The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-16

THE STU AT1ON.
It was reported in Washington yesterday that
General Scott was just put in possession of
information of on intended attack by the
rebels on Washing Oh from Manassas Junction, but
the Commander in. Chief gave no credence othe
intelligence. There is no doubt, however, that an
immense force of the rebels is concentrating OF
the Junction, where, it is said, the want Of water
renders their continuance there very distressing;
but the federal troops around Washington are
fully prepared for airy attack The assiduous Ia.
bors Of the New York Sixty ninth Qrish) regiment
form the subject Of much enthusiastic comment.
II appears that they have now mounted on the in.
trenchments at Arlington Heights and ready for
action six heavy guns, and that within forty eight
hours the re naming sixteen Will be fully mounted.
These works viii then command the whole range
of the Potomac, including Georgetown Heights.
The evacuation of Harrer's Ferry IS now un-
doubted. The distractions on the Baltimore and
Ohio Eaiiroad at Point of Rocks have been re.
moved by blasting the boulder, one hundred tons
weight, thrown down there by the rebels.
The federal troops commsn led by Colonel Stone,
together with the Ninth New York militia regi-
fnent, commanded by Colonel Stiles, are reported
to have arrived opposite Leesburg, on the Poto-
mac bank, Friday afternoon. If this be true
they are almost face to face with that portion of
Inc rebel garrison of Harper's Ferry which moved
down to Leesburg.
The advance guard of General Patterson's Penn.
sylvaria division, numbering 10000 men, arrived
OF Hagerstown yesterday. The remainder Of that
body was moving southwark rapidly. A large
force Of General McClelland's troops have got as
far es Martinsburg, and now occupy that place,
which the rebels have just vacated. The Stars
and Stripes are now floating at points within
three miles Of Harper's Ferry, and the greatest
satisfaction appears to be felt in that
vicinity OF the departure of the secessionsts. The
main body Of them it is ascertained, have gone to
Manassas Junction by way Of Winchester, with
the exception of those who proceeded to Lees.
burg.
Reports are in circulation that the Kentucky re.
giment, commanded by Colonel Duncan, which
formed portion Of the force at Harper's Ferry,
had abandoned the rebel. cause, raised the Stars
and Stripes and declared in favor Of the United
States government. 1t was said that the intention
of the regiment to pursue this course was known
in Louisville some days beforehand.
The first of JEFF. Davis privateers captured by
United States vessel arrived at this port ycster.
day, aud was brought up to the Battery. 1t ap.
pears that the United States brig Perry, while
cruising off Charleston harbor, d iscred, on the
afternoon of the Sd inst, two vessels about fifty
Eve miles off that point-ore schooner and the
other brig. She gave chase Immediately, when
the schooner cast off from the brig. On coming
within range about eight o'clocks.P. NJ. the Perry
opened fire, which tie schooner returned. The
fight lasted until halfpast nine, when the
schooner lowered her sails and surrendered. She
was boarded, and proved to be the privateer
Savannah with crew Of twenty men, and with a
long eighteen pound pivot gun, carrying letters of
marque, signed by Jefferson Davis, May 10, 1861,
and registered number one." She had captured
the brig that morning, which took her for one of
The bockading squadron, as she then carried the
United States flag. The brig was the Joseph, Of
Rochand, Maine, from Cardenas. The crew OF
the privateer were transferred in irons to the
ngate Minnesots, and she was sent 70 Now
York with prize crew, under command Of Mid.
shipman McCook. She was formerly Charleston
p1ot boat OF Htty-four tons.
Recent intelligence from Missouri confirms the
report that Governor jackson and the secession
troops had fed from Jefferson City. The federal
troops, under General Lyon, who won't up the
river from st, Louis, as we before stated, ar.
rived OF Jefferson City yesterday afternoon, and
took possession of it. They secured the country
IN search OF goods contraband of war, but without
much success. Tne arrival Of General LYONS
Command was received by the people with great
enthusiasm It is evident that secess;on;zm in
Es'ouli about to be crushed ont a. IL has
bee 4 Wand, by vigorous mlitary move.
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