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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-17
To The Associstsd Press.

To the AssOci,ied Press
ilACTRsTowE, Md, June 10, 1861.
Information which is deemed Trustworthy, has been
received hero that the Secessionss abandoned Lees
burg yesterday, after burning all the car and ecomo
tyes on the railroad terminating there.
ALEXANDRIA, June IL, 1861.
A reconnaissance Of the London and Hampshire Rail
road was made to-day, two miles beyond Vienna, which
is fifteen miles north Of Alexandria; the train being
der charge Of Col. Powers accompanied by the ire,
Regiment of Connecticut troops under the Command OF
Bngsdier-General Tyler. 1t was reported that tie
fourth bridge but recently constructed burned lssi
night but all the bridges found safe aud the train
returned.
When two niles this side Of Vienna man in am
bush fired on the train wounding George Busbee Of
the Connecticut Lift. Guards General Tyler was
standing beside the wounded man, On an open ear.
The shot was evidently intended for him. TIE tram
was stopped as soon is possible, and tho companies
were divided, 70 scour the woods and search the
neighboTing farmhouses, &c, to make circuit Of u
mile.
Two men named Walker and MeMills, Were arrested
in the house Of the hitter All the evidence thai could
be obtained tended toward eliminating Walker, who,
with tie other prisoner and Il negro wiiucss, was
Tie train WAS within three miles Of 900 Rebel troops,
and six miles Of Fairfax Courlouse, where, IL 10 I'M
de,sood there were 800 troops beside arrivals
On reaching Arlington Mills, the train met with Il
pGry of cavalry and infantry who had set out 10 ex-
anime the truth Of that the Federal troops
were attacked and the bridges burnt, cutting OF their
retreat This was cnrren, rumor in Alexandria
during the afternoon and only set al rest by the
arrival Of the train after an absence Of half day.
A Philadelphim who had been within mile and a
half of Fairfax Court-House, sso met the train at Ar
lington Mills bringing information that troops
arriving at Fairfax CouriHouse from Manassas June
ton He WIS standing on Lii near Fairfax and
LeaId drums beating Hesaw number Of ien;s, Shon
be- thought II best 10 return.
ARCHER report says TIA: three companies arrived at
Fairfax this morning
A movement toward this point il afprchended In
some quarters.
The names of thu prisoners arrested are Wm Temple
Walker and Geo. McMills.
Walker has Tad countensnce, and hss been recog-
nized by Capt. Modlar. Prevos.-Marshal, as one to
whom he several tines refused Pass. II is UNDER
stood that McMi'ls hss stated since bis arrest that
Walker had threatened 10 shoot Capt. Mel'gr.
Information has been received this evening that a
coal echoencr whch sailed hence Friday ashore
below and wss get on fire by a Emitted States vessel
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-17
THE ASSASSIN CAUGHT.
Activity at Fortress Monroe.
Preparations to Move on Richmond
IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS FROM WASHINGTON.
EVACUATION OF LEEseURo.
The Rebels Still On the Run.
Special Dispatch to The n Y. Tribune.

Special Dispatch to The N. " Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Sunday, June l6, 1861.
A train ran this afternoon on the Alexandra,
Loudon and Hampshire Railroad, from Ale1an-
dria TO Vienna, fifteen miles. On its return,
when near Alexandria, q shot was fired from the
eide Of the road, which hit Connecticut solder,
who was standing with Others on the platform,
in tho shoulder. He has since died Of his wound,
10 great agony. The body wall be carried to
Hartford for burial. Two persons were arrested
ono OF whom was without doubt the assassin.
We learn from Fortress Monroe that active
preparations are making for toward movement
toward Richmond.
Theie are indications here Of on advance of
outposts on the other side of the Potomac for
purposes and townrd point of which we do
not feel at liberty at present TO speak.
A rum0r is afOat of skirmishing in the vicinity
of Fairfax Court House, but it is impracticable
TO authenticate tonight.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-17

Ihii light skirmish was magniGed by Wash
na'"o rumor into great battle. Even officers
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-01

GENERALS Polk AND PILLow.-Alludng to the
appointment of Gen. Polk to the joint command
with Col IIardee of the defences of the Mississippi,
from Cairo to the mouth the Memphis Appeal of
the 2Sth says
Cen Polk will have the command, as Brigader-
General, of the forces mustered into the Coniede-
rate service, while Gen. Pillow is in no wise in
terferred with as Major.Generai OF the Tennessee
army. At the same time, being relieved from the
routine of duties involved in erecting the Mississippi
| river deences, he will hereafter be able to give
| more attention to the particular work contemplated
| in his appointment-that of organizing the gallan
| army of the volunteer State.
Major. General Pillow and Brigadier- Poll
are close and bosom friends, and have been so fo
| twenty years, and readers can rest assured NJ
! conflict can occur between the two officers. We
happen to know that Gen. Pillow has applied
with strong prospect Of success, to President Dav
for orders for higher duty and q position of more
| importance to the country.
| Upon his arrival, Gen. Polk will find the de
! fences erected in the last six weeks, under the
order of Gen. PILLOW, about completed. They are
| of such character rs to have met the approval o
| all military men who have examined them, and tt
secure the Mississippi valley from invasion by ou
Northern enemies.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-01

The Maine Regiment reached New York on the
18th, on their way to Washington, and received
banner from the sons and daughters of Maine re-
siding in New York. Rev. Dr.. Hitchcock, in pre-.
senting this banner ont beloved Beecher and
Cheever, as may be inferred from the following
specimen:
You go to join thousands Of gallant men, who
have marched on before you, in obedience to their
c0untrys call, to be Joined by other thousands, till
our grand old chiettain who is now organizing the
nations valor, in vindicaton of the nations a1tho-
rity and majesty, shall have all the troops he
wants. [CheersI The serpents egg was hatched
thirty years ago. The hero of New Orleans put
his heel upon it, but only on its tail. daughter.
We have only scotched this snake--not killed it.
You go to put your heels upon its head, and kill
it. Good good aud applause.l You un-
derstand why you so. You go not only as
onets that think. You go as citizens. Make tho.
| rough work of this, first with the bayonet, and
then with the hemp, until this business is ended,
[appause, and cries of good y and ended for
serpents, SO that they shall never hiss again on
this continent in our ears and our chldren's ears,
to the end of time. ["Good," and applause. !
The year 1861 is date that will stand side by side
with l176. And now, as the clocks on our towers
have told the high hour of noon here, we are just
reaching the high noon Of our majesty and power.
We began to be in l776 We are men to-day, and
| we mean to viEdicate our manhood.
| We mean to claim the whole OF this continent as
ours, from the Lakes to the Cult from the Atlantic
| to the Pacific. [Applause.l This is a great and
| righteous work. 1t is work on which God is
| smiling. These disasters of which we hear are
only the gentle discipline of our Heavenly Father
to teach us how to bear disaster, and teach how
to snatch victory On more important fields. Zap.
| plause.] There can be no doubt in regard to this
! issue. The loyal States sending down theil
troops as on the line of an immense fan; and We
know in whose hands is the knob of that fan. These
troops are pouring down from the East, from the
| North, and from the West, and there is one clea
brain, and one vigorous hand which knows how tt
wicld these troops. The conspirators have pu
themselves just whera our leading General chose
them to be-into the trap which he had set for them
Fanked on their left by the free mountains of Vir
gjnia, anked on the right by the free waters of th
Chesapeake, and our own brave troops pouring il
upon them until they must either be annihilated o
surrender. Let them take their choice. Zap
lause and cries of "Good."l They have said tina
we cannot subjugate them-that we must annhi
late them first. Let them take their choice be
twee subjugation and annihilatiOn, [applausel jus
which they please, but one or the other before thu
ith of Marchs sun be seen in the heavens. Zap
| plause.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-01
NIninr-Gciternl PoIlE.

The Richmond correspondent of the Memphis
Appeal gives the following in regard to the ap-
pointment of Bishop Polk to the high military po-
siton, by President Davis. The particulars about
the character and education of the General will
also be found interesting
Major General Leonidas Polk, better known as
Bishop Polk, of Louisiana, of whose appointment
your readers have been advised by telegraph, will
proceed without delay to assume command of his
division. His headquarters for the present will be
established at Memphis, in the neighborhOod of
which the troops comprising his command have
their rendezvous. This is the first instance in the
couutrys history of the appointment of high
church dignitary to position of so much respon-
sibility in the military service, and WILL therefore
as a matter of course evoke criticism among the
old fogies of the red-tape school. But apart from
the fact that the acceptance of this appointment
was urged upon Gen. Polk with great earnestness
by the President, the Generalin- Chief of the army
and other military officers of distinction, who are
well acquainted with his qualifications, there is
much u the character and history of the appOintce
which inclines me to the opinion that the selec
ton is highly indcious, and one which gill give
great satisfaction Gen. Polk received thorough
military education at the West Point Academy
which he entered, from North Carolina, in 1925
EIe graduated with honor and entered the United
States service his first commission as Second Lieu
tenant of artillery bearing date July lst, 1927.
He did not remain long in the army, however
but resigned in December of the same year, anG
embarked in another and different field of useful
ness. Gen. Polk will bring to the discharge 0
the duties of his position, mtrured Judgment
| ripe scholarship, unusual activity OF mud AM
| body great irmutss and decision of character
! a Chlvalric bearing aud the presence and men O
q thorough soldier, Though not 3 stickler fQ
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-01
LouisIana Intelligence.

We Gull from our Louisiana exchanges the fol-
lowing items Of Intelligence:
The Ba8trop Dispatch Of the 9th uIt has the
following:
ACcInEST.-On Monday night, whilst Dr. J. Il.
TrayOr was returning from 4 visit to a sick patient
his horse took fright, ran away and reduced the
buggy to a perfect wreck. We learn that a sister
Of the Doctor, who was in the buggy, was severely,
but we hope not dangerously, injured.
GIS BERNT.-A steam gin belonging to Mai. Brig
ham, OF Prairie Jefferson, wa9 burned on last Thurs
day. The fire originated from friction. Loss about
5000. 40 insurance.
Notwithstanding the weather has been warm and
exceedingly dry for the past two or three weeks
the health Of the parish is generally rood.
CRors Is WEST BATON RcCGE.-Thc Sugar Planter
Of the 2Sth says
4 few showers the past week have improved oul
vegetation most wonderfully. Although not abso
lutely suffering, it has, nevertheless, been mOst
welcome. The cane, cotton and corn are thriving
splcndidly on every plantation in the parish Such
prospects for an abundant crop we have never seer
before.
TERRIBLE STATE OF THINGS ~ THE ISTER1OE.A
The paper from which we quote above has the
subjoned account of the sufterings of the Bator
Rougians:
Candor compels us to acknowledge that we are
in starving condtiOnup here, thanks to old Abe's
war! Almost daily large drovcs Of Attakapas cat
tie reach here from the vast praries of that coun
try, and the drovers say the stock is almost mex
haustible-but who wants to eat beet! The par
ish is full Of sheep, hogs deer, bear and othel
| quadrupeds-but who wants to indulge in mutton
| pork, or even game? Our gardens are crowded
| with potatoes, tomatoes, beans, cabbage, etc
| does anybody care button for garden "sass -
Our orchards, too, are full Of peaches, plums, ap
ricots ETC., but really time is too valuable t
throw it away in eating such q small deer" Thel
| the grocery stores have good supplies on hand 0
hams, flour, rice, lard, bacon and sich " like, ant
at reasonable prces-hut who wants to eat gro
| ceries in such weather? The stock of ice on ham
| in Baton Rouge is large, and so the mint beds
but who cares for ju!eps? We don't Our suffer
| ilGs is iltOlerable Id hare.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-01

ANDY JOHNSON IN WAsHINdroN.-The Baltimore
Sun of Monday says Senator Johnson, of Tennes-
see, was welcomed in Washington, on Saturday
night, by serenade and a large concourse of citi-
zens. He was introduced by John B. Haskin, "a
fit Introductory and, during his remarks, fire.
quentIy interrupted by applause. He said seces-
sion should be crushed out by the whole power Of
the Government. He informed his hearers of the
perils attending the declaration of Union senti-
| ments in the South. He said if the Southern des-
pots attempted to coeree Tennessee out of the
Union, the eastern part of the State intends to call
upon the Federal Government to sustain her in the
struggle. He condemned Mr.. Buchanan and ealo-
| gzed highly General Scott.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-01

BILLY WILSON Bound SoUrH.--The Richmond
correspondent Of the Charleston Courier has the
following:
The Vanderbilt has sailed South, under sealed
orders. She has large amount of ammunition
and number of Columbads on board, besides the
famous Billy Wilson Regiment of Zouaves. The
soldiers at Fortress Monroe, anticipating their ar
rival, have put their valuables u in bags and
buried them.
In connection with the above, we have learned
from gentleman direct from New York, who was
there when the Vanderbilt sailed, that it cur
rently reported that her destination Fort Pick
ems. Quite an appropriate place for them-Pick-
ings and &ealings.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-01

The Richmond Wing of the Goth ult. has the fol-
lowing description Of the mansion designed for
President Davis
The fine mansion at the corner Of Clay and
Twelfth Streets purchased for the use Of President
Davis, iB undergoing repairs, and will be ready for
occupancy in the course Of a few days The build
ing is pleasantly situated the brow Of the hill
overlooking Adams Valley, and from its eastern
windows an extended and diversified land-cape
view il afforded The frontage is on Clay street,
which terminates at this point. A flight OF marble
steps lead to a narrow platform, CT the same ma.
terlal, at the front entrance. The doors open into
a circular vestbule Or hall, on the right OF which
Is the main stairway leading to the second story,
and further on, small but well lighted apartment,
which may be used as an ltce. On the lett IS
passage way, and steps leading to the basement,
and private stairway to the second story. On
either side Of the hall il niche containing fall
size feminine figure in bronze, bearing shaded
gas burner IN one hand. Between the statues IS
the door leading to the center parOr. This room
Is l5 feet wide and 23 feet deep with the fireplace
on the lett OF the entrance. On either side OF the
chimney breast is door opening into the - east
roOm''-the dimensions Of which are 80 by 30 feet
At the opposite end Of the building is another par
lor separated from the central room by partition
and folding door. The parlOr is % feet square,
and communicates with the office mentioned The
fireplace is directly opposte~the one in the central
par0r, and both are faced with white marble
mantles, hansomely decorated with alto reliero de-
signs. The ceilings are ornamented with rich cor
nices, in keeping with the general architectural
arrangements.
ALI the windows on this story, except those in
front, extend to the foor, and those in the rear
open to portico, extending the whole width
| the building, aud measuring about fifteen feet
width. The roof of the pOrtico is supported
massive columns, about thirty feet in length
On each of the two chamber floors four
| large-szed and airy apartments, with alcoves in
some of them. On the second floor is well ar
| ranged bathroom. with all the modern con-
veniences On each floor there are several clothes
|
every apartment. The dning-room is in the west
end Of the basement The servants quarters are
in detached building east of the mansion. The
| with shrubbery.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-01

\ FINE CoRps.-The following paragraph, from
the Lynchburg Republican of the 25th ut., we
have no doubt will be read with interest by our
neighbors of Natchez:
The finest and hest equipped company of cav
ahy which we have ever seen reached this city
Yesterday, from Natchez, Miss. They number
eighty-three able bodied men, Auder command of
Capt. Martin, all mounted on splendid horses, and
armed aud equipped III the most complete manner,
each man being armed with a couple of navy shoot
ers carbine, horseman's sword, and in fact every
thing which goes to make up the equipment of dra-
goons Their horses, which are of the best suality
were transported over the railroad along with
them; and from the time they left Natchez until
they reached Lynchburg the entire expense has
been borne by the company. 1t is said that the
company represents about six millions of property
aud that it is composed entirely of the very best
men in Mississippi They remain in camp neal
this city, awaiting further orders.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-01

STILL LATER FROM CAIRo.-TAe Cairo cores
ponden of the Cincinnati Enquirer in aletter under
date of the 26th ult, says:
Yesterday was a dull day in Camp Defiance.
The three prisoners taken at Commerce were re-
leased to day, the court finding no evidence
against them. They all took the prescribed oath
and departed for their homes, disguised with mill
tary courts, particularly the one at Cairo.
One of Col. Waace's men was drowned yester-
day at Birds Point while bathing.
There are now two regiments on the Missouri
shore-the llth and lSth-and one company of
artillery. They continue to throw up embank.
ments and are evidently preparing for the worst.
As far as heard from there are eleven companies
of Secession troops already formed in the counties
of Cape Girardeau, Scott, Ripley and Dnnckn
They are in command OF Gen. Watkins
Col. Phelps. is at Springfield, Mo-, with about
| 1900 Unon troops.
Nothing new at Cairo. The weather continues
warm. The mosquitoes and other insects are on
| the increase.
The health of the camp and city is fine. Very
| little sickness of any kind reported
| Last evening the Government steamer W. Ii.
| Brown made an excursion to Camp JoslYn, (slX
| miles abOvp.) Gen. Prentss Col. Morgan, Col
| Payne aud others were of the party. Speeches
were made to the volunteers by the above named
| officers on the three years enlisting. Col. Cook
| of the Seventh Regiment, responded. Everything
| passed off pleasantly.
| A great many promises were made TO the troops
and among others that they should be taken soon
| Some little WAS said about occupying New Madrid
| Mo-; ALSO that they should have their pay IN tel
days. This is the first day of the third month, anc
| thew have received no money as yet. and are be
| ginning to grumbe aud we think with just cause
| as they were hurried away from their homes with
| out having time to make arrangements for three
| months camp, and many OF them without change
| of clothing. Some are still without uniforms, bui
| we hope to see the paymNSter here soon
| The river continues to fall and the Ohio is near
| ing low water mark rapidly.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-01
BOATS CRUISING NEAR THE sHoEF.
y Small sSailboat Fired At.

The following special dispatch was received at
this office last night:
MISSISSIPPI CITY, June go Editor Crescent: ::
Lincoln war steamer and cutter at anchor inside Of
Ship and Cat Islands, miles from main land: at
o'clock A. NJ, three long row.boats, well filled
were scouting about al 10 a. NJ, a small boat
with nine men left the steamship, heading for
shore; at T. O'clock were only about one mile from
shore, firing with muskets at q small sailboat,
within one hundred yards Of Harrison'5 wharf at
2 o'clock it had dreturned to the war steamer, when
it and three other large boats well filled with men
in tow Of cutter started for shore, in direction Of
Barnes wharf, W nd and tide being strongly against
them they returned to the war steamer by P. NJ;
at so clock, the steamship keeping close watch Of
the shore. This report can be relied upon, being
founded upon the observations Of G, c. Taylor
with the most powerful glass on the coast
7 TTt,-h
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-01

AFrRAY IN RlCHMoSD.--A butcher named John
Linsey was shot, and it is supposed fatally wound
ed in Richmond, on the 2Gth ult., by Texan
Ranger named Cooper. The following are the
particulars of the affair, as given by the Examiner
of the 9Th:
Lnsey had been meddling with Cooper for a
considerable time, pushing him about and threat
ening to box his face, when Cooper was heard to
exclam, go away, old man, don't want to hurt
you y whereupon Linsey struck him twice, once
with each hand, followed him into corner formed
| by an oyster-box and the wall OF the house OPP
posite the bar and here laid hold of his throat and
| began to choke him. Some Of the bystanders
| supposed to be Coopers comrades, cried out
:" shoot him, shoot him. Cooper than drew his
pistol and fired Linsey, the ball taking effect as
| described But many on the street believe tha
Iinsey was playing in maudljn kind of way witt
| Cooper, and that the latter would not have sho
hia if he had known hira and been acquainted
with his ways. Between these two opinions, W.
leave the Case, taking sides with neither. Amongs
those who know Mr. llnsey, there are two yer.
opposite opiuions of his character and disposition
Some regard min joval good fellow Wills
others say he is a troublesome brawler,