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IL Maps OF the "Seat of War In American
are exhibited In the shop windows in London.
some or them being the most extraordinary speci.
tneGs OF geography. In a notice OF Gen t.
Browns picture of the Raw of New York in
Fridays Times, Fortress Monroe is located on
Governors Island, and the Narrows are transferred
to Sandy Hook
FIJI Although the number of miners has in.
creased from 3 600 In 1853, to los 600 at the
close OF the past year, the yield of gold In the
Australian fields was SCI, 0O0, 600, In 1853, but
only $40 600 ,0O0 in 1860.
UTCOlonel Thomas l. Kane of Pennsylyanfa
brother OF the late DR.. Kane, has assumed the
command ola volunteer regiment in Pennsylvanis.
forsiklng extensive agricultural plans which he
had set afoot in Mexican county.
IL Lieut. Col. Watson, Of the Mass Sixth
Regiment, has been authorized to raise a regiment
al home Tor the war, which will be Joined nv
many OF the three months men Of the regime nts
now at the seat Of war.
IL The town Of Mankato, Minnesota n petti no
10 De an important wheat market IL 10 estimated
that 200 OO bushels Of wheat viii be sb pped f,om
IL this year.
IL Mrs. Skiff has been arrested at Cfncip
nau Tor transporting or attem pting to transport
butter In ale kegs That is there regarded as rank
treason.
IL There are In the city Of BROOKLYN. n Y
between three and four thousand places where
spirituous liquors are sold
III Twenty thousand gallons Of water are se,,
from Baltimore weekly to Fortress Monroe Tor the
use OF the garrison. A0
IL Bank stock in New Orleans Is from $40 IN
$50 per share below the prices ruling on the 18Th
Of March. W. ~ -''A
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LIEUT.. ToMPKINs POSTS p1cKHrs 4Yn


MAKES RECONNOISANCES-HOW CAP
TAIN KELLOGG CAME TO BE TAKEN-
BRlGHTEYES TOO MUCH FOR CONNBC-
TTCUT GREEN ,UNS
Correspondence OF The Star-per Pony Express
FALLS CHURCH, Fairfax CO Va, June "a.
Lieut.. Tompkins made a reconnaissance last
evening, shortly after dark, some miles out-nve
or six-to the north Of this point, and discovered
no batteries Of the enemy, though it was rumored
that they had erected some in that quarter. alter
he posted picket on the line he had previously
reconnoitered; and before day he performed an
other accommodating tour of duty in the direction
Of Fairfax Court House, / think
The history of the recent disa ppearance of Cap
tain Kellogg, Of one Of the Connecticut regiments
illustrates the susceptibility Of the brigade Of
which 1t forms part, as well as the innocence Of
their condding souls, and the id good nature,
characterizing the discipline Of its superior Off
cers-all TO a charm.
The Captain was doing picket duty near the
Scott house, which is situated In secluded posi-
ton about mile northwest Of this village (Falls
church, Like the Connecticut sergeant and
corporal, who disappeared miraculously a day or
two since from the same house, the beauty of the
TWO Misses Scott, (really respectable Young ladies,
ageo eighteen and twenty,) and their fascinating
manners induced him to step few hundred yards
from the line he was stationed to guard to pay his
respects TO them and indulge in little agreeable
conversation. Famed for their hospitality as they
We're, they Of course invited him within the
threshold. Time flew while he was there and
ne took no thought ont. But Secesh" did; for
presently three Of Its troopers appeared at the door
and made known their desire to escort the gallant
captain to the woods near by, where a considera-
Die party Of their company were in wait in turn
to escort their bird thus Gagged, Just as and where
the sergeant and corporal had been so recently
caught In precisely the same way That's the
last heard hereabouts Of Capt. Kellogg and the
fascinating Misses Scott, who are rank secession
lists, by the by, though certainly most agreeable
and entertaining Young ladies 1t Is surmised
that those who have been thus using them Of
late as bird lme," deemed 1t best for their
safety TO take them along with the gallant Cap
tain In the direction Of Fairfax Court House.
When search was made for Capt Kellogg,
no one was found about the house except
old Mrs. Scott, who was (or professed to bel
In state Of blissful ignorance OF what became of
him or her daughters. Really, 1t is high time
that Uncle Sam changed the uniform Of these
confding COnnecticuters-habiting them heresf.
ter In a full suit of g Green No other color
would so become them-tha,s certain.
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WHAT MR.. HUBBALL SAYS.

FAIRFAX CT. HOUSE,, June Is, 1861.
Mr.. WaHdeh-Sir l am Informed that your
publication Of the battle at Fairfax CT Hou.e ON
the first Of June, represented me az one Of the
party that fred at the Federal troops from tb.
houses, and that was shot dead in NV door
Allow me, sir, to say that the report concerning
myself or any one else firing from nv house, ia
false. There was not one sho. fired from a n,.
vate house in the place. As for the 81 killed
here, there was not but one killed and nm.
wounded, and the one wounded was done nv
our own men. There was as much truth in anv
Of the report as there is in my being killed, or
that l fred from my hotel. Your troops were
badly whipped the first fire, BY only IS men; the
second charge by 10 in addition to the frs. mum.
Der. Try 1t over, and see how you will come off
am, sir, CIV NJ. HuBBAII
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ICorrespondence of the Star 7

CHAIN BRIDGE. June "a Editor Star: The for.
thcations at the Chain Bridge now present very
formidable appearance. Several heavy gun car.
riages and ordnance to match have come up from
the Washington Arsenal within the last day or two
drawn by teams Of oxen, and one 32-pounder and
two s-inch howtzers-esch Of which throws a 81
pound solid snIr or SO pound shell-have already
been placed In position in the entrenehment on
the nights above the bridge, which commands
that structure and the road beyond. There are
two embrasures in the substantial earth work on
the road, facing the bridge, one occupied by a
neat little ~ FOUNDER, and from the other frowps
an ugly customer in the shape Of q 32-pounder.
These guns are so placed az to rake the bridge
from end to end
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THE BALLOON ARRIVED AND TESTED
50 n ID

SO FAR 1T ACCOMPLISHES NOTHING.
Correspondence of the S:ar-p.r pony express
TATLoR's TAVERN, Fairfax County, Va, June
A-Edttor Of The St1v: Professor Lowe reached
this poin' with his balloon at about 10 a H. YES
trday. At IL IN he attempted an ascent, but the
wind was too high, and lie gave up tue expert
ment until 1t lowered. At p. m be tried 1t
again, aud claimed to have assembled perhaps FIVE
hundred feet. Yet he could see nothing that In.
dictated the presence Of the enemy except a huge
cloud Of dust In the direction Of Fairfax Court
House, caused be thought by the maneuverinp Of
considerable body Of the enemy's cavalry. He
could not even distinguish the Court House vii.
lage saw him make the experiment, and do
not think he went up more than two hundred
feet. L expect he forgot to bring along a suff.
cheney Of cord to make his balloon serviceabIe
In still later ascension at 10 p. M, hear he
failed to see any camp fires This point is az
high believe as any ground in Fairfax county,
and 1t is unaccountable to me that nothing dis
hnctve can be seen from proper elevation above
1t with good glasses. 1 trust General Mcdowell
Will have him get more cordage, SO that the bal
loon may attain an elevation Of 900 feet, and
may also send competent military observer
with the Professor. Such an observer will doubt
less be able to render much more satisfactory
account Of what Is visible I'm military way from
the balloon, than the Professor himself can.
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ATTACK ON SCOUTING PARTY Tico Ohio Sol
d'eTs kiHsd.-On Thursday night last squad Of
some ten men from a company of the 10th Ohio
Regiment. under Col. Morton, and stationed at
Bentons Ferry, about four miles east Of Fairmont,
were out scouting, when they came upon lot Of
secessionists In the house of one Pete Rig hter,
Coon river, five miles in a westerly direction
from the Ferry. The squad was fred upon from
the house, when one of them was killed instantly
and another received a shot in the breast from
which he cannot recover. The balance Of the
soldiers returned to camp, and Gel. Morton i'm.
mediately sent forward company Of sixty men
to dslOdge the rascals. 1t was feared in Fair
mont that there would be a great slaughter IL the
sccessionists were still visible for the soldiers
were much enraged at the loss of their compan-
iOns.-Whseling IntsNigsncEr.
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THE THIRD CONNECTICUT REGIMENT
CROSS THE RIVER, AND TAKE POST
NEAR TAYLOR'S TAVERN

Correspondence of The Star-per pony express
BAILEY's Cross ROADS, Alexandria county,
Va, June 24-Shortly after three O'Clock this
morning we had somewhat Of an exciting time In
this neighborhood 1t was supposed that Beau.
regards army was down upon us-the alarm,
however, grew out Of the approach, instead, OF
the Third Regiment Of Connecticut troops, tina,
mad crossed the river. They marched past this
point to the cross roads about quarter Of mile
below Taylor's tavern, where the other two Cen
nechcut regiments have been posted for som.
days They are already encRmped there. Their
position Is an important one, commanding as it
does, one Of the road approaches to the main
Connecticut camp and the Federal Metropolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IL The Manassas correspondent Of the Charles
ton Mercury Of the 18th Inst, writes that the
people about the rebel camp are hostile, and that
1t is dangerous for soldiers TO leave the camp
alone. Gentlemen come into camp daily who
fear their own slaves will murder them. The
lower classes Of whites melting the slaves to
such degree that civil war 10 on the point Of
Inauguration. Their own people are hostile In
their rear, and fearful Of the latter, they apply
hourly for passports, which General Beauregard
grants, provided that no wagons or horses are
taken from the State. This 10 a singular state
ment to come from that quarter.
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CampbeII and Anderson were almost a unfit for
Union: The majority for Union In East Tennes-
see Is from twenty to twenty i've thousand. The
adjourned Union Convention Of East Tennessee
meets on Monday, the 18th, Thos A. r. Nelson.
PRESIDENT at Greenville, and will insist that thew
represent the State Of Tennessee, and that they
VIII call on the Government Of the United States
for assistance
The account Mr.. J and the gentleman with
MIN give OF the condition Of affairs In Tennessee
the speculation Of secession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

A NEW COMMANDER FOR THE FRIaArE Sr
LAWRENCE Captain Hugh V. Purviauce. Of
MARYLAND, received from the Navy Department
on Wednesday an appointment as Captain Of the
hne first class frigate st Lawrence (ffty guns }
which went In commission at Philadelphia on
Thursday last Captain Purviance has been forty
three years In the navy, which he entered when
the excitement Of our last war with Britain was
at Its height. While commanding the rendez-
vous at Baltimore, few years since, he rendered
most efficient service to the Government Lieu
tenant ellis, the famous South American ex-
plorer, IL First Lieutenant Of the St Lawrence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

NO SHOES IN Dixie South has ALWAYS de-
pended on Massachusetts for its supplies M shos.
ana other leather manufactures OF 8 263 tame
res In the United States In 1850, only 756 were in
zoe Ststes now held by the rebels or a total pro-
enct OF nnneries amounting to ga s6l 7o6 onIy
those states or IL Gil, sO5 sides and skins Of
leather tanned annually In the United States, only
10 65i were tanned in those States. And Of
ssoe nnanufactofies on a scale large enough to
.a.hIsn me needed supplies for army, they have
not one In all .hs Southern States.
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THE SECOND NEW YORK REGIMENT
MOVE FORWARD TO BALLS CROSS
P0AnC

Correspondence Of The star-per pony express ]
Balls Cross ROADS, Alexandria county, Va.
Monday, June 2i-9 a. m.-The Second New
York Regiment, Col. Tompkins, reached this
point this morning, at a. m, just as dawn was
beginning to manifest itself. The march across
the river was made in good time and order.
without an occurrence worthy Of note From
the camping preparations going on, think It
probable that this regiment will be kept at this
point until the whole army may make forward
move
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IVA protect against a further continuance of
the session Of the Maryland legislature, signed by
Senators Goldsboroueh, Kimmel, Smith, Stone,
Bradley and Nuttle 10 being circulated extensive
ly throughout Maryland by the Union men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

TRhCrs FOR TIE Troops During the mast two
weeks the Evangelical Alliance Of This CITY has
sent 74i papers, mostly religious, to the volun-
teeIs at Warrington end Fortress Monroe; also
Is 600 pages Of tracts, besides religious magaz
and prayer books The same kind of reading
matter 10 still solicited. 1t may he sent 10 the
rooms Of the Alliance, New York University, and
10 the store ef Place Young, 81 Dey street On
Saturday, IS GOO copies of the Union Hymn-booL
Tor soldiers will be ready for gratuitous circula-
ton IN Post
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

ARRIVAL OF U. 8. STEAMER The United
States steamer Dawn, one Of the blockading
squadron. "a \ hours from Hampton Roads, ar.
rived at this port yesterday. The following is a
list Of her officers all of whom in God health:
Commander VIM Chandler, U. 3 N command.
Ing; b. Morley acting Master; Chss C. Adams,
acting Paymaster; DIR. l.. Michel, acting Assistan Mt
Surgeon; C. w. Pass, acting Masters Mate; n.
Woodstock acting Masters Mate; A. w. Rev.
nolds, acting LIST Assistant Engineer; Lorenzo
Burhans, acting ID Assistant Engineer; Samuel
Tomlinson, acting Sd Assistant Engineer.-Balt
Sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IL The U. s. frigate Santee sailed from the
Portsmouth navy yard on Friday. She is one Of
the finest vessels in the navy, ranking as a first
class frigate, and carrying an armament OF fifty
guns, including two pivot guns, weighing II 600
pounds each. Her complement Of officers and
men is over SEQ. She has aboard ~ 600 gallons Of
water and other provisions in the same proportion
Her commander is Capt Henry Eagle. who, 1t
will be remembered, was In command Of the
steamer Starr in the action at Sewall,s Point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IL The Government has ordered fifty bate
ries, consisting of six field pieces each, Of what
Is called the Griffin rife gun. 1t has been proven
that these pieces have the strength Of bronze
gun, and siK-pounder will throw fifteen pound
ball OF The acorn shape three miles and half
The authorities Of Philadelphia have also ordered
two batteries, consisting Of twelve pieces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IL 1t is understood at Old Point that to- NOR.
row flag OF truce will come up to Fortress Mon
roe from Norfolk, bringing up all who wish to
Leave, and that thereafter no more flags Of truce
are desirable on the part of the Confederates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

LETTERS FOR THE South Letters destined for
the Southern States can be sent by the Ad,ms
Lxpress Company, In connection with their
Southern Express via Louisville. To comply
with the Government regulations. however All
letters must be endorsed In stamped envelopes IA
The charge made by the Express Company Tor
letters will cover the postage charged by the
Confederate Government" which must be uaid
beyond the border
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

II The troops at Rolla, on the soutnwes.
Branch Railroad, Missouri, have captured con-
siderable lot Of contraband goods, including
seventy head Of cattle, eight horses, several
wagon loads of lead, and eight pieces Of cannon
the latter being found secreted In a church near
the town. Twenty-Five suspected persons were
taken prisoners
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PePsAual.

800 Hon. +. Rice Gilmon, N. H.; Governor
Sprague, Il. l., are at the National.
-. Hons. Gilbert c. Dean, Jno f.. Seely. and
Aid. J. A. Upper, n. Y; Capt. w. Harvey
Brown, are at Klrkwoods'
80. Hon. f l.. Norton, Mass Coils Smith and
Townsend, U. =. A; Com. Stringham, 8 n :
Lit Col. III. de Alma and T. o. Domenico. OF
Garibaldi's army, are at Willards'
80. Hon. X. 8. Bingham and lady; Hon. H
Wilson, Of Mass; Hon. 4. B. French, Me-; and
Col. F. s. Bogue, N. Y, are at the Washington
uouEe.
.'''General Webb, the new Minister to Brazil.
has selected Rev J. c. Fletcher Of Newburrv
port, the author Of Brazil and the Brazil llians
for his Secretary Of Legation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

THE STATIONERY CoNTRAcrs.-The contracts
for the supply Of stationery for the House Of Rep
resentatives has been awarded. The principal
successful bidders are Messrs. Price 4 Co ,Phila-
delphia; Lallin, New York, and Philip & Solo
mon, W ashington city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

CAPTURE OF PRIZES BY THE MIss.srppr
Newburvport Herald says that letter from sea.
man on board The steamer VI ississi ppi dated June
9Th, has heen received In that city, stating that
th.y had taken three prizes. One was a New
orleans steamer. with shell, shot and powder on
beard the second Mobile brig, aud the third
GALVESTON schooner. They will he taken to New
YORK under convoy OF the yacht Wanderer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

III The women Of Portland have furnished In
the Maine volunteers 3 400 flannel sbirt,. eS
pairs Of drawers 200 towels; 500 needle boob
200 neck ties; 6OO hand kerchiefs; 200 bed sacks;
600 sun hoods; 500 linen havelocks; $40 rvbber,
blankets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

=, Michael Berry an lrishman employed a,
the Forks Of the Kennebec river mvstsriouSlv AZ.
appeared few weeks since On Saturday las,
his body was found in the river at Bingham, a
rope drawn tight about the neck by a moose. &C.
curely by knet and at the end Of the rope
was bag, which had evidently contained stones
FOR the purpose Of sinking the body. The stones
had worn through the bag. and tn. body thus re.
leased had risen to the surface Of the water, and
hOated down river ~
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session there will duly graduate the next class
(about fortyfve in number) In accordance with
the determination come to TO reduce the term to
four years. The young gentlemen composing
this class will of course be promptly divided out
among the various regiments of the regular ser
vice, as they may most require su0h lieutenants
as w est Point turns out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IL In Massachusetts,, one thousand muskets
have have been overhauled, cleaned and repaired
and sent to Western Virginia a. loan to assist in
arming the Union men there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IL From Franck Taylor we have "a New
Ma 'ual Of the Bayonet," by Lieut.. J. c. Kelton,
$. infantry. abundantly illustrated, and issued
In handsome style by d. Van Nostrand, New
York
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PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.
u. 9 PENIrENTIAtY,
Hntkinrfna Tnar q ln6l.

u. 9 PBNTENTIAtI,
Washington, Jsss q, 1851
Proposals. will be received until O'Clock on the
ID II July Tor furnishing the Penitentisry OF the
until the soth day Of Juno 1855
&IoO pounds fresh beef
5000 do corned beef
300 co mlddlIngs Of bacon
SO bushels potatoes
81 barrel 10 navy beans
hogsheads rice
u barre mclasses
81 do common brown sugar
so pounds coffee. unground
l,ool 90 black tea
10 boxes black pepper
II barrels VINEGAR
l,eO pounds brown soap
50 bsrrrls soft up
SO do fine -four
$50 bushels corn meal
100 tons white esh GOAL
IS do cumberland coal
161 cords pine wood
$50 do oak wood
$40 bushels oats,
Bidders can at thor option propose for On, or
a OF the articles named in the above list
articles las near "a can be doneD tuey propose TO
The articles mu,t be delivered q. the Psnitsntis-
~ IN such quantities and at such times ss may be
fhe right is reserved of ordering Q greater or
lesser qu,btt, OF each and every articl
TO-, as the public servcs may require.
Bosrd Of Inspcctcrs viii he required for the faith
ful performance OF the contract
Proposals must be endo sed Proposals for Sup
Plies and left at the Penit ,ntiary by the time
famed above, as none will be oon.l Tered that arc
sent In after that time
Any other inf Tmation that may be REQ uired By
those dssirlng 70 bi can be obtained by sPpiyIne
BY order Of the Board Of Inspector.
je S4-d III. j. KING, WARDEN.
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OTThe Union majority in nine Congressional
districts Of Kentucky is forty five thousand. In
the remaining district, the nrst, the Secesionists
have four thousand majority
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IL From Shillington, Odeon Building, We
have HarPers' Magazine and the Atlantic Monthly
for July, both lively, capital numbers, and Just
the thing for hot weather reading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IL 1t Is rumored that the New York Courier
and Enquirer and the New York World are to be
merged on the LIST of July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IL Tomorrow morning, Col. Cass's regimen,
leave Long Island In the steamers Pembroke,
Cambridge and Ben Deford, for the seat Of war
probably Fortress Monroe.
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S3'' HHNEIss NkIVENINo uGITIVE SLAVEs
The Cairo (lli.) correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Commercial writes, under date Of the 10th inst
Two fugitive slaves from Ballard county. XIV
were arrrsttd here by citizens yesterday, and
turned over TO the military authorities They told
Gen. Prentiss they We're from Tennessee knou-
Ing that In that case they would be held despite
any efforts which might be made for their r-cov.
cry The owner arrived last evening, having
learned ineY Were here, and Immediately had a
The General told him that, under the circumstan.
ces, the slaves should be returned to him. the
usual process being performed. Kentucky being
III IN tne Union, her citizens were 10 receive the
benefits Of the laws Of the United States. ana IN
haters OF this pature 1t was far better and would
act more towards causing those who were favor.
a1ie TO the Union to standlhrm, than perhaps any
oInef reason The p oceedings passed off uietly q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IL The L. ). sloop-of-war vincennes goes into
commission to-day at the Portsmouth navy yard
and will start for sea tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

II The Wheeling Intelligcncer denies the re-
port that James 7. CLOG and Henry 8. Martin,
delegates TO the convention from Alexandria
county, have been arrested aud imprisoned at
M;n,ssas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IL The Louisville Journal notices great and
Increasing enthusiasm In that city in the way Of
displaying national flags
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

II Gel. Kelly has recovered sufficiently to be
removed from Grafton to Wheeling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24

IL Last Friday number Of troops left w heel
Ing, Va, for the seat of war near Phillip.