The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-14
New York, Friday, june IL, 1861.
THE SITUATION.

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No movement Of Importance has taken place
at tie seat of war within the past twenty-four
hours, but all the indications incline us to think
that the rebels position at Harper's Ferry
will receive immediate attention from the
government. Il is the determination of the
War Department to send all the New York, New
England and Pennsylvania troops Whose
destination was supposed to be Washington) to
Chambersburg. Part of the New York Ninth re-
ment, tie Pennsylvania First and the New Hamp
shire regiments, together with the Presidents
Mounted Guard and q portion Of Colonel Magru-
ders battery, have advanced in the direction Of
that place, under command of Colonel Stone.
Some active movements are going on in the
Navy Department The Frceborn and Resolute
left the Nav Yard at Washington yesterday for
some point unknown, and the other vessels there
had their eteam up, ready TO start at moments
notice.
With regard to the movements towards Harper's
Ferry, our news from Hagerstown announces the
arrival at Greencaste yesterday Of Gen. Cadwalla-
der and staff. The General is to command the
division which is to cross the Potomac at
WiIliamsport. Gen. Keim is in command of
the division which is to advance through Hagers.
town and Sharpsburg, on the Maryland side.
General Patterson is TO take up his headquarters
at Greencastle. Thus it will be seen that large
,.;, fad in lo
vicinity of Harper's Ferry. 1t is said that
General Scott has received information of
On unusual movement among the rebel troops at
Manassas junction, which indicates breaking up
of the camp there, it is supposed for the purpose
of retiring to Winchester, and as the garrison at
Hsrpers Ferry are also reported to be moving
in that direction it is thought that the intention
ia to give battle to the federal army at that place.
Another Of those brilliant skin nishes which have
marked the progress of the war so far has just
taken place at Romney a village twenty-five
miles from Chambarsburg Colonel Lewis Wal.
lace, with portion of the Indiana regiment, left
Cumberland for Rolnney on Tuesday, where some
portion Of the rebel forces were known to be
posted. He surprised a body Of 600 men, and
after hot fight routed them, killing two, wound
with quantity Of excellent camp equipage, pro-
visions and medical stores.
From Pensacola we have information Of an i'm
portant movement OF the rebel troops in that Vi
cinity towards the North Several regiments,
which have for some time been stationed in tina.
locality, evidently with view TO their employ.
ment in active service in the aege of Fort Pickens
have advanced towards Virginia, thus Indicating
that this State has been chosen as the grand stand
point and battle ground.
Affairs look squally in Missouri, and may result
in q collision between the federal troops and the
State militia, if the ipsurrectionary tendencies of
Governor jackson fEould unfortunately pervade
proclamation to the people of Missouri, which
we give n another column, calling out
1he State militia to the number Of fifty thousand,
TO resist the federal troops, and drive them
from the soil of Missouri. He recounts all
the negotiations between himself and General
Lyon, with reference to his offer to disband the
militia, provided that the federal troops were
withdrawn from the state-a proposition which
General Lyon respectfully declined TO accede
to-and while acknowledging that Missouri is still
within the Union, he calls upon the people to Use
up and drive out the soldiers of the United States
government General Lyon has acted hereto.
fore with great vigor and decision in dealing with
the rebels in Missouri, and it may be tia:
the proclamation Of Governor jackson will sug-
gest to him the propriety Of arresting that rash
funcdonsry as q traitor. Meanwhile the troops
under Central Lyons command ere pushi6g on
into the interior; strong body have taken up q
position at the Rola terminus of the southwestern
branch Of the Pacific Railroad Squads have been
stationed at all the bridges to protect them from
assault, while tho main body Of the troops are ia.