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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08

ister to Rome vice Rufs King, resigned to take con
nand Of the Wisconsin Briya,,e In Baltimore to whicI
CRY he has been ordered to-day
Capt. Andrew A. Howard, who hA7 beentemporarily
'c N ss Chief in the Bureau If Ordnae and Hy dro'
siaphy' YVES yesterday confirmed by the s., ATE.
ihe following order was to-day issued from the
fossOhiee appointment Office:
IL appearing 10 tits Department that vicious por-
soDs sre ansu,ting through the ails envelopes 6sv-
rg printed or written upon them scandalous or scur
iious matter, II Is ordered tnat Po-tmasters stop all
sven natter as soon discovered, whether al the
Once OF mailing or elsewbere and frward il a. once
W The Dead Letter Office in Washington.
JOHN A. KASs On,
First A u. Postnnss;e. O,n.
The movements Of troops are conducted with the
least possible parade aud publicity, aiordng strong
contrast former similar military proceedings. 1t is
employed making the best disposition Of the forces
under Bis command, with view to the protection OF
the Capita, shoud the Conf derate forces relying
upon dsoya Marylanden as co-workers, threaten It's
security.
The Editorial Excursion Train, having on board the
representatives of nearly all the leading New-lork
journals, and other invited euest6 TO the number OF ~
has reached Washington. The purpose OF the eAeul-
sion, the inspection Of tie new military route by way
Of Harrisburg was most satisfactorily attained, The
day being very fine throughout. The two cara whieh
formed the train, passed directly from New-fork TO
Washington The time table was 7lJ from New
York and Gas at Washington and nearly all the sta.
tons were reached from five to ten minutes ahead oil
the schedule. The editors return by the same tram,
leaving Washington al o'clock to- MORROW morning.
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Maine Republican stste Conventicu.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Friday, Aug. y 1901.
The Republican State Convention was laIge sud en-
husastie, being Represented by about 200 delegates.
Israel Washburne r., was unanimously renomipated
for Governor
the resolutions declare that the has been forced
upon the North and ia now wagcd without any desire
for subiueation or conquest but maintain the ST.
premacy of the laws and preserve the dignity and
equality Of the several Safes and that when THIS Oh
ect is accomplished the war should cease indorse Mr.
Washburne. and declare their confidence in the army
ard patoa
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08


T,vM,sY AID Moz.RT.-1he old light Of the
factions il likely 10 he renewed to-day al the meeting
OF tho pemocutie STATE Central Committee In Albany.
The Tammnny AMI Mozart men will again dig up their
respective tomahawks and knives end start out ON
private expeditions, each party in pursuit Of the
others sealps Tie note of wal was sounded at the
last meeting Of the Tammany Han General Committee,
where Mr.. VIM Miner introduced resolution reccm-
mepdiug Mr. +. f. Purdy TO I'll the vacancy in Tue
Stale Central Committee oeeasioned by tic death Of
the hate VIM. ID. Kennedy
Ths attempt to make the Wigwam ;seitly acknowi-
edge TIE regularity Of the sea- Illegally conferred ON
the Hon. Ben Wood rs the Mozart Repr, sentative in
the State Central Committee reused 81 tie ne OF the
assembled braves, and the gallant Miner was for -
time in danger Of personal indigutes. lie was, how
ever finally rescued by bis many friends who still COT
tend that he fell into the eortnnOcenyo gnoianty,
and without any deep design Of aiding isteng No
zart Hall--,he General COMMITTEES then Immediately
adopting the amended resolation, moved by Mr.
Emanuel i. Hart recommending the p" selection OF the
Hon. F. +. Purdy to represent che interests OIL the
Democratic party of the City and County OF New
York in the State Central COMMITTEES, in place OF w.
d. Kennedy, deceased
This Notwithstanding the Tammsny organize
ton the exclusive b0dy Oh ire Dehots'S
patty was tliumphsntly adopted-Miners attempt ID
favor Of Mozart Hall being vigorously and aereey de-
nouneed as frebrsnd thrown in smong the most
eombnstible and dangerous materials OF the hne'
honcred Wigwam." NJ. Miners apology, however,
was finally received AZ the solicitation Of Mr. T.. %. hS'
who, having won splendid victory, could afford 70 De
nagnanimous Mr. Pus6y, Il is said fnot quite, sis'
fed, nevertheless aud viii move ~ tie next meet
inc of the Committee that NJ. Miner be required %
renew bis cath Of allegiance" rs TIE custom Wa"
suspected officers Of tie army and navy :.
Mr.. Johu Y Savage, who was rash enough 70 secoh'
Miners resolution and make strcns speech IL ave.
OF unon end harmony 81 any price, TOR the saA.
the VACANCIES to be lied next Fall, viii have 70 J'p
NJ. Miner in renewing his oath 10 stand BY 'ne hAe
and constitution of TaEinany Hail. irrespective Oh aoS
Nozsyt Secession whatever What will tho SAFE Oen-
tyal Committee DO about ~ What pretense eou'.
Taumauy have urged for the exclusion Of mozart "
The State Convention il the Mipersavsge resolauoh
had not been booted ont Of the ueeting the h0''s'
and w;s and true amendments of TO gallant ana eoc4'
~ Hart had not been adopted We was sor rsP's'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08
rEoN SANDY HOOK, ND.
S,xpl uoos, WtLno. las, Aas.

SsyDI Iioos WtLncsiay, Aus. ., lsul
James Brown. private of Co PAN 4, p,nns! lvauia
gsth Regiment. died oityPloid fever ye'teIday
The Secession prisoners captured oprosiie the Point
If Rocks nre IN tlo Cavalry Camn, strictly guarded
They appear TO he quite easy in mind TO he future
Tley lr, n portion 81 y Cavalry Company, but with
OIL. uti,orns Some %. ;hcr iisidr lave visited them
IN eompauy with our own olc,5. j-i no private con-
NerAiiOn J. allowed.
one Of our pickles. brought IN prisoner to-day
taken or tie river shore near Shephe d'iown. 1he
cause OF nis arrest have MOI been able - ascertain
Secession cavalry me frequently seen in the vicinity
OF the Ferry IN small gquads. Yesterday ~ were re-
ported ~ have been discovered near BOlcur Ihghfs'
A strong scout WIS immediately sent oul TO secure
thom, but have not yet reported.
Great cfafts are ugtaing by The Rebel commanded
n. Nanasss Junction 30 anas, large stock OF sup
plies. which would seem 20 indicate Il forward move
I1ent IN TIM direction. 1, 10 alec conf DENLY believed
th0t Gen. Johnston is now shor distance north Of the
Junction and may be hr way 10 locate at Chsrie.'
Town whore -coufs afs kuowa 10 have been frequently;
seen Of late
Tie recon- report tha Gen. Bsnls il 10 be super
,edcd by Gen. Mccall r. believed BY officers here to
be deaiiate u foundation. Tie General has succeeded
ycit,n. any apparent effort ~ removing the sectional
preinices fu who have him. particularly, az re-
rf.rds the inhabitants on both ,ides of the river.
nav, plrhaps, le allowed to sia.c tl9t i was
probably by the suggestion Of Cen Banks tral INC
Soye,pnenl ad5ped the plan Of concentrating large
force q. BaIuHore a. ihe mos convenient point Jos
suddenly reinforcing any one OF The three g'et'
armies east OF the Alost set and being more access
Ole 10 s,gpios than any Ctler city.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08
TWO MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENTS I'm
ROUTE.

B,,sroy, Wednesday, Aug. :, 1861.
The Massachuset y 18th Regiment, Col. VIM. Is.
Greene leave Fort Warren this afternoon, and pro-
coed south via Stonipg On and New-York.
Tie l5th Coz. Deven y leave Worcester tonight by
the Norwich route.
1t is reported that Nimss Battery viii leave camp at
Quincy tonight taking the Fail River route bat Il 10
possible their departure may. be postponed dsy or
two. These troops are fully e9Pped and in excellent
condition for service.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08
kentucky ELECTION.

LouisyILLE, Wednesday, Aug Z, iooi'
Nearly full votes from forty counties return pu' '''
ssee,ui,ts 10 lie Legislature, but the disoyh coo'''
rivs are not ye, eeeFaly hessa rom "eHlO.,i.a
poit.ca,s think nc Legislature in each house WA u
COM oeea of scyca,y-lyo pr e0uI sI.ae Slsa.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08
ARRIVAL OF WOUNDED SOLDIERS IN B0s'
Dos1oy. WtdDesday, AVG. 7, I8OI.

Bos1oS, Wednesday, Aog. 7, ISoi'
Tho ,faemers s. X. spaulding end Ben Dsford AZ
,,vOd hi, afternoon. The former brought several
o,rded soldier, Of tho Ne sachufetts let Reg'sent,
who were met by their relatives and fnenas AA' @"'
derly cared for. Il.
The Published announcement Of the oeIs'''ie =,
I5tn Regiment and Nims's battery was P'eH'i'''''
Trey leave the last of the week.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08

asleep early this morning.. Their pockets contained
letters to parties in Jackson's command.
The Kansas troops leave here tonight and the bal
snce of Capt. Cars expedition tomorrow morning on
he return.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08
A NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.
SINKING OF The PRIVATEER AIKEN.
Five Pirates Killed, Thirty-Six PrlSoncrs'

F,ss III, pSiaSsrrsia Bpls'is 5ngsatT.
Inc Untes States grntoat fisg, Commander %
powder magazine, at Fort hihin, this morning from
| Savannah.
She brou7ht ,iay-six piras prisoners, taken from
Rebel vessel-ofwa- off Charleston the afternoon OF
the Let instant The Rebel craN sunk by broad
eide from the United States fgate ST. Lawrence. Five
OF her men were drowned but tie remaining thirty
Fix were saved and arc now prisoners.
They were put on bo3rd the Flag, where they have
been heavily ironed and under constant gnard. We
Informed that they are vainoUs looking set of
fellows. The vessel thai was sunk was formerly the
United States revenue cutter Aiken that was seized
by the SeoessOLi5ts at Charleston last November.
The officers of the Aiken evidently did not under
stand the character of the 81. Lawrence. She came
boldly out Of Charleston barbor, and fired two shots ut
her. The st. Lawrence returned the fire, and ut the
first discharge sunk her, re3cuing most Of those
board, as we have already stated.
The Flag which brought the prisoners TO the Dels-
ware, sailed from the Philadelphia NavyYard lnst
MAY since which time she has been cruising of Hanp
ton Roads " Charleston and SeVannah," oycrhauliDg
vessels and chasing their steamers when attempting
come out, &c. She had skirmish with on the
9th of last Juue, of Tybee Island, causing her 10
beat hasy retreat after receiving broadsde Of she'll
TIE officers and crew all WELL and ready 10 return
70 econ 40 necessary repairs finished. The follow
inc il bet of her officers:
Commander-L. G. SsftoIi
First Lieaenaat-E d. hcCa"ley.
Mester-A Dcyter.
A. ns MIstef-J wsrrca
nidshipman--J. Niedman.
MBs;ors MAles-R. " barton, j. JohaioU.
Surgeon - Ser.oii.
Acting Pur.er--L. Lardner
Acting CLiol e giueor- --speele.
Acting Assistan, En1peers-J Wassr W. Spsisis, and j.
Harris
Purser's StesaTd-H Mscheet
sutgsor-B. Test
Tic Flag, with her prisoners, is on her way up TO
the city, but will not arrive before or o'clock
The prisoners will be handed over to the United States
Marshal.
Tire rebel vessel, we are informed, was called the
Petrol, under her new commission. The st. Law
reuces shot are said TO have cut her completely in two
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08
ARREST OF A REBEL AT CINCINNATI

CNcIsSATI, "Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1861.
Charles II. Tyler, formerly Captain in the Unitsd
States Army, and now recently Lieutenant Colons
in tbs Confederate Army, and nephew Of ex-Presi.
dent Tyler, here for his wife, and was arrested
today, and is now held for orders from Washington.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08

,ner has captured another schooner. The psivatees
iOEk has captured the brig Martin Of Boston. with
cargo Of machinery.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08
The S:Iaseow Outward Bound.

ST. JoHN's, \. F., Wednesday, Aug. Z, ls6l.
The steamship GlasgO from Ncw-York 81 ipst..
for Liverpool passed CAPE Race 81 o'clock t6is'
Wednesday evening.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08

70 lie Asoclssed fresi
WAsHisGToS, "Wednesday, Aug. :, 1861.
The President has appointed II. G.. Wells OF Mcii-
gsn Ninistcr-Res.dcn; to Honduras
Lieut. Walker II. Stevens Of The Corps of En,inecrr,
being declared defaaltsr 10 The Government Is de.
missed.
Tie twenty uiuth section Of the fci approved Jolly
1902, granting thsee months extra ray IN lea Of
bounty TO soldiers who may reealifi, and tie bird
section of the act approved June, $50, granting .
bounty, cqrd 10 transportation FROM New-York, to
sodiors who may ont. liom distant t.aud's, having
been repealed by The ACT sPPfosco Angu.s = .el 10
f,.taro no sach bopuiics will BE- PAID.
Tie lion. 4. " Randall bat le~ arg'it,d MIA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08
FKoM FORTRESS MONROE.
THE REBELs' STEAM PRNhTEERs.
ForrnEss Mosnor, Tuesday, August 6, lst

FonrREss MoSRoT, Tuesday, August g. 1861.
General Buttr returned to Old Point this morning
Nothing has as yet trauspirsd 10 Ls remaining, bu'
il s understood that the army nj Fortress MoLrce - 10
be greatly increased.
The General has spent the afternoon at Newport
News Experimenting with IIoichtiss shells.
HanpOn will be Ieoccrpied on the arrival Of the
first regiment from the North.
Tie sail ng-frighe Savannah is being Owed up the
Roads, and viii proceed TO Newport News to relieve
the Dale now orde red tosea.
Tlecrcw ofthe bark Linwood of New. York th rieen
in number, have as arrived on the Quaker City. The
bark was wrecked OF Cape Haueras, and the crew
picked Mp OF Cape Henry.
Tho Quaker City picked up this morning, near the
Capea Il small Loaf continuing ten sbiPmasters and
seamen, who bad escaped from for Oregon, NORTH
Carolina. They give some sauling intelligence o. The
do,ngs of the Moth Carolina coast
Al HatleIas Inlot there ere three steamers, sfd a
piloi-Joat, priyaoeF!ng. Ono Of them, The Gordon.
ran ibe blockade At Chllesln, and Of the whole east
up 10 IIA ln.et, ten days ego, since witch me
she bas cul 'ured The brig Wm. H. MeCiitery Of Ban
gor, from Cardenss win m0asaes, 4ui the schooner
Protector from Cuba with fru.t.
The names o. tho priyaieers are tie Gordon. the
Coffee de-wAeel steamer, formerly EU.nii between
Old Pom, AID Norfolk the steamer MITion formerly
a Norfolk piIol-Loat. All Of en- are otlaed with
fiGed cannon Those from Norfolk were taken un
tie canal % AlbOnmie Sound. Newbs1 y. G., 10 IA
headquarters Of these pirates.
Ten guuJoatG are being collected and mounted a.
Norfolk, TO be taken down TIC canal. Crews Tor tlel
are being shipped at Ne"bein.
The bark Glen, Of Portland, with Goyeinra.n mi Goa,
was captured week ago, and taken mo Beauirr
NC.
Tie refugees ftate that The Cvniedeies ccrec'y ~
gard he coal. blockade Of All, al o'tF ts llEker
City the only yess doing any efficient .sr 'ee ataar
them.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08

Us,os Carr Mrrr,so.-suea needing 10 now b
progress. ten minutes walk heu xin fsrL sAas~
leland
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08
During I'll tLis time seveul guiboa,s have been
quietly anchored AT Old Point.

The fIigte WsLash has sIrIytd ION on ChaF!efi'n
ior coal aud water, having been relieved by tie Roa
noIe.' Size rectpiurcd the schooner My Alice OF
Nev-Yofs, Which bad been taken BY thc pir.i,i' ..
.cloonos Dixie The PIKE crew now rfisoneEt On
the Wabash.
She al-o took tlt brig S1nh s,sr, bound from VII
minetonto Liverpool with turpcutine aud rosin and
ealing Under Elshsi colors.
Tie frigate s.. Lawronc, la.t week sank the Rebel
rrivseer Po,fd formerly ihc United States revenue
cutter aiken, and commando BY Lieut. Gdnshaw Of
the United States Marines.
She cred nine Fos ~ tue Il. Law rence without
eject and received bat ,lue shells. Two Of the crow
suk will her md tiry-iv, prisoners IN the II.
Lawrence.
Tie wabash accidentally IN into The 0un-bos'
Seminole, hot did little damage.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-08

Ut ~ - ppm Na- ~ 49,
The gcneral health in The camp H. good.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-07-13
From WashingIon-JnITn-

The Star has an extra about Col. Taylor
who came here under flag of truce yester.
day, aud says bis business was disposed of
in few moments, the President not deeu,
ing the communication be brought sueh a.
required him to enter into any communica
tion with Davis. Col Taylor was marched
back to Gen. McDowelPs head quarters
where he was kept nnder strict guard unit
an early hour this morning, when be was
escorted back TO the Confederate liues aud
turned loose TO End his way back to Besure.
gard without having accomplished what was
evidently his main point, viz: to communi.
cate with the traitors in our midst, who
had through him important Information con-
eerning alleged contemplated movements.
PLs despatch Of news of army movements
by the telegraph has been forbidden by
Scott.
The undue mortality in one or two New
York regiments is attributed TO the excess
i've consumption Of lager beer.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-07-13

European dates TO the 9th by the Great
Eastern reached this country on the 7th. Lord
Chancellor Campbell had died very suddenly
having ruptured blood vessel. Sir r. Bethel
is confirmed in the vacant place. The Sultan
Of Turkey died op the 25th of June, and was
succeeded by bis brother. Sir j. Ferguson in
the House of Commons, condemned the send
ing OF re.eDforcements to Canada. Mr.. DIS
raell also thought that the Government were
incurring serious responsibility. Lord Pal.
merston defended the act of the government as
usual precautionary measure of all govern
ments in the immediate vicinity Of hosiities.
The step indicated no dstrust of faith in the
Northern States, and no want of confidence in
the Canadians. The loss by the conGngraton
in London was over two millions sterling
Some of the estimates are as high as three or
four millions Nearly all insured. The recog-
milton of the Kingdom of Italy by France had
been formerly announced The Spanish proc.
lamation concerning American affairs observes
the strictest neutrality, closes all Spanish ports
against Davis's pirates, and otherwise pours cold
water over the traitors.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-07-13

battle was fought, but in the evening they
we're finally routed and forced to withdraw
their forces. Seigel then fell back on Mount
Vernon where he could be supported
Some captive officers, taken abought 5
o'clock, reported the enemy's loss near 250
but as the severest fighting was done sub
sequent to that hour, It is believsd their
loss was considerable greater, as prisoners
were taken. Our loss is 8 killed aud 45
wounded and missing
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-07-13
LATER

A special messenger arrived on the 10Th
by the Pacific Railroad with dispatches
from Col. Seigel to Adjutant Harding at
the arsenal. The following is an abstract,
written at Rolla for the Democrat
On the morning of the 5th Col. Siegel
with portion of bis regiment and part Of
Col. SolomoH's, and 10 pieces of artillery
in all from 100 to 1900 men, attacked a
body of 5000 rebels under Gen. Rains and
Col. Parsons, about I miles east of Car
thage, on the prairies. The enemy had 5
pieces Of cannon and many mounted men,
Siegel began the attack about halfpast 0
o'clock this morning, breaking the enemies
center twice, and after an hour and halfs
lighting Silenced their artillery.
The rebels had 3 flags, one of the state,
of Missouri which was left unharmed, and
2 secession flags which were twice shot
down aud raised 10 more, and in the even
ing they attempted to Outaank our troops
with their cavalry and cut off our baggage,
but Segel made retreating movement,
keeping mp constant 6reing, aud ordered
the baggage train to advance, which was
formed into colums with batteries of infan
try supported by pieces OF artillery 10 Inc
rear of each body, and the remainder of
the artillery in front aud on the aanks.
The rebels then attempted to cut off his
communication with Carthage with their
cavalry, but our artillery took them at cross
fire, which played havoc with their ranks,
which opened the road, and Seigel fell back
on Carthage, the enemy harrassing his
aanks up to town, where another stand was
made.
The rebels being in possession Of the
place, Seigel then surrounded the town,
throwing shot and grenades into the ene-
my's cavalry, and using his infantry with
great effect. While attempting to reach
the adjacent woods to prevent the use Of
the cavalry, the rebels made the most ser'
ous attack, and the bloodiest part Of the
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-07-13

The 18th OHIo.-It is reported that four
companies of the 10Th Ohio regiment we're on
Monday beseged at GlenyiIe, Va. 40 miles
southwest Of Buckhannon, by a rgiment of
Nirginians and 1900 militia, under o. Jennings
Wise. Col. Tyler, with the 9TH Ohio regiment
from Weston, and Gel Lytle, with the 10th
from Buckhannoa, went to their relief 1t has
since been reported that Col. Tyler of the Ohio
9TH, who went to their relief, was enabled to
throw one company of his regiment with pro.
visions into Glenyille, aud was only awaiting
the arrival of the 10th Ohio. to move on to an
attack Of Wses command
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-07-13

FROM WHEELING.-July 9.-John S. Carlle,
OF Harrison county, was unanimously elected
U. S. Senator for the long term in the place of
K. Nj. T. Hunter, and Waiteman \. Wiley, OF
MonoDgaa county, in the place of the motto.
rious Mason, for the short term. In addition
to this, elections for various state officers took
place The government is now under full head
way, and its recognition is gradually extending
over all Western Virginia.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-07-13

Mr.. Vallandigham of Ohio on Sunday visit.
ed the encampment of troops from bis own
state. He there saw an efigy Of himself hang.
ing, and was personally assaulted By the mem
bers Of one Of the regiments, who pelted him
with stones. and even turned against their own
officers who attempted to suppress the disturb
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-07-13

The Rebel Capt. Thomas who managed so
adrotly some days ago to seize the steamer St.
Nicholas by putting on board a lot Of rebels
disguised as mechanics, has been himself arrest
ed at Fort McHenry, on board of the Mary
Washington, together with seven of his con-
federates The gallant captain for an hour elu-
ded the search of the police, having taken snug
quarters in bureau drawer in the ladies' cabin
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-07-13

EXCITING RUMoR.-And extravagant reports
concerning battle of great magnitude between
Cen Patterson and Gen. johnson at or near
MartlnSburg, came TO hand by telegraph, on
Monday last We have DO confirmation of
them since and they are no doubt of the thou.
sand aud one stories which perplex and annoy
US from day to day.
1t Is known that Gen. johnson has been re-
enforced, his army now consisting of $4,000 or
Io'oOO Infantry, 500 cavalry, aud about 20
pieces Of artillery. Gen. Patterson has been
re enforced with the New York 18th aud 9Th
which left Washington on Sunday afternoon
Ou Mouday his force was to be still further in-
creased by Col. Stones command. Patterson
has now about 1900 men and 20 pieces of ar
tillery. Some uneasDess was caused at Wash.
ington by the fact that his communication with
the department had been interrupted for several
days.