Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-06
RosrnY. June III.

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the Allison mines, killing three lnen and ~sixtecn{
horses. The explosion win not effect the supply oil
81. Louis. 5.-Tho New York Worlds Washington
disDatch Of the 4th says the position Of MaTylandS
living alone the river between Indian heall and
Clancy Point is tenanted with rabed secessionist who
are constantly sending supplies to the rebels IN Va
1000 men will be dispatched to prevent coulnunlca-l
ton With the enemy. A field battery viii DO sent
To the point, aad ono Of the river platilla Will be-
stationed there. Il is also contemplated to occupy
White house point.
The Freeborn will receive an armament Of riaeds
cannon. Sac is expected to return 70 Acquia creek
on Friday.
ist and refuses to obey tho orders Ct the Treasury
Department prohibiting tho shipping Of provisions
south. A new collector has been appointed
who will enforce the prohibition. he Will
enter upon his duties in o few days. The Govern-'
mept has been advised Of the openly avoWed purpose.
of a large armed force Of Teuneseeans to make Al
rush 10 Louisville the moment an attempts is made to-
enforce the embargo, and then stir up IL possible an
insurrection along the line and take possession Of the
Nashville r R. The Tennesseeans expect, and would
doubtless obtain a strosg support from their Ken
lucky partners and their open a0ettor Gov Magoidn.l
It was to guard against this that the Government
contemplated ordering the Ky brigade to Louisville
70 cooperate with the UUion men Of Louisville and
the State at large in resisting the intended invasionI
Of Tennessceans. But it appears that a very strong.
nre1uulce GXlSb3 IN nv against buo DfIgduSs u idl5o
number Of its members hail from Ohio and the 50
called Kentuckians are mostly from the border towns
and counties. Only a small portion Of them are ma
tives Of the State. The secessionists have been IN
the habit Of representing the whole brigade consist
ing of bogus Kentuckians. This is unjust but there
is truth enough in it to give col0ring to- great deal
Of scandal and apprehension. Any other Federal
troops indeed would be more acceptable to the Union
men of Kentucky. This being understood at the
War Depar ment, the Ky brigade will be ordered
"a ~ "A O. Ton.r vs1
be organized and armed at Louisville. This
determination viii remove much difficulty and ap-
ST. LOUIS, June 9th, A M.
The New York Tribune's Washington dispatches
Of 9Th are as follows 1t is not confirmed that the
rebels had advanced from Harper's Ferry to Lees
burg. 1t may have sprung from the line of dis
union Pickets from Fairfax to Leesbnrg.
Marshall Hale is as bad as MerTyman against
whom there are strong proofs of treason. He Is still
at large and boasts that the Government is afraid to
arrest him. his friends threaten to raise if he is
touched.
Reports received at Richmond from the rebels al
Manassas Junction boast that their position is i'm
pregnable. They were anticipating order to march
upon Alexandria.
A special to the Commercial Advertiser dated
Washington 5th, saysit is understood Gen Scott dis
approves Of landing forces at Aequia creek, as he
regards the point as unimportant at present.
The Posts Washington special says, alldispatches
announcing En0b lQSulLeS WQliQ soon occur a
Manassas on Acquia creek, or reports Of an advance
Of Rebels from Harper's Ferry are not correct. Nc
movement Of the kind has been ordered, nor is like
iy to take place soon.
A band Of Telegraph operators has been ordered
to ccompan the Federal forces, and Offices will be
opened in every direction back Of Arlington heights,
so that troops can instantly be concentrated at any
point.
Several members Of the Nd. legislature recently
visited the rebels at Harper's Ferry and Richmndi
doubtless to confer with the confederate leaders. -
The is a strong secession feeling glimmsring in Nd.
The Secretary of State has ordered sever of the
prize vessels released.
Hawkins regiment Of Zouaves has sailed for For
tress Monroe.
Hughes had 10000 men at Norfolk and 10000 more
at Portsmouth and along the shores Of the river. 1t
is inoxpedient to make any demonstration towards
Gospart OF Portsmouth at present.
The report that Gen Butler contemplated an ad-
vance on Petersburg is unfOunded. Six Dahlgren
bronze, u pounds have been ished up by the rebels
near the navy yard.
Eight tons Of powder is said to have been taken
from the magazine OF the Merrernac, perfectly dry
The MeTTimac, Dolphin, and Germantown it is said
will be in sea going order in two weeks:
Washington, 5th.-The belief extensively pre-
walls that a new levy is to be called for by the War
Department and various offers have therefore been
made of regiments additional to those already 40
cepted but it is certainly asserted that no such levy
is contemplated.
Minister Corwin passed through Jalapa on the 4h
Of May, on his way to the city of Mexico. Having
had a pleasant and important interview at that city
with the Mexican minister to France who recently
arrived in New York en- route for Europe.
Mr.. King, minister to Rome, having obtained a
leave Of absence to command the Wisconsin, is in
Washington on business connected with military af-
fairs.
Mr.. NicOlay, Private Secretary to the President
j IF a = - r. III
Written arguments have been submitted on the
Nc Cormick Patent extension case; but the commits
sioners will not finally decide it for several days.
Current reports and newspapers sent a feet with
troops down the Potomac, but this is news to navy
department.
The Star had information from Leesburg that
Beauregard was positively at the junction. Also
that there is an aggregate Of 10000 rebels at Manas-
sas, Centerville, Fairfax station, and Fairfax court
house.
Heople at Waterford, London Co. Va, we're or.
derod on Sunday last, by an officer, 70 be at Harper's
Ferry next Monday with their teams and wagons to
move materials Of the troops there.
1t is believed that 1000 rebels viii move up the
Potomac to opposite Williausport. They are known
to be without means of transportation.
Boston, 5th.-The conduct Of the American Con-
sui at Halifax, n. S, has led 10 q public meeting Of
Americans who adopted the following resolution:
Resolved, that we feel mortified at the fact that We
have an officer of the Government in our midst who
I uAN WHY GNNAUNGI VI "a NWuaEAA8NN ~ NN1o a
home, but misrepresents and villifes not only the Re-
publican Party oct the whole people at the North.
The third Mass. regiment 1000 strong, Col Hay
wood, commanding left this evening for New York
via FAN River.
Cincinnati, 5th.-The engagement at Phillippi
took place at > o'clock on Monday morning. The
plan was well laid fora surprise, but the impetuosity
Of a few troops gave the rebels warning and they
Geld in haste leaving their baggage, 40 horses and
4 wagons loaded with provisions a-d 500 muskets.
Col Kelly in charging in advance Of his men was
shot with a revolver By a rebel who had charge OF
one Of the provision wagons. The secesSiOnists mum
bered about 800, well armed and equipped.
Leavenworth, 5th-0n Monoay night twelve vol
unteers from Camp Lincoln heapedby Sargent Dren-
ming Of ElWo03 Guards, armed with Mime riRes and
revolvers, marched to Iatan, No, IA miles above
this city, crossing the river in skefs, their puTposC
being the capture Of a secession flag. On being ask
ed their purpose, Dreaming demanded the Gag BY the
: authority Of . ;. The Gag was hauled down and
the party started on their return, when they were
/ fred at by the seceSsionists and the FIRE was return
ed. Three Of the volunteers were wounded, Ons
SeTerly. The affair causes much talk in this city.
LATER.-The secession flag captured yesterday al
) latan was displayed from the Conservative Office to-
? day. The officers Of the Folun' GERS disaYOW the aci
Of the party capturing the dag, and the commanding
officer has ordered q reprinland,
Louisville, 5th.-The Bulletin saws. no. troops are
coming here. No interference from Tenn respecting
railroad matters is anticipated, and the Nashville and
2 Louisville r viii obey the orders Of government.
e The Memphis Argus snys tsat boat owners and