The Van Buren press., 1861-08-14


military school.
A military force has been placed at Silver
Springs. to protect Frank F. BlAir's prop |
erty there.
The World says, it is believed thst the
southerners have abandoned the idea OF
crossing the Potomac. They are vigorously
concentrating lower down, and establishing
a lower line of defence between Manassas
and the lower Potomac. They are certain
" employed in large numbers from Mount
Vernon southwark, and are incr reasing their
batteries on the river.
Gen Butler, in letter to the secretary
of war, after saying that the withdrawing
of forces interferred with his schemes of
capturing large numbers of slaves, con-
cludes that in loyal States it would put
down insurrection in the insurrec tionary to
csniscate that which is used to oppose my
arms take all that property which consti-
tuted the wealth of the State, and furnished
means by which the war was procrastinat-
ed, besides beng the cause of the war; if
in SO doing, human beings were brought to
the pursuit OF happiness-no serious objec-
ton could be made. f
SENATE-Saulsbury, of Delaware NOV
looking to the adjustment of our difficult
ties. voted down F.; yeas, IL. nays. ~. The
confseation bill. as amended BY tie House.
passed. -, :, "a - 4.
The membass...s 4 Eosaagr sal .ss So have been
paid sns.topFry II xa M tbe remainder
ployes- ere to be paide ssafter, in treasury
notes.
IN -, @ -,
The Anglo-Saxon reports bottle found
off the Hebrides the contents of which
solves the fate of the Collins steamer Pacific
she is surrounded by icebergs and is
gradually sinking.
The following is from the Appeal of the
9th
"Mr. r. G. Flournoy, formerly of this
city. but for three years past resident of
California, reached Memphis, on Saturday,
from the Pacific coast. He came by the
overland route to St. Louis, and by rail
thence to Louisville, and from Louisville to
this city. He passed through Los Angles
on the 4th of July. From Mr. Flournoy,
we learn that Gen. A. s. Johnston left Los
Angles for Texas, on the End ult., with a
party of nearly one hundred men, and
among the number are several other resign
ell officers of the United States army. The
party designed to cross the Colorado desert
into northwestern Texas, which would re-
quire journey of sixty days SO their ar
rival may be looked for about the 1st of
September. Mr.. Flournoy says the party
is well-mounted and fully armed, and no
fears are entertained for their safety. The
The route is tedious and circuitous, but is
the only one left open by which they can
return to their homes in the South without
danger OF arrest and detention. General
Johnston and his brother officers come. as
has already been announced, to tender their
services to the Southern Confederacy in the
war we are waging against the TYRANNY and
usurpation of the Lincoln government.
JEFFGRsoN Cry, Aug S.
Coy. Gamble has issued proclamation
IN all essentials sustaining Pope's program
me. In addition he proclaims that the
Confederates must leave Missouri
ST. Louis. Aug. 9th.
The thermometer here reaches los. Fif-
teen deaths have taken place, to-day, from
the effects of the heat. Twenty car loads
OF she'll and shot have reached here since
Saturday. Also large number of Enfield
| rifles.
"AohiS'roN' aug. D.
HoUsE.-Senate's bill adding four dol
lars to soldiers pay, and legaizing Lin
coins debts, has passed. Members of the
press held consultation with Mcclellan.
AT his suggestion, a committee was ap-
pointed to transmit the following orders to
editors in loyal States. First refrain from
publishing news from any point OF on any
matter that may give aid or encouragement,
to the enemy. Second. signify to all cor.
| respondents everywhere to observe these
restrictions.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 9th.
Ihe election returns come in slowly
lhey show large union losses since the
Congressional election, but the uuionist
wall undoubtedly have a majority in the
Legislature.
LOUISVILLE. Aug. I.
Fight occurred at Dug Spring, near
Springfield. Southerners evacuated the
field during the night |; Lyon took possess.
ion in the morning. Auother battle is mo-
mentsgily expected. Hessians had killed
and 30 wounded 40 killed and 40 wound
| ed on the southern side. Five regular dra.
goons and one lieutenant commanding were
killed. Dug Spring is Is miles, south
west OF Springfield. It is stated that fiv.
Thousand Uonfederates are advancing O,
Springfield from the west .s1rs7
80, .S@E New YoRK, Ang. 7.
Three Of the snmter's prizes have beer
released. - - $50
WASHINGTON, Aug Z.
The Tribune says there is much more ar
tillery here than before the advance: Har
Ian has despatch from Iowa, saving tn
southerners have captured Grafton, q small
town on Des Moines river, near Keoleuk.
/ Official advices state the frigate Soutl
Carolina. off Galveston captured the Shark
Virus. Anne Ryan. McCaulfield, Louis,
Dart. Carolina. Falcon, Geo. Baker. and
Sem ihoussop i; among the stuff captures
were thirteen mail bags, lot of expires
matter, etc. OFF St. Marks, the Mohaw]
captured the Geo. B. Sloat. while attempt
ing to run the blockade among the passen
gers were the vita and three children q
Adjutant Gen. Holland. Of Florida. Mrs
Holland caaimed the Confederate flag as he
private Propasty. az
Since thssuppression Of the publicatio,
OF army intAlliespcs, the city swarms witt
spies.
! The New York Herald says, the erea
victory in Kentucky, is to be followed bv