Monday May 6

Very heavy rain.  William, who was at Marietta today, says that dispatches were received there that Government troops this morning took possession of the "Relay House", nine miles north of Baltimore.  This place, (the Relay House) was considered an important strategic point and was said to have been seized by a party of Secessionists six hundred strong, some days ago.  Government forces were to advance upon Baltimore and take possession of Camden Station.  This afternoon it is reported that the President has issued a proclamation declaring his intention to deal summarily with those traitors who are found in arms.  Today the Government has begun to put down the rebellion -- O may our God of our Fathers fight for us and give us the victory.