Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-14
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necessary The Euglsh ministry Is DETER inclined Than
heretofore.
ADVANCE on MARINE INSURANCE..
New YORK, Juoe Sth.-The board of undervr'trs in
this city agreed TO raise the rates Of insurance II
per cent on vessels to and from all ports In Europ, n-
Guiding all those in the Mediterranean, and per
and South America India, China, Africa and ports
the Pacific These rates additional TO the premium
for sea rks which is II II per cent The former is
to cover war risks.
NoRE BRIDGE BURNING BY CONFEDERATE TROOPS
FRlDERIcK June 9.-The bridge at the Point OF Rocks
and the bridge at Berlin, (he former twelve miles ard
the latter six miles East Of Harpers Fery) were both
destroyed by the Confederate troops this morning be-
tween one and four o'clock. They were burnt.
PROM SEAT
The Virginia forces have destroyed the bridges at Point
of Rocks and Berlin These the only bridges across
the Potomac between Harper's Ferry and the "Chain
Bridge" 20 called just above Georgetown. They have
also destroyed Dam No. 5, the Chesap axe and Ohio
canal and it was believed were about TO destroy Dam
No T. The former is above, the latter below Williams
port.
pied the ''White House." the Potomac below AleIan
dia is contradcted. The report grew Of the vie
to that point OF United States accommodating party
who soon wi hdrew. The party visited other points
on the river appears from their report one item OF
which is the grave announcement that they distinctly
perceiyed two small batteries at Aqua Creek The
the same batteries several days before.
The tidings from Washington Sunday, up to mid
night set forth extensive movement Of troops from
that point, and the belief that it vas for move
ment against Harpers Ferry. The Rhode Island regi-
ment aud West Pon. battery taking the cars for
Hsrpers Ferry by way of the Relay and troops were
a vs.. ced beyond the city lioes on the NORTH
The Geographic despatch to the Sun, dated at mid
night on Sunday, says that the character Of the mill
tay enterprise soon to be executed" was such as to
render publication improper.
The United States Off GERS acknowledge six wounded
on board the Harriet Lane, ct the cannonsde at Pgs
Point Of them severely and all of them by spin
ters."
MISCELLANEOUS.
General SCOTS health was good enough to permit him
to attend the funeral of bis fellow ocer, Gen. Garland
correspondent, of Boston paper, mentions rumor
that the Confederate prvateers are preparing TO lie IKE
watch.dogs at the gates Of Gibraltar aud capture both
in and outgoing United States vessels so soon as Lin
coin shall contemplated withdraw his Mediterra-
squadron Tor the purpose OF enforcing the home
blockade. Tho writer protests against the withdrawal
Lincoln is like man trying to cover himself with a
blanket that too short II he enforces the blockade
be leaves bis commerce unprotected If he protects his
comm, rec the blockade cannot be enforced.
The market reports from the North exhibit still fur
Their define in stocks. The U. g. sizes So.
WAR STEAMERS roR THg CONFEDERATE STATES.
WASHINGTON June l0-The Confederate States Com
ml5sl0Ders nave bought TWO steamers IN EuSauu, aHo
they will soon sail under the British flag.
PROM WASHINGTON.
WA.HIsGroy June S-Tbe engineer corps Of the ooh
New York Regiment with company B. Of second Caval.
~ yesterday took FIVE prisoners and three horses They
also captured drove OF cattle, fifty in number, which
were their way to the Secession forces
TIE hei-EoIks Of the SO Regiment have been re-
Gently e1 ended New Breastworks have been thrown
up and cannon mounted.
There good 70 believe that but for the recent
changes in the movements Of the Confederate troops
large forces having centred at Manassas Junction with
10 the past few days, and advance OF Federal troops
Alexandra and this poiut would certainly have been
lie during the pas week. o. Monday last orders TO that
eff ct received Alexandria, and since then the
troops have been in monetary expectation and read
ness to receive marching orders.
This change in the position Of affairs will cause some
delay any active operations In that direction by the
Federal troops As the purposes Of The Conederates of
course all s conjecture Yet the apparent security mani
sed by the people still remaining at Alexandra, gives
a. urance that no immediate attack is projected Com
muncaon between the city and the Southern camps I'M
dOubteiy ex g. by which the inhabitants will be able TO
receive wari Jog if any attack from the Confederate
forces is contemplated.
Gen. Cadwallader and portion Of his staff we're in
Washington to day.
Hon John Cochrane, Of New York, ives to-day sutho-
rzed By tire Secretary Of War have mustered for I'M
mediate SERVICE under the United States Commissioners
commanded by himself as Colonel.
NAVAL MOVEMENTS.
NEW YORK June S.-Tho ULed States sloop-of.war
Yaniala sailed from the lower Day yesterday afternoon
Bo,rog, June s-The United States steam igate Col
oIado will sail on Monday.
NEW YORK June S.-The steamship City Of New York
has b, ea chtrered by the Government tender to
the Gull squadron. She takes out full cargo of coal
LATER
From The Blltiraors papers of Tuesday.
OBSTRUCTION TIE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL By THE
CoSFsDERAT,S BRIDGES BURST-CANAL LOCKS AND
BOATS DESTROYED
HAGlRsrows June 10, P. M.-The Confederate. cross
ed the river Mercersyle, and on Saturday night at
tempted TO SEIZE canal boats aud some 500 barrels OF
aou but failed in consequence Of the Sharpburg Horse
Guards being stationed tEege. The Guards, under Lieut.
Hewitt, drove them back. keFcersvle is above Shop
herdstown.
The Vrginians have burnt three canal boats and de-
srOyed locks between tie Point Of Rocks aud Htr
per's Ferry The two bridges at Berlin ard Point of
Rocks re burnt yesterday morning.
Report says that the Vrgrans have crossed the river
and destroyed the guard locks Dam No AID thrown
in large rocks to obstruct the navigation They have
also destroyed ali the skfs and scows between Shep
pardstow" and Hsrpers Ferry.
Fine fords have recently been discovered near the
mouth of the Anlietam seven miles above Hsrpers Fer
ry They are not than trree feet deep anywhere
in low water. There is perfect rock bed the whole
way.
The eighty men at Shepherds;own were reinforced by
a full regiment TO day.
Tse Confederates have torn up the planks Of the
bridges at that place and all turned to burn
easily whenever they may consider it necessary to de-
stroy il.
Some friends of Gov Hicks, including Senator Colds
borough and the Secretary OF Ste arrived here this
morning from Frederick They have visited General
Thomas brigade and asked troops for Frederick Gen.
Patio will talv n hriuads In at
point They march to-day.
Gen. Williams 81 Brigade. consisting Of the 7th, 9Th
and 10th Regiments, and the Scott Legion, reached
Greencssl5 yest riay. Forward movements from this
point must be made to-day or tomorrow. II is evident
that the st and 81 Brgades will from the first division.
Positive information has been received Of the destruc-
ton of dam No of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
which excites the greatest Indignation among the people
Of this section OF Maryland.
A company of Riff, Rangers from Winchester are sta
toned at MarinsbGrg.
1t ia rumored that two pieces of artillery brass SIX
Founders, planted close to Wilanspor on tie yir
gina side concealed.
ADVANCE OF FEDERAL TROOPS TO CUMBERLAND.
CINCINNATI, June lOh.-The special correspondent Of
the Commercial teegapbrg from Grafton says rhe lth
Indiana regiment bad pissed through to Cumberland
Md, where they expected 10 join General Pattersons d.
vision.
Gen. Morris had issued proclamation, inviting Union
muster for the support Of the Constitutional Gov
erpment their several county seats where arms will
be furnished them The troops at Cumberland are an1i.
Gus meet the enemy. Nothing is known of the in
tended army movements in this direction.
PAYMENT OF rRooPs-ADvAScE OF TROOPS INTO VIRGINIA
WAsHIsGToS, June l0.-The non payment of troops
which 10 exciting some comment is caused by the ab.
sence of the necessary pay rolls. There is lack Of
money or OF disposition the part of the Government
to pay them As the requisite forms can be
piled WITH this temporary Inconvenience will be