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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05
THE SECOND ACTION.
batteries Bombarded for 4 Hours.
TEN OR TWELVE REBELS KILLED.
NOboly Hurt on tie Steiner.

THE DEPOT BUILDINGS DESTROYED.
WASHINGTON, June 2. - From a
messenger arrived direct from Acq1ia
Greek this morning by tae steamer
Anacostia, the following facts are OBJ
tanned relative to he contest yesterday
with the batteries at that point.
The engagement on Friday common
c6d as heretofore stated, and lasted
two hours Yestel day it was renewed
and continued twice that length of
time.
The lower CT beach battery, which
had been been SO essentially damaged
the day previous had, in the mean
time, been repaired by the rebels,
whose force is supposed to be about
1000 strong. The steamer Ffeeborn
yesterday approached about two miles
from the shore, early in the afternoon,
and fired four or five shots, when the
Pawnee entered in to the conflict, ia
king position nearer the land
For the first two hours the FIRE from
the shore batteries was very brisk, but
was returned with more expedition by
the Pawnee. During the expedition
she fred one hundred and sixty shells
one of which was seen to explode i'm
mediately over the heads of the rebels
who were working the battery. The
observer, through telescope, saw a
number of the rebels carried away in
wagons. During that time the move
ments among the rebels was exceed
ingly brisk. The Freeborn lodged
three shells in succession in the beach
battery, perceptibly damaging the
works which had also the effect of
greatly diminishing the fire.
The Freedom received two shots,
one of which pasaed through the cab
in, damaging some of the crockery.
bn5 not the vessel, except making
passage through the bulwarks of
slight consequence.
The Pawnee received eight or nine
shots, but all too high to inhict much
damage. One struck the maintopsail
yard, which was thereby unslung.
Another grazed the mizze1 mast head
and one passed through the hammock
MEETINGS. 1t is the opinion of the
officers on board that had the rebels
been provided with good gunners the
vessels would probably have been
struck. Some of their shots passed
ed over the mast head to the Mary
land shore.
The railroad depot and buildings
on shore at the landing are destroy
ed.
The damage to the beach battery
isnot considered permanent, as the
rebels can soon repair it. It is safe
to say that at least ten or twelve were
killed on the part of the rebels, and it
is not known how many may be wound
ed.
All the officers engaged in the fight
concur in the opinion that the rebels
have rifed cannon, and perhaps
several, and in all, it is supposed are
about eight guns mounted.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05
Death of Stephen A. Douglas

CHICAGO, June 3.-Senator Doug
las expired at 8 o'clock, this morning.
Those attending on Senator Doug
las were Mrs. Douglas, DR.. Miller,
j. Madison Cults, Mrs. Cults, and J.
N. Cults, Jr., of Washington; D. P.
Rhodes, of Cleveland; Dr. McYicker,
Spencer c. Bonham, and DR.. Hay, of
Chicago. The remains will be taken
to Washington on Wednesday. .
The city is in state of the most
profound sorrow for the death of SEN
ator Douglas The funeral will be
one of the most solemn and imposing
demonstrations ever witnessed in this
State.
Senator Douglas was forty eight
years old on the oath of April last
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

The Secretary of war at Washington
has issued proclamation requesting
the Governors of States to commission
no officers of doubtful morals, patriot
Ism or health, or above a specified age.
A first or second Lieutenant cannot
be over % years old, no Captain over
80, a Major IS. Lieut.. Col 40, and a
Colonel As. AS the Secretary of war
has taken care to designate only those
officers with the rank of Colonel and
below, it becomes question whether
the State appointment of Brigadier
and Major General will be recognized
by the Government.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05
Fight at Fairfax Court House
5 REBELS CAPTURED.
Rebel Loss Fifteen to Twenty.

ALEXANDRIA June 1t is reported
that at day break this morning Com
pany B of the End o. S. Dragons,
Lieut. Tompkins, while accommodating
in the neigborhood of Fairfax Court
House, 70 miles from Alexandria,
were fired upon Il e rebels Tie dra.
goons charged four times through the
village and were fred upon by
the rebels concealed in the houses
Lieuts Tompkins and Gordon both had
horses shot under them. 1t is esti-
mated that the dragons killed from
fifteen to twenty rebels The dra-
goohs captured five prisoners, and
left them camp Of the 28th New York
regiment.
These detail are furnished by a gen.
tleman arrived from the camp
WASHINGTON June An engage
ment certainly occurred in the vicin-
ity Of Fairfax Court House, in which
four of the United States troops were
killed, and twenty seven of the rebels
killed and wounde !, adcording to the
official report
HAGERsTowN, June This morn.
ing the rebels attempted again to take
possession of the ferry boat lying
opposite Williamsport, for the purpose
it is conjectured, of removing it to
Falling Waters, point about four
miles below, where there is consider
able number of rebel troops stationed
who doubtless intended, by means of
the boat, to cross the Marylandide on
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

THE NORTHERN ROUTES FOR Cor
TON. The Mayor of Memphis has adj
dressed note to a firm of cotton
brokers, assuring them that people of
that city have no thought of interior
ing with the transmission of cotton by
another route to market, but by whom
soever owned or purchased, or what
ever the direction it may take, the
rights and interests of all parties, both
north and south, would be scrupulous-
ly respected, and that, "a Com
mittee of Safety" has been ap-
pointed to prevent the interference of
any lawless individuals or combin-
atoms
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

New JERSEY STATE BONDS. Bonds
of this State, to the extent of $780,
900 will be issued on the 9th of June
according to the act authorizing the
same, passed by the last Legislature
Bids are solicited by the State Treas
surer, with the understanding, how
ever, that no bid will be accepted at
less than par.
As these bonds are exempt from
taxation, and bear interest at the rate
Of per cent, they will doubtless be
speedy taken since no better security
can possibly be held by any one
On trust that every dollar be taken
within the State, so that the interest
may not be an annual draw npon the
resources Of the State by persons liv-
ing beyond its limits. Trenton Gag
cite
PREPARING FOR EVENTS. One of
the volunteers in New Hampshire haV-
ing got married before leaving for the
wars, hi, comrades presented him with
a baby wagon, the speech accompany
ing it being as follows:
There is an italian proverb !: Gle
that takes wife, and he that goes to
war, must be prepared for whatever
may happen We know that in war
you are thus prepared-and in view
of your responsibilities, present and
prospective, in behalf of your compan-
ions in the Chester Light Guard, I
present you this, which forms the ne
cessary family baggage train, in order
that in peace, as well as in war, you
may be prepared for whatever may
happen.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

1t will be Observed that the pro-
portion of Hunterdon will be $65l1 SIS.
The whole amount Of taxable proper
ty in the several counties, on which
the above apportionment has been
based is 1921, 1913 349-being at the
rate of about 35l cents to the one
thousand dollars.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

THE ACTION at ACQUIA CREEK
The Batteries SiIenced.
A Second Conflict going on today.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The official
report of the affair at Acquia creek
yesterday represents he conduct of the
naval officers as daring and efficient,
and details, with Particularly, the con-
test. The enemy's batteries within the
range Of the guns of the steamers were
silenced, but gun on battery at a
distance from the shore could not be
harmed.
A seaman on board o one of the
steamers was wounded. 1t is mo-
known what damage was done to the
rebels, but it is certain that the shells
bursted over or near those who were
serving the guns.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05
GENERAL ORDERS No. ..
NN11A 41A02AA1 O1O1I44IOtoJ lNU' q
HEAD QUARTERS, HUNTERDoN BRIGADE, !
4

HEAD QUARTERS, HUNTERDoN BRIGADE,
Sand Brook, N. j., June 3, 1861.
TN compliance with the law, hereby COM
mand all the enrolled Militia and Uniformed
Companies of tie county Of HunteIdon, TO meet
by Companies, for drill and improvement, at
such place within the bounds of each of the
respective Companies as may be appointed by
the Officers of said Companies. The time of
meetings will be as follows the last Saturday
in June, August, and September at O'Clock,
pm on said days, and by Regiment in October.
All Commandments of Companies or Regiments
to give due notice and act accordingly, as all
will be dealt with according to law.
BY order of j. 7. SERGEANT,
Act. Brig. Gen. H. B.
A. Fl. HoLcoMBE, Judge Advocate.
P. S.-All Drill Sergeants are Commanding
Officers till superseded by Comm issioned Officers
bully elected by the Companies. je5tf
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05
The 500, 900 State Tax.

At the recent extra session of the
Legislature of this State, an act was
passed directing that 100000 be
raised by taxation for the purpose of
paying the interest on, and creating a
sinking fund for, the Bonds authoriz-
ed to be issued to meet the appropria-
ton made to the families of volunteers,
&c. This amount has been appor-
toned among the several counties as
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

Though nothing definite is known
ola movement down the river from
Cairo, it is thought that such step
is soon to be taken; troops are rapidly
concentrating there. There are but
$500 Secessionists soldiers at Mem
phis, and 900 Arkansas men on the
other side of the river.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05
CHE Marketg.
LambertyiIle. June s. 1861.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

JUNE 3-Wheat comes in slowly, and meets
with a steady demand at 81 IS a l,38 for com
mon to prime red, and As l 80 for white, as
in quality Rye is dull at 673 without buyers
Corn is unsettled and lower Oats are in steady
demand at 30 3lc The sales are limited at
1G! lie for bbls., and 1919 for drudge
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05
on AND AFTER
MONDAY, MAY 20, 1851,
INIH9 VIII uL az IOIIOWs
DOWN TRAINS.---Fo. PhiIadeIpnia,
VIA KENsINorox. VIA KENsINGTon

" IrdIhs run by fnlladel MA time. No
Sunday trains.
Philadelphia ConnectiOns.---TheA A. II.
train up and p. NJ. down train run through to
and from Belvidere without change of cars
One car of the P. NJ. up train goes through to
Belvidere. Passengers by morning down train
change cars at Trenton.
The 9TH Street city railway cars leaving 5th
and Chesnut Sts., not later than 80 minutes be-
fore the departure of trains from Kengington
depot, connect with those trains On the arri-
val of trains at Kensington, the 9th ST., city
cars are in waiting, IN the Depot to convey pas
sengers to any point ON 9th street and connect
ing railways. The fare on the city cars is ets
New York ConnectIons.---Passenge by
morning down train leave Trenton station at
9.43 am. and by afternoon down train at 5 AZ
pm, arriving in New York at 1915 pm and
$40 pm. Returning, leave New York from
Cortlandt st. Wharf at or ii O'clock am, or
II clock, noon, to reach Trenton for the after
noon up train.
Del. Lack, & West. II. r. Connections
by an Omnibus route of miles between Belvi-
dere and Hope Station, on the D. L. & WRR,
the morning up train and afternoon down train
make direct connection with Express passepg
trains the D. L. & w. R. R. for Water Gap,
Stroudsburg, Scranton, and Wilkeab TIRE, an d
for Great Bend, the n. Y and Erie R. r.
Through Tickets sold and baggage checked
through between the principal stations on both
roads
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

Capt. Washington, who was taken
prisoner by the dragons in their
charge upon Fairfax, found it desirable
to take the oath of allegiance, and
has been discharged.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

A WARNING. 1t is said that a few
days since a venerable farmer appear
ed in the Legislative hall of kentucky,
uncovered his snowy locks, and having
obtained permission to speak. thus
delivered himself
Genlen,en-I am delegated by my
county to inform you that if you hold
a secret session here, as you threaten
to do, not one stone of this capitol
will rest upon another twenty four
hours after Good day"
The old gentleman then departed.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

Cap. Bland owski, who was shot by
the Secessionists at The surrender of
Camp Jackson, near ST. Loas, has
been obliged to submit to an amputa-
of the wounded leg.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05
95FEartied.

By q Lauer, May %, Mr. Watson V Hen
ry to Miss Firzah G. Loler, all of Warren Co.
AT Williamsport, Pa on the l4th inst, by
Rev VIM. Stirling, Franklin Reading, of Tren-
ton, N. j.. to Mary R., daughter of james
Hepburn, NJ D
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

Messrs. Marcus L. Ward, Beach
Vanderpool and /. M. Harrison, the
committee Of citizens who proceeded to
Washington to procure some govern
ment work of Newark manufacturers
have returned home after obtaining
satisfactory assurance that New Jersey
would have a due share of work !;
particularly in view of her patriotic
responses to the calls of the President.
The committee have procured drafts OF
the articles wanted and invite proposals
at once for so ambulaces, 10, 900 KNAPP
sacks, and 1000 straps for knapsacks
Every effort will be made to secure
her not only these, but large amount
Of other government orders Neacark
AdUertizer.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

A man named Bennett, was hanged
at Manassas Juction on SATURDAY, for
shoeing the horse of a United States
s,ldier.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

According to the latest intelligence
from Liberia, the public is in pros
perious condition. Sugar making ia
on the increase also the culture of
coffee, cotton and other tropical pro-
ductions. The multiplication Of in
terror settlements is now under conaid-
Grafton. iga g
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05
From California

New YORK, June 1.-The steamer
Northern Light has arrived fromAspin
wall with $4,000 in gold from
California.
Col Gutherez has been arrested at
Panama suspected Of disaffection to
the Peruvian Government.
1t is reported that Mosquera has
entered Bigota and arrested Presiden t
Cabro This is thought to be unfoun-
ded, though likely to occur
Two British subjects have been mur-
0ered by the Peruvian authorities.
One was suffocated and the other
starved to death in prison because he
had killed a robber who attacked him
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05
FLEMINGTON RAILROAD.

An Pm
Leave Remington for Lambertyiile 720 3.35
LambeTtvile for Pennington 9.25 $40
Connections made both ways, between all B.
d. X. K. and F R. r. trains at LambertviIIe
Change cars both ways at Lambertville my1
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

FREWCH a AWERICAN CALF,
SOLEAN UPPER LEATHER.
SHOE FIND INGS-ALL KINDS
Such as Lasts, Nails, Thread, Galoon, &C.,
which will be sold at City prices. Those in the
trade DESTROYS of purchasing the above articles,
will find it to their advantage to call and exam
inc his large and we'll selected stock of Leather,
&C., &C., &c.
Childrens Shoes of every variety, style price
Thankful for past favors, he hopes, by his at
tention to the wants of his numerous customers
to merit liberal share of public patronage
je5tf JOSEPH ASHTON,
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

200, 600 Pine and Hemlock Plastering Lath,
we'll sssoned, by SAMUEL S0LLIDAY.
New Hope, May %. st.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

10000 fee! Hemlock Joists and ScantliBg
just received, and will be sold at reduced prices
by SAMUEL S0LLIDAY
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

5O,OGOfeet Ash and Cherry Logs, just receiv-
ed and Will be sawed to order, by S. SOLLIDAY,
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05
49, =7-7 77777=7=7=77 -
Died.
ks

Near Woodsville, of Typhus fever John Wal
ter, youngest son of Joseph and Ann E. Abbott,
aged 10 years, 2 months and II days
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05

800, 900 feet seasoned Pine Lumber, plansd
ann unplaned by SAMUEL sOLLIDAY.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-05
Geueral g(eNjS.

There are now lO,2OS soldiers in
Camp Dennison, Ohio.
Small pox has broken out among
the rebels at Harper's Ferry, and they
been removed from the camp.
The Boston Athen@um contains the
largest military library in the United
States.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24
WaoLE NuMBER 1860.

nothing but peace for the country; and if that can
no: be had on honorable terms, We are ready for
war. No public man in North. Carolina has ever
been SO much or so unjust!y abused as We have
been. The shortsighted, the ignorant the envious,
the malignant and the ambitious have assailed and
traduced Us, and poor shivering towards have sent
US insulting letters through the mails Let it all
pass and perish. We are sustained by sense Of
our own integrity. We look to the people, and to
time and events to do us justice In the crisis now
upon us we say, with our contemporary Of the VIII
mington Journal, that if "the people of the North
calculate upon the people of the South being paral
yzed by intestine divisions they viii act upon most
mistaken notion. We will all be as one man when
the day oftral comes. Those who held on strongest
to the Union will equally resent the imputation of
submissionism. Shoulder to shoulder we must all
stand, and we s0i stand, and we cannot be conquer
ed or coerced" ..,- g.. ....-..,-.,,... Vi,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

The SLAVE HEaIRA FROM CHIcAGo.-F7igAt Of
Ouer One Hundred Fugitiues-It has already been
stated that the recent arrests of family of fugitive
slaves, at Chicago, had caused large numbers to
leave that city in haste, for Canada The Chicago
Journal, of the sth inst, says: .s.t =
The utmost CONSERVATION prevails among all
classes of the coored residents Of the city, and the
exodus from state Of uncertainty to one Of absolute
freedom still continues All day Sunday the vcin-
ity of the Michigan Southern depot was a scene of
excitement and confusion. After the religious ser
vices at the Zoar Baptist Church, in the morning,
which was densely attended, the leave. taking com
menced. Edna Place Buffalo, Clark and Harrison
streets, which are largely inhabited by the coored
population, were crowded all the afternoon by the
fugitves and their friends, going from door to door,
biding each other good bye. The colored clergymen
of the city were also among the number, and labor
ed ardently in extending encouragement and conso-
lation to those about to depart. .,.,....-.. ..,
Four freight cars had been chartered Of the
Michigan Southern Railroad Company, at tariff Of
$780, and all the afternoon, drays, express wagons
and other vehicles were busy transporting trunks
bandboxes yalises and various articles of household
furniture to the depot The wants of the inner man
had been attended to also and agoody store ofprov.
sions, such as crackers bread beans dried beef and
apples, were packed in, ard barrel of water in
each car; for the fugitvos were to be slowed away
in the same cars With the freight with plenty OF
fresh air, but no light and in z crowded, unwhols-
some state. An immense throng Of persons assem-.
bied At the depot to witness their DEPARTURE The
train started amid lusty cheers many.yoiced good.
byes, and the waving Of hats and dkerchisis O.
far as the eye could see The fugihyes heartily re,
sponded, and the train vanished in the distance
About one thousand fugitives have arrived in this
city since last fall large number Of whom. bare
lslt within fhe past tsw daya .st{S =,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

As regards the distribution of rewards to Union
men in North Carolina, we do hope that Lincoln will
not forget them. Give Holden control of the print
ing send Wilson to Charleston, S. c.. as collector,
and drill the balance to enter the army to subugate
the people of the Gulf States. They ought to be
made martyrs of ie not military heroes.-Charlotte
Bulletin
and "military heroes" The time has come for him
to show his pluck. He has done all he could to
bring on the war now let him do his full share in
fighting it out If he is indeed "hero" let him
show the fact to the world not by words, but by
Deeds ..... .-.... ....
So far as "rewards" and patronage are concern
ed, we repeat what we said IN the Standard of the
26th September last:
at is not for US to say that it would be dshonor-
able in citizen of North Carolina to accept Office
under President who had been elected according
to the forms of the Constitution. We can answer
only for onrselfi in this respect and we say would
not in any event, or under any circumstances, &C.
cept or hold Office under Mr.. Lincoln. But while
we say this do not think that the mere election
of black Republican according to the forms Of the
Constitution, especially under present circumstances
would be sufficient cause for dissolving the Union.
We of the South believe in and intend to maintain
ton are synonymous with the words the Union-
They are one and the same. Let us, then, exhaust
all the powers of the Constitution IN selfdefence,
or Extensively if necessary before proceed to de-
stroy the existing federal government and set up
new governments"
We are now publishing the laws Of the United
States under contract with the former administra-
ton. Some of our friends here know that we had
determined to refuse any printing that might be Of
fered us by the present administration; but no
printing and Office has been rendered US. If they
had been, they would certainly have been declined
We have deceived no one. We told the people
last fall that Lincolns election would not justify dis
solution, and those with whom we acted said the
same thing. The Bulletin said in supporting the
J Breckenridge Electors. We have labo-ed honestly
to preserve peace and to avert war. But if the
worst must come, sos wiu stand by North Caroline
at all hazards andto the last extremity. We have
never uttered word nor entertained Thought
inimical to her rights or her honor.
We have devoted more space TO the Bulletin TO-
day tbsn perhaps the subject deserves We desire
no controversy in this crisis with sny one. We
shall not stop to defend ourself motives when
the country Is in peril We ask nothing -vs want
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

AGRARIAN1sM IN BALr1xoRE-A meeting of work.
ing men was held at Baltimore on Monday, when
memorial was adopted to be presented to the City
Council, complaining that 1000 only had been ap
proprated to pbvide employment for laborers in the
park at the paltry Of rs cents per day." which
they say is "mockery," ian insult to their ntelli
gence," and demanding that 1000 or 1900 men
shall be employed for month or so at one dollar
per day. They say that unless their wants are sup
piled, they will be forced, as necessity knows no
law, "to seek for sustenance for themselves and
families in any way that presents ITSELF" This how
ever. is not to be taken as threat" only as a
"selfevident and sefsustlining proposition"