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ImporInoI InfeIIIgence.

Decisive events are evidently at the door. On
Wednesday evening strong body of Federal troops
took possession of the village of Romney, and me-
Winchester. If they get possession of the lat
ter town they will cut off our communications.
Three hundred of our militia hold possession of a
point called Hagng Rock, about thirteen miles from
Winchester, on the way to Romney. Two thousand
Confederate troops arrived at Winchester from
Harper's Ferry on Thursday, and at last advices
were about to proceed towards Romney.
This is all the inform alton really reliable that is
to be had at this moment relative to the movement
They indicate speedy action. Whether blow at
Harpers Ferry is the true object of the enemy, or
whether the occupation of Romney and the menace
of General Johnsons command is not rather intend
ed as a diversion while an avalanche of troops is
about to rush from Alexandria on our position at
Manassas Junction, is question which the Confed-
crate Generals have now to decide.-RicLmond En-
O1ireT ,htne Is.
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Later tfom ,he RIO crande.

The Galveston CiUilidR of the 18th inst, has later
Intelligence from the Rio Grande, as follows:
Fort Br0 Wn has been put in a complete state Of
defence.
No further zSlestAtion TO the frontier from Cor
tiaA or his band is reported. Mr.. Henry Redmond
writes that the object of the late incurson to
rob his store, kill him, (RedmOnd) Mussett, and
Ysidro Vela, and that no American should be per-
mitted 70 live in Zapsta county. COrtina brought
but few men from Mexico, but some twenty-one
Joined him on this side, citizens Of Guerrero, and
also the same number of citizens of the county At
no time has he had over 100 men.
The Flag contains the official report of the late
defest of Cortina and his band. Captain Benavides
had originally but q men, but sent for reinforce
Saent to Laredo, which promptly responded to
by Lieut. Callahan with Sc men, and Don BaciliO
Bensyides and Don Refugio Benayides. On the
road short distance from Redmond's they fell in
contact with portion of Cortina's men, but imme-
listely pgt them to flight. Immediately after, Lieu
tenant Callahan arrived, although the men and
horses were very much wearied and fatigued, hav-
ing travelled 6 miles in II hours, without resting
Capt T. and Lieut. G. proceeded with forty men in
parEuit of Cortina, overlook him aud 30 followers,
and on the first charge succeeded in completely
eral and taking eleven captives without having any
sen killed, wounded hurt in any way. Two
Saoxe Of the robbers were drowned in crossing the
Rio Qrande. Captain Benavides writes
al hare received the positive information thrOr \
a messenger from Guerrero, that Cortina was seen
In the jurisdiction Of Guerrero with thirteen men,
making his escape. Ii is painful for me 10 state
chat At least oneshalf of the banditti citizens
of Guerrero and this county Many of them were
directly concerned IN the instruction that occurred
10 this county IN April last
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Eronl st. Louis.


The Republican says Immediately on the acct
dental discharge of gun the Federal troops COM
menced an indiscriminate fire without orders. The
slaughtered fell in every direction. Tie firing only
ceased when the vicinity was deserted except by
the dead and wounded. Seven were killed. Some
were literally torn to piece by minnie balls The
fremen engaged washing the blood from the
street. which presents the appearance OF slaughter
house floor. Boernstein is constantly scouting par
ties into the country.
Col. Holloway, of the State troops, is reported
dead.
The Democrat learns that an advance guard of
Federal Cavalry encountered q considerable force.
The Missourians were stationed on hill with can-
mons commanding the road Three Federsls were
killed. The Cavalry were not pursued in retreat.
The Missourians are concentrating at Blue Mills.
An Iowa regiment is advancing via railroad to
Renick whence they will take the country road to-
wsrds Boonville.
Thirty Mssourians attacked the Federalists
guarding Gardener Creek bridge.
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The truth Abou, P,r Point.

correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch, writ
ing from Yorktown the particulars Of tie late bat
tie At Bethel Church. also sends the following which
is probably the truth about the number of killed
on the Harriet Lane in the Pigs Point affair. Says
the correspondent:
One of our corps picked up, on the field of bat,
tie a memorandum book. belonging to one R. NJ.
Parker, private in the I'd company, LIST regiment
Vermont volunteers, in which | find the following
entry:
"June 5th.-Harriet Lane demolished the battery
opposite Six Massachusetts, privates shot acciden-
tally-carelessness in an attack. Eight hundred
more troops arrived from New York. Harriet Lane
,sds stY1sck-25 on board wounded
So, there is the truth about Pig Point. We have
punished the Yankees awfully, depend upon it, in
every bsttle we have yet had with them.
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FARTHER PoNT, June 16.-The Jurs, from Liver
pool on the 9th. VIA Londonderry the 9Th, passed
this point at o'clock for Quebec.
Lord John Russell said in Parliament he had no
knowledge of the Canadian volunteer regiment ten
dering their services to the United States Govern
ment. Of course he could not say what action would
be taken.
Five cases, containing 100 rifles, directed to the
Commercial Bank, New York, intended for the
steamship Adriatie. were stopped at Galway, the
agent of the line refusing to let them pass.
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Fire and Loss of Life.

ERIE, June I6.-The propeller Cataract, Captain
McNelly from Cleveland to Dunkirk, took fire this
afternoon about three O'Clock, off this city and the
boat and cargo were entirely destroyed. Four per
sons are known TO be drowned by the swapping of
a small boat Their names are John Hornegan,
Waterman; Hugh Fitzpatrick, wheelsman; John
Posey and C. H. Gowens. deck-hands. The survi-
vors were brought to this city on the tug Brooks,
which went to their relief
The Cataract was owned by Frank Perew, of
Buffalo, and was loaded with -four, tobacco, slco-
hol, &c. The fire is said to have originated in
way from the alcohol. The clerk saved his books
and papers.
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WheeIInR Conxen,iau.

WHEELING, Va, June H.-In the Convention to-
day, Mr.. Fierpont, OF Marion county, made a strong
speech in favor Of the declaration.
On motion of Mr. Dorsey, of Monengahela, the
de claration was ordered to third reading.
Mr.. Carlisle obtained leave 20 report an ordinance
for recognizing the Financial Bureau of the State
by which sheriff or other depository of public
funds is permitted, penalty of loss Of office to
pay money to the Richmond authorities hereafter
to be provided.
Mr.. Dorsey moved that the declation be put upon
the passage calling for the ayes and nays Ayas so
not vote in the negative. Thirty members
were absent on leave.
The declaration was signed by Sc. the same num-
Der as signed by the Declaration of independence
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CHARGE OF TREASON AGAINST A PROMINENT MER-
CHAYT-Mr. John A. Skif, Commission and For
warding Merchant, Oh Front, between Main and
Walnut streets was yesterday arrested On charge
of giving aid and comfort to the enemies of the Uni
ted States, by forwarding to them butter in ale
kegs marked as ale, and shipped per Madison pack
ct to Carrollton, Kentucky, and from thence re-
shipped to Louisville to care of TAFT, Anderson d
Co. by whom it was forwarded South. 1t is also
alleged that he has shipped bacon and powder as ale
via the same route Mr. Skiff is arrested at the in
stance of Deputy Collector Pollock, and will have a
preliminary examination before United States Com
missioner Halliday, at ten o'clock this morning
Cincinnati ENQUIRER, June 10.
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A FEARFUL THoUGaT.-The man whose property
consists of houses or merchandise in crowded
city and is uninsured, stands, pecuniarly, upon
slumbering volcano whose flames may break forth
at any moment and involve him in irretrievible
ruin. Fire is dread foe to the prosperity of man,
bul all may themselves against the effects of
its ravages by procuring of W. J. MARI, No. rs
College street. insurance in some sound, reliable
Southern company that always pays its losses
promptly. junel3-f
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WAsHNGroS, June 49,. The Federallzts at Yienna
numbered 900 men.
The report to Gen. Scott says on burning the
curve within a quarter OF a mile of Virginia, we
were fred upon by a masked battery with shells,
shot and grape, killing and wounding the men on
the platforms of the cars. The train stopped on &C
count of injury to the machinery, and could not be
retired. We abandoned the train, and took to the
woods, finding the battery supported by 1900 South
Carolinans. We fell back, throwing out skirmishers
on both TANKS, and retired, killed, wounded,
and missing. The men abandoned many haver-
sacks and blankets, and few muskets The re-
port is signed Robt. c. Schenk.
The Brigadier- General of the first Ohio Regiment
and the Editor of the Cleveland Herald are among
the killed.
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DIR. KINGS DISPENSARY
FOR PREYETE DISEASES.

EA(EsS DIR. KING, formerly of New York, for the
E<kse9 four years of Louisville, Kentucky, and who
attention to the treatment Of private diseases fer
thirty yerr himself having attended TO practice fer
many years and many thousands he enabled to
private nature matter how bad they be
from njudicious medical treatment from neglect their
Dr. Kings Dpensay No. % Deadk street, between Cherry
and Square, all diseases Of private nature
GoxoRHKA without naucious medicine interference
from business.
STRIcruRRs ofod or date esectuay cured in few
DAYS BY an operation which pain. Where Structure
exist health enjoyed Perhaps disease causes
mischief and undermines the constitution 30 much.
SYPHILIS, with all the diseases ofhe skin, growing out
Iec or be edectually cured in few days.
SEMINAL particular attention having been given TO
the consequences growing out ofi brought
on in any cases by the destructive habits of inconsdeate
Youths excessive indulgence Of the passions neglect Of
which he constitution, rendering the subject
At for business society and causing premature old
Females may be laborng With difficulty OF the Womb
may rest assured Of immediate relief
residing abroad BY writing and stating their case with
enclosed directed to DR. A. King, No g. Deadrick street.
Nashville will ha the medicine sent to their
address, with necessary directions Strict secrecy observed oce
hours o'clock the morning until lin the EVENING"
may 1885 AWly
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SOUTHERN mARsALLAIsE!

so long sought for has been published and Just received by
- A. Mcclure, 80 Union street. Price s. cents.
Having succeeded in making Copper Bugies army
which pronounced by competent judges be equal every
respect Hkes work, and nearly low Tasshe price
being fixed S9ere need be fear Of army beng
signals. The superiority OF my Drums all
this country is acknowledged BY all They made OF
best material in every department OF their
beating head Calf Skin prepared especially
Fife OF cocoa boxwood snd sppe tree be had OF
me. at prices from 81 TO 81
OF the shove send order and It will forwarded
first mail express
N BIN press and will be ready by the Goth inst tho
'Pameto Song dedicated the Southern Confectionery
Ened the song Of ALL Price 30 post
any address. A MCCLURE,
Music Publisher and Dealer, Nashville q Memphis.
-
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From baltimore.

BALTIMORE June lS.-Reports from Fortress Mon
roe say British war vessel is cruising off the
Chesapeake. The Harriet Lane is coming in minus
her wheelhouse. There is an immense Southern
force between Yorktown and Great Bethel. Butler
is still preparing to advance.
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A FRENCH LEGION Is HEv oELEANs.-The New Or

A FRENCH LEGION Is AKv 0RLEANs.-The New Or
iesss PicdyJlne says:
1t is not generally known that we have already
established amongst us a French Legion, composed
entirely of citizens of France. Not wishing to lose
their rights French citizens, they have through
the FreDch Consul of this city, effected the follow
ing agreement with the Governor of this State:
we, the undersigned officers, non-commlssloned
officers and PTiyRtes of the French Legion all sub
iects of the ERsire of France agree by these pres
ents as soon as our officers shall have received
ther commissions, TO hold ourselves constantly IN
readiness 90 obey the orders of the Governor of
Louisiana and superior officers, tor all active
seryce that may be required Of within the limits
Of the city Of New Ovleaus"
The legion already comprises five companies
which have been raised within short time. 1t is
cot astonishing, however, when we consider the
,1u-,erous French foreign population among US and
x,hose ties and attachments 10 Louisiana so
great dat in such cause they cannot remain neu-
FrsI Should their services be necessary, we can
eIy ON those gallant Of France for their brave
nv and chixalgy IN the protection Of our city.
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EN7ILL be sold Thursday, the 9th OF June, 1861
Wv chine shop with all the machinery TOOLS unnish
may hand, II previously soi The
chinery good horse engine roller, nearly
geared Lses for turning Iron Lathe for wood
Bolt Cutter Daniel Palmer, Woodwork Palmer,
Tenoring Machine Circle saws Sash Saw work
Benches four FIVE sets Bench Tools, and great other
sed shop formerly occupied by
Elliott Raon It is twenty miles FROM Nashville the
Road SMYRNA Rutherford county Tennessee, and
one the locations the State Machine Shop,
Carpenter Shop Cabinet Shop Any person wishing
purchase by writing further information call
the Elliott will them the machinery, &C
Terms fourth cash. the balance in three equal payments
six and eighteen months With payable in Bank
we'll secured. This April 10th, ls6I.
Smyrna, Tenn SILAS TUCKER.
aDIIQ-wtd
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WoN'T Con THREE GEARs.-Nearly tive thousand
of the three months Ohio volunteers left Camp
Dennison, near Cincinnati, for their homes. They
refuse to enlist for three years. A riot occurred
in the Camp on Saturday and one man was shot and
several wounded The rioters were drunk.y
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DRoWNED.-A volunteer, whose name we did not
learn, from Madrid Bend, Obion county, while at
the river on Sunday last witnessing others bathing,
accidentally slipped off log into the water, and
being unable to swim, was drowned before assist
Ance could reach him. His body was recovered,
and on Monday morning was sent home for inter
ment-,IacksOn Whiq ,IIne II.
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Frnnn LenYenwnrth

LELvENwoRTH. June 1s.-The Missourians at In
dependence burned the telegraphic dispatches in
the Office at that place.
A Kansas regiment is encamped at Wyandotte.
Robinson proclaims that as Missouri has declared
against the United States Kansas is subject to
invasion, and urges all good citizens to organize.
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Ernna mIssnnri

ST. LOUIS, June lS.-Col. Boernstein is appointed
commander of st. Louis and Cole counties He ha,
issued a proclamation. Lyon is also out IN pro-
clamation.
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OvertOn Rines.

This Company is organized, and wishes for
but able bodied good
received.
It Will INDFPESDKET COMPANY, and the Captain pledges
himself it shall be the best equipped uniformed company
the State.
III For full information, call en-
H. K. PECK, sec'y pro tenn,
Coonaje Building, Cherry and Deaderick streets,
Nashville, Tenn. june Him
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From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, June Is-The steamer Cataline
was fired on by steam tug.
The Southerners are erecting water battery at
Sewalfs Point and concentrating in force on James
river
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-Gen. Scott has ordered
the Regulars, consisting of several regiments in
Gen. Patterson's command, TO Washington.
The remnant of Patterson's force will occupy
Harper's Ferry.
More troops are concentrating at Baltimore.
The Southerners are moving at various points.
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CITY NOTICES.

CHEiPs CaEAPER! CHEAPEsT!-We are selling our
stock of Hats, Caps and Straw Goods off below east
ern cost for cash. to close. Merchants would do
we'll to call Immediately, as we are determined to
close our own stock at any sacrifice.
PORTER, SoHNsoN d Co.,
Over HARDY Bros. Auction Rooms, AZ Public
Square, Nashville, Tenn. 'june2O-d&tw&wlw
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PImpIes BanIshed!
Faces Made Clear!
HOW
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Price 50 cents per bottle. Sold everywhere.
We HAdAN CO., Preprietors, Troy, N. Y.
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PInlpIes Bani
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From wheeling:

WHEELING. June lS.--Convention-An ordinance
passed fixing the salaries of Governor and Rep
resentatives much lower than now.
A bill proposing separation was tabled by vote
Of 81 to IL.
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AMERICAN LETTER EXPRESS CoMPANY.-This lnstitu-
ton is now in thorough operation, and will receive
and send mails regularly between the two Govern
ments Office in the Post Office building, up stairs
Letters should be handed in before o'clock in the
afternoon Office hours from until II A. NJ, and
from l until p. NJ
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From Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, June 1s.-There are 1000 Missourians at
Bonneville, and 1000 on the opposite bank ArtiI-
lery is placed commanding the river. Lyons is
waiting for information 10 determine whether to
to advance by river or land.
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From New York.

New YORK, June 1.-THE steamer Peerless has ar
rived here from Toronto under American eolors.
The steamers Atlantic and Baltic are to be CONVEX
ted into gun boats The Florida and Augusta are
coaled up ready to transport troops.
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REruKE1SG REAsoH-By letter received IN this
,, ,,ssterdav we learn that a great reaction has
tsfea place among the moneyed men of New York
sd Boston, and that petitions are now being circu-
lsxas t. he lsd before Congress asking the peace
ful recognition of the Southern Coniederscy, and
sbe eStsSlsbment of amicable relations by friendly
reaties JTe petitions set forth that unless the war
Is brought 70 close very speedily, New York and
5ostOn are raihed cites-CAdrleStOn Courier June
FQE
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In the report this evening made mistake by not
noticing punctuation point: 1t should have read
thus:
"The report is signed Robert C. Schenk, BrigaS
der General of the LIST Ohio regiment Among the
killed is an editor of the Cleveland Herald F.
So the Brigader General still ives.-REPoRrER.
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wYe understand that the two Virginia heroines, to
whom troops at Philippi are indebted for being
saved from complete surprise and destruction,
and by whose adroItness the soldier who slew hel-
ly, the tory Colonel. was enabled to make his es-
cape, came 10 Richmond yesterday afternoon on the
Central trAin.--R Richmond Enquirer, june 10 81
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BY TELEGRAPH
Rra,n wnshinrtnn.


WARRINGTON, June ia Government messep-
ger reports Stones command at Rockville. Less
reliable reports place him in quiet occupation of
Leesburg.
A brush Is reported at Senaca. Southern loss,
Capt. Shieve and two men.
Arrangements are proposed for paying transpor-
tatlons over mail routes in Government stocks.
Gen. Scott boasts Of the evacuation Of Harper's
FERRY as being in perfect accordance with his
No Southern movements in the slightest degree
effect his programme.
Inc Government has information that the South
liners have set trap for them fifteen miles from
FaSSaanerla, into which they expect to draw the
ing same scout reports Indians lurking in The
ie pI.ut OF the alleged trap.
Ioin. Lookout and Fortress Monroe ara tn ba cnn
necsed py submarine telegraph
a collisloa AZ vienna is reported. The Southern
ers nave possession Of the bridge there over which
Nebraska officials, Including Stsr,;,o u.,.o-
Sec, Addison X. Gimere, Receyer Wr, Pva,t -
r. p. Rankin, MarshaLs, are heavy dafsn1,as - ~
investigator is sent. Defalcatons In Ia. .Iao
developing. ~
A dozen rifed cannon have been sent To Alexau-
dria.
Gen. Butler is threatening Great Bethel in fo.ca
The Aqua Greek defences are being increased -
The troops at Fortress Monroe sleep on their
nRTlE