Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-06-07
not be for weeks to come. This only we
know,-everything is ready, while time
only strengthens our position"


only strengthens our position"
CINCINNATI, June 3. Two columns
of troops from Gen. McClellan's com.
mand, one under Col. Kelly, composed
of Virginia volunteers, and the other COL
Crittenden, composed Of Indiana volun-
teers, left Grnfton early last night, and
after marching the entire night about 20
miles through drenching rain, surprised
a camp of rebels of 200 strong, at Phil
lippa, and routed them, killing Is and
capturing large amount of arms, anu
milton, provisions, and camp equipags.
The surprise was complete, and at latest
advices the Federal troops were in hot
pursuit of the rebels, and probably many
prisoners would be taken. Col. Kelly
was MORALLY wounded and has since died.
Several others of the Federal troops
were slightly wounded
WASHINGTON, June 5. A dispatch
received tonight from Gen. Mcclellan to
Gen. Scott corroborates the Cincinnati
dispatch about the Philippe engagement.
SIX REGIMENTS OF Missouri VOL
UNTEERs SWORN IN FOR THE War;
St. Louis, June 3. Gen. Lyon has
appointed Col. Blair commander of tho
Arsenal here. Capt. Cole in command
of the battery opposite the Arsenal, has
resumed the examination OF all posing
boats.
Six regiments of Missouri volunteers
were sworn in for the war on Saturday.
Gen. Lyons return to the writ Of ha-
beas corpus served on lin for Tire pro-
duction of Capt. Mcdonald, is ,lat be is
not detained or imprisoned by him, nor
has he been in his custody since tie VII;
was issued. Col. Blair also denies that
be ever had Mcdonald in bis custody.
The Court then adjourned, TO enable 9th
er parties included in the writ 10 make
answer.
The funeral Of Capt. Derby, tie well
known John PLunix, " took place this
afternoon at ST. Georges Church. Capt.
Tollen's battalion OF regulars paid tho
las. military honors to the deceased
WASHINGTON, June 3. Capt Ward
has made an official report to tie Secre-
tary of the renewal of the bombafdment
Of Aqua Greek, commencing at i II
o'clock on Saturday, and terminating at
430, from fatigue Of the men, the day
being warm and the firing iucessan. on
his side. He says the firing on shore
was scarcely as spirited at any time as
on Friday. During the last hour Of the
engagement only two or three shots were
thrown from the shore, by few indvid-
uals who were seen stealtbily now and
then to emerge from their concealment
and hastily load and fire u single quo.
New York, June 3. The Posts
Washington dispatch says it is reported
that JEFF Davis has issued proclama-
ton directing the Federal troops 10 with
draw from Virginia soil. Private adyi-
ces say that Davis is really alarmed, and
his anxiety is so great as to affect his
health. The next attack on Aqua Creek
batteries will be made by land forces.
The special Washington dispatch to
the Express says by the end of the week
the government expect to have $4,000
men in Virginia near Alexandria, 10000
at Grafton, 10000 near HarRr's Ferry,
$4,000 at Fortress Monroe, and 10000
around Baltimore, Annapolis, and the
Relay House.
SEIZURE OF MUsKErs AT ANNAPo-
LIs.--New York, June g. A letter from
Annapolis says that Col. Smith of the
18th regiment has taken 7jO muskets
from the rebels of Maryland, and intends
to capture all the arms held by them il
his vicinity. Eve fugitive slaves have
been received by the Colonel. Three
schooners loaded with corn have been.
brought in here as prizes. Also six pris-
oners of war by scouting parties. Ex-
Governor Pratt is still held as prisoner.
REBEL CAMP BROKEN UP IN VIR-
GINIA.-New York, June 8. The
Wheeling LHteHigencer of Saturday an
nounces the breaking IN of a rebel camp