Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-16
5]ailu Nationaln nrmatrat.
Eastern News Items.

Unions telegraphie details;
cr LOUIS; July 4th.-The people OF New
o'taors fear an attack on that city by the
Taderol troops Defensive preparations are
making in consequence
THE information in reference to attacking
Nv Orleans was communicated there by
',ontleman who had arrived from Washing
and who alleged he heard it from Gen.
Sr LOUIS, July 1st-A correspondent of
.bo New York journal of Commerce says the
nrogramme of war ia Virginia, published by
the President, if carried out with energy,
viii be the first chapter in the great war.
The Confederates do not underrate the re-
sources of the Government, and only in case
If their success would assume the offensive
FoRreEss MONROE, July lst.-On the march
from Yorktown, the Louisiana Zonaves were
sunplied only with -four, to be cooked as oc-
easion might require The force which ad-
vanced consisted of 1900 infantry and 800
cavalry The two deserters represent the
force to be 10000 strong They reached
mint two miles this side of Great Bethel,
when the expedition miscarricd. Tha greater
mart returned to Yorktown.
The Richmond Examiner of June 9th,
notices Georgia regiment arrived without
arms-the Governor of Georgia refusing to
allow any more arms to be taken from the
State.
LOUISVILLE, July 2d.-The Journal of this
morning has u letter dated Knoxville, Tenn,
29th ut., saying "that eight companies of
cavalry and infantry have left here for Cum
berland and Wheelers Gaps to guard them
and prevent Federal troops from going
through Kentucky to aid the Union men of
East Tennessee They have been encounter
ed by our active Union men in the mountains,
who swear they shall leave AID the Davis
troops have sent here for reinforeements.
The Journal adds, we expect bloody fight
at the mountain gaps for possession. The
Journal says every breath of ours is a heart
fell: aspiration for the triumph Of the star
spanged banner.
The Journal also says Governor Jackson of
Missouri is in Nashville. There is no doubt
chat an expedition against Missouri is forming
on the Southern borders of that State.
The Conrier says 1t takes it for granted
chat the authorities of Tennessee are inform
ed of the Introduction of arms into that State,
and that arrangements have been made to
take possession Of every gun sent by the Ad-
minlstration.
WAsHINGToN July lst.-Another skrmish
occurred last night near Alexandria, between
the Fire Zouaves and party of rebel scouts.
1t is reported that two Zouaves and six re-
bells were killed.
The troops across the Potomac ask for more
artillery. They will secure it before an ad-
vance movement is made.
The Richmond Enquirer declares that all
the enemy fear is the Federal artillery.
LOUISVILLE, July lst.-Senator Breckin-
ridge and Representative Burnett have left
for Washington. Senator Powell intends to
take his seat.
The Owensboro, KY, Shield, secession, re-
ports the probable return of one of the Ken
lucky companies which went 10 Richmond
as they we're unreeeived They have been
ivieg at their ewn expense.
a special dispatch to the New York Times
from Washington, July Cd d..says news receiv-
ed here states that there was at Manassas
Junction last evening only three regiments Of
rebel troops. All the resi- of the forces under
lseauregard had moved forward in the direc
toa of Fairfax and Alexandria. Two South
Carolina regiments reported to be within
five miles southwest of Alexandria. Colonel
Garland, formerly of this city, has his regi-
meut still at the Junction.
WASHINGTON, July 3d.-Notwithstandin
all former reports and rumors about Major
General Fremont's command, it was not un =
iii to-day the conclusion reached by the
Government. He has impatiently awaited
his orders, while carefully refraining from
expressing a preference for any field. He
had q long interview with the President last
night, and will at once leave Washington to
take command of the great western move
meut
'Me rebel Convention at Richmond has
formally expelled the members who were
elected from Western Virginia, and has pro-
Vided for an election for President and Vice
President of the Southern Confederacy, in
November next.
New YoRK, July 3d.-The brig Solfornio
has arrived from Charleston bar, prize to
the United States sloop of war Vandalia. A
transport has arrived from Fort Pickens with
mails, and reports troops all well
Gen. Patterson in Virginia with $4,000
Troops.
WILLTAMsroRT, July 2.-It appears that
the intended crossing of the Potomac at Ship
mans Ford, 10y our troops, has been aban-
doned on account of the steepness of the
opposite bank. The whole force encamped
at the ford embraces eighteen full regiments,
besides several corps of artillery, cavalry,
etc, under marching orders, and at three
O'clock tonight they will cross the river.
They take ten days rations.
Colonel Johnston is three miles this side of
Martinsburg, with 5000 men. They are
erecting earthwork batteries, and have guns
In position, to prevent the passage of troops.
HAGERsTowN, July 2.-Early this morning
ahe troops stationed here crossed the ford at
Williamsport The post of honor in crossing
was given to the First Wisconsin and the
Eleventh Pennsylvania regiments They
came within seventy-fve yards of the enemy.
The rebels at Martinsburg, amounting to four
regiments of infantry and one horse regiment
were engaged III the conflict. They had
four pices of artillery. a part of them rit1ed
cannon and commanded by Colonel Jackson.
As far as known, our casualties are two killed
and several wounded Severe dead and
wounded Secessionists were left on the field
in their hasty retreat. The loss on their side
Is very heavy. Anticipating retreat of our
forces the rebels had cut down the fences,
etc, to intercept us before reaching the river.
The first stand was made at Pottersfield' s
farm, near Haynesvile where the house and
baNa had to be destroyed TO charge the enc
my. Here the conflict was fierce. The rebels
finally retreated, leaving their knapsacks and
blankets everywhere.
The Nineteenth Pennsylvania regiment
moved forward to-day, to the Pon of Rocks
The Northw estern troops received orders to-
day to advance.
HAGERsTowN, July 3.-George Drake, o
Milwaukee, was killed in the fight at vii
Transport The names of others killed anc
wounded will be in after while, and viii
be sent by telegraph if any from the w est
The following dispatch was received her,
ct quarter past two o'clock this morning:
BLACK RIVER (near Martinsburo