Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-05
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| WASHINGTON, June 3.-On the 1st, whilst
company B I'd Cavalry, Of tie New York 2oth
were recohnoitering within 800 yards of fairfax
| Court House, they were fred on by two of a
| picket guard one of whom they took prison
er and the other escaped. The Dragons then
charged the village from the north side, and
| were fired on from the Union hotel, formerly
| kept by Jas. Jackson, who murdered Els
worth. The man firing them was instant
ly shot down. The dragons then charged
| through the principal streets of the village.
and were fred upon from many houses, and
! by platoons from behind fences. Having pass
ed to the end of the village, they wheeled
| about and instantly charged back, and were
then met by two considerable detachments of
i rebels with field piece. Turning again, they
cut third detachment in the rear and left
the village, bringing with them FIVE prisoners,
and killing, throughout the engagement, twen-
| ty-seven rebels. Two Of the dragons were
killed and two are missing. Quarter master
Cary was wounded in the foot, and Lieut..
| Tompkins had two horses shot under him.
! During the night word came to the camp, that
the two missing men had been captured by the
rebels, and were to be banged the next morn
! morning. Company was instantly summon
| ed from their quarters, and mounting, rode
up to the Court House, and having ascertained
the location of their imprisoned comrades,
made a dash through the village, rescued the
two men, ard brought them in triumph to the
| camp at daybreak.
| The Acqua Greek fight confirmed. The par
| ticulars are On Friday 1st, the Freeborn and
| Pawnee engaged the batteries at this point
the vessels retiring after a two hours fight.
| On Saturday the attack was resumed and last
| ed about six hours. The rebels, who ii is es-
timated were 5000 strong, had repaired the
beach battery during the night, and for some
| time their firing brisk but the Freeborn
loding three shells in succession within the
| battery. greatly diminished their fire. All
the rebel guns were slenced save one, which
was fired at intervals of 90 minutes. AS the
rebels fire ceased they applied the torch to
the railroad depot and wharf, which were con-
sumed. They then fled, fearing the landing
of troops from the vessels. Quite number
of bodies were carried away in wagons. The
Freeborn received two shots and the Pawnee
was huIt on the vessels.
About II O'Clock last night squad Of rebel
cavalry made dash at the outposts of the
20th, and fired upon them. The regiment i'm
mediate turned out, and sent scouts in pursuit.
The outposts of the 2Sth returned the fire, but
with what effect is not known as the night was
dark. The rebels done no damage.
Cincinnati, June 1.-Two columns of troops
from Grafton surprised 1000 rebels at Phil
lippi, Va, yesterday, having marched all night
in a rain, and routed them, killing 10, and
captured large lot of arms, horses, ammuni-
tion, provisions and camp equipage. The sur
prise was complete. Col. Kelly of the Feder-
al forces was mortaliy wounded and has since
died. Several others were slightly hurt.
CHAMBERsBURG, June 3.-A fracas occurred
here last night, in which colored keeper Of
grog shop was shot dead by an officer of
Pittsburg company. The officer has left.
The preparations making, indicate a for
ward movement soon. on Harper's Ferry. |
The rebel ranks are diminishing last by deser-
tion aud small pox, at the Ferry.
FORTRESS MONROE, June Col. Bartlett
in an unfortunate expedition to the Rip Raps |
tell from the parapet breaking his clavicle and |
receiving internal injuries. The unfortunate |
situation OF COL Bartlett excites the deepest |
sympathy.
BALTIMORE, June Ex-Governor Hicks this |
morning demanded and received the mnskets
of the Baltimore City Guards-l59 in number |
and had them conveyed to Fort NJ Henry.
CHICAGO, June 3-Senator Douglas died at |
O'Clock and 10 minutes this morning. His |
remains will he taken from here, on Wednes-
day, to Washington City.
SAM HoUsToN FOR SEcEssIoN.-Gen. Hous-
ton has felt himself moved to declare him self |
Rebel. His speech is published. The sharp
ness of his repeated thrusts at his political
enemies in Texas much lessons The violence of
his denunciations of the Administration He
very clearly informs the South that they have
brought this trouble upon themselves, but says
that now they are in, they must endeavor to
win. He does not seem SO sanguine of victory
as many OF his brethren in treason indeed. it |
is easy to detect the mournful tone of one who
thinks ne is more likely to die than conquer.
The following is a sample OF the mum erous let
ters constantly receiving for Hostetters Stomach
Bitters: CANASDAGUA, July l3, 1859.
MessrS HoStetter d Smith Pittsburg, Pa
Gents As are strangers | herewith enclose
you twenty light dollars for four dozen Hosetters
stomach bltters, which please forward via Michi
gan Southern Railroad, Toledo Ohio and Clay
ton Station. I have purchased several dozen bot
ties at Toledo this Summer, but the sale is ON the
increase so much that wish to open direct trade
with you, was induced to try your Bitters by
my physician. for the Liver Complaint, and re-
ceived such material aid that have recommend
ed it to others and have sold about two dozen per
week for some time. | have all kinds of med-