Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-06-19
VOL. mo. AZ.
7 II E JOU URNAL.
SUMMARY OF WAR NEWS

! ions, and from papers found upon Mr.. Faucit,
and in his house, it was evident that he had
been regularly communicating information OF
| the movements of our troops 10 the traitors at
Manassas junction, and in return bringing in
structions to the secret SeceSsionists who
have not yet left. Most of the letters found
upon the negro were written from Manassas,
and many contained appeals to their friends
| to remove from Alexandria as soon as poss-
BILE. This man Faucit has been receiving
passes regularly from the provost marshal un-
| der the guise of being Union man. From
the letters thus captured. ii is certain that
| regular system is kept up by which all the do
! iDgs of the Administration and the army are
forwarded South and placed in the hands of
jeff. Davis and his Cabinet.
The vote on secession in Tennessee disap-
pointed the hopes of Confederate leaders. A
large Union vote was polled both in Middle
and East Tennessee. In Middle Tennessee,
the Hon. VIM. II. Polk, as commander OF a
home regiment, is making fine stand for the
Union. lie cordially acts with Governor
johnson, who has almost unanimously carried
the eastern portion of the State. At Knox
Vile, (East Tennessee the Unionists are fully
armed for war, and only waiting for the assis-
| tance of the Federal authorities. They e1-
pect speedy aid through Kentucky. If Gov.
Johnson does not assume his place in the Sen
ate on the 4th of July, it will be because of
| his necessary presence as commander in chief
of the home forces. He is fully alive TO the
| responsibility of his position, and exhibits
Jacksonan will, courage, and determination.
number of large balloons have been pre-
pared for the use Of the Government during
the war. One of these, under the direction
of Mr. James Allen, of the Rhode Island Reg
iment, was inflated yesteld day, at the corner of
Massachusetts avenue and Third street, and
moved to the camp of the R. /. Regiment, then
under orders to hold themselves ready TO
una Tha hallo oil ha 10 ol..a
views of the position and movements of the
army.
The rebels crossed the river at Mercersville,
on Saturday night, and attempted to seize
some canal boats with 800 barrels OF flour, but
failed in consequence of the Sharpsburg Home
Guards being stationed there. The Guards,
under Captains Settler and Hewitt, drove
them back to Mercersville, above Shepherds
town. The Virginans burnt three canal boats
and destroyed two locks.
Important adviceS from Mr.. Dayton repre-
sent the aspect of American affairs before the
French Courts as exceedingly fattering to the
United States Government. The Emperor,
who has perhaps, more accurate understand
ing of our national affairs than any other
crowned head in Europe, has no idea of rccog-
nizing the secession States.
1t is generally believed in posted circles
that the prompt action of the State Depart
ment in regard to the jeopardiZed mission o
and that the Hon. Arson BurliDgame will not
come home.
1t is now understood that General Cadwala-
der was relieved of his command in Baltimore
for the purpose of taking the more responsible
command of the expedition to Harper's Ferry,
which begun its movement on Saturday night.
JUNE lit is supposed by some, that the
rebels will not make desperate fight until
they reach Richmond. There will, of course.
be skirmishes at Manassas Junction, and 9TH
er places, but the bloody battle will be fought
near Richmond. They will be compelled to
retreat to this point by the overpowering Fed
eral force, but desperate resistance Will then
have TO be made, or their cause is lost.
Arlington Heights was to have been attacked
last night and it is said, that a large force Of
rebel cavaly, infantry, and artillery had been
within two miles, but for some cause not
known, withdrew again. The Federal forces
were in readiness to repel them.
The Indiana Zouayes reached Cumberland,
Mary land, without any trouble. No Seces.
SioniSls were seen, and the people of Cumber-
land are friendly. The railroad is clear be-
tween Cumberland aud Wheeling, and trains
are running.
An agent from Gov Curtin, is at Washing
ton, with new blue uniforms for the 4th and
9th Pennsylvania regiments, provided by the
State. Many OF these brave fellows were most
sadly in need of them, and to all they Will bs
welcome.
The Surveyor of customs at Evansville, In
diana: has Informed the owners OF Steamers,
that the transportation of provisions to Smith
field and Paducsh, KY, was in violation of
the instructions of the Government, and pro-
hibited.
1t is reported at Frederick, that much dis
affection exists among the KentuckiaRS on the
Maryland Heights, and the rumor is current
that, in few days they intend displaying the
Stars and Stripes, and probaly desert IN
body.
About twenty-fiv canal boats were destroy
ed by the rebels at Harper's Ferry, to prevent
them being used to transport the advancing
column from Chambersburg across the Po-
tomac.
Many delegates are on their way to the
Wheeling Convention, to form Provisional
Government. Quite number of counties
east of the Alleghenies are represented.
Gen. Scott will not make an important at
tack until the fortications around the Capitol
are entirely completed and the guns mounted.
The work is progressing rapidly.
1t is asserted, the rebels troops have been
withdrawn from the Point of Rocks, below
Harper's Ferry, and that they are now With
main body at the latter place.
Recruits for the Confederate army are be
coming scarce, and two dollars is now offered
for each one brought to the recruiting officer.
From the best available sources it is be-
lieved that the entire Secession force in Viz
ginia, is between so 900 and 900.
The Chraieston Mercury of the 9th, reports
that a priyateer had captured, off Georgetown,
q Portland brig valued at SAC, 600.
1t is said, that Beauregard has force Of
twenty thousand men under his command, a.
Manassas junction.
Col. Msgruder, formerly of tbs e. S. Army.
is the commander of the rebels at Bethel