The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-04
AEFAlas Az Aapfa's FERRY.

AFFAIRS Az MnpEn'S FERRY.
THE NUMBKR AND POSITION OF THE REB.
Al FORCES AT AND AROUND HARPER'S
FERRY.
WASHINGTON, June 8, 1861.
gentleman who was employed by government 10
visit Hayper's Ferry, the Point Of Rocks and the
rounding country with view Of ascertainiug nearly
possible the number Of TROOPS the strength and posi-
Of the Notifications and the number Of batteries
these points, has just returned and made hs report TO
government, bringing with him also map Of the coun-
tn. He was arrested immediately arrivisg at the
Point Of Rocks, and held prisoner for about
thirty hours He played the secession dodge upon them,
and proved 70 the entire satisfaction OF the commanding
officer that he out and out seceeonst, who had
been driven out Of Washington, and his way TO
his native State, Kentucky.
the Point Of Rocks three twelve pound batteries
erected the Virginia side on the Maryland side there
were one hundred and fifty men stationed as picket
guard They just erecting batteries the Nary
land side. The guards took him from there 10 Harpers
Ferry, where ~ was dstAinsa lar -mustnaA Here No
ascertaned through several OF the soldiers who 10
the guard house for various offences the number and
namss of the regiments There are fourteen full reg
nenaa at EaJper's Ferry and the Point OF Rocks.
After no released he several companies arrive
axns for he them open boxes and at those
nat had Just arrived.
Al HaSper's Ferry they had largo number Of heavy
batteries planted - all sides, and busiy engaged In
constructing others at all the available points where they
could be effectively used. He Gays they asked him
thousand Questions to the number OF troops in
sbsk Washington. they wanted to know how many
sYed regiments there were, and whether of tho
aeldss not Germans aud Irish. He them he
quite number of coiored people in soldiers clohes
and ~ u the soldiers, be said he believed they
nearly all foregn9s At this announcement they shout
ed most vocferously.
Ny informant they perfectly certain of having
possession Of Washington in about two weeks.
OUR HARRISBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
OUR HARRISBURG CORRESPONDENTS.
HAaRsBuRG, June 8, 1851.
Guns for Fortress Aonro,-- AoSmcn:, Of PsnnsyI-
rGnia Troops-Night Of XayyJa~1 Re6eIs- yecsssion
Taoops South Of the Poon,acJntn Men Eaying to the
Stars and Sipes-D sssrtions from the ReleL Camp dc.
Three regiments OF Pennsylvania volunteers passed
through here to-day in the direction of Chsmbersourg.
Major General Paterson and staff went by special train
| to the same point last evening.
movement Of troops was to have been made day
the Franklin RAILROAD to occupy Hsgerstown, viii
amspoT Snarpsourg and several other towns surround
ing Rarpers Rerry The Maryland rebels Fastening
inso Virginia, fearing arrest by the federal forces
Colonel Aliens command, with the exception OF few
! companies, had moved towards shepterdstown, Va,
WHERE it Is said, there two thousand troops
portion Of the party opposite Wiamsport attempted
capture ferry boat at that place. their object being
| take it 10 Falling Waters The Union men, however,
rallied armed and fred the rebels, returned the
| FIRE, though immediately retrcatng Several were
| wounded.
On Saturday night In the vicinity OF Sharpsourg,
party Of straRgers from Shepherdstown, q araudpg
who armed defence Of their State and one man
was killed and two wounded
a '
GUS invaders They are sadly N want OF arms and am
supplied although grea s should b
made In their distribution to proper persons There are
still many dsloyai yianders but this Virginia nvs
! sion ID Jessening their numbers
| FROM HARpER's FERRY.
have seen to day gentlemen who left HArper's Ferry
yesterday There B change In the condition Of aairs
there There indication Of any intention on the
part of General Johnston to abandon his position The
being daily exercised at the guns in various
sk,Tmishing manGuvree The drills 10 the bayonet exer
mcn were working at the roads and Notifications, had
| been resumed
The traitors have perfect knowledge Of the movements
OF the government f0rCes and all the men, except the
picket guards have been called in from all points II the
batteries the Maryland heights TAKEN the force on
the opposite side Of the will make good their re-
treat However, they will End that this will not be such
an easy matter Major General Patterson win take good
care to cut OH all communication The smallpox still
| caims s victims Several of measles have also
occurred Over one thousand assertions from the rebel
Army have taken place since the commencement Of hos
Titles General Johnston says he does not know who
trust He has lost confidence In his men, and fears that
his troops vii not stand the fire OF the enemy. It Is
really believed there will not be much fighting
pers Ferry The presence Of the federal forces la the
vicinity will prevent Maryland sympathiZeYs furnishing
food to them and az they at best but poorly prov
stoned few days siege will compel them 70 evacuate
General Philip Irwin, of this county, has appoint
| ed q sutler in the United States Army
the Pennsylvania and Central Railroads FOR
several days past The carriages OF the massive
description destined for mounting twenyiour and hr
from Ptsburg went South destined for Fortress Monroe
| Norfolk must look out for a heavy bombardment.
border into Pennsylvania. Our city the retreat Of
many of them, but the great majority push further
north.
HAgRJssuRG June l, 1861.
Tie Attack Harper's Ny and Norfolk to be sims,lA,.
neous--GsneraL BeaAyegard No. Yet Arried-A Sigh
Negro Tnsyrcctis,-Noorly Ten thousand Rs5es Unde
Colonel JohnsonNo Provisions Governor Cartins DIP.
pointmenS Of Xiita,y Commissioners, dc.
BY this time the rebels 1t Harpers Ferry are complete
y surrounded with the exception Of thirty miles
10 the south, where they have chance to escape
Troops have been concentrating in large numbers at
Chambersburg, and from thence have ordered to
hold the places nearest to Harpers Ferry General Scott
has planned most naagnifcent campaign, and this at
tack being with that Norfolk the traitors
win be easily overcome, and at last rebellion shall be
crushed out forever The coming will be an impor
tant week.
Colonel Allen, / predicted yesterday, has
fallen back to Harper's Ferry General Beauregard was
expected there, but the redoubtabe General will keep
out Of the dilemma Of capture which will surely be the
fate o. the traitors there and remain at Richmond
The loyal people Of the neighborng towns awaiting
the arrival Of the federal forces with gadness knowing
thereby they win be relieved from the reign terror
which n tefrfhe gloom their