The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-06-21
1,ruR ERoM WASHINGTON.
The Federal Lines Fired Upon by the Con
Observation-Disclosures Military Prepa
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federates--Extrnortiinary Military Prepa-
ratiOns in Progress.
WASHINGroN, June l9-130.-A report has
reached here that the Federal lines on the Virginia
side Of the Potomac have been fired upon by the
enemy, and most extraordinary military oper ations
are consequently in progress here. The United
States cavalry were under marching orders this
morning, and may have already started. The ar
tilery and Fire Zouaves are ordered to hold them
selves in readiness
The New York l4th regiment of State Volunteers
reached here to-day.
Military Caution Mt yVashington--The Com
federates Extending Their Outposts from
Manassas Junction Towards Washington
The Government on the Alert.
WAsHINGToN, June 20.-More caution is exercis-
ed than formerly in granting passes to visit the
campments on the Virginia side, while none are
given for the qualification OF mere curiosity.
If accounts which reach us here correct, and
it seems they are the secessionists from Manassas
Junction are extending and strengthening their
outposts. From indications noticeable here to-day, q,
the Government is not nsensbe to the movements
of the enemy in this direction
Reconnaissance of the Potonlae--Seizure of
COntraband Provisions, Boats, etc. Oh the
Mary land shore.
WASHINGTON, June 2O.-The Navy Department
to-day received dispatches from Capt. Roman, of
the steamer Pawnee, enclosing reports of Lieuten-
ant Chaplin, from which it appears that the lat
ter, in the first cutter, assisted by the tug Reliance
has been proftaby cruising opposite to, and in the
neighborhOod of Aqua Creed on the Maryland
sue, Nneie NC selLeu pe amount Oh
provisions, consigned to a secessionist who is now
In the Confederate army. They were placed
wood schooner that happened to be near, and towed
to Washington Navy Yard.
Lieut.. Chaplin had also reconnoitered at other
points, where he and his small party drove in some
secession mounted pickets; when returning, musket
shots were fired at them. This compliment was
acknowledged by discharge of canister shot from
the Reliance. Lieut.. Chaplin captured nine boats,
which had evidently been used for the transporta-
ton OF SecpSsIOnistS the Potomac He DESTROY
ed five of these boats.
The steamer Mount Vernon has returned from
Pomunky creek. Maryland, where she seized a
soop which had been engaged in Transporting
secession troops from that point to Virginia. The
sloop has been towed to Washington. The men
found on board the sloop are prisoners.
Capt Woods, of the Mount Vernon together
with his guard, landed at the White House yester-
day. and secured the country for miles in quest of
secession batteries, which it reported had been
erected there, but none were discovered.
WASHINGTON, june 20.-The New York 18th and
other re. iments, qusrtered on this side of the
Potomac, have been under orders all this afternoon
and tonight to march to Virginia at a moments
warning.
The New York 18th, which arrived here to day,
have gone into camp Meridian Hill, Just be-
yond the city boundary. The 4th Maine regiment
arrived here at 8 o'clock tonight.
James Cameron this afternoon was elected Colo
mel OF the 10Th Highland regiment, and tonight
he was serenaded by the band of that regiment, at
the residence of his brother, Secretary Cameron.
The defensive works this side of the Chain
bridge are completed, and deemed mpregnable
Benjamin Il. Huchins, reporter of this city,
has received commission First Lieutenant in
the 3rd cavalry regiment.
WASHINGTON, June 20, ii p. M.-The 18th AL
bany, n. y, regiment arrived tonight, and the
5Sth regiment, from the same State, is hourly ex-
pected.
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WAsHrNGroN June POLL SOP: M.-Tbe appre-
.hension that hosilities Will shortly commence on
the Virginia shore, has its foundation in the fact
that the outpOsts of the opposing armies being
strengthened and extended In view of this, it is
supposed a collision between the OutpOsts would
bring on an extensive engagement. Hence, there
is continued anxiety manifested here for lntelli-
gence from across the Potomac.
More Troops Accepted
WASHINGTON, June 20.-Gen. Mulbridge, of New
York, was to-day uthorized by the government to
notify Governor Andrew, of Massachusetts,, that
ten additional regiments will be called for from
Massachusetts, which State is to fully equip them
for service.
NCtiCe from the State Department in Refe-
renee to Passports.
The following notice emanated from the State
Department to-day:
ait is expected that hereafter any passport which may
he iSsned by Diplomatic agent accredited to this Gov
ernment by Consular authority whatsoever either
about to proceed beyond the lines the United
States forces or to foreign country will be counter
signed by the Secretary of State.
(signed) WI. SEWARD.
U. :. Treasury Bonds.
WASHINGTON, June 2O.-ln order to avoid misap
prehenson it is proper to say that the Secretary of
the Treasury has not consented, enter
tanned any proposition, to issue bonds for any pur
pose not specifically authorized by law.
Return of Confederate PicItets at Harper's
Felry--Attempt TO Capture Union Men,
Nineteen Virginia Unionists Killed
Wounded whilst Escaping Across the
River.
as the commander of the Home Guards, of Sharps-
burg, arrived here this evening and reports that
the Virginia pckets have reappeared at various
points along the Potomac river. Sixty appeared
at Hsrper's Ferry this morning, to arrest Union
men who had returned there.
At II O'Clock to-day company of cavalry ap-
peared at the Ferry, when the citizens Immediately
crossed the river in boats. swan, or any other
by the secession troops, and nineteen citizens
killed and wounded Many had their clothing
pierced with bullets.
Yesterday, at O'Clock, the people above Har-
per's Ferry, raised Union flag. The Confaderates
fired upon it, Their pickets appeared also to-day,
at dam No.. A.
Affairs South of the Potomac---Apprehen
siOns at hlexandria---EXpected Offensive
Movement on the Part OF the Confederates.
ALEXANDRIA, June 20.-A state of uneasiness has
existed here during the entire day, resulting from
variety of contradictory reports of skirmish on
searching inquiry seems to produce no other facts
for this alarm than the appearance of secession
troops in the vicinity of Clouds Mills, and the cap
ture OF two non-commssioned officers of the Con-
necticut 1st regiment whilst on picket duty seven
miles out from camp near Falls Church, and other
erens hich newspaper correspondents should not be
expected to communicate.
The train which in this evening at 61I
O'Clock, brings no rumors of war, but represents
all as quiet There appears sufficient reason, how
ever, to apprehend offensive movement of the
secession forces. There has recently been a renew
al of the migration of the residents, and many
confident predictions expressed in secession quar-
ters of Beauregard being here at early day
The active movements of federal forces, however,
reassure Union men. All persons were prevented
from leaving the city during the early part of to-
day, but the order was subsequently rescinded.
Southern Mail Items via Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, June 20.-The Memphis Bulletin SAYS
that 500 muskets shipped by the Federal Govern
ment for the men in Weakly county, Tennessee,
fell into the hands of the Seceders The Union
city troops at Memphis much in want of
arms, whole companies being unarmed. Southern
Kentucky will soon secede, says the paper,
and then General Pillow will move to support
them.
In Monroe county, Arkansas, near Helena, seve-
raj negroes were arrested lately for an attempted
insurrection. Three were hung. Their plot was
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