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ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS OF THE AFFAIR
AT AQUA CREEK.

WASHINGTON, June IL, 1851.
The coored fireman OF the ferry boat George Page
seized by secessionists and stationed at the mouth or
Aqua Creek who escaped In lfeboat TO Fort Washing
ton reports that upon the frat attack Of the Freedom
upon the Aqua Creek battery, the fret shot
shore and struck hand that lay across the
other arm and cut of the nuckies, also breaking the
arm. On June l, after the third battle he entered the
Batteries and sates that the slaughter have been
immense from quantities Of blood 10 be SEEN The place
ooked ike slaughter house The depot was completely
smashed, and the fire not quite out. The White House
cepot Tor provisions was quite rdded aad the railroad
track torn up by shot and she'll The embrasures of the
batteries were completely 10 pieces Five or six
shs in succession from the Freeborns after run In the
first fight went into an er,brasure and sasnced one
gun No more shots fred from II after
He says that while at Aqua Creek sometimes they did not
have provisions for two days together now that Aexau
ORA occupied by Union troops He stood 10 position
the whole time OF the first fight to wtness the effect Of
every sbot, and II wac dreadful
Masters Nate A. p ice, OF the Freedom, has been
promoted 10 Acting Master and executive officer Of the
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INDIANA TROOPS.

CINCINNATI, June TO- 1851.
special despatch from Indianapolis to the Commercial
says the Twelfth regiment o. State troops Colonel John
NJ Wallace, will leave for The border to morrow ever Ing
with battery Of artillery.
Governor Morton leaves tomtrrow for New Yo,k to
close contract for with sseuts who sail for Europe
Friday.
Hon j. w. Gordon, now Sergeant Major OF Colonel Nil
roy's regiment, in vrgiuia h.s been appointed Major in
the regular service.
Captain c. e Smith. OF the Norton Invncsles has
been appointed Capt.ia in the same service
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THE MASSACHUSETTS, REGINEuTs

,, BosroS, June IL, 1851.
aNo has been obtained In North Cambridge and bar.
Ia are ID process OF erection for the encampment or
he "assacnusetts regiments designated for active sey
Inc camp will be ready for occupancy on Thursday
Tne Guy government haspostponed the annual Fourth
81 'ay ana appropriated the funds to equip the
so,'iers
The Newburyport, Milford and West Cambridge con,.
panA left night via stonngton 10 Join Colonel Cock
yeginsnt at Workers
The steam grnboat Cambridge from rortrese Monroe
Sth, eriyed today. "'V'
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PROVISION FOR THE MOTHERLESS CHILD
rem OF VOLUNTEERS.

The meeting for providing for the motnerless Child
rem % volunteers from this city, which was held at IT.
wing Hall on Sunday evening last, and which was ad
journed until called by the president-Dr Horace Web
ser President Of the Free Academy-w take place on
Thurs day evening June 10, at half O'clock at
the Cooper Institute The public earnestly invited to
attend and cooperate with the managers in this benevo
lent object Prominent speakers will address the meeting
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A COMPANY FROM POUGHKEEPSE FOR
SICKLES' BRIG AIDE

Company from Poughkeepse for the Excelsior Br
gade arrived in this city yesterday morning. and were re-
ceived by Quariermaster Taylor After inspection and
dinner they proceeded to the camp on Staten Island
where they were attached to the Jackson regiment The
following are the officers Of the company
Captain, Arthur Wilkinson; First Lieutenant Charles
Jackson Ensign, Albert Johnson Orderly Sergeant Mat
the Haroe -
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SECOND REGIMENT.

Alderman Richard Barry, Captain Of Company G, Sec
ond regiment, New York State Militia, encamped in
Washington will start to morrow at six O'Clock for Wash
iDgton, with his company, to join the regiment An IN
spection will be held ut the armory, corner of Seventh
street and Hall place. at three celock p 81 precisely
rev more respectable young will be received, by a
plying as above, to join any company Of the regiment
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REBEL CAMPS AT FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE
AND MANASSAS JUNCTION.

WASHINGTON, June IL, 1861.
The government has made temporary arrangement
with the well known Professor Lowe for an aeronau.
ca reconnaissance Of the strength and position of the
rebel forces at Fairfax Court House and Manassas juno
ton. Professor Lowe was here about a week ago. to
make proposition TO the above end to the military
authorities, and having received encouragement re-.
turned to Philadelphia to make the necessary prepare
lions He returned last night and has been actively
engaged today in getting ready for his first ascension TO-
morrow The balloon will be attached to cable some
two thousand feet in length in order secure steady
point OF observation.
In addition to the aeronaut an engineer officer of the
regular army ards telegraph operator with the necessary
apparatus, viii go up supply OF wire will be taken
aboard aud reeled off the balloon RISES to insure tele
graphic communication with below.
The Professor is confident OF being able 10 ASCERTAIN
the exact position of the rebels the extent and charac
ter Of their ntrenchmens and the strength OF their ar
,ilery. Their number he proposes 20 define by count
q their Tents allowing go many for each of them, &C.
cordpg to their size.
Professor Lowe is truly scientific man. his project
is endorsed by Professor Henry and other distinguished
savants His enterprise will doubtess'y prove an entire
success and of great benefit the operations Of the
army. Secretary Chase and General Mansfield take
special interest in the matter Bis preliminary ascen.
zion viii take place from the White House grounds
The survey Of the enemy's position 1T Manassas juno
ton s proposed to be made from the camp Of the federal
troops directly west Of Alexandria By late improve
ment the Professor will be able TO keep his balloons in
faed thereby rendering aerial surveys possible even at
points where no gas can be readily obtained.
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THE ELEVENTH REGIMENT, WASHINGTON
RIFLES

This excellent rifle corps to have drill yesterday
afternoon, at Hamilton square; after forming ine the
rain came down in torrents and the Colonel deemed it
advisable to postpone it.
This regiment attached to our regular State troops
and has full and active force OF seven hundred men,
fully armed with the long range Mimic rifles with sword
bay0nets. They in excellent state Of discipline
and could be ready for the field in twenty four hours
They recently offered their services to the federal govern
ment for term OF six months but this patriotic tender
was refused by the Secretary OF War The are most
disprtet to think their services accepted but
yet feel that the time not far distant when the govern
ment will be glad to Call them into the field.
Col. Madof, the comnandant Of the regiment, s a
merchant Of this city, o. high social standing, and as
military tactiti0n has few equals among volunteer
troops His staff, which has recently been reorganized
with view of taxing the field, is composed OF men of
known military skill. Many Of the line officers Of the
Eleventh are old and tried officers and IL called into the
field would shed ustre on the Stars and Stripes
Among the rank and file there are many experienced
soldiers who have active service in Europe and
many OF them rank with the best rife shots in this
country.
The regiment drilled in Hardees light infantry tao
tics double quick movements) and have recently been
undergoing very rigorous exercise especially in the
deploy ments as skirmAhers and in the bayonet drill
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GENERAL BRAGG, OF THE REBEL Army.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.


FORTRESS Nosnox, Va, Jure s 1861.
| observe in your issue of yesterday in the co.
iunn headed News from the Re beilious States re-
Print OF article published by sou ia 1869 Your cor.
respondent entirely in in regard to The 5os
vior of Captain Brsgg Buena Vista When bis battery
Company Third Artillery placed in imminent peril
by the rapid advance OF column OF Nexicans through
the PASS Of Ansoetura Bragg forgetting tina. moment
the energy and decision, heroism,' Sc which YOUR
correspondent euiogizes SO msch departed FOR head
quarters for ORDERS his buger hid himself 10 m oven ac
Philip swartwoSt FIRST serseaut fought the battery ia
the absence OF its commander The fro was hat end
heavy but no pieces dsmouutsd and but enc man
waz lost reported missing the next days morning
report) During the interval Of Brsge's absence the
MssksppaDs had come up, which, combined with the
IsPa IRE kept up by sraggs pieces eventually cleared
TIE pass, AND tn great measure tended to obtsa Inc
VICTORY, which was oniy victory because Ampudia
could not get any water. All military men are well
aware that the battle 81 Busna Vista b. han
py combination CT mistakes on the American side To
you OF ueed not mention any portion nj the ha
tory OF that ag5t but do 10. admire 70 rebel OH
Ger landed fo4 what he certainly never psssessed-cou
rage
Mr.. swsttwsut, who is WAS Brsgg's overssen can,
IL lie chooses, coyroboraie ell ths.
SOLDIER OF BRAGG'S BATTERY.
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LADIES' RELIEF ASSOCIATION

lecture win be delivered this evening at St. AIMS
church Eighteenth street, Fifth avenue by the
Rev, f Ever, the proceeds to be rme1 in aid OF the
above association Subject" Drop Of Water
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THE BAPTIST HOME GUARD.

An organization Ia being formed in this city, by the
congregations Of the different Baptist churches for the
purpose Of establishing Home Guard. The companies
Of the regiment to be composed Of young men who
are members Of the church, or those who in the
habit Of attending for religious purposes Ono company
Is already formed haing from the Stanton street Bap
fist church, and others rapidly filing up
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Colonei wilson's zouaves, SKth regiment New York
VOLUNTEERS, Will not leave for the seat Of war 10 day as
was anticipated. The steamship Vanderbilt is being
hted up for the use Of tho government and will carry
OIL he Zouaves as soon as the arrangements her
petion concluded The zouaves are ready and eager
for the fray
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ARRIVAL OF TROOPS FROM MASSACHUSETTS
AND CONNECMCtIT

Tue Newburyport Company, Captain Wescott the West
cambridge Company Captain Iugsls, and the Milford
conpany Captain Lindeay, win arrive this morning to
JOIN The Mozart regiment Colonel Coz ks and will break
tt at tho Astor House in charge Of the Massachuse
agent here, Dir. Frank f Howe
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THE CIVIC HOME GUARD.

The Civic Home Guard held their weekly meeting last
Night at Palace Garden which attended by organize
tops OF several wards who performed drill under Colonel
Edmonds the commandment. The Guard then adjourned
till next Tuesday, when all the ward committees will be
present.
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ROCKS FOR yoruNTEFRs

The undersigned, chsplaos of the Excelsior Brigade
noT a. Camp cot, staten Island solicit contributions n
boosa for The soldiers in order 10 form ragmen,a hra
REF Works 81 literary, historic aud p,etic as we'll M
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Freepo'n. A. y. Frank has been appointed Masters
Mate OF the >. Inc vessel
me reeborn leaves early to morrow, after thorough
reno aton me gun carriages have been repaired and
s.ot shell and munition taken board. Additional
berts ON the hurricane deck the pilot house, have
been constructed. workmen are TO be engaged the
whole Of tonight have her ready 70 start by daylight
The service she 10 70 be next engaged in Eept
peCret
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THE QUARTgRN ASTFR,s DEP Rr,fENr.

Nothing OF Importance took place at General Arthur's
ofhce yesterday bey ond he presentation OF the usual
ftqasftops for bedding, rstions, &C. Now that the
troops nuaered ato The service Of the Unitsd sta
ana uovrS forward TO The seat Of war, business at this
department Is not so brisk az formerly.
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THE ONONDAGA VOLUNTEERS.

ALBANY, June IL, 1861.
Postmaster sedgwick, OF Syracuse, Ia here on his
way TO Washington, TO pay the Twelfth regiment Of ON
oudsen vocntsc-s the rum Of $1,000 wbi,h be has So
cqTea for them from Che state Military 1ord
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
UNITED sTATEs STEAMER PocAHoyTA
ON AIRY ayptIA luna IN 1.er

UNITED sTArES STEAMER PocAHoyTAs
OFF ALEXANDRIA, June 10, 1851
beg leave to correct in yesterdays HERALD
The Pawnee liee of Aqua Creek blockading It is this
steamer which has the duty of assisting In tne protec.
ton Of the river here this account we are ready
TO move anywhere at the ehortest notice with Greg
banked, officers and crew under ssang orders launch
with howitzer. ammunition and small arms ready for
landing at any moment, and leaves the fhfp with
out caution TO lock out for the signal OF return.
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CALL FOR ADDITIONAL TROou8 IN IN
DIANA.

HAsHNGToN June H. 1861.
The President to-day called on Governor Norton Of
Indiana for six additional regiments
Colonies s. Meredith, W, Brown and McMiller, are
each to command regiment.
The remaining three regiments are to organize as
formerly.
Great credit is due to Senator a. s. Lane Tor his un
firing efforts in behalf of his State.
Colonies MeMiler and Brown served in the Mexican
war; the former with Colonel Bakers regiment Of ILL
nois and the latter with Senator Lanes Indiana reg
ment. They are known as gentlemen Of nne military
skill, and the friends Of Colonel Brown, who now
here predict that from his good character and ndomita
BILE energy the country will be effectually served
Captains of companies wishing to join his regiment
viii report to him at Logansport. Indiana.
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THE SIXTY. NINTH REGIMENT.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, June II, 1851
Two companies OF the Sxty-ninth regiment OF New
York advanced towards Fairfax Court House last night
Private Cornelius Shehsn was shot while bathing
by an accidental spent bali from musket which was
discharged for the purpose of cleaning bali passed
into his right shoulder. The wound is not considered
dangerous
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BLOCKADE OF KENTUCKY PORTS.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, June IL, 1861.
The Surveyor Of the Customs at Evansville Indiana has
notified steamers that the transportation OF provisions to
Smithand and Paducah, KY, is in violation the in
structions Of the government, and will be prohibited
THE BLOCKADE OF THE GULF PORTS.
LOUISVILLE, June IL, 1861.
The New Orleans and Mobile mail boats were stopped
on the 9Th inst.
The British ship independence and the Bremen ship
Gaban went TO from New Orleans on the 9Th inst
The ships Aamaroneck and Parsons for Liverpool we're
abandoned the bar o. Pass pOutre at the same
time.
I've small vessels.o war appeared the 9Th inst at
the mouth Of Brenvenue bay, ton miles from New
Orleans where the British landed in 1913 Gen Twggs
has occupied the Marteo Tower at that point.
The Charleston Mercury Of the 9th inst. reports that
prvateer captured OF Georgetown Portland brig valued
at $40 GOO.
Savannah papers of the It'll instant state that the ship
Sebsstccok Of Bath Me- had been seized by the Collect
Of the port consequence OF remaining there longer
than allowed by law.
special despatch from Charleston to the New Orleans
icasane, dated the s.h instant, says that Governor
Pickens has published notification against sending
on the subject
THE REBEL CONSTITUTION RATIFIED BY
NORTH CAROLINA.
RALEIGH, June 10, 1851
The permanent constitution of the Confederate States
has been ratified unanimously by the Convention.
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Friendly Attitude of the
Continental Powers.
The Movement Of Troops Across
tho Potomac.
AerOnaNtical Reconnaissance OF
the Rebel Camps.
Particulars Of the Rebel Losses at tho
Aqua Greek Affair,
10, 10, he
DISPATCHES FROM OUR MINISTERS
ABROAD-HOw THE NORTH AND SOUTH
STAND IN EUROPE.

UESfAtCdE6 FhOM OUR MINISTERS
ABROAD-HOw THE NORTH AND SOUTH
STAND IN EUROPE.
WARRINGTON, June II, 1851.
The government received this morning voluminous
dispatches from several Of our Ministers In Europe.
Mr. Sanford Minister TO Belgium had arrived at his post
and had had most satisfactory interview with that
government respecting American affairs. spears that
the Belgian takes the deepest interest In the
struggle going IN the United States between the
sections and unhes ingy declares IT. srcng sympathy
with the North. Nearly every government In Europe,
both great and small excepting Great Britain with the
North in their present contest.
II further appears that the Southern Commissioners are
rather shabby treated They have as yet succeeded
in any particular in their negotiations Outside Of Great
Britain they have been unable TO accomplish thing
They despatched sub agents to several Of the European
governments, 10 purchase and munitions Of war
but the agents had returned having failed their mis-
son
Letters have been received from Mr. Adams our Minis
ter to England In which he gives detailed account OF
an interview he had with Lord John Russell The present
condition OF this country WAS fully discussed.
Mr.. Adams directed his remarks to the posi-
ton assumed by Lord John Russell with reference to
recognition Of the rebel government in the Southern
States and desired TO have clearer Interpretation of his
views Lord John Russell said he had uttered no sent
ent suHt ne supposed could be taken expression
against the Of the United States or in sym
patty with any attempt tending TO overthrow that CO.
vernment. proposition was made by ono of the par
ties to put their interview in writing but objection was
made 70 this, and for satisfactory reasons was not
urged As substitute for this, Lord John Russell
assured Mr. Adams that he would instruct Lyons to
have an interview with Secretary Seward, and he OK.
pressed TO Mr. Adams the earnest belief and hope that
the result would be perfectly satisfactory to the Pres
dent Of the United States am assured authoritatvey
that the tone OF the English government by the las. ad
vices, received to day, is much decided towards
our government and against the rebellion and Lord John
Russols rebuke administered to Mr. Gregory In Parla
ent, taken as one evidence Of this There are other
private and strong reasons which will appear in the
official correspondence.
The proposition OF government OF an adhesion to
the declarations OF the Paris Conference still before
Lord John Russell Before answer can be received by
our government, the other European governments who
parties to the treaty will have to be heard FROM
1t is stated that Lord John Russell already notified
them, and was anxously awaiting their replies.
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TIE lNsuRRECTIc-
ICOyrTNUED FROu

ICONUNUED FROM =.
J. ". Convey; Quartz ,Nsr PAGE,
-o~.ster Sergeant, Edward O.
csmpar ~. ox,,,.
s<~-tSptain, Andrew 8. Graham; Lessenan''
-scs; fSeign, f. Kirgsonr.
'S' asrn Ssf Easish = Bssshso%es
:. cososHy Captain, Otto W. varsen sieu'enao'' ~
u Enais, Ensign, J. D. Mitchell ,,oo,snan.. J. 2.
Jsmpany E1Ss'p.ain, AdOpn Lco.ire; Lieutenant, J.
os Ias Enssps ~ Rn asmms Lieutenant H.
c. peiiey Eneirp, C. W Prescott ,..,,,.,.r,
1@,psny G E1sag h McFs'ri sa'
Company H-csp.an, JeInes C. Rodriguez lheu'enans'
LesSg sp.an. Henry W. Copcuts; Lieutenant, r.
Burke Ensgn, Il. Fleming
A. sGTa, Ensign, G. r. Doughty.
TILE FOURTH MASSACHUSETTS voLUNTEER REGIMENT.
r<ld Officers.
0eoss'. Amer Pckard; Lieutenant Colonel, Hawkes.
Fes'.us' IT.; s'j0r Horace IsS o % wn'sem0rs'
Ade.sli henry waker qus S,Hsdn william
n. sav.ne; sa1g se Nate, ". L. Tascn. w. -
Gaptains.
Company A-union Guard, Canton, Captain John Hall.
Company B-Esston, Captain Milo II. Williams.
Company C--BFainiree, Captain Cephas C Bumpus
Comlany Randolph, Captain HcrEce Niles:
CcmTcny E-abipgdon, Captain Charles y. Allen.
Company P--Foxboro, Captain .. L Shepard.
t.~pa~y g. taunton, Captain Timothy Gordon
C.yap1Hy h-Qulncy, Capt&n tTonkliu CurtB.
fempany l-Hingham, Captain Luther Stephenson, Jr.
THE pIRsT VERMONT VOLUNTEER RHannNr.
Field Officers.
Colonel, J. Wocott Phelps; Lieutenant Colonel P. T.
wkshbu,n; Major, H. N. Woxthen.
Staff officers
Adutaut Hiram Stevens; QaartermastcT, f. A. Morse
Surgeon, X Sanboyn; Assistant Surgeon, Willard
rniide; Sergeant Msjor, @. G Chandler; Drum Minor
Fhos R. Clark; Fife Major Martin j. kcxanus; Chaplain
Few. Levi II. Stone.
Line Otfcera
Company A-Company A, OF Brandon First regiment
Captain Joseph Bush First Lieutenant, William Cfcnan
Ensign, Eoerezsr Ornebse
Company B--Company B, Of Middlebury, First regi
ment, Captain, E. Hay WARD First Lieutenant Charles
w. Rose Second Lieutenant o. W. Heath; Third Lieute
rant, T. p Russell.
Captain, VIM Y. w Ripley; FIRST Lieutenant, George
Roberts; Ensign, L. c. Kingsley.
CYmpGny D-Company E. Of Northdeld, First regiment
Captain, VIM. H Boynton First Lieutenant, c. A. Webb
Second Lieutenant F. Cove; Third Lieutenant Dariu
Thomas.
0mpasy E-Company c, of swanton, Fourth regiment
Captain, d. Clark First Lieutenant, A. Jewett; Sc
cOnd Lieutenant j. D. Sheridan.
Company E-Cpmpany A, OF Woodstock, Second regt
ment; Captain VIM W Pelton First Lieutenant, Andrews
j. Dike Ensign, Solomon Woodward.
Company G-Company E, OF Cavendish, Second regi.
Compoqy H-Company B, Of S. Adams, Fourth reRi.
Ment Captain, George G. Hunt; First Lieutenant Hiram
Z Perkins; Ensign, +. f. Bell.
Company I-Company A, OF Burlington, Fourth regi.
ment Captain, D. Peck First Lieutenant o. G. Mower;
EnsiRn, G. j. Hager.
Company K-company b, Of Bradford, Second regi.
ment Captain, D. K Apdr0ss First Lieutenant, John B.
Pickett, Jr Second Lieutenant, R. Farnum Third Lieu.
tenant, John Stearns.
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religious character not larger than duodecmo form,
desired, whether new old Choir and gee books also
win be welcomed Send TO General sckes headquarters,
City Hall, directed to Rev. a. A. Buckley Rev. Jos.
81. fwichei, Chaplains Of Excelsior Brigade,