The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-08
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-H'i'''ty hioveincnts liz Western Virginia
PnILLPPA, July 2, o'clock, +. M.-This column
OF the grand army Of the Department of the Obir
Consists in part of the Sixth, Seventh and Ninth
Inulana, the Fourteenth Ohio, with portions of The
FIFTEENTH and Sixteenth Ohio, and First Virginia
ana the iui Cleveland Light ARTILLERY, with theiI
new rifed cannon. The whole body is under tbs
command of Gen. Morris.
Ite other column is under General McCIeiIan's
oirect command, with Bi2sdier- Generals Schleict
ana k"secrans The latter is n0w mainly concen-
trated at BuckhaunOn and Weston. Col McCook',
German regiment has grnc there with all other
troops in Western Virginia, excepting those guard
ing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and holdino
Grafton.
The rebels are exercising the utmost vigilance q,
their camps on Laurel Hin, thirteen miles from
mere. Some their masked batteries have been
u!ScoveTed They have ride pits for mile this
sue 'heir oanp, ard it is suppos, similar prepa-
ratihns have been made on the other side
Henarai Mcclellan left Clarksburg Yesterday
morning to head his column. Every preparation
mas oeen made Tor a movement, which is expected
every hour.
BucKnANNoN, Va july 2.-Gau. Rosecraps oc
cnpled this place on Sunday morning. and will pro
Daddy remain here for several days The rebels are
aed, ana are reported to be in large force at
neVefiy and BeaIlington At the latter place for
tihca'loGs and n casenated redOubt have been
erected. Four cannon are planted commapdinr
the PhilHppa road. The position is sa;d to be a
very S'rnng Gne. From the most reliable reports
II If aScef'aineo that from seven to ten thousand
armed seceSsionists in the vicinity
At least fifty s cessionists were brought befnrn
Hen. kosecrans yesterday. Nearly all were dis
charged on taking the oath.
G'n Mcclellan is fully expected here to-day.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 2-Preparations are beinn
mace to send such foice to the mouth of the
kanawSa as will give the retels a chance to show
their metal. Gen. Cox, at Camp Dennison will
command. Gen Mcclellan is at Buckhannon.-
"ov. Dennlson had dispatches from him at that
point to dav.
fsout of the Secessionists
=, WHEELING, VA, july Ave have information
that on Sunday night the Third and Fourth Ohio
regiments whipped portion of Wise's army near
puGkhahn"n, Crshur county, killing seventeen
and taking ninety-oue prisoners, besides a large
numoef OF horses, with jnconsiderable loss on our
quickly pursued.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 3, p. M.-We have news
here by two gentlemen direct from Webster, wi hch
place they left ON Tuesday morning, that lust be-
iore their departure messenger came in there
nearing brief dispatches OF fight which took place
at BnckhannoD, on the previous evening. The
Third and Fourth Ohio regiments had attacked
the rebels at that place and completely routed
then' IwentT-nine rebels were killed, a large
NUMBER wounded, and several prisoners taken On
our side none were killed. and but a few wounded
Nour'her particulars of the fight had been receiy-
ed, the messenger having lett in hot haste.
Army orsiers--Gen Fremont's Department
nAsHlNGToN, July G.-C8pt. Baird, Assistant
Adiutant General, is now acting as chief of the
staft OF Gen. Tyler's Brigade.
Inc following is the substance of the army orders
just issued: ~
The State of Illinois and the States and Territo-
res west OF the Mississippi river and on this side
Il the hncky Mountains, including New Mexico
Will I'D iuture constitute separate military com.
mand to be known the Western Department
under command of Major General Fremont of tbe
United states Army. Headquarters at ST. Louis
1t having been sscertained to the satisfaction of
n llpnn ant ttnf
Thomas Goede, of the Fourth Artillery eu:ertains
ana has expressed treasonsbie designs against the
Government of the United States, his name will be
stricken from the rolls of the army
No volunteer will be DISCHARGED upoD Sur
geon's certificate of disability until the certificate
shall have been submitted to the Medical Director,
ana shall have been approved and countersigned
by him.
Captain John McNabe, of the Tenth Infantry
having, while in command Of Fort Laramie. qiven
satisfactory evidence of bis disIovaty to the Gov
einneht, the resident directs that his name be
stricken from The rolls OF the army.
lie also directs that the name of Assistant Sur
geon Lafayette Gould, of the Medical Staff he
stricken from the rolls for refusing to renew his
oal6 OF allegiance.
The ChapIains of the New York Volunteer Repi-
htntS mustered into service for two wears will re
ceise the psy and allowances that are granted N
tue Chaoians OF the three years regiments
Professor La Mountains balloon was brought to
camp Mcdowell near Falls Church, to-day, and
Ihe third Maine regiment, Col Howard arrived
here to-day. Lieut. Barriger's artillery are en-
"""'r"d at lie north And Of w rehi.st'."
Army MGTements--Advance of L. = Troons
WASHINGTON, July T. Indications of active mill
tsry operations Of decisive character are anna
rent here, in the departure to-day of the New Ynrk
ON ara lZih Militia regiments, by rail, in the
direction 81 Nsrtiusburg. Also the d.parture of
the New York Ssh and Green's o. S. Lirbt Artil
lery battery into Virginia.
The New Io'k 23d Elmira Co. regiment, which
arrived here at II O'Clock last night, is under or
ders TO move into Virginia early to morrow morn
ing The I'd Rhode Island regiment are also ex-
pected to leave here tonight. Upward of thirty
riied cannon have been sent into Virginia since
Friday.
Reports current here this evening, that the
trorps on the Virginia side of the Potomac will
very soon be additionally and largely reinforced
Colonel Lamon reached Washington this after
noon III special train, and drove Immediately to
the Presidents house. subsequently, he had an in
terview with tie military authorities He came
direct from Hanesville and Martinsburg
There seems to be no doubt that Gen. Johnston
has been largely reinforced, which has induced the
Government to strengthen Gen. Paterson's col
umn.
Extravagant reports have been prevalent here of
agreat battle between Col. Johnston and General
Patterson, but they lack confirmation The Gov
ernment has u" information on the subject.
Washingt ton Items.
WASHINGTON, July Tt is a general belief
among Congressman, that Stevens of Pennsyi-
vania, will he chairman of the Committee of Wavs
ana Means; and Blair of Missouri chairman of the
Committee Of Military Affairs.
1t vas Mir. stevens ard not Mr.. Grow, as errone-
ously printed in the House proceedings, who spor-
tiVety SAID he would no longer be candidate for
Speaker.
Mr.. Van Wyck in the House, Yesterday, gave
notice. under the rule of his intention, to introduce
ol tn Increase the pay of the private sodery;
also bill to reduce the expenditures of the Gov
ernment.
VIM. R. Sanford, of Ornell, VT, late State Sena
tor, has been appointed assistant DoOrkeeper of
the House of Representatives.
ALEXANDRIA, July 7.-Mr. Vallandgham, mem
Der of Congress, from OHIO, visited the camps f
the Ohio Regiments to-day. Whilst in the camp
of the lst Regiment disposition was shown by
many OF the soldiers to oust him, and notwith and
rug the nerve and courage shown by MIR. Vallan-
dgham, 1t Is probable they would bave succeeded
but ior the protection Afforded him by the DAYTON
Company and the pass he had from General Scott
lie hnaiiy retired to the camp of the Second re-
giment, after declaring himself as good a Union
man as any Of thern, and expressing bis scorn for
the mob spirit shown by his fellow citizens Both
Gen. Schenck and Col. McCouk were temporarily
absent during the scene.
1t being ascertained that farmer named Capt
Mason, in the vicinity Of Falls Church, beyond our
pcKets, was about to remove his stock OF goods to
the enemies country, General Tyler took the pre-
caution to seize them while en- route which was
done this morning at daybreak bv outposts of the
First Connecticut Regiment. Five horses, five
y later report represents the goods as having been
returned, the charge against Capt. Mason not being
sustained
The Rev. Mr.. Leftunich Of the ID PRESBYTERIAN
Church, opposite headquarters in this city, in his
sermon to-day took strong Southern grounds in
treating OF the present state of affairs and offered
prayer expressly for the State troops.
Col. Heintzleman, after conversation with the
minister, decided that the church should be closed
and accordingly this evening sentinels were placed
around It,. At special request. however, Col. IL.
subsequently withdrew the order, being of the
opinion that nothing the reverend gentleman could
say would hurt the Union cause
The aiiair created considerable feeling among
the religion; community, and affords quite a relief
in the way OF excitement. The Church is not omen
this evening 1t being understood that the elders
think it injudicious to allow Mr. Jeftp,icb to
preach this evening under the circumstances
LATEST FROM FORTRESS nIoNRoE
t'orrespchdeHce Of the associated Press.l
FnRTREss MONROE July 5-Secretarv Cameron
and Aduant General Thomas, with their wives
and daughters, arrived here this morning via Bal.
timore, ard have spent the day at Old Point and
Newport-News. Two daughters of Secretary
Chase. Col. Van lenselar aid to Lieutenant Gen
eral Scott, Professor Bartlett of West Point, and
Mr. Cobb confidential clerk of MIR. Cameron, are
also of the party.
grand review was held at Newport-N ews an
also at the Fortress and Camp Hamilton.
Besides a short respite from his duties at Wash
lngton, the visit of Secretary Cameron relates t.
the actual requirements of Fortress Monroe in mel
and the material means for offensive operations.
am safe in saying that neither will longer be with
held from General Butler, and that the visit will bt
prod uctive of the happiest results.
General Butler, Secretary Cameron and party
Will pay their respects to Commodore Stringham
before their departure for Washington this eve
ming.
Colonel Bakers regiment, 300 strong, arrived
from Baltimore this morning, and have encsmped