Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-03
prom Washington.

WASHINGTON, June ga spy was arrested
this morning by the ID r. |. Regiment. He had
four revolvers and two pounds of arsenic when ar
rested. He was ON his way to spring near by
undoubtedly intending to deposit the arsenic there
1t is intimated that the Cabinet had before them
to-day the question of carrying on the campaign
with more vigor than has characterized the last
few weeks
Senators johnson and Etheridge of Tennessee
had several conferences with the President and
Cabinet, and have received complete assurances
that the Union men in Eastern Tennessee will
be favored with all the advantages which the
Government can possibly extend them.
All information from scouts and others who
advanced toward Fairfax confirms reports that the
number of rebels there are rapidly lessening.
There intimations from high quarters that
Gen. Patterson will be transferred from his pres
ent command. His movements are not active
enough to satisfy headquarters.
A special dispatch to the Times says:
There is no doubt Government has recently
determined making forward move in Virginia
soon.
Regiments on the other side are under march
ing ORDERS Additional forces are moving across
quietly but steadily.
1t is clear a start will shortly be made in adj
vance Of the present position of occupation.
A battery is being thrown up at Flint's Hill two
miles this side of Fairfax. 1t is intended as a
resort after q forward movement.
1t is evident the Federal forces are concentra
ting by at least two different routes at Harper's
Ferry.
A special dispatch to the Herald says:
The report of the Secretary of War will show
there are 800 900 men in the field.
England has shown no disposition to reply to
the proposition of our Government accepting the
Paris conference on the subject of privateering,
and this fact in connection with important mill
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ments on our coast, make her secret designs ap-
parent.
1t is understood that instructions have been
forwarded to naval squadron to allow in
reference with our blockade under any pretence,
and vigilant watch will be kept as to British
movements.
A dispatch to the Tribune saws:
The War Department has determined not to
accept any more regiments until the meeting of
Congress. Among the last accepted were the
Anderson Zouaves.
A special dispatch to the Herald says:
Yesterday attempts were made by the rebel
force to cross the Potomac above the mouth of the
MOnocassy, but it was effectually repulsed. The
lowering of rebel force in that neighborhood and
the suspected presence of large number of Vir-
ginia rebels in the city of Baltimore. induces the
belief that the rebels programme for the intro
duction of division of their army to the rear of
Washington and the instruction of the disunon-
lists OF Baltimore, simultaneously with an en-
gagement in the direction of Fairfax Court
House, has not been abandoned. Col. Stone
has ample force to protect our rear up the river,
and Gen. Banks has completely turned the tables
of the Baltimore rebels and their aiders and abet
tors. All is safe in that quarter and the rebel
leaders, Davis Johnston and Beauregard will be
forced to depend solely upon their force in front
of the city, These facts will furnish additional
incentives for a retrogade movement on their
part toward Richmond
The report that John Minor Bolts is here is
probably unfounded. 1t is certain that intimate
personal friends here are unaware of his presence.