The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-03
The War,
New York, June 2
bened iction.

New York, June %
The Times dispatch, Washington, oath. saws:
Fears are entertained in towns along the
lower part Of the Potomac OF a rising among the
slaves, and Il general stagnation Of trade WAS
manifest.
"F. A. Aiken, Of this district, formerly Of
Vermont, the Secretary of the National Demo
cratic Party, has proposed to the War Depart
ment to raise regiment forthwith of Northern
Democrats for active service during the war
and to testify then appreciation of Mr. Lincoln's
efforts to maintain the Governments intact.
Charles II. Foster announces himself as an
81 |ofs" Cstoa id ' nando au a al 9> ir
fresbOro he notifies the people of the district
that by a Law of North Carolina the first Thurs
day in August is the dav fixed for the election
Of Repress nta'ves in Congress- ard on that day
he invites the electors 10 give him their su!.a-
ges and cast heir votes without fear or iutni
darion.
The 1r'bune's despatch, Washington 2iih,
saws: 1.-THE rebels have made two propositions
of peace to the administration; one cottempla,es
the complete recognir ton Of The Southern Con
federacy. with a treaty of commerce ami friend
ship, and perhaps annual subsidy Of $50 O0n,
900 for giving prOts ction against foreign and
domestic enemies. The other, which is much
more consid"rate. consents 10 suspension OF
hostilites, ard laying down of arms on TIE
extension of the line IF $3.50 to the Pacific"
The Hera'fs correspondence SAYS: Often.
sive movements on the part of the Government
will doubtless be deferred some time. owing TO
change of programme by the rebel chiefs
The grand assault upon Washington about which
they clustered appears TO be abandoned on ac-
count OF its Involving their certain defeat They
now propose 10 act entirely on the defensive.
But although they are concentrating their forces
in this neiShborhood it il not prop BILE that they
will hazs'd general engagement aiy where ,Ais
side of Richmond
1.-The War Department has received iut.li
gerce that Col Stone has entered Harper's Fcrry
with his command sufficiently strong to hold
that position. A return TO the rebels was ONLY
for the purpose Of making the destruction Of
the place complete. VIM Gen Patterson should
have allowed this when he only had to march
and occupy that place, is the subject of comment
aud surprise in high military circles"
Frederick Nd, June 25
The report OF the hanging of Lien;ensnt-Col.
Bowman and Mr. Chase, of the Federal army
who were taken prisoners opposite WiIliamsport,
s entirely nnfOunded. The prisoners we're con-
veyed to Richmond, where they will be released
on parole.
The legislature adjourned at noon to dsv to
meet at Frederick. on the Both Of july
The Virginia State Convention, now in session,
have elected number of delegates TO the Con-
federa;e Congress. The following gentlemen
are among those chosen FIX President TYLER,
Walter Preston Senator Mason, and Roger A
Pryor.
Washington, June %.
The rebels are erecting defensive works, in
the neiehborbood Of Fairfax Court House.
A woman was arrested TO day as spy. A
charte with the precise position Of the troops,
was found on her.
The Federal pickets now extend all the way
from Georgetown TO Harper's Ferry
There are no signs of early movements in
Virginia.
II lie said Gen. Scott held military conference
to-6ay.
A special dispatch to the Post, dated Wash
ington, 27th, says: a movement is OF foo, to
elect Emerson Ethrdge Secretary of the Senate
He win accept it if chosen.
"An election for State Senator to represent
Fairfax county, Virginia, viii occur on Saturday.
but no voting is expected excep; within the lines
OF the Federal troops"
A special dispatch TO the Commercial saws:
a" Mr.. Chandler, Bell Everett elec,or of Virginia
has arrived from Norfo K, being obliged to leave
He saws that everybody thereabou,s is being
pressed into tie Confederate States service"
Fort Monroe. June %
refugee from Richmond. by the flag of truce
boat yesterday, says that worse than Roman
Inquisi,ion prevails in Virginia. There is a
standing order that TO one shall be permitted to
leave the country. Gov. Letcher is compe,ely
overruled by JEFF. Davis ard Beauregard, and
even his patriotism 10 called in question by the
rebels.
The 7rituHe's spe cial says: "Gen. Patterson
has received orders TO move forward, which
looks Ike rebuke to his inactivity
The Heroids dispatch says: Lieutenant |
fompkins' cavalry discovered that 1900 rebels 1
had advanced to Vienna and established bate
~, not tor an attack, but TO induce the Federal
troops t. advance within reach of their conceal.
ed batteries
Baltimore, June 81.
At three O'Clock this morning George P. Kane, |
Police Marshal of this city, was arrested at his !,