The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-07-05
neither had bread or water. He underwent

neither had bread or water. He underwent
an examination before three persons, head
ed by William Porcher Miles, from South
Carolina, resulting in his liberation. On
being liberated he made his way to the Po-
tomac in order to escape into Maryland.
| He found all the roads bockaded by rocks,
and trees felled to resist the passage OF
troops, within five miles of Manassas juno
ton. When be was dismissed he was in.
formed that their troops would be in Wash
ington in less than two weeks, and If be
should be caught there he would be hung.
He heard them boast of the immensely OF
their force, but did not believe there were
5000 men there, fully one quarter of them
were armed with shot guns, while many
were not armed at all. The scarcity OF
water caused great deal of sickness.
The scouts who have returned from with
in the vicinity of Fairfax Court House to-
day, report that the enemy have erected
batteries one half mile northeast OF Fair
fax. All the roads leading from this d.
rection have been INSTRUCTED by trees being
felled in all level places. This destruction
of all the roads precludes the idea that the
rebels will advance. The same view is
sustained by the fact that the roads leading
to Centreville, in the rear of Fairfax, have
been newly cleaned up. There is but one
battery at Fairfax Court House, very few
troops in the village, and but few thou,
sand located in the rear. An alarm of an
advance of Federal troops caused both cit
liens and soldiers to leave Fairfax in great
haste. Col. Hardee commands the rebel
forces at Fairfax Court House. Trains
commenced running on the Alexandria,
Loudon and Hampshire Railroad to-day
between Alexandria and the advanced out
posts.
The campaign in Eastern Virginia will
remain within its present limits for some
time. ANY advance before the meeting of
Congress is improbable.
Tribune dispatch. Gen. Butler is pro-
ceeding vigorously in organizing his COM
mand, and their drill is progressing rapidly.
He is also throwing up a series of batteries
opposite Hampton, which will serve alike
to protect his lines from attack and cover
Hampton. The inhabitants beyond New
Market bridge complain bitterly of the out
RACES of the Louisiana ZOuaves.
Information places the loss of the enemy
at Great Bethel much higher than previous
accounts their cavalry was thrown into
great confusion by Greble's shot and Shells
1t is not true, as stated, that there is any
cooperation between the Postmaster Gen.
eral and Adams Express in the conveyance
of letters. 1t has no authority to interfere
with the Transmission of letters, that being
a subject which belongs exclusively to the
War Department.
Secretary Weles had decided t6 strike
from the rolls the name of every naval officer
who resigns in time of war, whether on or
off duty.
A reconnaissance of Mathews Point was
made yesterday by the Pawnee number
of the crew landed, Frightening off rebel pick
cts, and bringing on board the Pawnee two
horses, supposed to belong to the Colonel
and Captain of regiment, numbering
about 1000 men, ascertained to be encamp-
ed three miles back of this point.
1t appears the Thirty seventh regiment
had cool reception in Baltimore, and every
body looked scowlipg. No flags greeted
them at the Custom House. They halted
supposing it was a city public building
until the stars and stripes were flung out.
Their muskets were loaded but not capped.
A captain of the Second Wisconsin regi-
ment, which arrived this evening, reports
that although at some points they had a
hearty reception, at others they experienced
| very different treatment; that once a pistol
ball came unpleasantly near the Quarter
/ masters ear.
An officer of Col. Stones command ar
rived this evening. He states sixty-three
rebels were killed at Edwards and Conrad
Ferry in the recent engagements. This
work was done by Lieut.. Hasbrook of the
West Point battery.
1t is thought JEFF. Davis does not intend
making propositions of peace, but will &C.
cede to articles drawn up by his emissaries
here who are pretended Unionists. These
are the men spreading exaggerated accounts
of men, money and resources of the rebels,
and state there are 10000 troops in Rich
mond. Our agents fix the whole number at
not less than $4,000, not all of whom are
we'll armed and equipped or can be pro-
visioned.
An agent from Virginia claimed the ne
groes confined at the navy yard from the
commandant this morning. Captain Dahl
green referred him-to the Secretary of the
Navy.
Herald Dispatch. General Scott and
his military advisers met the President and
Cabinet to day, when the plans of the cam
paign were fully developed and discussed.
All that can be divulged in relation to it, is
that the Union forces are ready, and the
blow will soon be struck
am happy to be able TO state from the
highest authority, that there is not the
slightest intention on the part of the gov
ernment to treat with the rebels, from JEFF.
Davis down to the meanest loafer anon est
them. 1t was settled this very day to
press down on them speedily, and prosecute
the war with such numbers and vigor as to
leave no chance to doubt in the minds of the
violators of good government that the adj
ministration, and the loyal people who sup
port it, are in earnest. A spirit is being
aroused that will result in placing the man