The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12
The War.
Grand Rapids, June 4.

,eautiful silk flag was presented 10 the Sd regi-
nenr bv Col. McReynolds, on behalf OF the Ia
lies OF the city OF Grand Rapids. testament,
nd havelock was given to each soldier. Ten
housand people were present
New York, June /.
The Posts special SAYS I" 1t is reported that
here are clerks still employed in the Treasury
Department who lately refused 10 take the oath
IF allegiance.
The municipal election here yesterday result
ted in triumph of the Unionists.
.Six hundred men are at work today extend
inc the Railroad track from the depot 10 the
Long Bridge.
An article in the London Times of the 22d,
on Jeff. Davis message saws: " Mr.. Davis while
making q studious display of moderation, and en-
deavoring to conciliate the goodwill OF the Euro
pean nations is perfectly aware that his theories
depend for acceptance On the rifles OF his fellow"
citizens The tribunal which decides questions
of international law, is usually stern ore. Ii
the North prevails, it will prove that the Union
was a nationality. II the South makes good Its
independence, il will prove the Union was part
nership during pleasure. This is what is 10 be
decided, and We must wait the event The
75Iaes thinks that great movements will be post
poned till fall
Louisville June 4.
Union flags are constantly being raised amid
great enthusiasm. They are flying at halt mast
to day in consequence Of the demise OF SeEaro:
Douglas.
Mr.. Crittenden consents to run for Congress
in the Lexington District. He was nominated
bv acclamation at Lagrange Yesterday.
The New Orleans Picdyune of the 3lst inst.
saws that the Brooklyn captured the bark Ii. \.
N \aw tlriaa,s with
sI20 600 worth of coffee. Size has been sent to
Kew West.
The Powhattan captured the Mary Clinton
from Charleston 10 New Orleans off the Pass Oh
the lst with full cargo of rice, peas, &c.
Gen Twiggs las been put in cammand OF the
Military Department of Louisiana.
New York, June >.
The Secretary of State has ordered several o
the prize vessels released.
Hawkins Regiment of Zouayes have sailed fol
Fort Monroe
Several members of the Maryland legislator.
recently visited the rebels at IIarper's Ferry anC
Richmond, doubtless to confer with the contede
rate leaders.
There is a decided secession feeling still ling
eriug in MARYLAND that needs watching.
Cincinnati, June ;.
AL engagement tt tooh place. dt
o'clock on Monday morning. The plan was wei
laid for surprise, but the impetuosity of few
troops gave the rebels warning and they fled il
haste, leaving their baggage, forty horses, fou
wagons loaded with provisions, and five hundred
muskets.
Col Kelley in charging in advance of his mel
was shot with a revolver by rebel who haC
charge OF provision wagon.
The seces>Iouists numbered 800, well arme'
and equipped
A special Washington dispatch to the TriJune
says:
A person recently from Richmond SAYS, III,
troops march at night without music. The jour
mails are forbidden to chronicle these secret move
ments.
Union men are in jail as hostages for III,
safety Of secessonsts in the hands of the Gov
eTnment.
MANY Of the cannon at Norfolk have beer
removed ard deposited along the line for fear @
falling into tie hands of the Federal troops Whci
Norfolk shall be taken.
"The brothers Of Col Elsworth'i ASSASSIN
are believed to be the murderers OF our picket.
at various points They are said TO have com
panv Of l. or 30 men, who are finely mounted
" Fairfax county will he represented in til.
Wheeling convention, by Cnionists, who hay.
been driven itCm there.
A man, whose assumed name was Vii
ams, an agent of the Government, was arreste,
at Harper's Ferry yesterday, and imme diatel,
hung as spy.
New York, June 6.
The Chamber of Commerce has resolved I,
present suitable medal Ia each and all OF Majo
Anderscn's and Lieut. Semmcrs ComRlaud a
Forts Sumpter and Pickens.
The CITY oT Washington brought more Whit
worth fitled cannon for the Government from
loyal citizens in Europe.
Dispatches from our Ministers abroad Civ,
gratifying evidence o. better feeling towards
our government The united sentiment of H.,
Nor h, and the firm, dienified, but temporal,
tenor of the Instructions from the department. o
state 10 our diplomatic corps, has convinced for
eign Cabinets that we have courage, spirit, anC
resolution at homc, and will vindicatc our rights
honor and integrity abroad.
IL is -aid that the Austrian Cabinet have De
clined to receive Mr.. Burlngame. His rejection
is from his agency in procuring the passage O
the bill raising the Sandman Legation To iul
mission.
Heraifs special, Washington, May 5th. SAYS
" The position OF Major General Banks was fina'
ly settled to-day. The President, against all ar
Cument to the contrary, backed by Gen. Scott
determined that Gen. Banks shall take the field
at the head OF the column operating on the coas
in connection with Gen. Butler. General Bank,
viii assume the command at once.
" lt Is reported To night authoritatively thai
the Federal scouts had captured rebel pay
agent, just this side Of Harpers Ferry, with tity
thousand dollars, which was to pay the troops al
Harpers Ferry.
4 special 10 the Post SAYS, Marshal Bonni
fent, OF Baltimore, has begun a thorough work
against the Maryland rebels. Yesterday large
quantities of powder and other contrabands also
a considerable amount of specie, evidently inten.
ded for the rebels, were seized and put in a safe
place. Government has approved of the Mar
shaIs acts.
- Before closing the postal communication in
rebe!lous states. the department sent circulars
TO all Southern Postmasters, informing them o.
the intended suspension. Large numbers have
replied expressing their loyalty to the Govern,
ment.
Washington, June 6.
The cavalry company captured at Alexandria,
took the oath of allegiance to the Government
to-day, and were released.
The Monticello is nearly ready for sea. All
the other steamers here have steam up, ready 10
depart at moments notice.
Additional troops have been ordered to Cham
bersburg, indicating an early advance on Har.
pers Ferry. Probably an action will take place
TO morrow.
Measures have been taken TO ascertain imme-
dlately how many o. the three months men will
remain during the war. The result will decide
the Administration relative 10 calling new levy
Col. Bartlett, of the Naval Brigade, states tina,
ten Eurla- hos oy3ar~ ,ha p,a-tIar-
and Secretary OF Var, TO accept the Naval Brig
ade, with the full commitment of 1000 mon and 50