The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-09
THE SITUATION.


THE SITUATION.
From Western Virginia the news is of an impor
tant character. General Rosecrans is reported a.
having crossed the mountain in full force and the
pickets had even been fred upon by the rebels at
distance Of four miles from the main camp. This
movement of General Rosecrans is one of great
moment, and If the rebels will but stand fire, the
intelligence of battle of some consequence may
be received very soon.
The news from Washington is of o very momen-
tous character. The Minister Of the Russian En-
peror delivered document from his Imperial Ma
5esty. symrathizing strongly with the government
Of the United States in their present troubles. Mr.
Seward returned reply of grateful acknowlede
ment.
General Fremont's proclamation caused at first
some excitement among the members of the Cabi-
net, but has since been fully endorsed by them
1t is expected that the document may have some
effect upon the actions of Garbaldi relative to the
present contest.
day among the camps in accordance with the spe-
cial order Of General Mcclellan. The pickets kept
up desultOry fire during the day. and even at one
ime general engagement was expected, but
ightfall brought quiet once more.
Reports were prevalent in the capital that the
sbels had broken camp at Manassas and were ad.
vancing upon Washington. but the rumors were
not credited by General Mcclellan. All the works
below Alexandra and above Washington were
now considered capable of resisting any attack the
rebels could make upon them. Several attempts
had been made by the rebels to cross the Potomac
In the neighborhood of General Banks and General
Stones forces, but had in all cases been efficiently
rcpulsed.
General Mcclellan has personally made an
aeranautcal reconnaissance but the result of his in
vestigations has not TRANSFERRED.
The government has been adopting vigorous
policy with some of the rebel sympathizers at Bal
more. Twenty of them were arrested few miles
from the city on Saturday night, while on their
wagons, horses, military uniforms, flannel, medi.
cines, rebel flag and number of letters,
all OF which were taken possession of
by the government. A wagon maker was also ar.
rested in Baltimore for making wagon with false
doors, &C., beneath which were discovered mum.
Der of contraband articles and letters from impor
cif t,
Virginia. The documents and other articles were
sent to General Dix. An order has been issued BY
Che General commanding prohibiting all commu.
nication with the State prisoners in Fort McHenry,
to which place some of those thus recently ar.
rested have been sent.
The intelligence from Fortress Monroe and Hat
teras Inlet continues to confirm the reports of the
returning loyal feeling of the residents of North
Carolina. Another fort is reported as being
evacuated, doubtless preparatory to its surrender
to the government. 1t is further reported that IL
the Union troops should invade Beaufort thew
would be supported by a large number of North
Carolinian loyslists. Commodore Stringham had
arrived at Old Point in advance of his flausbin.
The Quaker City arrived yesterday at the Brook.
iyn Navy Yard, bringing seven prisoners from the
rebel schooner H. Middleton. Tho rebels were
landed at Fort Lafayette.
1t is rumored in Missouri that Generals Rains and
Price had captured Fort Scott with all the stores,
arms. ammunition, &c. Colonel Montgomery and
his forces said to be prisoners, but the whole
statement requires confirmation.