Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-23

fer g long time
Il has been intlnsted b. the President himself
that be will assure the country IN his message of
speedy termination Of the war; that ne VI declare
MS purpose OK accomplishing this by the most eneF
getic measures, appealing to Congress and the coun
try for support il his policy ..
The forthcations on this side OF Chain Bridge are
completed, The epprehensiors that an attack would
shortly commence arose from the fact that the out
posts had been extended and strengthened from
both sides. it being thought that their collecting
would bring on general engagement
WARRINGTON. June 2l--There are from 49, 600 to
30 600 troops on the Virginia side within ten miles
of the Potomac. On this side there are from 10000
to toOoo, ready to cross at a moments notice.
Should the enemy advance from Fairfax they will
meet not only the number of troops first named but
flank movement will be made by force at least
10000 strong, stationed on the river miles above
the city The Federal army will be fully $4,000 men
while that OF the rebels cannot be more than Is 600
or 20 900 at the farthest
Citizens OF the adjoining counties of Virginia
were arriving almost hour " in Alexandria to-day
by boat and afoot, to escape being impressed into
the service.
Guards are securing these counties with lists of
the voters against the ordinance of secession and
arrestng all they can get hold of. taking them to
Manassas Junction.
Many who were escaping. were fred on by the
closely pursuing rebels. The object in arresting
them is to impress them into the service against the
Government. -
sp:eial Dispatch to the New York Evening Post.
A party Of rebels came to the Potomac last night
and attempted to fire the bridges. They we're fred
on by our troops and or 5 killed, a number woun-
died. and 10 taken prisoners and are now at the ar.
senal. They were provided with powder and
matches to destroy the bridges. The number killed
is probably exaggerated.
All the army surgeons connected with regiments
were ordered over the Potomac last night.
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cessionists carrying on regular correspondence with
Beauregsrd, via Mt VerLon.
The National Republican, of this morning says it d
probable that Congress will place means at the dis
posal of the President for colonization of such Of
our black people as desire to emirrate TO Hayti
and that the contraband slavesnow held BY the Fed
eral troops will be included in this measure.
This morning the rebels were concentrating q
large force at Fairfax Court House. Every move
ment indicates an attack on our lines within short
time 1t is believed that Beauregard can concen-
trate 60 900 troops st any given point within week
and it Is not improbable that he will be forced to
make speedy advance movement to day.
Advices have been received from the camp of the
Connecticut troops, near Vienna, vs.. No new move
ments had taken place. Our troops in occupation
of Vienna are fully prepared for any attack.
A strict examination Of the causes of the lament
able affair at Vienna has resulted in the exculpation
of the engineer Of the rain which took up the Ohio
troops The responsibility of the blunder which
resulted so Interestingly for cur troops rests upon
Gen Schench.
Lieut. Col F. Watson. of the Massachusetts,
Sixth Regiment, now at the Relay House. is author
lied 70 raise an additional regiment in Massachu-
setts Many of the men now in the old 9th. who are
here for three months, viii form the new regi-
men.
The Pawnee, on her cruise down the river, seized
10000 pounds of bacon and other stores destined for
the secessiOnists.
Special Dispatch to the New York Commercial,
officers of the army say unless collision occurs
before tomorrow evening, there is little chance of
any taking place at any time. There is confirmed
conviction here that the rebels outianked and
must fight or surrender.
speci.I Dispatch to the New York Associated Press
Fortress MONROE, June 2O-Within few hours
vsncing upon Fortress Monroe from the direction of
Yorktown. Reconnaissance were therefore made
towards Great Bethel this morning under the di-
rection of Capt. Smith, q. S. A.
Max Webers regiment Of German Turner's, with
company of regulars, in charge of two pieces of
artillery left Hampton six hours ago, and have not
yet been heard from.
Our picket guards, near Little Bethel were yes
terday driven in by the rebels.
Preparations are being made preparatory to re-
building the bridges over Hampton creek.
Two persons came in this morning representing.
themselves to be direct from Sewall's Point, but
learn from Gen. Butler that their statements were
81 contradictory that he was obliged to send them
TO the guard house as spies.
1t is said the enemies are erecting strong masked
batteries opposite the Rip Raps since the successful
experience with the Sawyer qua. Important events
are expected at that place.
No correct return of the killed and wounded at
Great Bethel has been or ever will be msds.
From ten to twenty Firglnians come in daily to
take the oath of allegiance.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.
GRAFTON, June 20--I came from Phillippi this
evening. Communication is beginning to be
between Grafton and Philppi. Mount
ed parties sent out last and Tuesday nights 10
engage the enemy's pockets, were fred upon
Tuesday night by an ambuscake of the enemy,
which instantly retreated Last night a large
party drove in the pickets, and then sent for
ward Elk Speaker Gordon. late private in the 9Th
Indiana Regiment now Major in the L. S. Army,
and Horace Bell hoping to draw out the enemy.
These men, altogether unsupported, rode up until
the eneuly's camp sentries fired. They returned
the fire.
After large number of shots were exchanged,
which the darkness kept from being effective, they
the enemy to come out and perfect war
of words ensued. The enemy couldn't be coaxed
out The party found the grave of Martin, of the
Fourteenth Ohio regiment, who was shot two days
bring the body in tonight.
Another scout of the Sixteenth Ohio regiment
was shot yesterday. The body was seen TO be in
side of the rebels pickets.
Griffin, who was thought killed at the same time
with Martin, has returned. He had fallen from his
horse. but managed TO escape. Skulking rebels are
firing on soldiers, and especially on the scouts
Only two, however, are known to have
been killed as yet Our forces impatient for
to FetalIste the rebels fire from the
bushes without calling for halt making any at
empt 60 capture.
A scout returned today. after being two days in
tide the enemy's pickets. At their advanced camp
rear Bennington. Is miles from Phillippi. he five
pieces of artillery, and is confident their force is
rot over 2 600. He learned they expected FIVE reg
ments-two of South Carolinisus, two Of Tennes-
cans, and one of Virginians, under Wise to-day.
The rebels are still in force at Beverly, Hutton
lille, and Cheat Mountain Gap.
Our position st Phillippi is splendidly fortified.
In attack on one side or the other must come
)ur troops can hardly be held back. Capt. Ben
lam, of the Engineer Corps, is in command of the
lighth and Tenth Indiana Regiments.
II Is expected that tonight Geographic communi
alton with Cumberland will be opened again. Moth
ng further is known about the loss on either side
t the burning of the Piedmont bridge The rebels
here supposed they had relieved Rcmney.
The position of the Zouaves at Cumberland is
bought to be extremely hazardous.
Rebel scouts are found within ten miles of our
mes here, and the road TO Cumberland. This is
bought to indicate considerable force in that d.
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ppointed aid to General Norris vice Colonel Has
all
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
BALTIMORE, June 20.-The train from Bolivar this |
.ternoon brings the intelligence that about three
undred Of General Johnston's command returned
} Harper's Ferry this morning, and burned the |
te works on the Shenandoah, and also partially |
estrOying the covered bridge crossing that river
he machinery of the rife works had previously |
cen taken to Richmond. 1t was not known wheth |
: this party came to stay or only to destroy the |
orks and bridge and then return. 1t is believed /
lie latter was their object. |
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