The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-29
News from the Seat of War
in the West.
4hSpmeut II 16uattl0ns Of war to
East tennessee,
&C., &C., &c.
ouR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, June -, 1901
THE IMPENDING ATTACK ON THE REBEL FORCES.
The belief Of an impending advance in force upon the
rebels still prevails among the officers Of the army Of ia
vasion. General Mcdowell and acting Brigaders Hunter
and Hemtzelman however, were all this side Of the
river until this evening" fact which does not seem
70 augur we'll for immediate advance Of the troops.
TIE EORrHCoMrNs REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF
wAR-NEARLY THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNION
TROOPS IN THE FIELD.
The Secretary of War busly engaged upon his for h
coming report, and will except his mmed,ste
officers until it is completed will b. one Of the most
interesting and important documents that ever emans I'D
from that department, exhibiting in full the NUMBER,
condition and efficiency Of the immense force in tue
ncld Wandering altogether nearly three hundred tao1sa ID
s The alacrty with which the people have respond
to the call of their country when Its very existence
rnenaced by rebels and traitors will be referred TO ad
commended the stronges. terms. clear STATEN Mt
the beef and other contracts that bave been
made to carry the war will be interesting.
MEASURES TO BIS PROPOSED TO CONGRESS- AT TIE
EXTRA SESSION.
Already practical Of legislation being
prepared. Senator Wilson, "a under stood, has been il
consultation with oOngressmen, as well As high ofbcess
cT the government, and Chairman OF the Military
Committee at early day Of the extra session Of Coo
grees will produce a series Of bills. proposing
Fira-ro legalze Executive action concerning the pre-
sent defensive warlike Preparations.
&ee~dg-Gvirg the sanction OF law TO the plan aresdy
announced for permanent increase Of the army
1Aiydls-Reritirirg ndrm and disabled army ofl,e,s
Fourth no organize from the militia hundred resi
rnents as National Guard, to be all clothed and arm ID
alike
FsfAh-To increase the number Of cadets 80 the
tent Of sixty eight or to the number OF Senators, and
authorizing the President TO NIL the vacancies caused by
crosho ;ut hiatt ,ot f,tin
Besees il Ia designed 70 recommend appropriation
H two hundred millions Of dollars to carry thu defensive
msasurts into effect
The above substantially the objec contemplated
OUR RELATION WITH FOREIGN PowERs-rHE DE.
sEIGNs OF ENGLAND.
Tho State Department Ia actively occupied now with
foreign Affairs BY the last arrival from England there
are NO Indications that she had changed her
specting aa this continent Neither has she shown
any disposition reply to the proposition Of gover,
ment giving In It's adhesion TO the Paris Conference
rpecting privateerng not outstanding 1t submit Cd
more than two months ago. This fact, taken In
tion with other important naval and military
movements along our extended coast, ani on
the Canadian frontier, has opened the eJts
q the administration. Her secret designs are Pc !.
fectly apparent to the government, aod . most
vieAnt watch will be kept "a 70 her movements. Adj
dit,ona Instructions understood to have been do
spatched our naval comnanders and in the event Of
any interference the part Of her Majesty squadron
with blockade, matter what the presext On Their
part, her kaj stys government. will be taughta iss
that she will not very soon forget
Respecting the DomicAn imbrosio, Spain has not yet
replied TO the note Of government, while England
and France fully 10 undes and the purposes aud DO
siers Of that government AID quietly lending their
seunssnasce TO Spanish aSgressions this continent.
The United States are unable get ono word Of exs
nation.
ARREST or AN AGsNr OF rHE RERELs gy oyD "A
or THE SECRETARY OF srArr.
hcQuilAp, Of Charleston, c., is reported 70 ths
proper authorities has been In New York making ~
rapsements for sending both men and mixsry eqn p.
meuts to the Sou'h He has also bsel was b
depart for Europe agent or ws;hks Supplies 10 %
~up,oy Of the states. rbis mGDns bs .d
~ Ae state Department vic the passp)r, q III. %
eontn for the p1rpose Of obtain pg .bs ps
" ne seSstary, in accordance with .ss new rsgaS,a