The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-07-05

conversation with q gentleman OF TINS cftys
| He confirms the report OF Capt. Ashbys
skirmish mentioned in my letter OF To-
days The information comes from pro-
yninent member of the State Convention,
who resides at Winchester, and has re-
ceived a letter written at the scene Of &C.
$500 Ashby, Of the Fauquier Black
uorse Troon. fal6lpaerly scott's). starte!
an sno,,,;nn, Narno,l;tiSp, accompanied
G ST q. so oP his ges. m 70 de.
tect and capture, If possible, a spy, Wno1
was known to be secreted somewhere in
the vicinity. .-..-
Capt. A. met n man, who protested to
be friendly 20 the South, md offered 10
lead the Captain and his men to the spot
where this spy was hid. This fellow
proved to be black-hearted traitor, and
conducted the brave little band Of men
into an ambush, where about fifty Yam
kee troops were concealed.
Our men found themselves suddenly
surrounded, but not dismayed. Capt. a.
has been often heard to say that he would
never he taken alive, and, good rs his
word, he went to work with desperation,
clearing the right and left with his power
full sabre, and using his trusty revolver
with powerful effect. His gallant com.
rades were inspired by the desperation Of
their leader, and fought like heroes. SIX
others of Capt. Ashby's men, hearing tho
firing, came rapidly 10 their aid. and
finally succeeded in killing seventeen,
and chasing the remainder of the cow
ardly gang entirely across the Potomac.
Two of our men were killed, and Capt.
Ashby was shot in three or four places,
and had one of his arms broken. tits
hoped that he may survive his injuries.
A more successful fight against such fear
full odds is without precedent.
MARION.
Neo York, June GA gentleman just
arrived here from New Orleans, reports
that British ship recently ran the block
ade, and brought to that port several
hundred tons ofpowder, and q, 900 stand
of arms.
Hagerstown, June 3O.-Two Southern
regiments at Harper's Ferry destroyed
the balance of the railroad bridge, and
crossed over to Maryland, capturing many
boats.
New York, June Bottle Tribune says
forward movements are impossible until
more wagons are ready. One thousand
will be ready by the 18th of July.
The Times says the contest for the
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favor Grow, imperiling Forney, who is
working for Blair.
The Herald says the Government does
not regard the occupation of Harper's
Ferry Of any consequence, everything
being destroyed there.
The journal of Commerce says recent
developments indicate that Gen. Scott
intends no forward movement into Va.
this Summer.
81. Louis, June 30.-At last advices
from Gov. jackson, he was ut Stockton
with 1000 men.
Louisville, July 1.--Burnett and Breck-
inridge are enroute for Washington
Powell will go.
Three half filed companies of Rosseau's
two regiments have gone to camp at
Silver Creek, opposite here, in Indiana.
The exodus excited more laughter than
indignation. They were a very rag-tailed
set.
Baltimore, July 1.-Since 2 o'clock this
morning there have been startling pro-
ceedings. Detachments of artillery and
infantry were posted on Monument
Square, Exchange place, Eighth Ward,
Broadway and other points before day
light, and all the members of the Board
Of Police except the mayor arrested.
1t is said that plot has been discover.
ed at Fortress Monroe.
An attack on Newport News Friday
night was only prevented by an incessant
rain.
New York, July 1.-The Times has a
letter from Russell denying the report
that his correspondence is tempered with
in the South.
| Washington, July 1.-The Federalists
want Fairfax by the 4th of July.
The Southerners are running cars
within ten miles OF Alexandria. N
VIM. Brent, of South Carolina, and
Henry Scott. of Maryland, are arrested
as alleged spies.
A most significant article is published
simultaneously in tho Paris Patrie and
Moniteur, which foreshadows the coming
recognition of the Confederate States.
The Emperor announces for himself
and the other European Powers that the
Confederaey has the same claims to &C.
| acknowledgement as the new kingdom of
Italy, when it shows it can maintain it.
self, and international relations can be
established with it's rulers. I'D
Fremont is commissioned regular
Major General, ranking next to McClel-
Ian.
Patterson's delay in advancing keeps
everything waiting. The Governments
has decided to take him out of the way,
1t is believed a general advance will be
made on the 4th OF July. I'VE
| Fortress Monroe July 2.-The Massachu-
sets Regiment moved beyond Hampton.
Butler dislikes the Massachusetts, regiment,
The naval brigade with battery crossed
Hampton Creek. .l
Clark, of the Louisiana Zouaves was
captured. r..l .rrsr'
Lieut.. Butler goes home to induce Mas
sachusetts to furnish q regiment Of cav
airy.
A flag Of truce arrived from Norfolk
with Lincoln's doctor, Richardson, aboard.
Louisville, July 2.-Gollector Cotton ID
going to station an agent at franklin,
KY, the first station above the Tennes-
see line, on the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad, to prevent the transmission Of
contraband goods.
Washington, July 30-Blair upon being
serenaded, called the Maryland Legisla:
ture nest Of copper-heads, and spoke
tauntingly Of Southern chivalry amusing
itself picking off Federal pickets. He
declared for war till no enemy is Left
He abominated compromise and compli.
mented Gen. Lyon. .....
Washington, July 2.-Fifty dollar treas
ury notes redeemable in two years, are
afioat in business circles.
1t is rumored that Secretary Welles
has resigned Commodore Stockton and
Vanderbilt are mentioned as his success
sors. 100
Daniel e. Sickles' brigade has Sunmursd.
The Post says Welles has not resigned.
The Express says it is not the purpose
to give the Southerners battle on q grand
scale till after August. The Southerners
can have battle by advancing, but Scott