Kear
Laramie. This duty will not conflict vi.
oath. The Government intends to sr
Gent force to those points and Others 40
overland route to fully protect mails and
perry Of citizens.
A considerable force of Volunteers v
sent to Salt Lake. ....,.f-,
2 From advices just received troeblstI
hended in Nevada Territory BY the ~
OF some. OF the people to the e1ercix 4
Nyes Federal authority. The MorDon u
to be at the bottom Of this movement
Fremont had an interview with Scot
day and expects to leave for ST Lous i
days. Kit Carson will probably joinh,
In brush between pickets at Grsi
few days ago, some OF the LIST MsssIl
Regiment, with long rifles, killed . Of Be-
The Rebels have their camp near Cas-
and it is supposed are endeayoring sops
teries.
Friends of Gen. Lee report that Be J
signed aud will be found on The sai
Unionists in Virginia.
A gentleman who arrived here ieir
Virginia reports that there are two nsss
'Leesburg, one of South Carolinisns ~
Virginians. ss s-s.,g-.
IL appears that while our regimsuis y
about 1000 men, Southern regimert'
average over $50.
There were at Leesburg l56 troops ses
hospital. The South Carolinians ssr
diseased with measles.
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Hattie and Slaughter at Hainsvill...Ex.
Pected light between Patterson and
Johnson. OF .l+tEid tE ,lalu ir5a ''s-0s
THaroldt, no.ooxol, fem

WASHINGTON, July 9.-Recent arrivals from
Patterson's head quarters brings information
from Hainesville.' A visit to the battle ground
after the burials revealed that there were one
hundred and one new made graves a number Of
their dead probably officers were known to be
carried on through Martinsburg, by the retreat
ing rebels. The principal damage at Huntsville
was done by the first shell from Perkins Bat
terry exploded in tie midst of their cavalry, the
effect was terrific and occassioned the scatter.
ing which was the beginning Of the enemies re-
treat gRiIa4HfEas yfE s@ss1 arB - ~. u
!. The War Department. received Information,
that Gen. McClellan's forces when approaching
LAUREL Hill in Western Virginia, had sharp
skerm'sh with the rebels routing them, and kill
ing several, loosing only one man ON the Union
side.,e. s4arg s,-,fT H. f,,.s-., 4 h999B
Scott hourly expecting to receive intelligence
OF battle between Gen. Patterson's and Gen.
Johnson's forces III the vicinity Of Martinsbura.
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Kansas senator.

CIScissArI, O., July 9.-F. P, Stanton Of
Kansas, passed through here to day en- route for
Washington. p He has been appointed BY the
Governor of Kansas to fill the vacancy in the
Senate, caused BY Gen. Lanes acceptance of
Brgadier Generalship in the service of the U.
States. 5't8a flot 1Estls q h 1lIii- !,
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IN each day. Your compositor changed the 'oss
Ior "a mistake which wish correcseoy.
The glorious Fourth was cslsbrated BY srsud
review ~ ne Pfssident and Cabinet ana sen.
Scott OF Al the New York vsluntssn n WASH
apgtons va army OF more than twsnsy neo'
sandinen. AMER The almost endless re Of DAY.
oness pesssd By, tie nnltiisds Of epeesasos., ~
ociiing over with easnueeasm were sooeessea ~
re different secretariea AND tens -
sanesosd and D4-All expressing tne Same II a
ansat 70 aest % TIE last Tor the pnion ;;--snua
sns mon ~, wsfMke we se slsae y -
louder the spplause Of the crowd. So -. -
Coa6fess met q noon. ~ ne ssnAss nsss
va DOE. except swearing u new
II. breckinridge was IN me seat 70 sDs su F1'ss
OF many he himself appeared sus'sely =. :
sessed, and - cordially and easily greesec n's
scqua'ntances - If mis- icyaisy wsfe Deyo1e -
prooascanl; s5 Ks. IS. 80 8
ln the House az amcaDle consess sVoA P'sS =,
for the Speakership between the friends O sssis
Blair and Grow. Upon the vote, y. 0los ~
ceivst nearly majority. Frank bar coming !.
next while among the scattering, Tnad. sseven.
received one vstes Ars Blair tnereupon snankea
his friends for their votes, and Withdrew from
the roll, and following close AFTER him, Ar ssev-
ems thanked rs friends for their support ano 9.
withdrew, advising them to 80 overin booy 70,
| the support Of Ar. Grow. H. fofney was de'
feated for Clerk not because the me"oe -, au
mired forney iess, but oeoense 'ney ao"'rea
ksnsF'oee more Ese1yooo! recosn'1es .1e
heavy deot wncn sne r Aom h On. sna s''
country owe Ar- foorney, pu' - IS a o
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|1iI - S =. .:: g,

- ~ ~ &Ss4& - Askween "a
Nss.S. nAsR 0SS. 1sc1p
ros-. - . ,sssa ,RsH 81.
80 SsC,In my -n-A ne,.
two rest~Sssss - so.@snd Just ia, rssg
made ! 1eeouro;.s me- !. e !. xs.ccook and e
Cook,. ,nsI .no we've fssG upoe.
~. - .,.sss ~ KILLED, and three -
.s. .s s izo Yards ofske 49,, sea.
~ ~ 49, Nh |, 81 Sssdered bsrk.
essrenchss ~ 4. y, we febeIs lie I.
fortineasios5 s. sso,m ~, % Necessary 70 ~
sod ~.a sse gerk At o'cloei n.
n sa - ~. every preparaslo, -. ~
los Of life m... 49,. ..s.. 9 esssssssst a.
- nm .ea won Camp No..
ssh.;.r "a oesoes last night ,Eas
az "a $3.50 s goseg q fsstLe D,..;
SEslfaS 49, NJ Zste within sbou, , y
tseschsdy ma my. " seoela sery s,,a-.
.euemv<hsS os,~ y s 70 De 5000 ssss.
s00 y.rd. sh".. osneess, aud d.:
az he FedsssI .ouf lines. The 10 -
sSsresf s,scrt; Yvps ale supposed ~
o. 20 lbodies ~ shs , n%s Messenger ~ :.
men y !. S ~. AZ yesss,day p.2 -.
"a 49, .aem ont from thsis ~
..s nv so Si.ss put shell scat,.,.i !
'1 TI u'sseuons
= ~ voS',sl saS but one dad 4,
~ hssr ~ - a,Sasenspt, but our los. =,
"a "a 80 1919 ns,oeraoly more.
800 s. Of nossilities tsol II.
O 80 ..a' n'ens, 10 coaseqcesc. W
@ "u' soe night would be -,
80 ln1yis .us;. ,.sos 1s
/. h;,I .o.n", .,s FORCES are posted On 4.
IA h ooaa'.s .neir entrenchn.rs
Tha frS:. u,as.oas'as the rsbes ~.
- ;o;n e. nI .C,n started easiy ~ =.
) SIcIrw.I.:3-s,,, 'ehsn
m. i9.h ii, " continue 70 hold G,.,,s
,.h.;. -. - ~: 'e.urn Tina way so.ns.
1om 'ne mais eolssn.
I 2. q ~ courier who left NcCLp..,
ociocs, says AZ 9 o'clock hi,
.orce was divided and stationed Il =. su's y
70 surround the rebelsI Two n,;.S, oTs
ys,s ss, ~ VINO ra. report sif force !, s
s--aoiia r-5ur.......-
91o.s Sa.54,., y Aisessi.
H.. A.ois, : wy ii.--Leuk Task a, III
Az MY oea,ef q dispatches IL ri : A
81 r. t (. 'as 'oliowlas sdassaL usr ss
M S near oaf'hags: - = '
,ba ns.;a; uooPs were posted o. [, IA,
noradas si'u I'VE piece Of usllry -
r III. ~ sae centre, and Two 4 psaaS-
sn, snu 'el. Ca ca Y on each fls, ,adi,.
onn ,ear oi a.I,'iery Sigel approached
20 yarus 1ith cannon, In centre n h,
.Ansry anu FOUNDER under Lieu, "a
: a On ier; Col. Solomon's couu.,,
~ p'unoer on right, and body II ia,tI
n'S S cen'ie OF artillery. ssk
o'sei 2 ieis opened IRE with schamts,
son me engagement became geneuI, n
ieoeis mao no grape, and their artlIerip
p pss, t Tue. paris new over the Fedea.
H. ~ n9u,s ns,hg, enenyls artlkrs;
raee, css sIu .nelr ranks broke. Ala
~ @ 'nen attempted to outsa,
aau o"s on us baggage train, which a
ny. o@es' "nen . tetroefAde novsss
ottT Ts .ls..g ct ,a-5.3 t-,.s.
,onnS I lam was reached IN good ords,
ou.u.u ~ ln..n'ry ana artillery and
oo"uAeu uiiut point was reached, VIE.
va III pass. .s 'nroagn a nigh bluff d aa ]
=. Wu'cn 'ne enemy.s cavalry puki he ~
.sa p, by ne e as u intending y rs ru1
.se dun. Sigei Grew cavalry into 1 Mid n
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Movements Of the Rebei..

Information has been received that the Rebe;
forces Mt Manassas Junction have been decreased
within a few days. There is a. great deal Of
sickness among them. 80.
News had been received at the juno, ion that
Richmond was being fortified on ali sides in the
most defensive manner, in anticipation Of an
advance Of the Federal army. ,4sie, 49,,
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From the seat of War.

NEW YORK, July l0.-The Posts despatch
says Fremont leaves for Illinois tonight. ..,4
+ A bill will be introduced into Congress- pro-
hibiting the sale of liquor to soldiers asi t1'
1t is expected the President will soon lay be-
fore Congress instructions to the American Min
listers and British correspondents relative to the
privateering. . - .4lh EaGs sB=s ssh
The Commercials dispatch says committee
appointed have ascertained that there are still
many traitors EN- loyed in the Departments, but
heads of Departments say it is impossible to dis
pense with their services from their knowledge
of the Departmental business. 5a43au
BALTIMORE, July 10.-The expedition which
went in search Of Thomas's rebel vessels has re-
turned unsuccessful. A gun boat has been sent
on track. 'a,2' l3a"p 3dGs4 q .defaJ e3a7q ~
= Soldiers quartered in the city are preparing
to camp. 's..o'l-H Ne.i.9oS . 5e Aiaias IL
Mr. Dodge, Union, appointed police marshal
again. 5tsas al'.a si,d3ih y pld' - aans5,.
Rumored Pattcrson's army has been 'annihi
lated. Unconfrmed. aIa a'ld" "eFl'i4
/. WASHINGTON, July 1O.-The dispatches bro't
by Major TAYLOR excite inquiry and comment
This much, however, he. has professed to have
discovered, namely, that if the contents Of them
We're officially regarded, Washington would vir-
tuslly be surrendered to the Confederates.9 sjI