The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-05

LATEST NEWS.

Hagerstown, june 2.
Early this morning the troops concentra-
ted here crossed the ford At Williamsport.-
The post Of honor in crossing was given the
lst Wisconsin and 18th Pennsylvania regi-
meats. They came within Is yards Of the
enemy. The rebels OF -MArtipshs+gy-em -
brrriug four regiments OF infantry and one
of horse, we're engaged in the conflict. They
had four pieces Of artillery, part OF them
rHed COMMON, and were commanded BY Jack.
son.
As far as known, our casualties are t~o
killed with several wounded Several dead
and wounded seoessionists were left on the
field in their hAs,y retreat. The loss Of life
on the side Of the rebels is probably very
heavy.
Anticipating the retreat of our forces the
rebels had cut down fences, &C., to prevent
US from reaching the river.
The frat STAND was made at Pot.ersfeld
farm, near Haynesvl.e, where house and
barn had to be destroyed to charge on the
enemy. Here the conflict Was fierce. The
rebels finally resreated, leaving knapsacks
and blankets everywhere.
Special to the Herald.
Washington, July 2.
An expedition Of two oompanies each
the Mich. let, Mass. 9Th, Penn. Alb and 7th
and Ellsworth's Zouaves, leave 10 the morn
ing for some point down the river near Mt.
Vernon.
Ii 10 believed 4 masked battery has been
erected by the rebels near Mt. Vernon.
Rebels are filling up the cut on the rail
road some 10 miles west of Alexandria
They have fort'acations only at Centreville,
this eide of Manassas.
i Il - vfoa kak he
rebels have raised the siege Of Piokens
Vienna is evacuated by the rebels.
| Baltimore Jolly l.
The seisurs Of the steamer ST. Mich olas
Vas piratical stroke. About so secession
| lists were on board disguised as mechanics
among them Captain II ollins, late Of the
u. s. steamer Susqushanna, disguised as q
! woman.
After the seizure Of this vessel she ven,
on piraticai cruise, capturing three vessels
up The Rappahan mock River, laden with ice
coal aud coffcc, which she took to Frederick
burg.
Especial to Commercial.
Washington, July 3.
There are many evidences Of On advance
on Fairfax Court uouse. Immense qusn ii.
ties OF provisions have been sent over the
Potomac and there 10 universal activity il
1
military operations.
4 A GeorRis bank haa large deposit oil
| bullion 1t the Philadelphia Mint. Seoreta
~ Chase has instructed the Director of the
Mint not to pay it till Georgia returns to hol
allegiance.
The Minnesota regiment broke up their
camp this morning, aud embarked for Alex
andria.
The liveliest interest continues to be fell
in the election Of Speaker. Crows friend,
feel quite confident that be will be elected OF
the 6rst ballot.
Il seems 20 be generally understood tina
Etheridge will be elected CLERK on the 6rs
, ballot.
Ex Postmaster Gent holt has left fol
Kentucky, intending to stump that State 70
sne union.
Post Speciall
Washington, July 8.
Richmond papers OF Monday give ridiou
lou- accounts Of conflicts Ut Matthias Poin
and Romney, claiming that in both thos
affairs large numbers of Federal troops wer
killed.
!, The Rebel Convention at Richmond ha
: formally expelled the members from West
crn Virginia and provided for the election .
President and Vice President Of the South
ern toLfederacy 10 November.
Great excitement existed at Gosp0vt IN
o porssmoushin consequence OF - order {
! administer the oath " alcgiAees - Cd
: Rebel Government to all workmeo nov ON
! ployed.
j. rebel priyateer has captured 2 North
o ern vessels of Cape HatterAs,
4 Gen. Lees vile lformerlyA 1eeSy Oastisi
remarked y few days ago 1Int M. hnshan
: had aHeai great drups = 6io0d b11kuSe I
y the fstAl step he had tAk1n. las