The Van Buren press., 1861-06-19
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WAsulN aToN, June 10.

Apprehensions are entertained OF an ad-
vance o soutLerners FROM Point Rocks, en-
couragng another revolt in Baltimore, aided
by Marylanders. Apprehenslons are also
entertained of an attack on Washington.
through Mary land, supported by formlda
Bile advance from Manassas Gap. The
weight of opinion, however, favors the
evacuation of Harper's Ferry, at the ap-
proach of the Federalists.
Four thousan Southerners are ut Aqua
Creek.
1t is reported that Gov. Dix will resign
and that Gov Wise is to comuiand north
w s!eln Virginians.
Chase will probably recommend loan
of S25, ,OOO,0
Movements from this point are of such
a character as does not authorize publica
ton.
1t is believed that there has been a recent
change of position by southerners. Fair
fax court house affair is deplored, causing
southern movements which embarasse ses the
Federalists.
Communication between Alexandria and
southern camp is still carried on.
Etheridge is spoken Of as clerk of the
House.
Although there was an air of quiet at the
war department, yesterday, there was really
more done than any day since the war.
The Paris CORES pondent of the Times
says, there is no reason to believe that
Hayti may soon excite commiseration of the
French Emperor, precisely for the same rea-
son Dominica excited the commiseration of
Spain"
Federal troops reached Edwards Ferry,
halfway to Harper's Ferry.
A brother of Jackson IS reported as cap
tured.
The non payment of federal troops is
caused by absence Of pay-rolls, not from
lack OF money.
The Rhode Island regiment has departed
southwark. Mechanics are busy construct
ing wagons. A large number of horses are
being drilled for artillery service.
Ten thousand troops will be in Baltimore
within thirty-six hours that city is in fer
mentation all are prepared for vigorous
measures arms are stored in private
houses.
1t is authoritative.y determined to bonn
bard the city from Ft. McHcnry ON the first
sign of uprising.
SAN FRANcIso, May 26.
Col. Crittenden, son of John j., Major
Longstreet, of S. c., Lieut.. Ii. G.. McNeal,
of Texas, and several others. have resigned
and left for the Confederate States via
Texas.
BALTIMORE, June 10.
Maryland has been attached to McLell-
and's department.
HAGERsTowN, June 10.
The southorners have burnt tho bridge at
Point Rocks and Berlin. Ferries and skiffs
have been seized for fording.
LOUISVILLE, June 5.
Tennessee letters, except those directed to
Memphis, are delivered. but orders are mo-
mentarily expected to send all letters from
that State to the dead letter Office.
Correspondence are cautioned against en-
trusting valuables to the mail
Adams Express company can only car
ry letters when enclosed in stamped envel-
orcs. Postage stamps will not do
- New YORK, June 10.
The Arabia brings word that decree has
been issued, opening all the French ports to
import cotton and pork.
Prince Gortschakoff, Governor of Poland
is dead.
a meeting of Americans has taken place
at PaEis 100 were present, one third of
whom were females Minister DAYTON said
he could detect no unfrienIly no unfriendly
feeling on part of France towards tho
North. Mr.. Clay declared that if ever tn,
flag of England became associated Will
that. OF the Confederate flag, French
men have not forgotten st. Helena, anc
would join the strrs and stripes agains
England. Gen. Fremont spoke mildly
Dr. McAckintock followed, attaching NJ
Importance to mutterings.
1he lines correspondent says that Gen
beauregard declares his intention to con
centrate 10000 men at Manassas to max,
the position impregnable. When federal
lists have exhausted themselves, he will en-.
deavor to effect their dislodgement and will
advance and overwhelm them.
| The government is in possession of let.
ters indicating that there are many traitor.
at the North.
Gov. Hicks has warned the governmen,
of danger menacing the capital from Mary
land. He requests the full occupation O
Frederick city and reinforcements for Bslti
i more.
Steamer Hawkins has arrived from For,
Monroe: She reports having landed Haw
Rln's Zouaves at Newport, Massachusetts
9th, Vermont regiment, Scott Rifle Guar;
and Germans.
| RALEIGH, June 10.
The Constitution of the Confederat
States has been unanimously ratified by tb
North Carolina Convention.
BALTIMORE, June 10.
Marshall Bonfort says that 4 900 secess
ionists are in Baltimore. with corceale,
arms. waiting an opportunity. Arrest o
seccssionists and goods, continue at Rela,
HOUSE.
Gea. Mansfield commanded the Mich;
ganders, who fired on the Baltimoreans.-
Gen. Banks will take charge at Baltimore
Tomorrow. Col. Stone is advancing to
wards Leesburg.
LOUISVILLE, June 10.
Col. Anderson has declined to accent tn
department OF Kentucky. 1t has been at
tached to Gen. McLelland's department.
buckner, of the State Guards and Roussea,
OF the Home Guards, have been to Cincin
nati Tor conference with Gen. McIelland.-
The particulars have not yet transpired.
! ~ - MEMPHIS, june IL.
10 BAkER.-The operator at Columbus
kentucky, says. that $50 of the Cairoite,
rl