-Major-GenERAL PATTERSON, from head- | the movement of troops. The very wisest quarters at Chambersburg, Pa., issued a proclamation announcing to the soldiers that "they would soon meet the insurgents."-(Doc. 230.) -THE First Regiment Scott Life Guard and the Third Regiment N. Y. S. V., left New York city for Fortress Monroe.-(Doc. 231.)

on which they have labored so long and faith-York, was appointed Colonel of that Regiment, fully, should be finished by negroes.'

tempted to be exported, as also fine or impris- | were returned, all taking effect, killing him onment for the person violating it. Every instantly.-Philadelphia Ledger, June 7. steamboat or railroad car, used with the consent of the person owning or in charge of it for the purpose of violating the act, is also forfeited. This law completely blocks the Lincoln scheme. The Administration's idea was, that if Southern ports were blockaded, the cotton would go by inland routes to Northern seaports for exportation. Great Britain and France will now have to go without cotton, or else raise the Lincoln blockade."-(See Doc. p. 292.)

-MAJOR-GENERAL PRICE (rebel) of Missouri, issued a proclamation "to prevent all misunderstanding of his opinions and intentions," and expressed the desire "that the people of Missouri should exercise the right to choose their own position" in the contest.(Doc. 238.)

-THROUGHOUT all the counties of Virginia, within forty or fifty miles of Harper's Ferry, a levy of militia is being now made by draft. All the men between eighteen and fifty years of age, not physically incapable of doing military duty, are enlisted, and three-tenths of the whole are to be mustered into the field. The names are placed in one box, and as many numbers-from one to ten (repeated)—are placed in another box. When a name is drawn forth a number is also drawn; and if it be either No. 1, 2, or 3, the person is "elected" a soldier into the disunion army. Otherwise he escapes immediate service.- Washington Star, June 6.

-THE Ninth Regiment N. Y. V., Colonel Hawkins, left New York for Fortress Monroe. (Doc. 235.)

-THE Richmond (Va.) Whig of to-day announces that after to-day no passports will be issued to persons leaving the State, and no one will be admitted to the State except for reasons of peculiar force; also, that the Tennessee vol

June 5.-A demand was served upon Messrs. Daniel J. Foley & Bros., Baltimore, by Mr. Bonifant, the United States Marshal, under instructions from Mr. Cameron, Secretary of War, calling for the immediate delivery into the possession of the Marshal of all the powder of the Hazard Powder Company, Connec-unteers in Virginia are authorized to vote on ticut, stored in the powder-house of the company at Lower Canton. The amount of the powder on hand was about 3,500 kegs, or 60,000 pounds, valued at $16,000. The agents turned the powder over to the Marshal, who took an inventory of the same. A similar demand, from the same source, was made upon Messrs. A. L. Webb & Bro., Baltimore, agents for the Messrs. Dupont's powder works, Delaware. The demand was complied with, and the powder on hand, a small amount, turned over into the possession of the United States.

-Baltimore Sun, June 6.

—General Beauregard issued a proclamation from Mannassas Junction, giving an extravagant picture of the deplorable consequences to be expected from an invasion of the Federal forces.-(Doc. 234.)

-Ar Williamsport a Baltimorean, named Dewitt C. Reuch, swore he could whip the whole Union force, and that he had killed at least one man in the attack upon the Massachusetts Regiment in Baltimore. His friends tried to get him away and put him on a horse, when he drew a revolver and fired two shots at individuals and three into the crowd. Three shots

the ordinance of the secession of Tennessee, although stationed in Virginia.-A Bank Convention, held at Atlanta, Ga., recommended that all the Southern banks, railroads, and tax collectors, receive the Treasury notes of the Confederacy as currency, and both States, cities, and corporations having coupons payable at New York, to appoint the place of payment South.-N. Y. Herald, June 10.

-ABOUT eight o'clock this morning the steamer Harriet Lane, under the command of

Capt. Faunce, United States Navy, proceeded up

the James River, from Fortress Monroe, as far as the mouth of the Nasemond, for the purpose of reconnoitring and looking out for batteries. It was not long before she observed a large and heavy battery planted upon the point, which is nearly opposite Newport News Point, and about five miles distant. The steamer opened fire, which was briskly returned by the batteries, and for nearly a half hour the action continued. It was found that but one gun of the steamer could reach the battery, the guns of which being heavier easily reached the former, and several shot struck her. During the affair the most intense excitement prevailed, and

June 6.-Gov. Pickens of South Carolina issued a proclamation saying:-"I have understood that many good people have been remit

the existing relations of the country such conduct is in conflict with public law, and all citizens are hereby warned against the consequences.”—N. Y. Tribune, June 14.

hundreds of soldiers ascended the ramparts and roof of the Hygeia Hotel, for the purpose of looking at the scene. The Lane returned in an hour after the action, and made an official re-ting funds to creditors in Northern States. In port to Com. Pendergrast of the squadron. Lieut. Duncan, of the Harriet Lane, states that the fight was pretty hot. The steamer threw several shells into the battery with much accuracy. The battery was well served, the damage to the cutter having been inflicted with a 34-pounder rifled cannon. It was at first thought that no battery existed at the place where the fight occurred, and the Harriet Lane was sent to ascertain if the report was true. She found out that one did exist, and that seven guns were mounted upon it, and hence the attempt made to dislodge them.-National Intelligencer, June 8.

-A LETTER from Cassius M. Clay to the London Times, in relation to the civil war in America, is published in the United States. Mr. Clay says that the rebellion can be subdued, but that it is not the intention of the U. S. Government to subjugate the Southern States; that only rebels will be punished; that it is the interest of England to support the Government; and that it is unwise for England to venture to sow seeds of discord, for she is far from secure from home revolution or foreign attack in the future. In conclusion Mr. Clay claims that England is the natural ally of the United States.-(Doc. 236.)

-THIS evening the Town Guard of Harrodsburg, Ky., were attracted to the Spring Grounds by a noise in that direction. When they came near the old shooting gallery they heard voices responding to one who seemed to be officiating as an officer. Surrounding the building, they pushed open the door, and lo! an assembly of Knights of the Golden Circle in masks! One of the Guard, on entering, knocked off the mask of one of the Knights; and a lawyer and secessionist stood forth. No examination of the arcana was made, a majority of the Guards being secessionists. Several Virginia gentlemen were in Harrodsburg that night.—Louisville Journal, June 14.

-THE Nineteenth N. Y. Regiment, Colonel Clark commander, left Elmira for Washington, via Harrisburg. An immense concourse of people witnessed the departure. Great enthusiasm prevailed.-N. Y. Herald, June 7.

-A MEETING was held at the Cooper Institute, in New York, for the purpose of securing the co-operation of citizens in the endeavor to -THE people of Wheeling, Va., were greatly provide for the religious wants of volunteers. astounded upon learning that Major A. Loring Wm. E. Dodge, Esq., presided, and addresses had been arrested by United States officers. were made by Rev. Drs. Tyng and Hitchcock, He was taken to the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-after which the following resolutions were road depot, where he remained until 7 o'clock, adopted: when the train left for Grafton. Major Loring's Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting arrest was occasioned by certain papers found the project of the Young Men's Christian Assoupon the person of W. J. Willey, who was cap-ciation, to provide for the religious wants of the tured after the skirmish at Phillippa, and who Volunteers, is worthy of public confidence and is charged with leading the party who destroy- co-operation, and that we commend the same .ed the bridges on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail- to the support of the churches and the comroad, between Wheeling and Grafton.--(Doc. munity. 237.)

—THE U. S. Marshal took possession of the gun factory of Messrs. Merrill & Thomas, in Baltimore, and seized all the breech-loading

muskets in the establishment. Intimation was

given that ample employment would soon be given to the establishment in the manufacture of arms for the Government.-N. Y. Express, June 5.

Resolved, That Messrs. William E. Dodge. Wilson G. Hunt, Benj. F. Maniere, Benj. W. Bonney, and Alexander W. Bradford, be appointed a committee to receive donations in furtherance of the proposed object, to be expended under the supervision of the army committee of the Young Men's Christian Association.-N. Y. Commercial, June 7.

Kentucky, ten miles distant from Cairo, Ill., | ten miles from New Orleans in a direct line, was dispersed by two companies sent thither by and a little over fifteen by the Mexican Gulf General Prentiss. Colonel Wickliffe protested Railroad. It is celebrated for being the point against the act as an invasion of the soil of at which the British landed their troops in the Kentucky; to which Gen. Prentiss said, in re-war of 1813-'14.-New Orleans Picayune, ply, that the act had been prompted by a letter June 8. claiming protection for the Union men there. He declared his intention also to send troops any place needed for the protection of loyal citizens.-National Intelligencer, June 8.

-THE Tenth Regiment, of New York, arrived at Fortress Monroe.-N. Y. Times, June 9.

-THE tents at Camp McClure, Chambersburg, Pa., were struck at six o'clock a. m., and -IN the New York Chamber of Commerce it the line of march taken up soon afterwards for was Resolved, That the Executive Committee of Brown's Mill, near Green Castle, and eight this Chamber, after consultation with and sub-miles distant from Camp McClure. The force ject to the approval of Col. Anderson, or his in motion was Brig.-Gen. Thomas' command, second in command, cause to be prepared a was headed by him, and included the U. S. suitable medal for each of the soldiers and non-commissioned officers of the late garrison of Fort Sumter, and to have them presented at as early a day as possible, at the expense of this Chamber.

By amendment the resolution was made to include the garrison of Fort Pickens under Lieutenant Slemmer, and the officers of both garrisons.-N. Y. Tribune, June 7.

Cavalry, (recently from Texas,) 4 companies, the Philadelphia City Troop, and the 2 companies of artillerists, commanded by Captains Doubleday and Seymour, McMullin's Independent Rangers, the Twenty-third Regiment, Col. Dare, the Twenty-first Regiment, Col. Ballier, and the Sixth Regiment, Col. Nagle. The line was nearly 2 miles in length. The men all had their knapsacks closely slung to prevent jolting,

-THIRTY-FIVE of the prisoners captured at and had evidently prepared themselves, so far Alexandria, took the oath of allegiance with as their knowledge taught them, for a long cheerful alacrity, and were discharged.- Wash-march.—Idem. ington Star, June 7.

June 7.-The Engineer Corps of the Sixtyninth Regiment of New York, with Company B, of the Second Cavalry, took five prisoners and a drove of cattle, fifty in number, which were on their way to the secession forces.-N. Y. World, June 10.

-THE Indiana Regiment of Zouaves, Col. Wallace, fully armed and equipped, passed through Cincinnati, Ohio, en route for Cumberland, Md. They made a splendid appearance, and were enthusiastically received.-Ohio State Journal, June 8.

-COLONEL CORCORAN, of the Sixty-ninth N. -AN express messenger arrived at New Or-Y. Regiment, with a detachment of one hunleans from Mr. Adolphe Ducros's plantation, at dred men, proceeded to Ball's Corner, 5 miles the mouth of Bayou Bienvenu, which empties beyond the lines in Virginia, where he arrested into Lake Borgne, with information to Maj.- a party of five secessionists, one wearing the Gen. Twiggs, that two fishermen had reported uniform of a secession sergeant; one, named the arrival of two small war steamers in Lake Richard Meitch, an employé at the capital as Borgne, one carrying three guns, and the other watchman, and one named Ball, a rich farmer, a long pivot gun forward. The fishermen on whom was found a muster roll of a rebel stated that the steamers lay off in the lake, and company, and in whose house were found arms, that night before last they sent two boats tow-bedding, and cooking utensils for a company ards the mouth of the bayou, as was supposed, at least fifty men. Nine hundred dollars in for taking soundings. Gen. Twiggs ordered gold were also found, but returned by the misMajor Taylor, in command of the barracks, to taken generosity of the sergeant, to Ball's proceed immediately to Martello Tower, at the wife, without the Colonel's knowledge until mouth of Bayou Bienvenu, with a company of after their return to the camp-N. Y. Times, infantry, to garrison the tower, which contains June 8. several heavy mounted guns, for the protection -THE New York Nineteenth Regiment, from of this avenue to the city. This point is but | Elmira, commanded by Col. Clark, and the

of

Third Maine Regiment Volunteers, Col. How- I of the Confederate States of America to the ard, arrived at Washington.-(Doc. 238.)

soldiers composing the Maryland Regiment, now serving in Virginia, as a slight testimonial of the esteem in which their valor, their love of right, and determination to uphold true constitutional liberty, are approved, applauded, and appreciated by the wives and daughters of the monumental city."—(Doc. 239.)—Richmond

-A CREW of 402 seamen, ordinary seamen, and landsmen, left the receiving-ship North Carolina at Brooklyn, for Portsmouth, N. H., where they will constitute a ship's company for the United States frigate Santee, which, after lying in various positions at the Navy Yard for half a century, has been put in commission for block-Dispatch, June 10. ade service. The Advance Brigade of Federal troops, under Col. Thomas, reached Greencastle, thirteen miles south of Chambersburg, Pa.N. Y. World, and N. Y. Times, June 8.

June 8.-The bridges at Point of Rocks and Berlin, on the Potomac River, were burned by order of Johnston, the rebel general. Neither of them were railroad bridges.-N. Y. Herald, June 10.

-Gov. HICKS, of Maryland, issued a proclamation calling upon all persons having arms belonging to that State, to surrender them.— (Doc. 240.)

-This morning a detachment of Federal troops from Annapolis, on one of the steamers of the Ericsson line, made their appearance in Miles River, and landed at the ferry, the nearest point to Easton, Md. On landing they proceeded to arrest Messrs. Thomas and William Holliday, whom they compelled to inform them where the armory for the safe-keeping of the

-THE sanitary commission was authorized by the Secretary of War, and approved by the President. Its aim is to help, by cautious sug-guns was located. They also arrested Charles gestion, in the laborious and extraordinary exigencies of military affairs, when the health

G. Kerr, Esq., late of the Exchange newspaper, and a Mr. Roberts, and several others. The of the soldiers is a matter of the most critical military then proceeded on their search for importance. The commission consists of the arms, and succeeded in finding a number of Rev. Dr. Bellows, Prof. A. D. Bache, LL. D., muskets, and several iron field-pieces, all of Prof. Wolcott Gibbs, M. D., Prof. Jeffries Wy- which they put on the steamer and removed to man, M. D., W. H. Van Buren, M. D., Dr. S. Annapolis. Two of the old iron field-pieces G. Howe, Dr. Wood, U. S. A., Col. Cullum, U. were some time since removed from Cambridge, S. A., and Major Shiras, U. S. A.—N. Y. Com-where they were planted for the defence of that mercial, June 10.

-SOME disunion troops from Leesburg, Va., burnt four bridges on the Alexandria, Loudon, and Hampshire Railroad, at Tuscarora, Lycoline, Goose Creek, and Beaver Dams, being the balance of the bridges from Leesburg to Broad Run.-N. Y. World, June 15.

place in the war of 1814. Before going to Miles River Ferry they stopped at the farm of Capt. Ogle Tilghman, a few miles below, but did not find the proprietor at home. They reported to Mrs. T. that they were from Richmond, and had come for the purpose of offering arms to the inhabitants, at the same time asking if there were any in the house. There were none but the private arms of Capt. T., which they did not disturb. While the detachment was drawn up on the boat, one of the soldiers placed the muzzle of his musket under his chin for a rest for his head, when the weapon acci

-THE ceremony of the presentation of a Confederate flag, from the ladies of Baltimore to the members of the Maryland Guard, now in Virginia, took place in the Capitol grounds, at Richmond, Va. Mrs. Augustus McLaughlin, the wife of one of the officers of the late United States Navy, who brought the flag from Balti-dentally discharged. The ball passed out more, concealed as only a lady knows how, was present, and received the compliments of a large number of ladies and gentlemen who surrounded her upon the steps of the monument, from which the address was made. The presentation speech was made by the Hon. J. M. Mason. Accompanying the flag is the inscription: "The ladies of Baltimore present this flag

through the top of his head, killing him instantly, and then passed through the hurricane deck in close proximity to two soldiers who were there. The detachment consisted of 250 men of the N. Y. 18th Regiment, under Col. Abel Smith.-Baltimore Sun, June 11.

-GENERAL T. A. MORRIS, commanding the United States troops at Phillippi, issued a proc