The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-06-20

be able to curse the rebels, and such cur
sing was never heard before.
Different opinions are entertained as to
the cause of the sud len evacuation 1t
is said that Gen Beauregard pronounced
the place indefensible, and liable to be
cut off and the troops starved. Others
say they will entrench themselves and
make stand at ChariestoWn. But the
general opinion is that they are on their
way to Manassas Gap.
The officers quarters at the Ferry were
not destroyed, but the people expected
that they would be back to night to com
pete the destruction. Anumber OF Union
men, including one New Yorker, had been
detained there for two weeks, but were
released after the evacuation.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHINGToN, June 15.-The evacua-
tion of Harper's Ferry has naturally
awakened increased interest as to the next
movement Of the rebels, and the mind is
instinctively directed to the Manassas
junction.
The present plans and purposes of the
War Department are matters of specuia-
ton, but it is evident that the preparations
are of such character as to efficiently
meet all contingencies.
PROCLAMATION BY GOV. JACKSON.
Gov. Jackson, Of Missouri, has issued a
proclamation in which he declares open
war with the General Government. Gov.
Jackson is to every intent and purpose a
traitor to the Union, and his proclamation
is nothing more than an un5lushing avow-
al of his infamy.
LATER FROM MISSOURI.
HERMAN, Mo, june IA German
from Jefferson City says the steamer White
Cloud was loading at that place yesterday,
with cannon and military stores. 1t was
said that Gov Jackson and all the State
officers were to embark on her for Arrow
Rock, a strong point about sixty miles
above on the Missouri river.
The Eccniag Nc,cs learns that two reg
| iments of Iowa volunteers, encamped at
| Kcokuk, and 400 Illinois troops from
| Quincy, have been concentrated at Hanni-
bal, Missouri, by order Of General Lyon,
for the purpose OF aiding North Missouri,
and checking Governor Jackson's move
ments in that region. It is said that a
portion Of this force will be sent to Lex
ington and St. Joseph.
SKIRMISH AT NEWPORT.
June 17.-Commissary Taylor has jus;
arrived from Newport News, and reports
sl,irmish there this morning. Three
companies were sentout by Colonel Phelps
to gather in some cattle belonging to the
rebels. They were fired on by company
Of light horse, and three men were wound
ed. The rebels being mounted escaped
The detachment, however, succeeded in
it's purpose The rebels are evidently
landing large body of troops at a point
seven miles above Newport News, on the
same side of the river, and the rebel steam
ers come down the river daily. An at
tack from that point is anticipated. We
are ready for them at Newport News, and
the strong battery erected there by the
lamented Lieut.. Greble, will certainly
ayenge the Great Bethel disaster if an at
| tack is made.
ANOTHER AFFRAY AT ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, June l8.-As part OF Col
| Kallman's regiment were returning from
the North Missouri railroad about eleven
o'clock this morning, and when opposite
the Recorders Court Room, on Seventh
street, company near the rear Of tn,
column suddenly wheeled and discharged
their rifles, aiming chiefly at the window
of the Recorders Court and the SECOND
story of the adjoining house, killing fou
citizens, mortally wounding two, anc
slightly injurins one.
The statements regarding the cause o
the firing are conflicting, one being tha
pistol shot was fired from the window o
the house at the corner of Seventh ant
Locust, which took effect on the shoulde
of one of the captains, when he gave th
word to fire. Another statement is that
soldier accidentally discharged his rife il
the ranks, at which the whole compan,
discharged full volley on the crowd OF
the sidewalk and in the windows. Al
investigation Of the affair will be held to
day.
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