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ALEXANDRIA, July 27.
It is ace1tailed that tie Southsrners had ac-
cE1ate Information Of the National movement,
the withdrawal from Fairfax being part Of
their plan to ambuscade the Nationalist.
We take the above dispatch from the Nash
which it bears date, July ~; three distin-
guished .secessicnists, from Mississippi and
Tennessee, and one cf them in conmaGd Of q
regiment, paid US a visit, and nad tree and
full conversation with he, lasting for more
sat:on. the gentleman frem Mississippi stated
to us tia: they had accurate inform alton Of
:he pl1bs end purposes o!5 the National army,
and that the Confederate Government had
acquired that Knowledge at q cost Of 800, 900!
This statement was made il q confident tone.
ard by J. gentleman whom we indorSe a. q
reliable man. If it be 80, and We give it credit,
there must be trescher7 in the National army.
WHO is the traitor?
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Nsw ORLEANS, Aug. 10.-salss were made
to-day Of 100 bsgs Of coffee at s5e, payable I "a
Confederate States ~ drfasa VIE EGt sta.
vena. 1s fo9me1iy : Federal Engineer, ID nov ;
Confederate army defauisef, ID universally dis~
credited.
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Maine Republican Convention.

TIE Republican State Convention Of Maine
met at Augusta on Wednesday the 7th, and
Was attended By about 200 delegates, who
unanimously nominated Gov. Israel WASH
burn for reelection. The resolutions seem
to be modelled afler the CEittendeu platform,
as they declare that the var has been forced
upon the North, and is now waged without
apy deHire for subjugation Q. conquest, but TO
maintain the supremacy Of the laws and pre-
ssrve the dignity and equality Of the several
States, and that when this object is accom-
TliEEed the war should cease.
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Seventh Rcgiment-Col Cook.
Eighth Regime1t-Col. 0glesby.
Ninth Regiment-Col. Paine.
Tenth Reeime.t-Col. Morgan.
Eleventh Reg1mcnt-Col. Wallace.
Twelfth ReriyDent-ftn]. hfcArt}1,r-

The accoutrements are OF the best charac-
ter, havereack, cantcen, and kna2sack as above
named. TEis should be the auspicious be-
ginning Of q better day for our Illinois vol
untee1s, who deserve to be well clothed and
well armed.
II it has cost us three months experience
to learn the proper treatment Of our volun-
teezs, the lesson will hare been worth retain
ing even though dearly paid for. 8.
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CH1cAao 0rT1cE. Aus. 10.
Tie Iowa and Missouri Telegraph conps-
ny's lie, connecting KsokuE, Moat-ose' snc
Fort Maa;eon, Iowa, direct With ca1cs5o aao
the Esst. wss completed to-daT.
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JF'rom an Occasional Correspondent

ST. LOUIS, August 8, 1851.
There is hot work preparing in Missouri,
We are on the eve OF engagements that With
in thirty days Ti1l determine the position OF
This State In the Southwest; Lyon and Nc
Cplloch are bra@ing up and drilling for
each olher. In the Southeast, JEFF: Thompson,
Pillow and Harris are gathering the rifles and
bowie 6ni1e5 Of Tenneeee and Arkansas a5alnst
The regiments Of Cols. Turchin, Smith, Marsb,
Schae fer, and others. Just beyond the south
e1n State line, within the security Of Arkan-
sas, that pleasant, middle aged gentleman, Mr..
Msssy, supposed to be Sec'y Of State OF Missouri
IS eccentrica1ly engaged in converting worth.
lees paper into more worthless money for
JackEon's army. Ha ran away with the Seal
Of State, leaving behtnd him 4 pleasant house
and bad character. When passed through
Jefiereon three days ago. the Montgomery
Guards, Of Col. Mullgan's S Irish Brigade, were
occupying the 1nanEion and rsdeemiug It
from the lmputatioEs Of its former tenant. 1
have met no regiment in this State, which, in
discipline or muscular build, promises more
service than Mulligan's Ir:ah Brigade. They
Louis Arsenal to guard the Capital during
the slit pg Of the late Convention. l
ba7e heard both the citizens 0: Jeffer-
son City and tie members of the Convention
speak warmly OF their ardor and efficiency
During short visit that paid Col. Mu!ligan,
Hound Gov. Stewart md number OF the dels-
gates st his qusTters. The Colonel has since,
with ssme picked companies, pushed into the
interior Of the State.
Here at st. Lcuis Gen. Fremont has inspired
the Union cause by his unremittlng Eigor.
Bold, adrcit snd scientific, he will make rapid
and successful work in Missouri. 1 doubt il
man in all the Union could be selected, who,
~ association, habits, education and address,
is SO eninently fitted for the Western De.
paItment AZ john G. Fremont He is sol
der by nature and lender of men by a ufe'a
experience. H;s history inspires confidence
ard his preeence affection. The epltaph o'
! secession IN Missouri is " Fremont"
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that Of the negro in the West Indies; and
if every slave in Secessia we're liberated to-
MORROW, the same scenes Of thankfulness,
order, peace, sobriety, and industry,
would tie witnessed and experienced The
danger lies in the present system of COM
pe]ling men and women to work without
wages, and treating .hem as chattels.
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Nct mead, hut Pftspnekn,

ADRIAN, Mich, Aus. "a .etszr rsseiTed
1t Hudson, Mic@, fro9 C:ptsia De GolysE Of
sef snd' Lieut.. Preston well, b9t prisoners.
Tuey h.ya heretofore heea reported killed,
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SOUTHWEST MISSOURI.
Dep1orab1e Effects Of the Rebel lava
A1Qns

From the Missouri Democrat
Our verbal adTiccs from the Southwest re-
zeal . ttaftEl state Of things in that region.
Nul. the destructive marcA Of the rebel in
aId geEeral ont1a"1y prevails. fumberleas
atrocities and exessses are dailY committed
by tie rebel forces, and those in league and
sympathy With them. Il j. estimated that
foul: f;tha Ct the horses in possession Of tue
were stolen ron Sbe eoansfss of 'saspez;=Bsz.
tor, Lavreuce and Newton, the section over
run ty the invaders. Matauding parties aEe
fnrnished with j commission to "hunt,"
%ild term THIS 9sed e oss cover ~, thsss
wagons ere captured wherever found.
One Of these commissions, or "fur-
1crgbs to hunt,' was found On the person Of
y LienteDant, t1om Hickory county. The
dccume1t was signed by Dewitt c. Hunter,
Colonel a man named Smith, 1ately moved
twenty horses and marched with them TO his
home in Jasper county for his private use,
TIE community is demoralized bE this sys-
TEN Of "horse ptiyateering," the lowest
~1etehes in the community taking advantage
Ct the anarchy which prevails to prey on the
Linr, Of sarco2ie, has made a successful
Emit, having captured, it is said, nearly 8
kuId1ed horses. Fo1aging parties levy their
contributions On friend aud foe alike. Ere
qIe1t robberles ofstoEes have boan committed.
Large quantities Of grain have been taken, aud
au Tie Touring mills have been pressed to
relfc1m a share in the "gri,sdaag" exac.ioas.
Tllis system Of plunder is but small part Of
the agpravatiors which stlict the inhabitants
in the regions indicated. Their fears are ex-
cited By rowing bards Of Indians, who it is
confidently believed, accompany tho rebel
horde, The Indians belong to the Cherokee
ard Greek tribes, ard are mostly haltbreeds,
With facee OF hideous aspect It is averred
Oh coed authority, that Cherokee named
Fly, has a commission in his deer
skin Eouch, insu1irg hin reward Of $50
ICE the scalp usually worn By Or. Stem mer, Of
jasper county. Tie names Of other loyal cit
5zeGs n1e MENTIONED, whose scalps are IN good
demand, st 4 paying figure The morals Of
the wemen Seem also to suffer from the i2hu-
1baEisy Of the times. A benevolent lady,
whose Dsme for The honor Of her sex We sup
press, eGl4s a premium for Aat7aan scdIps su11-
cifnt 10 make q 6sd qsilt. Her devotion to the
rebel cause exceeds in q degree the more mer-
cenary motive of the Cherokee, Fry.
We might add numbe1le:5 Instances to the
above, but we forbear for the present. The
rsople are fleeing from these terrible evils
that st1lict them at heme, and are seeking an
asylum amoDg utter strangers. The road be.
tween Springfield and Mount Vernon has
| bsec fired with fugltiyes for several y eeks.
| VT can but hope that the time for their de-
fiTer r = NA r q
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Position ef the Opposing Fbrces-1Ae Irish Brig.
ade-1fissoGTt War Shinpsdstefs-Col. Mi&lGs-
gaa on txeesh Hun@3he Epitaph Of Secs.
sic4, III Missouri.
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FROM CAPE GIRAR DEAU.

CAPE Girardeau-1ne ApprsAenssoas q an A.
tdck-yU. stu at Bloon.fe{d-Col. 1larsh's
location and ISu71oundings-His Command
Gen. Watkins Of Missouri.
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We find the following in the special dis
World:
TIE FEELING N THE WEsT.-The War spirit
In the West, as reported By letters constantly
received here, is intense In Illinois, nearly
MI the leading men Of the State are taking q
hand in the military business. Hon John F.
Farrsworih Is here fer the purpose Of getting
told to dsy that number of policemen and
Others, formerly under the celebrated John
Wentworth, ex-mayor Of Chicsgo, are urging
lin also 10 raite regiment, ard it il thought
he will consent to Do 20.
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8UuUoae3 NToVeNHeNt of Rebel 1TODF3
10 KeInforce Pillow.
Loumv1LLE, August 10.-No trains have
been allowed TO run eastward Of the Tennes-
see River, from Memphis, for the past two
days. It is supposed that the rolling
stock is engaged transporting tzooFsto Union
City, Tenn
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1Ffom tue C1nc1npati E0mmeFclaI
The Capt T5ler who Was arrested in this
city On Wednesday, Was the commandment at
Fo1t Kearney when lhe civil war broke out.
He deserted the Fcrt, sp;k:ng The caaaon and
stea1ing everything he could. The following
exuaet from letter TrltSe2 TIT II the Fort at
e for its reliability:
FORT KzAHNEx. May IS.
The Commanding officer, Capt Tyler, spiked
Is piecee Of cannon {a1l We hacl last week and
dts1rted the post, taking With h!na about @ Coy
blow up the magazine snd burn the gun carriages,
hut the iragoons mutin1ed and were about to kl1
him after the guns were spiked-so heleft In huz-
n. The dragons are all Union men.
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More Supplies for Birds Polut-M0re
Troops TOR FffloxE..The Rebel Camp
at Union City Broken Up.
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Russell, writing to the London 7sms, from
Washington, on the sth ut, sad: ..
What mas come af1er battle, who car say ,
Atnresfnt Dismiss entirely from the mind Of
Fn9Iard lie idea, 10 matter how II may orig
irsfe. that there: will or ca1 be peace, CON
promIse, union OF secession till var has de-
{etmined the i5sucs-
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SPRINGFIELD, No., Avg. 8.-Much alarm
has been created here in consequence Of re-
ports that the rebels were danking the city
On the southwest and east. The stores we're
clcfed, citizens gathered together all yalua-
bIes easily transportable, and the directors Of
the branch Of the State Bank Of Missouri have
placed about two hundred aud fifty thousand
dollars (nea1ly al specie) in charge Of General
Lyon for safe keeping.
Scouting parties now report the roads all
clear, eud the public mind has become more
cain. Tie only force Of rebels now known to
be in The vicinity, are on Wilson Greek, II
miles from here, and force will be sent to
attack them in a few Days.
The Expected Battle in Missouri.
FRANKLIN, Mo-, aug. 10.-Spriugdeld ad-
vices TO Thursday morning say no battle has
been fought, but one VAS hourly expected.
Five hundred cavalry were ready to move On
Thursday mo1cing, and the Homo Guards
were in motion. Our regulars remained in
position, and the troops lay on their arms on
Tuesday and "Wednesday nights. The rebels
we're then encamped at Wilson's Creek, u
miles from Springfield. On Tuesday evening
slight kkl1mish teok place between patrol
ing parties four miles out On the Mount Fer-
non road, in which four rebels were killed.
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Baltimore SAfe---ArriyA1 OF SIX Batter
les OF Flying Afsl1tery-a-Ctvtl1ans a for.
bIdden 10 CfoAE The Potomac.
drct in Baltimore, in endeavoring 70 stir up
secessionists there, il regarded here as infa-
mous. II he is not more cautious, he will be
arrested on the charge OF treason.
Baltimore is henceforth in no danger.
There are regiments enough Of Union troops
around and at the city, as base of operations,
TO occupy the whole principalitF.
Penney ylEania Flying 1rtillerE, to the
amount Of six batteries, arrived here to dsy.
Civilians ire today denied passage across
the Potomac on any pretext.
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Gov. Wise,
The story Of the battle between Rosencraue
and Wise, and the capture of tbs latter, is
sheer nonsense.
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Sundays Dispatches.
SUNDAY T ETENING-u O'CLOCK.
LATEST FROM CAIRO.

ALI Iafe NoK-RebeI Advnnee--An-
ether Attempt ON the Railroad
HE Big Guns al RlG3af.
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Official List or the CasuaIttua at Ball
huns
Washington Correspondence n Y Herald, 9th.1
1.tusT n1tIatnE-GYN tYIER
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-06-21
Public Sale

@ r r E A L EST Il TIE.
DY virtue of order OF the Orphans Court of
I'D Bedford County, the subscriber will offer at
public saie, the prt misses, ia the village OF
Clearville, In Monroe Township in said county,
Saturday the Sd day of August next,
HOUSE AND LoF OF GROUND,
late the property of Mrs. Hannah Horton, decd,
situated main street in said village, bounded by
said main street on the east, alley on the west,
Isaac Groves lot the north, and lot of Nicholas
Border ON the South
The location of said property is desirable one,
making it worthy the attention of apy one wishing
a comfortable home. The improvements are two
story log dwelling house, log stable, with we'll OF
good water at the door.
TERMS.-One third OF the purchase money in
hand at the confirmation of the sale, and the
balance in two equal annual payments thereafter
without interest. TO be secured by judgments OF
bonds aud mortgage. Sale to commence at one
O'Clock DAVID EVANS,
June 81, 1861. Trustee
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-06-21
FROM HARpER's FERRY.

SANDY Hook, Nd, june Is, II Ma
person who left Harper's Ferry half an hour
ago states that the town has been entirely de-
serted by the military.
Another messenger contradic,s this, aud
states thata large body are yet stationed at
Bolivar, a mile back Of the Ferry.
All the Government buildings are entirely
destroyed, with the exception of one storehouse,
the blacksmith shop, and The rife works, which
were spared SO rot to jeopardize private
property. The bridge across the Shenandoah
has also been spared.
American algs are flying at Berlin and
Knoxville.
Martinsburg is said to be occupied by .
large force of United States troops.
Martinsburg is in Virginia, some miles from
the Potomac, aud 90 the Baltimore aud Ohio
Railroad. The troops there have probably
come by railroad from Cumberland.
Martinsburg is only nineteen miles west Of
Harper's Ferry. The troops az Martinsbura
can easily come on there, aud there will 0 MY
BE- tie crossing of the liver at the Ferry to
obstruot travel betweeen Wheeling and Wash.
ington.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-06-21

returned tonight.
Ex-Governor Manning. Of South Carolina,
brought the order to eYacuAte Harper's Fer
ry.
The Express saw the Scott Legion ON the
march to day and also the First City Troop.-
Both looked we'll and were 10 good health.
Tue Phiadelphia troops reached here safe
ly.
There are, on the whole line in Virginia.
about four thousand men in the compaDv's
employ, many of whom are thrown out Of em-
ployment by the action of the State aad the
effects of the war.
The turnpike bridge, on the mouth of the
Shenandoah, is also to be burned, according
to the report. Every Bight some further des-
truction may be done, ss no Uuited States
troops are 10 sight, or reported as being near,
to prevent 1t.
HAaERsrowN, June 16.-Several pickets
were thrown across the Potomac, last night,
opposite Williamsport. The FIRST division
under General Cadwaladef, erosred to day.
the troops gallantly wsding the stream up to
their waists in water, covered BY two pieces Of
the Rhode Island battery, which were planted
on a bluff near WillIamsport.
Information deemad reliable has been re-
eeiVed here iorday, stating that the rebels
abandoned Lewisburg after burning all the
cars and locomotives there belonging to the
Alexandria, Hampshire, and Loudoun Rail-
road terminating there. This was probably
induced by knowledge Of the approach of
Col. Stoae's column BY way of Edwards Fer
ry, aud the fact that the Federal forces from,
Alexandra had rebuilt the bridges, stocked
that end of tue road, aud had telegraph
completed 10 a distance of Is miles towards
Leesburg.
Gov Hicks arrived here this forenoon, to
consult with Gen. Patterson. He visited rbs
camp, aud was received with chesrs by the va
rious brigades AT the Washington House,
where be 10 staying. he was repeatedly call
ed upon for speech, but declined to address
them on the Sabbath, promising. how
ever, TO crafty them to morrow. He was
soci'ly called upon BY many of the citizens
| to day.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-06-21
FURTHER DETAILS OF AFFAIRS AT
HARPEk'S FERRY.

HAGERsToWN, June I6.--The Associated
Press express from Harper's. Ferry returned
here late last night, a0d reported as follows
He was at the latter place several hours in
the afternoon. All the Baltimore aud Ohio
Railroad buildings except two had been burn
ed. also, the tressel work for three hundred
yards, connecting with the bridge over he
Potomac. The bridge over the Shenandoah
was still standing.
Persons walked along the canal, on the
Maryland side of the river, without being fred
upon yesterday
A few sentines remained along the river
shore. The two camps on the heights con
tanning about six hundred men of the remain
ing force, we're vacated to night, and followed
the man body towards Winchester. The lar
ger part lsay fourteen rhousandl of the troops
stationed at Harper's Ferry, go southward to
Join Beauregard's aud Lees forces, and the
smaller body, it is believed, will march to join
Heury A. Wise at Itomney, who 1t is under.
stood will march TO oppose the advance of
General MeGlellan's column from the West.
Governor Wise has three thousand men at
Staunton, one regiment of which has already
marched.
Great numbers of small arms, said TO be at
least one thousand, were thrown into the river
by the rebels, and also their accoutrements,
and'boys and men are amusing themselves by
dividing for them. The town wears desolale
appearance.
Some of the large guns were removed only
six miles up the Shenandoah, aud there aban-
doned.
Il was reported at HarpeI's Ferry that the
loe0nofives of fhekRalfinore and Dhio Rail-
road, below the Obequan bridge, had been
burnt, and also those at Martlnsburg. number
ing at both places upward of seventy.
Tho Virginia piekets who have been absent
two days at point opposite Williamsport have
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-06-21
CAPTURE OF A SLAVER-NINE HUNDRED
AND FIFTY NEGROES RESCUED.

NEW York, June 15.-The ship Nightingale, j
j. Guthrie, u. S. Nary, commanding, arrived at
this port this morning from Monrovia which port
she left May 9Th. She is an ehored at Quarantine.
The Nightingale captured April sd, off
Kabeuda, on the western coast OF Africa, by the
U. s. sloop-of-war Saratoga, having on board nine
hundred and fifty negroes. She was taken iuto
Monrovia, where the cargo was put on shore.
The slave cargo which was landed, consisted OF
272 men, 81 women, $40 boys and % girlS-makine
total OF S0l; IG0 having died on the passage
from Kabeada.
A prize crew OF tweHty-six men was put on board
the vessel ffom the Saratoga, and the ship brought
to this port. There has been considerable sickness
on board the Nightingale since leaving Monrovia
The following men of the Saratoga have died :
Henry Nagle, ordinary seaman; John Edwards
landsman. and Michael Redmond, marine
The Nightingale is clipper ship Of eleven hun
dred tons burden, built ar Portsmouth,, N. f., and
originally intenGed for the Baltic and Australian
trade but as the builders did not fulfill the con
tract, she passed into other hands. Shs sailed from
tlis port September 18Th, with load OF grain for
Liverpool, and arrived at that port October 9th,
where she discharged cargo, and was up tor the
East indies. She sailed FROM Liverpool December
I'd, and the l4th January anchored at the Island
OF Thomas, on the African coast.
On the 22d January, she was boarded of the
Congo by the English steamer Archer and the u.
s. steamer Mystic, when she proceeded up the
Congo river, and remained there until the first day
OF April when she Was fallen in with the Saratoga,
and boarded On that occasion, her papers found
all right, she was allowed to proceed but on the
twenty third Of April she was capiured as already
stated
The captain, Francis Bowen, the Spanish super
cargo, and the cabin servants, made their escape
ilom the vessel the night previous to her sailing
from Kabenda, potion Of the crew having pre-
viousIy escaped in the boats. Those who did not
escape were transferred TO the Saratoga aud ship
ped for the service.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-06-21
CAMP WILKINS, PIrTsBURG, Pr,
Inna I3fb 1851 Z

-SNA-s j
MR. OVER The Hopewel company quietly
repcsing at this place; having arrived here on
Thursday morning at | Il. in. when We were es.
corted by Capt's. Eghleberger aud Reed, TO the
steamer Econ omy, where we we're comfortably
auartered for the night. In the mOraing took
breakfast, at the Hare House, whore s'mine host
done everything, that could add 20 our comfort
and happiness, $50 far the good things Of life are
coneerned,) atel feastiDg fainously, as it IS the
pleasure only Of the soldiers to feast, We Were
corted to camp since which time We have been
carefully attended to, by the officers, and more
especially by the Quarter Master, who supplies us
with the best of TationS, and in abundance In
fact thus far the rations have exceeded our antlc
pations. They it is true, plain, bat substantial
consisting of the best OF bread, fresh beef, salt
pork, potatoes, beans, coffee and sugar.
The utmost good feelirg prevails among the
boys at present, all the compl4ints thus far ex
pressed being that they should be Immediately
equipped and sent to join their brethren, ssway
down in dtxie.'' Our company thus far have been
compimented on their appearance, and good con-
duct, by sstheir appearance, ,, mean their physical
constitution, all being large brawny mountaneers,
! just such calculated for the haTishipS at
tending the duties of the soldier. We number 81
men, all in the enjoyment Of good health, and cx-
pect to be inspected soon, and mustered into the
I years service, under Col. Hoys, and Major John
! W Duncan both gentlemen Of the highest integri-
| t., and marked ability, both being regularly
Schooied for their profession Major Duncan mani
do, from 4 section in which he was long engaged
/ in business, aud :'of which every hill end valley
! possess some pleasing remembTanees.''
/ Wednesday night The camp was thrown into coa-
! siderable commotion, on account OF some or
men, attempting to force an entrance into head
i quarters, which contained large quantity Of
ammunition, such as powder and etrtIidges, one Of
the men captured and lodged in the guard
house, the others effected their escape Since the
attempt the guard have been increased, and statiop
4 ed with arms loaded to prevent ike oceurrance.
| The individual captured was discharged, as usual
without indicting any further penalty upoa him.
although a worthless character and long Known to
/ The authorities Of Pittsbnrg.
On last evening Re ginlent, the Michigan 5th,
passed there en- rout for Washington, and valiant
| set of men they arc, numbering lG42 men all ct
I feiently arined and equipped and vii undoubtedly
render good account OF themselves. The nu-
merous friends of the members OF the HopeWel
company, will direct to Camp Wilkins, Pittsburg,
/ Pa, in of Capt. Eichelberger.
Most Respectfully, &c. FIJI.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-06-21

Orders recalling Harvey go out 90 Wolnes-
day steamer. Were not all ouT ships of war
absolutely required for the blockade he wonld
be brought home IN man of war a prisoner.
Under The circumstances he will be allowed to
chose his own convey snce to America His
guilt Is denied 10 some quarters, but this Is
useless. TIE evidence Is overwhelming.
WdShiagton Correspondence.