Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-06-14


composed Of small field pieces and howitzeru.
against the rihed cannon ef the rebels.
The attack lasted but half an hour Whenths
retreat was sounded and executed in good
order. The troops throughout the trying
affair Behaved Vel. The estimated number
killed was about thirty, and one hundred
wounded. =.
Maj Winthrop aid OF General Butler, and
Lieutenant Colonel Grimmell Of the New
York 1st Regiment are missing,
Amongst the killed are Lieutenant Gribles,
II. >. Artillery. He was struck on the right
side of the forehead by a rifled cannon, the
ball from which bore away the upper part Of
the head.
THIRD DISPATCH,
NEW YoRK, June H. The Heralds &C.
count Of the affair at Bethel states that after
the unfortunate mistake was rectifed the forces
comprising the list, I'd and 81 New York reg
iments, joined by delachments of the 4th Mas
sichuset $, lst VefmOBt and 7th and 9th New
| York regiments, with two light field pieces,
under Lieut.. GibbIe, came upon an advanced
! guard Of rebels defeated and drove them back
taking thirty prisoners. They then advanced
on Big Bethel, in York county, when il came
upon the enemy, 1000 strong, and drove right
into them.
They were in position, protected by sfx-
heavy batteries, mounting six aud twelve
Founders, and heavy rifed cannon. Both
| Duryea's ZOuaves and Hawkins Regiment
charged right up to the batteries but could
not pass the ditch and were compelled TO fall
back. After two hours contest, the ammuni-
tion gave out and the troops retired in perfect
order. -..,,s-.,
! The Tribune's report says ell but one riAedr
/ gun Of the enemy was silenced, and that whers
| the Zouaves charged, the enemy scattered but
were rallied. Not more than half the force was,
! brought into action at once. .,--,.
Lieutenant Gribbes body was galantly1
saved by being brought ofFthe field on his own
] cannon. t .,a.s;a
WAsHtNGroN. June 1O.-This has been o.
day of anxious expectation. 1t is reported that
/ the evacuation of Harpsr's Ferry by the rebsld
/ forces had already begun II is Inown that.
the policy Of such step has received serious.
consideration from rebel chiefs. They appear
( TO have abandoned all idea of offensive operar
tons as first laid down by them and only think
now Of being able to hold what they have R5t.i
Secession flags won't hUat over Washington
Independence and Faneuil Halls. II il certain
G.n johnson has bscn largely reinforced with,s
in few days, ami il may be his intention to-
try the mettie OF Patterson's, McClellans and
Cadwal,lerss commands. He will find him-
self surrounded on all sides and out of tho
reach Of assistance from the South. II he re-
treats towards Manassas Junction, he will bar
closely followed by the whole Federal farcas
now concentrated nnouud Harpers Ferry, and,
the retr0gade movement will hardly stop north
of Richmond. f~,a v9dr
have reason to believe that LienlenanE
General Scott leaves tonight for Fredefieks
to command the Federal iOrces there ia perr
son. His horse went forward 10 Balimoretor
day. lad radI 10
The combined forses in conjunction Uith
Patterson's column and perhaps McCIollauis
will cff'ctual'y surround Harpcr's Ferry
Intelligence deemed from trustworthy sources
SHOWS that the rrbe;s are reircatng from liar.
pers Ferry. it seems The rebels received
early news Of the movement Of troops from
| Washington.
1t is doubtful whether our columns can COM
biue in season to maka large capture, The
rebels mean TO make stand at and perhaps
All attack from Manassas JuBcLiOn. which is,
according to reports received by Government,
/ ~.
circle. in the csnter OF which is the rnilroad
station.
The rebels tax about fianking the wash
iugton lines aud capturing the city directly,
without going around by Baltimore, being surs
that place would rise 10 moment, if the Capi-
tJl taken.
We have further confirmation Of tho aisaf-
fiction at Harper's Ferry. Three companies
refused to serve under auy hag but Che Stags
and Stripes,
They are probably Keniuckians, who hold
the Maryland Heights, and who, il prsyionA
statements can be believed. will turn their
guns against the rebels, Of whom they ere
nominal allies. W. -
WAsHIxGrox, June ll.-Frola the best
available sources il is beOyed that the entirs
secession forces of Virginia does not exceed
$4,000 or $4,000.
General Beaurcgard has issued n proclaHn-
tion from Manassas Junction extrayag4Rily
! picturng the deplorahe consequences uf the
expected invasion Of Federal troops. -
FREDERICK. June ll.-From a gentleman
well conversant with localities in aud around
TIarpers Ferry, and who left Hagerstown this
morning. we learn that ten thousand o. S.
troops are between the town of Greencaslle-
and Chambersburgh, from whence they are
marching.
The troops recently at Point Of Rocks have
certainly been Withdrawn, and are nlw with
the main body at Harper's Ferry. Much Dis
affection is reported to exist among the Ken
tuckians on the Maryland Heights and ruuiorS
are current here that in a few days they intend
displaying the stars and stripes and probably
deserving ia body.
THURSDAYS NEWS. y .ts71sf
WASHINGTON, June ~, O'Clock A. MA
dispatch TO the Herald says a special mesSen-
ger arrived All hour Snce from Fortress Mon
roo and brings the intelligence that Gen. Bit
Ter this morning proceeded with large rein
forcempnt TO Great Bethel, and afetT a severe
fight captured heir bSiIerieS--one Of seven and
the balance of fourteen gus, and also took L.
900 rebel prisoners.
General Sanford sent back some fugitive
slaves to VirRihiHn masters, which causes
good deal OF dissatisfaction. t....t-.
The propeller Res0lute arrived last night
She had seized tive schooners down the river
which had been carrying provisions for ths en-
emy, and burned them forthwith. h-~
Marshal Kane, of Baltimore, has sworn Ia
1000, secessionsts as a special patrOlo, for
special duty on election day. .I---s-
This is 600 more than have ever bOsn sworn
mn