Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-07
New YoRK, June |
NEW YoRK, june |

The Posts dispatchs state that there was a
skrmish last night at Falls Church. six miles
back of Arlington Heights.
The Government pckets were attacked by
the rebels, and number Of shots exchanged.
Several of our soldiers were wounded.
A later despatch to the Post says a force of
cavalry and infantry attacked the rebels at
Fairfax Court House at day-break They
encountered vigorous resistance and were fir
ed at from the houses on both sides of the
street.
Lieut.. Tompkins had his horse shot from
under him. and his cavalry was then sur
rounded by the infantry, who beset them in
front and rear. but they fought their way
through, taking five prisoners.
One of the cavalry was killed and two
wounded. Liut. Tompkins reports that the
rebel force amounted to 1900; his own men
to only 100.
A letter received states that Tennessee will
give a great Union majority, and that 10000
troops can be raised by the government there,
raised through the exertions of Senator John
son.
WAsHINGToN, June IL 80 P. NJ.
The steamer Freeborn has just reached this
city from Aqua Creek
The Captain reports two of the rebel bat
teries had been silenced and captured by our
forces aud that one remains in the possession
Of the rebels.
The contest had been very severe.
WAsHINGToN, June /.
Reports received up to l p. NJ. from General
Mcdowell, state that at the fight at Fairfax
Court House, twenty-seven Of the rebels were
killed Four of the Union men and two of
the United States Cavalry and four horses,
we're also killed.
ALEXANDRIA, June |.
Steamer Gypsy from Arlington via Fort
Washington at | 0 o'clock this morning, brings
information that the engagement at Aqua
Creek resulted in the retirement of the
steamers Freedom and Anacosta, after Sc
we're fight, in which a number we're killed on
both sides. The steamers are awaiting the
Pswnee, which stopped at Fort Washington
to await the arrival Of a transport steamer
with troops, supposed the New York list
They will proceed in company. The 4th
Pennsylvania regiment arrived at Alexandra
to-day. Three wounded soldiers were brought
in this morning from the neighborhood Of
Fairfax Court House.
New YoRK, June /.
The 7th regiment arrived and marched up
Broadway at $50 p. NJ The reception was
grand and enthusiastic.
ALEXANDRIA, June |.
Shortly before midnight on Friday night,
skrmish took place at Arlington Mills
Browns Zouayes had just arrived to relieve
the Michigan regiment, and had posted their
sentinels, when the rebels attacked them
The Union troops drove them back. One
Zouave was killed and one wounded. 1t is
supposed that one of the rebels was killed or
wounded, but was carried of.
WAsHINoroN, June /.
The official report Of the Aqua Creek affair
reports the conduct Of the naval officers as
daring and efficient The enemys batteries
within range were silenced, but gun at
distance could not be harmed. One OF the
seamen was wounded. 1t is not known what
damage was done to the rebels, but il is cer-
tain that the shells burst over or near the men
serving the guns.
CHAMBERsBuRGH, June j.
There was slight skirmish to-day at Will
Transport between company Of Home Guards
and the rebels. Three Of the rebels were
wounded. A large force Of Federal troops
ere encamped in this vicinity and Gen. Pat
'crson a evnecied Tomorrow.