The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-10
News by Mail.

Kew IOFK, June I. W lnHelu %. 11HuCAooh -
the name OF the man arrested at the Relay
House, and belongs in Richmond Instead of
$50, 900 to pay the rebel troops, he had a large
amount of engraved notes for Southern banks,
ready for signatures. A number Of suspicious
letters were found on him.
The Iri6ane dispatch says, intelligence from
Prussia shows that that government Is disposed
to respond generously to the protest against the
recognition of the rebellious confederation
The Herald says that France, Russia and Bel
GUM have given orders that no arms or sup
plies will be sold to tho Confederate States
Large orders were about being filled but were
rejected.
Four bridges between Alexandria and Fair
fax Court House have been burnt, thus destroy
ing the use of the railroad to the Federal troops.
Cairo, June G. Col. Wyckliffe, who repre-
sents Kentucky in a semi official character, Wis
ited Gen. Prentiss to-day, and protested against
the invasion of Kentucky soil.
Gen. Prentiss has received several letters from
Western Kentucky asking protection from ruff
1ianism. He has declared his intention to send
troops in whatever direction and upon such soil
as his government has ordered.
Springfield, ILL.,, June 6. Col. Macarthur ar
rived here last evening with Capt. Mcdonald.
the United States District Court, this morning,
and time was given the District Attorney to ex-
anime into the case,
Trenton, N. j., June THE three new regi-
lnents called for from this State, are now en-
camped at Camp Olden, three miles from this
city, awaiting proper arms and equipments,
prior to moving to the seat of hostllities. The
clothing will be forwarded next week.
Washington, June 1T is the desire of the
department here, that the troops shall not leave
until they arc fully prepared with every
thing necessary. Additional ground for anoth-
er camp has been selected, which will give a
better opportunity for regimental drills. The
troops are being drilled many hours each day,
and are becoming pleased with camp life, and
are in good health.
Hagarstown, June 7-Thc advance Brigade
of Federal troops under Col. Thomas reached
Greencaste, thirteen miles south of Chambers
burgh, to day. This column is expected to
reach here tomorrow night. Four Brigades
are to be pushed forward rapidly. The first
column will probably encamp at the fair ground,
one mile below here, on the Williamsport Road
That another column will be pushed South is
confirmed. Everything looks like decisive &C
ton within short time, on the Maryland side
Of the Potomac, towards Harpers Ferry.
The rebel nickes still occupy the position OPP
posite Williamsport Ferry.
1t is reported that the rebels have the Shep-
hardstown bridge mined, ready to blow up.
Baltimore, June THE big gun g Union -
broke the timbers to day whilst rolling on yes-
sci, and lays in twelve feet Of water at the dock.
st. Louis, June 7.--Three hundred stand of
arms, and $4,000 ronnds of ammunition arrived
at Hannibal from st. Louis, for the use of the
Union Home Guard in that city.
Col. Boernstein denies having resigned the
command of the Regiment of Missouri Vol
unteers.
Washington, June live companies of U.
S. Infantry accompanied by band, with eleven
baggage wagons, left the barracks ut clock
this afternoon, and marched to the station, and
took passage, for Chambersbure. This move
ment. is regarded as Indicative of immediate de-
signs by the Government with reference to the
stronghold of the enemy at Harper's Ferry.
The works beyond the Arlington House, near
Hoovers place. opposite Georgetown, arc being
rapidly and effectually strengthened by the u.
S. forces there. Thrty-six guns have been
mounted on the cmbankments