The Van Buren press., 1861-07-10

near cherry Creok, to-day, WITH tne pur-
pose of taking Forts Wise and Garland.
They are well armed and equipped much
property and money are in the
forts.
FORTRESS MONROE, July l.
An attack on Newport News was only
by incessant rain. The New
York Times has a letter from Russell, de-
nying report that his correspondence was
tampered with in the South. .-,-....4
ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 1.
Another skirmish /; two federalists were
killed.
BALTIMORE, July l.
Since two o'clock this morning the city
has been convulsed with startling proceed
ing. Detachments of artillery and infant
ry were posted in Monument Square, Ex-
change Place, Eight Ward and in Broad
way and other point-before daylight all
the member of board of police except the
mayor were arrested. A plot was discov-
cred.
WASHINGTON, July 9.
The ship st. Nichols has been seized by
southern passengers. No diplomatic ap-
pointments will be considered till after the
adjournment of Congress.
Blair has been screnaded. He called the
Legislature of Maryland nest of copper
heads. Spoke of southern chivalry anus
ing itself picking off federal pickets: He
declared for war until there should be no
enemy left to war against, and abominated
compromises and complimented Lyon.
Federalists want Fair Fax by the 4th of
July. Southerners are running cars with
in ten miles of Alexandria.
Confederated steamer George Page is
cruising in the vicinity of Aqua Greek.
Col. Stone is to command MARYLAND
Heights Immediately they command Har-
per's Ferry.
VIM. Brent of South Carolina, and Hem
ry Scott, of Maryland, have been arrested
as alleged spies. a significant article pub
lished simultaneously in the Patre and
Moniteur of Paris, foreshadows the coming
recognition of the Southern Confederacy by
France. The Emperor announces for him
self and other European powers that the
Confederacy has the same claims to ac-
acknowledgement as the new kingdom of Italy
when it can maintain itself and interna-
tional relations can be established with it's
rulers.
Fremont has been commissioned a regu-
lar ma jor general, ranking next to McClel-
land.
Ah order has been issued to supply the
force on both sides of Potomac with extra
rations for six days.
Patterson's delay in advancing keeps ev-
erything waiting. Government has decid-
to take him out of the way. 1t is believed
q general advance will be made on the 4th
of July.
ALEXANDRIA, July 9.
Henry G. Harnes, of Richmond, was
killed by federal pickets. Pocahontas and
Pawnee have sailed for Matthias Point.
BALTIMORE, July 2.
Capt. Hollings, late of the Susauehan
nah, who was on the St. Nichols disguised
as woma, after the seizure of st. Nichols
captured three vessels laiened with ice and
coffee, and took them to fredericksburg.
NASHVILLE, July 4.
The up and down trains on the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, We're seized this morning at
Camp 1rousdale. near Mitchellv:lle, by order of
MAJ Gen Anderson-both brought to this city.
The managers had taken all engines and rolling
stock, except few to Louisville against which
policy We had demonstrated. This seizure was a
necessity to protect ourselves. Gen Anderson in
formed railroad agent here that further seizures
would be made, and that trains should hereafter
pass uninterrupted.
WASHINGTON, July 4.
Senate organized today. Powell and Breckin-
ridge, Of Kentucky, Polk of Missouri johnson of
tennessee. Kennedy and Pearce, of MARYLAND,
took their seat. The credentials of Lane and
roneroy. OF Kansas, were presented, Pomeroy
drawing long term.
Browning. of Illinois, McDougal. of California,
(Nnvia of Norv n
ed Wilson, of Massach usetts, will introduce bill
tomorrow, which confirms acts of the president
Notice given of bills employing volunteers, and
enforcing laws also to increase military establish
,es ana Tor better organization militia, to promote
the efcIency of the organization of volunteer mill
ta force, 1t will be called U. s. National Guard
journed.
In House $50 answered to their names. Col
Fox Withdrew his name for speakersbip Hickman
nomi mated Frank Blair when galleries applauded
Grow was also nominated. Blair Withdrew on sec
ond ballot, when vote stood Grow 80: Blair IL
Crlttenden, ~.
Etheridge has been elected clerk of the House
ALEXANDRIA, July 4.
Quiet. Two southern balloons in sight, recon
noitering.
BosToN, July 4.
Great confagration, East Boston wharyes, sal.
warehouse. Suffolk Mills, East Boston iron foundry
machine shops, sectional dock, marine railway
marine and chemical warehouses, one hundred
dwellings, and immense amount of lumber, timber
and marine stores intended for Paul Curtis new
gun boat and four vessels totally DESTROYED. Five
persons badly injured. Twelve buildings else
where IN city were involved in the destruction.
ST. Louis. July 4.
Official information has been received here thai
,ederais have seized Strong Place at Mt Vernon
l. awrtnce connty, with large force. and that Gov
jackson is now across the Arkansas hills.
LOUISVILLE, July 5.
No goods for the south are going forward Mer
chants are generally Withdrawing their stocks from
the depot 1t is determined to send no train be
yond Sowing Green, at present.
Ihe directors are undecided as to the Memnhi,
branch, but on neithes roads will trains 90 beyont
the State line
Foreign advices state that the London none,
market review says: =" We have habituaily regard
ed the United States provider of cotton. where
by 4.ooO0OO Of our people have subsisted. Let n,
not we must now transfer this feeling to tht
WAsHISoMoN, July 5.
Patterson reported having reached Martinsburp
yesterday Confederates retiring as he advances
SIXTY Confederates killed at Rivers. Eight mile,
from rivers, Confederates are in position for a re
neWal OF 6Qht. Mallorvs Of Rort,oL,,