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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-07

TOR sALE--A CANAL BOAT, SCHOONER RIGGED,
lying in Hoboken basin sails and rigging nearly new;
draws SIX feet water with 30 TONS would be sold
sioe accommodating terms For particulars inquire
Of + ID, BANKS 81 North Moore street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-07

L'0R SALE-A FINE hotel AND BOARDING house,
corner OF Forty Grst street and SIKH avenus. fine
stand and full o poArdsr Furniture good win aud Lease
$500 rent S0 good nice buding satisfactory reasons
for selling. Apply the premises MILLER CO., 1856
E-oadway. Al
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02

The Dragons returned to camp looking as II
they had been through four weeks campaign.
Some had their clothes half torn of, and all were
covered deep in dust.
Two eompapies of the NewYork 9TH could
have supported the Dragons, had they had
wagons They are full in the belief sufficient that
by deploying and driving the soldiers from the
houses, they might have taken the town.
Tompkins is the same man whose exploit in
the capture of q Secession picket was related
the other day. lie never returns from o nights
scouting without two or three prisoners.
1t is noteworthy that one of your cotempora-
ries informed the public yesterday that the Gov.
ernment had ascertained that there were no
troops at Fairfax Courthouse, wbile THE
TRIBUNE Of to-day said that there were several
companies there.
The five prisoners arrested last night were taken
to the Nayy-Yard this afternoon, and placed on
board the POwhatan, where i'll company with Capt
Bates's disconsolate cavalry, they will have an
opportunity Of Illuminating upon political questions
With one exception, they are miserable looking
squad, their uniforms being Of gray hOrse-banhet
material, their cheeks hollow, and eyes sunken
One of the NUMBER fne-loOking, manly
young fellow, named Derrington, bore his mis-
fortunes bravely, and said that, although he was
o prisoner, he would never turn against old Nir-
giuia, even if they hacked him to pieces. He
became the object of much attention among the
cavalry prisoners. When he reached the boat
he was immediately surrounded by crowd OF
them who were anxious to learn the particulars
Of the affair at Fairfax Courthouse.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02

ordered them to halt. They replied that they were
Capt. Powells Cavalry Company.
Captain Mar then ordered bis men to arms, when
the United States Dragons fred voley, aud killed
Captain Mari. Instantly the Rebels rushed out in un.
dress, and in disordered condition, and fired the
cavalry ut random. The cavalry then made charge,
and having fired three volleys, retired. The Rebels
pursued them for some distance, and subsequently a
young Rebel returned the camp with two dragOons
as prisoners, and their horses.
Mr.. Williams is certain that the reports in the Wash
ington papers Of the number killed are greatly exag.
gerated. The roll was called this morning and fifteen
of the Rebels did not to tcer n.mes but their
absence was on account OF their being picket and
other duty. During the skirmish messengers sent
20 Centreve, where there 1900 South Carolina
troops it being supposed that the Dragons were but
the Advance Guard Of the Federal Grand Army. Ex-
ira Billy Smith figured in the fight and the Colonel in
command Wac wounded.
A heavy rain commenced falling this evening.
There anticipation of any attack here, the cam
pagn for the present being confined to guerilla war
far
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02
FROM HARRISBURG.
HARRIsBuRG, Saturday, j

HARRisBURG, Saturday, june l, leoI.
The appointment of the Hon. William NJ. Mereda
as General Of the State gives great saiisae'
ton.
Two regiments viii move toward Chambersbure
from Lancaster to-day. Ten regiments are already
there These aided to Eve hundred cavalry make tss
thousand men in round numbers at that point.
Three regiments pass through here Tomorrow, 40
route to Chambersburg-one from Philadelphia, an,
two from Lancaster. Captain Campbells artillery as
now here with their guns in iine condition.
Three thousand men lying in Camp Curtin, and
will be organized into regiments this week.
Advices from Chamberburg, received here this even,
ing, say that the Phadelphia regiments are in hi&
spirits, ard are eager for an advance No movement
southwark will be made from Chalnbersburg befoS
Wednesday. ss
There 10 positive certainty that the rebels Of Vs
ginia have full knowledge Of all movements Of u e,
Pennsylvania troors
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02
10 the Associated Press.

10 the AEsoc1te1 PTeat'
WAsHISGToS, Saturday, June l, 1861.
This afternoons Star gives the following full ac-
count of the affair OF Fairfax Cout-House:
Last night Company of the Second Cavalry, forty
seven privates under Lieut.. Tompkins, and Second
Lieutenant Gordon, and three members Of the New
York Fifth Re ment Quarteruaster Fearing Assistant
Qusr;ermaster Carey, and Adlutant Frank, rcconnol
terng within 900 yards Of Fairfax Coutiouse, by the
Winchester road were fred on by two Of picket OF
Virginia troops. They took one Of tle two prisoner
and the other escaped, though fired at The cavalry
comrsny then charged into the village from the north
side and were fred upon from the Union Hotel for
merly kept by James jackson, who killed Colonel
Ellsworth. The man firing on tnem was Instantly
shot down. The cavalry then charged down
through the principal street of the village and were
fired ON from many houses and from platoons behind
fences Having passed thus to the end OF the village,
thew wheeled about and instantly charged back, and
were then met by two considerable detachmeuts with
field piece Turning they cut through third detsch-
uet in the rear and left the village, bringing with
them ye prisoners and killing throughout the engage
ment men. T~oofthe United States Cav
olrv are uisiag, two are killed. and Asssant-
,,.s,er Carey Of the New-York Fifth Regiment is
wounded in the foot. Lieut.. Tompsins bad two
bones sbo. under hinhe last falling Oh bis leg
niuriug It slightly The wounded are under the care
Of D,s, Hasae and Roosa of the New-York Fifth.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
ALEXANDRIA, Saturday, June l, 1861.
I,ovaI Williams Of Washington who has been1m-
prsoned at Richmond aspy for four days, chanceo
10 he at Fairfax Court House last night From MS
statement it appears that The only one killed IN Tue
Rebel camp wac Capt. John q. Mari, of the warren,
ton R6es. lie heard the troops coming Ut, ana
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02
ACCOUNT BY LIEUT.. ToMPKINs.
Special Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune
WASuINGToN June 1 IS4il

SPECIAL DlslelC0 10 Inc N l. liipHhS
WASHINGTON, June /, 1861.
A special messenger has just returned from the
camp of the New-York 5th Regiment, where be
conversed with Lieut.. Tompkns. He supplies a
statement from that officers lips, which we re-
produce 40 far as necessary to correct other
accounts.
The picket guard consisted Of three men. One
was taken prisoner, and Lieut.. Tompkins said he
would hang him il he did not tell correctly the
number of soldiers at Fairfax. This lying rebel
said there were about one hundred and fifty at
the outside. He ia one of the prisoners now at
the Nayy-Yard.
Tie Court House street turns at right angles to
the road. As our men rode round the corner,
squadron Of cavalry was seen drawn mp in line
across the street. A charge was sounded, and the
line was broken, our men sweeping on. company
of infantry next appeared drawn up cross
street. II was charged and broken.
The Dragons turned and made third chlrge,
when they found d company of mounted riGemen
guarding the only other exit from the street. They
charged and Droke them.
A brass six.pounder now appearing at tho end
of the street, and the Dragons seeming TO be
surrounded, they let down the bars Of fence
and galloped across the fields till they struck
road which took them twenty-five miles to Wen
ne. Thence they rode home
During the whole time of their presence 10
the yiisz5, there was constant @.. ..ss rer: 7ru.
dows and doors. Doors would open time enough
for the discharge of musket and then close.
The dragons fred many shots into houses. Be-
tween twenty and thirty of the enemy were
killed. Two horses were shot under 1t. TOmp-
kins. A third, his own, was shot in the neck
and fd on him, brusiug him slightly.
One dragoon was shot by the side Of the Lieu
tenant, but there was no Opportunity to get hlm
off. "But, ," said Tompkins, "I think even they
will give him Christian burial" Three men are
missing, but one is known to have
fallen from his horse the girth breaking
The messenger saw also the trumpeter, fiery
hey of fifteen who saw two fall dead under bis
own hand, and said heartily, II know l killed
more"
Lieut.. TOmpkins is described as modest man.
lie is West Pointer, is young and fine.locking,
with an intelligent face; is Of medium hight and
frame, and has seen service in Texas and Cali.
forns. He is just the man for a dasbiDg enter
prise gallantly executed. He considers himself
well out of t. scrape without being cut to pieces.
lie reports the enemy well armed and equipped,
and knowing how to fire.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02
They Fire one volley and Run Away
ONE zoUAvE KILLED D-oNE WOUNDED
RESULT OF OUR FIRE UNKNOWN
LAwLEss BEHAVIOR OF SOLDIERS
special Di,ps,ch to The N. Y. Tribune.


WASHINGTON, Saturday, June ], 1861.
Arlington Mill was last night attacked by n
Rebel troop while guarded by company Of the
Michigan Regiment under Captain Roth and
Company c, of the New-YOrk ZOuaves.
One Zouaye, VIM. Cornell, was killed, and
another, Wm. Cusbman, was wounded.
The Rebels retired after the fret discharge;
with what loss not known.
SECOND DISPATCH.
ALEXANDRIA, Saturday, June ], 1861.
The attack on our men ut Arlington Mills
took place about / o'clock last plight.
A company from the Michigan regiment was
on guard up TO half past ten, when, no relief or
provisions coming as expected, the Captain with
out orders called in bis pckets, and marched in
toward the camp, leaving the premises wholly
unprotected.
He was met after proceeding three quarters
of a mile, by a company of zeusves, before
whom he turned back and again sought the mill
leaving the Zouaves without.
When the latter were close up to the door,
Sergeant Marin deserted a party Of twenty in
number advancing from barn adjoining the mill.
1ey were HOG UlOIo thdu tniiAg i'OS oA'to9A'
lie called "Who goes there" and the answer
came "Soldiers." Ho repeated the cry with
the same result, and then brought his nne
10 his shoulder and fired. The fire was
returned by an irregular volley, Which
killed Henry q. Cornell of Zouaye Company G'' o
baIl passing straight through him, anu s.::n,i,
wounded William Cnr.--anun of the same Company.
Cornell fell among his comrades, his saber-ba!onet
tearing the clothes half OF the man beside him
The Michigan men fred from the mill and the
Zouayes from the stOrchouse, and Tor q few sec
Onds there was great confusion
One or two balls from the enemy struck store
house near the mill, and shattered bSurd or
two; but beyond what is mentioned above no
harm fs known TO have been done.
Probably none Of the assailants were killed.
A reinforced guard now holds the mil.
Last evening Virginian named Mortimer was
shot by a party of raviDg Rebels, in the vicinity
of Arlington Mill. They mistOok him for one OF
our men.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02
A SMALL GUERRILLA ATTACK.

REBEL TROOPS DASH At ARLINGTON MILL.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02
THIRD DISPATCH.
ALEXANDRIA, Saturday, June /,

ALEXANDRIA, Saturday june l, 1861.
The scene of the skirmsh lsst night at Alex.
andria was Clouds Mill, and not Arlington Mil,
as We were at first informed. Ii is about four
miles out on the road TO Fairfax Court-House.
There is nothing to add to the details OF tho
affair, except that the conduct Of the soldiers IN
taking possession was unusually hagant. Tie
owner, Mr.. Cloud, trusted everything to the
consideration Of the troops, who forthwith broke
open the desk, stole all the money it contained
mot large amount,) ri1ed his papers, took
clothing, aud attempted TO remove part OF o
library. The officers did not succeed in inter-
ruptng these outrsges until much injury was
done.
The women of Mr.. Clouds family were held
in great terror by the lhwlessness around them
and could hardly be convinced, after what they
saw, that they were safe from more potent IN
trusions. The alarm Of the household at hrst
prevented them from applying to the officers Tor
protection, but after the case was understood
vigorous efforts were made 10 control the sol
diers.
Col. Hentztelman ia resolved to punish all mis-
derheanors of this kind which come to his knowl-
edge, and viii investigate this affair with view
fo the intmediate arraipnment OF the Offenders.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02

THE UNION PAPER N ALEXANDRIA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02
STATE OF FEELING IN TENNESSEE.

STATE OF FEELING IN TENNESSEE.
uNioNiSM CRUSHED OUT.
THE GARIBALDI GUARD.
FLOATING BATTERIES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI.
GOV. ANDREW ON THE WAR.
REMOVALS AND APPOINTMENTS.
4 FALSE ALARM OF BATTLE.
PRIZE COMMISSION APPOINTED.
LATER FROM HARPER'S FERRY
THE UNION PAPER N ALEXANDRIA.
SOUTHERN REFUGEES.
PASSES REQUIRE FUTURE LOYALTY
The Fortifcations at Alexandria.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02

THEY LOSE FOUP. MEN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02

by Mayor Wilson of Pittsburgh, have just arrived
here, and viii urge upon the President and the
Secretary OF War the acceptance of at least five
regiments from that section Of the State in ad.
dition to those already accepted.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02

ALEXANDRIA,, Sa!urday, juno 1, icOI'
Shortly before IL O'Clock last night skirmsh toSk
place st Arlington Mills between Capt. Browns cola
pany of Zouaves and Capt Roths Company Of The
Michigan Regiment and scouting party Of nine 'lr-
gnians The Zoaaves had Just arrived to relieve the
Michigandels, and had posted SentiDes when the Vir-
gnians attacked them. The Federals drove them
away One zouave Vas killed and another wounded
1t is supposed that one rebel killed or wounded as
in the retreat he was carried od The rebels retired TO
the woods during the night, and in the morning took
haud,car and leit for parts unknown. The Federals
endeayored to pursue them. An employee of the Mills
named Mortimer was shot early in The morning BY
some scouting party.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02

ONLY 46 UNION TROOPS ENG. .eEp
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02

Cavalry Charge Through the Town.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-02

LATER FROM HARPER's FERRY
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DASHING AND BRILLIANT AFFAIR
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-11-07

cupied in tightening the blockade at home
1t does not thoroughly believe that we are
at war with an intestine foe, full of the
venom of hate, and the resources of des-
peration, and well armed, and thoroughly
informed. with friends and allies at home
and abroad. and prepared and resolved to
fight to the last.
Amid all this obstinate incredibility. the
only circumstances which appear to have
interrupted its entire consistency Of unbe.
lief is the single apprehension of the safety
OF the Capitol. However blind. however
credulous. the Administration may have
been 20 all other dangers. it can not be de.
MED that it has uniformly manifested a
lvelier belief in the insecurity Of Wash
ington. At length. however. this appre
hensicn has given way; in tie presence OF
some quarter Of million of Union bayo.
nets. There are some sigEs, moreover, oi
an interest beginning to be felt in the for
tunes and the fate of other portions Of the
country. Let us hope that some attention
will be bestowed upon the rebels who are
not now menacing Washington. and since
they have prudently determined not t.
show fight in this quarter. let no. the,
gage Of battle be declined when and wher,
thrown down.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-11-07

Leutze, the painter. is the recipient of a
rare bit of good fortune in SEQ. 600 CONS
mission from government. He is TO paint
the ceiling of tho corridor of the Capitol.
the subject TO be. Westward the Star of
Empire takes its Way"
We find the above paragraph in an ex-
change. The artist has. no doubt. good
job on hand. and We presume he will do the
work we'll but it strikes us that the $40.
900 expended TO show how the Star OF
Empire takes ITS way westward might be
better expended in helping on the star
southwark, where empire don't seem to be
making its way just now very rapidly
Scientific american.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-11-07
" No k'cnt-Up Utica"

Everybody has heard the lines,
"No pent-up Utica contracts our powers,
But the whole boundIcss continent is ours
But very few people know the an:hor,
or In what poem they occur. Tn. Ports
mouth. New hampshire Journal says
that they were written by one Johnathan
Michael Sewall. Portsmouth poet. as an
epilogue to Addison play of Cato. on the
occasion of its performance by an amateur
company in that city in 1888. The whole
production was one of decided power The
spirit of the revelation entered into every
expression. We give few lines:
"And what CLEANS with dawninG RAYS at home,
Once b ,zed in full orbcd maiesty at Rome.
Did Rome's brave Senate nobly strive to oppose
The mighty torrent of domestic foes,
And boldly arm the virtuous few. and dare
The desperate perls of unequal war
Our Senate, too, the same bold deed h a. done,
And for Cato armed at Washington ~
"Raisc. then. nay countrymcn. for fight prepare
Grd your swords. and fearless rush to war.
For your grieved country nobly dare to die,
AMI empty all your veins for liberty,
No pentu Utica contracts our powers,
But the whole boundless continent is ours ~
Utica, a city older than any in the vi
cinity of Carthage. was the place where
Cato died. This fact. with The above ex
tracts. will sufficiently explain one of tn,
most expressive quotations in our Ian
guage--a quotation wtich has been fire.
quently made by tho most distinguished
orators. Daniel Webster among them
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-11-07
The Union Army.

The Generals of the Union army along
the whole line. from the Atlantic to the
Far West, have now at their control as
magnificent force, perhaps. as ever were
put under the command of any number of
generals. From reliable sources we have
compiled table showing the number of
troops each loyal State has now in the
field or on their way to the seat of war:
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-11-07

have passed through Chicago in three
weeks, bound for Iowa and Minnesota.
Twenty nurses for the army have been
fitted out at Chicago and sent to jefferson
City. In the noble and devoted corps Of
women were seven Of the order Of Sisters
of Mercy.
1t is said that tho ladies Heaven save
the markD of Rihmond are in the habit OF
visiting the Federal prisoners there in i'm :
prisonment and splitting at them through
the CRATES Of their cells!
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-11-07

The experiment ofcultivating the weed
has been commenced on the Mokelumnc
river. California. 1t has grown splendidly
and competent judges pronounce it supe-
rior to the tobacco grown in Virginia.
Kentucky or Missouri
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-11-07

There are also five thousand volunteers
raised in California, five thousand in Mary
land, one thousand six hundred in Della
ware and two thousand in the District Of
Columbia. besides ten thousand regulars.
which, added together, Will show the
Union land forces TO number 5l2, 100 men
With such an army. under good general
ship. what might not be accomplished .
" y. Uerald.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-11-07
NUMBER 4I-WHOLE No. GO.

The whole of the land in the neighbor-
hood Of Conception Bay. newfoundland, is
gradually raising. and several Of the na:-
bors on the coast. at no very distaat day
will become unnavigable.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-11-07

Total. .... 3ei, 100 81. 500 $500 425, 500
In addition to the above there are the
State and Government troops in Kentucky
and Missouri. which may be estimated as
follows:
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-11-07


CLASS NO g. DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
Best > Pairs Cotton Stockings, Mrs. Joseph
Evans, ,50
Best Patch Work Quilt, Mrs. ID. Jacoby, 90
ID do 4" Miss Hattie Bo-
gartus, ,5o
Best Coycret, Mrs. Comfort Jacoby, ,fN
2d do d. Jacoby, 50
Best - yards Rag Carpet, Mrs. Woods, 90
ID do 4" Miss Mary A.
How. 80
Best Woolen Stocking Yarn, Mrs ID Jacoby ,5O
2d do f. Jacoby 25
Best Wooden Stockings, Mrs 6. S. Cleave
land. 80
Best Pair Woolen Blankets, Miss Jennie
Hand 90
Best Fancy Bed Quilt, Miss Hattie Bogar
dus, 100
2d do =" Mary A. How. 80
Best Bed Spread, same 100
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-01

Ir-lS59-----l-- - ISGO-7
MONTHS PGrtO Rr6 Cuba New PGrto Pr Cuba New
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A TABLE THE AVERAGE PRICES OF MoLAssEs FOR EACH
MONTH DURING THE YEARS 1859 AND 1860
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PERUVIAN GUANo.-This article retains its high reputa
ton among agrculturasts the most valuable Of all fer
tzers and although the imports here last year larger
than they have been since 1854 the demand generally
equal the supply and the stock in the hands the agents
the Government agency for the sale of this Gusno,
moved from this city, where had been located for several
years, New York. but it subsequently reestabshed
here it hoped that it is permanently located
in city, and that Baltimore may retain trade which
not only important in itself, but brings our port
large amount Of shipping, which would not other
wise here thereby afording facilities for pro
curing fire ght for Grain, Flour. Tobacco, Lumber
Coal &C. to the markets of Europe, and the acn There
YVES variation in the price Of the article throughout the
The agents uniformly $50 ton and the
dealers sales s662 per tou according to the
quantity purchased The receipts last exceeded those
of the previous about AGO TONS the imports amound
ing to 81 s5l tons, against 44s tons in 1859 There was
stock on hand at opening of the year Of about
and the stock on hand at the close about O0 TONS
which would make the total sales for the year some $1,000
tons the value of which at $50 per of So 010OO0
OTHER DESCRIPTIONS The bulk of the bus done here
In Guano IN P ruyan but the aggregate is
sweed Dy the sales OF other descriptions VIZ Mexlcan
Sombrero Neyassa, Eide California, Bakers Jarvis
and Johnsons Isand the combn imports Of which yar
cites amounted here last year to about 1900 tons. Mex
ican sold generally at s56 for eargoes in bulk, and go
@22 in bbis sombrero at s7lS for eargoes In crude
state, and s ground and in bags Nevassa at Sb for
cargoss In crude state and s92s ground and in bags