New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-30

induced by most unaccOnhtdOe heshauoh III sel%ine
.be position laid open by flying enemy, amounting
to the crime of bunder at kas TO the eye Of sim
ple but deeply interested spectator
yrsn Our Special Correspondent
HAsERsTowS, Nd, June 90, 1861.
There has been movement among the troops Of
Gen. Patterson column to-day, and no announcement
of any design to advance; but l notice quiet under
Current, which, taken in connection with the fact
now pretty well established that the Rebels posted
in considerable force the other de of the Potomac
between Williamsport snd Martiusburg, leads me 10
the conclusion that not many days or, perhaps, many
Lours will elspse, before the army will the river
again into Virginia. should not be surprised AT find
ing that movement an accomplished fact when rise
tomorrow morning. And yet, so far as the strength
in men and arms is concerned, this column of the
army is actually not well prepared to advance
into Virginia and make permanent Judgment, with
foe in front to dispute the passage, was ten
twelve days ago, when toe field was clear and might
have been occupied without opposition Since that
time there has been accession of strength, except
Capt Doubledsy's heavy ordnance and a battery Of
four brass 6-pounders and two bowitzers Capt D. ID.
Perkins United States Fourth Artillery, lately from
M nDesota. In the time we have Lost the splendid
Rhode Island LIST Regiment with its battery of equal
number and caliber ard the 9th Regiment Of United
States Infantry, transferred TO Washington. What H.
calculabe advantages have been lost by tie delay in
advancing, have already sufficiently indicated but
even now early occupation Of this part Of Virginia
seems extremely desirable.
One thing is certain with further delay TO the suf
feng of the loyal refugees from the outrages of fe
roc Gus military despoiisn, will be added that Of poverty
and destitution Of hundreds thousands Of families
by the Oss of their crops. The grass and cereals are
nearly dead rpe, while toe corn is running to weeds
snd unless the armed Rebels turn their swords into
sickles and kindly undertake the harvest work for the
poor refugees, the grain and hay will be lost utterly;
but this would be only substitution of robbery for
misfortune.
In view of the great national campaign against re-
6ellon, which must move forward with majestic
march, regardless Of all minor considerations Of ma
teral loss personal suffering, suppose the deten-
ton Of tbis column on this side OF the Potomac is all
right, and criticism would be inpertinenti nor do
presume 10 question the profound military strategy
which governs the movements Of our whole army from
the East 70 the far West under the direction Of
Great Captain at Washington which suppose governs
every acton Of our Division Generals yet il doesseem
have pointed before, that beside incalculable
private injury and loss the failure to seize promptly
the position which would hold possession OF the Ba
more and Ohio Railroad when it was within our easy
grasp has been attended with the sacriice Of immense
military advantages
A little incident occurred 10 day al Willialnsport,
which, happily, gives US assurance Of the safety OF
Lieut.-Col Bowman and Sergeant Chase. About
noon, while consultation being held at Major
promoted from Captain Doubeday's Battery, upon
The propriety Of knocking away the house the bill
non tlIulen
other day squad Of cavalry made THEN appearance,
bearing flag of truce. They came down the road to
the river with the evident intention of crossing but
shere they stopped by an officer from our side,
who was sent 10 learn their object. note was
handed him, said TO be from Lieut-Coi Bowman to
ne Commanding General advising him Of ms arrest
End conveyance to Richmond, under parole, and the
2ind treatment received.
The rebel truce-beareTs were disappointed IN their
design 10 get into camp and take notes. ou' some
cf our officers Immediately determined TO ry tne ehee'
vf conference under the insinuailng cover CT thS'
potent Embesssdor and Mediator, the High ana Mighty
American General WHISKY, to draw out a few uesir-
able secrets from the enemy. With this laudab'e
counteplot in yiew party Of our officers went over
the river with duly charged pockePiStots and when
Hen the pleasant interview Of constructive friends haa
not terminated; so cannot advise you OF results
A sudden death occurred a. Willamspor this morn
ing. The Drum-Major Of the 10th Regiment PennFyi-
vaua Volunteers A5uris Welsh If York, died OF con-
gestion Of the brain, brought ON by imPradence ~
bathing in tie river yesterday. His wife was 'eie'
graphod and reached here this evening. Ihe OOu'
will 90 to York by the train tomorrow morning
I send you heiewith copy Of No. i, Vol l., OF
The Camp Record, neat folio paper, issued to-day BY
a party of typos belonging 10 the Wisconsin Regiment
yhe object announced is to meet want by supplying
convenient medium Of communication to friends al
home all matters pertaining TO the little world OF the
Gin Brigade but another reason may fairly be sup
sosed and that is the irrepressibe impulse in the
besss of four editors and forty compostors SAID 70
belong TO the Wisconsin Regiment to keep their LANDS
and pens in practice. When they finish ny 'ns htte
war ON hand these American SOLDIERS will return 10 the
desk and the case. On asking when the next number
vogld be Issued, was told, The day after we ge'to
8chmond!'
Correspondence Of The N Y. Tribune.
WILLIANsPoRT, Nd, June 70, 1901.
This morning the town and all the camps thrown