Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-01
the WAR NEWS.
Movement u tho Troeps IN Missouri.
Anether Fight at Seneca.
A PETITION FOR THE REaOvAl.
OF GEN. BUTLER.
The Rebels Prevented from Cross,.~ -
Potomac.
&C., &C., &C.
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
From Washingt0n.
WASHINGTON, June 20.

WASHINGTON, June 20.
Special to the World.l
spy was arrested this morning bv tho ID
hhodo Island regiment. He had four rsyolvers and
one pound Of arsenic When arrested he was on
to a.nas. as 20 -, sr..F. =. undoubtedly intended
II IS inumeted that tho Cabinet had before
II em to-day thequestiOn Of carrying on the cam
Paign with more vigor than has characterized the
last two weeks.
several conferences with tho President ard Cabi.
net, and have received complete assurances that
Union men in Eastern Tennessee will be favored
with all the advantages which the Government can
possibly extend to them.
All information from scouts aud others who nd
vanced towards Fairfax confirm tho reports that
the number of rebels there are daily lessenine
There are decided intimations in high quarters
that Gen. Patterson will DO transferred frem hi q
present commend. His movements are not active
enough TO satisfy headquarters.
Especial 80 the Times
There is no doubt that the Government recently
determined making forward movement in Vir-
gina very soon. Regiments on the other side arc
under orders. Additional forces are moving across
quietly but steady. II is clear that a start will
shortly be taken in advance Of the present posi-
tion Of occupation.
A battery is being thrown up at Flint Hill two
miles this side OF Fairfax 1t is Intended % re-
6OIb AIteT y IOrW6sO movement.
1t is evident the Federal forces are concentra
ting by at least two different routes 1t Harper's
Ferry.
Tribune's Dispatch.
The War Department determines not to acce ut
anv more Regiments, till after the meeting of
Congress. Among the last accepted, were the
Anderson ZoDavcs
Especial TO the Herald.]
Tho Secretary Of Wars report will show tn at
there are 100000 men in the field.
England has ST. own disposition to reply to
our Governments proposition accepting the Paris
conference on the subject Of privateerng and this
isct, 10 connection with important military move
mcnts in Canada and naval movements on our
coast make her secret designs apparent.
1t Is understood that instructions have becn for
warled to cur naval squadron to allow no inter
ference with our blockade under any pretext, and
vigilant watch will be kept as to British move
Ihents.
Yesterday attempts were made by the rebel
forces to cross the Potomac above the mouth of
the Monacacy, but it was effectually repulsed
he. .. ,irglnIa reDeis IN the city Of baltimore,
induce the belief that the rebels programme is for
the introduction Of division Of their army
the rear. of Washington, and the insurrection OF
the dsuniOnist. of Baltimore, simultaneous with
an engagement In the direction of Fairfax Court
House, has not been abandoned.
Col. Stone has ample force to protect our
up the river, and G-n. Banks has completely
turned the tables of the Baltimore rebels and
their aiders and abettors. All is safe in that
quarter and the rebel leaders, Davis job nson and
Beauregard, will be forced to depend upon their
force in front Of the city. These facts will furnish
ad iitional incentives for q retrogradc movement
on their part towards Richmond.
WAS IINGrON June 80.
The report that John NJ. Botts is here, is prob
ably unfounded. 1t is certain that intimate per-
al E~s< nlo l.
gentleman just arrived here from New Or
leans, reports that British ship recently run the
blockade and brought to that port several hun
dred tons Of powder and 10000 stand Of arms.