The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-06
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LATEST NEWS.
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TELEGRAMS.

THE WAR ON THE UPPER POTOMAC.
Reported Pursuit of the SecrssiOnists by
Sen. Patterson--,Fhe Secessfonists about TO
make mother Stnnd--rhe Killed and
Wounded.
WAsHINGToN, July 5.-The information received
from Gen. Patterson by the War Department yes
terday of the most gratifying character.
General Pattersnn's army entered and passed
through Martinsburg yesterday morning IN hot
pursuit 9" the enemy. After their defeat on the
"a INSTANT when they were scattered by the column
OF General PattersoS, they fell back aud rallied in
the viciui; of Martinsburg, whchce they were
again driven, and being pursued at the latest
accounts. They had been reinforced, and seemed
disposed to make another stand about ight miles
from Martnsburg.
The secession fore, which Gen. Patterson scat
tered the 81, il is now ascertained, had sixty
killed and many more wounded.
The Strength of the United States Army Af-
ter the Discharge Of the Three Months
Volunteers Celebration of Inticpcndcnce
Day nv Washington.
WAsHrNGrnN, Juls 1t is ascertaned that after
the scharge ot the three mon hs troops there will
still be available force Of volunteers amounting
to $50 COO men, which, added 70 the rgular army,
will constitute total force OF 230, 900 officers and
men. 1t will be for Congress to determine whether
the army shall at this time be increased by an ad
diti0n OF still largsr volunteer force.
The probable total amount required for the army
added to the appropriation made tor the year end
ing with June, 1860, for the in the field
or which has been accepted and will b. in service
SlS5 100000.
The estimates for the navy are also large but
the exact figures are not vet exhibited.
notwithstanding the very many persons in the
streets yesterday, the order was excellent. The
review Of some eighteen twenty New York
regiments was the grand feature of the dav. A
tasteiuily arranged pavilion was erected on Penn
srlvaaia avenue near the executive mansion for
the accommodation and comfort Of the high exec
uive aud military officers. By this the troops
passed IN review.
The President introduced Lieutenant-Genera
Scott to he multitude of civilians and made a few
highly acceptable remarks Secretaries Seward
and smith, Attorney General Bates, and Generals
SandtoTd and Dix also, in response to tn impaien
demands Of the crowd, delivered brie addresses
The scene intensely interesting, aud the re-
peated cheering manifested the depth of the pa
triotIc enthusiasm All the members of the Cabinet
and other distinguished gentlemen, were sheltered
from the sun under the appropriately adorned pa
wilton. Shortly after the display in that locality
the President, with bis friends, escorted to the
Treasury grounds, where he hoisted the national
flag staff especially planted for the occasion.
The ringing of bells and firing Of cannon during
the day, and the innumer able street exhibitions of
the celebration of the day. The military in the
various camps were not insensble to the obser
vance of the day.
Movements of Troops into Virginia.
WAsHrNGroN, July Sit would require person
of ubiquitous powers to ascertain all the movements
of the troops. Some United States infantry and
Griiin's battery passed into Virginia between
twelve and one O'clock this morning. The New
York Twenty-fith regiment of volunteers has
arrived.
LATER.
Advance of the Federal Army to Within
II hree Miles Of Fairfax.
WASHINGTON, July 5. 1890 P.M.-The Garibad
Guard crossed over into Virginia this morning.
taking with them all their baggage. The troops
have advanced to within three miles of Fairfax
Court House.
Congressional Caucus.
WAsHINGToN, July 5.--The Republican members
of the House this morning holding caucus on
the subject of candidates for Sergeant-at-Arms,
Door-keeper, Postmaster, &c.
Speaker Grow serenaded last night and
made a speech, which received with great
cheering.
Correction
WAsHIYGToN, July 5-The resignation of
clerk of the Senate, sent Yesterday, was that of
Joseph Nicholson and not VIM. Dickens.