Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-03
GUS war lor Inaepenaeaes.
News, Gossip RuEnOrs, and Lies from
BLACK Republican Sources.


Black Republican Sources.
special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette
WASHINGTON, June 30-The continued arrival of
troops to-day has given the city a more warlike
appearance than at almost any other time during
the campaign.
ment but this is often asserted that the highest
sources fail in correctness of information.
With the arrivals to day there are here sixty
three thousand troops completely armed ard equip
ped, ready to move in 30 minutes notice.
Very formidable efforts are being made for a Sc
eret session of Congress- and the President is urged
to recommend It in his message.
Very valuable dispatches have been found on Nc
Quillap, who was arrested here on his return from
Europe. for the Rebel Confederacy
The Government is informed that the evidence
against Marshal Kane is overwhelming
The members and Senators from the West, ex-
cept Missouri, are all here
1t is believed that Gen. Fremont will be ordered
| to the command of the department cf Eastern Vr
! ginia
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Commercial,
WASHINGTON, June 29-It,may be considered certain
that Gen. Fremont win command the Western army
that will crush out the rebellion in the lower val
| ley of the Mississippi.
Positive information as to the strength of the
rebels between Falls church and Manassas juno
ton, has been received within the last twenty four
hours There are about 5000 rebels consisting of
lst ID 9th, and portion of the South Carolina
regiments, the 9Th Alabama and the LIST Louisiana
stationed between two points: 600 were at Vienna
under the command of Gen. Bonham
Gen. Beauregard was at Fairfax Court II 0use
night before last. The fact that his best troops
form advanced posts indicates an intention to dis
pute every inch of ground.
WASHINGTON, June 29-The financial proposition
of the Treasury Department to be submitted to
Congress are as follows:
First--A National loan at 7 81 100 per cent, re
deemable in three years not convertible into bonds
nor receivable for Government dues
Second-A foreign loan interest at G 35.I00 per
cent.
Third-The issue of Treasury notes of small de-
nominations interest 80 100, convertible and re-
ceiyable, to circulate as currency.
Mr.. Chase will also recommend a special tax on
tea, coffee sugar, and money to be pledged for the
payment Of interest on Government debts
The President has determined not to entertain
any proposition of peace till the rebellion is entire
ly subdued.
Army officers declare 1t impossible to make a
forward movement until more wagons arrive.
One thousand will be furnished the 18th of July
Special Dispatch to the New York Tribune.
WASHINGTON, June 30-The rebel troops in Vir-
guia is estimated at 00OO of which so 600 are
armed. Not more than % 600 can be concentrated
anywhere. There are now 500 at Manassas, and
1000 at Yorktown.
Norfolk is regarded as impregnatle. 1t is said
they don't intend 10 make stand at any point, and
but short one at Manassas not intending to engage
in pitcaed battle, but only harrass US.
Beauregard advanced guard encamped from
Springfield to Fairfax G. H. mostly in forests. All
grain in the vicinity have been seized by them TIE
farmers receiving nothing IN return.
COstone has been reinforced.
Lieut.. Dutton, of Miss, has rendered his resigna-
ton, and has been dismissed from the navy.
Special Dispatch to the New York Herald
All American vessels sent anywhere have rihed
cannon aboard.
The ROdman is mt on vasspIs IN onereta NOM
Fort Monroe, especially by Sewalls Point
1t is said the Unionists of East Tennessee and
Texas will follow the example of Western Virginia
Judge Shelby, of Western Texas, who has arrived
here says that movement is on foot to separate
that part from the rest Of the State Secret Union
associations are being formed and the feeling is
daily extending. He has reported that Gen. Carter
at the head of 200 UniOnIsts routed 400 Secession
lists there
A large sand fort is being erected near Browns
vile to mount three hundred guns OF the heaviest
calibre.
Important information has been elected from a
South Carolina soldier captured in Virginia.
1t seems he is a native of Maine was at the kom-
baFdment Of Sumter and gives the number of troops
stationed at Vienna, Fairfax c. u. and Manassas.
Four South Carolina regiments at the latter
place. All the roads leading from Washington are
Obstructed, the rebels hourly expecting attack
and sleeping on their arms. Col. Greggs South
Carolina regiment time of enlistment has expired. |
and owing to bad treatment they would go home
we're it not for the enemys presence. Alta met |
ing the officers OF the regiment were almost undni-
mously disposed to return home. Beauregard's |
advance guard which, composed of his best troops
indicate a disposition to contest every inch Of |
ground.
The Government can NV concentrate 10000 !
troops here in three hours.
Intelligence reached here this morning that four I
teen Confederate scouts had attacked pickes at
Shutters Hill near Alexandria. One of our men were
killed and one wounded. Two Confederates were |
killed and one wounded. They were routed and /
fed.
Senator Johnson, of Tenn, is preparing . denial |
Of the affair Of the forged letters to Amos Law
renee, Boston.
Ii is reported that the misunderstanding between
JEFF. Davis and Beauregard and Gen. Lee, that has
been noted for some time past, has OCcasiUned the
atter's resigning his position. 1t is certain that
private letters from Lee to old associates in the T.
). army have disclosed his dissatisfaction in the
rebel service.
1t is said the steamer Freedom was so severely
treated in the recent conflicts that she viii be con
1emned She is a new boat
1t would seem that the, GOvernment does not re-
gard the occupation of Harper's Ferry at present /
Is of any great Importance, nor that anything of
has been destroyed
The Massachusetts, LIST Regiment has applied to
he War Department to permit them to celebrate
he Fourth Of July somewhere on Virginia soil
The answer is not yet known.
The impression is strong tonight that a forward
will be made during the next p hours.
Gen. Mcdowell will not be superseded.
Special Dispatch the New York Jouroal OF C-nmerce
The programme of the war in Virginia, as pub
ished by the press if carried out with energy Will
De the first chapter Of the Great War.
The COnfederates do not underrate the resources
# the Government. and only in case Of their sue
,ess would they assume the offensive.
Recent developments look though Gen. Scott
lid not intend any forward movement in Virginia
Turing the summer.
Special Dispatch to the New YORK Times
WASHINGTON. June 3O--The contest for the Speak
rsbip is becoming animated. It is thought Grow
# Pennsylvania, VIII be successful. This would
ule out Forney for clerk, who will give his aid to
BLAIR or Colfax
There is but little doubt that new clerk of the
enate will be elected in place Of Dickens, notor-
Gsly hostile to the Government, his removal being
necessity.
tated publicly to his troops that they should be at
Alexandrit last night.
We shall not be surprised if the 4th of July is
Celebrated by driving in the Rebel pickets and clear
lg out Fairfax Court House.
Special Dispatch to The New York Evening Post :
WASHINGTON, July Cen Beauregard has issued
erson through his lines except with pass from !
eff Davis.
Another skirmish occurred last night near Alex {
nGria between the Fire ZouaVes and party of {
ebel scouts. Il is reported that two Z0uaTes
nd SIX Rebels were killed. q
1t is considered that the House of Representative
ill be organized promptly on Thursday, and thas d
&c Presidents message will be delivered on that :
ly. There will be short session and q quick !