The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-26

cotton and the many losses they mourning, Gnd
fail u see, however, thst although the vast i
teress pecu'sr TO these districts NAV para!yzed tie
great BODY Of ihe people respond, pcs with enhusssm
yet wih real Eagsn honesty 10 The voice aid sc.iop Of
We nCrte.
BALLOON RKcoxNoIssANCE.
Professor Lowe went into tho eremys county a. far
ar FANS Church with hs balloon on Sunday from which
place be made several ascensors On that day na again
yeeteycsy. he was 20 far towards Tairfax Court
House that his Appearance in the ar created
report here that the rebels had an opposition
balloon. He &ss escorted into the interior by
one company Of The Eighth New York regiment
Major colourr, Of me Connecticut regiment, aeoompa-
MED Precursor Lowe in his voyage and made sketch
the snemys country, thas corec. that vranians
who were fariliar with tho vicinity Of FxYfAx Court
House at recognized s and named the roads, lanes
streams and dwellings. A snal, enoampmsnt Of rebels
was discovered near FAIRFAX Court House. Haps OF
the whole country occupied by the enemy wEl bs
taken by these balloon ssoereions under the srpe4n
tendence Of Professor Lowe. Ke wiz mako another e1-
cufson in few days
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF WASHING
TON TERRITORY IN REsPONsE TO THE PREsI-
DENTS CALL FOR TROOPS.
The following 10 the Hrt response from Washington
Territory 10 the Presdents prccisma.ion for troops
was received BY the President to-day -
PROCLAMATION BY GOVERNOR OF WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
where's the President Of the United States has issued
his proclamation stating that the laws Of the United
States eave bean and nov opposed IN several States
BY combinations too powerful % be suppressed in the
ordinary way and therefore calling for tho militia OF the
that the militia the Territory II Warrington should be-
~ ~ nea INST 1% the
this Territory, 70 cid in maintaining the laws and
integrity Of the national Cnion,' do hereby cali
upon al the citizens Of this Territory capable Of bearing
ARMS and liable 70 militia duty report Immediately 70
the Adutant General Of the Territory and proceed a.
once 70 orsnse themselves INTO companies and elect
their oWr officers In tie manner prescribed by the act
OF January g. 1855, and the amsndssory act Of Feb
ruary A. 1885, 70 organize the militia. The Organization
tant General Frank Matthias, q Seattle, W. T., and
through him 10 the Governor when the commissions win
issue TO the of1ceRs elected.
cauaed ths sal q the Territory 70 DO axed q Olympia
sgs ;sd IND ~ T. ss the
Il a. Acting Governor OF Warrington Territory.
TIE DUNcSs OF TEE CAPITAL.
There are now no lem than one hundred heavy guns in
position the Union fortacsoas extending from the
1 dsps~t at tho Chain Bridge 70 the fort two miles
southwest Of Alexandria, and more aze stu being
mounted Imnsnse quantities Of ammunition have Also
been transported 70 the various batteries ,
FouY guns Of Captain Vassa battery, attached TO the
New York Eighth regiment, now stationed with the
advance posts neaR Falls Chuych
TIE eHCoCD WISCONSIN, REGIMENT.
The Second Wisconsin Regiment thst arrived hare as
night, b composed Of splendid lighting material The
regiment oonsis mostly Of hard listed luubermeu from
the pineries Of the Badger State The say they will nsh
If ordered, and, II not ordered, viii fight anyhow.
THE TRRATY BETWEEN sMmAL x'CLBLLAND AND
GOVERNOR MAaoFFM.
The convention concluded between General Ncc1eland
and Governor Hagon has been the subject Of debera-
ton In the Cabinet oouncis 10 believed that the gov
ernment viii dsapprove Of the terms Of the agreement
The President afterwards reviewed the Thirty seventa
cheered
ARRrrAL- ~ rYn NEW YORK rH1RrY.YIRsT REGI-
49, MENr.
The Thirty New York regiment arrived this after
noon, and to night meved into Virginia beyond
Arlington Eeights.
EXTENT 1.-THE UNION LINES.
The p,ckes Of the Union forces on this side Of the
Potomac extend oil the way through from George
town to Earpers Ferry, Colonel stones advance guard
having met the advance guard Of General Pat.essone
forses near Nonocacy.
EXPECTED ARRIVAL OF TROOPS.
The Thirty. 9th New York regiment hourly expected
to arrive.
Three regiments from New Jersey will, the War De.
parment is advised probably reach Washington on FRI
day.
REPORTS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
ALEXANDRIA, June Is, 1861.
Professor Lowe, in his balloon reconnaissance yes
terday, having discovered scattering camps in tho
vicinity Of Fairfax Court House, Lieutenant Tomp-
k.ns, in command Of his cavalry company, and
several companies Of Connecticut infantry, proceeded
thither last night gentleman just from the Connect
cut camp reports that he heard when he left this morn
ing the tramp Of horses indicating the return Of euten
ant Tompkns' calvary. This information has been OBJ
tanned In consequence Of wild rumor, which has proba
bly, been received here from Warrington that Lieuten
ant 1ompkns cavalry cut TO pieces last night No
Official intelligence Of the operations Of Lieutenant Tomp
kins has yet been received
ALEXANDRA, June 26-P. H.
visit this evening 70 Camp Upton Of the Ohio troops
throws no further light on the reported expedition Of
Lieutenant Tompkns All his men were safe 1t Camp
Tyler this morning. Lieutenant Tompkins was aghtly
unwen.
The accommodating party Of Colonel Cooks Ohio res
ment determined the fact that there troops ut
Nemia this morning
Parties direct from FarSax Court House TO Camp Up
ION report only wv troops tnere yesterday HeSnOon
Mr. Upton the Union candidate for Congress and dele
gate TO the Wheeling Convention returned to his resi-
dence the camp named in his honor to day. bring
ing secession tag, captured by the Ons troops mt Phi
hppi.
Professor Lowe returned with his balloon to Washing
ton this morning
AL ID quiet in this locality, with an abundance Of
troops to protect the Union cause.
Afarmer Matthew O'Brep who lives six miles out on
the Fairfax road reports that the rebel dragons in
that vicinity yesterday afternoon It supposed here
tina. this the company that Lieutenant Tcpkns lie
reported to have met
The Scott House was opened today by the railroad
force in charge Of the military roads Of this DIVISION for
their especs, hotel accommodation. lie located in
quYed property Of absent REBEL at the corner Of Duke
and Warrington streets, with John T. Wallace Of Phila
dephia, In charge Of the commssariat.
The telegraph wires connecting Camps Upton aud Tyler
were cut in several places last night, though strong
force was guarding the road. The was amusngy
explained examination this morning. when appeared
that captain Of the Connecticut Third lately arrived on