Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-06-07

troops
Lieut.. Tompkins reports 80 rebels killed
and that their force amounted to 1900.
They had previously supposed there were
but 200. Tonight our troops will advance
on Fairfax Court House and take it.
Another despatch says the rebels are fast
retreatiDg from Fairfax.
A letter from East Tennessee says there
is great majority there for the Union, and
about 10000 Government troops could be
raised there, owing to the noble stand TAX
en- by johnson and Nelson.
The Commercials dispatch says it is be-
lieved that the engagement at Aqua
Greek has been severe. If the batteries
have not been destroyed, large force will
go Immediately and take the place.
At two o'clock dispatch says two bat
teries at Aqua Creek were destroyed.
A large body of troops advanced on Fair
fax this morning.
Washington, June 1st.-An official dis
patch from Gen. Mcdowell to the War
Department, says loss of Union troops at
Fairfax Court House, four; and Confeder-
ates twenty-seven.
Harrisburg, June 1st.-A scout returned
after two days stay at Harpers Ferry. Re-
ports quantities Of provisions were taken
there from the Maryland side.
Army officers believe that unless the
Harper's Ferry forces retreat they will be
surrounded within week.
The number of troops on the heights
overlooking Harpers Ferry is less than one
thousand, having battery of 4 guns.
Troops there speak depressingly of the state
of affairs, but will fight hard.
No troops have as yet been sent froDl
Chambersburg southwards.
Washington June 1st.-The account of the
skirmish between the company of Cavalry un-
der Lieut. Tompkins and the rebels at Fairfax,
is confirmed. Two men are missing and three
wounded. Several horses were wounded
Five prisoners were taken and brought into
camp. Lieut. TOmpkins had two horses shot
under him.
Alexandria, Va, June 1.-The steamer Clip
sey from Pennington via. Fort Washington at
10 o'clock this a. m. brings the following infor-
nation which had been received at the latter
place: The engagement at Aqua Creek resulted
| in the retirement of the FreebOrn and Anacosta
after a severe fight in which a number were
| killed on both sides.
The two steamers retired to await the Paw
nee. She stopped at Fort Washington to await
the arrival ofthe transport Baltimore with troops,
The Pawnee and the Baltimore proceeded in
company.
Philadelphia, June 1.-The Bulletin publish
ed from the Richmond Enquirer Of Thursday,
gives the details of the journey of President
Davis to Richmond, and his speech to the troops
collected at the fair grounds. Messrs. Toombs
and Wigfall accompanied him.
| Alexandria June l.-SlOrtly before i O'Clock
last night skirmish took place at Wellington
mills between company of Zouaves, a COM
pany of Michigan regiment and a scouting
party of Virginans. The rebels were driven
away. One Zouave was killed and another
wounded.
indianapolis, Ind, June 1.-The remaining
two regiments, 9Th and 10th, of Federal troops
have removed their quarters from Camp Morton
to point on the National road four miles east
of this city.
The Legislature will adjourn tonight the
time limited by the Constitution for extra ses-
sion having expired. A large amount of inn
portant business has been transacted at this
session. bill raising military fund Of
81 100000 has passed; also, one appropriatine
$4,000 to the Governors contingent fund.
, Alexandria, June IA gentleman arrived
here who was at Fairfax last night says that
Capt. John Mari was the only rebel killed, and
that the accounts of the killed in the Washing
ton papers were exaggerated; that when the
] Cavalry retired the rebels pursued them ano
took two prisoners Extra Billy Smith figured
/, in the fight. A Colonel commanding was
wounded.
}, The rebels supposing this to be the advance
guard of the Federal army, sent messengers tC
Centreville for 200 South Carolina troops.
: Rain has commenced falling.
7 o'clock, p. m.-No anticipation of attach
here. The campaign for the present is confined
to guerrilla warefare.
Fortress Monroe via Baltimore, June By
order of the War Department the Naval Brigade
was not accepted, but returns to New York IL
night. Their arms and ammunition are retain
ed by order of Gen. Butler, who is placed in the
most embarrassing position by the presence o
the Brigade.
Last night a squad of secession cavelry
) made dash at the outposts of the 28tl
N. Y. Regiment and fred upon them. A
, scouting party pursued the enemy who re
treated.
3 Special to the Tmes)
] Washington, June g. Fairfax Cour
9 House is occupied by regiments of Fed
K eral troops. Two additional regiments vii
# be stationed there in day or two.
: A London letter says Col. Fremont wi
probably take with him 10000 rifles and
= park of artillery, and forty twelve poun
s rihed guns.
r Baltimore, June 3.-Gov. Hicks thi
t morning demanded and received the mus
: kets of the Baltimore City Guard, SO, an
Q had them conveyed to Fort McHenry.
= Several men about to start for Harper
Ferry were arrested this A. M. and taken
0 the Fort.
0 The Tribune's dispatch from Harper
d Ferry saysgeneral impression prevailed thu
there would soon be aight there. Betwee
e 1000 and 5000 troops encamped in Il
suburbs. They were visited on Thursds
d by JEFF. Davis and his aids. Our informaI
ascertained that there were from 1000
n 5000 troops stationed at Manassas Jun
d tion. When he passed through, there we
5000 more employed along the road
h within miles Of Faiarfax @. H.
e Bank Statement. Increase of loans $I4S
4; s25. Decrease in specie $2,l20,Se9; d
- ~ Deposits, 81, ,lS7, APO; do. Circulation 81
ir 102.
Alexandria, June 3.-Govemment seiz,
a a two cars at o. q A. Road Depot, contai
i ing quantity musket stocks, and 2 box
rs valued at $4,000 each, and containing hig
ly polished tools for construction Of imPl
y ments Of war.
rt New York, June 3.-Letter from Anna
es oils says Col. Smith, of 18th N. Y. Reg
he ,oaDt toob H60 ,,ouekafs from SaoasSionis