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New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
FROM EASTERN TENNESSEE
REBEL TROOPS TO REpEL UNION FORCES.
GOV. JACKSON IN NASHVILLE
REBEL FORAY ON MISSOURI.
AFFAIRS IN VIRGiNI A
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Tuesday, July 9, 1861.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Tuesday, July g 1861.
The Courier Of this morning says that an agent Of
the Government is stationed at point on the Nash
vile Railroad to See that nothing contraband passes
South.
Four more companies of Col. Rousseau's regiment
go into camp to-day. The delay is occasioned by the
failure Of the tent contractors 10 fulfill their agreement
The regiment will be full one.
The Journal of this morning has letter dated
Knoxville June 60 saying
" Eight companies of isAutry and cavalry have
gone from here TO Cumberllpd aud Wbeelers Gap, TO
guard those places and event the Federal troops
from coming through KeEaucsy to the aid OF the
Union men in East Tennessee. They have been en-
countered by native Union men in the mountains,
who swear they shall leave, and the Davistroops have
sent for re endorsements.
The Journal adds: I" We expect bloody fight at
the mountain passes for the possession Of the field
Every breath lie heartfelt aspiration for the triumph
of the Star-Spangled Banner"
TIE Courter SAYS on the same subject: "That 1t
takes il for granted that the sulhotes of Tennessee
have been informed Of the introduction of arms inio
that State, and that arrangements have been made to
take possession of every gun sent by the AdmiDiSra'
ton"
The Journal also says that Governor jackson of
Missouri is in Nashville and that there is no doubt
I
ern border of that State.
The Richmond Examiner, of the Doth ult states
that agent of the French Government is buying to-
bacco in that market. Its Portsmouth correspondent
says:
"Tbe ELK or seven hundred men employed in the
NavyYard have been required TO take oath TO obey
implicitly all the articles Of and the orders Of the
President of the Southern Confedracy. One who re-
fused totske the oath discharged and IL argnes for
the tameess of the separation sentiment here that be
was not lynched the spot. Those who ought to
know believe that many who have svorn to support
the new Government will betray it, head should an
opportunity offer. II s clear that Western Virginia
will be represented here The diving bells here ara
being used to small guns and ordnance and are
working successfully 1t is tbought that the sloopo
war Germantown will be repaired in three months
The Plymouth can be used as floating battery"
The paper says that Georgia regiment has ar
rived here without arms the Governor of that State
refusing to allow more arms 10 be taken from the
State.
The Nesr- Orleans Pieayane and other Southern pa
pers urge the celebration Of the 4th Of July
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
SOUTHERN NEWS.
LOUISVILLE, Tuesday, JI

LOUISVILLE, Tuesday. July q 1861.
The Governor Of Tennessee has stationed sn agent
at Mitchellsville on the Louisve and Nashville
Railroad near the Northern Tennessee line to prevent
goods declared contIaband in the Southern COnfeder
acy from going North; and Mr. Gotten, Surveyor Of
this port will Immediately place an agent nt Franklin
the next station north in Kentucky TO execute imilar
Offices in behalf of the Federal Government
BALTIMORE Tuesday, July 2, 1861.
Rep ,rts from the South confirm the statements re-
spectine the cotton loan. Thiry-three thousand baes
were subscribed in Madison County, Alabama, within
q week.
Captain Vim. Morris Armstrong, late Of the United
States Navy, died at Norfolk on the both OF June.
The Court Of Comfy Commissioners Of Limestone
County Alabama, have resolved to levy tax Of fifty
per cent upon the of State tax of each taxpay-
err to rse funds to equip the troops from that county
Gen. Floyd has selected Col. Reynod and Col.
Harry Heys az commanders Of the two regiments Of
FIoyds Brigade, now organized and encanped near
Wytbsyille, Va
Richmond papers Tepor! the arrival there OF two
prisoners Of war-one private in the regular army,
the other Zouave in undrsss uniform They were
takn at Clouds Mills, and are in confnement with
other prisoners at the depot in Richmond
Edmond Rufn, who fred the first gun against Fort
Sumter, and Colonel Lockridge, who was with Walker
IN Nicaragua, among recent arriyals p Richmond.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
AFFAIRS AT ALEXANDRIA.

ALExASDRIA Tuesday, July 9, 1861.
II is now estimated that there about 1000 Seces-
sion troops within hours walk Of Fairfax, with
large bodies Of horsemen on the roads between our
pickets and that point It is not probable from indca.
tons, that they will be allowed to remain there much
longer.
The election to-day a very fat affair. 1t 1. un-
derstood that 72 votes poe1 for Close and Minor
to the Legislature No opposition.
Four Rebels were killed by the pekets Of the Penn
sylvana 4tb on Sunday the fourth body being found
in the woods yesterday. He was recognized % the
brother Of a neighboring farmer, named Fairfax.
The news from the camp to-day is unimportant.
The City of Philadelphia, an ice boat, still guards the
city front.
Lieut.. Chauncey NcKeever U. g. Army, Acting As
duiant General Of this Brigade, has been sp
pointed Captain in the Adutan,General's Department
and viii remain here duty on Col. Heinlelmans
staff.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
THE GERMANS OF MISSOURI

To As Editor Of The N " Tibnne
SIR: Your Missouri correspondent Of Friday, though
evidently actuated by desire Of doing justice to the
Germans Of that State, makes a statement calculated
to convey an erroneous impression regarding the
strength and efficiency Of the German element in main-
tanning the cause of the Union and crushing ont rebel
lion in the West. Your correspondent! says that there
is a large proportion Of Germans in Col Boernsteins .
regiment. TIE fact is that there only five Amei-
cana Ia that regiment and that Of the eleven regime Its
40 far raised In Missouri Elk almost exclusively
German, viz: the regiments 0f Coils. Sigel, Boern-
stein Schuet,ner, Almstedt, Kallmann, and Sieiel.
Out Of the remaining five regiments there is only one
in which the majority is not German, viz; that Of
Col O'Fall o. in which the fdsh outnumber the Ger
mans in q large degree. In addition to those regular
regiments the Home Guards Of the principal cities
and towns are chiefly German, at St Louie Boone
yille and Jefferson City. Without wishing 70 detract
from the native-born who have nobly sustained the
Union in Missouri eaonot refrain from expression
of ANNOYANCE at the 10 which tue German ele
ment and tho German service appears 10 have been
ignored especial as this element embraces all within
n thousand Of the armed defenders of the State. If
Missouri be saved for the Union and the present. state
of things guarantees that il will be it is due TO the
Germans who are fighting there Pro QrIs et foeis.
Mr. Seward therefore, spoke prophelicaly, when, on
his late tour through the West be assgbed 10 the Ger
mans the task of saviog Missouri for liberty.
Hs,s. York, June ~, ls6L FR X.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
ONE OR TWO CORRECTIONS.

To ne Editor Of The " y. Tribune.
SIR: You have been misnformed and have done in
Justice 10 the Connections Brigade encamp.d here.
In the first place. Col Terry the First did not forbid the
crcu ion Of TmB TRIBUSE IN this regiment He Is not its
Colonel but the honor Of undins the Second o
warm Republican home. and not only permits the ceuls
on of the bundle you kindly send but buys copy for himself
Col Burnham Of the First Democrat but kHov that be
ordered the Sergeant, Msor distribute your bundle regularly
and II done For the week neglected for
we have been oeaby busy and what nobodys business
was done by nobody In the Third there has eeshy been no
such prohibition. a.,
The ashnston and NewYork papers say but le Of
~ which we dont compln; bat they that little wrong
They se determined COloEe The Let s com
,sndea by Col George Bunhsm Of Hartford the 20 by Col
Allied H. Tsry Of Haven and tho I'd by Col John L.
ChAheld Of Waterbury, all under the Command Of Big der
General Daniel II yer Of Norwich. go,
Do you count the lansned gentleman emong thoe three
Green whom your sharp military hss detected
You ar. ae msken. Gen. Tyler graduated at West Popt
was fourteen yeas in the army and has since III corhrcuoh
with railroad eDterpsss had large experience IN moving masses
Of men material tie has the usual number Vi eyeecth ana
they are exceedingly sharp. . ,,, =, 49,. !,
In short are miserable In any respect We have good
Coour good Gene al good position he advance good
i,s good rides good yictuas ad good eaWe ana We read
Tu, IHrsR really don't know what the newspapers eau
ay about We have three psi oners ana tour hue horses
gISu, th. enemy and o " are sltrI more
CAPTAIN IN THE CONNEtTlCUT riKsT
Camp Ne ponei Let Regiment c. v, Falls ChuIeh, fahtsK
County, Va, June 20. 1851.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03

PRIvArHER OFF HATTRRAs.-Capt. Roberts, Of
the ship Columbia, from Bordeaux for New-Orieans
driven off by the blockade arrived here last evening"
reporting that ON the 26th ult., between Ocracoke
and Hatteras. be was chased by small priyateer
ate amer, who fired ten guns at HIM but the sho, al
fell sh ort, and having good wind, be escaped.
ASoTHER PRIzE.-The prize bark Sally Msgee, OF
Richmond Capt. Soue, arrived here last night in
charge Of Prize Master Lieut. Bryant, from Rio janet
70 and Hampton Roads, June 26tb, with coffee She
WAS bound to Richmond and seized while approaching
Hampton Roads by the United States RunOoat Quaker
City, and placed in charge Of prize crew from The Uni
ted States steam frigate Minnesota
CAsUALTIYs OF THs WAR.-The total number OF
casualties on the side Of the Federal forces that oc
Cured during the month Of June was loI: VI these
81 soldiers killed and ~ woupd-d Ia battles ana
skirmishes; 20 wepe killed and were wounded acei.
dentay either by the careless of firearms, OF oy
drownivg or being run over By railroad cars; died
of disease and was shot for aisobedence OF orders.
ON the part of the Rebels is impossible 10 state ac-
curatey the number Of killed ana wounded; and per.
hans we NAV never be informed OF the lrne state OF
farts in reference their casuaes. AS Ear ss our
knowledge extends, however, there bave been "a
killed and 20 wounded in battles and Skfmishes. Az
the attack Of Home Guards OF ST. Louis psn the CHI
zens on the 18th ut., six persons were Killed.
CAuGHr.-A G. Applsr, the rabid secession eoi.or
of The Hgan,bai News, was arrested last os'uruay,
and taken by Major Hays 10 camp. Wbea i9u.a 20
was concealed b,fDces fpd Jeds: lie Deesea ~ 20
reIeased on taking the oath OF allegiance out Maos
i,nt prefsrIed to feed him on pork and oeans' ana
make hip, work awhile for Uncle sam.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
A VIRGINIA EDITORS VIEWS OF THE PRO.
GRESS OF THE WAR.

The Richmond E4aminer, which has always been
side by eide in extreme views with The Ch9rle'ton
Mercury, says;
"NothinQ would have been easier than for Virginia
and Mary land or for Virginia alone to have prevented
the inauguration OF Lincoln III Washington, aud there
by 10 have driven or confined the Administration
North of Mason and Dixon's line; and, for the fret
month after the Inauguration, a few thonsand SOUTH
ern troops might have readily expelled II from Wash
uptOn Every day since then II has been strengthen
inc jts positi6n and introducing troops for defense
faster than the South has levied them for assault
Nothing is more certain than that, II wa had forced
them TO fight, without discipline on either side, We
should have whipped them; nothing more doubtful
than whether Northern or Southern make the beet
reQnlars BY daJay, we lost the advantage ich the
hardy ndependent eelfrolan habits give To Southern
efs A wear dill will make Northern factory baud
better regular solder than Kentucky huntsnlan or
a Texas ringer because the factory hand Is ready
made au,onafion; aud auromata what they want In
war on the large scale.
Some Of the Northern soldiers may be anxious to
return home but une-tenhs Of them are men without
property, business or employment who hre rehdy 10
make war their permanent calling. Our soldiers
mostly men Of property, or men who could be more
pro6lably employed at home than In the army. They
are inpatient for battle, because they know 1t IA H.
eyitable; can zee nothing Piuhed oy deay, ana, as
sensible men, believe the sooner the war 10 begun the
sooner il will be ended. The sulerings IN bank are
almost eaua TO the suieringe In battle, and nothing
but victory conquer peace and pnt an end 10 camp
life The North has already blockaded the Chesapeake
and ali the rivers Of Eastern Yrgia and seized upon
Alexandria Thus much il was not 10 our power, may
be- TO prevent Bat why let them seize upon Newport
News ravage the periDsuli between the YORK and
james Rivers take and fortify Arlington Ilghts, aud
subugate the half of Fairfax County, They were
conqnerng US inch by inch, and till the arrival of the
Pretiient, we not making show of regular retist-
ance To retreat 20 be the whole business oil our
regular army and the little skimishing that occurs IL
"A mere partisan affair quite out Of the programme OF
the campaign aud II n defiance Of at least without
orders from above. So far we have managed our Ie-
treat admirably, for neither Xenophon or Moreaa lost
70 few men; but will reIreatng weary out and con-
quer the enemyl We think not. Indeed we are
sure that his appetite for plunder will but increase 30
long a. resistance is part Of military programme
Our soldiers cannot defeat the enemy till the oeers
head them into battle"
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
FROM THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI
u. s. STrANER BRoOKLTS, OFF Pass
L'OUTRE, ESTRAScE TO MISSISSIPPI RIVER, :
AT THY BAR, June 3, 1861.


We have captured several yesses--taken them AZ
pTizes-and the circumstances under which some Of
them were taken exceedingly interesting lhs
splendid steamship General AlirAmon (under BflIi-h
colors-bogns transfer, probably-she was American
the other day) vhch ha been dithng back and forth
bet ween New rlesns and every week for some iiae
past hove in sght here day before yesterday and stood
in for the bar. Suddenly she made us out ana
away she SHE'D ont seawafd again. then headed IN iof
the North East Pass few miles OF. determined torun
the blockade and trusting TO her light DRAFT TO carry
her IL there. OF ooune, when we made her oui we
ran for her at She cut and for It Like good
fellow. Soon ss We got in range, the being nearly
safe we e, drive shot across her bows She paid no
heed still, and then sent shell night under her
forefoot Just within few yards lshe was then noui-
dering in the shoal water when she eoncl lded II was
q bad bu,iness try To get clear OF the Brooklyn,
rounded TO, and ran down under our stern.
But the chase oh, how eXciiisg II was We took
her fer privateer at first. All hands were a, quarter
everything in fighting trim and when the shots were
fi ed the furore intense. We al once sent lLe
crew on board lieutenant taking formal po-scsti'n
and sent her OF communicating with the commanding
officer at Mobile. She had passengers on board
bat what else, can't say. An elegant prns.
The same dsy We captured the bTigt HOPE and Venus
and warned of the Sardiuian bark Mississippi, from
Turin. Oar hhnds are full you rec.
Mr. Brooks four first assistant engineerl was sent
over in the Gen. Miramon, Lieut. Adams IN charge
Speaking Of Brooks-yon k0ow be s a 'irginian- II
in.t mention that he ID u stauneh Union man. Lethis
Cincinnati friends know that glorious fact.
Yesterday Sunday the rebels tried TO communicate
with u.s. and the impertnent fellows, on equal teiIur
Aying their so-eaed National Gag, "sn conjunction
with hag Of truce But IL wouldnt work. Our
ca 1tain headed them of they came down IN small
boat from Fort Morgsnl with OF our CUTTERS aud
told them two ferodors looking officers, who clustered
and fumed that, while be wouli recognize the white
hae-the flag Of truce-we could not, and would not,
recognize the rebel Aag and that, II they wanted to
Communicate they must haul nat f0R dOpsi No
more rebel aags allowed 10 fly in tEis region.
Porter Of the PowbatAn lover AT the Southwest
Passl, they SAY put lO-inch sheil through rebel
steamer tie other day that came little too mpei-
nently near-let daylight through bintc he coild sr
better. One vessel that took came near having the
same fate Az she wouldn't "cOme too" after repeated
ghots. il will not do TO trihe with our zig guns.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
REBEL ACCOUNT OF THE FIGHT AT
ROMNEY
BALTINoRr, Tuesday, July ?, 1861.

BALTIMORE, Tuesday, July 2 1861.
correspondent in Winchester, Va. has forwarded
the following account of the skirmish between the
pickets Of the Union and rebel forces near Romney.
1t extract from letter idressed to the Hon. j.
NJ. Mason at Winchester, BY gentleman in Col Nc
Donald's regiment, dated
HE,DoUARTERs. RoMsYY, June II a. m.
Yesterday lWednfs fsdayj Richard Ashby left, with "a
portion of bis command, twenty-one strong, from capt
Il. Ashby's company, on scouting expedition 10
Mary land. Dividing his command into three bodies,
he, with Fix men, met strong force of forty United
Stetes dragons, regulars, and made running night
with them, killing number Of the enemy.
Himself and three Of his men aIe missing, but two
escaping, and fear that they have beer Killed, as
their horses were led off by the enemy. Capt. Ashby,
who was slso scouting with Elk men. hearing OF the
fight Immediately started in pursuit to rescue or avenge
bis brother. On his way be was joined by four OF his
men, making eleven in all :,
They came upon the enemy, 20 strong hid in gully
filled with brushwOod, upon the opposite eide OF the
river, near Patteson's Greek Bridge The enemy
commenced firing upon him. when he ordered charge,
foring the river in the face OF destructive hre ana
charging upon and completely routing them, they
leaving all 81 cir horses behind them. Ashby loss
was two killed and two wounded and Tour hoIses
killed. His horFe was killed under bin.
Their loss was eight ten killed Ashhy secured
enough horses one of which was his brothers, 10
mount his men bu owing to his small force was COM
by cut up one of his eyes being shot out and hs head
ard neck badly cut by halls.
Upon hearing Of tie fight Immediately started Tor
the scene # action, asking the CAPTAIN to accompany
tne. which he willingly did. We went to Asby
camp. located upon the farm Of Col. Washington, SIX
miles from here but finding tnst the enemy were IN
force between us and the wounded men, that they tine
euemy had returned and that Capt. Asby had gone IN
pursuit Of them with his whole force and Capt Myers
COMPANY, we returned to this place, and are now
waiting 10 lend our aid at the weakest point.
Itis reported that strong force Of the enemy Is al-
proaching upon the Northwest turnpike We are not
only ready ior them but having reliable information
that the enemy 100 strong posted m Paddy Town
we have sent force to surprise them The expedl9n
left before returned from Asbbys Camp, or would
have jo I'd them. -
Captain Ashby bad 40 shots fired at him, and bis
escape was miraculous HE horte was ehot twice
and killed under him. aud lie was wounded slightly ID
ibe leg, which has not prevented bin from pnrsuinS
the enemy.
This is fighting regiment, the chaplain and surgeon
fighting fret and praying and doctoring aferward.
woman was shot dead tins evening 10y roldier
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
GOOD FOR THE MISSOURI HOME GUARD.

ST. LOUIS. TUESDAY. July ,, 1851.
A party Of fifteen Home Guards, while scouting for
coptraband, near Pennington, 81. Francis county,
Monday came upon body of 300 or 400 Secessionirs
They gave them one voley, killing their captain and
several others They then rereated to Ironton. None
Of the Guards were hurt.
J.P. Knott, Attorney General of the State who has
been prisoner in the arsenal for several days was
leased to-day.
is understood that orders have been Issued TO Colo
nes of Regiments in the different parts of the State 10
make no more arrests foor opinion sake
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
LATE SOUTHERN GLEANISGS.
E,o,, IAf RtrhnOnd Dispa,eh Of 1hnysdGg.

the sKIRsIsH on THE RAPPAHAksOck.
eorrespouden Of The Dispatch gives the following
account of the skirnish on the Rappahannock; =,
At about the hour Of clock p. M, on the 2itn the
Federal steamer called the Star passed up the Kappa
hsnnock River as far Ms Towies Point, Jus. peGm
rkanps, and returning Immediately, stopped opposite
the residence of James w. Gresham, esq and WITHIN
about sx hundred yards Of the house. A large barge
armed with two swvels, aud email row boat, con-
tanning together about fifty men, put OH Tor the shore
aud tbe men landed Some ten OF twelve men, armed
with mnskets and side arms up the bank 70 tne
houe processing to be In pursuit Of fows, which Mr.
Gresham informed them they could not get from him.
Willie in the house the company OF captain isnac
8. Hathaway having bad uosice. made their appear
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
FROM CAIRO.

CARo, Tuesday, July 2. 1851
Five men, supposed to be Rebels were arrested
Yesterday near Sandy Ridge Missouri, by scouting
party from Bird's Point and brought TO Cairo, who
proved to be loyal citizens their way home with In
formation in regard TO the Rebels
They report an encampment Of 200 secessionists
near wolfs Island, who are being furnished arms
from Memphis.
II is ruTnofed that Gov. Jackson s at Memphis and
the Rebels in that city say they will attack Birds
Point at an early day.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
NAVAL.
BosTos, Saturd

BosroS, Saturday, July 9, 1861.
The stean frigate suquehapua will sail this evening
or eerly tomorrow morning.
The Cumberland is daily expected at the Navy
Yard 10 10 into the dock for some repairs. .aa
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03

hast ly thrown aside as ipcumbrsnces to backward
march. They left behind them number OF blankets
and other articles of value indicating heavy loss on
their side.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
BATTLE OPPOSITE WIllIAMSpORT
THE REBELS ROUTED.
THEIR LOSS HEAVY .,OURS LIGHT
ST., n,.,,,,b to n. Y. Tribune.

sr.,;,l pl.psteh to The n. Y Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, July 2 1861.
Tb. preparations for the forward movement,
of which we have advised you, are quietly but
RAPIDLY making Evidence that the blow will be
struck before many days comes from additional
and independent sources. OF its nature or d.
recton we cannot properly speak; but you may
rest assured that the impatience of the people
has made itself felt here, and that the Cabinet
has very recently decided to make movement
upon large scale. and to forward an object
which the country has much at heart.
1t is believed that an effort will be made to
capture masked battery near Mount Vernon
tonight.
The Rhode Island battery has gone to Balti-
more, but may be sent further.
The 14th New-York Militia and I'd Maine
crossed into Virginia in the course of last night
and this morning. The l4th is at Arlington
House. A Minnesota regiment crossed tonight
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-03
rxru p1ow ABOUT TO FALL
MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS At WILLIAMSBURG

Twenty One Regiments Enter Virginia