The Van Buren press., 1861-07-10
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BALTIMORE, june 27.
Marshal Kane has been arrested by feder-
alists, and taken to Fort McHenry, as a
traitor.
John r. Hanley has been appointed pro-
vost marshal OF Baltimore: The mayor
and commissioners of police have asked
for time, but Hsniey's orders were immedi-
ate. He has taken possession of the mar
shaPs Office.
BosroN, June q.
Steamship Europa brought Gen. Frc-
mont
WASHINGTON, June 2S.
The steamer Frccborn proceeded to Point
Matthias on the Potomac, and landed men
and sandbags-lnen commenced throwing
up brcastworks. The southerners appeared
and breastworkers took water. Southern
ers occupied the breastworks.
Capt. Ward, of the Freeborn. while firing
guns to protect swimmers, was shot and
killed-fiteen shots were thrown among the
southcrners, result unknown.
1t is rumored here that the cabinet voted
to request Gen. Scott to take Richmond, if
possible before the assembling ofthe South
ern Congress.
Gen. Mcclellan ordered to send prisoners
of war to Columbus, Ohio.
GRArroN, Va, june %.
A skirmish took place this morning near
Cumberland 13 federal Zouaves abandon
ed horses and took to the hills-arriving at
Cumberland, last night, with two missing.
one killed.
CAIRO, June %.
Two Dutch companies here have been Or
dered to Alton. to join forces threatening
Missouri. They didn't want to leave Cairo
and many of them left in tears.
Tenncsseeans moving toward Missouri,
and New Orleans cavalry ordered i'll that di-
iection.
ST LOUIS, June %.
Democrats Cairo correspondent says
that hundreds of Missourians are concen-
trating on the Arkansas border, and recei-
wing arms from the South. They expect to
be joined by Arkansas, Tennessee and
Missouri troops.
Birds point. opposite Cairo. guarded by
two regiments and battalion of flying
artillery.
Hon. A. T. Lacey has been arrested at
Cape Giradeau.
BosToN. June 90.
San Domingo advices state that seventeen
Spanish vessels of war are in San Nava
bay. and that store houses are being erected
on shore.
WASHINGTON, June 90.
1t is intiluated that Patterson will be
transferred. The Cabinet is impatient.
The Herald says England shows no dis
position to reply to proposition relative to
privateering. This, connected with mill
tary movements in Canada, and increase Of
American squadron, makes her design ap-
parent.
1t is understood that blockaders are in
structed to watch the British closely and
allow no interference.
Southerners Intellectually attempted to
cross the Potomac above Monocras. \
large force is said to be stationed in that
neighborhood.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, June 30.
Attorney General Mott declined oath
held prisoner.
ST. LOUIS, June 30
Verdict of jury, shooting citizens by U.
5. troops without provocation.
Gossip, Of the Post, says, Jersey regi-
ment passing through Baltimore was greet
ed with cheers Tor JEFF Davis.
= :. Tribune says Col. Aliens New York 1st
regiment arrested by Butler.
Buffers loyalty strongly suspected: Reg
ular officers preparing to petition his reno
val. New York regiment clamorous, both
regulars and volunteers decline an attack in
battle under Butler.
WAsHiNaToN, July 1.
Capt. Cravens commands Potomac Flo
tilla, vice Ward.
The Freeborn is SO badly crippled she
will probably be condemned
Fourteen Confederate scouts attacked
pickets at Shutters Hill, killing one and
wounding another.
GRAFTON, Va. July 1.
Skirmishes continue here. Dispatches
are suppressed.
ST.. Louis, July 1.
Nine Missourians, who blew up a bridge
with powder, have been arrested at Chico
the and put into Jail. Pioneer overland
mail leaves to-day. Emigration proceed
ing heavily for California
FoRTREss MONROE, July 1.
Two regiments advancing to New Mark
ct bridge they start tomorrow. 1t is
raining necessarily.
Col. Carey Jones, of Hampton, has been
arrested in consequence of letters found in
prize "Tropic Wind" duplicating several
notable men.
HAaERsrowN. July l.
Two regiments have destroyed balance of
Railroad bridges. crossed to Maryland, cap
turing many boats.
LOUISVILLE. JulyI.
Correspondent of the Tribune saws a for
ward movement is impossible till more
wagons have been procured thousand
will be ready on the 18th inst. The Times
says speakership of Federal House is creas
ting excitement. Chances favor Galusha
A. Grow, imperiling Forney, who is work
ing for Blair.
Herald says Government does not regard
the occupation of Harper's Ferry of con-
sequence. everything there being DESTROYED.
Journal Of Commerce says that recent
developments indicate that Scot. intends
no forward movement into Virginia, this
summer.
1t is generally believed that the Federal
lists will advance this week. They would
have moved before. but Scott desired mill
tary control of Baltimore, SO as to leave no
enemy in the rear
Five regiments arrived last night making
ffty-on thousand men. Large forces ara