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GEN. FITZ LEE CROSSES INTO MARY.
LAND WITH 1000 TROOPS AND
Is PIECES OF ARTILLERY.
THEY PROPOSE TO MAKE RAID ON THE p
AND Q. II. r. AND ITO VISIT WASHING
TON WITHIN A WEEE"!!

Yesterday afternoon, MIR. Russell and Mr.
Webb Gather of Superintendent Webb, of the
Police,) both of whom own farms in the neigh
borhood Of Evansville, Va. arrived here after
having spent Saturday night in the custody Of
the rebels. They had started in a buggy for
this city on Saturday afternoon, and when
near Evansville were taken prisoners and the
horses were confiscated.
This happened about five o'clock in the at
ternoon.. They were allowed to choose at
which house they would stop and they stopped
at neighbors, u guard being placed around
the house.
This force comprised Gen. Fitz Hugh Lees
command, and consisted of nearly four thou
sand men with fifteen pieces of artillery, and
they stated that they were going to tear up the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, striking it near
the Relay House, where they could damage
both branches. This point they said they ex-
pected to reach yesterday by lp. m.
They would of course cut the telegraph, but
thus far both are safe-trains running regularly
AMI the telegraph being yet in working order
Tfey also boosted that they would be in WASH
tor in less than eight days.
They were told that they would have a
herring before Gen. Lee on the following
morning, but during the night the Confeder-
ate cavalry put off, taking the guard from the
house, crossing the Potomac at Muddy Branch
The command seemed to have been worn out,
Their horses were much tagged, and they had
VITA them abont 60 prisoners, which they
took across with them, among them about
50 Of our cavalry, and the rest citizens, (prob-
ably those of ssScott's 9GO'' taken on Saturday
and the suffers taken later in the day. All the
horses and forage about Drainsville were
seized by the Confeds, but no men were taken
After the force had crossed the river, Messrs
Russell and Webb left the place and footed it
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WHICH LEE

1t is stated IN the dispatch oC Gen. Dix from
Fortress Monroe, thar Col. Spear, of the EleS-
enth Pennsylvania cavalry in raid upon The
Virginia Central Railroad, captured ssGen W .
Z. Lee" There is no Gen. Lee OF that name
but 1t is possible that Gen. W. II. Fitahugh
Lee, son Of the commander of the confederate
army, is the individual meant. Ifso. he was
probably lett 10 cover Richmond with por-
ton OF his cavalry.
The Lee in command OF the cavalry opera
ting in this vicinity is Gen Fitz Lee nephew
TO Gen. Robert Lee. Both Eitz Lee and w II
+. Lee participated N the cavalry fight at
Beverly Ford, and the other Confederate cav
airy there was Jones brigade OF Virginia cav
ally and Hampton's and Robinsons brigaies Of
South Carolina, North Carolina ard Georgia
cavalry.
There are. three brigades OF Virginia cavalry
(Contederate) in the field, Fitz Lees being the
first five regiments, and the other ten regiments
comprising the brigades OF Gen. W. H +. Lee
and Gen. Jones. In this cavalry there are a
few Marylanders, but it is composed mainly Of
virpnians
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THE POTOMAC NOT BLOCKADED

Among the Wild reports of the hour has been
one told and repeated with great persistency
especially by provision dealers, to the effect
that the rebels have planted batteries at
Matthias Point and other commanding posi-
lions on the lower Potomac, and eftectually
obstructed the navigation of the river. The
story is without foundation.
The Baltimore, Ella, and the steam sloop
Mahaska he We all arrived from the lower Po
tomac since Saturday, and observed no signs
OF the rebs at that point, or any other point on
the river. A few days since, a report was car
RED 10 the Dragon that anumber of rebels were
AZ Matthias Point, and she ran in and threw
several shells, but no response was made, and
not the slightest indication of rebel occupancy
was to be perceived.
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q dash into Anandale, where they captured
aumber of suffers wagons and stores, aad
Lieut. Dagwell with eighteen men OF "Scosts
900" W no, it appears, had cut themselves
through Lees forces so me hours before, near
Fairfax Station, and on the way captured
number Of prisoners. and at the time OF the
capture were about starting with the suffers
wagons and prisoners for Alexandria. The
rebels made for the suffers goods, and sooa
supplied themselves, and ransacked several OF
the houses in the neighborhood. Some of the
wagons were burned, and others filled with
goods and sent of toward Richmond with the
prisoners. Mr.. Moses Sweetzer, OF this city
sutler. was a heavy sufferer by this raid.
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THE CAUSE OF THE DETENTION

TIE regular passenger train which left Bal
timore this morning, when a few yards from
the Relay House, ran into freight train-dam-
aging one of the engines slightly and several
OF the cars. No one on the trains was injured.
This accident was the cause of delay in the ar
rival of this train, and was the occasion for
the many wild rumors which were afloat in
the city. The reason for the freight train being
on the track is found in the fact of an accumu-
lation of freight trains at the Relay House. So
many trains were thus congregated as TO OBJ
struct the road. The engineer on the passenger
train saw the obstruction, but was not able TO
stop the train in season to prevent the accident
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MUsICAL.-From " G.. Metzerott, corner OF
Eleventh street and Pennsylvania avenue, we
have wonderfully con renient style Of musical
portfolio that he has for sale
Also, the following popular pieces of music
s.Russell's song OF "John Brown" mot him OF
"marching on memory words by Mackay;
mot unto us, O, Lord" sacred song, by Os-
tranderi Dan Emmett's famous song of "High
Daddy" ssLe Gondolier de Tenise." by Schu-
bert; ''Cricket Polka" by William Withers, IT.;
''Chiquite Polka" by A. F. Little
Metzerott's stock of music and musical instru-
ments and appliances is now one OF the best in
the country.
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LATE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FROM COLUMBIA.
An Attack Expected Houriy-The Bridge
at Coluu bia to be Defended.

An Attack Expected Houriy-The Bridge
at Columbia to be Defended.
COLUMBIA, Pa, June 2s.-[Special Dispatch
to Philadelphia Inquirer. ALI the scouts have
come In. The bridge at this point will never
be permitted to be used BY the enemy. who are
at this hour understood to be but four miles
from the river. Should they advance, q bat.
tie will take place before night within sight Of
this town. We are expecting the attack mo.
mentarily.
A body of eighteen Rebels have passed along
the line Of the Northern Central Railroad, and
destroyed the bridges. One Of these was oppo-
site cambridge, about seven miles above this
place.
The last Of Col. Thomas regiment escaped
from the Rebels by crossing the Susquehanna,
this afternoon. on q raft, near Bsinbridge.
They were fired on by the enemy before the
crossing was effected but not hurt.
[sECoND DIsPATCH.l
Fighting began at Columbia-The Bridge
being Destroyed.
COLUMBIA, June 2s.-[Special Dispatch to
Philadelphia Inquirer l-Skirmishing has COM
menced opposite Columbia. The army stores
are coming over the river. Terrible excite
ment exists since the Smelling began. We IAN
see tae shells bursting and hear the reports.
The bridge is being destroyed.
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with sabres, the rebels meantime firing with
their carbinee, and the rebels broke and run.
our men pursuing and scattering them. taxing
some prisoners. The Confederates retreated
in the direction OF Fairfax Station, and were
closely followed by eur men 70 within three
fourths OF a mile of the station, when the ad-
vance ieu on a full squadron of rebel cavalry
ready to receive them, drawn up beside the
road in q thieket of pines. The command was
formed by column, and charged on the rebel
squadron, delivering their fire as they passed,
emptying many saddles, driving them some
distance.
At this time the men had become separated
in small attachments, and another rebel squad
ron was discovered on the opposite side of the
road, drawn up on an eminence, and Major
Remington, aided by Capt. Campbell, attempt
ed to form his men, the rebels firing on them
meanwhile, when our men found that they
were being surrounded, and Major R.. with
road ard made their escape. On the way in, it
was found that several of the roads between
Alexandria and the Station had been picketed
by the rebels.
During this skirmish Major Remington's
horse was shot through the neck, and not him
self, as stated by a morning cotemporary. Sew
eral of our men are known to have been NOR
tally wounded. Up to yesterday afternoon
nine more of the men, making twenty in all
had reported in the city, having made their
way in by various roads. Lieuts. Hazelton
Holmes and Dagwell are still missing. Ser
geant Beebe was wounded in the ankle and is
probably prisoner. A rebel officer who shot
at Major r. was shot down by Sergeant Nor
ris. Two rebels made at Capt. Campbell and
one was killed by him.
The rebels, who belonged to the 9th Virginia
cavalry, although exceeding our force largely
in numbers, behaved in a very timid manner,
only on one occasion using their sabers, and
usually screening themselves in the thick pines,
where, in consequence of stumps, our men
could move with difficulty, their horses STUN
bling and throwing many OF them. The last
men who came in report that there was every
evidence of the presence of considerable force
OF cavalry, and that FitZhugh Lees head
quarters on Saturday were at Anandale
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THE RECONNAISSANCE To cENTREy1LLE

THE Reconnaissance TO CENTREvILLE.
On Friday afternoon, Maj. bennington, Of
9 SCOTS s0o,'' left the camp with portions OF
companies b and G, numbering seventy EIGHT
men, for q reconnaissance towards Centreville
The deta chment reached Fairfax Court House
at about 0 O'Clock and put up tor the night,
leaving early the following m morning, reaching
Centreyille at about o'clock. The command
started on their return, and when about five
hundred yards from the Court House, num-
Der of bushwackeys fired into them. A squad
was Immediately dsnounted ard sent into the
bushes after them, when one of the dismounted
horses ran away, going toward the Court
House, and was followed by Lieut.. Dagweu
with five or six men after the runaway At
the edge Of the town they were fired at by
rebel cavalry from the center of the town, and
retreated to the main party, and the command
drawing carbines charged through the town,
driving the rebels before them, who rallied at
shout Ave hundred yards distance, and formed
in line to receive the charge. Maj Remington
drew his men in line again and dashed at them
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TILE FAIRFAX AFFAIR

Thus far so OF ssScott's 900,' who went out on
Friday night and had the engagement on Sat
urday, have come in, leaving TO be accounted
for aoouta7. With Major Remington, Captain
Campbell was the only officer taat returned
the three Lieutenants being still out.
1t is said that the borough of York, Penn
sylVania, was surrendered to the rebels by the
Chief Burgess, David Small, against the wishes
OF the citizens, who were disposed to resist
Small was elected rs democrat, and is known
as q copperhead Of the most venomous kind.
He was Postmaster at York under Buchanan's
administration.
THE CASE OF EALLAHDIGHAM.-The Ohio
delegation in behalf of Mr.. Vallandigham had
q second interview with the President on Fri
day, when they presented their request in wri-
ting. An answer is expected to-day.
KE-URNED.-Mayo r Wallach has returned TO
the city from his visit North, and this morning
was II bis office attending to his duties as
usual.
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FURTHER FROM HARRISBURG,
NO ATTACK MADE UPON THAT PLACE
YET By THE CONFEDERATES.

HARRISBURG, June 90, X o'clock.-Two
refugees have just arrived here by the Pitts
burg road who left Chambersburg Saturday
evening
They state that at IL O'clock on Saturday Gen
Lee, IN company with Longstreet and A. p
Hill and their stats, and an escort, left Cham.
bersburg, taking the Baltimore pike, in the
direction Of Gettysburg.
When they left Hills corps was passing
through the town, taking the road Lee wen,
out on.
The only troops that passed through Cham.
bersburg in this direction was Rhodes and
Johnson's divisions OF EwelPs corps.
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NEW COMMANDER FOR THE ARMY
OF THE POTOMAC.

OF THE POTOMAC.
Maior-General George G. Meade has been
assigned by the President to the command of
the Army of the Potomac, vice Gen. Hooker,
relieved
Lately Gen. Meade has been in command of
the fifth army corps. He commanded the di-
vision in the first army corps that made the
gallant attack at Fredericksburg on the 18th Of
december on the left of our lines. He sue.
ceeded, it will be remembered, in driving the
enemy from all their advanced works, break
ing through their lines, and occupying the
heights they had occupied, piercing their lines
entirely and getting into the presence of their
reserves, but from want OF support was obliged
to yield the position gained. He distinguished
himself in the battle of Mechan icsviIle, one
year ago Saturday, and was wounded in that
affair
Gen. Meade was born in Spain, This father
being resident there then In a diplomatic
capacity,l but is claimed as Washington
boy, his early years having been spent in
this city, First Ward,) and he was a dis
tingushed graduate of Georgetown College
IN 1890, we think. He was appointed cadet
from this District according to GARDENERS
Amy Dictionary, but from Pennsylvania
according to Cullum's Airy Register,) pro-
NOTED Brevet Second Lieutenant, Sd Artillery,
July /, 1885; Second Lieutenant Dec. 81, 1895;
resigned Oct. &c, 1856 reappointed Second
Lieutenant Typographical Engineers, May 49,
1872; distinguished himself in the battle of Palo
Alto, ard was brevetted First Lieutenant Sept
p, 1916. 'for gallant conduct in the several
conflicts at Monterey, Mexico, on the 2lst, I'D
and Sd Sept, 1876" He is not more distin-
guished for his gallantry than for ability and
thorough knowledge of his profession. AS an
engineer he stands in the front rank amongst
our army officers.
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ARRHSTED

Edward Murphy, Mrs. GUN, and Miss
Marie Powell, were sent to the city this morn
ing by the Provost Marshal General of the
defences south of the Potomac. and committed
by Capt. Todd to the Old Capitol prison.
Murphy was picked up near Fort Lyons
He claims to be from Fredericksburg, and says
he has friends in Alexandria.
Mrs. GUM claims 4 residence in lower Mis-
sissippi-has been with the rebel army some
time, and comes now to look for her husband,
who, che says, belongs to rebel regime and
was taken prisoner In the Chancellorville fight
Miss Powell is from Fred ericksburg.
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IMPORTANT CAVALRY ExpEDITIO,

The Virginia Central II abroad Cut-A Reb-
ell General and other Officers Captured.
Major General Dix telegraphs to this city as
follows:
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, June 2s-Cslonel
Spear OF the Eleventh Pennsylvania cavalry,
whom l sent ont two days ago, completely de-
stroyed the bridge of the Virginia Central rail :
road over the South Anna, captured Gen. W.
f. Lee, Lieutenant Colonel Hearsable, four
captains, five lieutenants, and one hundred
prlvates, and brought them in. He has also
brought in thirty-five wagons with six mules
each, and one hundred and fifty mules in addi-
tion, and from seventy five 10 one hundred
horses. He took $4,000 in confederate bonds
just issued, from an agent Of the authorities at
Richmond,
This is all public property; no private prop.
erty has been touched.
Colonel Spears loss is three killed and eight
wounded
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CAPTURED BY THE POTOMAC FLOTILLA
Samuel Dent, VIM. Flowers and z. Harrison
were brought up to the Navy Yard yesterday
as prisoners, charged with a violation Of the
blockade.
They were overhauled by the U. S. steamer
Mahaska, one of the Potamac fiotilla, while
crossing the Potomac from the Virginia shore
five miles below Aqua Greek, in a pungy
They stated they were farmers, and resided in
Charles county, Md.
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THE CONFEDERATE INVASION.
Latest from Western Maryland-A Grea
Battle NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Balti.

Latest from W eStern Mary Iand-A Great
Battle Antlcipated-Defenses OF Balti.
more. &c.
The Baltimore Sun Of this morning saws:
s'From Western Maryland the latest news
received last night related only to military
movements, preparatory to battle. which, we
are authorized to say, is now expected at any
moment, between Gen. Hooker's and Gen
Lees armies. Exactly where this tnttle Will
be fought IS. OF course, mere conjecture. Suf-
flee 1t 10 say, that military III this city are
OF opinion that 1t Will be the bloodies battle of
the ar, and its results far more important
than any engagement that has yet tal4n place
Yesterday Gen. Schenck, ACCOMPANIED bv
Gen. Tyler and various staff officers, visited
the fortIfications and entrenchment. in and
around this city, and complmented tie officers
who have their erection i'll charge for the man.
ner In which they had pushed their compile
ton. Gen. Daniel Tyler and Gen T. ID. TYLER
nave both been assigned to commands in this
department under Gen. Schenck. They will
each command brigade.
The American says
WILL BALTIMORE BE ATTACHED.
This was the predominant question among
orr citizens yesterday, and all shades o,
opinions were expressed on the subject. The
object of Gen. Lees campaign we apprehenc
to be the capture of Washington, and until b.
encounters the army of General Hooker. which
is now understood to be pressing uron him
we may neither look for him AT Baltimore OF
Washington. Ii he moves on Baltimore II must
be III force, as We are now thanks TO the yiri-
lance OF General 'Schenck, too well protected
TO De visited by mere cavalry raid.
THE DEFENCEs or BALTIMORE.
We learn that Gen Tyler, Of Conn, has been
assigned by Maj. Gen. Schenck 10 the charge
OF the fertiilcations and detences Of Baltimore,
and yesterday visited and examined the differ
ent works. Gen. Tyler had command of Mary
land Heights after the evacuation of Martins
burg, and was highly complimented by Gen
French, on assuming command Of that post,
Tor the fine condition Tor defence III which he
found ii. New works of a most formidable
character had been erected by Gen TYLER du-
RIG his brief command there, and every day
was adding to il impregnablIitv. W. NV
therefore expect the most thorough completion
OF the works already in progress. and the al
diton OF others OF a more formula bic character
IL and around Baltimore
From THE NORTHERN CENTRAL HALLWAY
We learn that 4 train on the Northern Cen
tral railway proceeded yesterday afternoon a.
tar as Glenrock. They report that there was
at that time rebels At that point. and that
none had been there. The cavalry that visited
the Hanover Junction had also left and no
rebels Were known 10 he On thc line OF the road
this side OF York. They had DESTROYED the
bridge naar the Hanover Junction. aud one
between tina. point and York. The ConneW
bridge, beyond \ ork. was also DESTROYED Is
well a a. bridge teW miles further towards
Harrisburg
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SPREADING THEMSELVES.

The rebel cavalry made their appearance 81
numerous points in Montgomer county, Nd,
yesterday and this morning making levies
upon horse flesh generally, bouncing with
special vim upon the fat-anlmals Owned by
the Quakers about Sandy Spring some OF
them skirted as near Washington Is Silver
Spring, on the Seventh street road, but loft
again in considerable haste.
1t is believed tbsc some Marylanders have
Joined the rsnKs of the raiders for the uonce
swelling sneir numbers considerably an max.
ing themselves useful as guides from their
knowledge of the country and the locality OF
good stock.
This morning the raiders halted the stage
which connects with the railroad at Laurel,
taking out the horses, but letting the driver
and passengers off 'sscots free" Sandy Spring
is about fourteen miles from Laurel.
Numbers of the farmers in, Montgomery are
on their way here, driving their horses and
cattle before them.
In no case, we hear, have they pressed men
in their service, but have given them passes to
come through their lines. ras
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PHILADELPHIA AROCSED AT LAST.
PHILADELPHIA, June29.-No meeting of the
Board of Brokers to-day. PgAic among out
siders and prices have declined.
The Corn Exchange has raiset five com
panies.
This morning the coal dealers held a meet
ing. and resolved to close the eollieries till the
crisis has passed, so that the miners can vol.
unteer.
The merchants have resolved to raise a mi, :
lion dollars. Their stores are to be closed iii,
the money is raised, and the men tarwarded
for the defense Of the city and State,
Men lea wing their employments are TO De paid
during their absence.
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FROM HAGERSTOWN.

BY lady who arrived here yesterday from
Hagerstown, we learn that the last OF Lees
army left there in the direction of Harrisburg
on Friday night last.
Our own army is not letting the grass grow
under its feet, and though it would not be
proper to give its locality, the public may be
assured that it may be scounted i'm for big
muss with the enemy shortly.
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SAM. HoUsToN.-The Chattanooga Rebel of
late date says that Sam. Houston threatens to
stake up arms against the Confederacy unless
he IS treated more ciyilly." This agrees with
information we have already published from
private sources.
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REBEL PRIsoNER-wHAT HEHas TO sa,

6. A. Andrews, I'd Virginia cavalry, was
taken prisoner this morning at Rockville and
sent to this city. He states that his regiment
was In the nei ghborhood of Rockville last
night, but does not know whether they have
changed their position since then or not. He
places Lees cavalry above Rockville, between
that place and Harper's Ferry. Andrews was
committed to the Old CapitoI
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NO SIGNS OF THE REBELS AT THE RELAY
UOUSE

Passengers from Baltimore by the 10 O'Clock
Il ain report no signs ofrebels anywhere along
the line. This ontradicts the story afioat this
morning that some eight or ten thousand of
them We're in the immediate vicinity of the
Relay House.
Up to OF O'Clock this morning II interference
had been made with Geographic communica-
ton between this city and Baltimore as re-
ported also.
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FROM RHODE ISLAND.
MOVEMENTS FOR THE PROTECTION OF
NARRAGANSETT BAY

PROVIDENCE, r. l., June 2S.-Gov. Smith
last night called out the Providence Marine
Artillery to protect the west passage df Nara
gansett Bay. They went to day to take posi-
ton on Dutch Island and the mainland; with
five guns they villa be able to guard that i'm
portant passage.
The Newport artillery has also beef ordered
to guard the east passage. The President
authorized these movements.
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ARRESTED UNDER sEsrIc1oUs CIRcUM

STANCES
Sheppard Wingas, VIM. Froth, Ezra Froth,
S. H. Snowden, and VIM. Mason, were arrested
in the vicinity of Mt. Vernon yesterday after
noon, by Lie ut. g oodale, OF SCOTS 9Ohca valry,
as suspicious characters, and forwarded under
guard to Capt Todd. They had along with
them several horses marked &C. ST. and had
their overcoats sdone up on their saddles as
though intending long march.