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THE FIGHT AT FRONT ROYAL.

BALTIMORE, May 25.-EEeniRg.-The city
has been in a state of intense excitement
throughout the day. News of the disaster to
Col. Candy and the first Maryland regiment
at Front Royal, occasiOned intense feeling,
and when the secessionists eongregated at the
corners, with radiant faces and words of re-
ioicing, they were attacked and beaten.
During the day at least a hundred have been
knocked down in different parts of the city.
In one or two cases ropes were brought out
and preparations made for hanging parties to
lamp posts. Two men were stabbed but not
dangerously. Among those attacked were
Robert McLane, late minister to Mexico. He
was saved by the police.
Two members of Kenley's regiment have
arrived in the city. They report they were
attacked by large cavalry force under Ash
by, and several regiments of infantry, and
twice repulsed them, with great loss Ken
ley's force consisted of the LIST Maryland reg
iment, one section of Knapp's Pennsylvania
battery, and three companies of the 29th
Pennsylvania. Whilst the fight was progress
ing, two companies Of New York cavalry
came to their assistance. The fight COM
menced at II o'clock and continued up to
night, when an infantry force succeeded in
surrounding them. The first fight and re-
finding the force too great, he retreated to the
west side, destroying one of the bridges, but
was too hotly pursued to succeed in destroying
the principal bridge.
He made another stand on the west side of
the river, and Knapp's battery moved the
rebels down with grape and she'll They fred
in all about 200 rounds. Col. Kinley receiv-
ed musket shot in the neck during the first
attack, but continued on horseback till the
close of the day, when he was placed in an
ambulance perfectly exhausted. The last
fight took place abot four miles this side of
Front Royal, his effort being to fall back in
order, expecting reinforcements momentarily
from Gen. Banks.
member of Knapp's battery, who escap-
ed, says the Maryland regiments fought with
indomitable bravery, and Colonel Henley led
them on frequently to bayonet charges. He
also says that on the third approach of Ashby
he displayed white flag until within pistol
shot, when Col. Henley ordered the firing to
cease. Ashby's white flag was then thrown
down, and the enemy rushed on our troops,
cutting and slashing, and refusing all quarter.
Lieut.. Col. Dusham and Major Miller are both
reported wounded and prisoners.
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ulclal power ofths district in the rightful exer-
else OF the power, has been INSTRUCTED by the
MILITARY armed power, pretending to act by
tne autaoFlty OF the so-called military govern
!neht OF TINS district, by force arrested and
imprisoned the jailor of this district. took the
keys OF the Jail, imprisoned the deputy mar
Shal OF this district, released a prisoner law
fully confined in said Jail, and that private
cllizens, called to aid the deputy marshal,
were imprisoned thereof.
hesolVed, That a committee of five be an
pointed to inquire into the facts alleged. and
such other acts as may explain the causes and
give tne reasons for such conduct and report
10 the mouse, with recommendations as to the
measures necessary to prevent future inter-
ference, the committee to send for persons
and papers.
The SPEAKER did not admit the above as n
privileged question.
The confiscation bills came up. Mr.. KE1-
LoGG favored confiscation. Mr.. TRAIN of
Massachusetts, opposed confscation and eman-
cipation, the former as too sweeping, but he
would receive slaves into the army, and use
them in any way to suppress the rebellion.
Mr.. THOMAS opposed confiscation, and Mr.
EDWARDS favored it, Mr.. RICHARDSON OPP
posed confiscation, quoting Douglas as against
it. Mr.. WHALEY favored it. Recess until
evening.
Mr.. DUNLAP obtained permission to print
his speech on confscation. VIM. HUTcHINs
advocated the confiscation bills and the en-
ployment of colored soldiers to put down the
rebellion, saying, if they were not good enough
to shoot rebels he did not know what they
were fit for He believed we ought to put an
end to slavery.
Mr.. CLEMENTS argued that slaves of rebels
could be emancipated, but not to remain in
the states. They should be colonized. The
rebels should be hanged or driven into exile
like Cain, Other speeches were made Adj
iourned
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From GEN. Burnside,s Command.

BALTIMORE, May 25.-The Old Point boat
has arrived News letter not yet received. 1t
is reported that Burnside has taken Raleigh.
Fort MONROE, May 24.-The Ellen S.
Terry arrived from Newbern this afternoon.
with some thirty wounded men, The Ameri-
can flag was raised in Raleigh three or four
days ago by the citizens. No particulars had
been received. The news arrived by flag of
truce.
On day before yesterday party consisting
Of two companies of North Carolina cavalry
and one company of infantry, visited Swift
Creek twelve miles from Newbern. where a
Union meeting had recently been held, and
arrested several union men, taking them away
with them. One of the men, who was very
loud in his expression Of Union sentiments,
was taken into the woods by the enemy, where
his throat was cut, and where he was after
wards found by our troops.
A reconnaissance was made to Clinton
nineteen miles south of Newborn few DAYS
since. The enemy's advanced pickets were
found and skirmish ensued We lost one
lieutenant and four privates taken prisoners.
We left nine of the enemy's dead on the field.
and took two prisoners. The health and spir-
its of the troops at Newbern continues excel
lent
Washington, N. c., has been occupied, and
newspaper started there by the troops
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News from Arkansas Rebeldom

PITMAN's FERRY, May 24.-The following
extracts and dispatches are taken from Ar
kansas papers:
LITTLE Rock, May 17.-Orders have been
received by telegraph to brigadier general
Roane, at Little Rock, to assume command of
all the forces in Arkansas and defend the
state, By order of Major Gen. Van Dorm.
In compliance with this order, Gen. Roane
says:
81 have to announce to the people of Ar
kansas among whom | have lived that | shall
defend the state, and that, with the reserve
placed at my command, | am confident shall
be able to drive the invaders from our soil"
gentleman has just arrived from Searcy
who was made prisoner by the federals and
was released at shutdown of Wednesday. He
reports that twenty-five hundred federals are
encamped opposite Searcy, on the Watkeys
farm, and about eight thousand at Littis,
seven miles from Searcy. All the federals
are low Dntch, except the cavalry, number
ing about four thousand, who were Americans.
He says that while he was in their camp, news
was received of federal dafeat at Corinth
accompanied by an order for them to return
to Batesville, but they were determined to dis
obey orders.
This gentleman also reports that the feder-
ais are out of provisions, and killing and eat
ing all the stock, and taking corn meal wher-
ever they can find any. He says it is their
intention to advance and take Little Rock, but
thinks they are afraid to undertake the job.
He heard orders given in their camp after
their being fred on by the Texans, not to take
any prisoners, but to kill every man found
under arms.
The Vicksburg Citizen of the 18th, says
the women and children are being removed to
day by advice of Gen. Smith, in advance of
the approaching conflict with the enemy.
MADISON, ARK, May III arrived here
last night from Cotton Plant. We have been
fighting at Cotton Plant with some of the fed
erals, who were advancing on that place to
get possession of the telegraph. We had
company of Col Stephenson's men. After
dead on the field. We killed two more on
Tuesday. No casualties on our side. We
captured four saddles, two swords, and sew
eral navy revovers. The federal's were still
within two miles of Cotton Plant. We intend
returning to-day with more force to give
them another fight We shall whip them
sure
LITTLE Rock, May l7-From Batesville
we learn through several reliable forces that
ten regiments of the enemy at Batesville have
left for st. Louis via Ironton, and that all the
federal forces on this side Of the White river
have recrossed that stream. The same force
/ that required two days to cross to this side
crossed back in one night. 1t is reported that
but seven thousand federals now remain at
Batesville and Jacksonport.
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New York, May 24.-The steamer Ken
nebec, from Yorktown with sick and wounded
New England and New York soldiers, has ar
rived. Col. Frank L. Howe has just moved
Col. Burgess, of Gov. Sprague's staff, from
the boat to the Aston House, in the new Mas
sachusetts state four-wheeed ambulance.
Col. Burgess is doing well Col. Almy and
Col. Howe have taken on board hot coffee and
food for 230 men, and the ladies of the New
England relief association have gone down to
render all the assistance in their power. As
many of the patients as can be examined to-
night by DR.. Sloan, government surgeon, will
be removed to the New England rooms and
Park barracks tonight.
The following sick and wounded soldiers
arrived by the steamer Kennebec, from York
town this morning Col. Tristan Burgess,
aid to Gov. Sprague; Capt. II. Stevens, of
the Vermont volunteers, attached to Gen.
Woods staff; chaplain B. F. Decosta, 18th
Massachusetts, regiment; from the Massachu-
sets 1st-M. c. Hytch, w. II. Lane, and
John II. Phinney; from the Massachusetts
2lst-Joseph b. Brown; from the l0tll-Wm.
Short; from the 1lth-Asa Capeu, S. F. Bait,
Michael Dougherty, and John Slower; from
the lth New Hampshire reg!ment-D. Gould
and Henry Titus from the Maine 5th-Jos.
A. Day, Alanson Parker, and Oren w. Har-
riS WAGNER
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Great Excitement in BaItimOre-Seces.
siOnists Roughly Handled.

BALTIMORE, May 25.-The announcement
that Col. Henley was not dead, was received
with shouts of applause by the crowds who
thrOnged the newspaper bulletins this morn
ing. The secessionists having been imprudent
enough to eXult over Kenley's defeat and re-
ported death, this produced intense excite
ment among the Union men. A few moments
since a man who made some disrespectful re-
marks, was roughly handled by the crowd.
There have been several knock downs so far.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The excitement continues, and the crowd is
increasing. Two men have just been knock
ed down in front Of the telegraph office. One
was heard to say; damn you, you have it
your way now, but we'll have our way soon"
One excited Union man proposed that the
government should be requested to move all
the Union troops out of the city and leave it
to the Union men to keep matters straight.
THIRD DISPATCH
The streets are still thronged Obnoxious
citizens have to keep out of sight. This in
tense feeling is explained by the fact that the
regiment which is reported to have suffered so
severely, belongs here. The friends and re-
latives of the men are stung to madness by
the exultings Of rebel sympathizers.
FOURTH DISPATCH
The excitement continues. Obnoxious in
dividuals have been chased for squares, the
crowd venting their sentiments in cheers.
Many arrests have been made by the police.
FIFTH DISPATCH.
BALTIMORE, 100 P. M.-The mob made an
attempt to hang man few moments ago in
Monument Square but he was rescued by the
police.
BALTIMORE, May 25-5.45 P. M.-The
crowd on Baltimore street increased after 3
o'clock. Several persons were chased as dur
ing the morning, and some were knocked
down. The marshal, with his police, were on
the ground in large force, and several arrests
were made, after which the crowd thinned off,
and all has since been quiet.
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General Order. No. ID.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, HEAD
QUARTERS, BosToN, May 26.-The battalion
at fort Warren will be raised Immediately to a
regiment, and placed under command of Maj.
Francis j. Parker, as colonel. All who are
DESTROYS of embarking forthwith in the volun-
teer service, with a view to departing at once
for Washington, are invited to report them
selves to-day for enlistment. Lieut.. T. d. L.
Perkins is authorized to act as recruiting
agent. His headquarters are at the Hancock
House, Court square. All who would join
this corps must enlist without delay.
The enemy has repulsed Maj. Gen. Banks,
and are marching in force on Washington.
Massachusetts will repeat the patriotism, en-
thusiasm and glory of April, 1861. Signed
by command of his excellency, JOHN A. An
DREW, governor and commander-in-chief
WIN. Brown, Assist Adjutant General.
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News from NORFOLK

NORFOLK, May 24.-Four deserters came
in from Petersburg this afternoon and say
that in consequence Of the scarcity of provis-
ions the army in Richmond is greatly de-
moralized, and great number of desertions
occur daily. They state that full half the
army would desert if they could have an OPP
portunity' The army has been drawn from
all parts Of the coniederacy, and it is intend
ed to mske a desperate resistance. The troops
have been recently subsisting on less than
half rations.
Reconnaissance are frequently made from
this place in all directions. A recent visit to
the vicinity of Pig Point discovered seven
teen guns in position at that place They
were not spiked and were in complete order,
and large quantities of ammunition were also
discovered. There were two "a pound field
pieces, entirely new, and mounted upon fine
carriages. These were seized, together with
other articles. A day or two ago, in an agri-
cultural warehouse in this city, which the
owner had turned into a mandatory of such
articles for the confederate government, a lot
of guano was also seized recently, which had
been contisCated by the confederate govern
ment 1t belonged to the Peruvian govern
ment and was delivered to the proper agents.
As soon as in any way a disposition is man
Tested by the city of Norfolk TO return to its
allegiance, whether by the action of the city
council, or by a public meeting of citizens,
the port will be re-opened, and the old cond-
ton of things will be completely restored.
No such disposition is yet manifested, how
ever. Should Richmond be captured, hun
dreds of citizens of Norfolk would come out
openly for the Union and the re-establishment
of old relations would not be delayed. The
embargo upon newspapers and all kinds of
merchandise still continues, although the or
der is openly violated with the consent of the
authorities. This being the case, it seems
time in reference to newspapers at least, to
withdraw the order. This being queen Vic
torias birthday, the British steamer Rinaldo,
in this harbor, displayed her flags and at noon
fired salute. The American war vessels in
port also displayed the British ensign at the
fore, and the American flag at all other points,
in honor of the occasion.
Fort MONROE, May 24.-The storm COM
menced this morning. The steamer George
Peabody, from Hatteras yesterday, for New
York put in for harbor this afternoon. She
has on board the passengers and crew Of the
steamer Oriental, preyiously reported wrecked
on Body Island. The Empire City arrived
from New York this afternoon. The Fulton,
which has been in the Y ork river, came round
into the roads for harbor.
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WASHINGTON, May 25.-A dispatch re-
Geived tonight states that Gen Banks has
made good his retreat across the Potomac at
Willamsport. Gen. Rufus SaXton is in com
mand Harper's Ferry The city is intensely
agitated by the intelligence from the valley of
the Shenandoah, and rumors and speculations
increase the excitement.
The enemy, under Gems. Ewell and John
son, with superior force, gave battle to Gen.
Banks, this morning, at daylight, Fat Winches-
ter. Gen. Banks fought them six hours, and
then retired in the direction of Martinsburg,
with what loss is unknown. The enemy are,
it is understood advancing from Winchester
upon Harper's Ferry. Our troops there are
being rapidly reinforced
Rumor says that Gen. jackson is advancing
to the support of Ewell and johnson, and
there are also statements that there is still
another force behind him. Prompt means
have been taken to meet the emergency.
GEN. BANKS OFFICIAL REPORT.
HEADQUARTERS, MARTINsBURG, MAY %
2 10 p. M.-The rebels attacked us this morn
ing at daybreak in great force. Their force
was estimated at 1000, consisting of EwelPs
and Jackson's divisions. The fire of the pick
cts began with the light, and was followed by
artillery until the lines were fully under fire
on both sides. The left wing stood firmly,
holding its ground well, and the right did the
same for time, when two regiments broke
lines under the fire of the enemy, the right
wing fell back, and were ordered to withdraw,
and the troops passed through the town in
considerable confusion. They were quickly
reformed on the other side, and continued
their march in good order, to Martinsburg,
where they arrived at 2.40 P. NJ, a distance of
% miles. Our trains are in advance, and will
cross the river in safety.
Our entire force engaged was less than
1000, consisting of Gordon and Donnelley's
brigades, with two regiments of cavalry under
Gen. Hatch, and two batteries of artillery.
Our loss was considerable, as was that of the
enemy, but cannot now be stated We were
reinforced by the 18th Maine, which did good
service, and regiment cavalry.
(Signed) n. P. BANKS,
Major General commanding
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xXxvI1th Congress, First session.
WASHINGTON, May "a.
SENATE.

A bill was introduced, legalizing and con-
firming the act of the president in accepting
volunteers under the act of July lost and au-
thorizing the acceptance of two hundred thou
sand more. Also bill amending the fugitive
slave act
The tax bill was taken up and considered at
length. The tax on carriages, yachts, watches,
and silver plate, and on dogs, was struck out.
The tax on railroads, steamboats,, ferry boats,
was amended so as to make the tax on steam
railroads and steamboats, per cent of the
gross receipts for passengers; on horse rail
roads and ferry boats | l-2 per cent of the
gross receipts for passengers and on toll
bridges per cent Of the gross earnings. The
tax on insurance companies was amended 50
as to tax fire and marine insurance companies
per cent ON the gross receipts for premiums
or assessments. Having reached the lOstll
section, the senate adjourned to Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. WICKLIFFE submitted the following
Whereas, 1t is represented that the civil ju-
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo-, May 24.-Dis-
patches from Col. Daniels of the first Wiscon-
sin cavalry, dated "Camp Lagrange, Dunklin
county," contains accounts Of the capture of
the rebel steamer Daniel E. Miller, on the st.
Francis river, with stores and provisions and
a company of rebel troops for Memphis. We
captured the pckets and the boat itself before
it was out of rifle shot distance. In return to
the command to lay to, the enemy sent vol
ley of musketry. We then brought to bear
upon them a six-pounder, which, after sending
one shot through the hull, and another through
the wheel-house, killing Lieut.. Col. Lewis
and one private, and wounding three others,
caused the steamer to surrender. About sixty
prisoners were taken, among whom was one
colonel. None of the federals were hurt.
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Postscript.

WAsHiSGfoS, May 25.-It is ordered by
virtue of the authority vested by an act Of
congress, that the president takes military
possession of all the railroads in the United
States from and after this date, until further
orders, and directs that the respective railroad
companies, their officers and servants, shall
hold themselves in readiness for transporta-
ton of such troops and munitions of war as
may be ordered by the military authorities, to
the exclusion ofall other business.
BY order of Secretary of War,
NJ. c. MEIGs, Quartermaster General.
HEADQUARTERS, Beyond MARTINsnuRG, May
25-5.40 II. MA person captured this after
noon, says the rebel force in our rear is to be
strengthened, and that their purpose is to en-
ter Maryland at two points, Harper's Ferry
ana lllamsport He confirms all we have
heard here in regard to the rebel force. We
all passed the Potomac safely, the men, trains,
and all. ! think of making a march Of 81
miles. N. BAxxs
Major General Commanding.
PHLDELrnIA, Moy 25.-Thc governor has
ordered all the state militia organizations to
narcotic Washington without delay.
BEFORE CoRINTH, May PA reconnoi-
tering party from Pope's command had skir-
mish yesterday resulting in complete route
OF three rebel regiments, with loss of KNAPP
sacks, blankets, and haversacks. Several
were Killed and wounded, and six prisoners
We're taken. The regiments fled in confusion
across the creek Our loss was wounded
NASHVILLE, May 25.-Cotton sold on Sat-
urday for twenty-five cents forj gold. and
twenty-six cents for Union and Planters bank
notes. The Planters refuse all other money
for cotton.
LOUISVILLE, May 25.-Granville, son of
Aaron v Brown, formerly governor OF Ten
nessce, was killed recently in Arkansas, by
an overseer on his plantation. passenger
from New Orleans says, that at the Boston club
room, city judge Rice shot fatally DIR. Alex
ander Hensley both of that city, in an alter
cation concerning the submitting to federal
authority in New Orleans.
McLELLAN's HEADQUARTERS May 25.-
Gen. Megleys brigade is now encamped five
miles beyond Bottoms bridge to obtain this
position they were forced to engage the rebel
Gen. Stewart with his brigade, composed Of
tve regiments of infantry, one of cavalry,
and two batteries. Our loss was two killed
and six wounded. The officers engaged sup
pose the rebel loss to be between fifty and
sixty killed
number of their dead are left on the field
There is nothing of interest from the vicinity
of Richmond to-day. Contrabands who come
in, say that the inhabitants in Richmond are
leaving as fast as they can for Danvillc. All
those capable of bearing arms, are compelled
to remain. Very few soldiers are in the city,
all being in their camps
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state Military Orders.
General Order No. IA.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, HEAD
QUARTERS, Boston, May 26.-Commanders of
regiments, battalions, and unattached compa-
MES of infantry and riiemen of the Massa-
chusetts volunteer militia, are hereby ordered
to report with their commands to Maj. Gen.
Andrews, on Boston common, forthwith, for
active service, in pursuance of an order from
the president of the United States. This or
der will be executed without waiting for the
usual forms of transmission.
BY command of his eXcellency, JOHN A.
ANDREW, Governor and Commander in Chief
TSignedl WM. Brown, Asst Adj. Gen.
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CAIRO, May 24th.-The gunboat Recon-
noisancc made yesterday discovered the rebel
fleet at Fulton, about two miles below fort
Wright
WASHINGTON, May 24.-The following was
received tonight at the war department, dated
at Cairo
"The steamer Alps has arrived from the
flotilla and reported all quiet. The rebel
fleet, which has been absent for several days,
has again made its appearance at Fulton, two
miles below fort Wright Nothing official
from the fleet"
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:, WAsHINGToN, May 25.-Lieut. d. Nc N.
+ alriaN has been detached from ordnance du-
" at the Philadelphia navy yard, and ordered
10 report 70 commodore Pauding, for the
command ul1I OF the gunboat Cayuga. Horace
and ordered to report to Commodore Poniding,
Martin e. Mandell of West Troy. New York.
has been appointed masters mate. and ordered
to the New York yard.
Major General Franz Sigo has been invited