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BE u 9 u »0f the Rural for May 4th contained a 
Iua P^*e Then Seat of War in the “Eastern Depart¬ 
ment, ’ which map embraced a small portion of Cen- 
, rd an,i Sou thern Pennsylvania, the States of Mary- 
p and Delaware, the District of Columbia, and 
fcHstem Virginia. At the date referred to, it was 
nought by many that the rebel Davis was about to 
execute his threat of •* fighting the North upon their 
c-T<* n S °' !: ^ Ut ** iat P eri °d having pussed away for* 
thf- r <‘t? d the scene °* hostilities being transferred to 
l( ' ot ‘ ier °i Presidents,” it has become necessary 
orJ” ^ < a an enlar S e< l scale, the present field of 
fu- . a , 10DjS ‘ ^itl* kb good a guide as our engraving 
Dls cb, readers can trace the movements of such 
as are endeavoring to degrade and disgrace their 
country, and also of those who are gallantly battling 
for Right, Liberty, and Law. 
Prominent among tha points of special interest at 
the present juncture is Marti nsbnrg, the evacuation 
of which by the rebels was noticed in our last issue. 
At this place quite a little encounter was had, hut the 
Federal troops successfully routed the traitors and 
Len. Patterson is now in full control. Martinsburg 
is the capital of Berkeley county, is 21 miles north¬ 
west from Harper’s Ferry, and ICO north by west from 
Richmond. From this section, one of the columns 
destined to march upon Richmond, is to set forth. 
When a movement is made, it will probably be in the 
direction of Winchester. It is thought that in an 
attack upon the rebels quartered in the latter place, 
the Western column of Gen. McClellan, (which has 
left numerous memorials of its prowess with the 
secessionists of Western Virginia,) now marching via 
Romney, and that of Gen. P„ will act in concert. 
From Alexandria forward Into Virginia may bo 
found the head quarters of Gen. McDowell. Here¬ 
abouts is concentrated a very large number of sol¬ 
diers, and they are composed of sterling material. 
Destined to play an exceedingly important part in 
the existing difficulties, when the orders are giveu 
for the forward movement upon Virginia's capital, 
we have no fears that this column of our army will 
fail in its performance of any duty which the fortune 
of wai may decree. The immense labors for the 
protection ot Washington these soldiers have already 
carried to a successful result, are a guarantee of their 
fitness for the trying position they have voluntarily 
accepted,— when the time comes to Btrike the ring 
of the metal will tell their story. 
At Fortress Monroe (see south-eastern portion of 
map,) is a large number of the adherents and sup¬ 
porters of the Union and its destinies. These are 
being prepared for their share in the conflict under 
the command of Major-Gen. Butler. Extensive and 
thorough experiments with projectiles are being 
made almost daily under the Major-General’s super¬ 
vision, and his men will enter upon active field 
operations effectually officered, drilled, armed, and 
equipped. 
A fifth division of the Federal forces will probably 
move through the Kanawha Valley, striking at or 
near Staunton, in .South-Western Virginia. 
Attacked from all points but the South, it is 
evident, be the result what it may, that the lottery 
of Recession is fast proving a c»sc to Virginia. 
“Whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap,” and 
the fearful harvest Is quickly ripening upon the soil 
hitherto made sacred as the birthplace of him whose 
name is to-day the watchword of Union,— George 
Washington. 
