The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-25
TERRIBLE RIOT AT MILWAUKEE
The Banking Houses Of the City
= Attacked by a Mob.
The Mob Fired On and Several Persons
sr.u Wounded,
&c., &C., &c.
CIR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, June n, 1861.
THE GRAND COUNCIL OF WAR
EHber In Of another change In the military
programme or fear 70 summon the several military COM
anders from their posts, the Council Of War did not
lake place day Notwithstanding the President, se,
rotary Of War; General Scott and Colonel Toen Chief Of
the Typographical Engineers, were IN council for
hours. Commodore striagham, commanding the block
aiding squadron, was also at the Executive chamber
THE PROGRAMME OF THE GOVERNMENT.
An offensive movement the part Of tbs government
will doubtless be deferred until after the meeting Of Con-
xress when preparations will have beed perfected along
the whole line from the Pctomac 70 the Mississippi.
CHANGE IN THE PLANS OF THE REBEL LEADERS.
change Of programme has evidently been adopted By
TIE rebel chiefs within the last few days. The grand
assault upon Washington about which they clustered,
appears to BIO abandoned, account Of is involving
their certain defeat They now propose to act entirely
upon defensive but although they are concentrating
their forces in this neghborhood it is net probable that
they viii hazard general engagement any where this
side of Richmond.
THE ADVANCED POSTS IN VIRGINIA.
The Third Connecticut and the Second New York regs
ments have taken position in Virginia, the former
the Frst and Second Connecticut regiments in the
Sorhood OF Falls Church. and the latter at Balls Cross
Roads The Connecticut and Ohio regiments, which are
the mos. advanced Of General AcDowen's division,
sleep upon their arms every night. Their line are
frequently approached by the mounted rebel pcke and
Last night the telegraph wire connecting the outposss
with the Wer Depa cut within short distance
OF the Second Ohio camp Two arrested as the
parties guilty of the offence The men at this outpost
are impatient to have opportunity TO drive the rebels
from their poson They are only irrta.ed by the sys
tenn Of guerilla warfare practiced by the rebels picking
of men who happen TO short distance out:
sido of the line OF sentines.
ARRIVAL OF THE NEW YORK THIRrY-sKvENrH
The Thii ~ seventh New York regiment arrived to day.
and proceeded Immediately to camp north OF the city,
they came fully provided with camp cquipage
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS FROM MICHIGAN.
The Fourth Michigan regiment arrived here tonight
in good condition.
REVIEW OF THE RHODE ISLAND BRIGADE.
There wns grand review at the White House, by the
President this afternoon, Of the whole Rhode Island
brigade composed Of the First and Second regiments
snd the two batteries Of artillery Governor Sprague
commanding. They appeared TO great advantage. They
marched well, and fully sustained the high reputation
they have already wen. The eolidty, frmness, and
muscular appearance martial bearing Of thsse men,
10 subject Of universal admiration Secretary Smith
accompanied the President Ia the rcview.
THE ARMS OF THE TROOPS.
Considerable dissatisfaction prevails among the regi
ents that here, in expectation OF being supplied
upon their arrival with improved Nms at the failure Of
the to furnish them with the desired YEA
pons Come regiments have been here for weeks, with
sut being able TO effect an exchange.
KENTUCKY VOLUNTEERS FOR THE WAR.
thirty four companies Of bona fde Keotuckians have
been rendered TO the government for the They will
probably 90 rormsd into regiments and mustered
service
THE NUMERICAL FORCE OF THE ARXY.
ID eaid hy tloss haze official data thst
the present available force s three hun
6Yad lhsJssnd men.
hoTivITY AT THE NAVY YARD.
There great activity ct the Navy Yard attending tho