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New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02
THE SKIRMIsH NEAR ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, AiOhuayi ouIy'i, AcV''
The bravery of our piekets yesterday morning has
had good effect, not single OF tampering with
the lives of our troops being reported this morning
The affair yesterday took place al the junction Of the
Richmond and Fairfax roads about ~ miles out. Tie
attacking force consisted Of II cavalry, who left their
horscs some distance off, and attacked the three seni-
neIs stationed at the eroe-road. The latter were
assisted by two pckeis on the Fairfax road. The
Rebels rereated leaving their dead comrades on the
field and four carbines and three reyolyers. Our men
only fred four shots with whatfstal effect has already
been related The body of sergeant of the Letcher
Guard has been brought TO this city. He wss one OF
,hose killed. IL was al rt supposed that the attacking
marty were farmers and the finding Of pisol with the
name supposed 10 be John Johnson led 70 the arrest OF
the latter, together with five Of ht neghbors. IL was
subsequently aseertained that the name was John
Jones. and not John Johnson, when Mr.. johnson and
the others arrested with him were released on taxing
the oath of allegiance. The bravery Of Lewellan oil
Pennsylvania, WHO is among the wounded, deserves
eepecial mention Though bis wounds are OF delicate
and serious nature, he fought TO the last and bears up
under his suIerings with heroic frmness. The Pniia-
dephia City ice.boat is anchored oi Alexandria
She will take the place Of the Poeahontaf, which pro-
ceeds down the river.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02

TWELFTH AsSIvERsfRY or THE CoySTcricvt
STATE NORMAL ScHooL.-The exercises at tbs Twelfth
Anniversary of the Statr Normal School at New
Britain will take place tie l4th l5tb 10th, and i7
of July. The annual examination Of classes viii be
on Monday and TUESDAY, the 18th and l6tb. The
closing exercises of the graduating class and the pre-
sentaton of diplomas will be on Wednesday, the i7th,
at o'clock p. m. On Sunday evening, tie i4th the
annual eermon will be preached by the Rev. Il. r.
Bond Of New-Britain. On Monday evening, the 18th,
the annual address before the graduating class viii 10
delivered by the Principal On Tuesday evening, the
10th, an oration by the Rev. Calvin Pease, ID. d..
President Of the University of Vermont, and poem
by the Rev. Nelson Stutson Of Greenfield, viii be
given before the Barnard and Galaudet Societies. Ga
Wednesday, at I0l M, the annual address before
the Alumni will be given by Mr. Allen Mclean Of tie
class of 1857. The annual social reunion will be
Wednesday evening.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02

Lieut. CHAPLIN Of t>e Pawnee, commanding the party
on shore He remain I'd steady and cool among per
feet bail of muskelry fl I'm hundreds OF men, while ne
collected bis own people ana msoe gVpo vonS mS few
sand bags and some axes, aod 30 lar as can ascer'
tain the muskets Of the wounded iuen. ne saar
left The shore with him and not being able TO swlSr
IN the boat with the musket, Lieut. Chaplin took bin
On bs shoulders musket and all and safslv .asbed the
boat without scratch; ssye bullethOle through the
top of HE cap.
I consequence Of the want Of ordinary comforts ia
,ha Eraoio,, -, 'vounded men, brought the two
wounded men belonging 70 tnst yesseL with those Two
of this ship, with the remains OF the ,a.e hare
j. II. Ward, to the EavfsSsro "a'ni"S'0"' "-'
now await orders. >...u. a.
must slso call the attention Of the Detstlmeat 20
the bravery of John Williams captain maintoPv. suo
Pawnee, who told his men, while laying OH III lue
boat, that every man must die on his thwarI sooeE
than leave man behind and when The fsgstan OF his
boat shot away and the ensign fell, he lathoggn
suffering from gun-shOt wound in the thghl sezed
in his hand, and bravely waved it over bis head.
copy of the Surgeons report of casualties Is mere
with inclosed. The wounded have been removed 10
the hospital also incose copies of orders addressed
TO Lieutenant Lowry.
Lieutenant Chapins report of the affair is not yet
ready. When it il presented shall forward copy
for the information of the Department.
have the honor to be- very respectfully obedsnt SER
Com. and Senior Officer Of the POtOnsc.
Secretary Of the Navy Washington.
UNITED STATES STEAMsLooP PAwEEE,
POroMAc RIVER, June 26, 1861. |
SIR: have 10 report the following casualties result
ing from the action at Matthias Point this afternoon:
Killed 1.-Commander j. II. Ward, commanding
Flotilla; gunshot wound Of abdomen, almost immedi-
atey fatal.
Wounded dangerously 81. WilliamJ Best, O. s.,
belonging to the PawBee; gunehot wound, fracturing
both bones of left leg, second gunshot wound In soft
part Of right forearm third gunshot wound OF night
hand 9 Wm McChenny, belonging to the Thomas
Freeborn gunshot wound Of left thigh, fsctuing the
temem.
Wounded severely al. John Williams, captain OF
mlintop of Pawnee; gunshot wound Of soft part OF
right thigh. 2. George Mckenny, yeoman Of Thomas
Freeborn gunshot wound of soft part left thigh
Respectfully yours,
ISiznedl +. M. GUENELL, Surgeon u. S. Navy.
Com s. c. ROwAs, Commanding Flotilla in the Posomac
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02
TIE CONSPIRACY CASE IN PITTsBURG.

Pl1TsblRO, MoDuiNi Juif y, iooi'
TIL. conspiracy csse Of Prevented and others, al
legged in supplying clothing to Volunteers came before
Judye Mcclure tbis morning. A large number Of per-
sons were rrescnt.
The council (, the defense presented wit Of Ger
t,orayi itsued BY Judge Lowe Of the Supreme Court
Board on affidavit that the defendants have good res-
son 10 believe that the Judge and Associates OF the
Criminal Court are unrcafonaby preiudced against the
defendants: that the defendants unable toprpare
for trial as the indictment only found on the 18th
inst. without preliminary hearing.
The motion Of the defense that II be put on the file,
was objected to by the Commonwealth, the defense
urging that the whole matter was now out OF the
hands Of the Court Considerable discussion ensued,
when Judge Mcclure adjourned the Court ill o'clock,
p. IN.
Hesntin the counsel on both sides haried TO Judge
LoSrey. when an effort was made BY The counsel for
the Commonwealth to get the rule requiring the de-
PENDANTS TO show cause why the writ ssucd III the
morning should not he qusshed. This was resisted by
the opposing counsel but the rule was granted, and
made returnsble tomorrow morning.
At2p. M the case was again before Judge Mcclure,
who decided that the ceriorari was an absolute com
mand which the Court was bound 10 obey and that
the csse wac DOW in tie Supreme Court and the papers
of record here.
The Court then stated that the ease would be tried
tomorrow at O'Clock, if the rule was made absolute
in the mean time.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02
THE ADVANCE TO RICHMOND.
THE WESTERN COLUMN MOVING
a Crushing Blow about to Fail.
WOE TO THE TRAITORS.
CNcrssATy, Monday, July /, 1861.

CINCINNATI, Monday, July !, 1861.
The 9th and 18th Regiments left Camp Den
nson yesterday for Virginia.
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, July l, 1861
The 18th and 18th Indiana Regiments left here
this afternoon for Virginia. They have complete
equipments of every kind; each regiment has
corps of so sharp-shooters, and two pieces of
artilery-they take Is days ration', 10000
rounds cartridges, 200 rounds SHOT and shell for
the Artillery.
One company Of Cavalry leaves for Virginia
tomorrow, and another will follow in a few
days.
The 18th and 14th Regiments are now en-
csmped here, fully equipped, and ready and an1-
ous to receive marching orders.
Gov. Morton issued orders to-day for five rcgi-
ments of the new quota to rendezvous here and
at Lafayette this week. Double the number OF
companies required for the new quota have ten
dered their services.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02

no more but the maired giant ssmca incapable Of us
o%etssnoing % ns oeea. rom Tch little and gropsl
Soired one or two pre- blows 70 finish the affair; but
the nfetion Of those on the helpless heap of esh was
an sickening beyond all description His Sec
onds hackers gave in for him without his knowledge
and kept Hnrst 10 bis till he gradually became al
insensbe and all the restorative ars Of the ring
Sssf. Ask. - efforts to keep bin from fainting,
which, in tfe sta.. surgeon, and IN his then
fa;i;n, lu tne absence OF -gt serious affair
arL"s Po"ef might have been u.-- -LIr 49,
ne spectacle which be presented i loo herrv. 40
DESCRIPTION. Even the Oldest champions of The riQH
mse sgnas. at the fearful pnnishmen inflicted In Sf
Sna, mlGutes. Mace had not single mark on hin. The
6 d9ckyard police were dispatched in steamer from
onanam 70 prevent the fight, aud arrived just az i
vas over; quite official that II is kind Of ;et off ia
this revolving business TO say that poor Hursts com.
rades On both aides were most soctous 10 their care
OF him after bis defeat, and Mace went about among
them and raised subscription for him amounting Ia
f35. Such facts, though undoubtedly praiseworthy.
but poorly countersalance the horrible nature of the
whole contest Yet pugsts think that in few ycars
The Ring viii again glow with all the brutal magniG-
,ence Of the Regency. Revive the Ring Ii would
Do easier to restore tho Heptarchy.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02
THE OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE ACTION
Az MATTHIAS POINT.

The following official account OF the engagement az
Matthias Point will be read with interest:
UNITED STATES STIANER PAwNEE,
PoToMAc RIVER, June Y, 1861. )
SIN; About smdown on the evening OF the 2blh
inst. while A. anchor of Aequia Creek, received an
order from Commander Ward 10 copy Of which is here,
with inclosed) 70 send him two boats armed aud
eauirped, in command OF Lieut.. Chaplin. This order
was Immediately complied with in all its details, and
the party left the chip in tow Of the Resolnte at
o'clock a. To-day, about noon, the Rssoate re; re-
turned with request from Capt. Ward that would
send her back IL had more important service for
her. Immediately dispatched the Reliance TO Capt.
Ward knowing the danger TO which our people would
be exposed il he contemplated landing at Matthias
Point es feared was his intention, Judging from the
nature of the order he gave me TO furnish him with
such equipments were necessary to cut down trees
on tho Point and burn them.
Az o'clock this evening, the Freeborn and Reliance
came up having been rcpused by the Rebcsa Matthias
POINT, In which Lieut.. Chaplin and his command ss.
caped utter destruction by a miracle.
It becomes my painful duty to announce TO the De
part,nent the death of Commander j. ii. Ward OF the
fresbon. lie was shot In the abdomen while in The
act Of sighting bis bow gun
beg ioave 10 call the attention OF tho Department
70 the galh,ntry. oOolpess, and ynsseuce Of MUD o.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02

CIR MoRrALuY.-The number Of deaths reported
by the City Inspector for the week ending July 1.
was I5J. being an increase the number last week
Of lO2 and an increase the number reported at tho
corresponding date last year Of SO. or tho whole
number 81 were men, 80 women, IA boys, aud ii5
girls OF the deaths resulting from acute disease there
were fom infauiilo conyusons Ill scarlet fever ~;
measles. 81; inflammation Of the lungs, II SMALL
rox 30; Inflammation Of the brein ~; cholera in-
iantum II; apoplexy, g. congestion Of TIE brain, y;
inflammation Of the bowels, 3; bronchitis, Z; conges-
tion Of Lungs, 8; darrhea, 8; diphtherite, o. N
deaths from chronic disease, there were, from
SUMPTION 81; dropsy in the head, 2 infaniie maras-
mus 2l heart disease z; eirrhosis OF the liver, u:
disease of the kidneys, d. enlargement of the heart, s.
OF deaths from external and other causes, there
were from drowning, l0 old age, burned or scaid-
el, s; premature birth, 4; delhium tTemers, ).
Under tic cassEca ton Of diseases, there were from
lungs, throat &C., IO3; brain aud nerves. 93; skim
&C. and trupive ieyors, Si stomach, bowels, ~;
uncertain seat and general fevefs "a; violence, si
The ages were, uuder | year, ll2; from ! TO
wears 30; 9 TO 3, 36; 5 TO 10, 10; 10 TO IL, l1;
IL 10 H. 26 IS 10 II, 5; IL 30 90 10; 20 70 y, ":
25 TO 80 %; 80 10 ~, 81; 40 10 20, "A; SO to 90.
". GO 10 TO- 10; 20 10 81 4; 20 TO 90 6; unknown. l.
OF The whole number, 290 were born in the United
States IS in ireland; il in Germany Ia England;
In Scotland; in British America ia Italyi Po-
land Sweden and Prussia, each; Denmark, France.
At sea, South America, Switzerland. Wales and West
Indies I each; unknown, D; "J died IN the public IN
sfifutioDs.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02
A BATTLE IN MISSOURI EXPECTED.

NDEPESDENcE, Monday, July 7 IooI'
The report reached here yesterday that the State
troops, 10000 in number had crossed the Marls des
Cgnes branch of the Usage river, 100 miles south oil
thi, place, and had encamped and intended making
stand at that place.
The Federal forces were twenty miles in their rear
1900 or 5000 in number. They had also encamped, II
was thought, for reenforcements.
Tire State forces were increasing This information
derived from gentleman just from the State camp
who also came through the Federal camp
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02

TnrIR nrsr PaIvArEER GosE.A letter from the
Pensacola feet dated june TO- thai the pira,icsi
steamer wm. II. Webb hss been captured by the Nj
aeara while in the act OF seing the brig East Of New
York If this information Is correct the buccaneers
have lost their best vessel. The Wm. H. Webb b q
large and very powerful tugboat, formerly well known
in Ibis harbor She is registered 6 tuns fees
one inch dran, and in excellent condition.
WAoos AND ARTILLERY HoRsEs.--Wanted thIs
day. 500 good wagon and artillery horses for the army
They must be not less than ~ hands high lorg tail.
not less than or more thsn years old. All colcrs
except white. Apply at MeDonalds stables, hos. ~
and 95 East Twelfth street, near University place.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02
THE sKIRsusH NEAR FALLS CHURCH.

Capt. Stevens was in command Of the detachment
Of the Sd Connecticut Regiment that captured the two
Secesioniss and four horses on Sunday, from supe.
rior force of rebel cavalry Falls Church. He now
wears one Of the splendid army revolvers taken from
the enemy. Bat for the impstience of the Connecti-
cutters and their premature movement, more success
would have attended their expedition.
The discharge Of musketry into the flying Secession
isa had tho effect OF making at least os then se
and reel fion bic ssddla
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM FORT KEAR-
NEY

FoRT KyARSEY, Monday, July |, 1861.
Reliable information from Denver, June u, says
Secession force get from their rendezvous ~ miles
up Cherry Creek, to-day, for the ayowed purpose oi
taking Forts Vice aud Garland.
They are well armed and equipped, aud expect to be
joined bys majority Of the forces inside. There Is
much valuable property and money in the for's.
The movement is watched, but we ARE eompars'
lively powerets and totally without suboriiyor or Lead
erAhin.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02

RECEPTION EXERCISES AT WARD SCHOOL No. SO.
The annual reception of the Grammar Department
Of Ward School No. 49, in West Twenty eighth street,
was held yesterday afternoon, in the grammar room.
The numberpresent large consisting of the parents,
friends of the pupils and Others In educatond
interests Quite a number were disappointed on &C.
count Of want of room. The exercises consisted of
compositions, dialogues, recitations etc., varied by
choice selections Of music instrumental and vocal alsc
by exercises in casthenics which showed great pro-
fciency in that comparatively iost branch Of female
Watson, " Mathematics " by Miss King, and " Music"
by Mise Mee Of 9 high order, showing traces OF
deep thought and labor. The compostion on Mathe-
matics' was in masterly style, showing thorough
acquaintance with abstract subject generally dis
carded by females. The Ieeitations were given in
such manner that to name any particular one would
be inyidous. Dr. Livingston, Of the Board OF Trus-
tees in happy speech, passed high encomium on the
merits of the graduating cass, who Misc Hannah
Cameron. Mis- Cecilia whelan, Miss Harriet Nee,
Miss Matilda Hu;hwaite, Miss Margaret Gresson. To
each WAS presented fine copy Of the standard authors.
in token Of the high order Of scholarship and depors
ment shown. The valedictory, by Miss Cameron OF
the above class, was an able effort, delivered In q
pleasing style appealing alike to Teachers graduates
and pupils and paying a well-deserved compliment to
the teachers. TO bliss Edmonds, the Principal great
credit ia due in the the exercises were con-
Quoted; also to Miss Courtie author OF tie French
disIogue Education q Ia Mode" which was rendered
in an entertaining manner by the Misses Cameron,
Nee, Cronk, King, ard Others. The exercises wers
oeuclded by the singing Of the hymn, God Save our
Land" by the whole school
For the benefit Of those disappointed, the exercises
will be repeated tomorrow afternoon.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02
PRIVATE sAwIN's REMAINs-MAssACHU-
SETS REGIMENTS.
Bosros, Monday, July !, 1861.

BUtIUHI 1uVfu7sy, "u1y
detachment Of Major CObb's Light Artillery o.,
eorted the remains OF private sawin, which arrived
tonight from the depot to the church OF the Advent
where the funeral will take place tomorrow.
The organization Of the new ten reglA9n's is ra'
p;dly prouessiug. Col. Gordon is expected e cave
on Satnfday. 10 ic followed early reu week by The
7,b. Col CoVck
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02
APPOINTMENT OF A FIGHTING CAPTAIN.
PHILADELFHIA, Monday, July /, 1867.

PBILADELfhIA, Mondhyi July I, IooI'
II. t. Roinortze, late Consul of Principstes, and IN
able and experienced cavalry officer, having for many
yea served in the Don Cossaeks during the Caucasian
war and Austrian cavalry has been appointed as cap.
tainin Col Young Kentucky Light Cavalry Regiment
IIis company will bs composed entirely Of veterans.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02

FtRE IN FULToS SrREEr.--A fire broke csst iast
evening nj \ o'clock In the buildings Nos 26 y and
30 Fulton street owned by Mn. Mowat and occupied
by Mr.. j. Mapes a. q fruit, liquor, and fireworks
store, and by Dr.. Hiram Mo.t, AZ wholesale drug
store. The ire originated among the fireworks, M
supposed, from spontaneous combustion. Damage 70
stock and building about $3.50. hIsured in the
Kines County Insurance Office lBrooklyn), sad the
New World Insurance Company.
fire broke out az ~ o'clock ON Sunday afternoon in
the stable OF VIM. Mcdonald, on Sixth avenue, meas
One-hundred-e street, and before f
was extingaished damage TO the amount Of $40 WAS
sustained Fully insured. Origin Of the Ire unknown
The stable Was used as q milk dairy.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02

The Fen Rip,r Monitor has been discontinued. Iis
hate publisher Henry Pratt esq, has been connecse,
with TKe Nositor y years during this long period o.
time he has rendered no inconsiderabe service 70 aA
aspiring politicians without ever receiving any
emolument himself. A gentleman Of high ninaee
character and correct impulses, he never raekiea ~,
station but on the contrary, ayoldod ana even
the usual methods Of recurring popularity.
A very oblgiug person IL the bosrdrg,house kseLes
who adver,isss Ia 7Re Her0!s-" Single genea,is
t,rn;shed with pleasant roous also one or two xel,M
mon rita Sses Th, is match for the Ss sssis
captsu's card Of water excurion- Tickets - oen'~
Cb;,drcn haif rrice--to be kad at The landing"
RospEnr IN NrwaRK-M,sry Roarse May May Cp%s ss
Siiai.as strsvt Newsrk ~ j. OE send while wo.s
as ,vias IN ,hs house absent u eluh, Mary ~.
ss.d ap stairs snd oOk silk dresses and othef
pSs Ssons Mary Csnfhs May Sisnase and ne =
s latter 70 ihe amount Of and psctns us ~ ss.irs
lar trunk took tho h scg,sYsnee OF this cst ~. No
Nh the plumber, the dknonet woman pfcceeoss rIs,N
0roenwich street where ske has friend hstss tssnnE
hsir property tho viems followed In paIso sess HsasrS
whssboa q The ayyo caused hss ss s y {srSai vs
OF the Lower Court, On sesrchs - nien 81
va. I'D eoatsin all hs 81 Ossst nssbs
euscd The property token 70 sas.s 10 ssree
the Tea, seventh Precinct and VIII % ~, abe bsss
| a,.Ct tLs, trial cf the prisoner. ~ ~ 'esr~s~
| Jaslyrs ksliy and lcekyl ue srutA
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02

be burned on tho top Of the College, charge
not proyep--iptimate,I that it might not be in
appropriate to pray slsc> for suffering Disunion-
lists. Gladly arose our Treasury clerk, and
earnestly offered prayer for .$'th ioyal anu us
loyal men-folOwiug tho prayer WIN speech,
in which be thanked God that his Sod was not
q sectional God. Young Hanlin of new'iorh'
nephew of the Vice-President who has re-
Gently received an appointment in the army, re-
joined in a speech which showed the diSoyh
clerk the difference between section maintaining
the Government and section defying it, and
trampling upon liberty and order alike.
THE UNION MEN OF TEXAS.
1t is so long since we have had any authentic
news from Texas, that seine were beginning to
fear that the Union men Of the State had been
crushed into silence. But the following intelll-
gence, furnished by prominent citizen OF West
ern Texas, who has just arrived here, puts
another face on the matter:
A movement, which has much strength and
character, is on foot to organize new State
out of Western Texas. 1t is strongly supported
by the united German press in that section.
The Union feeling is rapidly increasing, and has
already made itself seriously felt by the traitors
Secret Union societies exist throughout the
western section, and are daily becoming more
open in their proceedings. Gen. Carpen has
been nominated as an unconditional Union candi-
date for Congress, will be elected, and Will soon
come to Washington to make known the wishes
of his constituents, and ask for sufficient force
from Government to enable the loyal men OF
Texas to asser. the authority of the Government.
Gen. G. is at the head Of the Union forces, and
has already become All object of great terror 10
the traitors, whom he has defeated thus far I'D
every skirmish. For example, on the Sd inst,
Gen. c., at the head Of 2O7 Mounted Rangers,
made a descent upon an armed camp of 457
Rebels, and killed 1913 on the spot The rest
fed. leaving everything behind, glad enough to
escape with whole skins from man who treats
all traitors that fall into his hands as they de.
serve who knows their hidiDg-pfaces, and is sure
TO be at their backs when they least expect it.
ANOTHER SPECIMEN CLERK.
There is man employed in the Interior De-
partnent, in the capacity of messenger to the
Secretary, who, we are assured, offered to wager
one hundred dollars that Abraham Lincoln would
never be inaugurated President of the United
States.
nfI. CRTTTENDEN AND SECESSION.
A Trustworthy Union man writes from Frank
fort Kentucky, June 23
81 had most delightful interview with Mr. Critten
den morning and feel indignant at the telegramfrom
Washington that be could in any event favor Secession
lie is as fra and strong to-day ss yo1r Cabinet IN
Washington
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