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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
Proceedings of the western virginia
Convention.

. si lia1 WHEELING, Juue 90.
The morning session was occupied in signing
the Declaration, which was an impressive scene.
The roll was called by counties, each mem.
ber came forward to the desk and signed the
parchment.
In the afternoon Frank H. Pierpont was unan,
imously elected Governor, and Daniel Paisley ,of
Mason county, Lieutenant, Governor.
Messrs. Lamb, Paxton, Van Winkle, Hsrri.
son and Lazre form the Governors counsel.
The election of Attorney General Is postponed
until Saturday. t1 taca.
The Governor was formally inaugurated this
afternoon. Taking in addition to the usual
oath, one of stringent opposition to the usurpers
at Richmond. He then delivered an address to
the members of the Convention, urging vigor.
GUS prosecution Of the work of redeeming the
State from the hands of the Rebels.
A message from Gov. Pierpont, favoring a
strong military organization, is expected in day
or two.
To night the city is in blaze of excitement
Fireworks, bells ringing, cannon firing, etc.
Everybody rejoicing.
No reliable details are received yet concerning
the burning of the bridge near Piedmont.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

The Ninth, Seventeenth and Nineteenth Ohio
Regiments are to be moved Immediately from
Bellaire, down the Ohio and up the Kenawha
river to four miles above Maiden, and thence
diverge into Southwestern Virginia.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
From Cairo.

CHICAGO, June 90.
we are expecting an attack soon from Pillow,
st the head OF an army variously estimated al
from ten to thirty thousand. 80
something will happen here before long, OF
which the superior officers seem to be well
aware. "o'
~ There is rumor here that large force of
Ohio troops and several gunboats are coming
down the Ohio river to ioin us,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

W The following troops left this city at Eve
o'clock yesterday morning, on the C,i& x. and
L. M. Railroad, to guard railroad bridge near
Athens and to occupy other points along the
Ohio river; Capt. CRUm's Company, State Fem
cbles, about fifty men; Capt. M. c.. LILLrY's
Company, Home Guards, about sixty men, and
the Dayton Zouayes, from Camp Chase.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
TELEGR.APHIC!
FOR THE STATESMAN.
Official Statement of the Battle at
BO0nville.

JEFFERsoN CITY, Mo-, June IL.
The steamer Sunshine, from Boonville, reach.
ed here this evening, with official information
of the defeat of the State forces at that place
on Monday last. The official statement Of the
number killed Is not recorded, but the loss of
the State troops is not over 90, of the Fedora
force two were killed, nine wounded and one
missing. The State troops numbered over
1900, and it is said lost about 1 500 stand of
arms, q considerable quantity of ammunition
and stores, and number OF horses and mules.
, Gen. Price resigned and went home previous
to the battle. Gov. jackson ia supposed to
have gone to Arkansas.
|. The steamer H. D. Bacon was met at Arrow
Rock with State troops on board. It is thought
they will make another stand at or near Lex
iugton, under the command of Col. Weight
man, formerly of the us. Army.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
Latest per Africa.

The bullion in the Bank of England decreas
ed f227 900. Illinois shares quoted Saturda,
at 4O16@39H discount. Erie shares 2OJ6@
2lM. rAS
The census Of England and Wales shows
population of 10000, 900, an increase of owe
3OO0,O00 In two years. The population O
London is $500 600.
The emigration from the United Kingdom |,
ten years was 2, ,225, 900. sf ,5..s sr6T = 80
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

CAMP JACKSON ALIAS CAMP CHAsE.- The
Camp, near this city, has been the subject of
various changes. First, they changed the loca.
tion from Goodale Park to the race ground,
four miles west of the city, but retained
the name first given itof Camp jackson. But
they have now changed the name without
changing the location. The Journal announces
that hereafter Camp jackson will be known ss
Camp Chase,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
cleveland Market.

rs ~ June 10, 1861
FL0UR-Quiet and unchanged. Sales are ali In anal,
parcels for local trade.
WHEAT-steady, at 81 04 for red on track and 81 l5
for white. - - " "
0ATs-Dull at 22c on track
HIGHWINES-sales at I4c. .
fKUiTs-Dried apples are very dull. Small lots sell
az &C &c, Peaches are inactive at 12c. for peeled.
EGGs-Aie steady at eK@9.
OHEE5E-Dull and not quo,able,
BUPTER-Remains very dull and Is saleabIe onIv
n small lots Good qualities sell In this way at
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
Movements of Troops.

CHICAGO, June 90.
The Second Wisconsin Regiment arrived this
evening and was most enthusiastically received
by our citizens, who turned out in large mum.
bers to meet them. They leave for the East
Tonight, via the Michigan Southern Railroad.
The First Minnesota Regiment. Col. German,
has been also ordered East, and will leave ST.
Paul on Monday next ia u fi
BURIlNaroN, Iowa, June 20.
The Third lowe Regiment, encamped at
Keokuk, have received orders to hold them.
selves in readiness to march into Missouri.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

"YoUR MONEY OR YoUR LIFE Those who
sell a man any of the poisonous compounds
found in the market, for good saleratus, not
only rob him of his money, but slowly take his
life also. Avoid the spurious, and buy Pyle'a
Dietetic, which alone is pure and safe. Depot
345 Washington street, New York. Sold BY
grocers everywhere. ,..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

The Quarter-Master stationed at Cincinnati
has purchased about six hundred horses within
the past three weeks, for the army, at prices
averaging $50 per head. ......f . . .--,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
Cincinnati Markat.

CINCINNATI, June 90.
lin Flour there was tri6e better business done to-
day. producing, however, change in the least Of the
market. -
Wheat was offered sparingy. Red Is firm at 05c;
White at 81 059$I 10.
Corn commands o6c more readily,
oas are unchanged In price, but being in light receipts
are held more firmly.
Barley and Rye dull69c Is the nominal price for
the former, and 48c for the latter.
Commercial, -. aT' -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

D- Capt TuRSrY's company, the Montgom-
cry Guards, of this city, is no longer attached
to the Third Regiment at Camp Dennison. The
Captain and the greater number Of his men are
now in Camp jackson alias Camp Chase, but
have not as yet been assigned to any Regiment.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
Preparations for Active HostiIities
Especial 70 the Post.l

Especial to the Post.l
..E. WAsHINeToN, June 90.
A Agentleman from Arlington says Beaure.
gard is advancing upon the Potomac.
Everything looks like hot work before to-
morrow night.
A reign Of terror prevails in the lower part Of
Prince William county.
The Federal troops are advancing upon Fair
fax Court House. A fight is expected to night
The 9th N. Y. Regiment, with q battery,
forms the advance.
The Connecticut troops are at or near Vienna.
Our force in that neighborhood numbers 5000
men, exclusive of reinforcements sent to. day;
sufficient to hold the position against any attack
Telegraph wires connect with Head Quarters
here, s /, g-.. rs. ...as,s,3 VI, as
The regulars from Chambersburg arrived
last night and have crossed the Potomac.
The Government has sent $4,000 improved
muskets to Gov. Curtin, of Penhsylvania, and
1000 to Gov. Kirkwood.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
KANaAa Cry lima 6

hANsAs CITYI June ~.
Advices received here state that the Missouri
State forces recently in the neighborhood of IL.
dependence, have moved toward Lexington,
where 1t is understood largo body of State
troops are being concentrated for the purpose
OF making stand against the Federal army
under Gen. Lyon.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

LouisviLLE, June 90.
Congressman Mall@y's majority in the city
is 5,Sls. Il is supposed the country wifi in
crease it to $4,000. VS. g faN
Crittenden's majority in Fayette is l,040; IL
Franklin 400.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
Philadelphia Market.

rrLEoRAPHED FOR THE OHIO srArEsMANJ
PHILADELPHIA June 90
FLOUR Steady, but dull; superfne s5@5 25; eami.
ly IS 1906.
WHEAT-Firmer; sales Of 5000 bu red at q 200
25; white at 81 30@1 40.
C0RN-Scarce and firm; sales Of 1000 bu mixed at
sic.
ooRREE AND sUGAR-Improving.
WHISKY-Dull at l6kDl7c. sMHn
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

UAdJutant General CARRNoroN has been ap.
pointed Colonel of the Eighteenth Regiment,
U. 8. Infantry. The head quarters of the Reg
iment will be at this place.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
WAsHrroror. June

WAsHTNoT0N, June 20.
The following notice emanated from the
State Department to day: 81, av.
1t ia expected that hereafter any passport
which may be issued BY Diplcmatic agent sc-
credited to this Government, or by any Consu.
lar authority whatever, either to persons about
10 proceed beyond the lines of the U. 8. forces
or to foreign country, will be countersigned
by the Secretary Of State. ---------.i
(Signed) WIN. II. SEWARD"
Capt Woods, Of the Mt. Vernon, together
with his guard, landed at the White House yes.
terday, and secured the country for miles, in
quest Of secession batteries, which IL was re-
ported had been erected there, but none were
discovered.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

VOLUNTEERS LErTERs.-Persons writing to
volunteers should direct their letters to the
care of the Captain, and also write the name
OF the Regiment to which the company is at.
tached.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
SURGEONS.

VIM. Clendenin, NJ. D., Cincinnati, o.
jos. T. Weeb, M. D.. Cincinnati, o. 3
Norman Gay, M. D.. Columbus, o.
J. Y. Cartwell. M. D., Mansfield, o.
R. N. Barr, M. D., Columbus, o.
Francis Salter, M. D.. Waterloo, o.
M. M. Stemmell, M. D., Ada. o.,
David Welch, M. D Glencoe, o.
VIM. R. Thrall, M. D., Keokuk, Iowa.
g. r. Meeks, M. D., Bloomville, o,
]. L. Crane, M. D., Ashland co., o.
SURGEONS MATES.
Thos. H. killarney, Cincinnati, O.
Thos. Neal, Cincinnati, o..
John McCurdy, Youngstown, o. .
Enoch Pearce, Steubenville, o. l
Lawrence G.. Andrews, Youngstown, o.
Julius c. Schenck, Cleveland, o.
Andrew Sabine, Union CO., o. W "
j. M. Cooke, Toledo, o. '''''
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

WooL--The Delaware, o., Standard says
that quantities of wool are being purchased at
hatplace. The prices range from twenty-five
to thirty.fve cents, according TO quality. n Il.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
Ladian, Attention ,

The ladies of the Relief Association, are
hereby notified to meet at Ambos Hall to-day
tFriday morning., for the purpose of supplying
an immediate demand for Havelocks, needed by
Columbus soldiers. ,.,,., .'r..,
A full attendance is urgently requested.
By order Of the President.
P. suLLwANT, Sec.
June 81 '-.'
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Two Days Later from Europe.

New YoRK, June 90.
Ihe Africa, from Liverpool on the 9Th, and
Queenstown the 9Th, arrived this morning, with
f65, 900 in specie.
In the House of Lords, after some opposition.
the Government financial measures passed the
second reading.
In the House of Commons, Lord John Russell
repileo TO an inquiry whether the interdction of
privateers, etc., from bringing prizes into Brit
ism ports, was according to former practice, that
the Queen's Advocates opinion was favorable to
the right OF Introduction, which the law of ma
tons gives every power. Hence the Goyern-
ment issued the prohibition.
Mr.. Gregory was appealed to, to postpone his
motion in reference to prompt recognition of
the Southern Confederacy. He said his only
motive was to make q fair statement Of the
question, that Of the Northerners being already Y
before the public. At the wish Of the House,
however, he assented, and the motion was post
poned sine die.
II is reported that the U. S. Goyernm ent q
orders for 1000 muske.s had reached Frank
fort. 07 80 : -
The Southern Commissioners were also soon
expected in Germany, with similar obi ect.
| FUNDS were depressed at London, Paris and
elsewhere, in consequence of Cavour's death.
The Bourse closed at 6711af. or 600.
Garibaldi was reported seriously i'll.
The Pope was likewise indisposed.
!t was reported that Napoleon interdictet
Prince Napoleon visiting the United States, bu
he will visit Canada.
The collection of taxes In Hungary by tn,
military executions, was being carried out will
the greatest severity. eS-
BREADsTUFTs.-The weather was favorabl,
for crops. Richardson, Spence & Co. ant
Wakefield, Nash & Co. report all articles very
dull and lower.
Flour almost nominal, and pressingly offered
at further decline OF 1s since Tuesday. Ex.
ira State 26s027s; Ohio 27s@2ss Cd.
wheat very dull, and freely offered at q
further decline Of 3@4d per Genital, making 8
fall of 6@9d on the week. Red l0s 6d@l2:
Sd; white lis 6d@l4s.
Corn very dull, and offered at a further re-
duction of 1s@ls 3D., without buyers: mixed
29s 6d@3Os; yellow 3Os@3Os Cd; white 3Os Sd
PRovisIoNs.-Beef quiet and unchanged
Fork in moderate request; Wakefield, Nash &
Co. say 2s 6d@5s cheaper. Bacon depressed
and Is@2s lower; prices nominal. Lard dull
and nominal at 50s@58s.
The Brokers' circular reports sugars very
dull and fully Sd lower. Coffee inactive
Rice in fair demand at late receipts. d NJ.
LONDON MARKET.-Baring Brothers report
English wheat ls@2s, and foreign ls per quar-.
ter lower; white American 6ls@ 1858; red 57s@
63s: Flour dull at 27s 6d@3ls Cd. Sugars
dull and I'd lower. Tea unchanged; Congon
aid@ls. Coffee in good demand and steady.
Tallow fiat and lower. --.- -
Havre report not received. ~ t1~i
Barring Brothers report that American stocks
have been offered and found buyers only at lower
prices. Less business doing in Railway securi.
ties.
LATEST PER STEAMER FROM LIVER
POOL.
LIVERPOOL, June 9.
Cotton-Saturday's sales 5000 bales-spec.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

pWe learn that Capt. WALcUrr's company,
of this city, has been disbanded, but for what
cause We are not informed.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

Gen. MCMILLAN left Cincinnati yesterday
morning for Virginia, to take the field in per-
son as commander of our forces. tf4 .. %
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

10 A little colored boy named DIcKEr was
drowned on Wednesday evening, while bathing
in the Scioto, near the Penitentiary.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

APPoIsrMEsIs OF SURoEoNs.-The following
gentlemen have been appointed by the Medical
Board at their late meeting, and recommended
to the Governor as Surgeons and Surgeons
Mates: .y y So i'' IN
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L0NC AL MATTERS

The Adams Express Company places US dali!
under obligations to 1t for the very latest paper
from the eastern cities
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Fire at Wilmington, Dolaware.

WnMNGroN, June 90.
The Henry Clay Factory, owned by Dupont
& Co., was burned this morning. The building
is insured, and the machinery partially. The
mill was worked by Mr.. Griffith, in manufac-
turing government cloth. The origin of the fire
is unknown. s-ts ss-.7 n - j rra
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MKNporA. mn. June 90.

M MENDoTA, III, June 70.
Mrs. Conkey and two children were drowned
four miles from here. In attempting to cross Z
small siream In wagon, which capeized
Their bodies were recovered TO day.
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The American Express Company has our
thanks for its daily favors In the shape Of the
very latest eastern papers.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

The CLOTHING cosrRAcrs. The Commissary
and Quarter Master General, who, with Mr.
CHARLEs BULLOCK, comprise the Committee on
Clothing Contracts, after considering no less
than forty-seyen proposals for furnishing over.
coats for the rmy, have awarded the con-
tracts to the following parties at the prices an
ar.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21
wM m CEVVApDU

MGen. McClellan Left fer Virginia.
f. eEEt sfs CIscrsNArI, June 20, N n
Gen. Mcclellan and staff left Cincinnati this
morning, to take command of the army In
Western Virginia.
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ATEsT PER STEAMER FROM LIVER
POOL
LIyFRPooL. Jnne

Cotton-Saturdsy's sales 5000 bales-spec
ulators and exporters took 1000; closed dull.
Breadstuffs dull. at fridays decline Provisions
dull. Consols ss5s@ss2 for money, 80 l-s@
9ON for account.
HAvRE CorroN MARKET. - Tres ordinaire
ll0f, baslO4f-frm; sales Of the week IL 900
bales; stock, 325, 900 bales, fE7s
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-06-21

The bids ranged in prices between 81 90 and
sl2 80. .
The first delivery is to be made within ten
days and the remainder within thirty days.
The following contracts were awarded for the
manufacture of four thousand blouses, at 50 rs
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IRON, nIisso uri.

ST. AuprRrs, Mo-, July l8--Rey, Mr.. Fisher,
Just arrived from Fulton, Galloway county, 70,
ports skirmish between Mcneil and party Of
State rebels, at 9 O'Clock yesterday, In sight Of
Fulton, on the Jefferson City road, In which IL
of the Federal troops we're wounded-two sup
posed mortally. One of the State troops killed
and three wounded. The State TROOPS have
dispersed. Col. Mcneil Is in Fulton awaiting
reinforcements. 1st 'N'Nlh-f .eL
Gen. Harris was in Fulton yesterday, but not
In the fight. His men were unmanageable and
left Fulton by every road leading out Of town.
About ZOO OF the State troops were mounted
The camp at Wood Springs is supposed to be
broken up. q-g ,aIca stst t1 aaio +
Col McNeil's advance guards were at first at.
tackled and fell back on the main body, when
the State troops soon retreated back to Fulton,
in great disorder. Heavy firing is now heard
In the direction Of Portland. o. n
JEFFERSON CtrY, Mo, July lS-A mail car
rler brings nsws Of q fght three miles this side
Of Fulton, Galloway county, between Col. Mo
Neil, with about 600 men and Gen. Harris with
. force estimated at about 1000. There were =
Federal troops killed. Eighty, secesaipnists
killed and 200 taken prisoners The rebeli
were completely routed. sa.-T h.a-.sh t.slii
Later and more reliable accounts from Falton
state that - Of MoNet's force were wounded
including q colored body servant.
Mr.. Nichols, Of Fulton, Ia known to have been
killed on the part Of the rebels. 0nly-the ad
vance guard Of the Federal forces were inths
Snksgement, and we're Hred upon from an am
bush. The rebels then hed and some of then
were afterwards quietly AZ work In their feldl
% though nothing had happened. Harris wal
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NEWS FROM THE ARMY.
Commercials Special Correspondent

FMRFAx G. H. Va, July 18Th, 10 A. M.
Our grand army is in full march on Manassas
Junction, which is twelve miles beyond Fairfax.
1t is scattered all along the road from Spring
field to this place and beyond in immense
strength. No fight yet shown by the enemy at
any point, nor is i: believed they will make o
stand. if AS Fb9Pss Ei3oEf febtGH3s
Col. Burnside's command Is four thousand
strong, here.
Gen. Mcdowell is with the Reserve Divisions,
fifteen thousand strong at Centerville, seven
miles from here and Eve miles from Manassas.
have just passed along all the line from
McDowell's headquarters to Fairfax, to find
conveyance for this dispatch to Washington.
General Mcdowell will return here tonight
with his staff. The whole body Of troops Is in
magnificent spirits. and eagerly asking along
the line, "where are the rebels2"
The inhabitants of Fairfax have been shame
fully robbed and abused by the rebel troops.
Many houses have baen completely gutted.
There were two South Carolina regiment 8
and one thousand Virginia cavalry here. They
evacuated hastily yesterday at noon, Their
camp Is curious spectacle of confusion In
many places they have left tents and all their
camp equipments. .., ~
If Beauregards army will stand an attack, i,
they will hsvea chance to morrow. will be
there to see. SlGMA.
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The Rebels' Crack Regiments Re,
Ireat, r. ..

New YoRK, July. 18-The Herald's camp
Correspondent says the fact Is established that
the rebel force at Fairfax was composed Of their
crack regiments. The retreat Of these men
without showing fight will demoraize the whole
force at Manassas Junction. q. @ l''' '.
A signal dispatch from General Beauregard 10
General Cook, commander OF the rebel forces at
Germantown was found. He instructed him to
keep particular lookout on Tuesday evening,
thereby showing that some traitors in Wash.
ington had apprised the rebels Of the time Of ad
vance. .fgtat ~ .'
Late this afternoon q gentleman arrived di.
rect from there, by way Of Manassas Junction.
He left there last night. He reported that there
were at Manassas last night only $4,000 men.
Their means OF defense were elaborately pre-
pared, but 1t is his opinion that they will not
withstand an assault. ,t. s.. ,.-'..i. %.
They had at the Junction $50 railroad cars /.
On Sunday night Bsauregard went to Richmond,
and the command at the Junction devolved on
Gen. Crewshaw, second in command at Rich.
mond. There was a military consultation as to
what course would be pursued. Hwss after this
conference that an immense train Of cars was
sent up to the Junction, Tnis is a siguifcan,
fact, It is now believed the rebels will leave
the Junction and make their first great stand at
Richmond. They have already mounted 70 can.
non of large calibre, and have some ten ;hous
and whites and negroes at work, day and night
in the defenees. a.-J l.yh sl-' 81 r1-s-- . slsi
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WAsArNcros, July ls .-R Reports are prevalent
and credited, that q fight Of minor Importance
took place at Bull Rum, Eve miles from Ma
nassas Jancticn, and several were killed and
wounded on the Feperal side from, . battery.
An officer from the seat Of war, who reached
here to night, hfhsa finformation that the
troops who marched lrom Fairfex G. II. ap.
peared before centegsnle about 1 O'Clock this
morning. Taey halted within half mile Of
the enemys entfenchments, and instead Of Q
battle they suddenly saw the national fiag hoist.
ed over the town, and a solitary man running
down the lines announcing that sienemy had
The baud pkged the star-spansied Banner,
amid the cheering Of The Federal troops.
II is said there we're 1000 or 5000 Confed-
crates at Cepterville, but the number was prob.
ably much exaggerated. They took theis can
non with them. It is stated on the authority of
several officers, that the news Of Gen. McClel-
lsn's victories. was generally known at Manas.
sas. -
The army was to march on Manassas juno
tion this p. N. A 4 4Tl -,t ID 81 I'll