, 1861-08-07

[Specia1 Dispstch to the Chicago Tribune]
CAmo, August 6-i0F. N.
To-day has been characterized by tUo move
ments-a variation On the quiet programme
Tor some weeks past-aad both Of these were
by the Chicago troops. These movements
were sending Col. NcArthur, with battal-
Ion Of the l2th regiment to reinforce
Colonel Marsh at Caps Girardeau, and
the removal Of Captain Smiths Com
Iary A, Chicago Light Artillery from
Camp Smith to q new location within the
ltvse, near The Mississippi shore and adjacent
&c Col. McAthur's camp.
Advices from Col Ma1sh last evening repre-
PRESENT his position at Cape Girardeau fmme-
diately threatened by the near approach Of q
st1eng force Of rebels under the command Of
tie iesserJef., Of Missouri, and asking for rein
farcemente. Col Macarthur received orders to
hold ready four companies of his 12ta
Regiment, and to those we're added four pieces
Of artillery. These embarked On the sscaaers
Iatan and "B," at IA M. The utmost eathu-
| 6insm prevailed among the new men, and very
many Of the discharged three months men,
| though paid off q day OF Two since, begged
| and obtained permission to be Of the
PARTY. The force Tas thus Increased,
ss Also by the addition Of tho two
more companies, to about 500 men. Forty
eight rounds Of cartridges Was seryed out to
the men, and the steamers left amid great en-
thusiaEm on board and On The 1eVee. There
WIS ro mistaking the ardor Of the boys to
meet the enemy. There was not particle
cf "hunk'' visible among either officers or
men; although confronted BY the fact that
the rebels were in superior force, even utter
this reinforcement should arrive.
The city hes rang with rumors all day, Civ
all possible shades Of the reported result at
Cape Gfrardeau- But gun steamer arriving
here in the middle OF the afternoon, reported
Gel: McArthur's arrival at the Cape and all
quiet, a strong reinforcement Of men, and q
heavy field battery, was elso sent down from
the st. Louis Arsenal, by Gen. Fremont, and
Unless they should be needed, Cot McArthul'e
detschme1t wl1 return and resume their camp
here,
Camp Smith has been deserted by Company
A, Chicago Light Artillery, who are now, a:
| before stated, in town. Lieutenant Willard
with q portion Of the company, il
still at Birds Point. Captain Taylor's com
: pany B, is rapidly receiving its full outfit, an;
quite a number Of horses we're sent over Il
/ Capt Taylor to-day. Col Turciin's regimen
l. quietly in camp On ths Missouri side.
Cap: Lattiner, Of the seeded steamer 'Che
ney," las come back to-day, fully persuade
that he and the Illinois Central Railroad, hav
:hat amount Of investment in the ,Conthieyer
c5. The Cheney was seized last week and he
, return promised in four days. She is now q
Memphis.
The ssreliable gentleman still continue
!, 10 arrive Lere from the South several times
= deg, with stsrtlieg reports from below; bu
:. CT ore thing he assured-thas whatthe Officer
:, hers know they learn from other and bsttt
u scutces, and do not notice tier infornatio
: with the public.
- - Gel. Cooks 7th Illinois regiment broke u
~ tEeIr camp at Mound City this morning, an
have gene into camp hsre.
y The steamer Wa1saw has been moved of Il
< Ohio 1evee IS floating hospital, attached
:, Dr.. Sims brigade hospital, and under cherE
;. Of Assistant Surgeon Burke. A new brit
10 10 building, well located and airy, will zocn
~ occupied by Dr. Sim.