The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-07
THE SITUATION.

The forward movement Of the Union army con-
tnues to 90 on steadily. Ten of the regiments
stationed at Washington received orders yester
day to join General Patterson's division at Mar
tinsburg. 1t was supposed that this order was
issued upon information received at headquarters
that the rebels were more numerous in that vicinity
than was at first believed. Generals Patterson
and Mcclellan are pushing their column forward
to make a junction at point south of Winchester,
to be able to cut out General Johnston's force,
and it is thought with view to cooperate with
column which is to be moved from the Potomac
line near Washington to meet them ia the vicinity
of Richmond. General McClelian's forces are
now at Buchanan, and it was said that the rebels
were assembled in considerable force very close
to them at point a few miles west Of Beverley,
but that the main body, under Governo. Wise,
Information reached Gen. Scott yesterday that
the rebels were extending their lines In the direc.
ton of the outposts Of the Union ARMY, near
Falls Church, and that those stationed at Fairfax
Court House were making active preparations
to resist the advance of the Union forces,
which they expected to take place at any
1t is not likely that General Scott will invite a
general attack in that direction for day or two,
the advance movements of the western flank of the
iue, comprising The divisions of General Patterson
and General Mcclellan being necessarily slow, and
yet all important to the safe conduct of the pro.
gramme SO sk,llfully laid down.
1he army Of General Lyon, in Missouri, is
steadily advancing southwards while the rebels
from Arkansas and Tennessee are reported to be
moving up to meet them. Colonel Montgomery,
with his Union troops from Kansas, crossed
the lne into Missouri on the 27th ult. No
further collision has occurred in that quar-
ter, though the rapid concentration of troops
on both sides would indicate the probability of
an engagement in the southwestern portion of
the State before long.
Nothing of importance has recently transpired
st Fortress Monroe or Newport News
The Wilson New York Zouaves have arrived at
Fora 'ickens from which point we have nothing
new to report lf
The Great Eastern brings US the text of the neu-
tra!dy proclamation of Queen Isabella of Spain
OH the subject of the American rebellion. It is
similar in import to that issued by Napoleon.
Pnva'eers may have o shelter OF twenty-four
hours duration in Spanish ports, but no longer,
ex :ept in case of urgent necessity Spaniards
arc forbidden to engage on either side but they
may, if they wish take service and its conse.
qrences. ''-''. .+-'-.'' t........
ID SrArchibaid Alison, the historian, had written
letter in reply to tue Paris speech, we presume,
OF Cassius NJ. Clay. Sir Archibald asserts that
the American constitution has failed and sagely
recommends the establishment of national
church, with q monarchy, as o cure for our diff
crlties aad quarrels.
Lord Palmerston defended The shipment of Eng
lish troops to Canada against remarks made in the
British House of Commons by Mr. Disraeli and
other members. He declared that it was not an
unusual course to pursue when hostlites existed
In a neighborng nation, and denied that the fact
was Of itself calculated to give offence to the
United States government.