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Especial Dispatches to the Hawk-Eye.l
IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI.
MOVEMENTS OF GEN. LYON.
Reported Skirmish of Col. Curtis,s Res
ment with the SeceSsfOnfstS.

Reported Skirmlsh Of Col. Curtis,s Resi-
ment with the SecessfOnists.
| ST.. LOUIS, June 16.-News has been received
here that the Secessionists have burned the
bridges on the North Missouri road at Sturgeon
and Centralia, beyond St. Charles This bit of
vandalism was perpetrated by Secession mill
tary force, under command of Capt. Hitch. He
would have made greater destruction, had not
the farmers along the route turned out and pre-
vented it.
A regiment left St. Charles last night to pro-
tect the road
1t is reported here that Col Curtis nowa reg
iment had skirmish on the Hannibal and St.
Jo Railroad, killing and wounding several of
the rebels
Two regiments left here to-day for the South
West Branch and North Missouri roads.
SO cars loaded with military stores left yester-
day for Rolla.
Col. Sigels regiment pushes on to Springfield,
NO., at once. It's an eminently iisloyal neigh.
borhood.
A proclamation to calm and re. assure the
people OF the interior has been issued at Jeffer-
son City by Gen. Lyon. 1t has not yet been re-
ceived here.
Ben McCulloch will have his hands full 10
protecting Arkansas from the inroads of our
loyal men. He is supposed to be the leader upon
whom the rebels rely for aid, which will not
come.
1t is now thought such is the promptness and
vigor with which Gen. Lyon has acted. that al,
danger of an invasion of Missouri by the Con.
federate forces is at an end.
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A SPECIMEN OF CoNTRABAND.-A correspon
dent OF the Times, writing from Fortress Monroe
gives the following account of "a contrabapd
who is harbored there:
:" An ebony specimen of contraband' who
says he missed his ole massa bout tree weeks
ago. one dark night in Virginia, an hasn't seen
him SINCE is employed in Fortress Monroe, and
came up with Lieutenant Butler to-day. He ran
away from Virginia, and has been in the fort
some weeks. He was seat out some DAYS apo
being acquaiited.with the country beyonl Hann,
ton, and reported the existence of a battery q,
Big Bethel, having eladed TO the pckets ard
got where he could spot rebel forces He renor,.
ed several companies in and around Grea, Re,h
ell and, subsequently to his discovery, law Soma
twenty-four hours in the bushes, coneea;no b;n,
self from the foe. He at last escaned was "ha.
at received bali through the sleeve of his ;so,,
ct, another shot away pistol from his bel, sa,
he returned to the fort unharmed. Wban . yes
late expedition went forward this negro sD., sne
panied pan Lieutenant Butler and Major Wintbron
me MAJOR had bis horse with him when he az
appeared: This colored boy is most in,slI;s a,
sampleof his race, and is said to he varr Ign,
~ Tue Tort as scout and servant. He goes till.
sr'neo always and says be can smell n rebel I,s
lsrer dan ne ken skunk He was in the tb;eL
y lne late fight, and was highly seryiceabia ~
Lieutenant Butler throughout the confe.n 70
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wessern virginia Convention.

WHEELlEG, June l4.-In Convention to day,
HI. Carlisle, from the Committee on Business,
reported an ordinance vacating the seats of ali
state officers now rebelling against the United
states; providing for Provisional Government
and Tor eiecting officers. Also providing that
State, County and municipal officers immediate.
Y take the oath of allegiance to the o. States
The ordinance is the special order for Wednes
day next. ~.
In the afternoon spirited debate ensued on
declaration reported yesterday. Dorsey of
Aonongahels, took the ground for the immedi.
ate division OF the State. Carlisle took the
ground that, Congress, at the coming session,
would not be likely to recognize a division,
which recognition is necessary, until the rebel
lion in the Southern States is put down, The
object Of Congress being to restore every origi
nal State to the Union. This done, Congress
would recognize provisional Legislature. and
with the consent Of Congress, separation can
be effected at any day . - -
FIVE hundred stand of Government arms,
loaned from Massachusetts,, arrived here to-day
TO De distributed to the Home Guards in this
ana adjoining counties. 1900 more are expect.
ed tomorrow,
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Important News from the
SEAT OF WAR!
Harper's Ferry and Leesburgh Occupied
by Federal Troops!
10000 TROOPS ON THE ssSACRR
SO1LSS OF VIRGINIA.
Especial Dispatch to the Havk-Eye.l

Especial Dispatch to the Havk-Eye]
WAsBIsaroS, June 16.-Information of po
sitive character was received at Col Hentzel
mans headquarters in Alexandria this morning
that the movements Of the rebel camps at Ne
nassas Juaction, undoubtedly indicating an in
teton to retreat from that point, we're going on
all day yesterday. A large number of wagons
were concentrating at that point and the troops
were busily engaged in packing up as if for de.
parture. All their stores were being loaded,
clearly proving that a retreat-not an advance
was contemplated. It is believed here, in
military circles, that the rebel forces will fall
back from the Junction, to Manassas Gap, 20
miles west Of their present camp.
The Insurgents at Manassas are reported as
suffering greatly for the want of water and med
icine. There is much sickness among them
caused by their unusual labor and exposure
Slaves cannot be safely brought up to their front
to do their heavy work, for fear of their escape.
Advices have been received at the War De.
partment to-day, announcing that Col Stones
brigade, consisting of 1000 District Militia, the
n. Y. 9th, Penn, lst, Maine LIST, N. H. LIST,
with some artillery, crossed the Potomac yes.
terday, at Edwards Ferry, and marched in and
occupied Leesburgh, five miles from the river,
without meeting resistance. Leesburgh IS the
terminus of the Hampshire and London railroad,
and its occupation shows direct communication
between the federal forces now advancing into
Virginia from Harper's Ferry and the army in
and about Washington, and renders the position
of the rebels at Manassas Junction wholly un-
tenabe.
The entire rebel force at Harper's Ferry have
doubtless retreated to Winchester.
Gen. Scott received the news of the occupa.
ton of Harpers Ferry by the advance guard of
Gen. Patterson's army
Last night, the federal troops also crossed the
river at Point of Rocks, eight miles below, and
at thi, moment, at least 10000 troops arc on
Virginia soil, and on the strategetic liQe from
Harper's Ferry to Alexandria. It now, looks as
though Gen. scott's promise to have the Stars
and Stripes floating over Richmond on the goth
proximo, would be made good
The I'd Michigan regiment arrived here this
evening.
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FORT MONROE, June IA, via BALTIMORE, l5.-
NO information has reached here about move
ments OF rebel forces Fl. Monroe IL in realit,
invested, ingress and egress BY the sea, and feN
miles IN extent Of the James River are open to
sne U. g., but no aggressive movement can be
maze with safety without double the number OF
troops and means of transportation. g
An exchange of prisoners is to be made to-
Gay. THOSE in the fortress will be produced. but
NJ COL 1sgruder has failed to respond.
see Union gun arrived to-day from Baltimore,
a"u wiz oe mounted at once The large rifed
v.u"oa Drought by the Naval brigade, is now
So~n,s' On the Kip Raps, only miles from
hours. " -"
Inc Cnmbsrland, this morning, fired two
rounds with riaed cannon at /. tu1.boat wb;"b
noitering = - '"'' - 'e '0n
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A CURB FOR CoNTRACT0Rs.-A correspondent
of the New York Times makes the foIlov;ng
timely suggestion: Permit me to suggest to
the proper athorities that every contractor for
the supply Of the army or navy be required IN
sign the articles Of war, and thus be rendered.
liable to ne penalties Of ,car. Should this SANTA.
~ measure be adopted, an army will be- wsl,
clothed and and fed, but sundry fraudulent spec.
nlstors will bite the dust.n 'p'''
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r. M: general Blair dispatches to the postmas-
ters at Louisville the following, that the order
recurring mail matter coming from dsloyal
states be held for postage, and does not expect
to prevent its delivery on payment of postage.
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Naval PreD.r.tion,

New YORK, June 1.-THE steamer Peerless
has arrived here from Toronto under American
colors. The steamers Atlantic and Baltic are to
| be converted into gun-boats. The Florida ard
Augusta are coaled up ready to transport troops,
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" sAe 1esels-.-Maryland Elec.

~eceIs..eMAFy1and Elec.
BALTIMORE, June 1.-THE American hoe "a.
ceivsd confirmation of the burning Of tho h,;doo
A. harper's Ferry. Troops left both sides of The
Potomac in hurry. se' - '''
A correspondent from willamsport saws the
ing in great haste. 800 - = :. - : - : ~
-, orisns,d, Union, is elected to Congress from
II believed Davis 10 the only one defeated,
sno ne by Mr. Nay, who claims to be an uncom.
promising enemy 70 secession.
Thomas majority in Washington is 4, 900.
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Vessels Sunk.

CLEVELAND, June 17.-Schooncr Fremont with
fourteen thousand bushels OF wheat for Buffalo.
sunk in the river last night, also schooner Ben.
Flint, with cargo of wheat for Buffalo, run
ashore west of the piers, full of water. Both
bulls and the Fremonts cargo was insured in
Buffalo. =
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Privateer Captured,

New York, June 15.-The schooner Savan.
nah, a schooner in charge of midshipman Cook,
arrived this afternoon with the stars and stripes
flying in triumph over the secession rag, cap.
tured by the brig Perry about so miles off
Charleston.
She had taken the brig Josph F. Rckland and
sent her into Georgetown, S. G. She is a
schooner with an Is pound pivot gun amidships
and formerly pilot boat. Her crew of 30 men
were put in irons and transported to the frigate
Minnesota.
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GEN. BUTLER AMONG THE B.mvs :. 80.
mated that very large portion Of the h,
porn IN Massachusetts, during the last mon,,,
nave been named in compliment to Gen. Bntiar
Wnneid Scots and Robert Andersons are varr
numerous therebouts. ''' very
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VifgtnfA JulY Inferasf

letter from mercantile house in Richmond
| says there is no probability of any provision
being made for payment of Virginia interest
Que here in July, but expresses entire conf
dence that it will be paid in Virginia currency
at Rchmepd H'
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pouxlas Funs.

vssAwA, ILL.,, June 1.-The American, Uni.
s 20 states and Adams Express Companies have
n"u e1any offered 70 transmit al moneys for the
.or. s sand free IL is desirabie that all per.
lis making remittances should do 90 by Ex.
press, taking the oompany's recent TO iudes
Drummond, Chicago directing the pscks ee 80 81
Asoseswa. J. c. CAros,
81 Receiver Douglas Fund.
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Fire.

IEosiA, Ill, June ia FIRE broke out th;,
Iosnlng about two o'clock, in the dwelling Of
s@es EULER. spreading 70 the adjoining build.
1 n Principal losers are James Miller, $40.
SI 40 ~ Bennett Z Harrison, 81, $500; CD. speci
$4,000 70 90, 900. Insured for S2a. 600 '''''
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Col. Curtis takes a Rebel officer n. Chi,
leo he.

Col. Curtis takes Rebel officer nj Chill,
licOthe.
ST. LOUIS, 17.-Report say that Brig. Gencr,
SLACK, while mastering troops into service o.
tne s.ate at Chlllicothe, was taken prisoner by
COL Curtis of U. S. volunteers on their way tt
St Jo., it is understood that Slack will be taker
to TT. Leavenworth
The Federal force now engaged in the iuter
or OF this State, consists of upwards of 10000
$500 of whom ire stationed at Hermann and
jefferson City I 5000 at Rolla, the terminus Of
the Southwest Branch of the Pacific Railroad
1900 at st. Jo.,. and along the II. & St. 10. R.
n; 1000 on TIL, North Missouri railroad 1000
at Birds Point, opposite Cairo. In addition to
this, there is a force of $500 men remaining at
st. Louis, which could be increased to 1000 in a
few hours by accessions from neighborlng camps
in Illinois. These troops head the entire por.
ton of the State north of the Missouri River.
The north cast quarter, lying between the Mis-
sissippi and line drawn southwark from Jeffer-
son City to the Arkansas border, giving the
Government the important points of Hannabal,
st. 10, and Birds Point, as basis of operations
with rivers and railroads for transportation.
Nothing is known of movements of troops
above Jefferson City.
Warsaw (Mo.) Democrat says Judge johnson
will not take his seat in q. S. Senate in Julv.-
Also states that Senator Polk will not take his
seat.
QUINCY, ILL.,, June l7.-It is reported by pas.
sengers on the evening down packet that 800 Sc.
cessonsts, recruits, were to start from Canton,
Mo-, for Camp Jackson in day or two. A CT.
tizen of that place has been here all day trying
to get aid from Colonel Smith to break up the
organization and prevent their departure Col,
Smith has about 4S0 men here but no eoup.
ments excepting guns.
The express messenger brought messages from
Shelbina that should have came to Hannibal bv
telegraph, he says the telegraph poles were cut
down this morning between Breckenridge and
st. 10 that was soon repaired, but this afternoon
the line was again cut between Macon City and
Palmyra, the line not working through.
At about s p m. at Harn, S5 miles this side
OF St 10 the secessionests set fire to bridge
by the assistance OF camphene, it was blazing
when the train which arrivid here this evening
come in sight of it.
While the Bridge was being fred. it is said
party of secessionists were keeping guard over
a number of Union men who they had shut up
in freight house. "
Steamer Die Vernon left here on an excursion |
trip to Cairo this p. m. to remain there "a hours
About 80 persons went from here
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- -. Ne sseamef Conaai...
sL. :oar, June 1.-THE Montreal ....".,.-
Seasoasn, which sailed from Quebec m .ha
s.,r.S ms lot for Londonderry and I.;,a. s eve
RsH HI. On Held Of sunken ice. miles sonts
usss 's. On the 4th inst and sunk IN AZ - VI
~ tsI persons we're saved in boat. sn % !, MIN
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The Fight at Romney.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 1.-THE INDIANAPOLIS
journal received the following special dispatch
from COL Wallace commander of the 18th Re-
glment at Cumberland, in regard to the fight at
Romney:
Chambersburg. Md, June ls.
After the fight at Romney, the rebels did not
rally and return. They ran 16 miles towards
winchester before they stopped. So far from
my retreating, brought into camp at Cumber
land, their tents, valuable arms uniforms and
medical stores, without leaving anything behind
their rout was total. Next day, there were I
funerals in the town. We killed Captain and
an ex member of the Legislature, and took one
OF their Majors prisoner. l send you this to
stop the Infamous secession SANDERS about nv
retreating, started by some cowardly scoundrels
III Alexandria. Ny boys are entitled to all hon.
or and they won it bravey. They have not for.
gotten "Buena VISTA" (SignedO
LEW WALLACE Col l1th Root
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An Attack Expected,

WASHINGTON, June l4.-Gen. Schenck has
been ordered across the Potomac with his brig.
ade of regiments. An attack from Beaure.
gard is apprehended.
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Traitor Arrested.

CINCINNATI June l5.-John A. Skiff, commits.
sion merchant on Walnut street, was arrested
yesterday and taken before the q. s. Commits.
sioner on charge Of treason. 1t was alleged
that Skiff within few weeks past has sent
quantities of butter to Louisville to be re-ship.
ped to the extreme South. The butter was
packed in Ale barrels. The accused was com.
mitted to Jail last night
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A LIBERAL EDWARD

WIN be paid to any person who will return 10 me in
Ma ns E yer Township Des Moines County Iowa. three
head. The other two are Brown mixed with iron arsv
AL are distinguished by having one white hind foot
A. D. 1861. ~ "' "a APih,
ANY information relative the above addressed to the
hask-Eye, Burlington, or the undersigned will meet
proper compensation. SsMfIEI MonpE
apr20-w3m " o0nG'
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From Fortre.. yyonroa-

Fir. MONROE, June Is, via BALTIMORE, II
person just from Newport News reports .
skirmish there this morning. Three companies
sent out by Colonel Phelps to drive in cattle
belonging to the Secessionists were fred upon
by company of light horse and three men were
wounded. The rebels escaped and the detach.
ment succeeded in its purpose.
The rebels we're evidently landing large
body of troops at the Point, miles above New.
port News, on the same side of the river.
Steamers come down the river daily, and an
attack from that quarter is anticipated
The experiment with Sawyer's American rifled
cannon at Rip Raps last evening was brilliant
success, Sewalls Point is clearly within range
of these guns.
Seven OF eleven 4S-pound shells exploded
short distance from the rebel camp and one of
them over their entertainments. It created A
sensation among the Secessonsts. A house
near the Secession banner displayed a white fac
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Virginia Convention,

WHEELING, June 17.-In the Convention to.
day Mr. Pierpont Of Marion county, made
strong speech In favor Of the Declaration.
On motion of Mr. Dorsey, of Monongahela
county, the Declaration was ordered to third
reading.
Mr. Carlisle obtained leave to report an ordi.
nance for recognizing the financial business of
the State, by which no sheriff or other deposito-
~ of public funds Is permitted on penalty of
loss of his Office to pay money to the Richmond
authorities, hereafter to be provided.
Mr. Dorsey moved that the Declaration be put
upon the passage, calling for the ayes and nays.
AYES, Sc; not vote in the negative. 30
members were absent OH leave.
The Declaration was signed by So, the same
number q signed the Declaration Of Indepen.
denea
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rOposed attack upon Cairo by Gen. PHI.
low.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-An army officer has
Just arrived here from Cairo with dispatches for
Gen. Scott. He states that intelligence had been
received there. that the rebels force under the
command of Gen. Pillow had every thing in read
mess and were expectinn to move toward Cairo
on the 18th inst They have transports sufficient
to carry $4,000 or 90 600 men. The command
err at Cairo had no doubt of his ability to resist
any force the rebels might bring against him.
1t appears from information communicated to
our officers that Pillow was expecting aid from
Kentucky and Missouri, the Governors of these
States having given him assurances to that
effect. Arrangements had been made by US
which would prevent any such aid.
1t is understood to be the intention of the
Government. owing to request of the command
officer in the Southwest to concentrate more
troobs in that vicinity
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News from the c. s. A,

LOUISVILLE, June 1.-THE New Orleans Delta
of the 18th, says the Common Council appropri-
ated 100000 for the defense of the city and
$4,000 for the support of the families of
volunteers. 4
The ships David and Land from Bordeaux,
we're ordered off the bar and sailed for Phila.
delphia.
The ships Africana and Parsons went to sea
on the 18th and the National on the 1lth.
The only ships inside the bar were the schoon.
ers Viligant and ken.
The yacht Gipsey, under British colors, Fwas
taken at Pas LOutre on the 18th by the Brook
Ign.
A special to the Delta, from Richmond, saws
Col Wardroper Durque and $50 Federal troops
we're killed at Big Bethel 600 Confederates
participated and but one was killed and seven
wounded.
The Charleston Mercury gives the number Of
Confederates killed at H.
The Savannah Republican of the 18th says a
large number of Federal troops landed on the
llth at Hilton Head. Their object was not
known. There was great excitement there.
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fasWAsEINGroN, June l7.-Secretary Chase ia
busily engaged in . conference with eminent
financiers and commercial men in relation to
the wants of the Treasury Department, II i
believed he will report in favor of the revision
Of the tariff, reduction Of duty on some ar
ticles and abolition of free list.
The Baltimore Ohio Railroad will he onen.
ed for through travel In few weeks.
No indications has yet been given by the Adj.
ministration in regard to the course to be pur.
sued towards the priyateersmen captured ON
Saturday. The prevailing impression seems 10
be that they will be hung. Though It Il feared
thatin retaliation many good Union men win he
made to suffer. a lis Il -
!, Mr.. Culver Union candidate for congress-. IN
the 9th district of Maryland 10 in town todd
-1 n. says he is elected without doubt.
,bo richards Of this city tho family pbsit;on ~.
V;,a;r resident has been taken prisoner NV ,ha
NY, ng,nh rebels and conveyed 70 ;s;I n Dill
;n Inc National Inteieencer of.h;s , ,on'
ing Unless IT receives the "a o. TINS me,n
to suspend. VIZ soon DO obliged
NE. YORK, June l7.-Eiebt Reo;m.n.. -.
.h .pec.ed 70 leave this city for the sest Of @
'n's week, over 1000 strong. .' u war
49, lSpeciA 70 Post1 x.se.,,
WASHINGTON, June l7.-Col., Stones com.
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STATE or LOUISIANA, !
Parish of Orleans, City of New Orleans.
Be remembered that the 18th OF july 1900 me-
the undersigned Justice Of the Peace in and for the city
aforesaid, personally appeared THOMAS A. ADAMS Presi
dent of the Crescent Mutual Insurance Company
leans who being duly according law does dpose
that the foregoing accounts just and true and
transcript from the books of the Company.
THOMAS A. ADAMS, President.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the 18th july 1860
D. F. MITCHELL, 2dJP.
The Board Of Trustees have resolved interest OF SIX
PER CENT in cash all the outstanding certificates OF Prof
its to the holders thereof to heregal
after the SECOND MONDAYS in August proxmo.
Also, to declare dividend of THIRTY PER CENT go per
cent? on the Net Earned Premiums of the Company for the
ending the Sh Jue 1860 for which certificates will be
Issued on and after the first day of October next
And resolved further that after reservng One Million
Dollars OF Profits, all the outstanding certificates of the
Issue Of tho 1857 be redeemed and after SECOND
MONDAY IN AUGUST proximo-nterest thereon to cease
from aOth June ult.