The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-06-15
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WAsHrSeroW, June 7..-Several hundred regu
lars have left within twcnty.tour hours for tn
Relay House. They will form portion Of on
of the columns which are to operate agains
Harper's Ferry. Acolumni Of Gen. Patterson
army is approaching by the way Of Hagerstown
and q column Of Gen. McClellan's is movini
| from the West Help cannot come TO Gel
Johnston from Manassas Junction, for Gen. NC
Dowell will engage the whole attention OF tn
rebels posted there, nor can they be reinforced
from Richmond and Norfolk, for Gen. Butler vii
be dangerous foe to leave even inactive in tn
rear, and he will not renain quiet There arr
armed steamers enough in the Potomac to threat
Ell other approaches TO the capital OF the Ok
Dominion. 7 sgzs Eieua erl
We have good reason to believe that befor
many hours acofumn Of 4, 900 men will marcl
from this city towards Harpet's Ferry, the who'll
commanded by Col Stone of the l4th infantry
The hour Of starting which has been postponed
several times, is not yet definitely determined
This colu IN will probably have no more serious
task than that of intercepting the fngitiyes dr.v
en- by other commands from Harper's Ferry
Other regiments are under marching orders
We have from prominent politician from
Wheeling what will be the probable course 0
the Convention. All the leading men have
agreed not to attempt making new State ou
OF Western Virginia, but to act for the Old Do
minion as u whole, setting up q provisional gov
ernment. The first act Of the Convention viii
be to depose Gov. Letcher and his rebellious as
sociates. 1t will then appoint good and true
men in their places. The Provisional Governor
will probably be Gen. jackson, OF tarkers5urg
The Convention will then declare Eastern Vir
ginia. in insurrecton against the General Gov
crnment, for which aid to put down the rebellion
will be invoked. The Legislature, chosen on the
Esd ult., the members of which are, by its re-
quest, to meet withthe Convention, ,lwill be pro-
nounced the legally elected Legislature of the
State and will be empowered to proceed at once
to the transaction OF business. The Governor
will send in his message to the two houses and
two Senators, of whom John S. Carlisle viii
probably be one and leading Republican the
other, will be chosen. In this plan of operations
Messrs. Carlisle, Wiley, Pierpont and jackson
will unite. Our informant thinks the Conven
tion will be one of the grandest popular assem-
blies ever called together
New YoRK, June s.-The Herald says letters
have just been received from John c. Fremont
dated London, stating that he has purchased TO-.
600 Enfield rifles and several batteries of rhed
cannon for the Government, which he is waiting
for to bring with him--only delayed until q por
tion of the rifles are finished. He also states
that the Commissioners of the Confederate Con.
tederacy had instructions to procure several
steamers in England for the service Of the Mont
gomeIy Government, but there was difficulty
about getting money. They succeeded, howev.
er, in purchasing two steamers, for which they
paid 10000. These vessels, it appears, are to
sail for Southern port under the British flag
and registered as property of British owners,
carrying nothing contraband Of war but proba
bly, in ballast merely. How they will be receiv'
ed by our blockade squadron remains to be seen
Worlds Special Despatch. 90
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE moment the rebels
are driven from Harper's Ferry the Baltimore 4
Ohio Railroad will be repaired by the Govern
ment.
The last person in Jail here for utteriDg dis
loyal sentiments, was discharged to-day, on ia
king the oath of allegiance.
This afternoon the U. S. forces captured a re
bel company of 80 men, in Virginia, some sever
miles above Georgetown. They were heavily
armed aud had plenty.
Especial to the Post.
WASHINGTON, June Sit is SAID the Unior
feeling in Virginia is growing remarkably.
vote now would show a decided majority in favOl
of the action of the Government.
Reports from Key West state that Volunteer
Company has offered its services to the Union.
A Union Mayor and Council are chosen.
[Tribune's Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, June Two regiments from
Wisconsin have been ordered to Washington
the President win probably accept four more
from that state. A regiment of cavalry hal
been accepted from the interior Of New York.
Herald's Despatch.
WASHINGTON, June There is reason tt
believe there will be a change in command al
Baltimore Brig. Gen. Cooper, with regimen
OF l2UO men entered the city and camped in the
suburbs.
Gan. Scott informed the President and Cabi
net that he meant TO have possession OF Rich
mond and Memphis about the 10th of July.
Six regiments OF infantry, two batteries o.
artillery and one company Of cavalry of Gen
McDowell's command are under orders to be
ready at moments warning to repel attack ol
move forward
Lieut.. Col. Comstock, Of Michigan regiment
has resigned, business requiring his presence al
home.
WASHINGTON, June S.-There is military au
thority for stating that the lst regiment OF cav
airy and I'd regiment of dragons U. S. A. have
been ordered from the department of the Wes
to this neighbo,hood.
Capt. Palmer's corps of Typographical Engi
neers have returned from Reconnaissance o
several points on the Potomac. He landed a
several places on the Virginia side of the Poto
mac, attended by two officers and 20 marines.-
They proceeded considerable distance. A
White House Point he saw about go secession
lists, who made their appearance few days ago
At Aqnia Greek two small batteries with 500 OF
600 men were distinctly seen by the party.
CHAMBERsBURG, Pa, June THE first divis
ion marched this morning, accompanied by
large number of baggage wagons
Especial to the Post.
WASHINGTON, June Sit is believed the at
tack OF the Federal forces on Harper's Ferry viii
not take place so soon as was expected, ant
some changes will be made in the programme
military movements
There is great activity in the War Department
in reference to Harper's Ferry, Manassas juno
tion and Norfolk.
Gov. Letcher has ordered out the entire fore
of Virginia militia in the vicinity of Harper
| Ferry and Manassas Junction.
| Gen. Scott has fresh and accurate information
| as to the numbers and movements of the rebels
and is preparing to march increased forces o.
| the enemy.
The steamer Mt. Vernon from Fortress Nor
roe, reports the entire town of Evansport,
miles this side of Aqua Greek, in flames. Tn
| propertyn the town is principally owned b
Union men.
1t is reported that fighting has commenced q
| Harper's Ferry. 1t is undoubtedly false.
Especial to the Commercial.
| WASHINGTON, June S---Gen. Cad dwallader ha
| been superseded by Gen. Cooper at Baltimore.
An armed steamer left this morning to see
troops could be landed near Aqua Greek.
| Foreign Relations.
| Posts Special
| NEW YORK, June S.-Earth works are bein
constructed to day above the chain bridge.
| Commercial says we are able to state on tn
highest authority that latest dispatches froI
other agents in Europe are in the highest degre
satisfactory. as
Prussia has assured our Government that II
rebellion against SO mild and beni6cent Co
ernment will receive any sanction whatever
Austria 6 yes equally warm assurances and
determination to give no countenance to ii
rebels. France is cordially with US in word an
in deed, if we need il. afa
Dispatches from Mr.. Adams say that the Bri
ish Government is now as well disposed towar.
us as we could desire The Ministry have give
! Mr. Ad,ms a mora friandtv and cordial hparir