The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-20

HAcHasrows, June II, 1851.
ING MaTch M Rarpcr's Frrv Counteymanded-Gh: De-
Hgns of the Rebel-Union Troops leaving for Walking
ton and Cumberland WRECKED Condition of the Rebsl
Forces, &C., dc.
The movement this line has suddenly to halt
In few days at moe there will doubtless be body Of
troops sent TO take possession Of Hspers Ferry but
at present the march in the opposite direction. Is
understood here that the rebee from Harpers Ferry or
the greater portion Of them have been pushed forward
towards the Manassas Gap and Richmond and is
thought that thore which threatened Cumberland merely
acted a diversion and that their numbers not
large was supposed. The design Of the enemy evil
IDENTIFY and Is to keep many United States troops
possible occupied in other directions while hey
ae their forces for the decisive attack between Washing
ton and Richmond, and If this be their design they have
at eas partially succeeded There st time however,
to correct the mistake il 1t be Troops rapidly
leaving here for Washington. The Rhode Island res
ment VIII ch uAt starting for Cumberland has been
diverted from that point marched through this place
this morning frederick where they will take the cars
for Washington. All the regulars here aud from Williams
port horse foot and artillery have been sent TO day by
ipg;-Eght companies United States Infantry, two
panes United States llery and four companies United
The Philadelphia City r oop remain here
Thus far no rebel troops have made their
the immediate neghbOrhood OF Cumberland and Colonel
Wallace will doubtless be able 10 sustain himself until re-
lievei.
No further force will be sent for the present tn d.
rection but all the available strength will be
irated about Warrington, where is now evident thai
the brush 10 10 take place. necessary several addi-
Washington in twenty -four hours. The regiments Of
Colonies small and Ernstein, in Philadelphia, will not DC
sent here as contemplated but DO pushed forward to
We have several persons Zone deserer from the
rebel toope) from the neghborhood Of Harpers Ferry
From their the conduct o. the leaders has bean
infamous and elbows the desperate condition Of their
afsirs they seize whatever they wan. without
TALLY friend fee This Of conduct has had
wonderful effect m bringing the secessioni'ts in the
there viii be few seceesionists from choice in any por
ton OF the State Vngnis 10 now paying the penalty Of
her ntolerable ARROGANCE and assumption which more
lion How different the conduct OF the much abused
Uncle Sam the despaed Yankees included, who pay, and
troops the most sorupuloss regard the rights per
scpsl liberty and private property.
oonvereo the condition of the rebel troops misera
bic indeed uncertain ratons and dilapidated clothing
s .. the gentleman hi% Ia who took HI:
highly conf mstory Of this part Of his story This
had been pressed into the service in Tennessee.
but nothing hiss been ELECTED against them they
discharged upon taking the oath Of allegiance.
near wiamapOrt, and the man or one Of them (he is
supposed TO have had accomplices) WIS captured and b
now under arrest II is " be hoped that he will be dc
tanned and made example Of. have no doubt Jury
could be found in this ne,ghb0rhood to convict him
Of treason.
OUR HARRISBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
RARRIsBCRc, June Is, 1851.
Rdres Of the Rebels from Haypys NTy-Geperal John.
stons ConsOsaao-y spcch-Digus. Of the Rebel soaioy
Destruction Of Government Pyopsty-spposed Reason
10, this Rerograde Movement, dc
gentleman who had been ccndued for ten days in the
prison At Harper's Ferry, but who permitted to
escape Saturday confirms the OF the retreat Of
the rebels from that point.
On Wednesday last, when word given to prepare
FOR the exodus General Johnston made stirring speech
to the soldiers, stating, by way OF consolaton tina.
good retreat honorable than dearly bought
victory. That to prevent his men from being
hemmed in by the Northern invaders, who were
marching on them with force Of 900 men,
be felt it his duty to leave his post. He
was unwilling to sicriic his men unless some
great point was to be attained "soon,'' said he, by
this movement will we have enrapped those who have
ceme 70 despol on. homesaDc IN the mountain passes
Of Old Virginia will We dispute, inch by inch the
mys progress. When the time comes to strike, know
that every one Of these b:ave will snite the in
vsoer heavily" General Johnston made extensive
speech full Of extenua0n AMI promise He endea
TO make the best ont OF his bad his unpopular
move. The men were exceedingly Discourage, and
showed signs of open rebellion stating they would
fan goriOusy in defence their State Harpers
Ferry than ANONYMOUSLY retreat IL stated that the
order for circulating came from Beauregard who desired
the troors for augDentiDg his mand at Richmond
and in opposition TO the wish O. General Johnston
who said he could hold out, provided provisions
clear This beauregard replied he unable to do
The evacuation was made in good order. begun on
"Wednesday night, was finished Friday night. large
body Of the troops in view Of the wn on the
neigheoripg hills Of Virginia on Saturday noon, when
our infol mani left
The destruction Of public property. including the
bridges and government workshops yet remaining was
effected on Thursday the day sitter the proclamation re-
atve to the evacuation. Orders given have the
piers Of the bridge the Potomac mined but at the
earnest solicitation of number Of influential citizens OF
the town prevented. The bridges were destroyed
to the enemy from following them up too closely
AE it is, the one across the Potomac be rebuilt. gu
ciepty 10 allow the passage Of troops in three days
Work WIS to have been commenced on it on Monday
morning by direction OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
The few remaining citizens were apxiousy awaiting
the arrival Of General Pattersons force and the Union
men there were preparing TO give him enthusiastic
reception The most prominent OF the loyal citizens had
been removed, weeks ago. into the interior Of Virginia
Ny informant states that the troops at that point nun
marched towards Resburg and the balance towards
Tho plan Of the leaders, it seems is hs-Thst by the
evacuation Of Ha1pers Ferry chares.own winchester
and other places In Northern Virginia. including Nanss
s,s Gap Junction. the federal forces win be obliged to
Keep large body Of men 70 garrison the places
and keep the roads open 10 supplies and hence
diminish in number the advancing troops. By taking
themselves to the mountains by detachments they viii
pursue their gueI lila warfare, and endeavor 70 cut of
communication by making attacks guards along the
roads.
This is very brave plan, eminently worthy Of the
conception Of Davis & Company. Uncle Samuel win
take care Of them at the same time he looks his
b&pditti.
SEIZURE OF VESSELS NEAR ANNAPOLIS.
SEIZURE Of FOUR PHILADELPHIA VESSELS NEAR
ANNAPOLIS BY SECESSION RVPHIANs
The Phadephia Press Of Wednesday gives the particu.
lars concerning the outrages recently committed upon the
the vicinity Of Annapolis Maryland, by gang Of despe
radoee who intest that town, which should commsud the
immediate attention OF the national auth ,rtes And
load TO the severe punishment of the Offenders II
says:-The craft referred TO rail from this port
under authority Of . license granted at our Custom
House, which gives them the privilege OF fishing
along the coast, and guarantees them the, protection
OF the government In the prosecution Of their bu.
sneee One Of their avorte sailing grounds is in the
Chesapeake bay some four or i've miles out from the
city OF Annapolis. On Monday, the 10Th inst, the
ell and the soop Lydia and Nary rallied 10 point near
Annapolis, with the intention Of fishing there - usual
and teiYg aDDroheus,ye soma attemnt vouid IA