Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-08-21
LATEST NEWS!
AN ATTACK IMMINENT.
The Confederate Forces
Failing EsaCEk!!
UashinQton, dug. II.

UntHytoH, aug. -
The Confederate forces have nearly all
fallen back to Fairfax Court House, thus
widening the distance separating the hos
tile parties. Tho pickcts of both parties,
however, occupy nearly the same adyanc-
ed positions as heretofore.
London, dag. 8.
The Queens speech was read. It says
--"Our foreign relations are friendly
and satisfactory" and trusts there is no
danger to the peace of Europe.
She SAYS Of American affairs. that she
lad determined, in common with the
other powers Of Europe, to observe
strict neutrality between the contending
parties.
Washington, Aug. Is.
An attack on Washington is looked
for by many of the best informed officers.
The rebels Lave advanced their lines,
and are in force within a short distance
Of the river, and are gathering means of
transportation. They have large en-
camplnents this side of Fairfax, but pro-
badly the bulk ot the advanced corps is
on the upper Potomac.
The Naval Department has advices
that Commander Porter, of st. Mary's
squadron, whose letter avowing rebel
sympathy to his father,I in Virginia,
found its way to Washington, is in irons,
according to orders, and will be sent here
soon.
Secretary Wells expresses himself in
favor of sing Southern ports by pro-
canation at once. We have the high
est authority for saying, that not one gov
eminent in Europe has demonstrated
against closing rebel ports
The Worlds correspondence says that
there is no well authenticated accounts of
the movements Of the rebels in this vi
cinity. Until the Government scouts
qrlng in more decisive reports, there need
he no fear of direct attack upon Wash
ington.
The enomy's batteries down the river
are assuming formidable proportions, and
If they succeed in closing the navigation
oE the Potomac, it will be hard to pre-
vent them from crossing over to Mary
land.
The report of the death of Bateler,
Iate representative in Congress, from Vir
ginia, is incorrect. 1t was his son who
was wounded at Bulls Run, and died of
lockjaw. Mr.. B. himself, it is stated,
las betn arrested. The reason is said
to be that he was with the armed band
who seized the Harper's Ferry Armory
on the 18th of April last.
La Crosse, Aug. 10.
Last night the steamer Key City col
liied with Dan Rice's steamer, forty
miles below this city, and knocked the
Gaze which confirmed the trained rhino-
ceros overheard. The cage sunk imme-
diately drowning the animal which was
valued at $4,000. Neither boat injured.
Washington, dug. 10.
The statement made several days ago,
that the cenfederates were slowly m,v-
ing their force to the line of the Poto-
mac, with view Of entering Maryland
and supporting the revolutionary spirit
there with Ultimate designs on Washing
ton, is now repeated with an increased
assurance of its truth, with such cvi-
dences that it cannot be disregarded.
With view of meeting all possible
contingencies which may arise IN connec-
sion with this subject, the Administration
has Just issued the following important
order. a prompt response, it is not
doubted, will be giuen Mt once. securing
the Capital against invasion, and at the
time offering additional confidence to the
country of the earnestness Of the Govern
me", in the protection Of the general wei
tare:
Eansas City, Aug. II.
&c learn from reliable sources that 600
3ta,e tloors, we'll armed and equipped,
leave Fayette, Howard Co.. to-day, with
tie iateetion of Joining Jackson's forces
n ;ho Southern part Of the State. Four
.uElred to them are said to be mounted.
New York, dug. 10.
1t is understood that the money found
on Serrell, the rebel messenger of jeff
Davis, on board the Persia, is wortbelses.
1t consists of post notes of the Bank Of
England. payable only to his order.
Role, No., dug. 10.
The St Louis Nepu6lican's correspon-
dent furnishes the following items:
The forces engaged at The battle Of
Wilson's Greek reached their camping
ground at point eight miles southeast
Of here to-day, where Their is an abund-
ance of water and other facilities for camp
life.
Major Sturgos assumed command Of
the army at point 80 miles from Spring.
field, and has since conducted the re.
treat,
The Richmond Despatch is advocating
Norfolk as the great Atlantic port o.
America.