Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-21
BALTIMORE. June LIS.

sylFanIa soldiers, encamped at Locust
Point. marched through the streets this
morning en- route for Washington where
an Important movement is confidently pre-
dicted will soon take place.
They have a report that Gen. Butler
will make demonstration towards York
town within is hours. The accounts CT
the battle at Bethel through Southern
channels give but one killed and three
wounded The one killed was shot by
Duryee's Zouayes while lying at the build
ing in which the troops had taken refuge
from Col. Magruder's guns They further
report that they had rifed cannon, and
the NortLcrners had nothing but howit-
zcrs
They are guarding tie approaches of
Gen Butler on Yorktown. Masked bat
teries line the route.
The Times Washington correspondent
Of June 10th, says, that Col. Lander has
LEFT Phillifpi, where he was at the head of
six regiments, and it is supposed he has
made forced march across the mountains
to Manchester. distance of 80 miles.
4 dispatch to the Tribune says that the
President is working at his message. He
will take the highest ground in favor of
prosecuting tie war with the utmost vigor,
finishing it by next winter if possible. He
calls fer half million of men, and the APP
preparation of two hundred millions Of dol
lars.
No indication has yet been given by the
Administration, in regard to the course to
be pursued toward the prlYateer's men cap
tured on Saturday.
The prevailing impression is that they
will be hung, though it is feared that in
retaliation many good Union men will be
made to suffer.
4 dozen rifed cannon, cast in the West
tern Foundry, have been received here /;
SIX OF them have gone to Alexandria. The
steamer Monroe with several columbiades
and large quantity of ammunition, has
sailed.
A gent just arrived from Fortress Mon
roe, states that an attack was to be made
on Great Bethel, by Gen. Buffers forces,
tonight
At Aqua Creek, several heavy guns on
new batteries have been mounted by the
rebels,
WASHINGTON, June 16
DETAILS OF THE SITUATION To-DAY-In-
formation of positive character was re-
ceiged at Col. Heintzalmann' head-quar-
tiers in Alexandria this morning, that move
ments Of the rebel camps at Manassas
junction, undoubtedly indicating an inten-
ton to retreat from that point, were 60
ing on all day yesterday, A large num-
Der Of wagons were concentrating at that
point, and the troops were busily engaged
in packing up as if for departure. All
their stores were being loaded, clearly
proving that a retreat, not an advance,
was contemplated.
Insurgents at Manassas are reported
to be suffering greatly for want of water
and medicines. There is much sickness
among them, caused by their unusual la
Dor and exposure. Slaves cannot be
brought up to their front to do the heavy
work, for fear OF their escape.
The entire Secession force at Harper
Ferry has doubtless reiterated to Win
chester. General Scott received news OF
the occupation of Harper's Ferry by the
advance guard of Gen. Patterson's army
last night The Federal troops also crUss-
ed the river at Point of Rocks, eight miles
below. and at this moment at least forty
thousand troops are on Virginia soil and
on the strategecic line from Alexand ia to
Harper's Ferry,
1t now looks as though Gen S:ott's
promise to have the Stars and Stripes
floating over Richmond on the 10th prox-
imo would be made good.
Fl, MONROE, (vIA BALT.) June Is.
4 person just from Newport News re-
ports skirmish there this morning. Three
companies sent out by Col. Phelps, to drive
in cattle belonging to secessionists, were
fred upon by a company Of light horse,
and three men wounded. The rebels es-
capped, and the detachment succeeded in
its purpose.
The rebels are evidently landing large
body of troops at point seven miles
above Newport News, on the same side of
the river; steamers come down the river
daily. An attack from that qurfter is an
ticipated.
INDIANAPOLIS, June II.
The indianapolis Journal has received
the following dispatch from Col. Lewis
Wallace, commander Of the 18th regiment
at Cumberland, in regard to the fight at
Romney:
CUMBERLAND, Md, June 16.
After the fight at Romney, the rebels
did not rally and return; they ran sixteen
miles before they stopped. So far from
my retreating, l brought into camp at
Cumberland their tents, valuable arms,
uniforms, and medical stores, without leav-
ing anything behind. Their rout was total.
Next day there were seven funerals in
town. We killed Captain, an ex-mem-
Der of the Legislature, and took one of
their Majors prisoner. I send you this to
stop the infamous secession SANDERS
about my retreating, started by some cow
ardly scoundrels in Alexandria. NV bows
are entitled to all honor, and they won it
bravely. They have not forgotten Buena
Vista LEW, WALLACE.
Col. 18th Regiment.