Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-07-12
TUESDAYS NEWS.

WASHINGTON, July IA r,port is in the
city, traced to tolerably authentic source,
that Gen. johnson attacked Gen. Patterson at
NartinSburg, ami was repnIsed with a loss OF
1000 men and prisoners. We give this rumor
for what it is worth.
The New Y ork 18th and 18th regiments left
bv railroad this afternoon for MartiEssurg, via
Chambsrsbnrg.
According to General Patterson's latest tel.
egram and the report of Colonel Lawson who
arrived tonight, having left Martinsburg yes
tertlav, p. NJ. Johnsons force consists of l ;
900 to 10000 Infantry, GOO cavalry and about
20 pieces of artillery, posted about seven miles
from Martinsburg. Patterson has about L.
600 men and 20 field pieces
The latest information received at Head
quarters says Beaursgard personally commands
at Fairfax Court House, within fortified LINES.
His precise forces are not known. 1t includes
six or seven South Carolina Regiments.
A bill reconstructing the Supreme Court
will be introduced into the House. and will
probably be referred to a select Committee
with orders to report to the next session.
At a Democratic caucus last night, where
matters were informally canyassed, Mr.. Val
landiugham intimated that be preferred the
preservation Of the Union. He received very
little sympathy. The majority expressed them
selves strongly in favor OF giving their support
10 the Government, and making quick work
and no long speeches.
Mr. Wright, of the I4uzsrne District, Pa,
gave this policy his entire support
The members from Kentucky and Maryland
did not atterd the caucus,
The best evidence that the rebels at Manas-
sas Junction don't intend attacking eur center
under Gen. Mcdowell. is that they have level
ed the forest to the ground for miles, encum
bering every route between Fairfax Court
House and Manassas with heavy fallen trees to
prevent an advance of our troops. Of course
it is not Beauregards intention to advance this
side of such encumhrances. as they would for
bid a safe retreat for his forces.
This hidden barrier to the advance of our
grand army, is taken as an indication that
reinforcements have been sent to Gen. John
son. who is expected 10 give battle to Gen.
Patterson.
The Times says a committee of Boston and
New York mert hants are here te induce q
change in the tariff. 1t looks as though little
would be done III that line at this session.
A motion will he made Immediately for
the appointment of committee to investi-
gate frauds in connection with supplies for the
army.
NEW YORK, July 8.-When Mr.. Vallan-
bingham was on his visit to the Ohio camps
an efigy of him, labelled "V ValandinghSm, the
Traitor" was suspended from tree, and sim
ultaneousIy with this, stones, onions, &C., were
hurled at him.
The excitsnant increasing the officers inter
fersd, and with great difficulty removed him
from the ground. II weuld have resulted ssri-
ously had he remained much longer. The Ohio
boys were very indignant at what they termed
a most imperlincnt intrusion.
Information received to-day from Matthias
Point states Tint the Pocahontas lies of there
and will lombard the Rebels the moment they
appear to mount guns on the Qualifications
which are erected.
WAsHIxGroN, July s.-On Of the bills sub
mitted by Secretary Chase with his report on
the finances, containing features similar to
those in the hill reported during the second
session Of the late Congress, by Mr.. Bingham
of Ohio, commonly known as the force bill, 1t
/ nlaceg in the hands of the PresidRnt tha mill