New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-14
The Rebels There in Great Strength.
THEIR POSITION DEEMED IMPROBABLE.
Concentration of a Large Government Force
SHARP WORK EXPECTED SOON.
8 Special Dispatch TO The N. Y. Tribune.

Col. Stones column will probably operate on
the Maryland side Of the river. although circum-
stances may render it expedient to cross. Ac-
cording to o report which reached Great Falls
this evening, q detachment Of his command was
engaged about II this morning in driving back
Virginia force which had crossed the river at
Goose Greek. This is some four miles above
Edwards Ferry, and 80 from Georgetown. 1t
was doubtless Col. Stones intention to take pos.
session of the ford at the creek.
Lieut.. Col. Everett's three companies Of Dis
trict Volunteers, who went BY boat from Great
Falls up the Canal were obliged to leave them
about eight miles from Dam No. 8, their boats
running aground, In consequence Of the canal
having been cut On the Eigbt-Mile Level, thls
side of Edwards Ferry. They marched up
along the tow.path the residue Of tho distance to
the Ferry. where they have probably joined Col.
Stone by this time.
Batteries arc erecting at Chain Bridge, and
also at Dam No. s. The platforms are com.
peted on the former. and will receive their guns
tomorrow. The latter will be in readiness for
the guns within tweoty-four hours.
There was picket alarm ut Chain Bridge to.
day, occasioned by scouting party Of Federal
troops being taken for the enemy.
Gen. Cadwalader will take command Of the
division of Gen. PattersOn's force which moves
from Greencastle. If be has not already crossed
with his troops at Wliliamsport, he will, If un-
opposed, probably do so to- morrow.
To thal Ltd pv.s.
WAsHIsGros, Thursday, June 10. 1861.
Information from Rockville shows that portions Of
the New. York 9th, Pennsylvania lst and New-Hamp-
shire Regiments, together with the Presidents Mount
cd Guard and part Of Col. Magruders Battery yes
terday made an advance movement from that town.
Ii was expected in camp that two additional regiments
from Washington woald Immediately Join the forces
nnder Col. Stone.
The strict rules prescribed by this officer governing
correspondence has discouraged reporters for the press
from proceeding further with the expedition.
FREDERICK, Thursday, jane Is, 1861.
A returned Bal,imorean from Hsrpers Ferry, in
forms Inc that the number Of troops there has been
rather under estimated than over stated.
Additional numbers arriving by every train,
and they distributed that their presence could
scarcely 10 detected fifteen minutes after their arrival
TIE probability is that they ale forwarded TO other
points.
They have abundance Of artillery, which Is so post
ed a. in his estimation, TO render the place mpreg-
nabIe.
1000 troops were expected there today and to-
morrow.
A Baltimore regiment is encamped at Bolivar, armed
with Tennessee rifles.
The Ken,uckisns are regarded with general suspicion
and dislike, and arc in almost open mutiny.
Provisions were abundant and the strctest discipline
was enforced
The destruction of the bridge OF the Point Of Rocks
was unauthorized, and the officer by WHOM it was
ordered has been severely reprimanded.
The Baltimore City Guards are stationed O. Suffolk,
near Portsmouth.
The Maryland Heights are to be abandoned.
HAGfRsrows, Wednesday, June, 10, 1861.
Gen. Cadwalader and staff reached Greencastle TO-
lay. He takes command Of the Division which will
.ross the Potomac at Wilamsport or ct some other
lord near that place.
Col. Keim commands the Division which moves
through Hagentown and Sharpsburg on the Maryland
tide and directly opposite to the Ferry.
The 18th Brigade has reached point three miles be-
ow Greencaste.
Gen. Patterson will remove his headquarters soon to
his place.
Active work is rapidly approaching.
Col. Miles commands the 4th Brigade.
The Connecticut 4th has reached Chambersburg in |
command of Col. Woodhouse, and is encamped miles |
,elow Cbambenburg.
One of the Wisconsin Regiments, Colonel Stark. |
weather, is encsmped with them.
The 18th Pennsylvania Regiment, Col jarrett, has |
lso arrived |
The drill which is required Of the soldiers lasts eight
lours per day.
Drsipation 10 much reduced The only disease prev.
ent is diahea, which 10 oecssioned by the use Of lime
tone water.
A forward movement of the First Division on this
,oint is confidently expected Tomorrow.
The Government will probably take possession Of
he telegraph Office here tomorrow.
II s said by persons who escaped from Virginia yes
erdsy that the Confederates shot Union man named
Wilt OH Tuesday, because he would not enlist His
lsath has aroused wonderful feeling in Berkeley
county.
Troops from tho Ferry have pressed into service all
he wagons in Jefferson and Loudon Counties.
The first Southern mail from Richmond arrived at
to-day.
An intelligent officer Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad says they haul everything they procure
q the neighborhoOd Of Msrtinsburg to Ossequeon
reek and take Il thence by railroad to the Ferry He
avs also that officers Of the Confederate troops do not
lain more than l5,O 900 men 1.-THE Ferry.
He has heard from members Of soldiers that the |
man.pox and measles were prevalent
The secessionists Of Martinsburg are moving thsi,
layes south In considerable numbers.
A large wagon train reached here this evening.
The Congressional election IL passing Of quietly.
Trustworthy information received here this even.
ng by express, states that the vrynians were engaged
very night with dark lanterns, drilling holes in the