The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-07-03
WAR NOV EMENTS,
4N- version of that Terrific Fight Be-
'".eh Alairfeen of Colonel VVaIIace,s Men

'".eh 1iAirteen of Colonel Nauace,s Men
ana seventy-Five Confederate Troops,
a correspondent in Winchester, Va. has for-
waroed US the following account of the skirmsb
between the pckets of the Federal and Co,f.d
crate armies near Romney. 1t is an extract from q
letter addressed to Hon. J. NJ. Mason, at Wincbes.
'eF' oy gentleman in Colonel McDonald's re0i-
ment, dated
HEADQUARTERS, 4 A. NJ,
vo.to.a. -, RoMNEY, June 27, 1861. T
:tLesteruay "Wednesday Richard Ashbv left
Hlth portion OF his command, q strono from
Captain L. Ashby's company, on scoutinG' aIoi a1on
Giuon 10 Maryland, dividing his command into
tnFte ooaies. He, with six men, met a strono
foFce (4O) OF United States Dragons (ragnIars2s
anu maze running fight with them, killing a num-
Der OF the enemy. Himself and three of his nan
are missing, but two escaping. and wa faar tha,
they nave oeen killed, their horses were led off
py 'ue enemy. Captain Ashby, who was aIsn
scouting with six men, hearing of the fight i'm
eIta'ey started IN pursuit to rescue or avenge
h!o plo'ne'. On his way he was joined by four of
MS men, making eleven in all They came upon the
enemy, ~ strong, bid in gully filed with brush
"ood npon the opposite side of the river, near pat
tersoh Greek bridge. The enemy commenced
ii'lus upon MIN when he ordered charge fording
tne river in the face of destructive fire and
charging upon and completely routing them
tnGy leaving all their horses behind them
Ashby's loss was two killed and two wounded
ana 'our horSes killed. His horse was shot under
him. Their loss was eight or ten killed. Aehhv
secured enough horses, one of which r,as ~
bFnthers TO mount his men, but owing to his small
~ ISSrce was compelled tn leave the others behind
As,oy was terribly up one OF his eyes being
shot out and his head and neck badly cut bv balls
Upon hearing OF the fight Immediately started for
the scene OF action asking the chaplain to accompany
me- which be willingly did. We went to Ashbyi :
camp, located upon the farm of Col WASHINGTON
six miles from here, but finding that the enemy
were Ia force between us and the wounded men, tha
they tlhey enemy had returned, and that Captain
Ashoy had gone in pursuit of them with his whole
torce and Captain Myers company, we returned
to TINS place, and are now waiting to lend our aid
at the weakest point. 1t is reported that a strong
force OF the enemy is approaching upon the North
west turnpike. We are not only ready for them
but having reliable information that the epemv
lOO strong, are posted in Paddytown, we have
sent force to surprise them; the expedition left
neioFe returned from Ashby's camp, or | would
nave joined them. Dick Ashby is a n BILE man and
mas endeared himself to all, and sincerely trust
that ne made good his escape by abandoning his
morse and taking to the woods If he has been mur-
dered, pray that the Almighty will nerve nv arm
TO aVenge him huudred-fold. Captain Ashby had
over forty shots fired him. and his escape was mi
acuIous His horse was shot twice and killed under
MIN, and he wounded slightly in the leg which has
MOT prevented him from pursuing the enemy. re-
ceiVeo the above account from two of Ashby's own
men VINO were IN the fight. AS their accounts tally
A-PP'7S IuSni W US correct ms Is a nOhtlnV
glment, the chaplain and surgeon fighting first and
praying and doctoring after erRards. Our Colonel is
emlnently qualified for the kind of work which we
nave before us, and is beyond doubt fighting man.
nave become very much attached to him. Please
excuse this hurried and disconnected account,
nave been compelled to write hurredly as will be
called upon in two hours and having had no sleep
last night and but two hours the night before |
wish to refresh myself before entering upon duties
OF know not what character-pro6ably that of
nShtlng and dressing wounds.
Correspondence o. the associated Press1
LATEST FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
FORTRESS MONROE, July I.-The Third Massachu.
setts regiment to-day moved from its eDcampmept
wlthln the Fortress to occupy a position between
Hampton aud New Market bridge HAMPTON creek
Is crossed oT batteauX manned bv the Naval Bri-
gade. General Butler and Staff are now VISITING
the eucsmpment. Colonel McChesney's regiment
takes the place of the Third Massachusetts regi
ment, and the Fourth Massachusetts, regiment was
TO move from Newport-News, but the order bad
oeen countermanded. The time Of the Massachu-
Setts regiments expires in about two weeks and on
account o their arduOus duties within the Fortress
and at Newport-News, in the way of mounting
cannon and digging trenches, the order for their
movement has excited much comment. General
butler is by no means partial to the Massachusetts
regiments.
OGe of the Louisiana Znuaves made prisoners on
named Clark, was formerly a wood en-
graver in Harper's establishment. Ou the march
to be cooked as occasion might require They
state that the force which advanced consisted Of
$500 infantry, and 300 cavalry. The two deserters
represent the force as one thousand stronger They
reached point two miles this side of Great Bethel
The expedition having miscarried, the greater part
probably returned to Yorktown. Nothing has
since been heard OF them. Lieutenant Butler
nephew of General Butler, starts for New York by
the Baltimore boat to induce the State authorities
if possible, to despatch a regiment of cavalry to
Fof :.ess Monroe. Col. Bakers California regiment
The gun boat Quaker City brought up prize to-
day, The schooner Sally Myers, from st. Domingo
and owned in Yorktown.
a large sailing frigate, probably the Santee
from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is coming up
the Roads The frigate Roanoke is also reported
outside, and salute is being fired
flag of truce is jast down from Norfolk with
DR.. Richards physician to President Lincoln. He
was arrested at Manassas junction, three weeks
hist in quest of his son. at school near Char
lottesviie He was imprisoned in Richmond Jail,
and not permitted to go to hotel, even with a
guard. General Huger, at Norfolk, was most at
tentive to his wants. Two MARYLAND ladies also
came snder the flag of truce.
Five Northern mechanics reached the Fortress
last evening, having sailed in a small boat from
fungo river, North Carolina. distance of two
hundred miles, the trip occupying six DAYS and six
nights.
William II. WiegeI. Assistant Provost Marshal at
the Fortress, goes to Washington this evening with
, VI, 10
the same party heretofore arrested at Fort Cor
coran.
indications of n Forward Movement of the
Federal Army.
WASHINGTON, July 1.-The administration docs
not Intend to lag behind the almost universal de-
mand of the people of the loyal States to move with
CELEBRITY and certainty. Every day brings us near
er to the grahd movement indicated in the des-
patches OF last night 1t may be begun any time
that the other division of the Union army is ready
pla and IIkl,o. :.
awaited s the signal of readiness to Cooperate else
where. To-day an order was given to supply the
whole force on both sides of the Potomac with "ex
ira rai rs for six days, in addition to their regular
supplies This indicates an expectation for sud-
den movement of greater magnitude than the sim
pie advance OF nutpOsts. 1hree regiments have al
ready been supplied witn these extra rations. and
WI prhbabiy be thrown forward in advance of the
movement.-Cor. ". y Herald.
The New Gun-Boats.
The forty steam gun-boats which the government
nave contracted for, will be completed and ready
Tor sea IN about four months. The aggregate arma-
ment and force of these vessels will be as follows
Oincers and men: :.................. .....s,OOO
thirty two pound cannon. n.................. $50
Ten Inch guns...... ....,.,,.,,., A0
1''Ae| 0aHnou '''''''''''' ...'.'.......... 40
From Point OF Rocks.
FROM arelsoie source we last evening learned
that nine hundred Federal troops, in command of
Colonel Stone yesterday arrived at Point Of Rucks
NO movement by them learned. The Confede-
rate forces are in sight of them and appear to be
throwing up battery.
An English Bark Captured.
From letter dated off Fort PIckens, it is stated
that the Massachusetts, has taken prize off Kew
West, the Etna, an English barque, loaded with
rifed cannon, &c, FOR the C0nfederates at Pensa-
cola. She had already been there, but was ordered
away by the United States fleet strange to say,
without inspection. The Wyandotte, is stationed
at the east end of Santa Rosa Island
Gen. Patterson tn he ~,
Fremont.
Heh' fremont received instructions to pro-
ceea TO iarPer's Ferry, to command the division
under Patterson. The impression is very general
that General Patterson is too slow. The position
he occupies is regarded highly important one,
and that it should b. commanded by an able and
skitiul ntiicer.-Cor. ". y. Hernid.
Report from Richmond.
refugee reached here tonight from Richmond
passing Manassas on pass from the British consul,
being British subject He confirms the reports thai
large number OF troops occupy the road from
Richmond to Fairfax, though the bulk of them are
at Manassas The Confederates are running tn
cars within ten miles of ltxandria He saws that
at Fairfax station slaves are covering the track
with large amount of earth. In other respects
his story is the old one told by every one who
comes through Wash. Cor. N. Y. World.
Troubles at Fort Monroe.
Ihe government is in the receipt of reports from
Fort Monroe oil very unfavorabe character
Several distinguished gentlemen who came up TO-
night state that the troops are badly disciplined,
and commit many outrages upon private property.
Senator Wilson saw one of the soldiers going
through Hampton Yesterday with a music-stoo un-
der his ARM Wash. Cor. ". Y. World
Another Skirmish in Western Virginia
The Wheeling Lntelligencer, of Monday, has the
following:
DR.. Parsons, who arrived from Tucker Yesterday
Sunday, reports little brush with the enemy at
his election precinct Esquire Bowman's. An cleo
tion was held there Saturday for member of the
Legislature. The secessi0nists with the double mo-
tive of capturing the Doctor whom they knew to
be there, and of breaking up the election, under
took to make descent on the place with troop of