Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-06-13

WASHINGTON, J une "A scouting party from IIauper's Ferry seized thirteen Ioco- motives, which they switched into the Winchester road. Batteries are being with drawn from the Maryla side and retreat ing en route towards Winchester, which IS strongly fortified Among the dispatches lately seized was one from Mir. Harvey, Lincon's minister to Portugal, advising South Carolina of the gOvernment's inten- ton to reinforce Sumter. Harvey IS a south Carolinian by birth, but was long resident in the North. Harvey will be re- called Secessonism is strong and grow ing in Frederick Unionists are quaklng there with apprehensions of an advance from Point Rocks, distance only three hours thence; the true feeling of MarylanderS IS indicated by the fact that at all hazards they continue to furnish food 10 Harper Ferry and Point Rocks. A concentration of ar tillery at Harpers Ferry either indicates retreat or an advance via Polnt Rocks.
 The cabinet is discussing how much to demand of the meeting of Congress; one hundred and fifty million of dollars will probably be the sum demanded It Is ru- mored that Aqua Creek has been reinforced by the acquisition of three thousand men.
 LOUISVILLE, June 7-Merchants request l that confederate pastmasters do not cancel federal stamps, as they are not acknow- ledged on reaching federal domlnlons, when canccled south.
 BALTIMORE, June S.-The big cannon here destined for Monroe broke through the vessel and sank her in twelve feet of water l The federal and southern picketS are ap- | preaching each other on the Fair Fax road. HAGERsTowN, June S.-The advance brigade of the federal troops reached Green Castle to-day. Four brigades will be push cd forward rapidly. The special cores pondcnt of the New York Tribune, dcvel- opes the programme of the Wheeling con vention, which is to establish provisional government for Virginia. It is to declare Lctchcr deposed, and appoint new gover nor-decase the eastern Virginia insurrcc- tionary Gall for aid, elect United States Senator's, and perform all functions for the whole State.
 are reported at Island No. l, four miles be- low here. Southern troops are reported coming up the river on both sidcs-an at tack is momentarily expected.
 NEW YORK, June S.-A letter from Ere mont says, the confederate commissioners have succeeded in purchasing two steamers which will shortly sail in ballast under the British flag and register.
 WASHINGTON, June S.-.Gen. Scott in formed the cabinet to day that he intended to have possession of Richmond and Mem phis by the 10th of July.
 CmAMBERsBuRG, June S.-The lst divi- sion of federal troops marched this morn ing, accompanied by a large number of bag gage wagons.
 WASHINGTON, June S.-The government is hesitating about advancing-a change of programme possible Gov. Lctcher has ordered out the entire militia in the vicini ty of Harper's Ferry and Manassas Cen. Scott has fresh reliable information as to numbers and movements of Confederates, and is preparing to encountera larger force than anticipated Ex U. s. Senator Cooper succeeds Gen. Cadwallader at Baltimore.
 BALTIMORE, June S.-Activc prepara- tonS for grand march are going on. Plans at lIarper's Ferry are gradually develop ing. The Point Rocks threatened from Frederick Davis and Beauregard expect cd at lIalper's Ferry on Wednesday. It is believed that Jeff. Davis will soon take command. The troops at llarper's Ferry are in best spirits-they say that if they are surrounded the world will see another Theymopyp. The arrivals at Richmond from the South average l 300 daily. They are immediately forwarded to Manassas Junction and Norfolk It is rumored that the Pawncc ran aground to save herself from sinking, from injuries received at Acqua Creek. Two men belonging to the Harriet Lane crew will die of Pig Point pills.
 ClNcrNxArI, June S.-To Hon. J. J. Crittenden, Frankfort The papers this morning report that Gen. Prentss, com mander U.S forces at Cairo, has sent troops across Ohio railroad, Ky; have no official notice of such movement, but ] at once telcgraphcd Gen. Prentss for facts, and stated to him that if the report was true. disapproved of his course and ordered him to make no more such movements without my sanction previously obtained.
 (Signel) Gro. B. McCLEILASD,
 1Jutom GenerM.
 Lor!svIIIE, June S.-It is understood that Speed has instructions (which he will obey, to deliver no more letters from Se- ceded States and Tennessee now III the oi- flee. but toforward them to the dead letter office at Washington. This is creating
 C.. han n | The equity on which officials base So pal pablo q violation of contract, is, that post age stamps have been supplied to seeding postmasters, for which the department can get no returns.
 LOUISVILLE, June 8.-A dispatch dated l 25th ult., conveys impression that pack ages for Confederate States have been open ed and inspected at Louisville by Adams express company. This is mistake. The 1 Louisville office of this company has in no respect deviated from customary regula | tions, taking whatever is offered for points south. The outrages alluded to occur only north of the Ohio river and only under le- gal compulsion Drayages this week amount to nearly 5000 The city dray- men cut the harness and abused the mules of the country wagoners, out of which con- dnct fight arose at Burks', l4 miles out from the city.
 NEw YORK, June S.-lt is reported that the Hon. Henry A. Wise is dangerously sick. A Belgium letter reports that a duel is pending between Sandfcrd, the Bel gium minister, and Virginian.
 MEMPHIS, June 9.-Points on the Mem- phis and Ohio railroad as follows: Browns vile, separation 293, representation 29o, no representation 2. This report IS official. Paris voted for no separation and the other figures are not given in the report. i Henry station went unanimously for sepa- ration and representation. Caledonle gave l5 votes for no separation and the remain der for the South. Trezevant is reported to have voted largely for secession. thonGh we could obtain no figures. Same report from Mckenzie. Nelson station went unanl-