The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-07-05
RUMORS FROM THE WAR.
Louisville, June 27.

Louisville, June 27.
Mai. Gen. Pillow issues two proclama-
tons in the Memphis Bulletin of the "a :
one tecaIls the order that whisky and to o.
bacco be distributed with the rat1ons. He
says he gave the order on his own respon-
sibiity, supposing the military board
would allow it, knowing the soldiers were
gentlemen and used to plenty of whisky
and tobacco.
The other proclamation states that all
debts due the North are, by law, now due
the State and are declared seized and Sc
cured and in reprisal for illegal seizure by
the people of the North, and all banks are
required to state what amount of stock is
owned by the enemies of the State, and
merchants, brokers, bankers, and all so in
debted are required to report to the Ad
iutant>General, and in the meantime are
ordered to pay such Indebtedness to the
State only. These reports are returnable
July 10th.
A despatch to the Journal from Hop
kinsville, KY, says two military compan-
les of Christian county went to Clarksvile,
Tenn, and took the oath of Southern
Ccnfederaey. They afterwards voted in
the late election.
Washington, June %.
Herald's spondence-A spy was
arrested this morning by two soldiers of
the I'd R. [. regiment. He had four re-
volvers and one pound of arsenic when
arrested. He was on the way to spring
of water, undoubtedly intending to deposit
the arsenic there.
Gen. Scott received despatch, dated
Cumberland, June 9th, from Col. Wall
ace saying that portion of the 18th Regi
ment, while returning from Frankfort,
near Romney, to see if any rebels were
there, overlook 40 horsemen and charged
on them. routing and driving them over a
mile, killing and securing II horses
After sn honr's rest the enemy reinforced,
suddenly attacked US, causing us to aband
on the horses and retreat TO small island
at the mouth Of Patterson's creek. where
we killed twenty-three Of the enemy
We were finally driven off, each for him
self, and are now safe in camp.
Corporal Hayes of Company A was
wounded John G. Hodrch was taken
prisoner and afterwards murdered. Two
rebel officers were killed. The fight was
very desperate, and the above account un-
exaggerated. We have intelligence of
four rebel regiments at Romney.
Washington, June %.
1t appears that Federal force landed at
Matthias Point only 35 men, and all day
yesterday were erecting battery on the
Point While they were retiring % the
boat they were fred upon By 600 conceal
ed rebels; the fight lasted about an hour
The U. S. steamers Freeborn and Pawnee
taking part in the engagement. Four
men were wounded, one mortarly. One
hundred and fifty holes were shot in the
flag, bu. Williams, whj held it, continued
to wave it at the enemy. The boat of the
steamers were riddled with bullets. 1t is
reported that 1000 more rebels were close
at hand to support theAttacking party
1t is believed that the shells thrown by
Pawnee inflicted serious loss. The Free
born retired to Aqua Creek.
The object of Capt Ward in throwing
mp the breastworks at Matthias Point was
that his boats crew might be able to hold
the place with the aid ola small howitzei
battery, and covered by the thirty two
pounder of the Freeborn, until his force
should be reinforced by the New York list
Regiment, which he had sent for to come
to his support.
1t was taught that if the regiment wa.
once there, they could fortify themselves
and hold the place against any force
The Pawnee however, arrived at the Navy
Yard with Capt. Wards troops before the
despatch reach the list.
Washington, June 30.
A gentleman inst arrived here from
New Orleans reports that British ship
recently ran the blockade, and brought to
that port several hundred tons of powder
and 10000 stand of arms.
New York, June 90
The 7ri5une's special SAYS that the
Washington Republican processes to have
despatch that the 9th N. Y. Regiment
had reached and occupied Harper's Fer
ry. No rebel troops were seen. This i,
doubtful authority.
Another skirmish occurred at Seneca
yesterday between Everett's Battalion
and 200 rebels. Two or three of the lat
ter were killed and number wounded.
The World has a special from Fort
Monroe stating that Col. Allen, of the N
Y. 1st Regiment. was arrested to day by
order of Gen. Butler. 1t then states
that Allen and other officers have arrest.
ed many armed secessionists who have
lately been released by Butler
On Friday word came that a field oi
wheat belonging to Maj. Thomdson, ot
the rebel army, was being gathered to be
sent to Yorktown to aid the rebels, and
some lad the assurance to ask Col. Allen
| for horses which had been confs Gated, tc
convey the wheat to the enemy. which
were refused, and a squad of men sent t,
prevent the wheat from being taken