CIVIL WAR - Week of June 13, 1861 - Cambria Guards, Troops Moving Towards Bull Run (Manassas) & Balloon Service - Alleghenian

BEAUREGARD AT MANASSAS JUNCTION (BULL RUN),

Washington, June 6, 1861--There is no doubt that the Traitors are concentrating in great force at the Manassas Junction (BULL RUN) of the Manassas Gap Railroad with the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. Gen. Scott received intelligence last evening of the arrival at that point of the long-lost and much discussed Gen. Beauregard. The information this point is positive. Beauregard states that he does not expect to remain at Manassas Junction more than two or three days, which may contemplate an advance upon Alexandria, distant about forty-five miles, or retreat should he be attacked by the column under Gen. John McDowell. 

ATTACK UPON A REBEL BATTERY.

Fortress Monroe, June 6,--This morning the Harriet Lane exchanged about fifty shots with the Pig Point Battery, nearly opposite Newport News, on James river. She received two shots, wounding five men, one of them severely. The Harriet Lane was about three-fourths of a mile from the battery, the seven embrasures of which disclosed heavy pieces. Two of the Harriet Lane's shells burst immediately over them. 

VANCE TO MARYLAND.

CHAMBERSBURG, June 7, 1861,--The southward march of the army collected at this point commenced this morning at eight o'clock, in splendid order and brilliant appearance. As the head of the column left the camp, the scene was animated and imposing--the citizens cheering and the soldiers responding, while the feeling of both commanders and troops was full of hope, courage and animation.

The movement of the remaining force here is not known positively, but it is understood that all will be ordered south in a few days. 

THE BALLOON IN WARFARE,--John LaMountain, the aeronaut, has offered his services to the general government in the capacity of a scout. He proposed to inflate his balloon, and, accompanied by an engineer, to ascend to any desirable elevation, taking notes of the country, the situation and strength of the enemy, etc.--

On last Friday, after a tedious and tiresome delay, the requisition for the "Cambria Guards" was received. This company, which was organized and tendered to the Government in response to the President's first call for volunteers, was accepted by the State authorities several weeks since; but the official command to report at camp was so tardy in arriving that very many were inclined to believe that they would never be ordered into service. To such an extent did this impression receive credit, that a large number who had enlisted in the ranks, and who could brook no longer delay, attached themselves to other companies. All fears is the promises, however, were dissipated by the receipt of the requisition, ordering the company to report at Camp Wright in the following Wednesday. 

HAVELOCKS, & C.

Prior to their departure, the Guards were presented by the ladies of Ebensburg with a large supply of Havelocks. These are a very useful article of head-gear, worn over the military cap, and so constructed as to shield the neck and head from the rays of the sun. When the dog star rages, the boys will often think kindly of the fair donors. 

SITUATION OF CAMP WRIGHT.

Camp Wright is situate at Hulton Station, on the Allegheny Valley Railroad, about ten miles from Pittsburg. It lies directly on the bank of the Allegheny river, which will afford the men every facility for bathing in pure water--a sanitary measure which cannot fail to have a most beneficial effect on their health. An excellent spring of water is available. 

On the ground and altogether the location is said to be admirably suited to meet the requirements of a military camp.