Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-27
PROGREyS OF THE WAR.

We continue compilation Of events, rumors, con-
lectures So, bearing the war; from such of
information as are open u.s. leaving to the reader to
sr. whatever truth he from the mass
FROM WASHINGTON
Tho Washington Republican Of Saturday morning has
letter from Falls Church, Fairfax county, under date
Of the 10th, as follows:
We are right in the mids! Of the enemy. The second
Connecticut regiment under command OF Lieut. Colonel
David s Young (Col Terry bei:g sick and in hospital
at Washington, Is the advance guard; next Is the first
Connecticut regiment Col Burham next is the first and
second Ohio regiments Coils. hcCook and Wilson Gen.
erals TYLER of Connecticut and Schenck, Of Ohio
also In command. General McDoWel returned to Ar
lngton last night.
Two of our men were taken yesterday. They were
on picket gusrd went outside, and we're taken. One
was sergeant in company b, Captain Chester and one
corporal in company D, Capt. Russell
II reported that Col Hardee il this side of Fairfax
Court House with batteries, 400 cavalry, &C. We are
momsutariiy expecting attack.
Men pass freely through lines into the enemya
quarters They will have trouble in finding out our
plans.
The same paper also contains the following
reconnaissance was lad of the lines the opposite
! side of the river by balloon.
Professor Lowe asceuded from the grounds OF the
Presidents House, at o'clock.
A light Northerly wind prevailed and the balloon
with rope and teegraphic wire attached hoated gently
across tue river, attaining considerable altitude.
Several dispatches we're sent down to the War De-
partment during the fight Of the balloon.
Professor Lowe on his return TO solid EARTH reported
in person at the War Department the result OF his obse
/ ystiOua.
The country beyond our lines seemed TO be dotted
over with the enemys troops. At several points they
/ appeared in considerable numbers.
Gar on the horizon 10 the westward, could be seen
large body Of troops which the Professor took to be
portion If Cadwaladcrs command. his suggested that
they may be portion Of Cen JohGsOus (rsbel forces
moved from Harper Ferry.
The advance on Richmond will he made by several
roads One column from Western Virginia, under Gen.
Mcclellan, may march west Of the Blue Ridge TO the
rear OF Nsuaszas Junction tknE care Of Winchester
and Strasbure on the way. Another column, led by
Cen Butter can be landed "a the head Of York river
whence t ia oniy about hrtyGya miles 70 Richmond
A third column, under Gen. Mcdowell can march from
Washington.
Gsr. ac,,t T; not he forced into a battle lie re-
marked TO Gen Aorse Of Massachusetts, that ne should
aos move until everything s fully prepared, and tina;
when he makes movement, il viii be conducted with q
=cruUulous regard 10 the saving of auy unnecessary
b,oodshed But be will take as many prisoners pos
Uie
The following notice has been Issued by Qlartermas
ter Gen. Meigs:
oclRrzRxAsrER GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, June Il 1861.
Proposals ere invited Tor constructing gunJo-s upon
,he Western rivers Spec h,at.oIs viii be Immediately
urersre5 aud mss be e-aiuued at the luartcrmasers
Sf.e ct Cincinnati P!LsUErg, aud al this Office. Pro
..,l lcra boat builders aud engine builders alone will
be considered. Plans submitted by builders vii! be tax