The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-24


tanned that there ia one and probably more
ia the woods near Springfield, the first sta
tion from Alexandrja on tho o. b A. r. r.
miles from Alexandria and 10 froo Manas-
sas Jnnetion. 4 fierce Of several hondfs6
protects them. Il ID believed that they have
bsen erected lately.
Commercial Spsoial.
Washington, June %.
Il il now said that Col. Ha.dse 10 At or near
Fairfax With hatteries and cavalry
Letters received 10 this city from one OF the
middle counties Of Kentucky represent 10
earnest terms that II the citisens there are
driven from their present position OF neutral
ity, there 10 rapidly increasing among them :
feeling to stand by the Union At oil hazards.
The real seoessionists are scarce, and the in-
clination Of the people is decidedly IN oppo-
sition to following 10 tho wake Of South
Carolina.
Il 10 said that General Sohenck hiss ap.
pointed Don Piatt, Of Cincinnati, commissa-
~ OF his brigade, and Ohsesboro OF she Nov
York 7sh, Aid de Camp, with the rank OF Cap
tsir.
Herald Dispssch.]
Washington, June 81.
To-day about 5000 troops Of 0sn. Nc Dowell's
Division. including 2 Ohio rsgimcnts, moved for
ward from Bal's Cross Roads TO the neighboShood
OF Falls Church, about miles from either Fairfax
Court House or Vienna.
Capt Tompkius Of the cavalry returned from
reconnaissance thi. p. m. from towards Vienna. and
reports force Of $500 rebels 1t thatipont. Ii, a.
is probable the latter should BE- reinforced light
battle between these forces viii be almost nevlta
bic to- morrow.
A collision occurred this morning between !
- q -. -.
Falls Church The Conn. picket was ordered To &C.
cupy the position held by the rebel picket 1t is
ported that in taking possession Of the ground one
Conn. man was killed and four wounded. The loss
OF the rebels Ia supposed to be greater This report
needs confirmation, although it is from a reliable
source.
Washington, june %.
Mr.. Crittenden will offer his compromise
at the Extra Session of Congress, probably
coupled With threat Of The secession oil
Kentucky il it il not adopted.
Posts Speoial.l
Good judges say there won't DO any battle
for weeks yet, and perhaps none this side oil
Richmond, excepting skirmish or two.
Government will soon issue orders, pre-
venting the army and navy from performing
service ~ slave cstchers, that business be
longing to the civil officers.
1t IL said Sec'y Chase will recommend /,
Congress to impose slight Income tax.
Senator johnson has arrived hero. II
was fred upon passing through CHAMBERLAIN,
| Gap, but is Ininjured. He says the Uniol
| men Of East Tennessee will initiate the actiol
Of Western Virginia and cut loose from sh
rebelli0us authorities, and fight for th
| Union.
Gen. Scott had been asked by Western me
| to order the retreat OF Cadw allader acros
the Potomac. The old hero replied, 'lt'
all right, all right; you will cay 90 thre
months hcnce.'
Especial to the Pogt|
A messenger from Fali's Church says Their
are now 10000 rebel troops asFairfsx Cou,
House.
/ A gentleman from Paris says he saw sher
. letter from Senator Mason. dated Feb. 9tt
| declaring that arrangements bad been mad
to secure the passage OF the secession ord,
nance 10 Virgins, and Washington would b
ssised II al carly day. Mason Was then si,
ting 10 she Senate.
| From letters received 10 tho War Depar,
msnt to day, there 10 reason to believe th
rebels intended TO attack Washington thi
morning, but for reasons unknown the pic
failed TO come to head.
The captain OF steamer from below Say
there are further indications OF tho erectin
/ Of rebel batteries AZ Matthias Point.
-Laxay the hal!oonissy - making On sseas
sion this afternoon from Arlington TO vie
the position Of the rebels.
The 10Th New York Regiment has arrivel
LounynLE, June ~.
On and after Monday, ght over tho Nasbvil
road will Be- refused, uniess permitted BY the ~
veyer II the port
Journal says 1000 gouns were stopped yesterds
At Jefsrsonvilis, consi gned to Louisville until -
issactory assurances received that they are 4
. the Union men.
Morning papers contain letters from Bucknsr
Msgofan, nxing particulars of arrangement mn,
, with Mcclellan. Kentucky authorities will ps
,cct United states propr'y in the states accordiI
to inter prrtations Of u. d. Courts, and enforce
obligations Of neutrality sgsinst Southern Hsats
AcCisiiss asre TO respect the territory Of Ks
tucky svsn though southern armies ocesPy L..
. such case he will oSil on Kens1sky. suthorities
7 remove zach soalhsss fovees. should Ksstse
fail do this, 10 clsims the same RICH, Of oeeuI
: tion given 70 southers forces. hhs will call I.
removing them, Gen. Mcclellan agrees 70 vii
draw. * tn. Adni CistratioD adopts . d 6ers
q policy, Kentucky 10 to have timely notice to
A given Of this agteemtnt.
Gen. Backner gave Governor Harris Of Tsnnese
y notice. In apswcr doverDor Harris gives ass'
ances that the territory of Kentucky would be
spected until 90 upied by Federal troops and q
peremp,ory ordsrs to tennessee ofbesrs 70 9
A effect Owing to the excitement in Columbus, ]
! General Buckner orders detachment VI the St
q Guard into camp there for restraining the citls
r Of kentucky from sc's Of lawless aggression.
70 Hon. l.. W. Burnett, secessioniSt Is undonbtea
elected 10 the LIST Kentocky District bya large u
}. jority.
Tie Manassas correspondent Of the Charles
. Mercury, on the 18th. writes that the people ab
!. the rebel camp are hostile. II i dangerous 10 lc
= camp alone. Gentlemen come into camp d.
v no fear their own slaves will murder them.
lower classes Of whites melting the slaves to
~ . degree that civil is the point Of inaugu
70 ton. II their van, the people are hostile IN 4
rear they are fearful. The latter apply for passp
hourly, which Bsauregsrdc grants. provided
horses. wagons, &C., are taken from the State.
4. The Charleston Courier Of the 10Th says Ia
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