Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-06-28


ment and destroy the Republic, even though
they perish in the rains. They feel the two
governments cannot co exist In such close prox-
unity, or even on the same continent. Ia.
The rebels are erecting defensive works in
the Deighborhood OF. Fairfax Court House. 1t
seems Bea uregard told lady that the Confed-
crates do not purpose TO invade Washington
Probably the recent heavy increase of Federal
troops changed their purpose. -
A woman arrested tod y as spy, had
chart of the precise position Of troops, &c.
United States pickets HoN extend all the way
from Georgetown to Harper erry. No signs
of early movements, ia yirgi1
1t is said Gen. Scott held Hilary Confer
ence to-day.
FORTRESS MONROE, June 24.-Gen. Butler
visits the Rip Raps to-day, to witness the ez-
pertinent with Sawyer's gun.
CINCINNATI June, 25 The 10th Ohio Reg
imcnt left Camp Dennison yesterday afternoon
| for Western Virginia. The 5th and 7th will
probably leave tomorrow.
The troops remaining at Camp Dennison are
the 5th, 9th, 7th, 9th, llth, 18th, and 9th
Regiments, numbering over 5000 men. The
lst and I'd Kentucky Regiments will remove
their guar ters to Camp DennisOn to-day, SWELL
! ing the number TO 5000.
ST.. LOUIS, June 24.-The Democrats special
! from Boonvlle says that Gen. Lyon addressed
the citizens Of that place yesterday, and ex-
pressed desire to be furnished wfth horses
and wagons. This morning his request was
responded to and he procured all he wanted
This would seem to indicate an overland move.
ment towards he Arkansas border.
New York, June 25.--Captain Baker and
the pirate crew of the Savannah were arrested
to-day, Immediately on their arrival, by Dis
trict Attorney Smith, charged with treason,
piracy, and robbing on the high seas. Capt.
Livingston of the brig Joseph, seized by them,
is witness. They will be taken before the
tried early next week.
THURSDAYS NEWS.
FoKT MONROE, June 26.-The gun boat
Monticello made a reconnaissance yesterday
up the Rappahannoc; a party was landed at
the house Of Mr.. Gesun, al acquaintance of the
pilot. They were introduced to his family
and while couversing, three companies Of rebels
rushed down, and attempted to cut them of.
Surgeon Hebersmith of New York, was shot
through the face and head. Augustus Dicker
son was mortally wounded and six others
slightly wounded.
The Monticello at once opened fire on the
rebels with shell and canister, killing and
wounding large number. The rebel COM.
panies fed, aud the house was completely de.
molished The steamer Quaker City had
short engagement this morning with large
number of rebel dragons, lying in Haven Bay,
near Cape Henry. Commander Carr picked
up man named Lynch, refugee from Nor.
folk who represented that the Master Plumb
er of the Norfolk Navy Yard was ashore, and
wished to be taken off An armed boat, sent
for the purpose, was fred upon and a seaman
was killed. A few shells dispersed the rebels
The gun boat Union sails southwark this
evening. While off Charleston she captured
the ship Amelia from Liverpool, bound to
! Charleston with cargo consisting mainly of
ar icles contgaband of war. The priz. was
sent to Philadelphia. Three rebel steamers
came out from Charleston but did not venture
to meet the Union.
! Lieut.. Crosby, with so men aud the propcl,
Ter Fanny, this morning mlde a reconnaissance
up Buck River, aud dispersed several parties
of rebels along the shore.
A flag of truce has just come down from
Norfolk, with fifty refugees. They report
large number Of troops at Norfolk, aud say
tue rebels at Sewa.ls Point have profound con-
tempt for the Sawyer Gan. They also state
that yorktown was being made strong hold
New YoRK, June 26.-The steamer Chesa-
peake. arrived at Fort Jefferson and Key
West the l9lh inst. The garrisons were all well
and amply supplied with provisions and ord
Bsnce. The troops at Fort Pickens also, arc
well and fully supplied with everything.
TRENTON, y. j., June 26.-Gov. O.den re-
cciEcd orders 10 send to Washington irnme-
diately 3 regiments. They go via Baltimore
on Fti.lay next.
WASHINGTON. June 26.-The Adminisira-
ton and Gov. P,rpont. of Virginia, had Of
fetal intercourse to-day. The aggregate num-
Der of troops arrived here is $4,000. including
500 regulars and 500 marines. Six adGittn-
al regiments are now due.
CINCINNATI, June 2b.-There is no truth
whatever in the statement hat Gen. NJ c oil
IAN has mad a compact with Geae.a, b ickn r
of KY, not to enter or occupy thlt State
Gen. Buckner has repeatedly renewed pro-
fcSsions Of a determination to prevent the
entrance of secession troops into KeAtucky,
or their passage through il. but Gen McCiel
Ian has entered into no agreement whatever
with him restraining the United States Gov
ernment or himself
The Tribunc's dispatch says, Gen. Butler
proceeding vigorously in organizing his com
mand and their drill is progressing rapidly
He is also throwing upa series Of batteries op-
poste Hampton, which viii. serve alike to pro-
tcct his lines from attack and cover Hampton
The inhabitants around New Market bridge
complain bitterly of the outragcs Of the Louis
lana ZOuaves.
WASHINGTON, June 26.-The steamer Guy
has returned from her trip down the Potomac
river. On Tuesday P. NJ. she steamed the
Matthias Point in company with the Pawnee,
when they discovered that the conIedcratcs had
arrived, apparently about 800 strong, and were
encamped about one milo back from the point
near marsh. The Pawnee opened fire upon
the rebel camp, under cover of whch three boat
load OF men were landed The enemy fed in
all direction, but the federal force not being
adequate no pursuit was made. Two horses
some over-coats. and camp equippage were cap.
tured by the crew. They were there for the
purpose Of erecting battery, but had not yet
succeeded, owing 10 the difficulty Of transport
| ing their guns, &c.
WAsuINoToN, June 26.--The Richmond Ex-
aminer's Portsmouth correspondent indicates
that the rebels hourly feared simultaneous
attack by land and water. The arrival of
fotilla at Hampton confirmed their fears. The
rebels confidently predict signal triumph over
| them. A crew was ordered on board the
| Confederate steamer yorktown. The rebels
say Beauregard is ready to receive them at the