The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-07-09
LATEST NEW S.
IN. Y. Herald Special. !

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Three New York regiments passed through
here early this m orning to join General Pat.
terson. The Maryland frss regiment has al
% gone.
The report that Kane and the Police Board
had been sent to Fortress Monroe 10 untrue.
1t is rumored here that there has been .
battle between Johnson's and Patterson's
| forces, in which Johnson Was defeated with
l@=S - - a,s affipu anu wounded. The
rumor cannot DO traced reliably. About
$500 Marylanders and Baltimoreans are
with johnson. Intense excitement prevails
to learn the result.
New York, July 7.
The Tribune's special says Senator Hale's
navy bill authorizes the Secretary OF the Ma
w TO employ merchant vessels for war. Also
40 increase Of the marine oorps.
The rebels at Banker Hill have joined the
| main body at Winchester.
The Herald's dispatch says the rest Of Col.
| Stones column have joined Gen. Patterson.
| Patterson and Mcclellan aro pushing for
ward to . point south OF Winchester, 10 90
| operate with the column starting hence for
Richmond.
A portion Of McClellsn's column goes to
East Tennessee.
The rebels are again extending their lines
| IN the direction OF Falls Church.
The following is . joint resolution, to be
acted on by Congress:
Resolved. That all -extfaefdiuzry acts,
| proclamations and orders OF the President
| are hereby approved, and declared legal and
| valid 30 TIL came extent as ii authorised by
| Congress.
Post Special.l
Washington, July 8.
Col. Burnside will command the Cd Rhode
Island Regiment, the Let New Hampshire,
| and the It'll New York regiments, with the
rank Of Brigadicr General.
1t 10 understood that all the regiments now
in this city, will be ordered TO Virginia i'm
mediately. Six regiments in eli have leftfor
Martinsburg.
The weather il intensely hot, interfering
somewhat With military preparations.
Congress will devote tnsmnrrnH to eulo-
giss on Senator Douglas.
Washington. July 7.
The N. Y. 18th and 18th Regiments left in
the direction Of Martinsburg. Several Reg
imepts have gone TO day into Virginia.-
| Nearly thirty rifed cannon have gone into
Virginia since Friday.
Beyond doubt Gen. johnson has been
reinf orced, which bas induced the Govern
ment to strengthen Patserson's column.
There are extravagant reports Of battle
here between Patterson and Johnson. A
skirmieh il probably the origin OF them
The Government has no information OF any
Mr.. Van Wyek gave notice 10 the House
that he intended to introduce bill 20 in
i nreasa the pAs- 81 private ecItyrrE gno reduce
the expenditures OF the Government.
w. s. Sanford, Of Vermont, has been ap-
pointed Assistant doorkeeper Of the House
Alexandria. July I.
Mr. valandigham visited the FIRST Ohio Regi
ment's camp aud . showed a disposition t.
kick him out and would have done % bat for thu
Dayton company and Gen. SCOTS pass He then
went to the Second Regiments camp and said b.
was u good Union man a. any OF them, but ex
, pressing scorn for the mob.
Gen. TYLER left last evening, handing the com
mand to Col. Keys. II 10 understood that Gen
Tyler will be promoted.
, Washington, June B.
One OF the bills submitted by Secretary Chase
with his report on the Finances, contains features
similar to those in the bill reported during the sec
ond session of the late Congress by Mr.. Brigham o
Ohio commonly known the force bill. 1t place
In the hauds OF the President the military and ma
val power, to collect revenue in cases where Their
IRE any unlawful combinations against the laws o
the United States.
Ii authorizes him to close jsIoyal ports by proc
Q lamation, and provide for carrying trade wit
any part OF State, the OF Virginia, in tn
vor OF which the Secretary Of the Treasury, as wei
as the Postmaster General with respect to com
I meree aud postal accommodations, have aread
acted.
Capt. Van vieet it il said has been remov
ed as p. NJ. from Fort Leavenworth, an
= Can't Easton appointed in his place.
Pemcroy, Senator from Kansas, has chos
en- the seat formerly occupied BY tho SsnA
. - Va u1 n
JEFF Davis.
0 There Vas skrmish between pickets .
the 9Th District Columbis soloussers 40
Q Virginia forces, inside Of Great Falls. For
, mer lost one man.
The enemy were concealed ID the bushed
They were fred 1t, but with what effect
Q not ascertsinsd.
= The impression hsre il that Representativ
Carlisle and Van Wyukle, OF ParkeFsbOre
0 will be elected u. 5. Senator BY tho Legisla
y ture now in session st Wheeling.
. Fort Monroe, July Z.
A Young man came in to-day - dsserts
g from the rebel army. lie vas impressed in
" to the Confederate service some time siDce
= He represents their Case % desperate.
. BuckhAnnon, Va, July 8.
A courier arrived from Webster, report
! that four companies Of the l0th Ohio Reg
: ment at Glenville about 40 miles defiant I
! the southwest, are beseigsd By picket regi
!, ment OF Virginians, and 500 militis unde
: o. Jennings Wise. Col. Tyler Of the 18th
= has marched to their relief from Weston, 40
!. the 10th, Col. Lyle, has just gone forwar
4 to their rescue, from this place.
Fort Monroe, July o.
4 The Zouaves are under orders to advances
!, but are still in camp.
: Sawyer's gun, on the Rip Raps, 10 throw
: ing projectiles at the supposed new batter
on Sewall's Point.
ID The following is . correct account Of th
10 skirmish Mt Newport News: Thirty OF th
i. Hawk ins' Zouaves were reconpoitering o
% FRIDAY morning and encountered sc-cS 6
: 1 rebel infantry. Shots we're exohanRe I'd. IN