Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-07-03
n EWS,
Organization of Congress.
EXCITEMENT IN BAL1I-. :
MORE.
American Affairs in Eu-
rope. s !
MOVEMENTS IN MISSOURI.
" AsHINGToN, June 20.

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if carried out with energy, will be the
first chapter of the war. The Confeder-
ates don't underrate the resources of the
Government, and only in case of their
success would assume tho offensive. et,
Recent developments, look as though
General Scott did not intend any for
ward mo, ement in Virginia during the
summer. tst
T7ri5une's Special. The financial
provisions of the Treasury Department
to be submitted TO Congress, are three il
number: First, national loan ut 7 81
100 per cent, redeemable in three years,
not convertible into bonds, nor receivable
for Government dues. Second, for
eign loan, interest at 6 35 100 percent
Third, the issue of treasury notes of
small denominations, with interest at
2 80 100 per cent, convertible and re-
ceiyable as currency. Mr.. Chase will al
SO recommend a special tax on tea, coffee,
sugar and money, to be pledged for the
payment of the interest on Government
debts. --.f .-....
WAsHIEGToE, June 80.
Times Dispatch. The contest for
Speaker is becoming animated. 1t is
thought that Grow will be successful
This would rule out Forney for CLERK,
who will give bis aid to Blair or Colfax.
There Is but little doubt that new clerk
of the Senate will be elected in place of
Dickens, who is VIGOROUSLY hostile to the
Government, his removal being consider
ed necessity. 9a .ul
The last time Beauregard was heard
from, he stated publicly to his troops that
they should be in Alexandria last night.
We shall not be much surprised if the
4th of July is celebrated by driving in
the rebel pickets, and clearing out Fair
fax Court House.
Heralds Dispatch. 1t is reported
that the misunderstanding between jeff.
Davis and Generals Beauregard and
Lee, that have been noted for some time
past, have occasioned the latter to resign
his position. 1t is certain that private
letters from Lee to old associates in the
United States army, have disclosed his
dissatisfaction in the rebel service 81
BALTIMORE, July 1-1O.A.M.
Since two o'clock this morning start
ling proceedings have been going on here
Detachments of artillery and infantry
have been sent to various sections Of the
city, and are now posted in the Monu-
ment Square, Exchange Place, in the
Eight Ward, and other points. Before
daylight this morning, all the members
of the board of police commissioners, ex-
cept the Mayor, were arrested and sent TO
Fort McHenry. L is said that y plot
has been discovered of an intended ont
break.
WASHINGTON, July 2.
.Specisl to Post. Gen. Beauregard
has issued another proclamation forbid
dog the passing of any troops through
his lines except with pass of jeff.
| Davis.
Another skirmish occurred last night
near Alexandria between the Fire Zou-
ayes Of New York and party of rebel
scouts; two Zouaves and six rebels were
killed. .. ..-. sass &.
1t is considered certain that the House
of Representatives will be promptly or
ganized on Thursday, and that the Pres
dents message will be delivered on that
day, and that there will bea short session
and quick dispatch of business. IT,
The troops across the Potomac ask for
more artillery. They will secure it before
advance movements are made. The
Richmond Enquirer declares that all the
enemy fear is the Federal artillery.
INDEPENDENCE, No., July /.
A report reached here yesterday that
the State iroope, 10000 in numbers, had
crossed the Manais DIES Cygnes, a branch
Of the Usage river one hundred miles
south of this place and had encamped
and intended making a stand at that
place. The Federal forces were twenty
miles in CHER rear, 1900 or 5000 in
number. They had also encamped and
it was thought were waiting for reinforce
mcnts. The State forces are increasing
! fast. The information is derived from q
gentleman just from the State camp and
who also came through the Federal
camp. snl6 s.5s.sti ~
1t is said the steamer Freeborn was
so severely treated in the recent conflict
at Matthias Point, that she will be con-
demned. She is new boat. saa s5a
1t appears the Government does not
regard the occupation of Harper's Ferry
at present as Of any great Importance, now
that everything of value has been destroy
The Massachusetts lst Regiment ap-
piled to the War Department to permit
them to celebrate tho 9th of July some
where on Virginia soil. The answer is
not yet known. gs4aa aa3 s4r "a
The impression isstrong to night that
q forward movement will be made dur
no the next tWenty-four hours. ,s 4a
i Gen. Mcdowell will not be suppressed
ed. saeH oi 8mos-
! The President is determined to enter.
tain noproposition whatever till the reb-
els have entirely submitted. e9a6i 2.
80 JEFFERSON CRY, June 80.
4 Messrs. Morrill, State Treasurer, Nose