The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-06-29
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WAnuSoros. June 2S.--it ia understood
that the Presidents message will take firm
ground against peace with the rebels Until
they acknowledge the authority OF the Gov
ernment.
The outrageous conduct of tue Virginia
rebel Convention the oatlawing citizens of
the State who take their seat in the Federal
Congress. determines the Government 10
sanction severe measures against the leaders
OF the rebellion
Marshhl kane's arrest will be followed by
more vigorous measures. IL an, symptoms
OF revolt appear, on and after Monday next,
all mail matter 10 the Pacific coast will be
sent by the Overland Route. via. 81: Joseph,
Missouri
The Postmaster OF this ciiy requests all
persons writing TO soldiers. 90 be particular
IN describing the regiment. company and
State from which the regiment comes.
II J. reported that Gen. Lee is Disguised at
being superseded by Beauregard and others.
A submarine telegraph viii DO laid from
Fortress Monroe to Newport News Point.
p NJ McQuillan. of Charleston. s. c.,
IL IS reported to the proper authorities, has
been IN New York making arrangements for
sending men and military equipments to the
South. lie hss also been TO. or was about
% depart for Europe a. On agent for warlike
supplies in the employment of the Coined
crate State. This morning he called at the
State Department with the passport of
British Consul. Tor the purpose OF obtaining
thereto the signature of the Secretary, in
acclriance with the new regulation Of the
Department lie was requested TO make an
AFFIDAVIT, OF his loyalty TO the government and
the lawiulness of his errand. whch he did.
and Wa told to call again a, o'clock. when.
on making his appearance. he wa- arres.cd
at the instance OF the Secretary OF State. by
Capt Starr and two orierlies. who. in tie
meantime, had been sent for and were pres
emf for that purpose. lie Il In prison. await
| ing further orders of the Government
Senator Wilson, Il IL understood has been
ia consultation with Congressman as we'll a.
! high officers Of the Government and ut an
oarly day of the extra session o. Congress
will. ~ Chairman OF Committee ON Military
introduce series Of bills proposing frst. To
/ legalize the Executive ection concerning the
presen, defensive or w.nfike preparations,
Secondly. Giving the sanction Of law TO the
plan already announced for a permanent ia
crease OF the army
Thirdly. Retiring iuhrn aud lilo ,bled ARMY
officer
fourthl,. To organize FROM the militia
one hundred regiments n NATIONAL guard.
20 be ell clothed aud armed alike
Filthy. To increase the number of cadets
% the extent Of sixty eight or 10 the number
OF seniors. and authorizing the President 10
hll the vacancies cansed by by resignation.
or otherwise IN that institution. Besides. l.
Il dssgned 81 recommend an appropriation Of
two hundred millions OF dollars 20 carr, the
defensive measures into effect
The above are substantially, the objects
contemplated
Owing to the expeditions calling OF 80 ina.
nv troops into the field. the Quarter Master
Department has no; been able 10 furnish
uniforms on ~ 20 lmmediatsl, supply the de.
mand Measures have been taken however
for an adequate supply AZ the earliest practl'
cable period
General Fremont will arrive in Washing
ton 90 night
Geu. Scots has received dispatch. dated
Cumberland 9th. ffom Col Wallace saying
portion ofthe llth Regiment r<turning from
Frankfort, near Romnsy. - see II any rebels
were there, overlook iory hosemen and
attacked them. routing aud driving then
over mile. killing eight and securing ssv
enteeu horses After an hours rest the en-
eny reiufotced. suddenly attacked us, obi
ging rs 20 abandon the horses and retreat q
n srlnll island st the mouth Of Patterson
creek. whore we killed twenty three Of th'
enemy We we're finally driven 90. each on
look ng out for himself
We are nov safe IA camp
Corporal HAYES. OF Coppsns A. ss
wosnd~i: Jno. c Hol'in.fsoct vss tsker
prisoner aud murdered
Two rebel officers were killed
The hsht vas very desperate. and III
above account anesaggersief
We have intellieer~e that foss rebel req
ments are AZ Ronney
When Adams Express was notified bs ID
War Department that u was intended I
stop letter Communication with the seceie
States. or,lers we're Immediately given the
Offices 70 se.p ell isttsrs by Express. ~hic
could not be feschcd hy the authorities. h
GAUGE they thought il preferable 20 perm
letters 10 be fors srled through respons
Die channel supervised by the Governmsn