Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-07-03


when on making bis appearance he was
arrested at the instance of the Secretary
of Stately Gaps Starr. ard two Orderies
Who in the meantime had been sent for
and were present for that purpose. He is
in prison awaiting further orders of the
Government.
Bonneville, June %.
Grover, Of Jackson county, furnishes the
following: 1920 Union men in Johnson
county have formed a regiment under Col.
Grover, for the purpose Of being sworn in
to the service o. die United States, and act
inc as Home Guards throughout the State.
They are constantly drilling, aud Col.
Grover is here to secure arms from Gen.
Lyon Tor them. He also reports that 800
are organized in Pettis county end 600 IN
Cas- county, 200 Of Pettis county men
arrived here to-day as convoy tc take
arms back with them.
Albany, June %.
Frederick S. Little;phn, brother ofspeak-
er Lttlejohn Vas arrested in New York to-
day on charge Of treason by an officer Of
the State Legislature.
Washington, June %.
An offensive movement on the part of
tie government viii doubtless be deferred
until after the meeting Of Congress, when
preparations viii have been perfected along
The whole line from the Potomac to the
Mississippi.
Gen. Dix will assume command at Ar
Iington Heights tomorrow, though the
heavy work will fall upon biz subordinate,
Mcdowell.
Washington, June %.
A spy was arrested this morning by the
81 Rhode Island regiment. He had four
revolyers and one pound Of arsenic when
arrested He was on the way TO a spring
near by. undoubtedly intending to deposit
the arsenic there.
1t is intimated that the Cabinet had be-
fore them to dag the question Of carrying
on the campaign with more yigor than has
characterized the last few weeks.
Senators Johnson ana Ethridge Of Tenn,
had several conferences with the President
and Cabinet, and have received complete
assurances that the Union men in Tennessee
will be favored with all the advantages
which the Government can possibly extend
them,
LOUISVILLE, June 28.-Messrs. Wick
Iiife, Crittenden, Mallory, Harding and
| jackson, members elect OF Congress, left
this noon for Washington, VIZ Cincinnati.
Proceedings Of East Tennessee conven-
ton received here all counties Of that por-
ton Of the State except Rhea are repre-
sented the declaration of grievances quotes
facts showing that the right of free suf
frage has been DISTRACTED, flags fired upon,
houses rudely entered and torn down,
women and children insulted and shot at By
soldiers, citizens robbed amt assassinated,
AID in view Of these facts induced action.
II is said UaioAiSts IL East Tennessee
and Texas follow the example Of Western
Virginia. Judge Shelby,o Western Texas,
has arrived, and says movement is afoat
to separate fs9m tie rest OF the State
Secret Union Associations arc being form
ed and feeling daily extending. 1t is re-
ported that Gen. Garter at the head 81
200 Unionists routed 400 secessionists
there
Jefferson City, No., June 20
Mcssrs. Morrison, State Treasurer, Nose
", State Auditor, and Houston. Register
Of Lands, took the oath Of Allegiance to-
day, and Will enter upon the discharge Of
their duties. Attorney General Mott de-
clined to take the oath, and is now pris-
oner at the Capitol.
Washington, June 90.
A gentleman Just arrived here from New
Orleans reports that British ship recently
run the blockade and brought to that port
several hundred tons ofpowder and 10000
stand Of arms.
/ There is no doubt that Government has
recently determined to make a forward
movement into Virginia soon. Regiments
on the other side are under orders. Adj
ditional forces are moving across quietly
and steadily. 1t is clear start will short
" be taken in advance on the present POI
sition Of occupation.
The War Department has determined
not to accept any more regiments till the
meeting Of Congress. Among the last
accepted were the Anderson Zouayes.
Fort Monroe, June %.
The Massachusetts Sd and 4th reei-
ments are ordered to march Tomorrow
morning. They will probably entrench
themselves beyond Hampton Bridge, and
form the advance Of an important move
ment.
Louisville, June 90
The Memphis Avdiaache has an account
Of the seizure OF the steamer City Of Alton,
and the probable capture Of 1000 Cairo
troops.
The State Treasurer Of Ga, oises notice
that OH account of the war with the North
ern anli-slayefy States the interest on cou-
pons and bonds Of the State, payable in
New York, must be redeemed at Savan-
nah.
An advertisement announcing the re-
opening of the Confederate loan, says that
only 81, 100000 Of the $15,0oo,0e0 are
taken.