The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-06-08
WAR MOVEMENTS.
ARMY MOVEMENTS.

o'cloci this afternoon and marched to the railroad
statio' where they took passage, so the men said,
for Cfambersburg
Th moveme t, in connection with the concen-
tratol of troops at that point, is regarded indi-
cativeof immediate designs by the Government
with reference to the stronghold of the enemy at
Harpg's Ferry. Company f, of the 4th U. S.
AruIry, left the Arsenal this afternoon by rail
! Tor Carlisle Barracks. Their place at the Arsenal
was relieved by Company D of the I'd Artillery,
which company arrived here few weeks ago from
| North Carolina
The defensive works beyond Arlington House,
near 4oOver's place, opposite Georgetown, are be-
ing apidy and efIectusy strengthened by the
Unltei States forces there. Thirty-six guns have
been mounted on the embankment. The troops
| are IN nexpectation Of attack upon their line by
| tho confederates from Manassas Junction very
shorty.
Advance of Federal Troops Southwark
from ChamhersburS, towards Harper's
Ferry.
Fedela troops under Col. Thomas, reached Green
castle, thirteen miles south of Chambersburg, to-
day. This column is expected to reach here by
Tomorrow night.
-Four brigades are being lushed forward rapidly.
The frst column will probably encamp at tn e Fair
Gr0ulds, one mile below here, on the Williams
port 'oad.
Audher column will push an southwark.
ThGe is great delight among the Union men at
this point at the advance of the Federal troops
| Everything looks like decisive action within and
on tie Maryland side of the Potomac. The Con
tederats pickets still occupy position opposite
WiIliamsport.
The news from the Ferry to-day is, that the Con
federates have had Shepherdstown bridge mined,
ready to blow it up, for a fortnight past. Shep-
berds'own is ten miles west of Harpers Ferry.
The Latest from Harpcr's Ferry-Rendiness
for an Attack--Jefferson Davis Expected.
FREDERICK, June 7.-An intelligent and reliable
gentleman just from Harper's Ferry reports com
plete state of preparation for attack, which is
eagerly expected there. The indications are all
against any intended evacuation of the post
Troop were constantly arriving in companies and
in squads. Fifteen hundred reached there last
night, apparently from the interior of Virginia,
and five companies, of about 600 men, arrived
while he there.
He also noted the arrival of several squads of
recruits. Provisions were abundant and the men
cheerful The srictest discipline is maintained and
my informant was only. permitted to anter the town
under guard and to speak to any of the soldiers
in the presence of the officers who accompanied
him. Pickets extended for some distance in the di-
rection of Pennsylvania.
Six or eight deserters from the Federal camp at
Chambersburg reached Harper's Ferry yesterday
evening, and several on the'day previous Their
arrival created much merriment in view of the re-
ported desertiOns from the Conede rate camp, and
which were pronounced wholly untrue. Nothing
was heard by him of the prevalence of sickness in
| the camp.
President Davis is expected there tomorrow,
| when he will review the whole body of troops
there stationed, which officer stated to my in
| fOrmant numbers about l6, 000
From Fortress Monroe.
| The steamer Adelaide, of the Bav Line, arrived
| yesterday morning from Fortress Monroe The
news contains but little interest The Harriet Lane
is lying at the side of the Cumberland in the sicky
| condition in which she returned from her mission
of discovery on Wednesday last. Among the pas
sengers who came up is Capt. Brocdon, of the
Prussian bark Albertine, and eleven of his crew.
This bark wrecked some two weeks since off
Cape Henry, and the captain and crew have been
In the village OF hampton since. Col. Joseph See
ger was also passenger. 1t is this gentleman
farm that the troops are encamped, and he is on
his way to W Washington to the government in
regard to the occupation. The naval brigade, or
at least those who still remain most of them having
returned to New York, are in a very destitute con.
dition, and Captain Merrill, of Company of the
brigade, came up for the purpose of visiting W ash
ington, to if the condition of his cannot be
improved. On Thursday the Fourth Regiment of
Artillery, of New York, arrived, and took up
position the fortress.
FORTRESS MONROE, June G, p. M.-The steamer
Alabama has just arrived with Hawkins Regiment
from New York.
Another regiment is hourly expected, and will
proceed to Newport-News.
The Naval Brigade is fast diminishing. Some
two hundred have returned to New York, ant
nearly as many have enlisted in other regiments
now here. Those of the Brigade who refuse to Ia
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facetously called "Butler's Coast Guard.'
The gun-boat Quaker City brought up anothe,
valuable prize, and the Harriet Lane also captured
small sloop last night.
steamer arrived here to-day under flag O
truce from Norfolk with large number of refu
gees.
An important military movement is on the point
Df Wh iph hn
to speak particularly.
Aguia Greek.
An eyewitness of the fight informs us that bu
two guns of the upper battery were used by the
Virginians, and that the guns from the lover bat
terry were only used when the steamers were within
range. There hurt with the exception
of one person, who bruised on the hand from :
splinter. gallant chicken cock met an untimeIy
death. The Pawnee considerably damaged
and a raft was alongside her, on which were mer
making repairs.
The Batteries at Aquia Cree fairs at Al l.
cxandria--A Union Meeting.
ALEXANDRIA, June THE U. S. steamer Re
auce arrived off this harbor about noon to-day and
transferred the Lieutenant commanding to the
Washington steamboat. She brings news from
Fort Washington that four slaves had sought re-
fuge there from Virginia, who state that the Con-
federates at Aqua Creek have far only used rife
field pieces which they have used various pon is
changing them according to the fire of the u S.
vessels. They have not vet used their battery of
four 32-pOunders, which is masked behind an old
tsh-house, outside the range of the vessels guns
A yawl-boat which has been CARRYING letters be-
tween Maryland and Virginia, has been captured.
The fugitives had been engaged throwing up earth
works.
From the confidence expressed by the inhabitants
here, there is not much fear of an attack from the
enemy at present.
There is not much doubt about General Beaure-
gard being at Manassas Junction.
A private meeting of Union men, to the number
of about thrty-fve, held here last night at the
Marshall House, and addressed by w. G. Par
sons, of Washington.
To-day fortyeight met at the same place. and
nominated Henry R. Martin and James 7. Chase,
delegates to the Wheeling Convention The lead
ers in this movement expect to receive seventy i've
signatures to an address to that Convention.
The Michigan regiment band is now serenading
Col. Heintzleman.
The flag brought by the Third Infantry from
Texas will be tomorrow hoisted over the Quarter
masters Department, when great johcation is
expected.
The Provost Marshal, Captain Medlar, has re-
called his prohibition of the proposed pubcation
of a newspaper here by the soldiers. The first
number will appear on Monday.
1t is reported that the Federal and Confederate
pickets gradually approaching each other on
the Fairfax road.
The Steamer Merrimack.
LOUISVILLE, June IA Norfolk despatch to the
raised, and her machinery found to be uninured-
She will be ready for sea by Friday.
Progress of Events near Harper's Ferry.
CHAMBERsBuRG, June 6.-Capt. NcM ullin's Ran
gers have been attached to Captain Doubleday IS
command. Lieutenant Porter, of the regular army,
is Acting Quartermaster, and Lieutenant Hall, of
Fort Sumter memory, is Acting Commissary.
Captain Doubedays battalion will be in advance,
and the movement most certainly begins to-mor-
row. Another company of regular infantry will
arrive in the morning. Nothing but the inclement
weather for the past few days has delayed the
movement to-day.
Two New York regiments, from Elmira, will ar
rive within the next two days, and cannon, to arm
Captain Doubeday's company, are expected every
hour. At least two full batteries will be sent
All news concerning the proposed advance OF
troops is strictly prohibited. The commanders of
the several troops all eager to advance, and are
elated with the idea of meeting the enemy very
soon.
Colonel Dare's regiment was inspected to-day,
prior to marching. The Seventh, Eighth and
Tenth Pennsylvania Regiments were inspected yes
terday.
Army MOyements-NoA Advance Yet on Fair
fax Court House.
WASHINGTON, June THE numerous rumors
put in circulation since Saturday last of march
of Federal troops upon Fairfax Court House are
without foundation No changes have been made
excepting in the position of regiments on the de-
fensive works in the course of construction. The
troops labor hard during the day and sleep sound
at night, disturbed only by an occasional exchange
of shots between their guards and the Virginia
scouts. The Federal troops farthest in advance, is
force of several companies of the Second Cavalry,
the senior officer of which is Captain Bracket,
who has seen much service and established high
| character for vigilance.
The Railroad Convention at Harrisburg.
| HARRISBURG, June 5.-A Convention, composed
| of officers of various railroad companies in this
State, met at this city yesterday afternoon, and a
ter consultation with the State authorities, il
was determined that in the transportation o
| troops, provisions, munitions of war; &c., an abate