New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-30
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WASHINGTON, Saturday, June %, 1861.
NEWS FROM THE. REBELS IN VIRGINIA.
The whole number of troops in Virginia, by
Rebel estimate, is $4,000, of which 55,OOO are
armed, and may be considered reasonably efec-
five. but not over 25OC0 of these can be con-
centrated at a given point
Their largest humber now at any one point Is
about 1900 at Manassas Junction.
OF the whole number of troops at least one
third are mounted men, well appointed and
valuable.
They are quietly and secretly concentrating
troops at Yorktown, where they have already a
body Of 8, 900 choice men. The number at Rich
mond does not exceed 8,0O0 Norfolk is regarded
ss impregnsble.
They do not intend nor expect to make a
stand against the Government troops at any
toiat, and viii only hold position at Manassas
for a short time, if attacked. Ii is not their
purpose TO engage US in pitched battle, bat to
harass and pick of our men in guerrilla war.
hre.
They understand Gen. SCOTS system Of tao.
tics, and make the same criticisms upon it for
which your correspondents arc abused in news
papers and private conversation, They ac-
knowledge that he strikes heavy blows and is
mastery in strategy, and they do not intend to
allow him 10 give any exercise 10 his genius.
They are drilling their men according to the
Zouave tactics, and are instructiDg them particu.
larry in the various positions of firing upon the
back and stomach, for the purpose Of approach
ing and taking of pickets.
The leaders avOw their purpose not to have
any considerable action in Virginia, but rely
mainly upon worrying out the patience and en-.
durance Of the North in protracted strug.
gle, barren Of results, not harmful TO them. In
consequence Of their great superiority in skir-
mishers and mounted men, they close their gene
raj plan of campaign with the declaration that
in such war they cannot be conquered.
This is in brief the opinion we have expressed
in various communications as to their purposes
ne opposed TO our preparation. We ase waiting
aud wasting our time to prepare for regular
forces and a scientific campaign, and shall march
our heavy columns Of infantry against COssack
cavalry and feet mounted rangers.
RE-ENFORCEaESTs FOR COL. STONE.
Col. Stones call for resnforcements was re.
sponded to to-day. The 25th Pennsylvania Regi-
ment, hitherto stationed at the Arsenal, marched
up the Avenue this afternoon toward Edwards
Ferry, which they are expected to reach in q
day and half A battery is understood to have
followed at q later hour.
messenger from Col. Stone who arrived this
evening, reports him last night with the New.
York Ninth few miles this side Of Point OF
Rocks.
CONGRESSMAN ARRIVED
Among the latest arrivals here are Owen
Loyejoy, S. S. Blair of Pennsylvania, Edward
Henry Smith Of New-York, and G. +. Bailey Of
hsssac chusetts.
GARIBALDI GUARD TO MOVE.
The Garbsldi Guard have been apprised that
they will shortly receive marching orders to
Alexandra, and perhaps beyond. They win be
furnished with rifles on the day they march.
PLANS OF TIE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
1t is understood that the Secretary of the
Treasury estimates the total expenses of the
Government for the current year at about
$500, 600. OF this amount it is estimated
that $50, ,O00,0 900 viii be required for the ord.
nary expenses aud for the payment Of interest on
loans. Various plans have been under considera.
ton by Gov. Chase for meeting the extraordinary
demands upon the Treasury. lie has finally
decided to have recourse to the three following
measures all Of which viii be recommended TO
Congress in his repOrt
First Z; great National Loan. subscriptions
for which will be opened all over the country.
Certificates for this will be issued in sums Of
$50, $780, $500, and $1,000, aud will bear in.
terest at 3o-100 per cent; SO that the interest
ON $50 certificate will be exactly one cent per
day The rate Of interest will be indorssd on
the back Of each note, SO that each holder may
know at glance the amount Of interest due for
any given time he may hold it. This loan will
be redeemable at any time within three years.
At the option of the Government. and will not
be convertible into bonds, or receivable for
Custom-Hou or other Government dues
Second; 4 Foreign Loan, bearing interest OF
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