The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-06-04
WAR M0VEM MENTS.
The First Battle - Virginia Secessionists
Routed by Virginia UniOnists-COl. kei-

IntOn1SfS-COl.
Iy KiIled-Fifteen Secessionists Killed,
CINCINNATI, June 3.-Two columns of troops
commanded by Col. Kelly, OF the First Virginia
Union Volunteers, Wheeling, and Col Crittenden,
of Indiana, left Grafton early last night, and after
marching about twenty miles through drenching
rain, surprised camp of two thousand Contede-
rate troops at Phillippi, Virginia a town in Bar
bour county. on Tigent Valley river.
The surprise complete. the Confederates fee
ing and leaving fifteen dead bodies the field.
The Union troops captured large amount of arms,
horses, ammunition, provisions and camp equipaFe
At the last advices the Federal troops were in
hot pursuit of the Confederates, and there will
prob ,bIy BE- many of them taken prisoners.
Colonel Kelly mortay wounded and has
since died. Several other of the Federal troops
were slightly wounded.
Confirmation of the Battle mt Phillippi.
WASHINGTON, June g. General SC 1T rec, ived a
despatch to night from Gen. Mcclellan, announcing
that part of the command of Gen. Morris last
night advanced from Grafton during heavy rain,
and surprised the Confederate camp near Phillip
pi, about two thousand strong. They were efecu-
ally put to route, and number of them killed. A
large quantity of arms and munitions and a number
OF horses, which the secessionsts left in their
alarm, fell into the hands of the Federal troops
They retreated further into Virginia. Col. Kelly
was mortally wounded.
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Maryland Commissioners.
WASHINGTON, June While there is no doubt
that three of the six Commissioners appointed by
the Maryland Legislature, have waited on Jefer-
son Davis. no Information can be obtained here to
show that their associates, instructed, have yet
officially visited President Lincoln.
The plan of organization for the volunteer forces
designated in the General Orders of Nav 4th, is
so modified to allow surgeon and assistant
to each regiment, to be appointed by the Governors
of the respective States, subject to the approval OF
the Secretary of War.
Lieutenants Chambliss and HoI ton having tend
cred their designations to avoid being called upon
for active service, their have been stricken
from the rolls of the army.
The First Maine Regiment arrived here this af-
ternoOn at o'clock ,much fatigued and glad to find
quarters.
The GaribaIdi Guard went into camp to-day on
the Eastern branch of the Potomac, near the Navy
Yard.
Attack by Confederate Troops on a Federal
Outpost.
WAsHINGToN, June 3.-At twelve o'clock last
night squad of Confederate Cavalry made dash
at the outposts of the Twenty eighth New York
Regiment, and fired upon them The alarm was
instantly sounded and the regiment turned out. A
scouting party despatched in pursuit of
the enemy, who retreated.
Their fire returned by the outposts of the
Twenty-eighth, but with what effect is not known,
the hight exceedingly dark. No damage
whatever done by the enemy.
False Alarm at AIexandria-Arms and Ma
chinery Seized by the Government-The
Orange RaiIrOad-Citizens Returning TO
Alexandria.
ALEXANDRIA, June Am alarm about midnight
given here, which was caused bv the acciden tai
discharge of a gun out az the camp, followed by
the firing of the other sentinels, who thought
attack had been made.
The government has taken into its possession the
cars at the depot of the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad containing a quantity of musket stocks
and two boxes of highly finished tools tor the
struction of implements of war, each valued at
$4,000.
Captain F. B. Medler, of the Pennsylvania 5th
Regiment, has been appointed Provost Marshal,
vice Captain Whitelsey, relieved at his
quest.
The Orange and Alexandria Railroad, which is
made the continuation of military line, is rap
idly being repaired by the Federal forces under
charge OF competent engineers. There at
the depot here one good locomotive, two old cast
aways, passenger car, fifteen baggage and five
gondola cars.
Another regiment is expected here to-day.
The ZOuaves are pcKeted at Fairfax road
Women and children who fled from the town last
week gradually returning to their homes
Quiet seems to reign, but important events
ticipated
The Skirmish at Fairfax.
WASH1NGToN, june 3.-Capt. Mari, was killed
at Fairfax Court House, member of the Vir-
ginia State Convention, and member elect Of
the Legislature from Fauquier county.
Reliable information has reached here that the
secession troops at Fairfax Court House number
200; those at Centrevile 900; Lees or Fairfax
Station 300; and those at Manassas Junction from
900 to 5000
Accounts from individuals residing in the vicin-
ity of Fairfax Courthouse, tend strongly to con-
firm Gen. McDowell's official report of the killed
and wounded in the recent skirmish there.
1t is understood that Colonel Robert Anderson
will be promoted to a Brigad der Generalship.
Thomas A. Nelson, of Indiana, has been ap-
pointed Minister to Chill.
The steam propeller Resoiute loft tho navy ward
at o'clock this afternoon for Aqua Creek having
on rd distin he'd Vinun nfli : IL
understood the point is to be carefully surveyed
with view to further operations.
The I atest from the Virginia Shore.
ALEXANDRIA, June 3.-Every thing has been
ceedingy quiet here TODAY. A gentleman just from
Arlington reports all quiet there up to o'clock
this afternoon.
The New York Goth, encamped there, seemed
quite contented and unapprehensive. The troops,
who have been quartered in this city, are gradual
ly being removed to encampments outside much
to the qualification OF the citizens. Though
the day has been exceedingly here, more
people have been on the streets than at any time
since the military occupied the town. Those now
removing to the country. only these who are
in the habit of doing during the warm weather.
Anticipated Further Advance of Troops to
Virginia.
WASHINGroN June A 30-The 18th New York
Regiment have been ordered to sleep on their arms
tonight, and reports are prevalent of additional
troops snon to b. despatched to Virginia.
ALEXANDRIA, June 3-P. M.-Your reporter
turned tonight at 10 o'clock from a visit to the
camps at Suter's Hill. All was quiet there.
In some quarters an opibion prevails that
movement of some kind is on foot, but it seems to
arise from mere conjecture.
An advance of the oniederates is probable but
not in this immediate direction. There are now
5000 Confederate troops in the vicinity Of Fairfax
house, and it is thought that their forces are
much underrated.
The SIsirmish at Fairfax Court House,
WAsHINGTpN, June 1.-The following is the
official report of General Mcdowell to General
Scott, ot the fight at Fai fax Court House. Lieut.
Tompkins. who commanded the company. was Sc
verey wounded, so much so that he was unable to
make his report
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT EASTERN VIRGINIA.
ARLINGTON, June l, 1861. (
Col. E. ID. 7ownscnd, Assistant Adjutant General,
headquarters Of the Army, Washington:
SIR-rhe following facts have just been reported
to me by the q 'derly Sergeant of mpany b. of
the Second Cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant
Tompkns, the commanding officer being too unweIl
to report in person.
Ii appears that company of the Second Cava
~, commanded bv Lieutenant Tompkins aggregate
number seventy-fve, left their camp at half past
ten O'Clock last night on scouting expedition.
They reached Fairfax Court House about three in
the morning, where thev found several hundred
men stationed, Captain Ewell, late of the United
States Dragons, said to be in command. A skirm-
ish then took place, in which number of the enc
my were killed, how many the Sergeant does not
know. Many bodies were seen on the ground, and
several were taken into the Court House, and seen
there BY one of our cavalry, who was prisoner in
the Courthouse for a short time, and afterwards
made his escape
The following is the report by the Sergeant, of
our loss:
Corporal Max ball through the hip ip..............1
Corporal Turner, ball in the ankle. kle..............1
Pri ate Lynch, ball in the
Private Baggs ball in the foot.
MISSING.
Five prisoners captured by our troops their
names being as follows:
John w. Ryan, private of the Old Guard.
H. f. Lynn p nce William Cavalry.
John A. Dnnnington, Prince William Cavalry.
F w. Worders, Prince William Cavalry.
W. F. Washington, san of the late Col Wash
ington. of the United States Army.
Having no good means OF keeping prisoners here,
they sent to headquarters for further dispos-
tiOn.
As soon as Lieutenant Tompkins recovers, a less
hurried report than this will be submitted by Colo
mel Hunter, commanding the brigade.
JOHN MCDoxELL,
Brigadier General commanding.
file of the soldiers who captured the prisoners
brought them to General Manstied's quarters who
Immediately remanded four of them to the Navy
Yard, to be placed with those heretofore captured
Young Washington was still in custody of General
Mansfield, having willingly consented to take the
oath to support the Constitution of the United
States. He is fne-looking fellow, well dressed,
and exceedingly intelligent. The other four are
not very prepossessing in their appearance. One
of them informed me that there were only about
three hundred soldiers at Fairfax-three companies
of cavalry, and one of infantry.
Further Details.
WAsHINGToN, June IL at the headquar-
ters of General Mcdowell. on Arlington Heights
when a portion of the Federal cavalry that had the
skrmish at Fairfax Court House, eighteen miles
west ct Alexandria, at two o'clock this morning,
rode up with their i've prisoners and other tro-
nhias The cavalry hat do tha