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It was stated by a gentleman who in this city yesterday morning, that the residence of Ishmael Day, situated a short distance from the Belair turnpike, 13 miles from the city, was destroyed by the rebels at an early hour yesterday morning, together with his barn, outhouses, &c. He stated that Mr. Day had erected a Union flag over his gate, and that this fact attracted a party of rebels to his house. They ordered him to take down the flag, and he replied “Gentlemen, you may take my horses and my cattle, or burn my house to the ground, but I will shoot any man that touches that flat.”

On this, one of the rebels approached to take down the flag, when the old man fired at and wounded him. What ensued is not known, further than that the house of Mr. Day was seen from a distance in flames, and the rebels had left. We have since learned that Mr. Day made his escape after being shot at several times by the rebels. It was stated last night that he had reached this city in safety. Dr. Day is about sixty-five years of age, and is well known in the country and city for his loyalty.

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